Avi Arad and Ike Patham, of course, understood Don's intentions, but they couldn't stop them.

The reason why they were able to seize Marvel in the hands of many Wall Street tycoons back then was because they found another way, broke into Marvel, completed a management buyout, and blocked Wall Street's jackals, tigers and leopards.

Now, Don is clearly gaining more trust from management, right...... It is all trust!

They are the core team of Marvel, even if Avi Arad and Ike Patham completely control Marvel, they will not be able to shake their position.

Unless they want to flip the table, slap it apart, and completely bring down Marvel.

But it is not in their interests to lose all their money.

Don looked at the worried faces of Avi Arad and Ike Patham, the corners of his mouth curled slightly, and after a year and a half of planning, he could finally close the net.

"George, take out the papers and show them to you. ”

George Paxton immediately stood up, took out a thick stack of copies of documents from his briefcase, and distributed them one by one around the round table in the venue.

"In November last year, Donn asked me to go to Germany and negotiate with Constantine Films to buy the rights to Fantastic Four. ”

George Paxton said as he walked, his tone naturally revealing a bit of arrogance, "After a whole winter of negotiations, Donn Pictures and Constantine Pictures finally reached an agreement to acquire the rights to "Fantastic Four" for $5 million. ”

Including the two shareholders of Marvel and all the management, they all showed surprised expressions when they saw this copy.

The difference is that the management is excited after being surprised!

After the surprise of the two shareholders, there was more panic.

A nuclear bomb, it's definitely the ultimate nuclear bomb!

Down Pictures has acquired back "Fantastic Four" that has been away for nearly two decades, which is exciting news for Marvel.

New boss, new journey!

Avi Arad and Ike Patum looked at each other, their faces solemn and speechless.

Don has already expressed with his actions that his determination to Marvel is unquestionable, and he can even spare no expense for the copyright of superheroes!

In contrast, what about Avi Arad and Ike Patham?

Under the pressure of debt, in order to maintain Marvel's survival, Avi Arad even recently proposed to sell humanoids to Lionsgate, Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, and Wonder to Sony Pictures, and Hulk and Namor to Universal Pictures.

Fortunately, Ike Patham disagreed, and because of Done Walker, the management didn't want to sell the rights anymore, so they gave up.

In comparison, Don's behavior is too noble!

This is definitely true love!

In that year, Konstantin bought the copyright of "Fantastic Four" for a mere $100,000!

Without saying a word, Towne Pictures paid $5 million to recover the copyright, and this sincerity alone is enough to move all Marvel employees.

The tide is set!

……

On March 1, Twentieth Century Fox transferred a large sum of money to Down Pictures.

Including the remaining box office share of $44 million, the paid PPV share of $9.5 million, North American TV revenue of $15.6 million, and overseas TV revenue of $4.8 million, for a total of $73.9 million!

Counting the $50 million advance previously made, Down Pictures has earned nearly $134 million in the film "My Grand Greek Wedding."

That's all after-tax income!

In addition to nearly $2 million at the end of the year, $18 million in investment and $2 million in taxes and fees for "Wedding Guests", $5 million in "Fantastic Four" copyrights, $1.3 million in employee contributions, $8.2 million in dividends to unions and staff in "My Grand Greek Wedding", $10 million in repayment of Donn's debts, and miscellaneous expenses, the total balance of Down Pictures was $76 million.

In terms of Marvel, the two shareholders have agreed to sell all the shares in their hands, but the asking price is sky-high, $100 million!

For such a small company with a debt of 30 million and many internal crises, this is undoubtedly a sky-high price. But Don was in a good mood, at least the other party finally made the final choice.

As for the price negotiation, it is all left to the CAA to operate.

Donn is busy, juggling post-production for Star Wars and Wedding Ace.

At the same time, he has to find a way to get funding.

Negotiations with Marvel are coming to an end soon, and the price rip-off won't take long.

However, the balance of Tang En Pictures is only 76 million US dollars, and the nearly 15 million US dollars in Tang En's hands is the director salary of Star Wars, and he will soon have to pay more than 7 million personal taxes in mid-April.

Counting the "Spider-Man" movie plan that will be launched immediately after the acquisition, funds are tight!

"Wedding Proud" can't be counted on, and the return of funds is too slow.

"My Grand Greek Wedding" will soon be released on DVD and videotape, and there will be no revenue in half a year.

"Star Wars Episode 1: The Ghost Man Menace" will receive a 15% dividend at the global box office? It will take at least half a year for it to be credited.

"Is it really just about selling stocks?"

Don's heart was like a drop of blood.

……

Seeing that the day of the Oscars is getting closer and closer.

Don finally got a glimpse of the awards season.

Since "Saving Private Ryan" received 11 Oscar nominations, the weekly box office in North America has been 4.9 million, 4.7 million, 3.1 million, 2.2 million, 1.6 million, and 1.3 million respectively......

Like the madness of movie fans, the reviews throughout North America were almost one-sided, and everyone thought that "Saving Private Ryan" would definitely win the best picture of the year!

Major media, newspapers, magazines, and TV can always see the pursuit and love of experts and film critics for "Saving Private Ryan".

Don suddenly understood a little, if he was an Oscar judge, this vote would definitely not be voted for "Saving Private Ryan".

It's too much!

The call of the whole nation is a bit similar to the kidnapping of Oscar.

Especially after experiencing last year's "Titanic", after the Oscars compromised once, the academy and the jury will definitely clean up the atmosphere, and must not let the outside world's comments affect the judges' voting.

This kind of atmosphere is very wrong!

is related to the long-term authority of the Oscars, and sacrificing a "Saving Private Ryan" is not too much.

……

On March 21, the 71st Oscars ceremony was held at Dorothy Chandler Hall.

Don didn't receive any nominations, but "My Grand Greek Wedding" was nominated for Best Screenplay and Best Actress, and as a producer and director, Don deserved to attend.

Because Twentieth Century Fox did not have a major event, Bill McNick did not show up, but the second-in-command Tom Rothman came to the scene in person, and after seeing Donn, he enthusiastically took the initiative to shake hands.

"Donn, if it weren't for "My Grand Greek Wedding", Twentieth Century Fox probably wouldn't have even won a nomination!" Tom Rothman looked grateful, and he couldn't see the slightest dislike between the two in the past.

Don couldn't figure out the other party's reaction, but he was used to the entertainment on the scene, "Mr. Rothman, you are too polite, if you didn't look up to me, I don't know when "My Grand Greek Wedding" would be released." ”

Tom Rothman laughed, "I heard your new film is about to finish?"

"Yes, the director has already finished the first cut. ”

"What's your name?"

"Wedding Guests. ”

"Well, that's a good subject!" Tom Rothman said with a smile as if approving of it, "I'm going to get Twentieth Century Fox for release, right?"

Don smiled, "Of course, as long as you agree." ”

"Donn Pictures and Fox Film are old partners, and I'm definitely fine here!" Tom Rothman's eyes were deep, if there was a deep meaning, "I will pay attention to it personally, your movie will never disappoint." ”

"Thank you very much. ”

Don Peel didn't smile.

When Tom Rothman left, Nicole Kidman leaned over and whispered, "Aren't you guys on a bad relationship?"

"It's just a scene. ”

Don didn't care.

Nicole looked at Tom Rothman's back as he left, frowning slightly, "It doesn't feel like he's talking casually." ”

Tang En smiled coldly, "An old fox, whether it is deep or shallow, I am too lazy to take care of it!"