PS: The number of chapters in the previous chapter was written incorrectly, I'm very sorry, I'm sorry everyone!

Zhang Fan took all the Disney shareholders in the conference room for fools. Because the pirate-themed movie he prepared is the famous Pirates of the Caribbean!

Pirates of the Caribbean is definitely a name in the history of cinema that cannot be avoided. The four films in the series have grossed more than $4 billion worldwide, an achievement that can only be matched by the legendary Star Wars franchise in the entire history of cinema.

And when the first part of the series was just filmed, even the investors didn't think that the film could be successful, and even the various props and backgrounds were dismantled. After the film became a hit, it had to be remade at a cost of tens of millions of dollars.

In the case of weak publicity, no one is optimistic, and the film critics are ridiculed and depressed. The first installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise grossed $300 million in North America and more than $650 million worldwide!

At this time, if Zhang Fan wants to shoot, he must increase investment, increase publicity, and use dollars to settle those film critics who have milk and are mothers. At the same time, prepare a huge release screen for this movie, coupled with the strong reputation support of Zhang Fan who has always been a hit in every movie. Not to mention the box office of 500 million US dollars, the box office of 700 million or 800 million US dollars is an easy matter.

The reason why he said that the $500 million box office agreement was just a preparation to give those Disney shareholders a chance to bargain.

Sure enough, these Disney shareholders who had been forced to a dead end by Zhang Fan were unknowingly mobilized by Zhang Fan. From the resolute reluctance to sell the shares in his hand to Zhang Fan at the beginning, it seems that he now has a chance to win Zhang Fan, and he can also cover up the opportunity to embezzle the company's money. They have now begun to think about how to argue with Zhang Fan about the film's box office figures.

These shareholders no longer want to make this agreement with Zhang Fan, but think about whether they can win Zhang Fan.

Zhang Fan has already assured them that no matter whether they win or lose, this agreement will not expose their embezzlement of the company's money. That's what really makes these shareholders breathe a sigh of relief.

For these shareholders, as long as they are given a year or two, Disney's strong operating ability can easily squeeze out a part of the money in various names through capital mobilization, so as to buy back the shares previously mortgaged to Citibank.

What I am afraid of is that someone like Zhang Fan who has enough reasons and evidence will poke things out. They've done this kind of thing before, but this time it's on a big scale.

When Zhang Fan proposed this agreement, this matter was tantamount to being completely covered up. What needs to be done now is to win Zhang Fan, and then buy back all the previous shares from Zhang Fan's hands.

Even, even if you really lose the agreement with Zhang Fan, it's not a loss. Because Zhang Fan will buy shares at the market price. Because of the recent turmoil in Disney, the stock price has been falling, and many shareholders have already moved. That is, because the shares mortgaged out before were lost in vain, so he did not directly agree to negotiate the price with Zhang Fan.

If it is properly operated and covered up by various means, this matter will never be leaked. Therefore, Zhang Fan's request was something that none of them could refuse. Compared to going to prison, the agreed choice provided by Zhang Fan is simply as kind as an angel.

Crawn never thought of Zhang Fan as a kind person. Good people can't do it to the same extent in the wolf-like Hollywood. From the last Pixar incident, Crawn has clearly seen Zhang Fan, this is a ruthless person who will never give up until he reaches his goal, and can use any means.

This kind of person will give these Disney shareholders who have been driven to the edge of the cliff a beautiful temptation like dripping honey? I guess this delicious honey is full of poison!

"Mr. Zhang, no one will deny your achievements in film. Although Zhang Fan once said that if he could control Disney, he would invite Clone to become the president. However, at this time, Clone is still doing his duty, "although pirate movies have been lonely all these years. But I think if you were to make it, you might be able to make an incredible result. It's like Frozen. ”

Crawn's words made the shareholders who had fallen into an inexplicable mood vaguely sober up. These smart people can understand when they think about it, yes, pirate movies are a death for everyone else. But Zhang Fan is different, his movies have never failed. When Frozen came out, their faces had already been beaten all over the place, but now how do they feel that they can easily win Zhang Fan?

Zhang Fan took a puff of his cigarette and glanced at Crowne, who was causing him trouble: "Then what do you mean? As for the fact that you have embezzled the company's money to make investments, not to mention the fact that you still have to owe debts, I must not sit idly by as a shareholder of Disney." ”

Crawn's previous words did hit Zhang Fan's main point, but unfortunately now the core of the matter is focused on their embezzlement of the company's funds that Zhang Fan knows about and threatens to expose it. Zhang Fan didn't argue with these people on specific details, he just seized this matter and blackmailed them. Either agree to make a bet or wait to go to jail. It's as simple as that, there's no other choice.

Crawn swallowed, and the look of helplessness in his eyes flickered. Zhang Fan is now like holding the biggest deck of cards in his hand, forcing them to come forward on stage. As for breaking the net with Zhang Fan, he would rather go to prison than sell his shares to Zhang Fan. It was useless after Zhang Fan proposed that no matter what the final outcome of the agreement was, he would always keep the matter of these people's embezzlement of company money secret.

"I mean, with Mr. Zhang's ability, a mere $500 million box office is too low. Crawn breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Zhang Fan and began to bargain, "Personally, I think a billion-dollar box office should be a good choice." ”

Zhang Fan didn't say that he didn't believe that Pirates of the Caribbean movies couldn't get a billion dollars at the box office. After all, in the parallel world, two of the four Pirates of the Caribbean movies exceeded a billion dollars, and one exceeded nine hundred million dollars. However, only the first part was successful, because it was not well publicized and the number of screens shown was not large, resulting in less than $700 million.

Although Zhang Fan can make up for these regrets, he is not absolutely sure that he will be able to have a global box office of more than one billion US dollars. After all, this agreement is related to whether Zhang Fan can finally get Disney, the company he dreamed of.

"A billion dollars is too much. Zhang Fan shook his head and refused, "How my own ability is has nothing to do with the agreement." And pirate-themed movies haven't gotten any better since Cut Throat Island led to MGM's bankruptcy. My choice of this theme to make an agreement is already very sincere for all of you who live there. ”

"We were very blown away by Mr. Zhang's ability to make films. "Clun is still representing the Disney shareholders here in a tug-of-war with Zhang Fan", before the Frozen, let us Disney personally feel what kind of fate will happen if we make an agreement with Mr. Zhang that seems to have a great advantage. ”

"Then you can choose not to accept it, and I didn't force you. Zhang Fan spread out his hands and made an innocent look: "If the decision is not established, it will be fine." ”

Clone rubbed his forehead vigorously, and Zhang Fan directly used the killer weapon in the showdown, which was something they really couldn't resist. He said that he didn't force anything, but if you don't have to embezzle the company's money to blackmail, these people at Disney will say that they won't make any agreement with Zhang Fan after suffering anything!

Thinking of this, Clouen couldn't help but start cursing Christopher in his heart, who had already performed the trapeze act, and cursed him to never turn over in hell! If it weren't for this bastard's fooling, where would there be these things today. If it weren't for the fact that he had to mortgage the stock because of the big loss, Zhang Fan would never have had the opportunity to intervene!

Crawn could clearly feel that Zhang Fan came with a very clear purpose. In order to get Disney, as for the process, if he is not sure, he will not bring it up at all! Just like the last time he snatched Pixar from Disney!

It's just a pity that now these Disney shareholders have no choice.

"Mr. Zhang, there is always a solution to this matter. Clouen glanced at the chairman of the board of directors, and after getting permission, he looked at Zhang Fan again, "In any case, the box office of five hundred million dollars is not something that cannot be done for you in our opinion." This is true even for island-themed films. ”

"You really think highly of me. Zhang Fan laughed, "But I can't accept the request of a billion dollars at the global box office, I can't get carried away because of a few words of praise from you, I'm not such a person." ”

Zhang Fan raised his hand and looked at the watch on his wrist, "It's almost lunch time, if we still haven't reached the same opinion before lunch." I'm sorry guys, but in the afternoon you embezzled Disney's public funds to invest in gold futures and caused huge losses in all the media. As a shareholder of Disney, this is my responsibility. ”

Zhang Fan's words are high-sounding, but the core is still threatening everyone. If I don't negotiate again, I'll have to flip the table!

No one wanted to see Zhang Fan flip the table, at least at this time, no one in this room wanted to see this scene. After all, Zhang Fan gave them a perfect solution, and no one was willing to give up this life-saving straw at this time.

After intense negotiations, the two sides finally set the agreed box office at $750 million. This price is a compromise for both parties.

Both sides have their own demands, even if they know that Zhang Fan is uneasy and kind, these Disney shareholders and senior executives have to swallow the seemingly very beautiful fruits given by Zhang Fan. As for how much poison is in the fruit, it will only be known when everything is over.