Shao Shuaijun can see the ambition of Marvel Comics, but it is not enough to do things with courage and courage, but also resources. The Ultimate Universe Project is a huge project, but without the movie rights of superheroes, just playing it on comics has no effect.

In order to make the ultimate universe project, the copyright of the superhero must be taken back.

But Marvel Comics is smart, others are not stupid, no one will send the copyright for nothing, waiting to make a fortune from it. If you want to take it back, you can either take the money or wait for the film copyright to expire.

Finally, Marvel Comics was not so stupid to sell the ownership of superheroes, but sold the movie rights in the form of the number of parts plus the deadline. For example, the series "Spider-Man" was originally sold to Sony, and Sony authorized its Columbia Pictures to use it.

The contract is a situation where Columbia buys out the rights to six Marvel Comics superheroes, but if no Spider-Man movies come out for a while, the rights to the superheroes automatically return to Marvel Comics.

Usually this time is two to three years. "Spider-Man" was sold in 2000 and came out at a rate of three years, which means that if there is no interference, the copyright of the superhero will not be recovered by Marvel Comics until 2018.

Whether it's Spider-Man or the X-Men, they sell the rights in this way.

Only Iron Man and Thor and Marvel Comics traded the other way, simply selling the distribution rights of the film to Paramount Pictures. Because that was a deal that was made after 2006. Marvel Comics has survived the initial crisis period, relying on the licensing fees of "Spider-Man" and "X-Men", barely having the strength to grow.

Seeing that Spider-Man and X-Men are selling well all over the world, their eyes are red, where are they willing to sell the copyright again. However, in order to develop the ultimate universe plan and raise funds, the movie distribution rights of Iron Man and Thor were sold.

Shao Shuaijun shook his head and sighed: "You sold the copyright of superheroes at the beginning, although you solved the crisis at that time, but it also caused countless troubles now." The copyright of F4 (Fantastic Four), X (X-Men) and Bugs (Spider-Man) is not for others to play rotten. It's hard to take it back. Last year, Iron Man was a big hit. Paramount is certainly not willing to let go easily. It is equivalent to saying that the heroes who make money are all other people's, those heroes who can be recovered at a little cost. Such as Daredevil, Daredevil , Soul Chariot, Blade Warrior and Punisher. It's hard to say whether it will continue to make money. Tsk, the outlook is not optimistic. ”

Kevin. Feggy blushed and turned white, this predicament is not the heart of the Marvel comic executives. Relying on coffee to cover it up. Kevin asked rhetorically: "Since Shao Dong knows the predicament of Marvel Comics, why is Summit Entertainment still willing to try to acquire, and Walt Disney is also competing for an acquisition?" ”

"The emaciated camel is bigger than the horse, and Marvel Comics has more than 8,000 comic book characters, which is a huge resource, and although it doesn't make much money, it is a good stock material library for film companies. We have the same view that superheroes will be popular in the future, but how many film companies can promote superheroes? Now that the subprime mortgage crisis has not passed, Sony has no money, and a "Spider-Man" is difficult to develop. Warner Bros. has DC Comics, Paramount is about to fall out of the Big Six, Universal has always been the last one, and News Corp., the parent company of Fox, is also in decline. After all the calculations, the only ones who can support Marvel Comics' big-budget plan are Summit Entertainment and Walt Disney, is it right that President Kevin said? ”

"Maybe, at least there are two more to compete, aren't they?" Kevin's undeniable answer.

Shao Shuaijun laughed: "President Kevin said a little reluctantly, what does Walt Disney do?" It is a children's business, and it develops fairy tales like "Alice in Wonderland" and runs Disneyland. How many of the superheroes under Marvel Comics are violent and bloody characters? Even if Walt Disney buys you, these characters are going to have to be eliminated from the Ultimate Universe project, aren't they? ”

"There is money to be made, and a little blood and violence is nothing."

"Disney is definitely standing on the basis of a consistent fairytale reputation, and parents want their children to watch Disney's electronic music, animation, toys and theme parks. If it is bloody, it is to smash the signboard, and Disney's top management will not do it as long as their brains are not in water. Shao Shuaijun took a sip of tea, "But our peak entertainment is different, as long as it is a money-making business, there is nothing that can't be done." And compared to Disney, we have a huge advantage. ”

"What advantages?"

"We have our own game company, which can cooperate with the Ultimate Universe project to cover the full range of markets. And we not only occupy a huge market in the United States, we also have the Chinese market. The Chinese market, what a mouth-watering market, isn't it? What does President Kevin think, what is the status of our Dream Entertainment Group in China? ”

Kevin looked at Shao Shuaijun and was silent for a while before saying, "You are the overlord of China's entertainment industry...... If, I mean, if Marvel Pictures becomes a subsidiary of Summit Entertainment, what is the status of Marvel Comics, our employees, our plans, how are you going to interfere? ”

Shao Shuaijun thought for a while and said solemnly: "If it weren't for worrying about the identity of Chinese companies, I would very much like to acquire Marvel Comics in the name of Dream Chaser Entertainment Group." But I promise that you will definitely be a partner of Summit Entertainment, not a subsidiary. You have absolute autonomy, we are cooperating in the development of superheroes, and I will not fire or move any of your employees, mainly your board of directors. And, as long as the acquisition is successful, I can guarantee that you, Kevin. Phigie will become one of the top executives of Dream Catcher Entertainment Group. ”

"Top executives?"

It is a title, a title that indicates status, and of course, also enjoys the equity of the head office of the group. At present, there are only three people, and the top executives are the general manager of Dream Chasing Entertainment Group, the general manager of Dream Chasing Jiahe and the general manager of Summit Entertainment, and you are the fourth. Shao Shuaijun said in a seductive tone of red fruit.

Kevin's eyes flickered: "Can you guarantee my rights and interests, and the rights and interests of Marvel Comics?" ”

"We just wanted to shoot superheroes. I can assure you that it's just a partnership. You see, Mitchell. Bruce is not living a happy life, I bought his company and now I give him everything he wants. ”

The atmosphere was somewhat solemn, with only the sound of tea and coffee.

After a long time, Kevin put the cup down: "The conversation with Shao Dong was very pleasant, and I think I will facilitate the acquisition plan of Summit Entertainment." ”

Shao Shuaijun smiled when he heard this, put down the cup, then stood up and stretched out his hand: "Happy cooperation." ”

"It's a pleasure to work with."

The acquisition and negotiation of listed companies is a tedious and abrasive matter, but with the intention of cooperation, then everything will be as simple as water. Now, Shao Shuaijun just needs to wait with peace of mind. No one knows better than him what kind of brilliance the heroes of the future Marvel Comics will shine.

"Iron Man" is a global hit, "Thor" is a global hit, "Soul Chariot 2" is also a big hit, and what is even more incredible, and what Shao Shuaijun desires the most, is "The Avengers", this movie is definitely a fabulous hit. In the past, Shao Shuaijun always felt that superhero copyright was too complicated and he had no chance to direct.

But now everything is different, a great opportunity is in front of him, and he does not allow himself to hesitate!

Marvel Comics, he's going to decide, "The Avengers", it's also planned!

After drinking tea, Shao Shuaijun disappeared into the Marvel Comics Company, and the current acquisition plan is still in the secret stage, and he doesn't want to make any extraneous troubles. got into the car and drove towards the airport, watching the signs of the marvel comics getting smaller and smaller, Shao Shuaijun's ambition was burning.

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Time flies, and "Heartbeat" soon ushered in its third weekend, with 1,205 theaters in North America and $5.76 million at the weekend box office. As cinema screenings decreased, attendance slowly increased. So far, "Heartbeat" has earned a total of $28.3 million in North America.

Before the initial release, everyone thought that it would be a box office hit, but the result was more than 10 million. Now everyone thinks that when "Heartbeat" failed at the box office, it unknowingly won nearly $30 million. Judging from such a strange box office, it is possible to break through the 40 million, or even 50 million mark in the United States.

At the same time, overseas, "Heartbeat" has also been released one after another.

The box office figures in Europe, like those in the United States, are mediocre. But the box office in Asia has changed dramatically. From April 17th to 18th, it landed in South Korea, and received nearly 350,000 moviegoers, successfully topping the Korean weekend box office list.

At the same time, it landed in Japan and received 420,000 viewers and a box office income of 478 million yen, becoming the champion of the week.

then landed in Hong Kong and Treasure Island, all of which created a miracle of weekly box office champions.

In Southeast Asia, news of the box office peaking has also come one after another, accompanied by amazing word-of-mouth.

"The movie is so good, Julie is a beauty at second sight, and Bryce is really cute!" -- South Korea's curator Kim left a message on the Internet.

"Soga, after watching the movie, I remembered my neighbor back then, a super cute little girl." ――Japanese puppies praised on the Internet.

"Flipped, I love the title of this translation, it's like seeing the beauty of that tree for the first time, like seeing your shining eyes for the first time, and at that moment, I'm inexplicably moved." - Buntzele of Treasure Island, leave a message on Facebook and recommend it.

"Another film that made me cry. It reminds me of Melody, and all the stories that have good emotions. I envy Julie. Baker's family, hearing the perfect harmony between the brothers, wept at the time; I envy her for having a good father and painting her beloved plane tree. I envy a cute boy like Bryce, and finally slowly realize that I like her. Originally, I heard that the movie was not very good in North America, and I didn't have expectations, but in front of the fairy tale, I lost, and I think I fell in love with Shao Shuaijun. - Singapore's deep-sea heart classmates promote it on the scarf. (To be continued......)