After entering April 2010, Disney's Qiē seems to be back on track, James? Cameron easily won three lawsuits and proved the innocence of "Avatar" with the law; Tolkien's copyright agency Vito took the initiative to come forward and clarify that Disney did not hide the box office revenue of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, and looked forward to the birth of the "Hobbit" trilogy.

Most importantly, Twentieth Century Fox withdrew from the competition for Lucasfilm, and Disney quickly reached a preliminary agreement with Lucasfilm to acquire Lucasfilm in the form of a total of $3.96 billion in cash and stock.

Of course, the target of the stock swap is limited to George? A stake in Lucas's hands.

At the same time, Crete? Disney was purged from the Disney board, and the Disney family had no other relationship with the Walt Disney Group except for a small stake.

And the position he vacated as a director will be vacated by George ? Lucas took over.

Ryan's long-time collaborator, the famous Hollywood female producer Catherine? Kennedy will serve as co-chair of the new Lucasfilm.

Industry insiders know that Disney has won a crucial war.

The joining of Lucasfilm also makes up for Disney's last shortcoming, and Walt Disney has the world's most powerful film special effects company - Industrial Light & Magic!

It was in this context that Ryan received a letter from the head of the New York chapter of the National Jewish Association and Somer? Lei Shidong called separately, and on the yacht off the coast of California, he ushered in a visitor-Rupert ? Murdoch.

"This is the ...... of the rain before the rain from China," Ryan beckoned to Taylor, "and the black tea we are used to has its own merits." ”

This is the top deck of the yacht, and Taylor, who came to see the 'excitement', temporarily acted as a waitress, and she came over with a celadon teapot to provide a light for Ryan, Somer? Lei Shidong and Rupert? Murdoch filled them one by one, and then sat down next to Ryan, royal blue eyes. Always circling around Murdoch.

I heard Nicole say...... "Somer? Lei Shidong put down the teacup and said to Taylor, "Are you going to quit the showbiz?" ”

"Yes, there is a plan."

Taylor looked polite, but his tone was a little strange, "I'm learning to be Ryan's assistant. ”

"Your father was a business genius." Summer? Lei Shidong laughed, "I believe you will also do a good job." ”

"Thank you......" Taylor also laughed, "It's not as good as Mr. Lei Shidong." ”

"Somer, don't listen to her." Ryan looked at Taylor and shook his head, "She hasn't had enough yet." Even if he quits the entertainment industry, it will be a few years later. ”

After saying hello, Rupert? Murdoch hadn't spoken much, but now he looked at the girl who was known as the "Disney Princess" across from him, and understood that his current situation had a lot to do with her, and if it hadn't been for her and another little girl, News Corp. might have been in a much better situation.

His eyes turned to Ryan's again, and the other party gave him the same feeling as a year or even years ago, without the arrogance of a victor. There was no smugness that prevailed either, and the attitude towards him did not seem to have changed, as if the events of the last few months had never happened.

Murdoch knows it's just Ryan? One side of Jenkins, the other side of the other. He's felt it all these days.

If you go back in time, will you still compete with Walt Disney for Lucasfilm?

At this moment, Murdoch felt some remorse, and he thought that he valued Ryan enough. But this lack of attention has finally led to today's bitter fruit.

The topic turned around, and Ryan never took the initiative to mention News Corp.-related things. Since Murdoch is here to sue for peace, he must always show a little sincerity, if he doesn't even have the consciousness to speak first, there must be little need to talk about the following conditions.

Can he keep waiting, does Murdoch and News Corp still have that much time?

"Let's be honest, Ryan."

Probably tired of Ryan and Taylor's tacit understanding of pulling the topic back and forth, Murdoch finally couldn't help it, after all, News Corp's stock was falling every minute, "What do you want?" ”

Hearing Murdoch speak, Lei Shidong instantly regained his silence, he could act as an intermediary, but he would not get involved.

"TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOLDS ALL THE RIGHTS TO THE STAR WARS FRANCHISE AND AN EQUITY STAKE IN HULU'S WEBSITE." Ryan lost the smile on his face and said very seriously, "Disney and my foundation will buy them separately at market price." ”

"Yes."

Murdoch had expected it before he came, and it was not surprising to him.

"Everyone who hurt my sister and daughter will be punished accordingly." Ryan didn't care if Murdoch agreed or not, and said to himself, "I know you have deals with film critics to expose them." ”

Murdoch was a little surprised, just these conditions? He seems too generous, doesn't he?

"I heard that you've always wanted to split News Corp's print media and film and television industries?" Ryan didn't mean to let Murdoch answer at all, "Rupert, I think splitting into News Corporation and Fox Corporation would be a good option." ”

Although it was a little strange that Ryan would know what he was thinking, Murdoch nodded, and this was indeed his plan for the future of News Corp.

Ryan knows this, and naturally the former News Corp. has embarked on this path.

However, this is not the point, Ryan said slowly, "Rupert, if memory serves, you are almost eighty years old, and it is time for retirement. ”

As soon as these words came out, Murdoch's face immediately changed.

If he loses all his positions in the group, the two companies that are separated will inevitably not be completely controlled by him, even if he succeeds his son and daughter, there is no guarantee that they are of the same mind as himself, not to mention that he prefers his youngest son James? As Murdoch knows, James is now facing a protracted lawsuit and even jail time, and it is almost impossible for him to succeed him.

What about the eldest son and daughters?

Their relationship with him can only be said to be average, but they are closer to his ex-wife, and the contradictions within the Murdoch family are quite acute, and when he controls News Corp., he can also suppress the contradictions of his children, and if he steps down, it is almost conceivable that the next few years will be a war over property.

And in order to protect himself, he can also influence News Corporation. The new two group companies must not be handed over to one person, so ...... later

These will be two companies that are going further and further apart.

With a slight turn of his eyes, Murdoch looked at Lei Shidong, Ryan's condition is not only in line with the interests of Disney, but also in the interests of other media groups, don't think about it, those people will definitely support Ryan on this, a News Corp. that is no longer a behemoth must be what other competitors want to see.

He was very, very eager to refuse. It's just that the situation with News Corp is ......

Who else can they rely on?

Save oneself? If he could save himself, he wouldn't be here.

That group of politicians in Washington? In the face of this unprecedented crisis, it would be good for that group of politicians not to fall into the trap.

Wall Street? The vampires only want profit, and they don't care who is helping them benefit.

Now that News Corp.'s market value has fallen by one-third, it is not impossible to lose half if it continues, and then I am afraid that the vampires of Wall Street will unite with the current major media groups, tear up the media empire he has created, and then divide it up.

Then. All his enemies will stand up.

Ryan didn't expect Murdoch to give an answer now, and if he said yes right away, would he really wonder if the person sitting in front of him was Rupert who single-handedly built News Corp.? Murdoch.

The two sides discussed some other things and reached consensus on other issues.

The meeting didn't last long. Summer? Lei Shidong and Rupert? Murdoch soon left in separate helicopters.

"Do you think Murdoch will say yes?"

Stretching his long back, Taylor leaned on the table and asked, "Replace me." I'd rather fight with Disney to lose both. ”

"What is he going to do with Disney now?" Ryan shook his head, "The White House, Congress, the FBI, Scotland Yard, 10 Downing Street, and the British royal family are all staring at News Corp. If they can take advantage of the current opportunity and make some profits from it, they will definitely not let it go. ”

"And Wall Street and other media conglomerates." Taylor propped up his chin, "I've heard my dad say that Wall Street has long wanted to oust Murdoch. ”

"Because he's not one of our own."

It's a nation of immigrants, but in relation to the 'pure' American identity that occupies Wall Street and Ryan and others, Rupert? Murdoch and the entire Murdoch family are still outsiders.

In addition, the unrestricted eavesdropping of the News Corp. has already violated the interests of Congress and the White House, and it would be a very terrifying thing for the federal government to make up its mind to crack down on a certain group surrounded by certain people.

While the federal government's ass is dirtier than News Corp, it's not a 'you can do what I can do'.

Frankly, Ryan has the determination to bring down News Corp once and for all, but more often than not, it's just a matter of imagination.

First, it is more difficult, and now is the period of rapid development of Disney, which will definitely have an impact on Disney's business.

Second, if it really turns into an uncompromising war, the person who benefits the most will definitely not be Disney, other media groups are eyeing Wall Street and will pounce at any time to share the results, and it is still very reasonable for the 'sandpiper and clam to compete for fishermen's profits' on the other side of the ocean.

A week later, new news came from New York, Murdoch resigned from various positions in News Corp. companies in the name of retirement, and News Corp. also announced an optimized reorganization, which will be divided into two parts, News Corporation and Fox Corporation, which will be run by Murdoch's eldest son and eldest daughter respectively.

At the same time, Disney quickly negotiated with Twentieth Century Fox to buy out the rights to their Star Wars franchise for a very low price of $100 million, paving the way for a reboot of the franchise.

RYAN'S FOUNDATION BOUGHT A 45 PERCENT STAKE IN HULU, THE NATION'S SECOND-LARGEST VIDEO SITE, FROM TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX.

Of course, those who follow News Corp and continue to break the law will also be severely punished by the law.

In particular, Anthony, who provided the New York Post with photos of Taylor and Sandy? Pelicano. (To be continued......)