「. The main task of next year's Marvel movie is the promotion of "Spider-Man", as well as the shooting of new superhero movies."

MGM Motion Pictures Headquarters Building.

The person in charge of the other film companies in the group reported to the boss about next year's work.

Finally, it was the turn of the head of Marvel, which is currently under the direct jurisdiction of Robert Iger for the time being.

Reporting on the work planned by Marvel movies next year is naturally Mr. CEO of Smith Media Group.

Smith Media has just been established this year.

Its subsidiaries were basically acquired in a short period of time.

It took more than half a year just to integrate the internal resources of these companies, do internal business actuarial, and authorize resources to each other.

In such a short period of time, these subsidiaries have completed the original plan.

Most of them haven't made any big moves this year.

Like DreamWorks Films, the output is relatively small this year, and it won't really get on track until next year.

It's the same with Marvel movies, this year Abel grabbed the copyright of Spider-Man from Sony.

Marvel itself has also taken action one after another, getting back most of the copyrights except for the Fantastic Four and the X-Men.

Marvel has only made one movie this year, and that is Maguire as Parker and Annie as MJ's Spider-Man.

Spider-Man began filming in April, and filming is expected to take four months, and it has been completely completed at the end of August.

Not long after the movie was completed, it encountered the 911 incident.

During that time, most of the work in the United States came to a standstill.

The same is true in the American literary and artistic circles, and the post-production work of the "Spider-Man" movie had to be stalled for more than a week.

It was only in mid-September that its post-work began.

Before Abel's order arrived, Robert was keenly aware of the changes in the overall mood of the American audience after 911.

The CEO, who is mainly responsible for the group's internal film business, immediately ordered the post-production department to get "Spider-Man" out as soon as possible.

Robert thinks that while the haze of 911 has not yet dissipated.

The appearance of Spider-Man Parker, one of the favorite superheroes of all Americans, can obviously attract everyone to the cinema.

Parker may be able to let everyone feel the thrill of having superheroes stand up to save people from fire and water and danger when the crisis arrives in an illusory world!

It has to be said that Robert's judgment is correct.

In parallel time and space, Spider-Man's box office explosion is definitely related to the 911 incident.

It was 911 that shattered the self-confidence of the Americans and made them know that it was actually very dangerous at home.

Even in a megacity center like Manhattan, disaster can fall from the sky.

And the appearance of the "Spider-Man" movie is just in line with the personal heroism of American fantasy superheroes to save themselves.

This made "Spider-Man", which is actually similar in nature to the previous X-Men, a complete box office hit, creating the first @

He was glad that he was right this time.

"All the relevant people in the group are helping to catch up with the work."

Robert confidently said, "It will be available in January next year at the latest."

Abel made a direct decision: "Then it will be released in January next year!" Let Parker dispel the gloom from the hearts of Americans!"

He said it in a high-sounding manner, as if he was bent on thinking about the Americans.

Rob nodded and began to talk about Marvel's plans for next year.

Because of the special confidence in "Spider-Man", the first part has not yet been released.

The filming of "Spider-Man II" has been put on the agenda.

In addition to "Spider-Man II", Marvel Movies also plans to shoot two more superhero films next year.

One was originally planned for "Thor", and the other was originally intended to shoot "Captain America".

Because in addition to Parker, there are also X-Men and Fantastic Four who have not taken back the copyright.

In terms of the popularity of these two superheroes, they are more popular in the United States.

But last year, Abel proposed that maybe he could shoot Iron Man first.

Marvel is as good as a stream, and does not dare to disobey the boss's opinion.

The filming of "Captain America" has been delayed, and this year it is planned to shoot "Thor" and "Iron Man" first.

"We are currently looking for actors to play these two films."

Robert said.

"The actor of Thor in Thor, we are tentatively determined to be Alexander Skarsgård."

Hearing the actor's name, Abel felt a little unfamiliar, but not surprised.

Because Abel remembers that the actor of Thor, the god of thunder in his memory, seems to be an Australian actor, and he is still very young, and he doesn't know if he has made his debut at this time.

He is not surprised that someone else will be chosen to star.

Most of the audience thinks that it is the actor who makes the role.

Most actors and film company executives have always believed that roles make actors.

believes that the actor has achieved the role, it is just that the actor who played it performed better and was accepted by the audience.

After having a predetermined psychological impression, they will feel that such and such a role must be such and such an actor.

But if this actor didn't get this role from the beginning, the audience would never have formed this established impression.

Able waved his hand, "Needless to say. I just got it."

Stopping Robert, who wanted to explain in detail, Abel ended today's work conversation.

"You've done a great job of planning your work. I'm very satisfied."

Able looked at everyone with a smile, "This year, MGM movies are relatively quiet. We all know why, but starting next year, I hope you will be able to make a splash in Hollywood."

"I want you to let Hollywood, let Americans know. Knowing my investment in you, knowing my investment in movies, it's not that people are stupid and have a lot of money."

"I want you to let everyone know that my investment in whatever area is worth the money and is very profitable."

"If only you could. Trust me, you're going to get a lot of money! I've always been very generous to my own people."

"I think that, you all believe."

In the afternoon, Abel stayed at MGM Cinema Group and stayed until about three o'clock before leaving.

Because after three o'clock here, there will be no traffic jam at the intersection.

Sitting in the back compartment, Abel suddenly asked without a beginning or a tail - "What is the current situation?"

David in the passenger cab has been working for him for a full year.

David knew his boss better than all of Abel's subordinates.

The general manager of the Smith family office replied almost without thinking:

"The Amex share price is back at $40. The opponent made a very decisive move and supported the downward momentum at the most critical time.

The upward trend is very clear and has created a lot of significant positive news."

Of all the talents under Abel, David was not the most proficient in everything.

But he knows a little bit about everything, and he is more comprehensive than Allen of the Smith Intelligence Regiment.

With this kind of jack-of-all-trades talent, it may not be possible for him to be in charge alone.

But as a big housekeeper next to the big boss, that's too suitable.

"Hehe, it seems that they are holding back their strength to make me look good!"

Abel laughed and laughed at himself, "Is it just Soros? I believe that old George will definitely not be the only one who wants to make trouble for me, but are there other abnormal financial forces entering the market?"

Abel also knows his own affairs.

For more than a year, since he made a showdown with Wall Street and began to stand on his own.

There are too many financial institutions, banks, private equity and corporations that he has pitted.

Smith Capital's reputation as the sixth largest investment bank on Wall Street is not something to be speculated upon.

It was other Wall Street institutions that suffered too much, and they gave Smith Capital the title internally.

People have tempers, not to mention that the elites of Wall Street are basically the pride of the sky.

Those who can make it to the top level, one or two, are all geniuses. These guys didn't study finance when they were young, but if they went to science, they probably would have become scientists.

Abel felt that at least in terms of IQ, he couldn't compare to most of them.

It was his talent that pressed on top of these people's heads.

Since these people are all elites and proud of the sky, they have always been successful.

Then they naturally have greater self-confidence and a greater temper than ordinary people.

And they all suffered from Abel before, and they all suffered some losses more or less.

finally caught a chance to snipe him, a chance to take revenge.

Even if you can't snipe, you can still make a chance to make a profit.

Abel believes that he has long wanted revenge, and the forces that take revenge on him will not miss it.

"At present, only the Soros Fund Management Company has been traced, and George Soros does not even want to hide it at all."

David said straightforwardly,

"There may be others, but we can't trace them, but our accumulation has become more and more difficult, and the stock price of Yuntong has been pulled up by many parties. Breaking $40 will be a breeze."

David's face was solemn, and he reported worriedly.

If it breaks through $40, then its own boss still wants to buy Amex, and it is inevitable to continue to increase the purchase price in order to stabilize all shareholders.

"Hehe, then let it go up!"

Abel had a relaxed smile on his face.

He looked out the window, "Add fire! Let it keep rising!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Abel's voice suddenly stopped, and he pointed out the window - "Look over there, Fake, it seems to be really on fire?!"

It turned out that a fire was burning on the left side of the convoy, due north, on a hill in the distance.

David looked in the direction, shrugged his shoulders and said, "You know, it's a feature of California every year, the famous California wildfires."

"Uh" Abel was speechless for a while.

Well, wildfires are one of California's specialties.

California is a place with open plains, abundant products, fertile land, suitable precipitation, and even rich oil and gas resources, and the sunshine and climate are just right for human beings.

It can be said that it is a particularly suitable place for human habitation in any way.

The only problem is that the special climate and geographical conditions of this place are too easy to form large-scale wildfires.

Since the founding of the United States, there have been more than 10 wildfires burning more than 10 square kilometers in this ghost place almost every year.

"It's not going to burn to Beverly Mountain, is it?" Abel couldn't help but ask.

David smiled, "Not really, first of all, the wind is not blowing in this direction. In addition, the California authorities, it is not possible

Let Beverly be burned."

That's just as well.

Beverly Hills, like Silicon Valley, is one of the symbols of California.

There are so many wealthy people living in Beverly Hills, and for the sake of these people, it is impossible for California authorities to let the fire burn to Beverly Hills.

"Then leave it alone."

The average Californian is worried about wildfires.

Wealthy people in California don't have to worry about wildfires.

Even if a wildfire does burn to their homes, wealthy people can hire their own fire brigades to stop it.

The fire is too big to stop, and the rich man's villa also has corresponding insurance.

Even if the villa is burned, you can take the compensation and build a new one, or buy a new villa.

David saw that the boss no longer cared about the "inconsequential" wildfires.

He couldn't help but whisper - "BOSS, the stock price of Yuntong Company has skyrocketed, will it add some variables to your plan?"

"There will definitely be variables, but we don't need to worry, the skyrocketing share price of Amex is not all bad."

Abel laughed and said, "Don't forget that our average opening cost is only about $20. Now this stock price has made me almost $9 billion."

Abel now holds more than 32% of the shares of Amex.

But only a small fraction of the shares were bought for $25 and $35 in the stock price turmoil.

More of his shares were taken from Warren Buffett at that time and slowly acquired by himself in the stock market.

If it weren't for the fact that the general takeover offer hadn't ended, he would have even started to take the lead in selling Amex shares by now, triggering a wave of sharp declines.

"In fact, the initiative has always been in our hands, whether we take it or release it, we have the final say, and we can play slowly with them."

"Hehe, old George and the other guys, now they see that I can't reduce my holdings during the offer period because of the general takeover offer. Otherwise, you see if they dare to end!"

"But with a 32.69% stake, I have secured my position as the largest shareholder. Part of these guys want to earn a vote on me, and part of them wants to use me as a raft to trick leeks into the pit and kill them."

Abel doesn't really care, it's a big deal to maintain this part of the shares for now.

It's just that he is very unhappy with Soros and others using him as a raft.

"Let the New York Observer publish a story in my name." Abel said to David,

"The report directly told everyone that investing in Amex is risky, and you need to be cautious when investing in the company."

"Understood. I'll inform Mr. Dylan of that."

This is Abel's warning to leeks, and it is also Abel's warning to George Soros and others.

Back at 812 North Bedford Road, Anne is not working today.

This chick is actually very lazy, in parallel time and space, she also got married and semi-retired when she was relatively famous and very young.

In contrast, Jessica is really much more diligent.

After filming "007", she is now looking for two new movies to make, one is invested by MGM, and the other is Disney.

has a relationship between Smith Media and Abel, but I'm not afraid that she will fall into the pit outside.

Bi AA is not a vegetarian, and Jessica has more than a dozen attendants, assistants, and bodyguards by her side at any time.

When Abel arrives home, Anne and Lulana are applying the mask.

Anne seems to have a crush on the Korshunova family.

Gina works as her bodyguard, Lulana works as a little maid, and Lulana's mother is a private cook.

Seeing Abel appear, Lulana's little face under the mask was a little red and hot, but she couldn't see it because of the mask.

Looking at Anne, who was lying on the sofa and applying a mask, Abel said speechlessly:

"After Spider-Man was filmed, it didn't seem like you had any work. Aren't you making movies anymore? Honey."

"Who said that?" Anne whispered, "Since I came back from Europe, I have been

I've made two movies!"

She did make two movies, but both of them were only supporting roles, and one of them even only showed her face for more than ten seconds.

Fortunately, Abel didn't force her, she was happy to shoot if she wasn't happy, and it was okay if she didn't shoot.

Abel can afford it anyway, and a few more can afford it.

"Then you're going to be in the villa all day?"

Able smiled and sat down next to her, and Lulana quickly shifted his position so that he sat right between the two.

Smelling the scent on his body, Lulana felt her face even hotter.

"Not really. I also have social ones. I'm going to a salon in the evening! Don't worry, it's all women, and Kina will follow me."

"Whose salon?"

"Wendy Deng Murdoch! Murdoch's Chinese wife, she's invited me many times. It's always bad to keep refusing, so I promised her once."

Wendy Dun's invitation?

This woman with a lot of means and scheming, Abel has long heard of her name.

Of course, the main thing is that I listened to it a lot in my previous life.

At this time in her life, Wendy Deng had not yet begun to be active, and she was not yet famous, and the outside world only knew that she was Murdoch's wife.

Abel thought about it for a while and found that in addition to being more realistic and powerful, there were no bad rumors about this Wendy Deng.

Even if he raised a little white face, it was after he divorced Murdoch.

In parallel time and space, this woman has become Ikana's "best friend".

He didn't stop Anne from communicating with the other party, no matter what, if it was Wendy Deng, he could also suppress it through Murdoch.

Rather than making Anne's social interactions uncontrollable, it is better to control them in areas that they can control.

After all, you can't really lock her up as a canary, that would be too boring.

What's more, even if Wendy Deng has bad intentions, so many people around Anne are not vegetarians.

A former defector, Swallow Jinna, is enough to deal with any conspiracy from Wendy Deng.

In this regard, Jinna is the expert.

He just admonished Anne - "This woman is very scheming. When you associate with her, be careful not to fall into her pit."

"I understand. If I hadn't known this, I wouldn't have rejected her all the time."

Anne confidently said, "I'm a top student at NYU! Believe in my IQ, okay?"

Abel shook his head amusedly and turned to go to the outdoor pool.

Today's Los Angeles is as hot as ever, and it's mid-November.

Abel plans to go play in the water.

Watch him go out and find out that he is after going to the outdoor pool.

Anne stood up, and she said to Lulana Kolshunova, "Lulana, let's go swimming!"

Lulana, who didn't dare to speak the whole time just now, hesitated and nodded timidly.