Chapter 198： Surprise

After entering the 1990s, the American comic industry has developed rapidly and reached an unprecedented peak in 1993. However, after the peak is a trough, the market has continued to decline since then, and a large amount of capital has withdrawn from the industry. Ushered in the cold winter.

Marvel comics and comics are both known as the two giants of the American comics industry. This time the market chill has naturally affected them.

In the last few years of Ryan’s previous life, whether in North America or in China, the big screen was full of amazing superheroes. They not only battled, but also formed the Avengers, robbed the world and snatched a lot of money. In your own pocket, it can be called a weapon for accumulating money.

Just like in the previous life, Ryan prefers commercial movies to art movies. I have seen wonderful superhero movies many times. Although I don't know their owners very well, I still know a little bit.

In particular, he remembers that Marvel Comics experienced the darkest moment before dawn and filed for bankruptcy before the superhero of Marvel shined, but he didn't know exactly when it was and what events happened in the middle.

He is just a movie lover, and there are not many things he can remember and know, most of which are from the Internet, but he is not credible.

So, Garcia Rodriguez’s investigative consulting company was dispatched, and he has been watching Marvel Comics for the past two years, and a rough analysis report will be sent to George and Scott every time.

At the same time, Scott is also paying attention to the entire comics market. After all, the environment has a great impact on the company.

In 1995, the North American comics industry ushered in a new downturn. The sales of comics in the United States was only 400 million US dollars. Experts estimate that this number will continue to decline in the next three to four years.

Just after the New Year, the comic book giant Marvel Comics officially filed for bankruptcy protection due to the withdrawal of several investors and poor management. Marvel came to a turning point.

Ryan didn't know how Marvel Comics came back to life from the previous life. However, Scott Swift contacted them at the first time, and issued an application for capital injection and good-faith acquisition, but was resisted by the surprise board of directors.

This is very normal. Ryan is no longer an ignorant and ignorant teenager about finance and business. In the past two years, he has learned a lot of knowledge in this area from Scott. Although strictly speaking, he is still a first-time layman. Many of the doorways have enough understanding.

Especially, he is sixteen years old. Some things don't need to be shy away like when I was young. In addition, Scott has manipulated more and more funds over the years. Experiences and methods are also increasing.

After a brief transoceanic telephone discussion, the two began a swift and dazzling action.

The board of directors of a company is composed of several or even dozens of people. These people have their own interests and fronts and cannot stand together.

At Ryan's proposal. Scott first came into contact with the amazing soul character Stan Lee, and offered conditions that he could not refuse—in the future, every character he participated in was made into a movie or TV series, and he would get 100% of the company’s profits. Fifth-and clearly, this is a promise from Ryan Jenkins!

The name Ryan Jenkins is synonymous with movie box office and profit!

Then, I found another surprising soul, Avi Allard, the executive director and creative director.

In fact, Garcia checked the Jew before Scott contacted him. He was surprised when he was in trouble last year. Submitted a reorganization reform draft to promote the reorganization of Marvel Comics into Marvel Entertainment, forming the five major industrial structures of film, copyright licensing, toys, the Internet, and comic publishing, but it was rejected.

However, after analysis by the investment team headed by Scott, this plan is considered to be a highly feasible plan.

then. Ryan has made a promise that if the other party supports their successful acquisition of Marvel, Avi Allard will become the company's CEO and creative chief. This is also an irresistible condition.

The collapse of the united front often starts from within. In the face of huge interests, how many people can persist?

In addition to private actions, Scott stepped up the Jinyuan offensive. To put it bluntly, the decisive factor for the success of the acquisition is the funding.

After the US$250 million offer was rejected, Scott used Ryan and Nicole’s 5% of Paramount Pictures’ shares to mortgage a bank loan of US$500 million, raising the offer to US$300 million. Some people have already Began to waver.

Although Ryan's actions were fast enough, Surprise still attracted the attention of other investors. Even though the comics industry has entered a trough, Surprise holds the copyright of more than 5,000 comic images.

Ryan vaguely remembered that Surprise later changed the Chinese name to Marvel, which seemed to have been acquired by Walt Disney. The price was several billion US dollars. This is a piece of delicacy that cannot be given up.

Just when other investors hesitated, Scott raised the offer to $450 million. In the face of such a price, the board of surprise, who had applied for bankruptcy protection, finally surrendered.

The Lincoln motorhome belonging to Scott parked in front of the building at 417 Fifth Avenue. After George opened the car door, Ryan got out of the car first. He was dressed in a straight dark suit with stripes of the same color. Tie, standard professional attire.

Next, as long as the signing is completed, he will have an absolute controlling stake in Marvel Comics.

"Ryan, your height is about to catch up with me!" Scott led the way, and the two walked towards the middle of the building.

"Come on, Scott, I'm definitely not as tall as you." Ryan is already satisfied with his current height. No matter how tall he is, it would be troublesome to star in a movie.

Even though I have small assets now, the small golden man who wants to get it the most hasn't got it yet.

In the big conference room of Surprise, a large group of people are waiting for them. There are both Surprise seniors and lawyers and accountants from both sides.

"Uncle Wilson, I have to trouble you to take a trip from Los Angeles yourself." Ryan gently hugged Mr. Lawyer, who was showing his aging, who was one of the people he trusted most.

"Ryan, and Scott, well done!" Attorney Wilson patted their arms, "I have reviewed the contract, so just sign it."

There was no flash, no press conference, no ceremony, and the signature was successfully completed under the notes of dozens of pairs of eyes.

The lawyers and miscellaneous people from both sides soon left the meeting room. Except for Ryan, the rest were the surprised seniors.

"I think everyone should know that Mr. Avi Allard will become the CEO of Surprise, and will reorganize Surprise in all aspects." Ryan sat at the top of the conference table without permission, the former ignorant teenager thoroughly. Completed the transformation, "I will not interfere with the company's daily operations, but..."

He glanced around slowly, "What I want is profit!"

Surprise to the present level, of course, there are factors such as the general environment and investors withdrawing capital, but poor internal management and too many insignificant people are also one of the reasons.

Ryan is not a philanthropist, so naturally he will not be polite. Avi Allard has laid out a detailed plan for the personnel and departments to be abolished.

Of course, this kind of thing is naturally executed by his executive officer.

After Avi Allard briefly talked about a series of plans, everyone's eyes turned to Ryan again. Who could have imagined that this super child star, who had not been seen for more than two years, would become his own when he reappeared in front of them. boss.

"Mr. Stan Lee...well, Stan!" Ryan looked at the father of the famous superhero, "You should be ready to let your children appear on the big screen."

"Ryan, you mean..." The old man was obviously agitated.

"Don't worry!" Ryan waved his hand and said to everyone, "The focus of your next work is to take back the various copyrights of the comics. I only want the copyright, and don't need any excuses!"

"Superman and Batman have occupied the market for superhero movies for too long, and it will be our turn to surprise us in the next twenty years!"

Before everyone reacted, Ryan looked at Avi Allard, "Peter Parker is the top priority. Even if it is going to court with Sony Columbia Pictures, the copyright of the movie must be taken back."

"This is a bit difficult..." I didn't know who it was, and he murmured.

"It's nothing more than an exchange of interests!" Ryan glanced coldly, and the man shrank his neck subconsciously. "If Sony Columbia is not interesting, then drag the lawsuit down, and the Japanese who we don't have don't want to get it!"

Looking at Peter Parker's ‘Old Father’, the old man’s face was a little embarrassed. After all, this is one of his favorite characters.

Ryan removed the seriousness on his face and smiled slightly at him, "Of course, this is only the last choice."

"Ryan, which superhero do you think we should put on the big screen first?" The old man Stan Lee seems to be unable to wait. This is not only his wish, but also his income.

"Don't worry, we have to wait for the movie cg technology to become more mature." Ryan put his hand on the conference table and stretched out three fingers, "I promise, up to two years!"

Out of Surprise Ryan was relieved. The few opportunities he remembered in his mind were seized. Although the process was a bit tortuous, fortunately, there were no accidents.

The investigation and consulting company that was established at the time played a big role, turning Ryan provided vague fragments into detailed information, which gave Scott Capital the opportunity to operate.

Pixar doesn't have to bother too much. After the listing and financing, it has enough development funds. Blizzard Entertainment and Blue Sky Studios have also entered the right track after his capital injection again.

As for Marvel comics, as long as the ship is over, the cg technology displayed will naturally make people think that the era of superheroes has arrived.

And Yahoo, a small company with an annual turnover of only one million dollars, will become a weapon for grabbing money after going public.

The biggest trouble is still the $500 million debt. It is the first time that I owe the bank so much money, but I don’t have to worry too much. After all, I signed a long-term contract, which will be easily repaid in the next few years.

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The other two need some time to modify~()