Chapter 841： Ryan's condition

After entering April 2010, everything at Disney seemed to be back on track. James Cameron easily won three lawsuits and proved the innocence of "Avatar" with the law; Tolkien's copyright Vito agency took the initiative to stand. Come out to clarify that Disney has not concealed the box office revenue of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and is looking forward to the birth of the "The Hobbit" trilogy. ? top? point? Novel x.

Most importantly, in the 20th century, Fox withdrew from the competition with Lucasfilm. Disney quickly reached a preliminary agreement with Lucasfilm. Disney will use a total of 3.96 billion U.S. dollars in cash and stock. 100% acquisition of Lucasfilm.

Of course, the target of the stock exchange is limited to the shares in the hands of George Lucas.

At the same time, Crete Disney was removed from the Disney board. Apart from a small shareholding, the Disney family has no other relationship with The Walt Disney Group.

And his vacated director position will be taken over by George Lucas.

Ryan’s partner for many years, the famous Hollywood female producer Catherine Kennedy, will serve as the co-chairman of the new Lucasfilm.

People in the industry understand that Disney has won a crucial battle.

The joining of Lucasfilm also made up for the last shortcoming of Disney. Walt Disney owns the world's most powerful film special effects company-Industrial Light and Magic!

It was in this situation that Ryan received separate calls from the head of the New York Chapter of the National Jewish Association and Summer Redstone. On the yacht off California, a visitor, Rupert? Murdoch.

"This is Longjing from China before the rain..." Ryan beckoned to Taylor, "There are advantages to the black tea we are used to."

This is the top deck of the yacht. Taylor, who specially came to watch the'lively', temporarily acted as a waiter. She walked over with a celadon teapot and served Ryan, Summer Redstone and Rupert Murdoch one by one. Filled up, and then sat next to Ryan, with royal blue eyes. Always circle around Murdoch.

"I heard Nicole say..." Summer Redstone put down his teacup and said to Taylor, "Are you going to quit the showbiz?"

"I have this plan."

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

"Your father is a business genius." Summer Redstone laughed, "I believe you will do well."

"Thank you..." Taylor smiled similarly, "It's not as good as Mr. Lei Shidong."

"Summer, don't listen to her." Ryan looked at Tyler and shook his head. "She hasn't played enough yet. Even if she quit the showbiz, it will be a few years from now."

After saying hello, Rupert Murdoch has not said much. At this moment, looking at the girl who is called the "Disney Princess" on the opposite side, he understands that his current situation has a great relationship with her. If it is not for her to be another If the little girl is involved, the situation that News Corp faces may be much better.

His eyes turned to Ryan again, and the opponent gave him the same feeling as a year or even a few years ago, without the arrogance of a winner. There is no overwhelming ecstasy, and his attitude towards him does not seem to have changed, just as things have never happened in recent months.

Murdoch knew this was just one side of Ryan Jenkins, the other side of the other side. He has fully felt it these days.

If you go back in time, will you not compete with Walt Disney for Lucasfilm?

At this moment, Murdoch had some regrets, and he thought he paid enough attention to Ryan. But this lack of attention has finally led to the bitter fruit of today.

The topic went back and forth, Ryan never took the initiative to mention News Corporation-related matters. Since Murdoch is here to seek peace, he must always show a bit of sincerity. If he doesn't even have the consciousness to speak first, there is probably not much need to talk about the following conditions.

He can continue to wait, does Murdoch and News Corp have so much time?

"Speak frankly, Ryan."

Probably tired of Ryan and Taylor's tacit understanding of the topic, Murdoch finally couldn't help it. After all, News Corp stocks are falling every minute, "What do you want?"

Hearing Murdoch's opening, Redstone instantly regained his silence. He could act as a middleman, but he wouldn't get involved.

"Twentieth Century Fox holds all the copyrights of the "Star Wars" series and the equity of the hulu website." Ryan dissipated the smile on his face and said very seriously, "Disney and my foundation will buy them separately at market prices. "

"can."

Before coming, Murdoch had expected it, and this was not beyond his expectation.

"Anyone who hurts my sister and daughter will be punished accordingly." Ryan said to himself, regardless of whether Murdoch answered or not, "I know you have a deal with film critics and expose them."

Murdoch was a little surprised, just these conditions? He seems to be too big, right?

"I heard that you have always wanted to split News Corporation's paper media and film and television industries?" Ryan did not mean Murdoch to answer at all. "Rupert, I think the split into News Corporation and Fox Group will be A good choice."

Although it is strange that Ryan would know his thoughts, Murdoch nodded. This is indeed his plan for the future News Corporation.

Ryan knows this, and it is natural that the former News Corporation has taken this path.

However, this is not the point, Ryan said slowly, "Rupert, if I remember correctly, you are almost 80 years old and it's time to retire."

Murdoch immediately changed his face when he said this.

If he loses all positions in the group and the two companies that he split up will not be completely under his control. Even if his son and daughter succeed him, he cannot guarantee that they will be one mind with him. What's more, he prefers his youngest son James Murdo. As everyone knows, James is now facing protracted lawsuits and even jail time, and it is almost impossible for him to succeed.

Where are the eldest son and daughters?

Their relationship with him can only be said to be ordinary, but they are more intimate with their ex-wife, and the conflicts within the Murdoch family are quite sharp. When he controls News Corporation, he can suppress the conflicts between his children. If he steps down, it is almost imaginable. , The next few years will inevitably be a battle for production.

And in order to protect itself, it can also influence News Corp. The two new group companies certainly cannot be handed over to one person, so in the future...

This will be two companies moving further and further apart.

With his eyes turned slightly, Murdoch looked at Redstone. This condition of Ryan is not only in the interests of Disney, but also in the interests of other media groups. Without thinking about it, those people will definitely support Ryan on this. News Corporation, which is no longer a behemoth, is definitely what other competitors are willing to see.

He wanted to refuse very, very much. It's just that the situation of News Corp...

Who else can they rely on?

Help yourself? If he could save himself, he would not come here.

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

Wall Street? What the group of vampires wanted was profit, and they didn't care who was helping them.

Now that News Corp’s market value has fallen by one-third, if it continues, it is not impossible to fall by half. I am afraid that the vampires of Wall Street will unite the current major media groups and shred the media empire he has created. Then it was divided up.

At that time. All his enemies will stand up.

Ryan did not expect Murdoch to give the answer now. If he agreed immediately, he would really doubt whether the person sitting in front of him created Rupert Murdoch of News Corporation.

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

The meeting did not last too long. Summer Redstone and Rupert Murdoch quickly left by helicopter.

"Do you think Murdoch will agree?"

Stretching a long waist, Tyler lay on the table and asked, "It's my word. I'd rather fight with Disney to hurt both sides."

"What is he fighting with Disney now?" Ryan shook his head. "The White House, Congress, the FBI, Scotland Yard, Ten Downing Street, and the British royal family are all staring at News Corp. If you can use the current opportunity They will certainly not let it go to get some benefits from it."

"There are also Wall Street and other media groups." Taylor propped his chin. "I heard my father talk about it. Wall Street has long wanted to oust Murdoch."

"Because he is not our own."

This is a country of immigrants, but compared 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, News Corporation’s unrestricted eavesdropping behavior has violated the interests of Congress and the White House. If the federal government, surrounded by certain people, is determined to attack a certain group, it is also a very terrifying thing.

Although the federal government’s **** is dirtier than News Corporation, this is not something that'you can do and I can do it'.

Frankly speaking, Ryan has the determination to completely destroy News Corporation, but more is just staying in the imagination.

For one thing, it is more difficult. Now is the period of rapid development for Disney. Doing so will definitely affect Disney's business.

Secondly, if it really turns into an uncompromising war The person who has benefited the most is certainly not Disney. Other media groups and Wall Street are eyeing each other, and they will rush to divide the battle at any time. It is very reasonable to fight for the profit of the fishermen.

A week later, new news came from New York. Murdoch resigned from his positions in various companies of News Corporation in the name of retirement. News Corporation also announced an optimized reorganization. After the reorganization, it will be divided into News Corporation and Fox Group. They are in the charge of Murdoch's eldest son and eldest daughter.

At the same time, Disney quickly settled the negotiations with Twentieth Century Fox and bought out the copyright of the "Star Wars" series in their hands at an ultra-low price of $100 million, paving the way for the restart of the series.

The foundation under Ryan's name bought 45 percent of the shares of Hulu, the second largest video site in the United States, from 20th Century Fox.

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

Especially Anthony Pelicano who provided photos of Taylor and Sandy for the New York Post. (To be continued...)

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