Chapter 1137 Dignity
Compared to the rainy and rainy New York and the sunny Los Angeles are shining, the noon in March has brought a hint of heat.
At the Beverly Hills Club, the breeze floats through the windows, bringing in a hint of coolness, giving people a perfect feeling of comfort.
Today, Ronan received the Rupert Murdoch and his wife from New York on his own territory. The atmosphere was very harmonious when they first met, as if they hadn't seen each other for many years.
Rupert Murdoch shook hands with Ronan and Jessica Felton respectively, and his face gradually became serious.
Ronan faced it calmly. This conversation seemed to be Rupert Murdoch's choice, but in fact it was the result of Rupert Murdoch's choice under the constant pressure from Relativity Entertainment and its partners.
"Jesse." Ronan kept a polite smile: "Take Mrs. Murdoch to visit our club."
Rupert Murdoch nodded slightly to the Chinese woman next to her, and Mrs. Murdoch walked out with Jessica Felton.
After becoming Ronan's girlfriend, Jessica Felton's social skills improved greatly and soon found a common topic with Mrs. Murdoch.
Because of Ronan, Jessica Felton has some understanding of the other side of the Pacific Ocean. Mrs. Murdoch was born and raised on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. When she heard Jessica Felton talk about the East, she did not avoid this topic.
Both sides are enemies, not friends, but they still maintain superficial peace. Moreover, the two people who really decide the relationship between the two sides are still the two people who stay in the room.
In the room, after the two women left, the atmosphere gradually became stagnant.
Rupert Murdoch said without any in circles, "I don't know about James Murdoch's eavesdropping on you and Miss Felton. If I knew, I would have stopped such stupid behavior."
Ronan believes that this is somewhat authentic, because huge amounts of money may have a greater effect in this country than members of Congress.
The consequences of rashly eavesdropping on a super rich man will be even more serious.
"For this matter, I apologize to you on behalf of Fox, on behalf of News Corp, on behalf of the Murdoch family." Rupert Murdoch's words sounded quite sincere: "Ronan, I am very sorry for the infringement you and Miss Felton. News Corp and I will compensate you."
Relativity Entertainment was taking a lot of money into Fox's equity when the stock prices of News Corp and Twentieth Century Fox plummeted. Even without any evidence, Rupert Murdoch could confirm something.
But he couldn't give up Fox just like that.
By saying these words, Rupert Murdoch was almost bowing to Ronan and Relativity Entertainment, and at the same time hoped that this matter could be solved with attitude and simple funds.
Ronan was not at all satisfied with Robert Murdock's words and said, "Rupert, I can accept your apology." He didn't say nonsense: "But how do you plan to compensate James Murdock for the huge damage that Jesse did to me and Jesse."
Hearing Relativity Entertainment attacked Fox, Rupert Murdoch truly determined what the key to the incident was. Today, he came here to solve the problem, so he did not give in or argue at all, because it had no meaning.
This question is not easy to answer, and Rupert Murdoch finally said slowly: "Ronan, what compensation do you want?"
Ronan smiled and said, "Rupert, since you apologize, of course you came with sincerity, right?"
Rupert Murdoch knew that if he wanted to resolve the biggest pusher behind the crisis, he had to pay a certain price, but he did not answer immediately and deliberately remained silent for a while, as if he was very embarrassed.
"I have been friends with George Lucas for many years. I met in San Francisco some time ago." Rupert Murdoch also made sufficient preparations: "I heard that after Relativity Entertainment successfully acquired Lucasfilm, it plans to restart the Star Wars series and reclaim all copyrights of the series."
Luo Nan nodded slightly: "That's the case."
Rupert Murdoch continued: "I am a fan of the Star Wars series and I want to see the new Star Wars movies released earlier. I know that Relativity Entertainment and Lucasfilm may be trapped in copyright issues... Well, why not do that? Twentieth Century Fox, as the publisher of the Star Wars series, gave up all rights in this series, including the copyright of Star Wars: New Hope, and handed them all back to Lucasfilm unconditionally."
This condition sounds very good, but unfortunately, the picture of Relativity Entertainment is wider. Ronan did not answer Rupert Murdoch's words, but said: "Rupert, can you think of it? According to Att technical inquiry and FBI investigation, as early as 2004, someone started to eavesdrop on my estate. In more than four years, how many phones were eavesdropped, and how many important decisions of Relativity Entertainment have leaked because of this?"
Rupert Murdoch understood that this was unsatisfactory conditions.
Ronan's voice was calm: "Relativity Entertainment had intended to be four or five major film projects, such as the adaptation of a live-action film based on the Egyptian Prince, Roland Emmeric's "Ten Thousand Years of Prehistoric", the sequel to "Terminator", and the storm disaster film project. These projects were originally intended to initiate or cooperate with people, but in the end they all fell into the hands of Twentieth Century Fox."
He said in a tone: "What does this mean? These crucial business information have been leaked for some reason!"
Rupert Murdoch knew about these film projects and also heard James Murdoch introduce them. It seems that the source is really related to relativity entertainment.
But he would not admit it, but instead said: "Ronan, all these movies failed, and each of them caused huge losses."
"The failure of the movie is not a reason to shirk responsibility." Ronan said coldly.
Rupert Murdoch pushed the glasses on the bridge of his nose: "But it avoided the loss of relativity entertainment, and the results were always good."
Ronan couldn't help but sneer: "Rupert, you are not an amateur in the film industry. Don't you know that film projects with the same theme may not be the result of 20th Century Fox in the hands of Relativity Entertainment and me."
He did not wait for Rupert Murdoch to answer: "Today, on behalf of the Murdoch family, on behalf of News Corp., and on behalf of Fox, you apologize to Jesse and me, and propose to give up the copyright of the Star Wars series as compensation. Jesse and I can accept your apology and accept your compensation. But should Fox and News Corp give corresponding explanations for the loss of projects caused by information leakage and a series of problems caused by Relativity Entertainment?
Listening to this man almost shamelessly splitting one thing into two things, Rupert Murdoch's emotions were somewhat agitated. How could young people now be so unhappy?
Perhaps, Rupert Murdoch never considered using "eavesdropping" means...
But the situation is forced, especially the investigations between Britain and the United States, in the face of pressure from many people and driven by the powerful financial forces behind it, News Corporation is facing the most severe situation since it entered the international market from Australia.
Rupert Murdoch glanced at Ronan and said slowly: "There is a lawsuit between Fox and Relativity Entertainment that lasted for a long time, and it is also the origin of a series of conflicts. In order to show sincerity and to completely resolve the conflicts between us, I can make major concessions on behalf of Fox."
He let out a sigh of relief and said, "All the superhero characters from Marvel Comics, including "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four", 20th Century Fox, all copyrights of all Marvel Entertainment. In addition, the related film and television projects that are being planned will be stopped immediately, and there will be no sequels that have already started shooting."
"It's something that everyone wants to see when the Marvel children go home." Ronan changed his mind: "The copyrights of these comic superheroes are already controversial, otherwise there would be no lawsuit. Rupert, you can't use some assets that originally belonged to Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment to compensate Relativity Entertainment, right?"
Rupert Murdoch's face gradually tense, and his expression suddenly became serious: "Ronan, I came with sincerity today. Do you not consider the sincerity of the Murdoch family and the News Group at all? Do you not consider the dignity of an elderly person in his seventies?"
Ronan also became serious: "Dignity? When eavesdropping occurred, have you considered my dignity? When you rob the relativity entertainment project with the eavesdropping news, have you considered the dignity of all employees at the relativity entertainment? You have trampled on all the dignity of me and relativity entertainment on the ground, but want us to accept sincerity?"
"Although News Corporation is facing difficulties, its foundation is still there." Rupert Murdoch gave sweet dates and began to show the big stick: "Ronan, do you really want to lose both sides?"
Ronan couldn't help laughing: "I have never underestimated News Corp, nor have I underestimated the Murdoch family. Relativity Entertainment may not be a rival to News Corp. But why should Relativity Entertainment face News Corp alone?"
This reminded Rupert Murdoch that Relativity Entertainment is the biggest driving force behind it, but it has joined forces with a large number of people. Otherwise, the large investment institutions on Wall Street would not short Fox and News Corporation in advance.
Also, Relativity Entertainment has obviously received political support from Washington.
This bastard James kept the big names in both the political and business circles away from News Corp. It took a long time for the Murdoch family to restore their network of contacts.
Now, who is willing to take the initiative to get close to News Corp and the Murdoch family? Who is willing to help them?
In the eyes of those people, they may be part of the eavesdropping list, because too many celebrities from all walks of life have fallen.
When Rupert Murdoch thought about this, he couldn't help but have a headache. How could he not know about the news group using eavesdropping methods? This strategy is accustomed to this strategy.
Chapter completed!