"Today, Arthur Macomb entered the Fox Building."

In the office of Relativity Entertainment, Robert Lee said to Ronan: "We cannot know what to talk about, but Marvel has no other way to go."

Ronan paved slowly: "How is Marvel's financial situation?"

Robert Iger's business department has done a lot of work, and he continued: "After Shahai Entertainment bought the copyrights of Marvel's last batch of second- and third-tier characters that are truly well-known, Marvel is actually gambling, and the gambling comics industry will improve, but they lost the bet. Now the entertainment is diversified, and simple paper comics can no longer return to their heyday in the 1970s and 1980s."

The comics industry is in pain and transformation. In fact, DC's life is not better than Marvel, but behind DC are Warner Bros. and Time Warner.

All three of them knew that Robert Eiger didn't say much, but said: "That copyright transfer fee did not reverse the situation. Now Marvel Comics' sales have not increased significantly. Without sufficient capital investment, it is difficult to generate explosive creativity and comics. Marvel has loans, although not too many, but there are problems with the production of blood. It can support it until now. It depends on the revenue share of the Spider-Man and X-Men series."

Robert Lee said: "It is because of this situation that I didn't spend much effort to convince Marvel's senior executives that even if they know that our purpose is not pure and Marvel needs to increase their revenue in their share, they have no choice."

But Ronan said: "Actually, Marvel can also criticize us and find a way to get back the copyright we have as collateral."

Robert Iger reminded: "The failure of "Darkward" has made Marvel seriously lack of confidence in the value of these second- and third-tier characters. Since we are going to put aside our face and do things, where are the first-tier "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four" worthwhile."

Ronan is very confident that the Avengers plan will be successful, because Ronan is in contact with him, and Robert Eiger, Robert Lee and others also believe this.

But their real father may not think so.

The atmosphere in the reception room of Fox Building has almost frozen.

The words were completely beyond Jim Prous' expectations. He stared at Arthur Macomb, not seeming to believe that Marvel would do so.

As an executive, Arthur Macomb knows the real situation of Marvel Comics and knows that there are very few options for Marvel Comics.

Sony Columbia Pictures is quite cooperative with Marvel Comics. The revenue sharing of "Spider-Man" is an important factor that Marvel can support. At this time, it is harmful or useless to argue with Sony Columbia Pictures.

Universal Pictures' "Hulk" was so disappointing that it vomited blood, and there was no profit to share. Universal Pictures has even transferred "Hulk" to Relativity Entertainment.

As for Relativity Entertainment, how can those second- and third-tier heroes generate profits without making movies? It is useless to go to Marvel Comics to find them.

The 20th Century Fox is actually the 20th Century Fox.

Twentieth Century Fox has a fair relationship with Marvel, and even took advantage of the Marvel Comics dilemma on "Fantastic Four", and signed a completely unequal copyright contract.

And in addition to Spider-Man, Twentieth Century Fox's X-Men 3 and Fantastic Four are also the closest Marvel superhero movies released.

"The Fantastic Four will become evil people who do all the bad things!" Arthur Macomb said this, and his voice gradually returned to normal: "Don't doubt this, the outline of the Marvel Comics story has been formulated. These four villains will be killed by justice by September next year!"

Jim Prous squinted his eyes and kept calm, saying, "Are you crazy?"

Arthur Macomb knew very well that Marvel Comics was really crazy and poor!

Jim Prous asked: "You are doing this to hurt Marvel's own brand and supporters!"

Arthur Macomb's hands were trembling slightly: "But it is also possible that a large number of people will not go to the movie because of the comics!"

"How many audiences do you have in your comics?" Jim Prous felt like he was facing a crazy representative of a crazy company: "How much more influence can it have?"

Arthur Macomb's shaking hands clenched into fists, and seemed to stop shaking: "Marvel Comics is no longer the same as before, and there is nothing that Marvel cannot lose. We are even ready to collapse at any time, but it is worth it to be able to bite the person who has pitted us before Marvel is finished."

He said this and he was completely trembling: "If the investment of "Fantastic Four" fails, 20th Century Fox will have a headache, right?"

Jim Prous is sure that Marvel is really crazy about being poor!

"If you do this, the most hurt is your own children." Jim Prous hopes that Marvel is a little sensible.

But Arthur Macomb said: "We have sold the kids and still care whether they will be hurt?"

Jim Prous' expression was even more serious and said coldly: "We are business partners, not enemies..."

Arthur Macomb interrupted him: "Will there be a situation like "Fantastic Four" in normal cooperation?" His tone was even harder: "Marvel Comics is just fighting for the benefits they deserve, and we are not greedy, we only require the same contract terms as "X-Men."

Jim Prous stopped refuting or persuaded him. He was silent for a while and said, "I can't make decisions on this matter alone. I will submit it to the company. You need to wait for a while."

No matter what, let’s calm Arthur Macomb and Marvel Comics first.

Arthur Macomb nodded first: "Yes, Marvel can wait." He then said: "I hope Twentieth Century Fox can give me a clear answer within five days."

This is not a trivial matter. Arthur Macomb knew very well that even if Jim Prous agreed, he would have to convince the executives and even the board of directors of Twentieth Century Fox.

Jim Prous stood up directly: "It's all here today, I need to deal with this as soon as possible."

Arthur Macomb shook his hand gently: "I hope you get good news."

The meeting ended, Jim Prous sent Arthur Macomb out of the reception room and returned to his office expressionlessly.

The crazy actions of Marvel Comics will definitely have a negative impact on the future "Fantastic Four", but to achieve such an effect, it will take quite a while for Marvel to go from comic creation to publishing to spreading influence.

Jim Prous picked up the phone, pressed a few numbers, and said, "I need the latest information about Marvel Comics that the company has mastered, and I'll send it here right away."

More than ten minutes later, the female assistant with eyes knocked on the office door, walked in, and respectfully handed over a thick piece of information to Jim Prous.

After carefully reading it, Jim Prouss circled several key points on the information and said: "Let someone confirm the authenticity and latest changes of these situations. I will reply before going to work tomorrow."

The female assistant got the information back and quickly responded: "Yes."

Jim Prous said: "Let the public relations department go to New York immediately. If the situation is not going well, contact News Corp and they will assist in the handling."

The female assistant responded again: "Yes."

Jim Prous waved his hand, the female assistant walked lightly, left the office, and started to make a call.

A storm that changed the entire North American comics landscape has just begun.

A little later, at the Relativity Entertainment Company, Robert Li held the suitcase and stood at the front desk of the company for a while. Robert Eiger, who was also holding the suitcase, and Ronan, who was empty-handed, walked over together.

"This is one of the key plans for the company's future industrial layout. They have lost the largest soft and collateralized assets, and there are very few ways to choose from."

Robert Eiger nodded: "Relativity Entertainment was not a few years ago. We are a big company with strength and platform. They are in an awkward situation and it is difficult to reject our kindness."

"Bob is right." Robert Lee replied: "They can't even sell their son."

This sentence is speechless, but it is a portrayal of the real situation. In the 1970s and 1980s, who would have thought that one of the two major comic giants in North America would fall into such a situation.

Ronan remembers it very clearly that Marvel Comics once mortgaged the copyrights of dozens of well-known superheroes and borrowed the production budget of "Iron Man". In the near desperate situation, he could only try his best...

Then, everyone who pays attention to the film industry is basically aware of everything that happens.

Since then, there has been an additional commercial film rule in the world called "Marvel Dafa".

Even many third- and fourth-tier superheroes can be brought up.

Unfortunately, in order to temporarily solve the financial difficulties and overcome the current difficulties, Marvel Comics sold its last valuable soft asset to Shahai Entertainment a few years ago. The difficulty of mortgage loans was more than twice as high as before.

Ronan felt that he had to be responsible, and he still had to clean up the mess he had caused to Marvel.

"You are a professional, Robert knows the situation." Ronan looked at the two right-hand assistants and said, "You can grasp the specific way."

Robert Lee was very straight: "I am responsible for providing information, real work and decisions, and it depends on Bob's."

Robert Egg's smile as usual said, "I will do my best."

Ronan smiled and said, "I must take Marvel. I will continue to trouble with the 20th Century Fox with Marvel Comics."

The possibility of winning by copyright entanglement is not high, but they will be bothered by 20th Century Fox, saving them the energy they always find trouble for relativity entertainment.

When the future Avengers plan is launched and the relevant information is released this time, I wonder if the people from Twentieth Century Fox will be so angry that they jumped.

Oh, yes, and James Cameron and Avatar.
Chapter completed!