"They want to destroy Marvel, and I will never let these bastards succeed. Boss, I really need your help." Stan Lee persuaded with all his heart.
The two horses strolled to the edge of the clear stream, without being urged by the riders to stop, and leisurely nibbled on the tender green grass buds on the ground, creating a calm pastoral scene.
Wang Yaocheng sat on the horse and listened to Stan Lee's non-stop chatter. He didn't say anything for a long time, frowning and thinking carefully;
Is it better to agree to him or not to agree to him?
If I agree, will it seem like I'm going too far and be counterproductive?
How could Stan Lee know that he had this kind of thought in his heart? Seeing that Wang Yaocheng was still hesitant, his mouth went dry and his heart was so anxious that he could no longer hold it in.
Stan Lee's gray eyebrows were raised. He really couldn't stand Wang Yaocheng's hesitation. For several months, Wang Yaocheng had been ambiguous about investing in Marvel, whetting his appetite.
He shouted; "Boss King, we don't have much time left. Marvel Animation is my life and everything I have. I will never watch it slide into the abyss. I will do anything to save it."
After saying that, he raised his whip high and made a gesture of whipping it down.
Wang Yaocheng was shocked, "You...what are you going to do?"
If this whip hits the horse's butt, the frightened horse will not be easy to deal with. For the rookie Wang Yaocheng, it will be a murder.
"You're crazy, old man."
"Maybe?" Stan Lee gritted his teeth with a terrifying expression, as if he was desperate.
"Stan... don't be like this, okay? You can say anything. I will fully support you. Put down that damn whip."
Wang Yaocheng turned pale with fear; "Don't be like this... you old bastard, I will provide you with sufficient funds to acquire their equity. I guarantee this, funds will never be a problem."
"The major shareholder, Ronald Perelman, is very greedy. It requires at least a 30% to 40% premium to acquire his equity, and it may be even more."
"No problem, you have full authority to negotiate."
"I am in good health and hope to work in my current position for a few more years."
"no problem."
"If possible, I would also like to acquire the shares held by Parmut or Avi Agard and kick them both off the board of directors."
Well……
Looking at Stan Lee's whip raised high, Wang Yaocheng looked very ugly and said in a difficult tone: "Don't go too far, Stan, oh... okay, everything is up to you."
The reason why Wang Yaocheng changed so quickly was because Stan Lee had already lowered his whip, gently hit the horse's buttocks, and shouted loudly: "Hey...hey...let me help you make up your mind, this is a good horse."
, run quickly!”
Motivated by the whip, Wang Yaocheng got off his mount and immediately ran out, leaping into the clear stream.
this moment
Wang Yaocheng was so hurried that he hugged the horse's neck tightly with both hands to prevent it from being jolted, and shouted in horror: "Fuck you, Stan Lee, you old bastard, I'm going to kill you."
"Hahaha...enjoy the fun of galloping horses! Good luck, boy."
"Oh...gosh!"
As the horse decelerated rapidly in the stream, Wang Yaocheng unexpectedly fell from his horse into the stream, causing a huge splash...
After a while
Wang Yaocheng, who was dripping with water, was riding his horse. He looked much calmer than at the beginning, but the water stains all over his body made him look miserable.
Stan Lee screamed loudly and galloped from behind, showing off his riding skills.
"How's it going? It's so cool! Let's gallop away...boy."
"roll!"
"When you learn to ride a horse, you have to start running. I am the best cowboy in Kansas and the hardest horse I have ever ridden."
"Okay, stop bragging."
Stan Lee restrained his crazy smile and said with a sincere face: "Boss, Marvel animation is my most beloved treasure. We all know that it is far more than its current value. Just one Spider-Man image is worth 500 million US dollars.
, one day you will thank me for putting it in your hands."
"Oh...hell! I can't bear such a heavy responsibility."
"You can do it, hahaha..."
Stan Lee laughed proudly, rode his horse past the side and rear, and shouted, "Ride and run! Don't be like a bitch, let me see if you are a real cowboy."
With the horse's hooves galloping, digging up the black soil and green grass roots on the grass, Stan Lee galloped away, and soon only a small figure was left behind.
This old fox, I believed your evil deeds!
Wang Yaocheng watched the other party go away, the corners of his mouth slightly raised in a happy arc:
No matter how evil you are, you still have to drink my foot-washing water.
Stan Lee, CEO of Marvel Animation, has spent 43 years with the company and personally created classic comic characters such as Spider-Man, Captain America, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and the Hulk.
, is the undisputed father of Marvel animation.
Starting in 1972, Stan Lee served as Chairman and CEO of Marvel for 20 years, leaving a deep mark on the company.
Don't try to hide any troubles in this company from Stan Lee's eyes.
At the same time, he also strives for the best interests for himself.
According to the terms of the Overlord contract signed by Stan Lee and Marvel:
Stan Lee will own 10% of the income from the movies and TV shows created by the comic characters he participates in.
Regardless of the loss, as long as he makes a profit, he will share 10% of the profit. This is completely unfair terms.
It can be seen that this old product is by no means a fuel-efficient lamp.
Since the chairman's throne was taken away by Ronald Perelman, the power of the company has been lost. Stan Lee has been deliberately trying to get it back. He is an old man with high energy and strong desire for power.
Stan Lee would never take advantage of someone else's fire. He did it all for himself and to monopolize power at Marvel.
According to the agreement between the parties:
Within a few years, all the company equity acquired by Wang Yaocheng will be represented by Stan Lee, which is a prerequisite for the cooperation between the two.
This precondition means that Stan Lee can use Wang Yaocheng's huge funds to obtain a controlling stake and monopolize the operation of Marvel within a few years.
Similarly, according to the agreement between the two parties, Wang Yaocheng also added a tightening curse for Stan Lee:
During business operations, Stan Lee has no right to transfer Marvel animated character TV and film shooting rights, and comic character image rights. The signed licensing period for clothing and toy images must not exceed five years.
The old fox and the little fox fought against each other, which led to Stan Lee's active acquisition of controlling shares, all just to regain control of the company.
This is equivalent to Wang Yaocheng spending money to help Stan Lee monopolize power and satisfy his strong desire for control. This is the real reason why this old fox actively acquires equity.
With the help of Stan Lee, Wang Yaocheng quietly occupied the position of controlling shareholder and took possession of the company, which was a win-win result.
Wang Yaocheng's biggest concern is that he is a Hong Kong citizen. Taking the initiative to acquire such a long-established and influential comic company will have too much influence and there will be too many hidden obstacles, which will arouse the sensitive nerves of some American politicians.
It is better to retreat behind the scenes and let Stan Lee draw firepower from the front and charge into the battle.
With this knowledgeable old horse coming forward, and the fact that the American comics industry is currently in a difficult situation, the operation becomes much smoother and the sensitivity is reduced a lot.
In the 1990s, due to the huge impact of the game industry, television and film industries, the American animation industry entered a dark moment, and hundreds of small and medium-sized animation companies went bankrupt.
Under this situation, the two leading companies, Marvel Animation and DC Animation, are also struggling in their operations, suffering losses year after year, and their stock prices have plummeted.
Gold was buried in the dust, investors voted with their feet, and the Marvel stock price reflected in the stock market was extremely distorted and overly undervalued, which gave Wang Yaocheng an opportunity to get his hands on it.
Only during the window of opportunity in 1993 was it possible to seize the controlling stake in Marvel Animation and seize this extremely valuable IP.
Wang Yaocheng sat upright on the horse and laughed, his laughter getting louder and louder. He laughed so hard that he couldn't control it, letting his happy mood vent freely.
The absolute controlling stake in Marvel Animation finally sees the light of day.
sunset
In the pasture
A huge black and red trailer parked quietly by the stream, with several rented Mercedes-Benz cars scattered beside it. The streamlined design with a strong industrial aesthetic was particularly brilliant against the setting sun.
Not far away is the tall wooden house and corral of the ranch owner. He is Stan Lee's old friend for many years and is a wealthy Texas farmer.
In this lush hilly grassland, modernity and conservatism form a strange mixture, bringing a strong visual impact.
Not far from here, under a big shady tree
Next to Wang Yaocheng sat the big-mouthed beauty Julia Roberts. The two of them nestled leisurely by the tree, quietly watching the red sun set in the west and the colorful clouds filling the sky, enjoying the quiet and beautiful time.
"Julia, what are you thinking about?"
Julia Roberts meekly rested her head on his shoulder and said, "I don't think about anything, just stay with the person I like, quietly look at the brilliant sunset in the sky, and enjoy the quiet moments of the years.
It feels like the soul is docked in a peaceful harbor.”
"I didn't expect to meet you this time when I came to the United States. This is simply amazing!"
"Hmm, life is full of surprises, isn't it?"
"That's right."
Wang Yaocheng smiled lightly, stretched his long legs comfortably, and let his thoughts fly in this peaceful evening.
The cool breeze blows gently, making you feel very relaxed.
"Dear King, I feel deeply moved in my heart now. Thank God for bringing you to me so that we can sit quietly together and watch the sunrise and sunset. It is peaceful and beautiful without those ugly things.
Come and disturb us."
"You mean..."
"The disgusting hidden rules of Hollywood, from directors to investors, producers, photographers and other bastards, they have turned Hollywood into a smoky place, a big quagmire that is bright on the outside but ugly on the inside.
It is especially unfriendly to women. Everyone endures all kinds of shame and life is very difficult."
"Is it so serious?"
"Yes, Nicole Kidman is a top-tier actress in Hollywood. She seems to have unlimited fame, but she is still harassed by producers. For this reason, her husband Tom Cruise went to the top of the film company, but in the end nothing happened.
Not to mention other second- and third-tier actresses."
Wang Yaocheng put his arms around her and said softly: "Forget these unpleasantnesses, I will protect you."
"Um!"
Julia Roberts leaned on his shoulder with peace of mind. With her billionaire boyfriend Wang Yaocheng as her backer, she didn't have to worry about those coveting eyes trying to harm her.
She knew how dark this glamorous circle was. It was almost full of shady transactions in private. Those big shots with power had countless ways to bully the handsome boys and girls who entered this circle.
Even Tom Cruise, one of Hollywood's most popular young men, cannot protect his beloved wife Nicole Kidman, let alone others.
If Wang Yaocheng, a young billionaire, joins New Line Film Company, he will definitely enter the top level and become one of the big players in Hollywood who sets the rules of the game.