470, Marvel acquired it and unified the North American comic industry
She knows my strengths and weaknesses, and I know her depths!
But I can’t tell you this relationship!
Chu Huan actually understands why Ted Ashley asked this. The project "Jaws 2" is definitely destined to make money, and its subsequent projects will definitely be a long-term money maker as long as they can maintain production standards above the passing line.
s project.
Coupled with the power of "Jaws 1" in the video tape market.
This is all money!
Now Chu Huan was able to get all 50% of the investment share in the later stage of this project. If there was nothing to do with it, Ted Ashley couldn't understand the reason why Kelly did this.
Faced with Ted Ashley's inquiry, Chu Huan actually did not need to answer, but in this matter, Chu Huan needed Ted Ashley to help her clarify the outside world's speculation about her relationship with Kelly.
"It's very simple. We have a business partnership. Mr. Ashley should know about Shanhai Cinema's situation in Asia, right?" Chu Huan said with a smile.
Ted Ashley's expression suddenly changed. He naturally knew that Shanhai Cinema is now the largest cinema company in Asia, in other words, it is also the largest film distribution company in Asia!
Although most countries in Asia still have regulations for the introduction of foreign films, and these regulations are more stringent than later generations, no matter what, each country still has one or two Hollywood movies that can be imported every year.
.
For Hollywood production companies, these quotas are a lot of money.
Why is Li Xiaolong so important in the eyes of several major Hollywood production companies? In addition to Li Xiaolong's movies selling money in Europe and the United States, there is another important reason.
Li Xiaolong's movies are a golden brand in Asia, and movies starring him are very easy to be introduced by Asian countries.
This virtually brings more revenue to Hollywood studios.
Take Apex Pictures' "Jaws" as an example. This movie was released in Hong Kong and made more than 7 million Hong Kong dollars at the box office.
So after Chu Huan revealed the cooperation between Shanhai Cinema and Apex Pictures, Ted Ashley had no doubts at all.
Profit for profit!
The most normal business cooperation model.
In the end, Ted Ashley could not ignore the potential profits from the movie "Jaws" and agreed to Chu Huan's request.
Use the entire DC Comics in exchange for an investment share in all subsequent projects of "Jaws"!
However, this matter still needs to be discussed by the Warner Bros. board of directors at a meeting, but there is no need to worry about it, it is simply a formality.
DC is indeed one of the best comic companies in North America, but DC's profit model has never been recognized by the board of directors of Warner Bros.
But "Jaws" is different!
This is a profit visible to the naked eye!
Capital cannot see that far.
After talking with Chu Huan, Ted Ashley flew directly back to Los Angeles. Also flying back to Los Angeles with Ted Ashley was Kang Qingyang, the general manager of North American Fantasy Comics, who signed an agreement on behalf of Xiangjiang Fantasy Comics.
Warner accepted DC Comics, and Kang Qingyang also brought a management team to take over some of DC Comics' management.
Things went smoothly as Chu Huan expected. After the members of the Warner Bros. board of directors learned of the results of the negotiations with Ted Ashley, they agreed to the deal at the board meeting without any hesitation.
The next day, the two parties formally signed the acquisition of North American DC Comics by Xiangjiang Fantasy Comics.
This transaction immediately attracted media attention in North America.
‘Myths from the East acquire North American superheroes!’--The Wall Street Journal
People on Wall Street are the most sensitive to this kind of thing, and the Wall Street Journal naturally pays attention to these things as it likes.
Looking at the title, it seems that the Wall Street Journal is promoting Fantasy Comics’ acquisition of DC Comics, and even creating a slightly antagonistic mood, but the actual content is a personal disparagement of Chu Huan!
"According to this newspaper, the world's number one comic company, Fantasy Comics from Hong Kong, yesterday acquired my country's number one comic company DC Comics.
This acquisition will more accurately establish Fantasy Comics as the world's number one comic company. From now on, Fantasy Comics will no longer have any rivals.
But it was such an acquisition that changed the structure of the comics industry, but not a single cent was used, and it was not an acquisition through a stock-for-share exchange. Instead, Chu Huan, the chairman of Fantasy Comics Club, the richest Chinese man, used another person in his name to
In exchange for a 50% investment share in all subsequent projects of "Jaws" owned by Black and White Media Group, a company.
I believe everyone is familiar with the movie "Jaws". It was the box office champion in North America and the world last year. According to box office statistics, "Jaws" released last year earned 28.9 billion US dollars in North America, and the global box office outside North America was 2.5 billion.
US dollars, with a total box office of US$53.9 billion.
According to the box office share, minus the share taken by Universal Pictures, Apex Pictures received US$197.5 billion in box office revenue alone, plus its peripherals, video tape sales and rentals, TV copyrights, etc.
At least over US$300 million.
And what about the profits from DC Comics?
Although there is no accurate data, it is certain that it is definitely less than 50 million US dollars!
Although the income of "Jaws 2" and its subsequent projects cannot be determined, according to the usual analysis in the film and television industry, the sequel can get at least half of the income, that is, at least 1.5 billion in income, and Warner Bros. owns half of its investment
Share, that is to say, it can take away 70 million US dollars in profits!
This does not include subsequent projects.
Give up a gold mine, but only get a golden egg, just for the false reputation of the world's number one comic company?
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Chu Huan in Xiangjiang?
This newspaper believes that when "Jaws 2" is released, he will cry!"
In Chu Huan's office at the North American Jiaku headquarters in Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, New York, Cao Yunshang read the above content to Chu Huan with the "Wall Street Journal" in his hand!
"Brother Huan, it seems that Wall Street is not very optimistic about your deal with Warner Bros.!"
Cao Yunshang said with a smile.
Chu Huan smiled easily and said, "Not only are they not optimistic about it, they just have to say directly that I am a fool!"
Wu Shuhan added, "Affected by this report, as soon as the US stock market opened today, Warner Bros.'s stock price rose by US$0.45!"
"Mistake!"
After hearing Wu Shuhan's report, Chu Huan regretted his speech.
Cao Yunshang asked, "What's wrong?"
Wu Shuhan also cast a doubtful look at Chu Huan.
Chu Huan explained, "I forgot about the rising stock price. I should have asked Warner Brothers for money if I had known."
"The Sword Comes"
Cao Yunshang and Wu Shuhan looked at each other and saw a hint of helplessness in each other's eyes.
Then Cao Yunshang curiously asked Chu Huan, "Brother Huan, can the future benefits of DC Comics really be comparable to the subsequent benefits of the "Jaws" series?"
Chu Huan doesn't know the box office of the subsequent sequels of "Jaws", but Chu Huan knows that the only famous part of this series in later generations is the first one, and the subsequent ones are not very famous, and they are not mentioned much. This is
This shows that although the subsequent films of "Jaws" are very likely to make money, when it comes to making more money, they are definitely not.
In fact, Chu Huan's guess was not bad at all.
Except for the first "Jaws", the second "Jaws" cost US$20 million to produce, US$10 million for promotion, and the North American box office was US$80 million, and the global box office was US$1.8 billion.
The third "Jaws" had an overall investment cost of US$20.5 million, a North American box office of US$42.2 million, and a global box office of US$88 million.
The fourth "Jaws" movie grossed $52 million worldwide
According to the box office share, the box office share of these movies in the hands of Warner Bros. is only 50 million U.S. dollars. After deducting Warner Bros.'s investment cost, it is more than 20 million U.S. dollars.
If other peripherals, TV rights, video sales and rentals are included, Warner Bros.'s revenue has reached 80 million US dollars!
But this was already 1987.
What about dc comics?
Although Fantasy Comics has acquired the ownership of DC Comics, the "Superman" movie that has been developed has nothing to do with Fantasy Comics and still belongs to Warner Bros.
But it’s just this one.
If there are going to be subsequent movies in the "Superman" series, DC Comics, that is, Fantasy Comics, will definitely not be around.
Warner Bros.'s interests in the film include box office share, television rights sale, and video tape sales and rentals.
The surrounding items belong to DC Comics!
With the popularity of the "Superman" movie, it directly drove the sales of Superman peripherals and comic books. Coupled with the vigorous promotion of Youth Toys "R" Us, these two items alone brought more than 100 million US dollars to DC.
income.
The most important thing is that because of the existence of Youth Toy Factory, Endeavor Printing Factory, and Fantasy Comics’ own sales channel bonus, DC Comics has directly reduced its own costs and increased profits. This is another intangible income.
!
And all this will be confirmed in 1978.
Because in which year were the two movies "Jaws 2" and "Superman" released?
Not to mention the more benefits DC will bring later.
Although Chu Huan does not know these specific data now, Chu Huan still told Cao Yunshang firmly at this time, "Don't worry, you just need to save this Wall Street Journal for me and use it when I slap you in the face in the future."
This one is more enjoyable!"
Cao Yunshang handed the newspaper in his hand to Wu Shuhan and said with a smile, "Did you hear what your boss said? Keep this newspaper in your hands, it will be used to slap you in the face in the future!"
"Yes!" Wu Shuhan smiled and took the "Wall Street Journal" from Cao Yunshang's hand.
1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, is the headquarters of the Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal was now owned by Dow Jones North America, and its editor-in-chief was Warren Phillips.
At this time, Warren Philip was sitting in his office, looking at today's "Wall Street Journal" in his hand, and asked his assistant, "How did Wall Street react to today's content in the Wall Street Journal?"
As the helmsman of the Wall Street Journal, Warren Philip needs to be aware of the situation of the Wall Street Journal at all times.
It was also he who launched the "Asia Wall Street Journal" in Hong Kong this year.
In addition, Dow Jones is also one of the major shareholders of Hong Kong's South China Morning Post, but in the 1980s, it sold this stake to News Corporation.
Warren Philip's assistant Jack O'Brien replied, "Wall Street is very interested in today's newspaper. They are very interested in Chu Huan from Xiangjiang. This is due to last year's Fortune magazine report on Chu Huan, and also
There are two things about Chu Huan’s Qingjin Clothing acquiring Nike this year.”
Last year, the North American magazine "Fortune" reported Chu Huan's net worth, which caused a strong response not only in Hong Kong and Asia, but also in Europe and the United States.
And Chu Huan has always been watched by Wall Street.
Hearing the assistant's answer, Warren Philip showed a satisfied smile, and then said to Jack O'Brien, "During this period, you need to ask people in the company to pay more attention to Chu Huan's North American A library. I received news that their
The action doesn’t stop there!”
Jack O'Brien was stunned for a moment and asked, "Does Chu Huan really want to fully enter the North American market?"
This chapter is not finished yet. Please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Warren Philip nodded and said, "That should be the case. You can tell by looking at his recent actions. He established the North American League Baseball League in North America and established various
Branch, this is a signal that Wall Street is lacking some excitement now, and Chu Huan's entry may bring something different to the calm Wall Street."
Jack O'Brien nodded and asked, "Then do you want to send an invitation to Chu Huan for an exclusive interview? I think the other party will be very happy if he receives the invitation from our Wall Street Journal!"
When he said, "We, the Wall Street Journal," Jack O'Brien's eyes were full of pride.
Warren Phillip thought for a moment and said with some charity, "Okay, since Chu Huan wants to enter the North American market, then we will give him an opportunity to make an appearance like this."
The Wall Street Journal may not be the highest-selling newspaper in North America, but it is the most high-end newspaper in North America. The average annual household income of its readers is US$150,000, which is certainly not the case now.
At the same time, it has a huge and continuous impact on the business and financial fields in North America and even the world.
"Okay, I will now send an exclusive interview invitation to Chu Huan in the name of the newspaper." Jack O'Brien said.
Warren Phillip nodded and said, "Tell Chu Huan that our interview is very important and ask him to adjust his time!"
"clear!"
Soon Chu Huan received an invitation call from the Wall Street Journal for an exclusive interview.
After hearing what Wu Shuhan reported to Jack O'Brien, Cao Yunshang became angry.
"The Wall Street Journal is too arrogant. Are they clearly looking down on people?"
Chu Huan said, "Isn't the North American media always like this? Don't worry about them. Anyway, I have never thought of accepting an exclusive interview with the Wall Street Journal!"
As for this newspaper, in the era when Chu Huan was reborn, few Chinese people still had a favorable impression of them.
"Boss, then I reject them!" Wu Shuhan heard what Chu Huan and Cao Yunshang meant.
"Refuse!" Chu Huan said calmly.
"yes!"
"What!?"
Warren Phillip looked at the angry Jack O'Brien in disbelief. Just now, Warren Phillip learned from Jack O'Brien that Chu Huan actually rejected their invitation for an exclusive interview with the Wall Street Journal?
They are the Wall Street Journal!
Where did this Chu Huan get the courage to refuse them?
"It's so arrogant!"
"Bo, this Chu Huan is too ignorant of praise. It seems that we need to give him a good beating to make him understand the influence of our "Wall Street Journal" in North America!"
Jack O'Brien also preached with an angry face.
"Immediately ask the newspaper reporter to give me a good report on Chu Huan's business in North America!" Warren Philip said coldly.
"clear!"
Chu Huan didn't know that the Wall Street Journal had proudly regarded him as his enemy.
But I believe that even if Chu Huan knew about it, he would not take the Wall Street Journal to heart.
At this time, Chu Huan was discussing the Ford Motor Company with KKR's three giants, Jerry Kohlberg, Henrik Lave, and George Roberts.
During this period, KKR completed its investigation of Ford Motor, and also made preliminary acquisitions of Ford Motor shares and preliminary contacts with Ford Motor's major shareholders.
"Up to now, we have acquired a total of 027 shares of Ford Motor Co., Ltd. on the stock market. At the same time, among the major shareholders of Ford Motor Co., Ltd. that have contacted us, there are two securities companies, a bank, and an original major shareholder who intends to sell their shares.
shares of Ford Motor Company, but their asking prices are higher than Ford Motor’s current stock price.”
Jerry Kohlberg told Chu Huan about the current process of 'acquiring' Ford Motor shares.
Ford Motor's current market value is US$62.7 billion, and the entire stock market value is US$100 million. 027 shares are nearly US$10.16 million.
Chu Huan asked him, "How many shares of Ford do these people hold?"
Jerry Kohlberg replied, "The total value of the Ford Motor shares held is approximately US$8.5 billion. If we want to acquire them all from the hands of these people, we will need at least US$1 billion."
This is because of the current slump in the North American auto industry!"
Chu Huan thought for a moment. Among the cash he brought to North America, he still had 5.4 billion US dollars in hand, which was definitely not enough at this price.
But now it is June, and his entire business empire has provided him with another 5 billion Hong Kong dollars in April and May.
As for the cooperation between Langyan Games and Jeyin Sarno, it is still in the stage of discussing details and can be left alone for the time being.
However, these funds, plus the remaining US$5.4 billion, are only about US$1.4 billion. Although it is enough to purchase shares of Ford Motor Co., there is a possibility that it will be weak in the future.
Although Chu Huan does not really want to get the shares of Ford Motor Co., Ltd. 51, what Chu Huan has to do is to show off this momentum!
So the remaining $400 million may not be enough.
After thinking for a while, Chu Huan said to Wu Shuhan who was standing next to him, "Help me contact American Express Bank and First Boston Bank in North America!"
Since the cash in hand may not be enough, be fully prepared, and at the same time, you must also create the momentum that you are bound to win against Ford!
"yes!"
Wu Shuhan nodded.
Then Chu Huan looked at the three kkr people and said to them, "Contact the banks, securities companies and original shareholders who are willing to sell Ford Motors. I can accept their shares in Ford Motors!"
Jerry Kohlberg and the other three immediately showed excited expressions and said, "Okay!"
The next day!
Wall Street Journal Headquarters!
Warren Philip is in his office looking at the recent contents of major North American newspapers, looking for differences between them and the Wall Street Journal.
As for Chu Huan's matter, Warren Phillip no longer cared about it at this time. He believed that the reporters of the "Wall Street Journal" could write the articles he needed.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Bo, something happened!"
Jack O'Brien came to his office with a complicated expression at this time.
"What? The Dow Jones fell again?"
In April this year, the Dow Jones Industrial Index reached a high of 1,011 points, but then began to adjust. After entering June, the Dow Jones Industrial Index fell to 958 points.
Throughout 1976, the North American Dow Jones Industrial Index basically hovered within this range.
Jack O'Brien shook his head and said, "It's not the Dow Jones Index, but Chu Huan's Fantasy Comics Club is making moves again!"
Warren Philip was stunned for a moment. He had just told Jack O'Brien yesterday to keep an eye on Chu Huan's North American A library, and then he made another move just one day later?
"What move? Did he even acquire Marvel?"
After finishing speaking, Warren Philip saw that Jack O'Brien stopped talking and just looked at him with a complicated expression. His heart suddenly sank and he hurriedly said, "It can't be true, can it?"
Jack O'Brien nodded and said, "It's true. Just now, Cadence Industrial Company issued a statement that they have reached a consensus with the Fantasy Comics Society in Xiangjiang and will sell their ownership of Marvel. Now only the last
The contract has been signed.”
Warren Philip was silent for a while, and then suddenly said angrily, "What do these people think? One or two of them actually sold to Fantasy Comics. Don't they know that they represent the North American comic industry?"
"
Jack O'Brien said, "A bunch of spineless guys!"
After complaining, Jack O'Brien asked Warren Phillip, "So, should we report this?"
Previously, Warren Phillip had asked a reporter from the Wall Street Journal to write a good report about Chu Huan.
It turns out that I haven't thought about the content of my report yet, but Chu Huan actually made another move.
Looking at Jack O'Brien who stole a questioning look at him, Warren Phillip finally said, "Of course it needs to be reported, but in terms of tendency."
DC and Marvel are the two banners of the North American comic industry. Now these two banners have been acquired by Chu Huan. This is definitely sensational news in North America.
If the "Wall Street Journal" doesn't even report this kind of news, it is likely to give readers the impression that it is unprofessional, so even if Warren Philips doesn't want to report the news about Chu Huan anymore, he still has to report it!
Warren Philip said, "I understand, bo, and I will explain it!"
"Um!"
Warren Phillip, who expressed his opinion, saw that Jack O'Brien had no intention of leaving, and asked, "Is there anything else?"
"Yes!" Jack O'Brien said awkwardly.
Seeing Jack O'Brien's expression, Warren Philip's heart sank and he asked, "Is it still related to Chu Huan?"
"Yes!" Jack O'Brien's voice began to weaken.
"Say it!" Warren Philip said helplessly while sitting in his chair, "I can bear it."
Jack O'Brien could only say softly, "Just today, news came from the South China Morning Post in Xiangjiang that Chu Huan has declared war on Hyundai Group!"
"What?" Warren Phillip was really confused this time, and said, "When did Chu Huan have problems with South Korea's Hyundai Group again?"
Jack O'Brien told Warren Philip about the grievances between Chu Huan and the Zheng family of Hyundai Group.
"This matter has now spread throughout Asia, and I believe it will spread to North America soon!"
Warren Philip understands the implications.
Hyundai Group is now the largest consortium in South Korea, and Chu Huan is now the largest consortium in Hong Kong. The formal declaration of war between these two consortiums is tantamount to dropping a nuclear bomb in the Asian business world.
Soon the news will spread all over the world.
The impact of this incident is really too great.
"So, we have to report this news!" Warren Philip said helplessly, "Not only must we report it, but we must also report it in the most conspicuous place, that is, the front page of our newspaper?
And because Chu Huan has successively acquired DC, Marvel, and declared war with Hyundai Group, are we going to put Chu Huan in the most important position?"
Jack O'Brien reluctantly preached "I'm afraid so!"
"Go, go!" Warren Philip sat there, waving his hands feebly.
"yes!"
Rockefeller Center, North American Jiaku Headquarters, in Chu Huan's office.
Terrence Stahan, the deputy general manager of North American Fantasy Comics, sat opposite Chu Huan with an excited expression and was reporting to Chu Huan on the process of acquiring Marvel.
As Chu Huan had previously discussed with Kang Qingyang and Terrence Stahan, Marvel's acquisition was actually not troublesome at all. Cardans Industrial Company had not put its thoughts on Marvel.
When I heard that Fantasy Comics wanted to acquire Marvel, I was half-hidden at first, then opened my mouth in the middle. After a long period of negotiations, I finally agreed and packaged Marvel for US$40 million.
Sold to Fantasy Comics.
"Chairman, I have already contacted the general manager, and I have also sent some of the company's management team to Los Angeles to meet with General Manager Kang, and then they will go to Marvel headquarters to complete the final procedures!"
After hearing this, Chu Huan nodded with satisfaction, and then said, "These two companies have just been acquired. Although our people have taken over part of the other party's management, there still needs to be someone in the middle, so in the next
Within the next six months, you will be in charge of Marvel and General Manager Kang will be in charge of DC. We must truly control the control of these two companies in our hands."
Terrence Stahan nodded and said, "Then I will fly to Los Angeles tomorrow to meet up with Mr. Kang, and then take the lead in leading the team to Marvel."
Chu Huan nodded.
Terrence Stahan asked, "Chairman, these two companies have just been acquired. Do you want to go and inspect these two companies?"
/
Reading website for the mobile version of novels about strange people in the Republic of China