Chapter 1116 disaster
"Below, see a story from New York, but about Silicon Valley and Hollywood," Clayton Morris said with a smile in the studio of Fox News' famous American morning talk show, "Fox & Friends".
"Yes, you don't have to doubt that Clayton is not not awake, nor is he reading the press release incorrectly. It's just that, let's see the reports from the front," said his partner Tucker.
The picture turned forward, it was a press conference scene. The reporter holding the microphone in his hand and said, "Dear viewers, I am now at the press conference for nextdoor to acquire Marvel Studios,"
After the camera, Feng Yiping talked happily after the podium, "As a pioneer and leader in the world comics industry, Marvel is a loyal partner of many people in their youth,"
"In my innocent youth, I believe that many people, including me, have one or several Marvel superheroes in their hearts. They are the companions and guardians of our time. They have been accompanying generations of people and growing up slowly,"
"So now, I think it's time to grow up. The people that it once accompanied are now inseparable from the Internet, so Ike and I have always thought," Feng Yiping pointed to Palmat behind him.
Because Feng Yiping attended, Palmatt, who had not appeared in front of the camera for many years, also attended the press conference with a serious look on his face.
"It also needs to reunite with its former good friends through the Internet, continue to accompany them through new life journeys, and in the process, interpret new, more and wonderful stories,"
"...We will continue to stick to Marvel's worldview and values, and at the same time, continue to protect and develop the Marvel Universe..."
“…I believe that Ike and my other new colleagues will soon realize that I am a trusted partner, and most importantly, I will be a loyal service provider, serving Ike’s employees and the Marvel brand,” he said.
The picture was cut back to the studio again, and the blonde beauty among the three hosts expressed her opinion on this question for the first time. "Since nextdoor registered Blue Ocean 3, many people have been paying attention to the purpose of registering this company. Now, we finally have the answer,"
"Not only that, there is another thing that has been a long time ago," Tucker said. "Since he became Marvel's master, the vast majority of investors and Marvel readers and viewers have always wanted to know what he really looks like."
"We only know that he is a shrewd and decisive businessman, an iron-blooded veteran who came from the Middle East battlefield. Today's press conference finally revealed the answer to this mystery for us. Well, he is indeed quite handsome."
"So, what will our experts think about the cross-border marriage between Silicon Valley and Hollywood that was revealed in New York? Let's connect us to the senior commentator on Wall Street, Hello Paul," said Morris.
With his words, a middle-aged man in a suit appeared on the TV screen. His office had one characteristic, which was very many monitors.
"The market view is my view," Paul said as soon as he came up.
Morris looked through the information in his hand and said, "We saw that Feng's company is mainly Netflix. After this press conference, the stock price fell slightly. So, Paul, your opinion is that you are not optimistic about this marriage?"
"It's not that I'm not optimistic, it's that the market is not optimistic," Paul simply regarded himself as the spokesperson of the market.
"I agree with the products Mr. Feng launched in the Internet field. I am also optimistic that after he acquires Netflix, he will bring better services to the majority of users. But I think the entire Silicon Valley has not learned enough lessons from the cold wave a few years ago."
"Silicon Valley, which has just walked out of the cold wave, has adhered to the adventure factor in the West at that moment...,"
"Paul," Morris interrupted him. The elite dispute between the eastern and western United States has been around for a long time.
Who made it possible for so many "cowboys" to surpass the names of the eastern elites in that wild west in a small valley?
"Can you tell me specifically about the reasons why you are not optimistic about it?"
"Why aren't you optimistic about it? Because according to Mr. Feng's theory, the film market has long been not a blue ocean, but a red ocean with very dark colors."
"Yes, Marvel has many superheroes, but judging from the feedback from the market in recent years, superhero movies themselves are extremely risky. For example, we know that in 2003, the global box office was only a pitiful $180 million; in 2004, "The Punisher", released by Lionsgate Pictures, had a worse result, with only a mere $58 million in box office; and..."
"But we also want to see that the X-Men we released and Sony's Spider-Man have all achieved very good returns, so is the market really not optimistic about superhero movies?"
The three hosts in the studio wanted to talk, but in the end Tucker snatched the first.
How can you break up the station of our film department in our morning news program?
But like those experts in China who frequently appear on various TV stations and media, Paul, who claims to be the spokesperson of the market, is not stunning by this small question. "It is precisely because of these successes that I say that superhero movies themselves have extremely high risks, not the possibility of success," he said.
Tucker lowered his head and flipped through the few pieces of paper in front of him. He couldn't let the camera roll his eyes.
If you have told me the right words, what else can I say?
No wonder you were suppressed by Silicon Valley. Now, I guess you only have this little skill in your mouth!
"Okay, thank you Paul for your wonderful comments. Let's invite another guest, Professor Joy from Harvard Business School, Hello Professor,"
"Hello supporters, everyone," Professor Joey, who was gray-haired and wearing a plaid suit with leather patches on his elbows, nodded to the camera.
"What do you think of the merger and acquisition announced today?"
"I personally am very optimistic about this merger," Joey said clearly at the beginning.
"I think now, many people should be like me, and finally understand Feng's plan, or the idea, that he wants to rely on Netflix and youtube, two Internet companies, to build a new media group that runs through the entire industrial chain,"
"We all know that Silicon Valley, which advocates struggle and Hollywood, which has always likes luxury, have huge differences in many aspects. Whether a merger and acquisition project can succeed in the end depends on the integration after the acquisition."
"So, professor, do you think that after being acquired by an Internet company, will they adapt to each other or will they want to watch it?"
"Tuck, you're right, but on the other hand, there's also a gene for striving in Hollywood, whether it's the stars or the heads of studios,"
"Similarly, Silicon Valley does not reject luxury. We can see that many Silicon Valley entrepreneurs have their own estates on Beverly Hills, right?"
"Yes, many people still choose to be neighbors with famous stars. Let's see, among Mr. Feng's neighbors, there are, oh, we all know, Miss Jessica Alba," said the female host.
They may be born with more interest in such news.
"Haha, yes, at the same time, judging from Feng's past acquisition experience, we have sufficient reasons to believe that he can not only perfectly integrate Marvel into his company, but also quickly make Marvel develop greatly. What I look forward to most is what new changes will happen after Marvel and the Internet are combined," said Professor Joey.
"At the same time, we must understand that finding a more powerful group as our own support is a path that big studios in Hollywood must also choose,"
"Professor, you have no questions about this merger?" Morris asked.
"One question is, I'm not very clear about Feng's plan. In the end, is he trying to build another Comcast or another HBO,"
This is a problem, but in fact, they all have high praise for this merger and Feng Yiping. hbo, which is the most well-known TV network in the United States, has produced many film and television dramas that are widely loved by world audiences.
Comcast is even more powerful. It is a major cable TV, broadband network and IP phone service provider in the United States. It is the largest cable TV company in the United States and the second largest Internet service provider in the United States, second only to At&T.
So it has a greater ambition. Just last year, Comcast proposed to acquire Disney for $66 billion, but Michael Eisner refused without hesitation.
That guy, even Jobs, could he be under Comcast?
"The other question is, why is it nextdoor that succeeded in the end this time, not Disney?"
"Thank you, professor. Actually, we are also curious about this issue. I heard that Disney also actively participated in the early stages of the negotiation. The next most popular candidate for CEO, Robert Eiger, once led a team to New York to meet Palmatt, but in the end, why didn't they succeed?"
"Is it because Feng is more convincing? To be honest, I especially want to know how ABC TV station reports this news at this time," Tucker said.
ABC has long been taken under Disney's command by Michael Eisner. The huge manpower, material and financial resources he has put in to rectify ABC, as well as the unsatisfactory returns of ABC, are also one of the reasons why Michael Eisner, a strong man, had to retire in an indecent way this time.
"Oh, ABC's morning news, is there anyone watching it now?" Morris asked.
"Anyway, there will be at least one audience," Tucker smiled, and then the three hosts said the name with a smile, "Michael Eisner!"
Tsk, these guys are so sarcastic.
But, who made ABC their opponent?
Chapter completed!