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Since Marvel's board of directors already has a preliminary consensus on cooperation with DD Pictures, and the current valuation of Marvel is low - whether it is for "Iron Man", "Captain America", "Avengers", etc. For Marvel Studios, which is a money-sucking machine, it was before The Incredible Hulk was a big hit at the box office and the U.S. market was turbulent. Marvel is even higher than the current valuation, so Daniel and DD Pictures actually have a relatively large room for operation.

In fact, for Marvel, the uncertainty of the market has also increased their urge to sell Marvel.

These favorable factors have played an important role in promoting DD Films and Marvel to quickly achieve more consensus.

"At present, it seems that Marvel's willingness to sell is quite sincere. There are several main contradictions. One is the long-term development of Marvel. Marvel's comics business should be retained, and even a long-term development is required. Planning, they hope that DD Pictures doesn't want to use Marvel's existing hero library and then throw it aside. At this point, the differences are not very big, and I don't think DD Pictures can take Marvel's existing hero library. The cartoon business is cut off, which is not in line with the idea of ​​sustainable development. Of course, the degree of emphasis required by Marvel may be difficult in a production company, but it can be adjusted.”

Daniel nodded. For this, it is true. Marvel, as a long-established comic work, still has a considerable position in the minds of generations of young Americans. It is impossible for Daniel and DD Pictures to completely end it. But if you want to say that it is regarded as the core business as in the original Marvel, the possibility is relatively low. After all, DD Pictures is still a production company, and it is impossible to attach so much importance to the comics department.

Presumably, Marvel's executives also understand this point, and the possibility of a compromise between the two parties is very high.

"The second is Marvel's production plan. It's mainly Arad and others. I hope DD Pictures can commit to a production plan during the negotiation - rather than waiting for a few years."

for this contradiction. It's actually quite strange.

The most important thing for DD Pictures to acquire Marvel is to see the IP value of many of its Marvel heroes. If DD does not develop movies, it will be a big loss for DD Pictures - but Arad is worried about DD Movies The industry is in no rush to develop Marvel's superhero movies. This is actually mainly a question of position. As far as DD Pictures is concerned, the failure of superheroes such as "The Incredible Hulk" and "The Punisher" may prove that the current technical means and market are not so suitable for superhero films. More "Spider-Man" and "X-Men" "Wolverine" may not be the time to be born. Then DD Pictures is very likely to acquire Marvel at the low valuation of Marvel, and then wait for a more favorable time to promote the movie plan. So for Marvel Pictures, after joining DD Pictures, a problem of resource allocation, although DD headquarters, MGM, and even DD animation are all independent, but it is undeniable that it goes up to Plutos. Down to Daniel himself, their emphasis on different companies will still greatly affect the development of the company. If Marvel can't show its potential and achievements in the film industry as soon as possible, it is likely to be marginalized by these film companies under Plutos - the immediate problem is that they are the current high-ranking people of Marvel. may be marginalized.

Take a very direct example.

Miramax in the Weinstein era was famous in Hollywood.

The current Miramax, although not much inferior in terms of works, has influence, including the power level of its main management within the Disney Group. Not as good as the Weinstein brothers.

Most of Marvel's high-level executives will still be used in the future, such as Arad, Kevin and others. Of course, they will worry about their status and influence in the entire system in the future.

for this. Although Daniel has no big doubts, the first phase of Marvel Studios plans includes "Captain America", "Iron Man" and "Thor", of course, "The Incredible Hulk" that has already been released, and the remaining three , are all projects that Daniel wants to promote. There's nothing wrong with establishing a plan. However, some connotations reflected in this request still made Daniel more vigilant.

He can respect Marvel's opinion, but his acquisition of Marvel does not mean that he must set the development direction according to Marvel's wishes - after Marvel is acquired by him, it should belong to him from beginning to end, It's all up to him to make the final decision. Instead of having a detailed plan that has been signed, no one, including himself, can challenge this plan, which is not allowed.

Daniel motioned for Raymond to continue.

Raymond glanced at his expression and drew a fork at the second point, indicating that this was a difficult point.

"The third point, it's the price! At current valuations, Marvel is about 25% lower than it was late last year, so they want the price to be based on the valuation a year ago - which is 3.4 billion! Of course, I think There is a lot of room for negotiation on this point, after all, Marvel is still in a downward process. The financial pressure of "The Incredible Hulk" and the main business will let them let go."

As for the issue of price, Daniel didn't care much. Of course, he didn't have too much money. As far as the negotiating price is concerned, he must try to keep the price as low as possible, then try to make it as high as possible. The negotiating team of DD Films and Plutos is very experienced, and they must be better than Marvel and the lawyers and accountants they hired. It is more comfortable and can always find the bottom line price of the Marvel board. Even if it is really 3.4 billion at that time, Daniel does not think it is an unacceptable price.

Therefore, although the price is always the most difficult condition in an acquisition, in this negotiation between DD Pictures and Marvel, it is the issue that Daniel is least worried about.

Raymond went on to address a number of smaller issues.

After listening to it, Daniel thought for a while. The main problem now is that Marvel's executives hope to have more influence on the acquired Marvel company-this influence sometimes even challenges the capital.

There's a good chance this is a stubborn problem.

The two negotiated for a long time, until Lola knocked on the door to indicate that it was time for get off work, and Daniel and Raymond stopped talking.

...

At the beginning of February, the 2nd Social Times Public Choice Awards ceremony was officially presented. "There Will Be Blood" and "No Country for Old Men" basically failed, and Juno, except for Ellen Page, narrowly lost in the Best Actress category. "Black Swan" Natalie Portman, almost blood wash the entire awards ceremony.

It has to be said that Natalie relies on "Star Wars" and a good image that has been painstakingly managed. She still has quite an astonishing influence. After all, the Golden Eagle Award is still based on young people and the Internet, and the opinions of the expert group, although there are also, are not so decisive.

Although most people are disappointed. But the stars present at this year's Golden Eagle Awards are even more star-studded than last month's Golden Globe Awards.

The cancellation of the Golden Globe Awards has left many people lacking suitable schedules. Some people have gone abroad for vacation, while others have arranged the shooting plans for the day early... So many people who should be present did not attend. In addition, iconic figures such as Angelina Jolie were not too embarrassed to speak up, and simply did not attend the awards ceremony, and the entire starlight was much dimmer than in previous years.

The Golden Eagle Award does not have this problem. First of all, all the processes of the Golden Eagle Award are operated internally. As an award with the blood of the Internet, its entire process is not as regular as the traditional awards ceremony - string words, performances, memes, etc. It has to be perfect and appropriate. There is no Golden Eagle Award. The Golden Eagle Award is awarded through the simple process of the organizing committee. Some of the most popular singers, actors and young leaders of the year will be invited to perform and speak. The rhythm of the whole ceremony is relatively fast. So the Golden Eagle Awards were initially less affected by the writers' strike -- if the writers didn't cordon off the scene, the ceremony would be fine.

So at the beginning, many people left a schedule for the Golden Eagle Award, and because of the strike, the exposure of these stars was suddenly much lower, and the Golden Eagle Award became very important.

It is also due to various factors that make the Golden Eagle Awards vaguely surpass the limelight of the Golden Globe Awards in the second session.

Of course, Daniel himself was also present.

It is rare to see Leonardo DiCaprio. It seems that it is the first time that Daniel met Leonardo and won the third best actor with "Forever".

This is not entirely coincidental.

As Leo and Toby Maguire said, if DD Pictures has a film to ask him to appear. He would consider it very well, and would even basically agree to play it -- whether it's in terms of DD's usual standards or his confidence in Daniel, he'll make this decision sensibly.

DD handed two books to Leo before.

Inception and The Great Gatsby. The former is from the headquarters of DD Pictures, and the latter is from MGM. MGM produces Gatsby's extravagant style, and DD Pictures is more suitable for "Inception", which has strange characteristics.

When these two books were placed in front of Leo, it happened that Toby was also at Leo's house, of course. He actually often enjoys the beach, wine and beautiful women with Leo.

After he saw it, he was silent.

The scripts of the two films are quite wonderful, and they belong to that kind. As soon as I see it, my eyes are bright, and I know that this is a work worthy of a shot.

To be honest, Toby was heartbroken.

It's a pity that he has never received a script from DD, MGM, etc. - it's very interesting, as it is, even though his rude scenes at the Kodak Theater were broadcast, it's unlikely that DD Films will block it like this. took him. Therefore, he couldn't even receive a script, which can only be attributed to Daniel's ignorance, in his own opinion.

In fact, Toby belongs to the same category, saying that his reputation is not too high, but not too low. After all, he starred in "Spider-Man", and he said that his acting skills are not good, but it is not that he belongs to the kind that can be easily replaced. To say that the image is not too handsome, but not ugly, is to say that there is nothing special. Under such conditions, DD Pictures can find more suitable actors in different scripts and scripts. You must know that you want to cooperate with DD Pictures Cooperation, there is more than one Leonardo, especially recently - after DD Pictures swept the "Golden Globe", it can be said that whether it wants to make a shot at Bradley Cooper and Daniel Craig. Red, or if you want to win awards like Reese Witherspoon, it is a good choice to cooperate with DD Pictures.

In this way, Toby is even less likely.

Of course, Daniel didn't have the energy to block Toby.

Even so, Toby couldn't tell Leonardo not to make these two films - in Hollywood, it is an actor's dream to work with a good director, such as Spielberg, James Cameron, Martin Smith Cosses, the Coen brothers, etc. are all people who are flocking to big stars; it is also the desire of colleagues to cooperate with good actors. The movie is not a one-man show, and it is cool to overwhelm the opponent, but for the quality of the movie, it is very good. Deadly, as long as there are actors who are pursuing, there is no hope that their opponents will be a puddle of mud. But the most rare thing is a good script, a good director, and a good rival actor. Many times, a bad script cannot be saved, and a good script can often become a classic work that everyone will remember without relying on well-known directors and well-known actors.

Leonardo himself was even more so, and he was moved by these two books.

Therefore, he decided to attend the Golden Eagle Awards and responded very quickly, and he expressed his position to the media quite generously.

"I think it's an award that can represent this era and the attitudes of hundreds of millions of people. That's very important. Any actor will ultimately be judged by the audience."

Leo's pursuit of Daniel is a topic worthy of speculation.

You know, these two are very interesting.

Before "Titanic", Leonardo's label was a talented actor, after the big ship, his label was "Jack" and "Global Icon", and then he has been running around to wash off the idol's reputation and pursue any On the road, gone forever, hard work. But Daniel officially appeared in the eyes of Hollywood from 1999, and soon became known for his amazing talent, and immediately became the second global icon with Legolas. The trajectory can be said to be very similar to that of Leonardo.

In the relatively early days ~www.readwn.com~ Daniel was called Leo's successor, or the second Leonardo, which was very common.

However, as Daniel's achievements became more and more amazing, he took Oscars one by one, filled a big room with trophies, started a company, and became a super-rich, this kind of talk gradually disappeared. Daniel is no longer anyone's successor, but has become the standard of many others, but Leo gradually lost himself in the pursuit of "acting skills" - of course, this is the opinion of the media, for Leo himself, this It is a process of breaking through oneself and seeking transformation, which is necessary and worthwhile.

Therefore, the changing process of the two people's situation can be said to be a very topical point among the entire Hollywood actors.

Therefore, the two finally communicated very closely at the Golden Eagle Awards, which can be said to have triggered a wave of news and attention.

Leo himself knew that when the news of his participation in DD Pictures' work came out, the comparison between the two would come to an end - Daniel would completely and iconicly surpass him!

But he decided to take it! (To be continued.)

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