Chapter 55: Unconventional Operations
In early July, while the copyright dispute over "OO7: Thunderbolt" attracted attention in Hollywood, the live-action American dramas "Batman" and "Batman Movie" produced by Columbia Films made many people in North America focus on this comic adaptation.
Although the live-action version of "Batman" has released short and feature films before, it did not cause much response. After all, the harmful trend of comics at that time has not disappeared.
This time, because the number of TV viewers is large and "Batman" is a symbol of North America, it is extraordinary once it is broadcast on CBS TV (CBS) and its ratings are far ahead, which is higher than the American drama "Mission: Impossible", which has just dropped, and has become a phenomenal comic-based live-action TV series.
The creators of "Batman Movie" also took advantage of the popularity of the American drama "Batman", and the cinema is also planning to go on sale.
Regarding the popularity of the American drama "Batman" in North America, Herak deliberately watched the latest episode of "Batman" played by CBS TV, and he was not very interested in studying him.
The rough picture quality, the sound of the comic pages, and the ugly Batman clothes and chariots were able to become a phenomenal TV series this summer in 1966, which also made Herac feel a miracle, and it was this that made Lepoviz, the president of the International United Publishing Company (DC Comics), reject his acquisition.
Since Marvel's acquisition was successful and changed to Marvel Entertainment Publishing Company, Herac has never stopped the acquisition notice of the International Joint Publishing Company (DC Comics), but it has been rejected every time and has not received a definite reply until now.
The unprecedented success of the American drama "Batman" will make Lepoviz feel confident and want to attack Hollywood with the heroes and other characters in his hands.
"The company does not sell it, it only sells the copyright of adaptations of hero movies and TVs." In the office of United Film Company, Raymond Berg sat on the sand. When he heard the speech of Herac, Lepoviz, the president of International United Publishing Company (DC Comics), who spoke to Herac, gave another reply, and subconsciously glanced at the middle-aged man who suddenly visited.
Herac was slightly stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but ponder. The other party finally gave an accurate answer, which was the answer he wanted, not the answer he wanted.
Lepoviz is willing to sell DC-level heroes, which is the other party's biggest concession. Although what Herac wants more is that the other party sells the International Joint Publishing Company (DC Comics) to him, considering that in the near future, the rights to adapt the movies of Man and Batman will be bought by others. Since the other party took the initiative to mention it, he asked tentatively: "Mr. Lepoviz, tell me about your conditions."
Lepoviz seemed to feel the compromise in Herak's tone, and said with a low smile: "Our International Joint Publishing Company (DC Comics)-level hero adaptation rights are based on a five-year period. A movie must be released to complete the contract within five years. If it is not filmed within about five years, the copyright will be returned to us. At the same time, our company will also receive a 3% share of multiple channels..."
Listening to the other party's words, Herac browed and said, "He was determined to get the copyright of the level hero first, but he did not agree with the other party's words about the contract."
If he remembered correctly, although the American dramas "Batman" and "Batman Movie" became popular in 1966, it was because its plot was too light (when hitting people, the onomatopoe "po!" and "bang!" appeared), it gave the world an impression: comics are such funny and absurd things.
It is also this that caused the sharp drop in DC Comics' sales. In a few years or new stories, it is basically difficult to reply so quickly.
The five-year contract will not be taken back by them when it expires. At that time, it was also a period when Batman's popularity faded. No matter how you look at it, they are not worth it, both in the right time, place and people, which is very unprofitable.
"Mr. Lepoviz, I am willing to spend $8.58 million to acquire International Joint Publishing Company (DC Comics)."
Herak's words made Lepoviz's breathing more quickly, and also made Raymondberg look at the person in front of him who was temporarily in power.
8.58 million US dollars, although not at 100 million US dollars in this era, it is not something that ordinary rich people can afford. For the overall international joint publishing company (DC Comics), the acquisition funds are also very high.
Although the popularity of the American drama "Batman" can earn a lot of money for international joint publishing companies (DC comics), it has not reached 8.58 million US dollars in five years. Among them, it also requires sudden problems such as sudden situations in the comics industry, resulting in sales declines, so Lepoviz couldn't help but feel moved.
“I need to go back and talk to the executives.”
The other party's words made Herac not surprised at all. If Lepoviz looked indifferent to the $8.58 million, he would have to use unconventional means later.
Watching the assistant take Lepoviz out of the office, Raymondberg got up and put the monitor in front of Herac. "This is what I'm listening to Kevin McGrory and Brad at Ramada Hotel."
“Bred, Ramada Hotel.”
Herac was stunned for a moment, and quickly turned on the monitor to listen to the conversation inside. At the same time, he was surprised that Kevin McGrory would actually collude with Brad, and was even more surprised that the other party would meet and talk at the Ramada Hotel.
It seems that the two do not know that there is a copy of their Leitu on the board of Ramada Hotel.
After Herac finished listening to the monitor's conversation, Raymondberg slowly took a few indecent photos of Kevin McGrory and placed them in front of Herac.
"Is his private life so decay?"
Looking at the wild movements of Kevin McGrory and a model in the photo, as well as the smoking of marijuana in the hotel, Herac was surprised. Isn’t Kevin McGrory very dedicated?
"no."
Raymond Berger rejected all the questions of Kevin McGrory in the photo, and his eyes flashed, and he actively explained in Herak's puzzled gaze: "Kevin McGrory was me. There was no useful information in the previous few days when he followed him, so when he and his friends went to the hotel, he used alcohol and marijuana to anesthetize his brain, which made him reveal his feet."
Listening to Raymondberg's words, Herak looked at him with a dazed look and said curiously: "Aren't you a trained soldier? How could you still have such a spy technique that you can only see on TV."
Raymondberg paused when he heard this, and said seriously: "Mr. Herac, although you are currently the ruler of the secret forces, you need to report to General Maxwell Taylor and Mr. Sterlingford to allow us to introduce ourselves to our respective abilities."
Herac nodded thoughtfully, and knew in his heart that the other party should have been an agent for a while, and he was not entangled in this. He lowered his head and looked at the monitors and photos on the desktop. He felt that it was time to teach the other party a lesson.
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Chapter completed!