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One morning passed without any progress, so the negotiations could only continue.

The following negotiations were still deadlocked, not because Marvel Comics did not want to sell the copyright of superhero characters, but because they were dissatisfied with Ryan's conditions.

In particular, they will no longer enjoy any form of sharing and licensing fees, including animation, film and television, TV series, and peripheral products of film and television works.

On the contrary, there is not much resistance to permanently buying the copyright.

Anyway, it's not the first time that Marvel Comics has sold the copyright of superhero characters, even the copyright of Spiderman, not to mention some second- and third-tier superhero characters.

As Ryan said the other day, people have forgotten most of Marvel's superheroes, with the exception of Spider-Man.

The hottest superheroes in North America at the moment are Superman, Batman, and then Spiderman.

"The other party still does not agree to the offer of 50 million US dollars, unless it agrees to those very harsh conditions."

In the conference room of Marvel Comics, Ronald Perelman sat on a chair, closed his eyes, and listened to the latest report on the negotiations.

"So how is the contact with other film companies or copyright companies?"

Obviously, Marvel Comics is not pointing at the Ryan family, and is still contacting some companies and organizations that are interested in buying the copyright of superhero characters.

An executive stood up helplessly and said, "I'm afraid it will be difficult to find a second buyer in a short time."

"However, there are some banks and financial institutions that have agreed to use the copyright of superhero characters as collateral for loans."

One cannot be said to be good news, but it cannot be said to be bad news either.

Mortgage!

Ronald Perelman frowned, which was not what he wanted.

In fact, he is not short of funds, and he can continue to inject Marvel Comics.

However, he has long been pessimistic about the prospects of comics, so he formulated a new development plan, using the large number of superheroes under Marvel Comics to enter the film and television industry circle.

Unfortunately, this development plan has not been approved by the members of the board of directors, and even encountered various obstacles.

"What we need now is an injection of funds to revitalize the comic book business and even increase the company's stock price, not a loan that needs to be repaid in the future." Ronald Perelman's eyes showed a faint dissatisfaction.

It is obviously impossible for a loan to greatly increase the company's stock price unless a new development plan is implemented.

But when his eyes fell on the members of the board of directors on both sides, he couldn't help shaking his head. These people would not agree to enter the film and television industry, they just wanted to guard the shaky comic business.

"Then we can only completely sell the copyrights of a group of superhero characters like the last time we faced 20th Century Fox, and we will no longer enjoy any form of sharing."

"Only, such a harsh agreement can be exchanged for 50 million US dollars, and finally meet the wishes of some people who want to increase the company's stock price." Avi-Allard couldn't help showing a sarcastic tone.

Everyone knew that Ronald Perelman was only thinking about how to increase the company's stock price so that he could take the opportunity to get more cash, just like when the company was just listed.

"Avi-Allard, remember who you are, whether you agree to this matter is not up to you, but me, and I am the boss of Marvel Comics." Ronald Perelman's stern eyes, It immediately fell on Avi-Allard.

Although Avi-Allard has directed the two animated films of "Fantastic Four" and "Iron Man", and has some status in Marvel Comics, he is far from qualified to argue with Ronald-Perelman.

It is now 1994, far from the end of the twentieth century. At that time, Avi-Allard, who was in charge of the power of Marvel film and television, could decide the development of Marvel Pictures with one word, and take back the copyrights of superhero characters that were sold everywhere.

Make plans for a live-action Avengers movie.

For a while, the meeting room became quiet.

After a while, someone finally couldn't help but said: "Things like the X-Men really shouldn't continue to happen, unless Ryan Gosling can offer an undeniable price."

"However, the differences on the price can be negotiated slowly, and the specific conditions can also be negotiated slowly."

When the meeting came here, all the members of the board of directors finally came to a consensus. They could talk, but they had to offer an undeniable price.

In the next few days, Ryan has been following the negotiating team and constantly negotiating with Marvel Comics.

As for the release and publicity of "Chain Saw 2", it was handed over to 20th Century Fox, and even the cooperation plan that had been negotiated with Touchstone had to be postponed until after Christmas.

After a few days, Ryan’s efforts were not in vain. Marvel Comics agreed to permanently buy out the copyright without any time limit. Unlike Sony, every once in a while, they have to shoot a Spider-Man movie in order to keep Spider-Man copyright.

However, the buyout price, instead of decreasing, increased a little, and Marvel Comics insisted on the revenue sharing in the later stage.

Even if the price has increased to 55 million U.S. dollars, Marvel Comics still doesn't let go, clinging to the 5% licensing share.

It's not some five percent of the North American box office, or the global box office, but five percent of all revenue.

Compared with the previous agreements reached by Marvel Comics with 20th Century Fox and Constantine Pictures, the conditions are more stringent.

It seemed that everything was reversed, and Ryan suddenly became a robbed person from a robber.

"On the buyout price, I can agree to increase it to 55 million US dollars, but the 5% share of all income is absolutely impossible."

"At most, I agree to a share of box office profits, and only two percent." Ryan retorted.

"Two percent? And it's only a share of box office profits!"

"Amazing Comics will also never agree to such a harsh sharing condition." The negotiators of Marvel Comics rejected it very simply.

"No company or individual would agree to such a condition. Five percent of all income?" Ryan said with a sneer on his face, "It's ridiculous."

"We're talking about rights to superhero characters, not Superman, Batman, or even Spider-Man."

"If you continue to insist, I can only contact DC Comics. Maybe they are willing to sell some copyrights of second- and third-tier superhero characters that seem insignificant."

When Spider-Man was mentioned, the negotiators of Marvel Comics immediately showed helplessness. They had already sold the copyright of Spider-Man.

DC Comics is the biggest rival of Marvel Comics.

"Mr. Ryan, you don't need to move DC comics out, they won't sell the copyright of any superhero characters."

Logically speaking, DC Comics will never sell the copyright of its superhero characters, even if it is only some insignificant second- and third-tier superheroes.

However, with the relationship between DC Comics and Marvel Comics, as well as the competition over the years, it may not be impossible to sell the copyrights of several second- and third-tier superhero characters, thereby preventing Marvel Comics from obtaining much-needed funds.

Back then, Marvel Comics almost bought DC Comics, which has always been regarded as a shame by DC Comics, and they would never mind adding a little trouble to Marvel Comics.

Seeing that the negotiations had reached an impasse, Ryan was not in a hurry. Anyway, it was only 1994, and there was still a long time before Marvel Comics established Marvel Studios.

During the period, Marvel Comics went bankrupt several times one after another, and there was always a chance to buy the copyrights of a group of superheroes.

As for DC comics, he didn't think about it at all.

The reason is very simple. In 1969, DC Comics was acquired by Time Warner Group. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Entertainment, and Warner Bros. is one of the seven major Hollywood film companies.

It is almost impossible to buy the copyrights of superhero characters from Warner Bros., which is far more difficult than buying the copyrights of the X-Men from 20th Century Fox, or both. It is not a difficulty.

Whether it is Superman or Batman, there have been successful precedents. It is far from comparable to the copyright of superhero characters under Marvel Comics. No matter how idiot Warner Bros. is, it will not sell the copyright of superhero characters under DC Comics.