film world traveler

DC Comics was founded in 1934. In June 1938, the company created the world's first superhero, Superman, in the first issue of "Action Comics" and rewrote the history of American comics.

In May 1939, the company created the world's first superhero without superpowers, Batman, in the 27th issue of "Detective Comics".

Since 1940, the National Justice Society was born, with members including The Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Atom, Ghost, Doctor Fate, Time Man and Sandman. Wonder Woman later joined.

In this era, due to war factors, superheroes serve as a vision of peace for many ordinary people who long to punish evil and promote good. However, after World War II, people immersed in the joy of victory no longer need superheroes to save the world. Most of the serializations of heroes

They have all come to an end one after another, and the only remaining active heroes are the old-school Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.

DC Comics' life is not easy now, but even so, Chen Jun still spent money worth several buildings in downtown New York to acquire him.

Marvel Comics, also known as Marvel, was founded in 1939. It is still a younger brother compared to DC and has not created any well-known heroes. However, it is not without gain. There is a 21-year-old young man who is very talented in comics and is also working in Marvel Comics.

Comics company, his name is Stan Lee, and he spent a lot of money to acquire these people.

This huge sum of money to acquire a comic company made many people in the Corleone family confused as to how a few shabby little books could be worth so much money, but of course he still bought it.

Except for Chen Jun, naturally no one could predict that these figures would be money-attracting beasts in the future and would have huge influence around the world.

This is a long-term investment. Although limited by the factors of the times, it is impossible to expect them to make crazy money on the screen in thirty years. However, as the media territory embedded in the Daily Media Company, a closed-loop entertainment model has been formed for "Daily Headlines"

》It is still necessary to inject new blood.

In the future, Daily Media Company will radiate into various major media fields such as newspaper print media, television, radio, music records, and film production, forming a complete set of pan-entertainment ecological chain.

Judging from the 1940s and 1950s, many well-known film companies and broadcast media in the future have not yet prospered. Acquiring these high-quality assets now is like picking up cabbage. At present, no one is trying to integrate all media fields. Come to think of it,

If Chen Jun remembers correctly, Murdoch, who is far away in China, is still playing in the mud.

Of course, we must have soft power, as well as hard power, and we must also focus on industries that involve the basics of people's livelihood.

Chen Jun has ordered Hagen to go to Las Vegas and at the same time go to California to acquire a pharmaceutical company.

When the plane arrived in Los Angeles, Wilde, who had been promoted to become the newspaper president of "Daily Headlines" because of his meritorious service, greeted him at the airport early.

When he first returned to the United States from Sicily, Chen Jun already knew the operation of "Daily Headlines".

Because of the sniping at those big figures, the newspaper was accused by many forces of violating market rules and stopped operating for a time. The staff of the newspaper were panicked and many people changed jobs. This situation was not until the godfather moved into the Corleone Manor and all the charges were dropped.

The newspaper resumed operations, and Wilde took control of the newspaper. The newspaper gradually got on the right track, and because of the previous sensational news events, "Daily Headlines" gained huge credibility and influence. Later, sales did not fall but increased, which was a blessing in disguise.

"Are you ready for what I want you to prepare?" Chen Jun asked Wilde.

Wilde said: "Two separate office buildings can be used as their headquarters, each incorporated into the media company but independently operated by them. The newspaper has also specially recruited specialized talents, and a series of resources can promote them. And connect their New York branch.

work.”

“Well done.”

Chen Jun praised, and then introduced the two directors of DC Comics and Marvel Comics to meet with Wilde. A series of matters were discussed by themselves. The two comic companies moved to Los Angeles and operated independently. He only provided resource promotion, corresponding environment, and harvest.

Most of the shares.

He didn't pay attention to it after that. They were all companies with mature experience, and naturally there were corresponding professionals to handle it for him.

"Let's go, I'll take you to taste the delicious food here."

Chen Jun drove Marlena into a French restaurant. As soon as he entered, all male and female gazes were directed at him, and he even forgot to eat the food.

Marlena is used to this, but the eyes here just glanced away and then looked away. Even if they have hidden desires in their hearts, this group of high-income people will pay attention to decency and propriety in restaurants and in front of their female companions.

But one of them, who seemed to have no discernment, came up to me and handed me a business card: "Oh, this lady, you are truly a gift from God."

"You are so beautiful, like a goddess. Are you interested in becoming an actor? With your charm and beauty, I believe you can make men all over the United States go crazy for you."

"I'm an actor at Paramount Pictures. You can call me Martin and I can make you a female star if you're interested."

When he spoke, he didn't pay attention to Chen Jun the whole time.

Chen Jun also knows that this is an extremely normal phenomenon in Hollywood. Every moment, there will be actors or talent scouts from a certain film company who claim to be able to turn beautiful girls into popular female stars. Of course, in this process

They need to pay some price.

The temptation to aspire to be a star is great. Even a woman who originally had a good partner would choose to give up her good partner to pursue the nihilistic dream of stardom. This is where the talent scout named Martin has the confidence.

"You spoke too fast, I didn't hear you clearly?" Marlena frowned and spoke broken English.

"Are you from the countryside, or are you a foreigner?"

Martin could make a rough guess just by listening to the voice, and he couldn't help but get excited. This would make it easier to fool him. He repeated the words again, but Marlena still pretended not to understand.

Seeing her beautiful appearance, Martin took a breath and continued to repeat like a repeater, making Chen Jun next to him laugh, "How long are you going to tease him? Aren't you going to eat?"

Marlena has been in the United States for nearly two months, and her communication is basically flawless, except for her accent.

When Martin heard this, he immediately reacted and his face suddenly darkened.

Before he could get angry, Marlena had already torn up the business card in her hand, threw it at him, and frowned: "Sir, when you see a man like me, what makes you disregard dignity and etiquette?

And have the courage to step forward?"

Marlena, who came to the United States, has already absorbed some of the habits of the United States. Chen Jun said that he was very happy about this and would teach her more in the future.

Martin raised his hand to slap him, but Chen Jun easily grabbed his wrist and squeezed it hard. Suddenly he heard the slight sound of bone cracking. He winked slightly and the bodyguard next to him dragged him down.

Not everyone brings bodyguards when they have a meal. What does this mean? Many people immediately retracted their gaze.

"There is a Hollywood in Los Angeles. The atmosphere here is like this. You may have to adapt to it in the future."

Malena smiled and nodded, and the two sat at the dining table.

Soon, there was a commotion outside the restaurant, and even the owner ran out of the door excitedly. After a while, people finally saw the reason.

The big star Johnny Fontane came to the restaurant with seven or eight men and women, and among the three female faces was Vivien Leigh, the popular female star in the United States.

Chen Jun also saw them, but did not say hello.

He heard Hagen report that Johnny Fontane had already filmed the script "Vertigo" provided by Chen Jun with the funding of his godfather. This group of people was the crew because he recognized the famous director who influenced later generations.

Alfred Hitchcock.

Johnny Fontane first thanked the store owner for his welcome and waved slightly to the group of high-income and respectable people around him.

But suddenly, he saw the beautiful Marlena for the first time, and then found Chen Jun sitting opposite.

"William!"

Johnny shouted loudly and waved in the air. He had not seen this brother for a long time. His tone was full of excitement and surprise, which immediately attracted everyone's attention.

When Vivien Leigh heard this familiar name, she also turned around and looked over, seeing Chen Jun and Marlena opposite.