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"If you have anything to say, tell me directly. There are many things in the company..."

Barry reluctantly sat down again and urged.

"Barry, it's not my business, it's the Disney family's business. There's a favor that needs to be repaid, and I have to step forward. How about selling me a favor?"

After Robert Egger comforted Barry, he pointed it out implicitly.

"Oh, it's a favor. It's okay. Robert, regardless of whether your proposal was passed by our board of directors at Warner, you and I have been dealing with each other for many years. It's just a small favor. Tell me, what's the matter?"

Barry Meyer smiled and nodded in agreement.

For people of their status and status, it is normal business practice for you to come and go, and to continue dating after life and death.

"It's like this. There is a personal favor that needs to be repaid. It's a favor from a foreign country. This time the other party wants to win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. No, I heard that Warner seems to have an idea as well. I'm thinking about Barry, can you give in?

, you can wait for next year, or any future Oscars, as long as you say it, we at Disney will definitely help you with our full support."

Robert smiled and said the specific thing.

Then waited for Barry's reply.

"Best Foreign Language Film? Today's Oscars?"

The smile on Barry's face paused after hearing this, and he repeated the sentence and asked again.

"Well, yes, today, hey, I just received a notice from the board of directors about this matter, and I have to find you temporarily. I am also very embarrassed. Barry, you know, although you and I are both presidents,

But the two of us are not the owners of Warner and Disney, there are still people above us who are suppressing us..."

Robert confirmed what Barry said and started complaining.

"Yes, we are not owners and cannot be dictatorial. I understand you, Robert. I really want to agree to you. Unfortunately, I really can't help you with this matter. If you and Disney decide which Oscar awards are important in the future, I will tell you.

Warner could lend a hand..."

Barry looked at Robert intently for a few times. After a few observations, he confirmed Robert's statement, but in the end he still rejected the other party's request.

"Barry, can't it be today's Oscar? It's just a foreign language film award, a small award, waiting for the next one. If Warner wants to win a super award like the next Oscar's Best Picture Award, we at Disney will definitely give our full support, how about it?

"

After Robert was rejected, he did not give up and still offered benefits to persuade him.

"Robert, tell me the truth. Is there anything going on between you and the new global super director, Chinese director Qin?"

Barry looked at Robert who still refused to give up, paused, and then asked directly.

"NO, Barry, Qin and I have never met. We have never met so-called grievances or festivals. I have never been in contact with him, and the same is true of Disney. Qin and I have no festivals at all. This request,

It's just because of the favor of the board of directors. You know their identities. Barry, I was also pressured by the board of directors and had to come forward to beg you. Barry, I don't want to go against you, and Disney doesn't want to go against Warner..."

Robert shook his head and explained with a sincere expression.

"Well, I believe you, Robert, and I really want to promise you, but I really can't. For today's Best Foreign Language Film Award, Warner, me, and CAA, we have already started making arrangements a few months ago.

Qin is in this hotel today. I can't let Qin come to attend the Oscars happily, but then change his mind and let the other party down. You know the cooperation between Warner and Qin in the past few years..."

Barry nodded, as if he believed what Robert said, but still rejected the other party's request.

Barry didn't care about favors, and was willing to exchange favors with Robert. The two families were members of one of the six giant companies in Hollywood. How could they not cooperate? It was like they were working behind the scenes. They were used to each other.

But Barry knew the difference.

Barry, who has been dealing with Qin Dong for several years, is familiar with Qin Dong's temper. It is impossible for Barry to agree to this favor.

"Barry, is a mere Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film worthy of this? In the future, as long as Warner wants to win the Oscar for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor and Actor, we at Disney can fully help. A few awards can be exchanged.

A small prize, isn't that enough? Then when you watch the next film [Avengers], I am personally willing to offer the benefits to Disney's board of directors so that the board of directors can agree to Warner's investment. Barry, what do you think of this?"

Looking at Barry's expression, Robert's face no longer smiled.

He frowned slightly, paused, and then spoke again, this time promising more benefits.

"Robert, you are really willing to invest in Warner Bros.' second installment of [Avengers]. It's such a tempting choice..."

Barry was stunned. What the other party said was something he didn't expect. This promise was not simple.

You must know that the first "Avengers" was released in May last year, but it achieved a global box office of up to 1.5 billion U.S. dollars. The box office alone brought Disney more than 500 million U.S. dollars in profits, not to mention the follow-up.

There is a huge profit chain from various copyrights, offline discs, TV copyrights, etc. Oh, and this does not include the image rights that Marvel sells to toy companies.

The popularity of superheroes has led to the promotion of superhero peripherals, and superhero toys are naturally the most popular, and the profits from them can be more than those from movies.

The first "Avengers" had a box office of 1.5 billion U.S. dollars, so the second one, even if it was poorly made, still had a box office of over 1 billion dollars. To put it bluntly, it's hard to do it even if you don't want to make money.

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This was like giving Warner money away for free, and Barry was very moved.

So I took out my mobile phone, typed a line on it, then picked up the black coffee, took a slow sip again, and then looked at Robert Egger and shook his head slowly:

"Sorry, Robert, I really want to promise you. After all, as long as you invest in [Avengers] Part 2, you can definitely make money, but I still can't promise you."

Robert was very confident and was expecting Barry to nod. When he heard this, the expression on his face solidified:

"Barry, what did you say? Are you sure you reject me? Instead of agreeing to me? This is a matter of giving away money for free. If it weren't for the pressure from the board of directors, who insisted on letting me help them complete this task and ensure that this favor was repaid, I would never

Are you really sure about letting Warner enter?"

The anxious tone and several repeated questions represented Robert's mood at the moment.

He really didn't think about it because he didn't expect Barry to refuse.

This is not a small amount of money. Even if Warner's entry is only to share the movie box office money, other copyrights, offline discs and other income are not included. The box office alone will probably start at a few million, and it will be tens of millions of dollars. It depends on Disney's concession.

How much is the share of investment in [Avengers Part 2]?

Even if the share is a few percentage points, just looking at "Avengers" with a global box office of 1.5 billion, it is still a profit of a few million to start, or even 30 to 20 million.

"Yes, Robert, I am very sure that I really cannot agree to you. Although I am very moved by your proposal, I still refuse."

Barry Meyer once again gave an answer that disappointed Robert.

"Why? Barry, are you sure you want to refuse this small prize? If Warner's board of directors finds out about this, I'm afraid your position as president may not be secure..."

Robert still couldn't figure it out, so he asked again, and with a concerned expression, he reminded Barry that Warner didn't just have the president, but also a board of directors.

"Maybe. It seems that I have to go back and think about it. When the board of directors knows about it, I will have to give an answer. Robert, I have to leave first. I have to go back and think about it..."

When Barry Meyer heard this, his face showed a solemn look, as if he was really worried.

After saying a few words, he stood up again, nodded politely to Robert as a farewell, and walked outside.

"Barry, isn't this matter non-negotiable? If Disney comes in now, will Warner want to compete?"

Looking at Barry's back, Robert stood up and shouted again without giving up.

"Yeah...this time for the Best Foreign Language Film Award, Warner must stand by Qin's side..."

Barry, who had walked a few steps, turned around after hearing this, nodded, and looked as if Warner was bound to enter, and continued walking out after finishing speaking.

"Barry, is a small award like Best Foreign Language Film worthy of Warner? If the Disney board of directors spends millions or tens of millions of dollars in order to pay off foreign favors, Warner is also willing to pay for a small award.

Field?"

Looking at Barry who was almost walking to the door, Robert shouted again.

"yeah..."

When he arrived at the door, Barry Meyer stretched out his hand and put it on the doorknob. After turning his head and giving an affirmative answer again, he opened the door and walked out.