America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 204
Three hundred million dollars.

For Rockets current owner Leslie Alexander.

About equal to this guy, more than 70% of his total net worth at this time.

For Abel.

This is just the total amount of aircraft orders he ordered from Boeing and Gulfstream.

At the same time, for him, this is almost equivalent to a person with a monthly salary of 588, who recharged [-] while playing games.

Can't say it's not worth mentioning, but that's it.

Abe didn't even go to Houston himself.

Just have York West come over with the man and the check to sign the contract.

At the same time Abel asked York Sea to take it.

And his boss, the requirements for the upcoming Houston Rockets in the next six months.

Two words: poor performance.

It's so bad that it can't be added.

His boss wants the Rockets, and strives to be bad enough to get the No. [-] pick before June this year.

In addition, he asked David Jones to make an international ocean-going call.

To the two heads of the Smith Capital branch in Shanghai.

Abel asked the two persons in charge to find a young basketball player named Dayao in Modu.

The two people in charge are required to use all means to lure Dayao to the United States this year for the draft.

Since Dayao was supposed to come next year.

That Abel felt that it would be better to let him come over sooner.

There are Houston Rockets invested by themselves.

It is definitely possible to let Dayao play for a few more years, so that he will not be scrapped and retired so quickly.

Wait until the end of this year's NBA offseason.

Next year, Abel will let the owners of all basketball teams in the NBA know what a Western dynasty is.

But this is a lifelong career for most NBA owners, that is, sports businessmen like Leslie Alexander.

For Abel, it was just one of his games.

And he added a few strokes of thick ink to his own character design.

At noon of the day.

Alan Baker also returned smoothly.

We all had a simple working meal in the staff restaurant of MGM.

"Sony Columbia ultimately opted for the third option."

Alan Baker reported to the boss while cutting the average-tasting steak:

"That is, re-sell the copyright of Spider-Man to us for $2000 million."

"But they have another condition."

"That is to give Sony Columbia a certain amount of investment when Spider-Man is shooting a comic book movie."

Sitting opposite Alan Baker, Abel, who was eating the same work meal, nodded and shook his head:
"Go and reply to them. This request can be fulfilled."

"But they can only invest in the first film, and they will not be given priority investment in the future."

Abel vaguely remembered.

The old spider trilogy in parallel time and space, the box office is better than the first.

The first one is the worst.

Nor did he want to corner Sony Columbia.

The broken boat also has three catties of nails, pushing the neon cabinets and Columbia movies into a hurry.

If you let them jump the wall in a hurry, things can easily get out of their control.

It is still a good deal to be able to spend 2000 million US dollars to buy the little spider back.

Besides, Abel also wants to change the heroine of the first part of the old spider trilogy and let Annie play it.

Some plots may also be added or deleted.

I don't know if it can be changed, if the change is not good, the box office will not be very good.

That allows Sony to participate in the investment, and it can also share some of the pressure on MGM.

If the modification is good, then MGM will shoot it by itself.

Alan Baker answered the boss while chewing the average-tasting steak:

"That should be fine. I think those neon people will say yes."

"here you go."

Abel complimented Alan Baker.

He turned to look at MGM CEO Robert Iger sitting next to him.

"Robert. You heard what we said just now."

Abel smiled and said:
"It's time to start preparing the little spiders that belong to MGM. I hope your little spiders can satisfy Americans."

"Of course." Robert Iger smiled, and he was also eating an ordinary cheap steak.

There were about ten people sitting around this long table.

They are all senior executives of MGM and the senior entourage around Abel.

There are still many people eating in the staff restaurant of more than 200 square meters.

However, anyone who wants to eat here today must undergo a physical security check.

"We have been prepared for a long time. Marvel has prepared a script for more than two months."

Organized by MGM with contributions from Marvel.

Abel's version of the Spider-Man script that Able roughly requested.

Abel had seen it himself.He personally thinks it should be better than the old spider trilogy.

At that time, if the special effects are improved, it may not necessarily exceed the box office of the first film of Old Spider.

In addition, filming must begin immediately.

The old spider in parallel time and space, the reason why the box office can be so high.

One of the big reasons is because of the incident in September this year.

After that, many Americans panicked.

Spider-Man, the comic book superhero they have seen since they were young, can appear in the movie after that.

This will allow Americans who fantasize about superheroes to protect themselves at that time to gain some psychological comfort.

At the same time, this is also the reason why other superhero movies in later generations can succeed.

Because after that, Americans really lost their sense of security to a certain extent.

They start to crave superheroes.

It's ironic.

Hearing Robert Iger's answer, Abel nodded with a smile.

The chairman of MGM put down his knife and fork after eating. He couldn't eat this cheap steak.

"By the way. After Spider-Man. There are so many superheroes in Marvel, which one do you plan to make?"

Previously, Abel's request to MGM and Marvel was just to let them shoot Spider-Man first.

He didn't care about other comic book heroes.

Just let MGM have free rein.

Just when we were talking about this matter today, he asked.

Robert Iger quickly replied:

"After Parker, our idea is to bring Thor to the screen."

Hearing this answer, Abel frowned slightly, and then quickly unfolded.

Because Abel knows that Thor's popularity is among the top three Marvel superheroes except Parker.

Before that, Thor's copyright was also sold to Marvel.

When Abel bought Marvel last year, he asked Marvel to contact him.

The price doubled, and buyers quickly sold Thor back.

After Spider-Man, if there is no way to get back IP such as Fantastic Four and X-Men.

According to the popularity of Marvel IP in the United States, it is also a normal decision to let Thor be behind Spider-Man.

Forget about Iron Man.

The Iron Man of later generations, it can be said that the character has almost all the perfect attribute labels.

Tall, rich and handsome are not enough to describe the kind of persona.

But in the original Iron Man set.

It can be said that many of Iron Man's plots are actually restricted-level settings.

It is everyone's favorite GHS bridge section, which is the original task of Tony Stark in Marvel.

For this reason, in the parallel time and space, in 2008.

Marvel is planning to rely on "Iron Man" to fight to the death. In fact, it has carried out an all-round transformation of Iron Man's character design.

Eliminate the bad elements, and keep the good ones to strengthen, and this is how to get the Iron Man with the perfect personality in the back.

What is the strength of a human being, comparable to a god, that is a super-modified human design.

Before that, Iron Man was only a mid-range popularity in Marvel.

In the entire American manga world, it belongs to the bottom one.

After thinking about it, to be honest, Abel didn't know what Thor would look like without Iron Man in front of him.

This made Abel couldn't help but suggest:

"Maybe you guys can shoot Tony Stark first. I like the bitch better."

Tony Stark at this time, its labels are cheap mouth, flirtatious, GHS
After Robert Iger heard this request from his boss.

The CEO of MGM was slightly taken aback.

Then Robert Iger reacted, and he immediately said:

"Okay. We will start market research right away. As long as it is suitable, then I also think it is best to shoot Iron Man first."

Abel shrugged and said with a smile:
"It's up to you to decide. Things like shooting movies should be done by you professionals."

Abel would be fine if he didn't say so.His boss said so.

Robert Iger couldn't help but think about it.

The result of thinking too much is.

Follow-up MGM and Marvel after Spider-Man.

There is a high probability that Iron Man will really be the next main work.

Abel and Robert Iger talked about Cameron again.

"We must send someone to urge him from time to time." Regarding Cameron, Abel emphasized:

"James, if we don't rush him, he can delay what he finished in one year to two or three years. And it's just that he thinks it's not perfect!"

"But you must know that he is one of the best directors in the world. There are very few works that can make him feel perfect."

"In the market, I think a lot of times, the audience doesn't need perfection. What they want is good-looking and interesting."

"And we as studio owners and managers."

"What we want is a balance between cost and profit, and maximize profits as much as possible."

"Robert, do you understand me?"

Robert Iger would explain if he didn't understand.

What's more, he felt that what the boss said was quite reasonable.

Everyone shoots commercial movies, the main purpose is to make money.

If you really want to play some kind of film art, then go to Europe.

Robert Iger nodded and said:
"I think so too. Boss, please rest assured. I will keep an eye on James myself."

With the guarantee of Robert Iger's words, Abel nodded.

Robert Iger is very capable. With him staring at Cameron, Abel feels that he can feel a little more at ease in this regard.

Abel, who had lost his appetite for the cheap steak in front of him, looked up at the MGM staff restaurant.

This is a restaurant of about 200 square meters, maybe even bigger, with dozens of long tables, similar to a school cafeteria.

MGM employees, when you don't want to go out to eat.

You can spend relatively little money here and have a working meal here.

If you don't spend a lot of money, don't think about how good the taste is.

Abel also could see that the staff restaurant had a bit of history.

Both the decoration and the ground are a bit old, and it looks like the style of the 70s and [-]s.

The headquarters building of MGM itself already has a bit of history.

It has been almost 30 years since its construction, and there have been a lot of buildings around it that surpassed it.

The only thing it is better than those surrounding buildings is its location and land value.

Thinking of this, Abel spoke casually:
"Wait next year, if "007" and "Spiderman" are qualified at the box office. I will directly fund and build a new headquarters building for MGM near Beverly Hills."

Hearing the boss's words, Robert Iger was very happy.

If the company does not need to pay for the company's new headquarters competition.

Anyway, it's a good thing.

There are new, prettier and better buildings for offices.

It is also a symbol of the company's strength, and it will make the company's employees feel happier at work.

Robert Iger was about to praise his boss a few words, but he heard the boss say again:

"There is also the taste of the food in the staff restaurant, which is really average. But with such average food and so many people coming to eat, MGM has done a good job."

The boss's last words made Robert Iger startled.

Your Excellency the CEO consciously turned his head and looked behind.

The CEO saw the MGM employee restaurant, which usually only had [-] or [-] people at most.

Today, it is packed everywhere, and many of them are actors who come to the company for business.
There are really a lot of people coming to eat.

Robert Eger suddenly understood what - this group of Hollywood bitches, hey!!!

"what?"

Suddenly heard by Robert Iger, the boss yelled in surprise.

"BOSS? What's wrong." Robert Iger hurriedly asked.

"Over there." Abel pointed to Robert Iger and pointed in a direction behind the CEO.

Robert Iger looked over and saw the boss pointing at a young actress.

The actress sees Robert and Abel looking at her.

She quickly returned a smile, then lowered her head to avoid her eyes.

This makes Robert only see that the actress is beautiful and looks young.

"That actress, is she making a movie for the company?" Robert Iger heard the boss ask.

Robert Iger didn't even recognize the actress, he just thought it looked pretty from a distance.

The MGM CEO immediately waved for his secretary to come over.

Robert Iger gave the secretary a few words.

Abel waited quietly.

Two minutes later, Robert Iger told Abe who the actress was.

"Scarlett Johansson," said Robert Iger softly.

"This is her name. She plays the heroine Suzanne in the feature film "American Paradise" that our company is shooting."

Abel thought it was Scarlett Johansson.

Abel just glanced casually just now, and his eyes just happened to be on Scarlett Johansson.

Scarlett Johansson happened to be looking at him at this time, and their eyes met.

Abel thought she looked familiar, young and beautiful at the same time.

Scarlett Johansson herself hurriedly lowered her eyes, not daring to look at the super boss.

Out of curiosity, Abel asked Robert Iger who she was.

I didn't expect it was really Scarlett.

At this time, Scarlett Johansson had just turned 16 years old.

But she was born as a child star and made her first movie in 1994.

He is only sixteen years old now, but he has participated in shooting and even starred in quite a few movies.

At this time, the widow sister is far from being as beautiful and sexy as later.

Abel saw her and thought she was beautiful and familiar, so he didn't recognize her immediately.

"Oh, I see." After listening to Robert Iger's introduction, Abel nodded and said nothing.

It's just that his boss didn't say anything, but Robert Iger secretly remembered it.

After all, it is rare for so many actors to "eat" in the staff restaurant today.

There are many handsome men and beautiful women in it, and even Hollywood first-line actresses.

But Abel didn't pay attention to anyone, he followed a humble actress who was born as a child star, and even asked.

Robert Iger, the CEO, if he doesn't care about it.

Then he is probably not a conscientious manager in Hollywood.

So when Abel was planning to leave MGM in the afternoon.

Before Abel got into the car, he saw Robert Iger and hurried over.

"Hi! BOSS, sorry." Robert Iger said:
"I forgot to let you see a document. I'm afraid you've already left, so I'll bring it here myself."

"Oh, what document?" Abel responded, but his eyes fell on Robert Iger.

Scarlett Johansson was staring at herself with a pair of beautiful big eyes.

Is this sending files?

This is sending Scarlett Johansson.

"It's about the Spider-Man Parker comic book, the budget approval document."

Robert Iger Businessly says:
"At that time, Miss Scarlett Johansson was passing by my office. I asked her to bring the documents for me. Boss, your signature is required on this."

"Oh, I see." Abel smiled, also looking businesslike.

"Give it to me, Miss Johnson." Abel smiled and reached out to Scarlett Johansson.

Scarlett handed over the document decisively, and at the same time gave Abel a bright smile.

She added: "Here, Mr. Smith!"

She seemed calm and well behaved.

It was the chest that was already quite large was rising and falling rapidly, revealing her nervous mood at this moment.

After receiving the document, Abel looked at it and found that according to the procedures and regulations, this document really needs to be signed by himself.

Abel shook his head with a smile, and quickly signed his name on it.

He said:
"I will authorize you for similar documents in the future, Robert, and you can be responsible for them yourself. You don't need to ask me to sign it anymore. I trust you, you are a qualified subordinate."

"Thank you for your trust." Robert Iger smiled:

"Satisfying you is the happiest thing for me today."

"Okay. Goodbye, Robert. I'm going to Marbury later. The temperature is good this afternoon. I want to go swimming there. Hope you have a good afternoon today."

Abel said goodbye with a smile, and at the same time said goodbye to the young Scarlett Johansson:
"Miss Johnson, I hope you have a good afternoon too. Goodbye."

(End of this chapter)