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Chapter 881 Adversity

In early October, the latest episode of "Vanity Fair" features Ryan Kavanaugh as the cover character, and the caption is also written by "The Law of Maple Leaf Pictures, the young and proud Ryan Kavanaugh is eager to become the most powerful player in Hollywood."

When facing the media, the power of money is infinitely huge.

In the face of a huge money offensive, "Vanity Fair" chose to waving the flag and shouting for Ryan Kavanaugh.

“It is the truth to have money.”

In the office, Ronan looked through the article in Vanity Fair and said to Robert Iger: "Don't think Hollywood now rejects Ryan Kavanaugh and Maple Leaf Pictures. As long as they insist on the way to make money, Hollywood will one day compromise with their money."

Robert Iger agrees with Ronan's point of view: "Especially when Hollywood is short of money."

Ronan carefully recalled when the former Relativity Films really opened up the Hollywood market? After 2008!

The economic crisis caused Hollywood to be seriously short of funds, and Relativity Film, which had a large amount of cash in hand, naturally became the object that Hollywood could not wait to reach out to embrace.

Ronan asked, “Can he mobilize enough funds?”

"Don't underestimate Ryan Kavanaugh's financing ability." Robert Iger had learned about this person carefully when he was in New York before: "Ryan Kavanaugh has a very social talent. If you introduce a banker to Nicole Kidman and Penelope Cruz at a party, the two ladies will want to kill you because they are too bored in an hour. But if this person is Ryan Kavanaugh, they will fall in love with him. An hour later, everyone is signing a financing contract, then singing a song, and flew to Cabri in Italy to celebrate, although they were still in New York just now."

Ronan sighed: "Ryan Kavanaugh enters Hollywood and enters our sight. What should we do?"

Robert Egg didn't answer, but he already had an answer in his heart - like a beauty who walked into a men's prison.

Ronan said again: "Ryan Cavano is like a child born in Beverly Hills, and the money is a bit too fast."

Robert Eiger said bluntly: "Financial is a double-edged sword."

"We must keep that line, too." Ronan agreed completely, and then asked, "Is there any new situation on Disney?"

Robert Iger said: "Roy Disney is well prepared and has made continuous moves recently. Michael Eisner is arrogant and proud and tired of resisting. In addition, we and the most important Wall Street companies adopt a silent onlooker attitude, and his path is getting narrower and narrower."

Ronan asked, "The Wall Street companies have no other statement?"

Robert Eiger replied: "Don't expect too much from them, they won't take the initiative until they see the opportunity really appear."

Ronan nodded slightly: "It depends on Michael Eisner's situation now."

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Sacramento, the capital of California.

Michael Eisner hurriedly walked into a business club and met an old friend, Mario Brady, in the reception room.

This investor, known as the "Super Mario" in California, is also a major shareholder of Disney, with a shareholding ratio of more than three percent.

Roy Disney's activities have attracted the attention of Michael Eisner. The bad results of his previous contact with many shareholders have also made him fully aware of his own situation.

If he does not win more support from others, he will be unable to step down.

"Did you hear Roy Disney fan the flames everywhere?" Michael Eisner went straight to the topic: "He is likely to attack me at the shareholders' meeting at the end of the year..."

Speaking of this, Michael Eisner glanced at Mario Brady, who slowly savored the coffee, as if he hadn't heard it.

Michael Eisner said: "Mario, you have been my most determined supporter since I advocated priority for your investments ten years ago. This time, I also need the support of you and your partners."

With his pride, being able to say such words is enough to prove that the current situation is very unfavorable.

Mario Brady put down her coffee cup and said, "Mike, my investment in Disney is my biggest investment, and it can be said that it is the most successful investment."

Michael Eisner breathed a little relieved: "Your investment will get a greater return in the future." He relaxed a lot: "Mario, please continue to support me in this shareholders' meeting."

Mario Brady suddenly changed her voice: "Mike, I have some suggestions about the shareholders' meeting at the end of the year."

"Please say." Michael Eisner has hardly put such a low stance in recent years.

"You should quit your job voluntarily." Mario Brady's voice was not high, but she was extremely firm: "You can still leave with a decent amount before the shareholders' meeting."

Michael Eisner couldn't believe his ears: "What?"

Mario Brady said slowly again: "We have been friends for many years. Listen to my advice. If you have made contributions to Disney, no one can deny your contributions. As long as you can resign voluntarily, I believe that shareholders will not bite you, Roy Disney will take the initiative to make concessions, and the lawsuit in the Delaware Court of Equity will end up in vain."

"You..." Michael Eisner looked at Mario Brady, and temporarily held back his excitement and asked, "Why?"

Mario Brady said it for granted: "I just said that Disney is my biggest investment, and I have to be responsible for my investment."

Michael Eisner's anger rushed straight into his forehead. After so many years, who had fought with him directly except Roy Disney? But he was not an ordinary person after all, reminding him: "Mario, don't forget, who gave you the opportunity to invest in Disney? Who made Disney from a small studio to today's entertainment media group! Who made your investment value double!"

"It's you." Mario Brady didn't deny this: "These are done under your leadership and decision-making."

Michael Eisner bent his fingers and knocked the table hard: "You are not admonishing now! You are betrayal!"

No one would like to blame for betrayal. Mario Brady was also a little excited and unconsciously raised her voice: "Betray? Are you kidding, Michael? This is my investment, my shares! Indeed, you have made great contributions to Disney, but that was before! From two thousand years onwards, Disney's performance is commendable? Except for the local area, all Disneylands are losing money! The live-action film business you advocated for the development of, the most profitable one was a small investment film like "The Princess Diary"!"

From the perspective of an investor, he has already been unable to bear the Disney helm: "Besides the Disney animation business, in addition to Pixar Studio's animation movies, Disney has other works that can be shown? Your conflict with Steve Jobs has led to Pixar Studio being away from Disney! There are offline peripherals, Disney's proud revenue focus has been compared by a pink pig in recent years!"

Mario Brady seemed to have had enough of Michael Eisner: "Besides talking about the loss of talent, Robert Eiger is such an excellent management expert, you actually transferred him to Tokyo, which led to being poached by Relativity Entertainment. Also, Jerever Carsonberg, you forced him away, look at the current DreamWorks animation studio, don't you feel ashamed?"

This series of accusations fell into his ears, and Michael Eisner's emotions gradually calmed down.

Mario Brady waved her arm hard: "The situation at Disney is already very serious, and the interests of shareholders cannot be guaranteed. Even without Roy Disney, there will be other people joining shareholders to rush you to step down."

If it were someone else, after such reasonable and well-founded accusations, they might really feel ashamed, but who is Michael Eisner? How could he think it was his responsibility? How could he take the initiative to take the blame?

"Don't be deceived by Roy Disney's hypocrisy." Michael Eisner gradually calmed down: "Mario, if it weren't for Roy Disney's split, how could Disney have problems?"

Hearing this ruling of slander, Mario Brady's heart became even colder. The head of a company didn't even dare to take responsibility. Can she have other hopes?

"Resign." Mario Brady persuaded for the last time: "This is good for all aspects."

Michael Eisner laughed, what are the benefits of resigning? Disney completely lost control, and he became the lamb to be slaughtered under Roy Disney's knife? Waiting for the Delaware Equity Court lawsuit to be lost and then lose all the bankruptcy?

Mario Brady looked at Michael Eisner and from the perspective of investors and shareholders, he hoped that things could end in a relatively peaceful way and Disney would get back on track as soon as possible.

Michael Eisner said coldly: "I will not resign. Mario, after the shareholders' meeting, is still me, Michael Eisner, and it will not be Roy Disney."

After saying this, Michael Eisner stood up and left the reception room without waiting for Mario Brady to respond.

After leaving the business club and boarding the car waiting outside, Michael Eisner felt heavy pressure.

The situation was even worse than he thought, and even shareholders led by Mario Brady stood opposite him.

He asked the assistant in the co-pilot: "How is the acquisition and financing situation?"

"We acquired shares in several small shareholders, but the funds were limited." The assistant quickly said: "Finding is difficult. Since the Delaware Equity Court litigation case has occurred, financial institutions have refused to negotiate with us..."

Michael Eisner frowned. Will Roy Disney really be kicked off the stage?

Looking back on his twenty years at Disney, Michael Eisner feels that his achievements are brilliant and even great, so how can he be driven out of office?
Chapter completed!
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