Superhero copyright, although the current downturn is now, looking at the future, it is all a hot commodity!

In fact, the series of superhero copyrights sold by Marvel have their service life.

Generally speaking, it is 5 to 8 years!

What it means is that if the film company that takes over the superhero copyright within 5 years does not shoot the superhero movie according to the contract, then Marvel can unconditionally reclaim the copyright of the superhero!

The copyrights of superheroes such as Iron Man, Hulk, Black Widow, and Fantastic Four are all superhero copyrights with a certain license period.

But!

There is a saying that "the soldiers come to block the enemy, and the water comes to cover the earth", and there are always more ways than difficulties.

Is the age 5 years?

If you don’t shoot, will the copyright be revoked unconditionally?

Well, when the five years are about to expire, I will spend tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars to shoot shoddyly. So what can you do with Marvel?

For example: In the original time and space history, Constantine Film Company, which owns the copyright of "Fantastic Four", has operated this way many times.

In short, since you, Marvel, sold the copyright and did not pay a certain price, your copyright is definitely in my hands.

Well, even if it is rotten in the warehouse, it becomes moldy!

Not to mention Marvel's superhero copyright, it is other types of related copyrights. Major Hollywood film companies basically adhere to this operation.

Of course, not all superhero copyrights have contract years!

For example: The copyrights of the "X-Men" and Deadpool series bought by 20th Century Fox, the copyrights of "Spider-Man" bought by Zhuke, Venom, Doctor Octopus, etc., are all permanent copyrights. In other words, as long as I don't sell them, you can't do anything to me!

Zucker watched Kevin Feige leave.

"Dongdongdongdongdong~!"

Not long after, someone knocked on the door of Zucker's office. The person who came was Zucker's chief assistant - Alexander Povich Sannali Sergey.

OK, this name is really long!

In fact, as a Russian, Alexander, his name is normal among Russians. After all, Russians usually add their father's name, mother's name, or even grandmother's name. If they are married women, their husband's surname will also be added.

"Boss!" Alexander said respectfully.

"Good afternoon, Alexander. Come here at this time. It seems that you have already done what I have assigned you." Zhu Ke smiled.

“Yes, boss.”

Alexander continued: "I have roughly found out the information of Apple's various shareholders, including several companies and individuals on the market that own a large number of Apple's outstanding shares."

Zhuke nodded: "There is no need to mention the information of Apple's shareholders. After all, they are listed companies. You can find out with a little investigation. Tell me about those companies and individuals who hold a large number of Apple's outstanding shares."

In the following time, Alexander reported to Zucker in detail.

Currently, Apple's circulating shares on the market are 38.9%, of which 5% to 12% are concentrated in the hands of investment institutions and enterprises, and the remaining ones are owned by shareholders.

Among the 5% to 12% of non-voting shares, two major companies occupy the majority.

.........

One: The National Environmental Protection Foundation.

The National Environmental Protection Foundation is a semi-official institution. As the name suggests, it mainly engages in the publicity and maintenance of environmental protection, and investment and financial management are also part of it.

It owns 2.7% of Apple's shares.

......

Second: Microsoft.

On August 6, 1997, Microsoft used US$150 million to purchase a large number of non-voting stocks from Apple, accounting for 3%.

"Boss, the Apple stock held by the National Environmental Protection Foundation, was purchased as early as the beginning of 1990s, and it purchased 4.9% at that time. However, Apple is not in a good condition now. In recent years, they have successively taken some of the shares, and the remaining 2.7% of the shares are still in their minds."

Alexander is worthy of being a senior elite who graduated from a prestigious university. In such a short time, he analyzed the pros and cons, saving Juke a lot of time.

"Starting tomorrow, you contact the National Environmental Protection Foundation and say I am willing to take over this $135 million Apple stock," said Zucker.

Alexander nodded.

As Alexander speculated, the National Environmental Protection Foundation agreed without hesitation after learning that Zucker was willing to buy the shares.

Who made Apple stocks not so good at all now?!

Even though Jobs has returned to Apple and held power, it has been almost a year since Apple's products' market share has been further reduced, and it is uncontrollable.

The value of its stock has not changed much.

Even if it weren't for the current Internet industry environment and were sought after by all investors, Apple's half-dead look would have probably fallen to a fairy stock long ago.

"Boss, if I give me another week, I will be confident that I will reduce the price to $125 million." Alexander said in a deep voice.

Price reduction?

Save $10 million, what reason does Zhuke have to object?

Of course I promised him!

There is no doubt that in a short while, Zucker will be able to buy 2.7% of Apple stock, even if it is just a non-voting stock.

However.......

Zucker's acquisition of 3% non-voting Apple stock held by Microsoft was rejected!

Even if Zucker stated: "Microsoft is still not moved by willing to pay 8% higher than the market price to acquire it."

Yes, Zhuke can directly acquire Apple stocks from the stock market, but it is not so easy to acquire a large amount of stocks, and it will also lead to further growth of Apple stocks. Overall, even if the average price is about the same as the market price, it is very troublesome. Therefore, he chose to buy from Microsoft.

"Why didn't Microsoft sell its shares to me?"

Zhu Ke sat alone in the company and began to think deeply.

Time passes by bit by bit. I have to say that although Zhu Ke is still a slut with a loser mentality, he has grown a lot after more than two years of time.

After some thought and analysis based on the future that you know, the results were roughly drawn.

"Microsoft bought 3% of Apple's non-voting shares, and it was not for profit."

In fact, Zucker guessed it right.

The reason why Microsoft used $150 million to buy Apple's stock was in exchange for Apple's purchase of Apple's shares - giving up lawsuits for Microsoft's copyright infringement, and the built-in IE browser on every Apple computer in the future.

Perhaps more meaningful, Microsoft also announced that it will continue to support its office series on Mac versions and soon established a tosh software department. This measure reversed Microsoft's previous situation of lagging behind the PC version of the Mac version, and also won several grand prizes.

Of course, after Microsoft achieved its goal, it later sold all its Apple shares.

I have to say that Microsoft is a thief!

Microsoft successfully sold Apple shares before the Internet bubble, giving them a small profit.

"Oh~!"

Zhuke curled his lips and said, "Microsoft! It seems that it will be impossible to take this share from Microsoft in a short period of time."

I adjusted my mentality: "It doesn't matter. As long as Apple takes over a large share before it officially becomes rich, it will be completely OK. There is no hurry now."

In the afternoon.

Zucker left the company and took Zach Schneider and Christopher Nolan to the Hollywood Chinese Theater with two future directors. You know, today is the day when the premiere of "Titanic" is held.
Chapter completed!