Global Best Actor: Starting with Picking Up Attributes in America

Chapter 433 Using Performances as a Substitute for Purchasing

This battle will not be easy!

Chen Xun knew very well.

Disney is the world's largest entertainment empire, with deep pockets and ruthless methods.

Trying to snatch meat from its mouth is like pulling teeth from a tiger's mouth.

In the past, Chen Xun was known as an actor who could carry the box office, so other production companies were very friendly to him.

Once Chen Xun takes a position in the film studio, other studios will see him as an enemy trying to take a slice of the pie.

But he had no choice.

Seize this opportunity to rise to the top and become a true Hollywood giant, or miss it and remain a small company dependent on the Big Six, always at risk of being swallowed up.

Since receiving Chen Xun's message, Robert has been preparing to discuss the proposal.

Chen Xun also had great confidence in Robert.

However, things didn't turn out as simply as Chen Xun and Robert had imagined.

After communicating with Fox, Rob arrived at Chen Xun's villa as soon as possible.

The top agent, who is always impeccably dressed in a suit and tie with his hair combed perfectly, now had his tie askew around his neck, his hair a mess, and his briefcase was slammed onto the sofa with a thud.

He plopped down on the carpet, grabbed the iced cola from the table, and chugged down more than half the bottle before finally managing to utter, "Those Fox guys are a bunch of arrogant idiots!"

Rob visited Fox headquarters three times during this period.

Robert, who had always been treated as an honored guest, was unexpectedly met with a cold reception after explaining his purpose.

"You have no idea how outrageous they are!"

Rob got angrier and angrier as he spoke, gesturing wildly as he complained, "I had just sat down and hadn't even mentioned the acquisition yet when James asked me if Chen Xun was free lately? We have a project we'd like him to star in."

"They change the subject as soon as I bring up the acquisition!"

Chen Xun had anticipated this, but he did not expect Fox Studios to react so strongly.

"They simply don't want to talk to us!"

Rob rolled his eyes: "In their eyes, Seeking Star Entertainment is just a small workshop supported by one person, not even worthy of shining Fox's shoes."

Fox is, after all, a century-old established manufacturer; even a weakened giant is still bigger than a horse.

Even with their current precarious financial situation and even though Disney has been making covert contact, their inherent arrogance will not disappear.

Rob slumped on the sofa, utterly dejected, and said, "I finally understand. They never wanted to sell the company. Everyone thought Disney's acquisition was a done deal, but the Murdoch family wasn't willing to give it up. Fox is their life's work; who would willingly hand it over like that?"

He paused, then said in a complicated tone, "They told me they're preparing to launch 'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw,' a spin-off IP of Fast & Furious, focusing on Hobbs and Shaw. They want you to play the villain, an international agent, with more screen time than the two main characters combined."

"We're offering you a base salary of $3500 million, plus 25% of the global box office revenue. That's the highest salary in Hollywood history."

"They said that as long as you join, this IP will definitely be a hit. If three more blockbuster series are released, Fox will be able to survive and there will be no need to sell it to Disney."

A base salary of 3500 million plus 25% of box office revenue is indeed an attractive offer.

Based on the box office appeal of the Fast & Furious series, with a global box office of at least $10 billion, Chen Xunguang could receive $2.5 million in profit sharing. Including his salary, he could earn nearly $3 million from a single film.

Rob looked at Chen Xun and tentatively said, "How about we agree to their offer first? After all, a movie only lasts a few months. We can make a lot of money and build a good relationship with Fox. Maybe they'll be willing to sell their assets to us then."

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"No!"

Chen Xun shook his head, his tone firm: "They don't want to build a good relationship with me; they want to use me as a lifeline. Once I join 'Special Operations,' they'll feel they still have a chance to turn things around, and they'll be even less likely to sell their assets. They might even ask for exorbitant prices, driving the asset prices sky-high."

Rob said thoughtfully, "I checked Fox's recent financial statements. Their debt has exceeded $300 billion, and they have to pay $20 billion in interest every year. The Fast & Furious spin-offs are very risky. If Hobbs & Shaw flops, Fox will be finished. Disney will then buy it at a lower price, and we won't even get a slice of the soup."

Thinking of this, Rob became a little anxious: "We can't just wait like this, can we? Disney will make an official announcement soon, and by then it will be too late!"

Chen Xun put down his coffee cup, stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looked at the Hollywood sign in the distance, and a glint of shrewdness flashed in his eyes: "They want Chen Xun as an actor, then I'll give him to them."

"what?"

Rob was stunned: "Didn't you just say no?"

"I didn't say no, I meant we can't let this performance go to waste."

Chen Xun turned around, a sly smile playing on his lips: "They want me to save Fox, no problem, but the price they have to pay isn't the $3500 million salary, it's Fox Searchlight Pictures, and the entire European distribution network."

Rob's eyes lit up instantly: "You mean—we'll turn the tables on them?"

"right!"

Chen Xun nodded: "Go to Fox again tomorrow and tell them that I am willing to play the villain in 'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw' and I can do it for free. But I have one condition: I want to acquire Fox Searchlight Pictures, the library of independent films after 2000, and all the distribution channels in Europe for $50 billion, in the form of actor salaries plus cash from SearchStar Entertainment."

"Zero pay?"

Rob gasped, "That's too ruthless! They're definitely going to be tempted! After all, what they need most right now is cash, and what they want most is your box office guarantee."

"more than."

Chen Xun added, "You also need to tell them that I can sign a three-film contract with them. In addition to 'Special Action,' they can also star in two other films in the future, but for each film, they have to sell a portion of non-core assets to Xunxing Entertainment."

After hearing Chen Xun's words, Robert's eyes widened: "Brilliant! That's an amazing move!"

"Aren't they treating you like a lifeline? Then tie yourself to the acquisition deal. If they want you to save the company, they have to give us assets first."

"If they don't agree, then we'll turn to Disney. Disney will definitely be willing to sell these assets to us in exchange for our future film distribution rights."

"That's right!"

Chen Xun smiled and said, "Fox is like an ant on a hot pan right now. Disney offered them a very low price, and they're not willing to accept it."

"If I extend an olive branch at this time, they have no reason to refuse. After all, if they refuse me, they can only sell to Disney at a low price. If they agree to me, they will not only get me as a box office guarantee, but also get a higher price than Disney. Maybe they can really turn things around."

Rob jumped up excitedly, spinning around three times. "That's awesome, bro! How come I didn't think of that! I'm going to Fox first thing tomorrow morning! Let's see how they try to fool me this time!"

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