The Queen's Rumored Father

Chapter 1268 The Tragedy of Cinema

The original Avengers movie underwent its first major plot revision due to the departure of Cate Blanchett and Tilda Snyder.

After the revision, the main male lead is Benedict Cumberbatch.

However, at that time, Iger, who strongly supported Cumberbatch, suddenly fell seriously ill, and Waller and Rebecca messed around, developing standalone movies such as Spider-Man, Falcon and Black Panther, and Scarlet Witch, to the point that the filming of Avengers was temporarily suspended.

Then, Iger returned and, against all odds, reinstated Cumberbatch.

However, heartbroken by Disney, Cumberbatch turned away and went to Xu Yuan.

Aeger had no choice but to settle for second best, appointing Spider-Man, Scarlet Witch, and Falcon as the three leaders of the alliance.

At this point, the plot has changed a lot.

But the damage wasn't over yet.

Iger is hospitalized for the second time, and Rebecca and Vale begin preparing for the final competition. Meanwhile, under Iger's guidance, Chapek continues to haphazardly tinker with the Avengers, filming and then pausing intermittently.

After Xu Yuan's three films were released in quick succession this year, instantly crippling Disney, Iger made a triumphant return, proposing a brand-new "Avengers X" plan.

The original script was scrapped again, and many scenes that had already been filmed could not be used.

It's practically a reshoot.

But this time, with Iger at the helm, Disney is pushing multiple fronts simultaneously. The writing team consists of over two hundred people, and filming is divided into seven groups, each shooting separately based on the various "new Avengers members" who have joined the project.

The stories of characters from X-Men, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers, Star Wars, etc., are filmed separately, with very few scenes featuring them together, so filming can be completed quickly.

Finally, they invited dozens of the world's best editing masters to work together to quickly assemble the film.

Only then could they produce this monumental masterpiece, "Avengers X," at the fastest possible speed.

It must be said that this film takes the concept of "factory film" to its extreme. The assembly line-like production line showcases powerful production and assembly capabilities.

In contrast, the recent trend in China of creating anthology films where six or seven directors collaborate to each direct a story is still in a relatively rudimentary stage of the industry.

You can tell whether someone is good or bad the moment they make a move.

On its opening day, Avengers X went viral in North America.

The film grossed over 200 million US dollars on its opening day in North America, breaking the record just set by Xu Yuan and ranking first in North American film history.

The North American box office also surpassed that of "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," which had just finished its run.

The global box office reached a staggering 12 billion US dollars in its opening weekend.

In just one and a half months, Avengers X successfully broke Xu Yuan's records for a series of blockbuster films, including Frozen, Parasite, and Forrest Gump, and ascended to the throne of the highest-grossing film in global film history.

One movie has restored global confidence in Disney.

In just three months, Iger salvaged Rebecca and Waller's year-long wreck of Disney.

This is what gives Egger his unique ability and charm.

In a short time, Disney regained its former glory, showing a posture that was just like before, ready to compete in the new millennium.

His foundation is ultimately stronger than that of the new millennium.

However, on the day Avengers X finished its run in theaters, someone no one expected showed up at Egger's mansion.

……

"Don't worry, no one knows I'm here." Xu Yuan stood by Aiger's wine cabinet, selecting the wine he would open later. "Last time you drank a bottle of my fine wine worth millions of US dollars. This time, I'm going to drink it back."

When Aiger entered and saw Xu Yuan, he was a little surprised, but he quickly got used to it.

That's Xu for you; he always manages to do things that others can't.

"I thought you guys would be working overtime all night, discussing how to deal with me and my Disney." Egger sat on the sofa, waiting for Xu Yuan to open the wine. He was old and his body was very inconvenient.

If it weren't for this, would Xu Yuan have taken matters into his own hands?

"There's something even more troublesome than this," Xu Yuan laughed, handing the drink to Aiger. "I suggest you get a checkup tomorrow."

Aiger frowned: "I haven't used the office computer lately, and I've been very careful about my contact with Chapek."

"But you can't just change all his arrangements overnight, can you? The passenger in the car, the elevator buttons, the tableware, the covers of documents and reports, and so on," Xu Yuan said. "Trust my observation skills, you've fallen ill with Egger again, or rather, you've been poisoned again."

"Of course, you don't need to be nervous. I've cured you, and you still have antibodies in your body. That toxin won't pose a fatal threat to you, but... once Chapek discovers this, it's uncertain whether other toxins will work."

Aiger had always been suspicious of Xu Yuan, but he couldn't bring himself to question Chapek about this issue.

"I need more time to think about it." Egger took a sip of his drink.

"As you wish." Xu Yuan took a sip of wine, placed the glass on the coffee table, twitched his ears, and then smiled. "In that case, I'll take my leave."

Xu Yuan jumped directly out of the window.

Aeger's heart tightened.

This is his study in the villa, which is at least five stories high. Xu Yuan...

But soon Aeger had no time to worry about these things.

Because Chapek came to give a report.

They always chatted in these private moments, and Chapek knew everything about Egger.

"Sir, all the sponsors are back, they're begging for our next movie..." Chapek's words trailed off as he saw the two glasses of wine on the table.

Clearly, Egger noticed it too.

"Chapek, you're the hero. All of this is inseparable from your perfect performance." Aiger picked up his glass and swirled it to make sure there were no streaks on only one side.

"Haha, that's all thanks to the great Eger. I only did some insignificant little things." Chapek took the wine glass and chatted with Eger for a long time before leaving two hours later.

But when Egger was about to tell people to pack up, he discovered that Chapek didn't seem to have touched that glass of wine!

……

"So, you're that confident that Egger will cooperate with your brother?" Kobe looked around and said, "I prefer the sky to this confined environment, it's so free, even though the fish outside are really beautiful."

"You're suffering from deep-sea claustrophobia, buddy." Xu Yuan patted Kobe on the shoulder, signaling him not to be nervous. "Is everyone on the ship ready? I need the most accurate information. Also, always keep someone in the same space as Egger and Chapek, understand?"

Xu Yuan was giving instructions through the walkie-talkie.

They were in a submarine, and there were quite a few people inside.

Many people were wearing diving suits, as if they were preparing for something.

After arranging everything, Xu Yuan turned to Kobe and said, "Even if Chapek didn't notice the drink I left for him, Disney's current momentum presents him with the best opportunity, and he won't let it slip by."

"Let us mourn for Mr. Iger; he had the chance to continue being the King of Disney instead of perishing at sea!"

(End of this chapter)