"Water Disney used to be just a label focusing on the animation industry, but since the end of the last century, they have been constantly changing towards the media group and have basically achieved success."

The atmosphere in the room suddenly reversed, and it turned out that Duke was saying, Rupert Murdoch was listening, "I believe you know very well that Walt Disney, on the basis of maintaining the advantages of children's works, has continuously entered the adult market and occupied a lot of markets that originally belonged to us."

The rise of any media company will inevitably harm the interests of inherent forces.

Although Rupert Murdoch did not nod or echoed, Duke could tell from his face that he agreed.

"Hear, Rupert." Duke threw out a message, "Water Disney has reached a preliminary cooperation intention with Steven Spielberg. If nothing unexpected happens, Disney Pictures will become the publisher of DreamWorks Live Film Studios."

This means that Walt Disney will get the most complement to the weakest live-action film projects.

"Disney has laid a solid foundation in North America." Rupert Murdoch finally spoke, "Even if we snipe it, it won't be too obvious."

"It's true." Duke agreed with him, but changed his subject and said, "What if it's an emerging market?"

"Which emerging market?" Murdoch was a little confused.

Duke pointed his finger west and prompted, "Rupert, across the Pacific, the country you've always wanted to enter."

"I believe you know the breadth of that market better than me." Before Murdoch answered, Duke continued, "I don't know much about other aspects of the media industry. Just say that the film industry, films and related products I am engaged in are the main pillars of Fox's performance. Now, the film market in most countries such as North America, Europe, South America and even Southeast Asia is basically mature, and even if there is an increase, there will be no explosive growth."

He glanced at Murdoch, who was thinking. Duke picked up the coffee cup, took a sip, and said, "Where is the movie market that will explode in the end? There has been a consensus in Hollywood."

Murdoch seemed to want to say something, but Duke raised his hand to stop him, "I understand your concerns, Rupert. The proportion of movies over there is indeed pitiful, but don't forget the World Trade Agreement memorandum on movies and other cultural products. It will take less than a few years to take effect, and the proportion of Hollywood movies will increase to 25%, and the box office has always been only a small part of our movie revenue. As long as the movie can enter that market, it means opening up a broad sales channel for other related products."

After hearing Duke say this, Murdoch nodded slowly, "What does this have to do with our sniping at Disney?"

"Because even if the WTO memorandum is launched, there is still a certain limit on the number of movies introduced on the other side. This limit is really very small for Hollywood's huge movie production."

As long as you are not too stupid, you can see the potential and broadness of the market opposite. Although Duke's words have unique purpose, they are based on the most basic facts. Otherwise, how could they impress people like Rupert and Murdoch.

He said in a statement tone, "If there is a distribution company that can win the favor of the other party, it will undoubtedly get more places to introduce. Rupert, you have had a lot of dealings with people over there, and you should know the characteristics of that market."

Murdoch sighed softly. "Unlike ours, the favors are more important over there."

Speaking of this, he also glanced at the woman next to him, and Duke noticed his move. After all, there have been rumors outside that the reason why Murdoch married the other party was to use her identity to make a fuss, but the effect was basically equal to zero.

“Disney plans to build the largest Disneyland in Asia there,” Duke said slowly, “the investment involved is as high as tens of billions of dollars.”

As soon as these words were spoken, Murdoch immediately understood what Duke meant. "Disney's approach is quite smart."

"It's true." Duke looked at him and changed into a serious tone. "If Disney can really reach an investment agreement with the other party, it is not difficult to imagine that Disney's products will flock to that market."

This is not an imagination, but a fact that has happened once.

"What are you going to do?" Murdoch asked.

Duke was silent for a few seconds before saying, "I have been there too, and have a simple understanding of their film industry. According to my calculations, at most eight to ten years, they will definitely become the second only film market after North America. I am the major shareholder of Marvel and Warner Bros., and have participated in investing in many relatively popular movie series..."

Harry Potter series, Mission Impossible series, and Matrix series. Even Murdoch feels jealous. It is normal for those who own the copyrights of these movies and who will continue to invest in the future to pursue maximum profits.

"If Disney takes too much of the share, the movies I invest in and the works of Fox will be squeezed." Duke naturally put himself on the 20th Century Fox's front. "Rupert, my idea is, why can't we squeeze Disney out?"

"You mean to block Disney's plan to invest in Disneyland?" Murdoch immediately understood what Duke meant.

Duke said very directly, "I reached a consensus with Warner Bros. and Time Warner, and have proposed plans to build a Warner World there, with a total investment amount being no more than Disney."

"But we are one step behind Disney after all, and Warner World is far less famous in Asia than Disneyland."

Hearing Duke's words, Murdoch gently pulled the corner of his mouth and said, "So, do you want me and News Corp to join?"

"Yes," Duke admitted, "if it was just Time Warners, there wasn't enough confidence, but with your joining, we had a great chance to squeeze out Disney."

As early as the 1990s, Rupert Murdoch was ambitious to enter the opposite market. Although today, the attempts have basically ended in failure, and even Phoenix TV failed to succeed, Murdoch must have left a broad connection there.

Murdoch laughed, but said nothing.

"This is something that is good for both of us." Duke understood that if he didn't see enough benefits, the other party would never be moved. "I will be responsible for convinced Warner that as long as the investment plan is successful, News Corporation will occupy enough investment, and Warner World can also be called Warner Fox World, which is more than enough to support a paradise with the works of the two companies and well-known movie characters."

"The opposite is a society of human relationships. Although doing so will not eliminate too much caution, we will definitely give priority to introducing our products when the conditions are similar."

Speaking of this, Duke emphasized, "These products are not just movies, Rupert, don't you want Phoenix TV to appear anywhere in that country?"

No matter from which perspective, sniping Disneyland is a matter of far greater benefits than disadvantages for Duke and Murdoch.

But Murdoch still didn't speak, just looked at Duke.

Duke sighed secretly, knowing that it is useless to get close to each other. If you want to impress the other party, you only have real benefits.

"James Cameron has a new plan, but the investment is too high and the risk is too high, and Fox rejected it."

Of course, Duke is not a fool, "I know you still have some confidence in James Cameron, and your biggest doubt is the investment risk issue. Rupert, I can share the risks brought by this investment with Fox."

That's not over yet, Duke said, "As long as I am still the largest shareholder of Marvel Comics, I will try my best to stop Marvel from reclaiming the copyrights of the X-Men and Fantastic Four movies."

Rupert Murdoch stood up, apparently ready to end the talks, "I will consider your suggestions, Duke."

Duke nodded, stood up, and walked out with the Murdoch and his wife.

He knew very well that this might involve future business strategies and decisions that would be made that huge capital trends would be cautious. If he agreed on the spot, Duke would definitely doubt his sincerity.

The party ended here. When Duke left, he deliberately walked with James Cameron. Although there was no friendship between the two sides, they were not enemies, and there was also the possibility of cooperation. Moreover, when it comes to the new technology of the movie, some common topics can be found.

In the past, Duke had considered the idea of ​​playing "Avatar", but in the end he chose to give up.

Not to mention whether James Cameron really had the initial concept of "Avatar" more than ten or twenty years ago. Duke would face many difficulties in terms of technology alone.

In order to shoot this science fiction masterpiece, James Cameron has been preparing for these years, constantly going deep into the sea to shoot 3D documentaries, and has worked with Sony Electronics and IMAX to improve shooting and production technology, and has mastered a large number of patents in his hands.

A movie is not as simple as copying and pasting. It is one thing to understand the production process of "Avatar", but it is completely another thing to make it. Without years of preparation like James Cameron, don't even think about it.

If it were about five years, Duke would have the confidence to make this movie, but he would not have spent so much time and energy on a movie.

To put it bluntly, although he is a director who is classified as a technical stream by the outside world, he is not a technical madman like James Cameron.

After the party, Duke handed over the related matters to Warner, Tina Fey, Nancy Josephson and others to discuss, and continued to prepare for "Iron Man". After more than four months of preparation, the official filming kicked off in Los Angeles. (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!