Naturally, the news from Fox could not be hidden from Washimine, who had always been paying close attention to it.
Although Washimine didn't know what this group of bird people were going to do, many things could be known by just a little speculation based on the existing information.
Especially seeing that the paparazzi from News Corporation have recently started hanging around Lucasfilm, it's obvious what they want to do.
So Shion immediately reminded Lucas to be careful about this matter.
After all, now that the negotiations between the two parties have been made public, it has become a reasonable thing for Shion to meet with Lucas.
At the same time, in order to increase the credibility of the matter, Shion also showed Lucas some relevant materials they had collected.
Then Lucas exploded.
It's not an explosion on the spot, but a blowup on the spot.
Honestly, Shion had never seen Lucas so angry before.
"These guys!! I have never seen such shameless people!!"
Although Lucas behaved like a mad old lion, Shion, who was sitting opposite him, did not feel scared.
Because she knew very well that the anger was not directed at her.
She just listened quietly as Lucas expressed his dissatisfaction with Fox and News Corporation using all kinds of words.
I have to say that cultured people are cultured people. Lucas did not use "F**k" and "Sh**t" throughout the whole film.
This surprised Shion a little.
Although she didn't think that these were the only two swear words in English, she was able to avoid using these two common words even when she was angry.
It can be seen that Lucas's cultural accomplishment is indeed good, and he doesn't use any dirty words when scolding people.
"Do they think I'm easy to bully because I'm old?!"
After Lucas cursed fiercely, he finally stopped.
"No, they are just used to being overbearing." Shion said with empathy, "Nanaya and I have been under their surveillance for a long time."
"You two youngsters have really good tempers. I won't spoil them like this!"
Lucas said angrily, his eyes narrowed slightly, his eyes full of cold anger.
"I will absolutely, absolutely not let them have it easy!! I will drive their family out of Hollywood!!!"
"I hope you can calm down a little, George."
Shion quickly admonished.
It's not that she didn't believe Lucas had the ability.
On the contrary, Shion knew that Lucas could do it.
Lucas was able to become a dominant figure in Hollywood because he owned more than just Lucasfilm.
Lucasfilm is just Lucas's industrial asset in Hollywood, but for him to have such a huge influence in Hollywood, of course, he needs a lot of hidden assets - such as connections.
Lucas spends a large sum of money on his alma mater, the University of Southern California, every year.
Part of the money will be used to update equipment and teaching software to help students in the film department better learn how to make movies.
The other part is to fund capable film graduates to work hard in Hollywood.
Lucas did this for not just one or two years, but for decades.
It can be said that the University of Southern California, the top film school in the United States, has benefited from Lucas for decades.
It is no exaggeration to say that the film students at the University of Southern California are Lucas' disciples.
The identity of alumni is very important to the entertainment industry. It is not only a connection but also a resource.
After decades of development, these film students who graduated from USC have become a force that cannot be ignored in Hollywood.
It's just like Nanaya worked so hard to go to Tokyo University of the Arts even if he had to take out a loan.
For a relatively closed circle like the film industry, attending a prestigious school is the most convenient way for an ordinary person like him with no background to integrate into it.
The same is true for USC. Taking into account various related relationships, this group can influence nearly a quarter of Hollywood practitioners.
If these people really boycott the Murdoch family, it is not impossible that they will be cleared out of the film industry.
But it's just clearing it out.
Outside of the Hollywood film circle, USC's influence will be much smaller.
For Shion, who has already made various preliminary preparations, simply driving the Murdoch family out is not what she wants to see.
She wants the Murdoch family to never recover.
That's why Shion stopped Lucas from settling accounts with the Murdoch family right now.
Because the time is not yet ripe.
George Lucas asked in confusion: "Shion, I didn't expect you to stop me."
"Fox has always been the distributor of the Star Wars series. If you want to have full control over the series, it's not enough to just acquire Lucasfilm."
"Don't worry, George. I've thought about this."
Shion said confidently, "Washimine already has a comprehensive plan for this."
"oh?"
Lucas raised an eyebrow in interest.
"If everything goes well, Washimine will not only be able to obtain all the copyrights of Star Wars, but also solve all the copyright issues left by Marvel at once."
"Tell me about it."
Lucas certainly knew that Washimine was in a big fight with Fox over the copyright issues of "Fantastic Four" and "X-Men".
Shion didn't keep the secret and said directly: "Washimine is planning to acquire Fox."
As long as we buy the company, there will naturally be no copyright issues.
Lucas opened his mouth slightly and looked at Shion in disbelief.
"I remember the [See Moon] website was seeking a seat at the MPAA."
Lucas suddenly mentioned something unrelated.
"Yes."
Shion nodded.
"And you're going to acquire Fox, which owns the MPAA?" Lucas continued.
"It's not like Washimine is the only shareholder of [See Moon]."
Shion's words sounded like she was answering a question irrelevantly, but Lucas burst out laughing.
"Shion, you are so ambitious."
When the laughter died down, Lucas pointed at Shion and commented.
Shion just smiled faintly: "I didn't say anything."
"Okay." Lucas rubbed his beard and said, "Tell me, how can I cooperate with you?"
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Compared to Shion, who is busy digging holes for Fox and News Corporation.
Nanaya seemed much more relaxed.
This kind of relaxation does not refer to physical relaxation, but mental relaxation.
After all, he is busy preparing for the early stages of the film and doesn't have much time to rest.
Because News Corporation's target of surveillance has now changed to Lucas, the intensity of surveillance on Nanaya's side has been reduced a lot.
This made him very comfortable.
I feel a little sorry for Lucas though.
As time goes by, the preliminary preparations for the FGO prologue have basically been completed.
After several discussions, the actor for the role of Fujimaru Ritsuka was finally chosen, a complete newcomer, Atsuhiro Inukai.
On the one hand, the actor's image met the needs of the film, and another reason was that he performed very well in subsequent auditions.
Although my acting skills still need some training, they are at least much better than the first time.
By the way, when Atsuhiro Inukai was told that he was accepted by the FGO crew and was going to the United States to film.
The parents of the Inukai thought they were being cheated and firmly disagreed.
My son is just a 16-year-old newcomer, but he is valued by the world's number one director.
You bunch of liars should at least make up better stories these days. This kind of stuff really sounds so fake.
In order to dispel their concerns, Nanaya had to go to Japan in person again.
When they saw Nanaya Kiryu herself appear at their doorstep and told them that their son would really be the protagonist of Washimine Entertainment's new movie, Atsuhiro Inukai's parents were so excited that they almost fainted.
Things were much easier after that. With the Inukai couple's numerous thanks, Nanaya took their son away.
Atsuhiro Inukaige's father even told Nanaya that if his son didn't perform well, he could whip him.
This made Nanaya embarrassed for a long time.
While doubting what kind of image he had in the minds of ordinary people, Nanaya had a sense of déjà vu from his childhood in his previous life.
Because that's what my father said to the teacher back then.
Although Atsuhiro Inukai has joined the FGO crew, he did not go directly to the set. Instead, he was thrown into an actor training camp by Nanaya for muscle building and acting training.
The current Atsuhiro Inukaige is too thin, even a little effeminate.
European and American audiences would never accept such a protagonist appearing in front of the camera.
Therefore, such training is necessary.
Not only Atsuhiro Inukai, but Yumi, Kujo Fuu and others also need to receive similar training.
After all, this time they are playing the role of heroes saving the world, so a too thin body is not acceptable.
Fortunately, Nanaya exercises on weekdays to keep in shape, otherwise he would definitely be one of them.
Fortunately, otherwise Nanaya, who has been busy with various preliminary work, would not have the time to train himself.
In the spring of 2010, Nanaya devoted all his energy to preparing the prologue of FGO.
It's May now, and the North American summer season has begun.
However, May this year has little to do with Washimine Entertainment, after all, "Avengers" will be released in July.
If there is anything to say, it is that after more than six months of screening, "Madoka Magica" has finally been taken off the shelves in North American theaters.
At this point, the first round of screenings of "Madoka Magica" has completely ended around the world.
According to the final statistics, "Madoka Magica" grossed 2.82 billion U.S. dollars worldwide, and 740 million U.S. dollars in North America alone.
This news once again reignited the topic of "Madoka Magica", which had been almost silent.
When Madoka Magica just broke the record of Titanic, everyone was indeed paying attention.
But as time went by, it was forgotten.
This time, the statistics when the film was taken off the screen once again drew people's attention to this movie.
Everyone knew that "Madoka Magica" would eventually do very well, but no one expected it to be this high. It is a full billion higher than the previous box office record holder "Titanic" which grossed $1.8 billion.
Everyone was stunned and thinking at the same time.
"Titanic" has held the record in film history for more than ten years. How many years will "Madoka Magica" hold the record?
3 years? 5 years? 10 years? 20 years?