Chapter 1486 Aftermath

"That chair..."

Low clouds and drizzling rain enveloped Beverly Hills. The tall and stalwart man stared out the window, as if he was moved by the scenery and seemed a little lonely.

"What chair?"

Jenny loves this deadly melancholy temperament. Her hearing has always been sensitive, and men's murmurs can't escape it.

"nothing."

Song Ya kissed the forehead of Jenny who was snuggling into her arms, "Changing clothes, we are leaving."

"Are you going out?" Another woman walked out of the bedroom.

Christina Ricci, she just won the Best Supporting Actress at the 76th Oscars last month with the movie The Devil, and Song Ya contributed a little bit.

In the same movie, Harvey also helped the ugly Renee Zellweger get the best actress crown.

The Lord of the Rings crew is the big winner of this year's Oscars.

Charis was not shortlisted for the award-winning film she starred in, but her resources are still good, and she has already gone abroad to shoot the epic blockbuster: Alexander the Great directed by the great director Oliver Stone.

"Yes, to the funeral."

Song Ya embraced the two concubines, enjoying the highest enjoyment with both hands.

‘Following a vote of no confidence at the shareholder meeting, Eisner announced his resignation as chairman of Disney after the board meeting the next day. Independent director George Mitchell took over. George Mitchell graduated from Bowdoin College in 1954 and served as a federal senator and Senate majority leader...'

‘George Mitchell, who had just passed the re-election vote of the independent director, continued to be opposed by Disney shareholders. The Save Disney Movement subsequently launched two motions to hold an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders, but both failed...’

After all, Eisner desperately chose to embrace power for that chair, and George Mitchell and Goldman Sachs also rewarded him to pass the test, but since then, he has not dared to take the risk of taking the risk of shareholders and hostile forces such as Linton and other fundamentals. His majesty the emperor who attacked Disney will no longer have the authority to say what he says. Although Robert Iger does not seem to choose to act in full accordance with the interests of Jobs and others, he still has a glimmer of hope for his empty check.

On the other hand, he has won the 100% loyalty of Linton, who is already weaker than Robert Iger in Disney and is extremely disappointed. Linton and Linton's allies have instantly transformed from staunch royalists to those who can only rely on foreign aid from the Black Pharaoh A+ department. new faction,

This almost emptied Eisner's base.

The struggle is still going on, but the struggle itself is not important anymore.

Jobs' Pixar animation and Song Ya's A+ series are both going to go, and it will take time, but it doesn't matter whether they go or not.

Those who support Jobs within Disney will continue to support him, and even more so in the future, as will those who support Song Ya. As Eisner told Linton, George Mitchell, the candidate for chairman, is unable to intervene in Disney's internal management. , and he only has the CEO position left, and he can wait until Disney's stock price rebounds before he is expected to regain the support of shareholders.

But before that, he couldn't afford another turmoil in Disney, so he could only compromise and turn a blind eye.

All appearances seem to be following his ingenious design, but the inside is far from the case.

"Amen……"

It was raining non-stop, and Song Ya, dressed in black, put a bouquet of flowers on Johnny Carson's coffin, and then slowly moved forward in the queue formed by the blossoming black umbrellas, towards Johnny Carson's elderly brother and young widow. , his ex-wife, and his ex-wife’s children, grandchildren, nephews and grandchildren shook hands to express their condolences. The former talk show king left about 100 million yuan in wealth and a long stream of royalties and other income, but he arranged his funeral very well. The heirs of these properties should not As for making too much trouble.

"APLUS, Daniel."

When everyone set off to leave, Johnny Carson's apprentice David Letterman stopped Song Ya and Daniel who was traveling with him.

"David, Mr. Disney."

Song Ya and Daniel shook hands with David Letterman and the much older Roy Disney. From the fight with Eisner on the Disney board of directors in November last year, to the end of the board meeting on March 4 this year, he and Eisner are here After a fierce battle that lasted four months, both sides lost.

The four chatted in low voices and walked towards the car parked on Cemetery Road. Jenny, who participated in the publication of Johnny Carson's autobiography, and the general manager of Litman Publishing were also there.

"Ha! Did you hear that? Both APLUS and Roy went to Johnny Carson's funeral."

At the Disney board meeting in early April, George Mitchell walked into the meeting room in high spirits, and did his part to sit down on the chair dedicated to the chairman at the top.

"It's time for Johnny's big mouth to hang out."

CEO Eisner complained indifferently, and then glanced at the faces of Vice Chairman Linton and COO Robert Iger who were facing away from the side.

"Ignore them, our stocks have performed very well recently, and it all depends on the hard work of everyone here!"

After the board meeting on the 4th of last month, Disney’s stock price fell from the early 20s to as low as 18 and a half yuan. However, because Pixar animation and A+ department did not seem to be so aggressive to leave, they then began to recover, and today they have stood at the 2nd level. Sixteen yuan, with a market value of over 48 billion.

Goldman Sachs, who won a big victory, was happy, and George Mitchell was naturally happy too. The majority leader of the Senate is an old calendar. He was just promoted to the board of directors. He praised and encouraged at the meeting, and then bared his fangs: "Taking this opportunity, I suggest adjusting the company's personnel to completely end the chaos. What do you think, Michael?"

"I'll come up with a plan as soon as possible," Eisner replied.

"Um."

George Mitchell nodded in satisfaction, "By the way, Linton, has Bowei Pictures made a distribution plan for Fahrenheit 9/11?"

"We don't release that crap movie full of conspiracy theories." Linton gestured to Eisner, "It was agreed a long time ago."

"Oh, come on!"

George Mitchell was very dissatisfied with his attitude, "It's just a low-budget documentary."

Lin Du shook his head anyway.

"Michael?" George Mitchell gave him a sharp gouging look, then looked at Eisner.

"Well……"

Eisner really didn't dare to force Linton on the spot. He knew that as long as he tried, he would immediately lose face in front of the directors, and the last fig leaf was torn off and exposed to the whole company.

"Wouldn't it be nice to let Harvey go to another place to try first? Miramax always does that."

I was in a dilemma, but fortunately Robert Iger helped out: "It's not a big deal, let's talk about it if we can't."

"Okay, okay, the first agenda for today is..."

George Mitchell unhappily opened the folder and began to chair the meeting, "About Touchstone Films' live-action fairy tale film plan, are they planning to test the waters with the original story Magic Romance first? How much is the budget set?"

"Disney's board of directors approves Touchstone's live-action plans."

In a top hospital in California, Jobs had to turn to modern medicine after trying spiritual practices and herbal remedies for more than half a year. After receiving the report from his subordinates, he felt even worse. "George Mitchell didn't object?"

"No, it's not easy for him to object. Disney's board of directors has almost unanimously approved it." The subordinate replied.

"I see."

His control over Robert Iger is not as strong as APLUS over Linton. Jobs can clearly feel that after the shareholders meeting, Linton hardly did anything to coerce APLUS, while Robert Iger always insisted internally and externally that Pixar must be retained. The animation was on the lips, and he was very disappointed.

As for leaving Disney, it will be heartbreaking for his Pixar animation, and indeed, as Eisner said, it is difficult to find a next home. How can Pixar animation be separated from Disney parks and abundant toys and other peripheral distribution resources? Animation peripherals are a powerful tool to create value, but MGM cannot protect itself. Universal already has DreamWorks, and Fox has Blue Sky Studios. For the rest, Warner’s internal management is more chaotic and its Village Roadshow theme park has an endless scale. as expected...

There are only Columbia and Paramount, and Jobs is currently negotiating.

Of course, his arrogant personality made him unable to accept that he could do nothing for the time being. "In any case, first recruit the two big names from Disney Animation to Pixar, and let Robert Iger cooperate."

"Would Robert just sit back and do nothing?"

"He has to accept!"

‘Miramax and Lionsgate’s 9/11 documentary is set to start filming in the summer and will be distributed by Columbia Pictures. '

Song Ya, who was playing golf with former Nasdaq chairman Madoff at the Palm Beach Club, overheard the trailer advertisement.

He frowned, and soon relaxed it. Harvey and Howard Stringer are old friends, no surprise.

He picked up his phone, "Mike, haven't you done it yet?"

"We have gained his trust, shall we take the last step?" Old Mike, who was in New York, asked back.

"Well, let's start..."

"call!"

Madoff wiped his sweat and sat down next to him, "Start what? Leave Disney?"

"I can't tell."

"Hahaha!"

Both of them laughed. The next piece of news is the recent progress of the MJ case. At the end of last month, the MJ case was held for the first time. MJ climbed onto the roof of the car under the sunshine of California, and proved his fighting spirit and good physical condition with smart dance steps. His fans He and his supporters gathered on both sides of the road to the court, shouting and waving placards to express their support. The warm and grand scene seemed to be a parade of floats.

Song Ya and Madoff chatted a few more words about MJ's case, until he felt that the opportunity was right, and asked, "Mr. Madoff, I want to withdraw money at an appropriate time, is it okay?"

"oh?"

Madoff was taken aback, "Are you not satisfied with my rate of return?"

"How come, it's just that I'm facing some difficulties in cash flow." How could it be dissatisfied, Song Ya explained sincerely.

"I understand, of course, but my fund may take some time. After all, your money is not a small amount." Madoff thought for a while, "If you need it urgently, you can withdraw part of it first."

"Not urgent."

Song Ya naturally understands how to play this kind of high-yield fund, so she made ample advance: "It can be done before the beginning of next year."

"OK." The two agreed with a handshake.

A few days later, on the roof of a skyscraper in New York, a middle-aged white man who looked like a small clerk with a collar was huddled in a corner vigilantly, staring at the young black man who was walking towards him.

"Yo, Dave." The young black man greeted and approached.

Dave Norton, the only person still alive in the FBI trio, since Steve Hines was shot dead on the Ferris wheel in broad daylight, Andre Sanchez disappeared, the two cases have not been solved yet and he was thrown into the FBI civilian department , he would get up all day long in fear. Due to the long-term psychological pressure, it seems that he no longer has the heroic appearance of the "suspect" who killed the APLUS shooting case. The scruffy beard and big bags under the eyes make the whole personality appear cowardly and wretched.

"Franklin."

The young black man Dave Norton greeted was naturally Franklin who stayed in New York on business. He had a sophisticated wiretapping device hidden in him, and the old Mike, who was inconvenient to come forward, listened remotely.

After a long and well-planned approach and bribe, Franklin finally gained the limited trust of Dave Norton, "Have you brought what I want?"

"No." Dave Norton replied.

"Huh?" Franklin immediately tilted his neck and looked him up and down.

"Don't be angry, don't be angry..." Dave Norton backed away in fright, "I just don't want to leave any evidence, I will tell."

"OK..."

"McTonley is indeed not dead. His alias is McDee Santa, and he should be living in seclusion in Los Angeles." Dave Norton said.

"that's it?"

"That's all. I don't think it's hard for you to find him. Oh, by the way, McDesanta seems to have married a dancer named Amanda. Maybe this will help you find him."