As the owner of News Corp and the boss of 20th Century Fox, Murdoch naturally had his own arrogance.
Having been rebuffed by a junior like Kyle, he was naturally very displeased.
However, everyone present was a man of the world, always smiling.
"Young man, let's not talk about those things anymore.
As you said, it's all in the past."
Murdoch glanced at the frail-looking Redstone not far away and whispered, "I heard you had a falling out with Paramount?"
"How could that be?
We just ended our collaboration, Mr. Murdoch, you need to be careful with your words!"
Kyle immediately denied it.
The spirit of thick skin must never be abandoned!
Murdoch smiled: "Alright, I'll take it that I misspoke.
Hmm, actually, you could consider collaborating with me, with the great 20th Century Fox.
If we join forces, it will definitely be a win-win.
After all, that old geezer Sumner Redstone could kick the bucket at any time.
He's already 75 years old this year."
"Thank you, I've always wanted to collaborate with 20th Century Fox."
Kyle said without hesitation.
"Oh?
So it's settled then?!"
Murdoch asked, surprised and delighted.
However… Kyle shook his head again.
"Mr. Murdoch, although I am the owner of Page Pictures and hold full shares, as you know, I am a very, very democratic person and an enlightened boss.
I discuss many things with Victor and others.
Making decisions unilaterally would dishearten many people in the company and make them think I act domineeringly," Kyle said airily.
"…"
At this moment, Murdoch just wanted to curse!
Why explain so much?
Who was that enthusiastic expression and quick agreement just now for?
He had interacted with Kyle a few times and knew Kyle was not an easy person to deal with.
But now, he saw that Kyle wasn't just difficult; he was an extremely cunning fox.
Thump thump~!
Just then, a thumping sound came from nearby.
Kyle and Murdoch looked up and saw Sumner Redstone tapping his cane, his eyes fixed on them.
"Mr. Page, Mr. Murdoch, although I am 75 years old this year, my hearing is still excellent, forever 18 years old.
You said I'd kick the bucket?
Heh heh, when you two croak, this old man will still be alive and well," Redstone said slowly.
Murdoch: "…"
Kyle: "…"
Talking bad about someone behind their back and being overheard by the person involved would make anyone feel awkward!
What's more, Kyle and Murdoch were both prominent figures!
Kyle looked at Redstone, who was frail but had incredibly sharp eyes, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
"This guy is truly a living fossil."
Born in 1923, Redstone was already 75 years old, yet he was still incredibly energetic, firmly controlling the power of Viacom Group and Paramount Pictures.
This old man's life was a legend!
At 17, he entered Harvard University.
At 20, he was selected to join the U.S. military to decipher Japanese telegram codes and participated in World War II.
At 24, he received his Ph.D. in law from Harvard University.
At 31, he started his first business, but Redstone's business philosophy was conservative at the time, and he didn't achieve much.
At 58, he survived a fire, suffering severe burns all over his body, almost dying, and experienced bankruptcy.
At 63, he started his second business.
That year, he sold several of his cinemas and borrowed money from all over to acquire Viacom, a young-led entertainment company at the time.
At 70, he acquired Paramount Pictures.
At 73, he was ranked the 25th richest person in the world by Forbes.
At 75, he still used managed one of the world's largest media and entertainment companies, Viacom.
In terms of personal charisma, he might not be as charismatic as Jack Welch of General Electric; in terms of creativity, he might not be as good as Michael Eisner of Disney; in terms of adventurous spirit, he also had a gap compared to media mogul Murdoch… But his legendary life and extraordinary entrepreneurial passion far surpassed his opponents.
He was always full of drive!
He always demanded of himself as if he were a 30-year-old!
He remained this way until his passing in 2016.
Of course, his numerous endless legal battles with his wife and children over property issues were also widely discussed.
"To live to the age of 95 and remain passionate, such a life surely has no regrets," Kyle sighed… Soon after, the movie "A Bug's Life" began to play!
This 96-minute animated feature was co-directed by John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton.
The film was a great movie, excellent in both plot control and character development, with memorable supporting characters.
As a computer-animated film, Pixar Animation Studios elevated this genre to an astonishing level!
Every frame, every plot point, was full of surprises… After a long while.
The movie "A Bug's Life" finished playing, and John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton took the stage to thank the invited guests.
Steve Jobs, the owner of Pixar Animation, also personally delivered a brief thank you.
That's right, it was a thank you!
This was the Jobs who had gone through many storms and ups and downs in life!
He had learned to compromise!
Otherwise, given his temperament when he was young, he would definitely have ranted and disdained all the invited guests.
Hmm, he might even have thrown in a few sarcastic remarks.
In the time that followed, representatives from various theater chains and various merchandise chain stores naturally came forward, vying to secure the relevant authorizations for "A Bug's Life."
Didn't "Toy Story" make all participants rich?!
It's no wonder these people were so eager; it was simply because the profits were so enticing!
"Ladies and gentlemen, regarding the theatrical release of 'A Bug's Life,' we will hold a negotiation meeting the day after tomorrow; regarding merchandise authorization, it will be held tomorrow at Disney's Burbank headquarters," the Disney representative announced loudly.
That's right, Pixar Animation didn't have much say in many matters concerning "A Bug's Life"!
In the early 1990s, due to development difficulties and a shortage of funds, Pixar Animation signed a series of unequal and extremely harsh treaties with the Disney Group.
Even the bulk of the profits from merchandise copyrights belonged to the Disney Group.
"That's fantastic!"
"Please tell Mr. Eisner that I, Mr.Billy, will definitely participate in the merchandise authorization bidding!"
"That's right, I'm participating too.
I missed the last movie, 'Toy Story,' and that little bastard Kyle page really ripped me off.
This time, no matter what, I can't miss it."
Compared to the representatives from the theater chains, the owners of merchandise chain stores from all over the United States were not so reserved and calm; they were all red-eyed with eagerness.
It was all about money!
"Hmph!"
Murdoch glanced at the scene and snorted, "One day, our Fox will also be able to make animated movies like this that will shock the world."
"You're absolutely right."
Kyle nodded from the side.
Others might doubt this statement, but Kyle firmly believed it.
In the future, Blue Sky Studios, a subsidiary of 20th Century Fox, did indeed produce the stunning work "Ice Age."
In fact, Kyle had previously thought about plagiarizing or snatching "Ice Age."
However, after an investigation, he discovered that Blue Sky Animation had already completed the final draft of the script for "Ice Age" and was just waiting for funding to produce it.
Kyle had no choice but to give up!
…A full half hour passed before everyone dispersed and left.
"Mr.Billy, old friend, wait a moment!"
At the entrance of the venue, Kyle grabbed Mr.Billy.
Mr. Billy was the owner of a merchandise chain store who had helped Kyle many times when Kyle was still small.
Now, Kyle couldn't stand by and watch him jump into the deep pit of "A Bug's Life."
That's right, the movie "A Bug's Life" was excellent, but its merchandise authorization was a deep pit!
The kind that kills people without compensation!