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"Of course, for a newcomer like Tony Stark, the best way to integrate into society is to find a job, whether it's being a clown on the street, a star, or helping a doorman. These are all ways to integrate into society."
Unlike Tony and the others' surprise, Tony Stark said naturally, "Every Tony Stark who comes into this world experiences righteousness within the Stark Council."
Chapter 964 Anime Broadcast
Da da, da da chu.
Sharp footsteps echoed incessantly in his mind, which was shrouded in fragments of the Time Gem. The footsteps reverberated in the silence, as if countless indistinct conversations were coming from there. However, even Xu Fu's [Super Hearing] could not clearly discern the content of those conversations.
As he gradually regained consciousness, the footsteps and voices faded into the distance, leaving only silence.
Then, after an unknown amount of time in the silent stillness, a familiar green light pulled his consciousness back to a positive world.
So what exactly caused all of this?
After opening his eyes, Xu Fu frowned, thinking about what had happened while he was unconscious.
The truth behind Stark City is more complicated than imagined.
Even Xu Fu, who possessed a fragment of the Time Stone, was unable to confirm its existence. (Jewish Quarter)
But one thing is certain: the fragment must be in Tony Stark's hands, because there are countless Tonys there, which is clearly not a normal situation.
Aside from Tony Stark, even Xu Fu couldn't be sure.
The ruins of Stark City were very indistinct, and apart from the sounds of footsteps and conversations, there was only a deathly silence, a stark contrast to the bustling scenes he had witnessed earlier in Stark City.
Why is there such a stark contrast?
Theoretically speaking, the images Xu Fu saw in the time fragments largely reflected information about the owners of the gem fragments, whether it was the Red Skull from the anti-world or Apocalypse from the mutant world, or even the Destroyer appeared in his shattered images.
However, Stark City is certain that the Time Stone fragment is in Tony Stark's possession.
But the images in Georgiet's mind did not trouble him in the slightest. The Jewish Quarter
This is clearly not a normal situation, and it is currently unclear whether this anomaly is due to the power of the Time Stone fragments or to Tony Stark himself in Stark City.
...
"Roy, welcome."
Later that day, at Grand Central Station in New York.
Xu Fu saw Roy Disney on the street and walked all the way to the train station.
The second member, clutching a suitcase, made his way through the surging crowd. He was slightly surprised to see Xu Fu waiting outside the station, but quickly smiled and went to greet him.
"Hard work" slum
Seeing Roy Disney's tired appearance, Xu Fu decided to go over and give him a hug, and said...
"It's alright, it's something I have to do."
Roy shook his head, because the current situation of Disney Studios was easier to understand than Walt's, who was completely focused on animation production. If it weren't for Xu Fu's funding, the studio might have been forced to close down long ago due to insufficient funds. But that's why Roy Disney attached great importance to this trip to New York and personally accompanied the animation production staff of the movie "Cyclone Man".
"This is the first animated film of 'Superman'." "The ending was changed based on the drawing you left behind."
Roy Disney handed the celluloid briefcase to Xu Fu, who was standing in front of him, and let out a sigh, a look of relief on his face.
For Disney at that time, this suitcase was not just an animated superhero movie, but also the future of Disney.
"As for the second episode of the animation, we are already speeding up production. The first minute of the opening sequence is basically complete. At the current pace, the production of the second Superman episode may only take two weeks." (Zhou)
After calming down, Roy Disney didn't forget to tell Xu Fuwu about the production progress of the second episode of the animated television series "Superman".
Of course, his purpose was to convey to Hugh Disney that he was not neglecting animation production because of the connection between Snow White and Superman, so as not to give Hugh the idea that it would affect Disney's subsequent funding.
"Seriously, I'm really looking forward to the finished product of the second episode."
Since Disney is currently focusing all its efforts on the production of "Snow White," Xu Fu doesn't expect to be able to keep up with the progress of the "Superman" animation.
"By the way,..."
After a brief conversation about Disney animation, Roy Disney suddenly remembered what Xu Fuyi had initially explained to him, and hurriedly said...
"Shortly after you returned to New York from Los Angeles, William Fox used his connections to arrange another meeting with you at Disney. I decided to go to Fox Studios in Hollywood to find out what was going on." "The antitrust investigation against Fox doesn't seem to be over yet." (Slums)
Of course, this won't end until Fox goes bankrupt completely.
In Xu Fu's mind, the truth about antitrust organizations gradually became clear.
MGM's antitrust investigation into Fox Film Corporation had an element of retaliation, but in any case, it was a business strategy.
After all, Hollywood has very few film studios like Fox, and even MGM itself is an industry monopolist.
Fox Studios is under so much pressure because it lacks sufficient political influence.
It's worth noting that Paramount, after its restructuring, dragged on with antitrust lawsuits for nearly 30 years before finally succumbing to pressure and agreeing to split up its theaters. Of course, the main reason Paramount was willing to back down, besides the fact that Howard Hughes's people had bought "Thunder Dome" and voluntarily signed a resolution agreeing to become a Hollywood studio, was...
Furthermore, it was precisely because of the rise of television that movies were no longer the primary viewing channel, and Paramount saw the potential of the television industry, which is why they agreed to sign the judgment. (Slums.)
As a result of the antitrust trial, Paramount was stripped of its television broadcasting rights.
In its later years, Paramount made concessions considering the prospects of the television industry, but the situation has changed dramatically today: as the absolute owner of the modern 5.7 television market, Xu Fu intends to use William Fox to enter the film market instead.
The passage of the Twenty-first Amendment liberated the liquor market, which had been blocked for nearly fourteen years, like never before. With foresight, Xu Fu Company seized most of the vacated market by importing Scotch whisky and gin from London.
In fact, the criminals also had a large supply of illegal alcohol.
However, during Prohibition, bootleggers who emerged from basements or small workshops may be welcomed.
However, under Xu Fu's leadership, with the development of the market, higher quality wines became increasingly easier to buy, while the privately brewed wines in underground cellars completely reverted to their original status, becoming unpopular and inferior wines.
Chapter 965 Innovation
After all, when you can easily and cheaply buy imported Scotch whisky and gin, who would still bother sneaking into underground cellars to drink bootlegging? (Slums)
It is said that due to the repeal of Prohibition, at least five or six gangs in New York City alone clashed over issues related to currency circulation.
During the busiest periods, the New York Police Department worked almost around the clock.
However, Xu Fu's "old acquaintance," Charlie Luciano, was not as lucky this time as he had been before.
During the Great Depression, bootlegging was one of the most important sources of income for gangs, but with the repeal of Prohibition, the bootlegging business vanished instantly. Charlie Luciano was in a real bind, and he wanted to find a second source of income after bootlegging.
Charlie Luciano lost a lot of money because of the 21st Amendment, while Xu Fu made a lot of money because of the bill.
It is worth mentioning that he signed an exclusive import contract with London brewer 11, who at the time had no confidence in the American market.
This contract is now in Xu Fu's favor.
It can be said that during the period of Prohibition, his wealth was growing at an objective rate every day, while the demand for imported wine did not decrease at all. Xu Fu estimated that this false prosperity could last for at least another month before it would vanish.
With a large sum of money at hand, Xu Fu naturally paid more attention to the results.
Especially during the Great Depression, when money was often worth more than before, he continued to invest a small portion of his money in the stock market, which allowed Roy Stone to continue buying oil stocks.
In addition to the investment promised by Disney and the subsequent second batch of wine imports, the remaining funds will be used to acquire Fox Film Corporation.
Although Fox Film Corporation is not in a good position right now, its assets should not be underestimated.
Taking over a film company without sufficient funds is a tricky business.
After asking Roy Disney to help arrange a follow-up meeting with William Fox, Xu Fu then remembered the need to arrange for the production of the Superman television animation. (The text then abruptly shifts to unrelated topics: slums.)
Although televisions can be seen in some shopping malls, bars and hotels, the television market in New York has not yet been fully established.
With the exception of a few television sets manufactured by American Radio Corporation, the vast majority of television sets were made by Huff & Co.'s Messenger Television Factory in Brooklyn.
Even if American Radio Corporation wanted to use it to capture the television market, it was actually supplementing Xu Fu's [faith] channels to some extent.
Ultimately, the [Faith] series doesn't care whether your TV is made by American Radio Corporation or Messenger TV Factory.
Given their previous experience with the "A Day in New York" television program, CBS is more familiar with promoting the Superman animated television series this time.
Even before the anime aired, CBS radio announced the news in various programs, most notably the radio drama "The Adventures of Incredibles".
"The first television animated series in animation history, Disney's latest Superman animated series, Disney created Steamboat Willie and Superman and Mickey." (Slums)
Nowadays, animation itself is quite trendy, and television animation is unprecedented.
After all, it had been less than a year since the invention of the television and Xu Fu's attempt to bring it to the forefront as a physical object.
For people at that time, watching TV series on a television set was a novelty, and television animation was an innovation based on that.
Moreover, many people haven't even watched cartoons.
For example, due to a CBS promotional campaign, people who had previously missed the live broadcast of "A Day in New York" flocked to shopping malls, hotels, and even bars with televisions.
Photos taken by The Courier-World show crowds three stories high on the streets of New York on the day the Superman comics were released. Businesses reported that their customer traffic increased three to four times on the day the comics were released.
Not everyone sitting in front of the TV is a Superman reader or fan, and not many people actually enjoy TV anime. (Slums.)
But this does not prevent them from providing Xu Fu with [confidence].
"Has it started yet?"
"Not yet, I heard it will be available in a few minutes..."
"How much longer do we have to wait? This can't be a lie, can it?"
"If you don't want to wait, you can give up your seat and let those who want to see pass."
"Why should I? I didn't even get a seat."