[2 Broke Girls] Ch: 319 [Billion-dollar deal & Titan Youth Entertainment] (Patreon)

[Titan Lounge]

Dick Cook had waited long enough for the coffee on the side table to go cold, though he never complained once. Disney had sent him back with a number large enough to bruise the air, and men carrying that kind of message learned patience early.

Rachel sat near Alex with her tablet in hand, freshly composed and unreadable, while Alex leaned back in the chair opposite Dick like the delay had been nothing more than a long phone call.

Dick placed the revised proposal on the table and slid it toward him. “Disney is ready to sell the Channel division and everything attached to Disney television under the terms we discussed, including the major youth franchises, the active programming library, selected music rights, merchandising structures, international syndication packages, and future development control.”

Alex picked up the file and opened it with relaxed interest. “That’s a very generous opening, Dick, which usually means the expensive part is hiding somewhere on page three.”

Dick allowed a small smile, then folded his hands over one knee. “Considering the present market, the future value of the content, and the scale of what Disney would be giving up, the original six billion dollar offer isn’t enough. Bob and the board reviewed the proposal carefully, and Disney will sell the full package for twelve point five billion dollars.”

Rachel’s eyes lifted from her tablet, and the lounge seemed to lose a few degrees of warmth. Alex kept reading for several seconds, turning one page slowly, then another, giving Dick just enough silence to feel the weight of the number sitting between them.

Alex closed the proposal and set it on the table with care. “I was generous enough to offer six billion on a Channel library your own people valued closer to four. I gave Disney an extra two billion because I wanted the deal clean, fast, and friendly.”

Dick held his expression steady. “The board believes the library’s future value justifies the number.”

Alex smiled faintly and glanced toward Rachel. “That’s one way to say you lot got greedy.”

Dick sat straighter, choosing his words carefully. “It’s still a fair deal, Mr Wilson. Disney Channel is one of the strongest youth entertainment pipelines in the world, and that package gives Titan immediate control over music-driven franchises, teen television, family branding, animation extensions, consumer products, live events, touring potential, and international programming. You’re paying for what it is today and what it becomes once Titan gets its hands on it.”

Alex looked at him for a moment, then leaned forward and rested his elbows near the file. “You’re making my argument better than your own. Under Titan, that library becomes more valuable because I know what to do with it.”

Dick nodded once. “That’s exactly why Disney can’t sell it cheap.”

Alex’s smile sharpened slightly as he looked down at the proposal again. “Yeah... well, I did tell you the cheque was blank, and all you had to do was put a number.”

Rachel’s fingers stopped moving on the tablet. Dick noticed, because anyone with survival instincts noticed Rachel when she became still.

“And what value does a man have if not his word?” Alex extended his hand across the table. “Let's make the fourth biggest deal in the history of Hollywood.”

Dick looked at the hand for half a second, then shook it firmly. “Disney will be ready to finalize tonight.”

Alex held the handshake a moment longer than necessary, his smile calm enough to look pleasant from across the room. “Good, and tell Bob I said I’ll remember this deal.”

Dick’s expression did not change much, though his eyes narrowed by a fraction. “I’ll make sure he receives the message.”

Alex released his hand and leaned back, still smiling. “I’m sure you will, Dick.”

The words were polite, though the meaning behind them filled the lounge more clearly than anger ever could. Disney had raised the price because they thought Alex could afford it, and Alex had accepted because he could. Well, in the coming years, Disney will see the result of their greed, and it won't be fun.

Rachel tapped the screen once and sent the revised terms to Titan’s legal team. “Our attorneys will clear the acquisition structure within the hour. Disney will receive proof of funds before dinner, escrow confirmation before midnight, and final wire instructions once both boards sign the closing documents.”

Dick gathered his folder and stood, looking between them with the careful respect of a man who had just sold part of an empire to someone building a larger one. “I’ll inform Bob that Titan has accepted the revised terms.”

Alex rose with him and buttoned his blazer. “Tell him Titan's new Youth Entertainment will take good care of what Disney built.”

Dick gave a measured nod, though something in Alex’s tone made that promise sound less comforting than it should have. “I believe everyone in Burbank will be watching closely.”

Alex walked him toward the door with Rachel beside him. “They should, because the next few years are going to be very educational.”

That night, one of the biggest deals in Hollywood history was signed behind closed doors.

By midnight, Titan Studios had acquired Disney Channel, the connected television library, the major youth franchises, music and merchandising structures, international syndication assets, and the development pipeline tied to Disney’s television empire. The final price landed at twelve point five billion dollars, a number so large that even seasoned entertainment lawyers paused before typing it into the closing documents.

Disney framed the sale as a strategic restructuring during a difficult economic period. The official language spoke of sharpening priorities, strengthening animation, improving operational flexibility, and positioning the company for long-term growth.

Titan’s statement was shorter.

Titan Studios confirmed the acquisition of Disney Channel and its related television assets tonight. The library will join Titan Youth Entertainment, where existing franchises will continue under expanded creative, music, publishing, merchandising, and international development plans.

Alex signed the final page in his private conference room with Rachel standing behind his chair and Titan’s legal team watching in silence. Bob Iger sat beside Dick Cook and several Disney attorneys, all of them wearing the careful expressions of people who knew they had solved one problem by creating another.

When the final signatures were complete, Bob offered a professional smile. “Congratulations, Mr Wilson. You’ve purchased a powerful piece of Disney history.”

Alex capped his pen and looked directly at him. “I know, Bob. I hope Disney will create something unique in the future to fill the gap.”

Rachel lowered her eyes to hide the smallest smile as team Disney left after checking the legal documents multiple times to make sure everything was alright. 

Alex leaned back in his chair and looked at the signed agreement resting in front of him. Hannah Montana, High School Musical, Wizards of Waverly Place, The Suite Life, Kim Possible, Phineas and Ferb, That’s So Raven, and an entire generation of youth television now belonged to Titan.

Rachel placed one hand on his shoulder. “You just bought Disney’s teenage bloodstream.”

Alex looked up at her with a faint grin. “And they charged me extra for the blood type.”

Rachel’s smile turned colder. “Should we proceed with your plan?”

Alex looked back at the contract, his expression calm and thoughtful. He closed his eyes for a moment and took a deep breath. Then nodded. "Yeah, begin project Titan World." He stood up from his chair and walked toward the glass wall. He looked down at the night street below him. "I'm gonna destroy Disneyland for starters..."

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[Three Days Later] [Titan Studios] [Public Announcement]

By noon, Titan Studios looked like the center of the entertainment world again.

Reporters packed the press hall wall to wall, shoulder to shoulder, camera to camera. News crews filled the back rows with tripods and cables while photographers crowded the front barricade, every lens pointed toward the stage where the Titan logo glowed across a massive screen. The air buzzed with speculation before Alex even appeared.

Three days had passed since Titan acquired Disney Channel and its connected television assets for twelve point five billion dollars, and Hollywood still hadn't stopped arguing about it.

Some called it genius. A few called it madness. The rest called it a slow takeover dressed up as a business strategy. Most people understood only one thing clearly.

Alex Wilson had just taken Disney’s youth empire and placed it under Titan’s roof.

A large banner stretched across the back of the stage.

TITAN YOUTH ENTERTAINMENT: THE NEXT GENERATION BEGINS

Rachel stood near the side entrance, watching the crowd with her usual cold patience. Jane stood beside her, reviewing the final announcement order while several Titan public relations staff moved around them with controlled panic.

Near the front row, reporters whispered among themselves as the giant screen replayed old clips from Hannah Montana, High School Musical, Kim Possible, Wizards of Waverly Place, The Suite Life, Phineas and Ferb, That’s So Raven, and several archived Disney Channel shows that had suddenly become Titan property.

The room went loud the moment Alex stepped onto the stage.

Flashbulbs burst across the hall as he walked to the podium in a dark suit. He looked confident as usual, like he hadn't just spent enough money to buy a small nation’s film industry. He waited for the room to settle, placed both hands on the podium, and looked across the sea of cameras.

“Good afternoon, everyone,” Alex said, his voice carrying cleanly through the hall. “Three days ago, Titan Studios completed the acquisition of Disney Channel and its connected television assets. That includes major live-action franchises, animation properties, music structures, merchandising lines, international syndication packages, and several development pipelines that already have millions of fans around the world.”

The cameras clicked harder as he paused, letting the scale of the deal breathe inside the room.

“I know people have questions,” Alex continued, his tone smooth and direct. “Some are asking whether Titan bought these shows to change them completely. Some are asking whether we’re going to cancel half the slate and rebuild everything from the ground up. Some are asking whether I lost my mind during the recession and decided to buy childhood itself.”

A ripple of laughter moved through the reporters, and Alex smiled just enough to let the room relax.

“I didn’t buy childhood,” Alex said, glancing toward the screen behind him. “I bought stories that already mattered to millions of families, kids, teenagers, and young adults. Titan’s job is simple. We protect what works, fix what’s broken, and build something stronger for the next generation.”

That line earned the first real applause of the afternoon.

A reporter from Variety lifted his hand, and Alex nodded toward him.

“Alex, what happens to the ongoing shows currently in production?” the reporter asked, leaning toward his microphone. “Are they staying under their current creative teams, or will Titan take immediate control?”

Alex answered before the room could start buzzing again. “Every ongoing show will continue as planned until its current season is completed. We’re not walking into active productions and throwing chaos at writers, actors, crews, or audiences. Once those seasons finish, Titan’s own teams will take over the next development phase, and every project will be reviewed carefully.”

Jane watched several reporters immediately start typing.

Alex leaned a little closer to the microphone. “That doesn’t mean every show changes overnight. It means every show gets attention, better planning, stronger production support, and creative oversight from people who actually understand why audiences care.”

Another reporter raised her hand, and Alex pointed toward her.

“Does that mean Titan plans to increase budgets across the animation side?” she asked.

Alex smiled like he had been waiting for the question. “Yes, and I’m glad you asked because this part matters to me.”

The screen behind him changed. A side-by-side comparison appeared, showing older animation frames beside cheaper, later designs that looked flatter, softer, and less expressive. Murmurs moved through the room immediately.

“For too long, television animation has been treated like a place where studios can quietly cut costs and hope children won’t notice,” Alex said, his voice sharpening without becoming angry. “Kids notice. Parents notice, and so do fans. When an animated show loses its visual identity because someone wanted cheaper production, the audience feels it even if they can’t explain it.”

The screen shifted again, showing concept art from The Replacements in a sharper, cleaner version that still kept the original design language.

Alex turned slightly toward the image. “The Replacements is a good example. The original style had personality, rhythm, and charm. Titan isn’t interested in flattening that into cheap movement and stiff expressions. We’re bringing back the stronger original animation direction, then upgrading it with cleaner backgrounds, richer color, better lighting, and smoother character movement.”

The room erupted into applause before he finished the sentence.

Alex let the reaction rise, then continued once the sound softened. “And that won’t be limited to one series. We’re reviewing older shows that were hurt by cheap animation overhauls, rushed redesigns, or creative changes nobody asked for. When we bring those shows back, we’ll bring back the heart first. Then we’ll improve the craft around it.”

A reporter from Entertainment Weekly lifted his microphone. “Can you name any older shows being considered for revival?”

Alex gave a small grin. “I can name a few being reviewed, although I won’t promise release dates today. Kim Possible is being evaluated for a serious animated continuation with higher action quality, stronger spy stories, and more serialized character development. The Replacements is being rebuilt with its original spirit intact. Gargoyles is being discussed because that show deserves serious respect. American Dragon is also on the table, and before anyone asks, yes, we’re going to look at the animation style very carefully.”

Reporters started talking over each other, phones lifted higher, and several fans watching from the controlled public section behind the media began cheering. Alex glanced toward Rachel, who gave him a tiny look that said he had just poured gasoline on the internet.

Alex faced forward again and raised one hand slightly until the room calmed. “Here’s the rule for revivals under Titan. We won’t bring something back just because nostalgia can sell a shirt. We’ll bring it back because there’s a story worth telling now, and because the people who loved it deserve more than a hollow copy of something they already remember.”

The applause came louder this time.

A reporter near the left aisle stood. “What about the live-action franchises, especially Hannah Montana, High School Musical, Wizards of Waverly Place, and The Suite Life?”

Alex leaned against the podium more casually. “Those are valuable because people connected with the characters, music, humor, and emotional comfort of those shows. Titan will support the existing talent where it makes sense, expand the music side properly, and develop future films or specials only when the creative reason is strong enough.”

He looked toward the screen as it showed clips of performers singing, kids laughing in hotel hallways, magical mishaps in a family living room, and crowded school stages filled with music.

“Hannah Montana has a music engine that can still become much bigger,” Alex said. “High School Musical has live event potential, stage potential, touring potential, and future film potential if the story grows with the audience. Wizards has fantasy comedy that can easily expand into stronger mythology. The Suite Life has characters people still love, and comedy lives or dies on timing, casting, and writing instead of expensive explosions.”

Several reporters laughed, and Alex gave them an innocent look.

“I say that as someone who keeps spending money on expensive explosions,” he added, earning another wave of laughter.

The next question came from a financial journalist sitting near the center. “Mr. Wilson, during a recession, many studios are cutting spending. You’re increasing development, increasing animation quality, taking over a major youth library, and launching new franchise divisions. How do you justify that level of spending right now?”

The room became quieter because everyone wanted that answer.

Alex looked at the reporter with a calm expression. “Fear makes companies shrink too far. Discipline keeps companies alive. Those are different things. Titan is not going to waste money, but we’re also not going to punish audiences, workers, artists, and children because Wall Street forgot how risk works.”

Rachel’s mouth curved slightly from the side of the room.

Alex continued, his voice firm. “We’re investing in talents and long-term brand trust. That’s not reckless spending. That’s building the future while everyone else is too scared to pick up a hammer.”

The applause hit again, louder than before, and this time even several reporters joined in.

Alex waited, then shifted the announcement forward.

“Now, let’s talk about Titan Originals,” Alex said as the massive screen behind him faded to black. “We at Titan have created something new and original that both kids and teenagers will enjoy.”

The screen lit slowly behind him with a field of stars, soft music, and the Titan Youth Entertainment logo appearing in warm gold.

Alex stepped away from the podium and turned slightly toward the audience, his hand lifting toward the screen as the lights dimmed around the hall.

“Enjoy the trailer,” Alex said, smiling as the first image appeared behind him. “Then, we’ll talk more after everyone sees what’s coming.”

The room went silent as the trailer began.