Chapter 359 Animated Short Film

Knowing that Lionsgate Films once again asked Chris Leonard to meet with the three, Ronan then called to confirm that Lionsgate Films' solicitation ended in failure.

This result was not what Ronan expected.

In the past few years since Lionsgate was established, its performance has not been very good. Take the film business as an example. So far, the most famous film is "Dance of the Dead". Not to mention the film with a box office of over 100 million in North America, it has exceeded 50 million. None in US dollars.

As for the integrity of the distribution platform and industry chain, the gap with Relativity Entertainment is even greater.

If it weren't for the founder of Lionsgate, Frank Gusta, who had a lot of money and a background in mining and banking, Lionsgate might not be where it is today.

The conditions given by Ronan are good, but anyone with a little analytical ability can imagine what choice they will make between Relativity Entertainment and Lionsgate.

Relativity Entertainment's attraction to these animation production talents is based on strength.

Just entered April, not long after leaving 20th Century Fox, Chris Renard, Eric Veron and Marie Claire formally signed a contract with Sandsea Entertainment and joined the newly established Sandsea Entertainment Animation Department.

Chris Leonard was appointed by Ronan as director of animation production.

Although a very small number of people left the team after resignation and went to other places, the production team of Fox Animation has basically been completely transferred to Shahai Entertainment. Including Chris Leonard, there are nearly a hundred people in total. Professionals in animation production have signed with Shahai Entertainment.

As the scale continued to expand, Shahai Entertainment rented an entire office building. After nearly a hundred people joined, the office space became tense again.

"The sand sea will not expand any further in the near future."

Walking on the promenade on the floor, Ronan said to George Clint, the CEO of Sand Sea Entertainment: "The office is enough for the time being, and some general management departments, Robert Iger is going to be merged into Relativity Entertainment."

George Clint rushed back from Rosario, Baja California specifically for this negotiation and signing, and said at this time: "When do you plan to start making animated films?"

"There's no rush, there's no rush for this." Ronan was in a very good mood, and said calmly: "Animation production takes time to accumulate. We dug a whole team here. It is indeed a shortcut, but their previous hardware and software cannot Bring out Fox."

Although the most precious wealth of animation production is in the heads of these technicians, the importance of hardware equipment and software support cannot be ignored.

George Clint said: "It's better to be stable. We are developing too fast. If we are not stable, the foundation will not be solid."

Ronan nodded and said as he walked: "The ordered computers and other equipment and software will arrive today. When the equipment arrives, let these people get used to it for a while, and supplement the knowledge accumulated in their heads with the equipment purchased by the company. "

People come and go all the time, it's unavoidable, but equipment and software can stay forever.

"It is still necessary to set a goal." George Clint suggested: "With a goal, we can gather people's hearts and give them a direction to work hard."

Ronan added: "I will give Chris Leonard a plan for an animated short film in the afternoon. This is also to let them practice first, and strive to participate in the competition for next year's Oscar animated short film."

This team has produced animated feature films, but "Frozen Planet" ended in a fiasco.

Ronan is not in a hurry to start an animated feature film, and needs further adjustments from these people. In his previous life, he has seen animated films produced by Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, Blue Sky, Illumination Entertainment, Sony Animation and many other studios. Of course, creativity and stories are very important, but Technology is the foundation of all this.

Without animation technology, everything is empty talk.

Why is Pixar studio a coward? Creativity and stories actually only occupy a part, and the key lies in various technologies.

The various standards of current computer animation films are basically set by Pixar Studios.

And many patents for hardware and software for the development of animated films are also held in the hands of Pixar Studios.

Of course, it is impossible for Pixar to monopolize this industry. There are other companies' development software on the market, but it is far from as easy to use as Pixar.

Animation studios like Fox Animation, DreamWorks Animation, and Disney, which wants to ditch traditional hand-drawing, use software purchased from Pixar.

Pixar Studios has never been shy about selling hardware and software, as long as they can afford the price, they will sell it.

Ronan guessed that Steve Jobs was also manufacturing competitors in disguise.

Pixar Studio is the only one in computer animation production, and Disney Animation Studio has declined again. If there is no competitor of DreamWorks Animation Studio, it is hard to say that it can still move forward.

The development equipment and software that Ronan ordered all came from Pixar Studios, and the expenses in this area alone cost millions of dollars.

Coming to the big office of the animation production department, Ronan found Chris Leonard and asked, "How is the arrangement?"

Chris Leonard said with a smile: "The personnel are all in place, and the equipment will be shipped over immediately. We will be commissioning and running this week, and we will be able to officially enter the working state next week."

After changing to a new company, they also want to prove that they are not a group of losers as soon as possible.

"Yes, you will accept the equipment in the morning." Ronan pointed to George Clint: "If there is any situation in the future, please respond to George in time."

Later, Ronan went to George Clint's office and asked about the situation in "Pirates of the Caribbean".

"The crew has just started shooting." George Clint said: "It's still in the running-in stage. There are no major problems, but there are many minor troubles, but the crew can solve them by themselves."

Ronan nodded and warned: "Filming in Mexico, pay attention to safety issues."

George Clint is very cautious: "We have hired a professional security team. Mexican gangsters and drug dealers will not easily provoke Hollywood crews."

Drug dealers in Mexico are a very troublesome existence, and drug control in Mexico is definitely one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.

Ronan asked again: "Is there nothing wrong with Johnny Depp?"

"Except for sometimes drinking heavily and being late, other aspects are fine." George Clint said truthfully: "I didn't find him showing signs of drug use."

Ronan said directly: "Alcoholism and lateness? Depp's professionalism really lives up to his reputation. I will go to Mexico in a while, and I will go to Depp to talk to his agent."

In the eyes of someone who has watched the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, Johnny Depp is the most indispensable to the project, but also the most troublesome existence.

As fame expands, Johnny Depp's professionalism will get worse and worse.

The poor professionalism of actors has never been the patent of certain stars on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and there is no shortage of such stars in Hollywood.

Footsteps gradually came from the corridor. Various equipment purchased from Pixar Studios were delivered at this time. Ronan just looked at it and didn't care about the rest. The receiving equipment was naturally provided by professionals such as Chris Leonard. do it.

Ronan also doesn't know much about computer hardware and software.

In the morning, Ronan was discussing with George Clint about the production business of Shahai Entertainment, especially James Last's "Rival in Love".

At present, James Last has reached an agreement with Andy Tennant to direct, and Sandsea Entertainment has just started negotiating a director contract with the other party's agent.

After the director is determined, the project will move from early planning to pre-preparation stage.

After lunch, Ronan called Chris Leonard, Eric Veron and Marie Claire into the meeting room.

"Is there any problem with the equipment?" Ronan asked.

Eric Veron answered: "I have carefully checked the software and hardware, and there is no problem."

Marie-Claire added: "This is an upgraded version of the development software used by Fox Animation, which can seamlessly connect with the team and get our work on track as soon as possible."

Ronan nodded and said, "Today is a good start. The new company and the new team need to get used to it. Don't worry. We have plenty of time and money."

Several people present laughed. Although the office of the new company is a bit outdated, the salary is very good, and the hardware and software support is sufficient, which is much better than expected.

Chris Leonard said at this time: "I suggest a small project for the animation production department." He learned from the previous failure: "The investment does not need to be very high. Can be run in the project production."

Ronan has learned that after the failure of "Frozen Planet", the Fox animation department did not carry out new animation production business, but more to undertake some outsourcing work, as well as the special effects production of Fox live-action movies.

"We have the same ideas." Ronan waved his hands and asked people to distribute plans to Chris Renard and others, saying: "This is an animated short film project, I wrote it It’s just a general setting and preliminary plan, and you will make a detailed plan based on the actual situation of animation production.”

Chris Leonard, Eric Veron, and Marie Claire immediately flipped through the proposal, which contained character settings and sketches that were a bit horrible.

"I drew the draft, only the general image." Ronan knew that he was of a relatively poor standard among amateurs: "It still needs you professionals to perfect it."

Ronan hadn't studied or trained in this regard at all.

Chris Leonard looked at the setting and artwork carefully, and didn't say anything. There is a specialization in the art industry, which is a very simple truth.

Ronan added: "This short film project, if it goes well, I plan to apply for next year's Oscar for Best Animated Short Film. I have experience in operating Oscars, and I have worked on films that won Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film."

Chris Leonard pondered for a moment and said: "No problem, we will definitely be able to finish before the awards season begins."

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