Chapter 584 Pixar’s Cup

TV drama? Ronan frowned slightly. There were many film and television works about the Chernobyl incident, but few were truly outstanding. Most of the works he had seen at that time were from Western countries or companies. His position And the attitude of standing on a high place and looking down can be imagined.

But one thing is certain, the Chernobyl incident is world-renowned and the most famous nuclear disaster event in human history, and it has attracted much attention.

If the filming becomes a film and television work, if the quality control can be done well, maybe it will really work.

However, let Americans shoot works about the Chernobyl incident, the content and themes can be imagined with closed eyes.

As a film investor, Ronan would not think too much about these things.

Besides, the giant country that used to be has long since ceased to exist.

Marian Del Rio said at this time: "Mr. Anderson, in fact, my first plan was to shoot a TV series. Because I couldn't find an investor, I could only shoot a short documentary first."

Ronan thought for a while and asked, "Do you have a script and related plans?"

Marian Del Rio's voice dropped a lot in an instant: "The plan and script have not yet been written."

Ronan understood, and said, "How about this, you prepare a few episodes of scripts and related project proposals first." He glanced at Connie next to him, and after Connie handed her business card to Marianne Del Rio, he said again : "When the time comes, you can contact Connie and I will review your project."

"Thank you." Marian Del Rio understood that this was the best result, and it was much better than the results of the film companies she had contacted before, so she said quickly, "Thank you, Mr. Anderson, for your support."

Ronan nodded with a smile and said nothing more.

Although Marian Del Rio is the winner of the Oscar statuette, the award she received was the least important for Best Documentary Short, which was worse than Best Animated Short.

This result is enough to make Marianne Del Rio happy to do the preparations.

Ronan then went to chat with Peter Jackson, a big New Zealand director full of ambition and ambition.

The "Lord of the Rings" trilogy brought Peter Jackson to the pinnacle of his life.

Word has been circulating in Hollywood lately,

Universal Pictures and Peter Jackson have reached an agreement on cooperation. Peter Jackson will serve as director and producer to restart one of Hollywood's most famous works "King Kong".

It is said that Peter Jackson and his team demanded 20 percent of the film's global box office share.

After tonight, the great director will be called "Peter the Great" for quite some time.

"Hello, Mr. Lasseter."

In the corner on the left side of the banquet hall, Ronan shook hands with John Lasseter, one of the leaders of Pixar gangs: "Congratulations on winning the Oscars."

John Lasseter, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, said with a smile: "Thank you. Congratulations from Mr. Anderson. It's an honor for Pixar."

Ronan smiled and said: "You are too polite, Pixar Studio is now the leader in the production of animated feature films, and its achievements are impressive."

John Lasseter said modestly: "Pixar still has a lot of room to grow."

"Sand Sea Entertainment also has an animation studio." Ronan said, "It's far behind you."

Unexpectedly, John Lasseter knew about Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio: "The studio that produced "Peppa Pig" and "Minions"?"

Ronan was a little surprised: "Have you heard of it?"

John Lasseter nodded slightly: "I have seen these two animation works, my daughter likes "Peppa Pig" very much, and often pesters me to buy various peripherals. Your peripheral profits are enviable."

Before Ronan could speak, he continued, "I've been to several stores with my daughter, and the products around "Peppa Pig" are all in short supply. Mr. Anderson, you guys are much better than Pixar in making peripheral products for cartoons. .”

Regarding the situation of "Peppa Pig", Ronan also learned from the report. Since the beginning of this year, after several broadcasts of this animation short film, it has gradually attracted the attention of parents and children. With the cooperation of media publicity , the heat is gradually increasing, and the most direct reaction is on the periphery.

The total peripheral sales in February 2004 exceeded 5 million US dollars, which is almost the sum of all peripheral sales in the past.

In addition, the BBC in the UK and a TV station in Australia have already decided to introduce this children's cartoon, and the rights to the first season of the two places alone have sold 3.5 million US dollars.

With the passage of time, "Peppa Pig" is gradually glowing, creating a steady stream of income, and becoming a long-term profit point for relativity entertainment.

Ronan is also very humble: "Sandhai Entertainment Animation Studio has just started, and it is far behind Pixar Studio in terms of animation operations and profitability."

John Lasseter suddenly smiled, with a bitterness that outsiders could not understand in his smile, and said casually: "Pixar Studios also has good data."

Only those senior executives of Pixar Studios know that Pixar Studios is just a downstream producer, and the operation and distribution of the animated feature films produced are completely controlled by the distributor Disney. It's Pixar's turn.

It is precisely because of this situation that Steve Jobs repeatedly approached Michael Eisner to negotiate, hoping to truly achieve a win-win cooperation.

It's a pity that what Pixar studio encountered was not Michael Eisner in the 1990s, but a completely transformed tyrant and dictator.

Even Steve Jobs couldn't take advantage of Michael Eisner.

The root of all this comes from the investment and distribution agreement signed between Pixar Studios and Walt Disney in the early 1990s. At that time, Steve Jobs did not have much wealth, and Pixar Studios was also poor and white. They wanted to complete the world's first A computer-animated feature film can only sign a contract with Disney similar to a contract of sale.

"I still envy you." John Lasseter said with emotion: "You integrate production, operation and distribution, and you don't have to accept another layer of exploitation and have complete autonomy."

Ronan tentatively said, "I've heard about what happened between Pixar and Disney."

John Lasseter did not have any accidents. After all, this is not a secret. Steve Jobs has accused Michael Eisner and Walt Disney in several harsh words in interviews with the media, and even denounced the former as a ***.

"Pixar can find other publishers." Ronan said seemingly casually, "Your contract with Disney isn't long, is it?"

John Lasseter sighed: "How can it be so easy, including this "Finding Nemo", all the films of Pixar Studio released by Disney, the copyright is shared by both parties."

Hearing this, Ronan's face remained motionless, but he sighed in his heart, it was really troublesome. ,

He has known about this for a long time, after all, Robert Iger came out of Disney.

"Toy Story", "A Bug's Life", "Monsters, Inc." and "Finding Nemo", etc., half of the copyrights of these series are owned by Walt Disney.

If not, he wouldn't have been waiting for an opportunity.

For the same reason, a tough and skilled figure like Steve Jobs was eaten by Michael Eisner to death.

If you think about it carefully, in the early and mid-1990s, the Disney management headed by Michael Eisner probably had the idea of ​​digging out the pits first, cooperating with Pixar Studios, and then lacking money and resources. Even if Steve Jobs and Pixar saw the pit, they would still jump into it.

That was the most difficult stage in Steve Jobs' life. It wasn't until Pixar Studio went public that Steve Jobs really crossed the threshold of billionaires.

Ronan and John Lasseter chatted for a while, and gradually became familiar with each other. They exchanged a lot of development prospects for future animated feature films. The relationship between the two became closer, and they began to call each other by name directly.

Finally, when Ronan left, he said specifically: "John, please give my regards to Mr. Jobs. I am a shareholder of Apple. When I have time, I will visit Mr. Jobs in person."

John Lasseter said solemnly: "I will definitely bring it."

Looking at the figure of Ronan leaving, John Lasseter had an idea. Ronan is a shareholder of Apple. Combined with what he said just now, it seems that he should be a supporter of Steve Jobs. There is a certain relationship between the two sides. common ground.

Ronan was about to go home, searched in the banquet hall, and soon found Scarlett Johansson.

Scarlett Johansson is in trouble, a middle-aged Latin uncle with deep bags under his eyes and a strange appearance is stalking her, and he can't be driven away no matter how hard he tries.

"Miss Johnson." Benicio Del Toro stroked his hair coolly, and followed Scarlett Johansson: "Can I buy you a drink?"

Scarlett Johansson didn't show any good looks, and said as she walked, "Sorry, I don't know how to drink. I'm not yet twenty-one years old. What's your intention in buying me a drink?"

Benicio Del Toro froze for a moment, Scarlett Johansson saw Ronan, and hurried up her pace: "Ronan, I'm here."

Ronan came to Scarlett Johansson and looked at the Latina. Scarlett Johansson immediately held Ronan's arm tightly.

Seeing Ronan, then looking at Scarlett Johansson, Benicio Del Toro suddenly realized, and immediately said: "Sorry, Miss Johnson, Mr. Anderson, I was the one who was abrupt."

Ronan didn't speak, just nodded slightly.

Benicio Del Toro knew that everyone could be messed with, and who should not be messed with, so he disappeared quickly.

Ronan walked towards the entrance of the banquet hall: "Let's go back."

Scarlett Johansson followed, but said, "Is there a special elevator for the presidential suite here?"

Ronan couldn't help laughing: "There is an elevator."