Chapter 908 Not Working Hard

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Pixar Industrial Park, Emeryville, California.

Led by Idel Kamuel and John Lasseter, Ronan toured every department of Pixar Studios as a host.

It's not like the orderly Relativity entertainment, and it's not like the hectic DreamWorks Animation studio Ronan had seen.

Pixar Studios has a unique and mature corporate culture.

From executives to ordinary employees, Pixar employees are like a group of big kids, and the company is like a playground.

If someone who doesn't know Pixar Studio comes here, they will definitely think that this company is not good, and everyone from top to bottom is passively slowing down.

In the words of John Lasseter, if you want to make an animated film at Pixar Studios, you must not work hard.

The so-called "not working hard" certainly does not refer to passive sabotage and cutting corners, but that animators never regard creation as miserable "work" for the boss, but treat creation as a work with great enthusiasm. "Hobby" and "play" are for yourself.

In Pixar's philosophy, good works can only appear in this relaxed, happy, energetic and enthusiastic atmosphere.

It is these,

Created the gangsters of Pixar Studios.

Pixar Studio's history of entrepreneurship and growth is the history of the entire development of computer animation.

Ronan didn't want to change the atmosphere of Pixar Studios in the past, let alone impose his ideas on them.

Of course, it is impossible to let them have fun without restriction, and it is also necessary to tie a rein.

Idel Kammle continued as CEO of Pixar Studios, and John Lasseter held the role at Princess Animation Studios in addition to continuing to serve as Pixar Studios Art and Technology Director.

Except that the boss was replaced by Ronan, and the animation project approval authority was transferred from Steve Jobs to Ronan. After the acquisition was completed, Pixar Studios did not change much.

After seeing Pixar's massive amusement park full of outlandish toys and outlandish employees, Ronan followed Idel Kammle and John Lasseter into a conference room.

"This is the office prepared for you." Edel Kamuel introduced, "We have no decoration for the time being, and I don't know what style you like."

Ronan took a look. The office has a strong Pixar cartoon style, with toys and dolls of Pixar characters everywhere. Even the desk lamp on the desk is the famous jumping lamp.

"That's it." Ronan won't stay here for a long time "I like this free style very much."

John Lasseter, who has dealt with Ronan many times, knows that Ronan is not the kind of person who asks for a lot of side details, and said, "I believe that Pixar Studios and Relativity Entertainment can achieve a seamless connection."

Ronan laughed and said, "We will work hard in this direction. Later, Robert Iger and people from Embassy Pictures will come to discuss marketing with you. The channels of Relativity Entertainment are all the channels of Pixar Studios."

Pixar Studios is already a wholly owned subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment, no doubt about that.

Edel Kamuel smiled and said, "Let me talk about the current and next stage of Pixar Studio's work plan."

Ronan said, "Technically, I am a layman, but I still have a certain degree of judgment when it comes to film projects."

John Lasseter said, "Ronan's vision is definitely the best in Hollywood."

"In terms of technology, Pixar Studios has been developing new hardware plug-ins and animation production software." Edel Kammel turned to the topic, "Technical development has always been a major expenditure for Pixar Animation Studios."

He then turned to the animated feature film project "Because of Disney's relationship, the final production of "The Incredibles" has not been completed. Now there is no need to think about Disney. "The Incredibles" will complete the final finishing work in about a month."

Ronan said, "Embassy Pictures has made a preliminary publicity and release plan for "The Incredibles". The schedule is this summer, specifically May or June, and you will discuss with Garcia-Rodriguez."

Edel-Kammel continued, "Cars is also nearing completion, expected to be fully produced by April, this film..."

Ronan had already asked the embassy film industry to make corresponding preparations, saying, "As long as conditions permit, the release schedule can be scheduled for this year."

"It's already started, and there's one project that's not finished yet," Edel-Kammel said. "A project about a mouse that can make top-notch meals, called Ratatouille."

"I've already read the script, and it's very good." Ronan knew that this film, according to the traditional translation style of Pixar animation films imported by the company across the Pacific, should be called "Ratatouille". He asked "When will this film be finished?"

John Lasseter replied, "It was originally planned to be completed in 2006, but due to the impact of the Disney incident, it is estimated that it will not be until May and June of 2007."

Ronan nodded slowly, "Don't worry, proceed according to your plan."

Edel-Kammel also said, "There is one project that is ready to be approved, a sci-fi theme about the earth's environment, called "Wall-E Robot", Andrew Stanton is the director, and John is the producer."

On the bright side, the scripts and proposals for these projects had already been sent to Ronan, and Ronan had also seen them, but more impressions still came from previous movies.

Presumably, people who have watched "Wall-E" will be extremely impressed.

These are all animated feature film projects that Pixar Studios had approved before. Although the person who approved the project was Steve Jobs, now Ronan will fully support it.

Edel Kammle continued, "There is one more project that needs your approval, and the script and proposal will be sent to your office shortly. This is a project initiated by Peter Docter. It is a project about adventure and travel. story."

Ronan roughly guessed that it should be "Up".

"I will give you an answer as soon as possible." Ronan thought for a while, and then said, "The copyright of "Toy Story" has come back, I hope you can spare some energy to prepare for the third part."

Edel Kamut and John Lasseter exchanged a worried look.

Ronan simply said, "Ed, John, Pixar studios don't need to change their style, let alone adapt to Relativity Entertainment, everything is produced according to your style and philosophy."

Hearing this, Edel Kammel and John Lasseter felt relieved just now.

Despite all the promises that preceded the acquisition, the duo was concerned that Ronan and Relativity Entertainment were overly interfering with Pixar's day-to-day work.

Ronan said again, "You can use your imagination on original animation projects as much as you want. I only have one condition. Pixar must allocate part of its strength to shoot and produce sequels of some blockbuster movies."

He made no secret that "if Pixar has more commercial income, it can create a bigger space for your imagination and technology."

This is a very simple truth. Perhaps Idel Kammel and John Lasseter were true idealists when they first joined Lucasfilm, but after Steve Jobs acquired Pixar, and Disney After more than ten years of cooperation and entanglement due to sharing and copyright grievances, Pixar changed hands again. These two are no longer pure artists and idealists, but also qualified producers and managers.

Why did Pixar Studios sign such a harsh contract with Disney in the first place? After all, there was still no money, and Steve Jobs couldn't afford Pixar.

Relativity Entertainment does have a lot of money, but Pixar Studios wants to continue to have enough independence to maintain separate financial accounting.

This requires Pixar Studios to have more commercial income.

During many contacts, Edel Kamuel and John Lasseter could feel that Ronan should be a very humane boss, but they also knew that capital has never been humane.

Steve Jobs once said that the guys at Pixar would make anything for the money!

Kadel Kamle said without hesitation, "Ronan, you are the boss, and Pixar Studios will fully follow your decision!"

John Lasseter didn't speak, but felt in his heart that the old man was really getting smarter as he lived.

Ronan smiled and said, "I also believe that under your leadership, Pixar Studios can produce more classic animations."

John Lasseter said, "When the transition period is over, I will immediately call a meeting with my staff to discuss the early stages of the third part of the "Toy Story" series."

Ronan nodded in satisfaction, "This is also the voice of the audience." He then said, "John, you have to take care of the Princess Animation Studio, they are far behind in terms of production technology."

John Lasseter said bluntly, "They are not only behind in technology, but also in concept. Those old Disney princess animation movies are outdated."

"Ideological concepts are all step-by-step." Ronan said, "Don't forget, they have worked for Disney Studios for more than ten years and have inherited many excellent genes from Disney animation."

Pixar Studios, the Princess Animation Studio with a very clear meaning, and the Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio established by Relativity Entertainment... Edel-Kammel vaguely guessed some of Ronan's ideas "The future of Relativity Entertainment will be in the production of animated films on..."

He didn't continue, but Ronan took the initiative to answer, "Steve, me, and you all spent so much energy to make Disney into a mess for the time being. What is the purpose? The former overlord of animation movies has been beaten to the ground for the time being." , why don't we occupy this market?"

Ronan said again, "Three different styles, try to increase market share!"

Edel Kamml and John Lasseter nodded.

What Walt Disney squeezed out of Pixar Studios, Pixar Studios will pay back!

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