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"On the 18th, DD Films officially announced the establishment of a brand new department - DD Animation. (Baidu search for the fastest and most stable update of Literary Network) Previously, Daniel Sandler owned 20% of the shares of Weta Digital, acquired Animation technology company 'Animal Logic', and in a surprise move from Pixar, has brought in one of its key figures, Andrew Stanton, who made Under the Sea, the second-highest-grossing animated film to date, after Shrek 2. "The Story" is one of Pixar's most experienced and influential animation film screenwriters, producers and directors. No one knows how many conditions were put forward by Weta Digital before Andrew let go.

Now it seems that Daniel Sandler should be asked. Weta Digital is obviously covering their actions for DD Pictures. Previously, DD Films has been trying to acquire MGM Pictures, and may not be willing to let this news add more variables to the acquisition work. Now that the deal has been done, plans for the animation division have become public.

However, at yesterday's press conference, the most unexpected news was Andrew's announcement that a movie produced by DD Animation - "Wall-E" will be released in this year's Christmas schedule. It has only been one year since Andrew left Pixar, that is to say, DD Animation completed this animated feature film in the past year. When we heard the news, there must have been a common question: Is one year enough to produce an animated film of acceptable quality?

The answer given by Andrew is positive. He even vouched for "Wall-E" with his 20 years of experience in the field of animation films, claiming that it will become a model for all DD animation works. The short half-minute video data that the reporter saw at the scene did prove Andrew's statement to a limited extent, but half a minute is different from the 90-minute whole movie. We can only guess, maybe this is a story that has been in Andrew's heart for a long time, and now he just filmed it, so everything went very smoothly. If this is the case, then Daniel and DD Animation have clearly made money, and Pixar may appeal to the law, asking the Los Angeles court to order Andrew to return "Wall-E" to Pixar. Because that was the story he created while he was at Pixar.

In addition to "Wall-E", DD Animation also announced its other two ambitious plans at the same time. In the field of animated films with a budget of over 100 million, such a big deal is rare. One of them is "Happy Feet". This film was included in the bag when they acquired Animal Logic Company. According to the plan, this ice and snow animation telling the story of the Emperor Penguin will be available next year or the year after—considering that DD Animation can’t wait to make "Wall-E" "Released, the Penguin movie should be completed next year and meet the audience. When it comes to this work, we will inevitably think of another ice and snow movie that has been a big success. That is "Ice Age" produced by Blue Sky Studios and distributed by Fox. Because both parties have worked for many years, it is difficult to say that one of them is following the other. But "Ice Age", which came out first, may be a little luckier.

Another work that only reveals the main animation image is called "Kung Fu Panda". Yes, Kung Fu and Panda are both synonymous with China. This time, DD Films obviously intends to focus on the Chinese card. In fact, Daniel has a deep relationship with China. When the "Technology for the Benefit of All Beings" Foundation led by him was rampant in 2003,

Donated a batch of valuable advanced instruments to Chinese scientific research institutions. For research on the type of coronavirus we now know, Chinese official figures also received visiting foundation executives. In addition, Daniel is also the most well-known foreign actor in China—even surpassing most of the domestic actors. His "Gladiator", "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Lord of the Rings Trilogy" have achieved excellent results in China. With the Chinese market getting bigger and bigger, it is not surprising that DD Films intends to please their audience in advance.

Considering that these actions are very planned, the previous speculation about DD Films' overheating may not hold water. They deliberately produced "Wall-E" to make DD Animation gain a firm foothold and make a profit. Then there is "Happy Feet", which further consolidates the company's foundation with the help of the popular trend of ice and snow animation. Not surprisingly, this should become a series of cartoons like "Ice Age". So this will open up a continuous profit point for DD animation. Then came "Kung Fu Panda", which on the one hand catered to the curiosity of the American market towards exotic cultures. On the one hand, it can please the fast-growing Chinese market. Every step is very precise. If you insist on treating Zhou Xiang's actions like this as impulsiveness, it may be difficult to convince people.

This has to be reminiscent of MGM, which previously reached an acquisition agreement with DD Films. Although the market regulators in many countries are still studying this acquisition, it is expected that there will be no problems. Then considering Daniel's deliberate efforts on DD animation, he is more important in the development of MGM Pictures. Perhaps the preparation is more adequate and far-reaching. But this point has not attracted everyone's attention. We have seen a lot of reports, all focused on how Daniel will run the huge MGM, and how to avoid being dragged down by MGM to kill the highly profitable DD Films - but no one has considered it, Daniel may never have thought about it Simply to get MGM up and running again. There may already be a grand plan in his head -- a plan to make MGM great again.

We may have to look at Daniel more powerfully. This young social king, superstar, and billionaire is by no means what we imagined before: talented and lucky enough, but may lack experience and strategic vision.

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It took Daniel about 15 minutes to read the entire report. Andrew stood with him without urging him. Daniel came here today to watch the rough cut of "Wall-E" without being in a hurry. In fact, after Andrew read this report, his perception of Daniel changed a lot. He believed that there must be many people like him.

Hollywood should stop looking at Daniel as a "gifted young man."

His talent, his achievements, his power and his future determine that no one in Hollywood has the right to underestimate him.

Even with Andrew's self-cultivation, he still felt a surge in his chest. Isn't the person standing beside him the most representative face of Hollywood in this era. A hundred years later, when someone mentions Hollywood in the early 21st century, Daniel Sandler will undoubtedly be the first thing that comes to mind.

"too exaggerated."

Daniel muttered, shook his head, and started to walk towards the screening room. Andrew came back to his senses. Hurry up and follow.

Daniel didn't say anything about the New York Times report, but got to work quickly.

Seeing the familiar picture and the familiar broken robot, Daniel smiled. It’s a weird feeling, especially in an animated film, because the image wasn’t contributed by an actor, but he created it—about the same as having a child of your own, at least at this moment.

Wall-E's faithful brigade on Earth fulfills its mission - to clean up the trash. The entire earth is shockingly displayed in front of everyone, and the virtual light screen tells everyone easily that this is sometime in the future—yes, if human beings do not restrain themselves, this is what the earth will look like in the future. Although "Wall-E" does not intend to make itself an environmental blockbuster, it is very good to incorporate some not-so-subtle themes into it, not only taking advantage of various awards and ratings, but also attracting children. Advantages - Usually, young parents themselves are impatient to watch didactic movies. But I hope their children can accept some positive themes.

A young dad may love Playboy, but he won’t show it to his 8-year-old son. A young mom is more interested in movies like The Hangover, but when she takes her kids, They certainly wouldn't walk into a screening of The Hangover, the grown-up world is such a mixed bag.

As long as you don't pick sesame seeds and throw watermelons, it will weaken the fun and add a little environmental protection theme, which will be beneficial and harmless to "Wall-E".

When Wall-E's home is slowly opened, it is easy for people to understand. This robot is not a cold machine, but an individual that has something in common with people. When Wall-E puts the cassette into the VCR, the actors in the simulation start to dance and use its two eyes to reflect a little light. Daniel could feel the loneliness around the little robot.

"Ha ha."

"Very interesting design."

Seeing WALL-E waking up, bumping around because of low battery, like a child who is reluctant to get up, Daniel and Andrew both laughed. Even though Daniel wrote the scene himself, he was still amused by the ignorant little robot when it happened in front of his eyes. That's what a classic is all about, and you rarely get bored with the fun of it, unlike some R-rated flicks that do well at the box office, and about the same as the difference between a fine dining restaurant and a fast food chain.

The appearance of Luzhi and Eva means that this story has begun to enter the topic.

Wall-E's flower of love began to bloom, and he cared for the sleeping Eva, held an umbrella for her, and charged her—because Wall-E himself is a solar-charged type, of course he would suspect that Eva was motionless because She is low on energy. He also took Eva rowing through the stinky ditch, winding around the garbage mountain... until the spaceship came to pick up Eva, he lay on the shell of the spaceship without hesitation, and left the earth with it.

The little cockroach looked up at its back, somewhat saddening.

After entering the Truth, Wall-E started his awesome and righteous "trickster behavior", how to defeat the spacecraft's automatic control system, put green plants into the tester, and then command the Truth to return to Earth. A series of jokes and conflicts, cleaning robots, umbrella robots, violent robots, all kinds of interesting robots mobilized, led by the ignorant Wall-E, turned the stagnant pool of truth upside down. Those surviving humans who have been "raised" and have basically lost the ability to walk are beginning to wake up-this is of course another ironic point. Many scientists predict that the direction of human evolution is probably more and more laziness and lack of mobility. , these chubby Pravda passengers are representatives.

Wall-E becomes a hero, both in love and in the noble purpose of returning to Earth.

"He's great, isn't he? Wall-E is great."

As the main person in charge of "WALL-E", Andrew is of course very familiar with this film, and because of this, he was surprised by Daniel's talent. He knew that Daniel had a lot of knowledge in oil painting-this may be The reason why he eventually developed an interest and ability in cartoons. Even so, "Wall-E" is so remarkable and extraordinary, but it came from Daniel's hands, which surprised Andrew, but also had to sigh inexplicably.

The sky is a wizard, apart from this explanation, there is no more rhetoric to explain this.

Compared with those geniuses who are talented in a single field, Daniel may be more favored by God.

"It's really good, people will like him, right? Such a hardworking, kind, brave, funny Wall-E."

Daniel repeated it three times, brought up some uncoordinated places, and discussed it with Andrew. Although he did not reshape "WALL-E" 100% according to the memory, the benchmark reference must be In the original version of "WALL-E", at this point, he will not do some unnecessary things beyond his control. And Andrew Stanton himself is the creator of the original "WALL-E". The two people have similar understanding of "WALL-E", and they easily reached an agreement.

Consensus was reached on several revision suggestions. Daniel turned to "Happy Feet" to see the progress. "Kung Fu Panda" has not officially started yet. DD Animation has limited staff. It is most comfortable to operate two works at the same time. status.

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After confirming that the work of DD animation was on the normal track, Daniel flew directly to Nairobi without any delay, and joined the filming of "The Endless Gardener".

Fernando has already flown to Nairobi after taking a turn from Berlin with people. The assistant director and a group of people stayed in Berlin to shoot some corner scenes. Daniel also has European scenes, but he will return with Fernando later. The filming in Berlin ended, because according to the agreement, before officially joining the team, he would stay at the British Mission in Kenya for about a week, and learn the working habits and characteristics of British diplomatic missions with Brown Lehman, the representative of the mission.

Of course, this may not be particularly necessary—even the British don’t know the work of their diplomats so carefully, but obviously, neither Daniel nor Fernando are people who will get away with it. film, there should be the motivation to pursue perfection. (To be continued.)

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