Hollywood Starts with Animation

The premiere of "Toy Story 2" was naturally a great success and was greatly appreciated by representatives of all parties; many American media reporters also wrote articles and published a series of commentary articles on the sequel to the animated film.

Warm, fantasy, dreamy, moving...

These elements, with the use of talented designers at Pixar, can be said to be brought into full play.

As the boss of Water World Animation, and the recent surge in assets of hundreds of millions of dollars, the reporters on the scene will never let it go.

What can Zucker do?

Can only happily accept the interviews of a group of media reporters.

"It is an animation work full of adventure, comedy, family and fantasy. At the same time, the new character Cowgirl "Miss Triss" created by "Toy Story 2", as well as the design of many creative bridges in the film, compared to The first Toy Story was even better," Zucker said with a smile.

The reporter immediately asked again: "So, Mr. Wald, do you think Pixar's "Toy Story 2" can surpass the global box office of more than 900 million US dollars created by your company's "Finding Nemo"?"

This topic is a bit sensitive, but it has to be said that it is a point that many people are very concerned about.

Zucker pondered for a few seconds, then smiled: "The comparison of the two works in terms of box office does not actually make any sense. If you really want to use it for comparison, it should be 1/2 of "Toy Story", and compare itself. "

There is no doubt that Zucker played a trick.

The media reporters did not embarrass Zhu Ke too much, so they had to give up.

Zucker added: "Toy Story 2 is much better than the first in terms of plot; therefore, in terms of box office feedback, I think it will achieve a pretty good box office result."

After answering, Zucker and director John Lasseter chatted a few more words, and then left under the eyes of all the people.

on the car.

"Stephen, after watching Toy Story 2, did you feel a huge pressure on your face?" Zucker asked.

"Have!"

Stephen Solenberg said seriously: "It's not wrong to say that Pixar Animation is the best animation company in the world today. The level of technological sophistication they have, the ability to write stories,

The tool is top level. Especially the adjustment of the color of the picture, and the processing methods of extremely delicate hair, water lines, sunlight, darkness, etc., are much better than ours. "

Stephen is indeed under pressure.

When Waterworld Animation produced Finding Nemo, there were many technical means, which came from the support of Pixar Animation. Otherwise, it would have taken at least 8 months to complete the film.

"Their level is really amazing. Well, how do I put it? I feel like they are getting stronger and better every year. That's pretty scary."

Speaking of which, Stephen became a little apprehensive.

Zu Ke also echoed: "Their talent pool is too strong, almost one movie is better than the other, of course, "A Bug's Life" does not count. But even so, the technical level of "A Bug's Life" is also the industry. Top notch."

Stephen Solenberg is under pressure;

Zucker is also Alexander!

Pixar's hang-up, how many!

There is another point that the two of them have a tacit understanding and did not mention, that is the production cost! ! !

The Toy Story 1 animation, which cost $30 million to make;

The production cost of the second film in the series has soared to $90 million;

In the future, the production cost of "Toy Story 3" will climb to $200 million;

None of Pixar's other films, like Wall-E, The Incredibles, Cars, and Inside Out, cost less than $150 million to make.

"Without high input, where can there be high output!"

Zu Ke said solemnly: "Stephen, the two animated films we are preparing, "Kung Fu Panda" and "Flying House Globe", didn't the cost budget result come down?"

"The results will come out in the near future." Stephen responded.

Zucker nodded and said, "Increase investment and benchmark Pixar animation. The standard for each animation is no less than 100 million US dollars in production cost."

Hearing this, Stephen's complexion changed, but he was more excited.

For these animators, where would they dislike a lot of money? With more capital investment, they can better develop their talents.

100 million US dollars production cost, what is it?

Now the water world animation is definitely not short of money!

When it comes to big-budget animated films, who can beat Disney's Tangled in 2010? The production cost of the film alone is as high as 270 million US dollars, making it the most expensive animated film in history. Well, well, this movie Disney lost money.

However, if it hadn't been for the boldness of "Tangled", there would not have been a series of films such as "Frozen".

Large-scale investment can also maximize investor confidence.

Water World Animation is no longer a small game, it is a listed company!

......

the next day.

Zucker came to Apple.

Today is the day of Apple's shareholders meeting. Zucker, who owns 3.72% of Apple's shares, has not yet become a member of Apple's board of directors, which is a bit unreasonable.

You know, Zucker is now Apple's largest individual shareholder!

Even founder Steve Jobs' current stake in Apple is less than 0.6%.

Don't think that this stake is too small.

If you look at the number of shares held by Apple shareholders in 2020, that's a lot.

1% of Apple stock, what does it mean?

In 2020, 1% of Apple's stock is worth $13 billion!

Well, even a 0.1% stake in Apple, in 2020, would mean you're Apple's third-largest shareholder, as well as its largest individual shareholder.

Therefore, even in 1999, Apple's stock has not been as dispersed as it was later, and Zucker owns 3.72% of Apple's shares, which has already made all Apple's shareholders jealous.

When the time is up, the board of directors was successfully held~

Chairman Steve Jobs first stated: "If you support Mr. Zucker Wald and become a member of Apple's board of directors, please raise your hands to vote."

Suddenly, the scene became noisy.

Apple's current market value is only more than 5 billion US dollars. It has not yet become the company with the highest market value in the world. It has not become a giant with a market value of 1.3 trillion US dollars. However, there are many shareholders.

Before and after, hundreds of shareholder representatives attended the shareholders meeting.

"I support!"

"Agree!"

"I also agree. Although Mr. Wald is still very young, his ability is obvious to all. The recent successful listing of Water World Animation is enough to prove Mr. Wald's talent."

"Mr. Wald is Apple's largest individual shareholder, and it would be a shame for us if he could not be a member of the board."

More than 79% of the shareholder representatives at the scene voted in favor.

Zucker is a logical member of Apple's board of directors, but ... Zucker did not ask for a position at Apple, which also relieved many shareholders.

You must know that the struggle and strife within Apple has just eased. If Zucker joins the fight again, it will inevitably cause great damage.

"I hope that Apple will be good. This agrees with everyone's interests and my own purpose. After all, I am very busy." Zucker smiled at the crowd.

Today, in addition to selecting board members, Jobs has two big things to do.

1. Decided to develop Apple's new operating system, which is later Mac OS X;

2. Start the research and development of iPod digital music player;

There is no doubt that these two issues are the ones that will determine the future of Apple.

"A new operating system, is it necessary?"

A shareholder representative retorted: "Now that Microsoft is so strong, it can be described as an invincible player in the world. If we invest a lot of money in the operating system, isn't it a waste of money?"

Jobs did not answer directly, but turned his attention to Zucker, "Zuck, you are also a member of the board of directors. Do you think it is necessary to develop a new operating system?"

For a time, the eyes of hundreds of people in the audience were all focused on Zhu Ke.

""The second one is sent, let's get some tickets, you big guys~