Hollywood Starts with Animation

"Lasseter, you are very busy now. Except for the last celebration party, I asked you out to play golf a few times, and you are not free."

Zucker looked at Lasseter resentfully.

"Haha, sorry, I haven't been busy recently." Lasseter waved his hand apologetically.

The two have known each other for more than a year. With Zu Ke's help, their friendship is really good. I do know that he has been very busy recently.

Well, busy planning the production of Pixar's second feature film computer animation - "A Bug's Life".

In addition, Pixar has also benefited from the rising stock price. It has recently expanded its staff, from the original dozens of people to nearly 400 people today.

"Heh~, it seems that you are really strong now, um, and you Pixar gangsters, you will be more and more awesome in the future!" Zu Ke praised.

Hearing this, Lasseter waved his hand and smiled: "It's okay, it's okay."

Lasseter is modest, but the one next to him doesn't know much about modesty.

"Humph~!"

Jobs took a heavy look at Zucker and said, "Mr. Wald, we at Pixar were great in the past, we are great now, and we will be even better in the future, of course. I don't need your praise."

Grass mud horse~!

What the hell!

I blow you a few words, why are you criticizing me? !

Zucker was instantly annoyed.

The whole of America is fucking saying that Jobs was arrogant and arrogant. Zucker didn't think it was serious before, and now it seems to be true.

After a little thought, Zucker understood.

When he came into contact with Steve Jobs in 1995, it was his most impoverished and lowest period. At that time, he just wanted to be a bull and couldn't get up, so he could only pretend to be a grandson;

But now, the explosion of "Toy Story" has made Pixar's market value as high as more than one billion US dollars. He no longer pretends to be a grandson, and once again restores his arrogant nature.

Moreover, it is said that in the near future, he may return to Apple.

In fact, the same is true. According to the trajectory of the original time and space, Jobs will return to Apple in January 1997 and take over the power of the company.

"Jobs, our two have worked together anyway, so you don't need to say that."

Zhu Keqiang suppressed his anger.

Jobs shook his head and said, "There's no need to say that, but when I think about selling you the peripheral copyright of "Toy Story" at a low price, I get angry. I have always been the only one taking advantage of others, no one Take advantage of my Jobs."

Got~!

Just at these words, Zu Ke was not angry anymore.

"Haha, when it comes to taking advantage of things, I'm really not afraid."

"I'm happy to see you suffocated."

Zhu Ke is not a good person either, and when it comes to irritating words, he is not at all soft-hearted.

"you.......!"

Jobs angrily looked at Zucker, who was smiling, and found that he had no choice but to leave secretly.

Lasseter pouted and said helplessly, "Zuck, can't you let him be a little bit? After all, you know he's just an old kid, and he's just been addicted to his mouth."

Zhu Ke continued: "Hey, I'll just say that, who knew that his temper was still so stinky? He's not generous at all, he always remembers those corners and corners."

Victor on the side shook his head and did not speak.

Jobs is not a good temper;

In fact, Zucker wasn't much better either. When something unpleasant happens, words like "fuck", "Damn", "Bastard" keep coming out of his mouth.

"I said Lasseter, you said that to your boss just now, aren't you afraid that he will overturn the table?" Zucker asked curiously.

Lasseter smiled and said, "No. I didn't say it. He just doesn't forgive people. In fact, he is very good to our Pixar insiders."

Zucker nodded.

From what I know, this is the case.

You must know that in the future, the working environment and atmosphere of Pixar will indeed be the first in the United States!

Office buildings in the style of single-family villas, rich and ready-to-eat meals, large areas of greening, personal free studios, various indoor activities, football fields in front of the house, swimming pools...etc., which one Item is not fascinating?

The extremely superior welfare and working environment are important conditions for the formation of the Pixar gang!

It can be seen from this that Jobs really had nothing to say to everyone at Pixar.

......

soon.

As the official start time of the reception draws near, the big guys from all walks of life in Hollywood also begin to appear one after another!

Spielberg, Katzenberg, and David Geffen of the DreamWorks Big Three;

Director Cameron James;

Warner's future CEO Barry Mayer;

20th Century Fox boss Rupert Murdoch;

Redstone, the owner of Paramount;

Two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks;

Bruheimer, a well-known Hollywood producer;

......

Wait a minute, which one is not a big man in North America?

Looking at them with infinite scenery, Zu Ke couldn't help but pouted at Victor: "Victor, don't envy them. In a few years, we will also be guests at major receptions."

After finishing speaking, he added: "Well, more popular than them."

Hearing this, Victor smiled and said, "Boss, just be happy."

Obviously, Victor doesn't quite believe what Zucker said.

Or as long as it is a normal person. After all, man, that's the Big Six in Hollywood! Does it mean that you can transcend beyond?

In fact, Zucker still has some confidence!

"I'm a traveler, and there is a system that often pretends to be dead. No matter how bad it is, as long as you grasp the two major events of the Internet bubble in early 2000 and the global financial crisis in 2008, you will definitely be able to make a lot of money. Full."

The next time, Zucker and Victor turned on cheeky mode.

Crazy, shameless outreach.

"hello~"

"Hello Will Smith, I'm Zucker Wald, a director and the owner of a film company."

The first target Zucker contacted was Will Smith.

With the release of "Independence Day" some time ago, Will Smith became completely popular all over the world. Of course, as far as Zucker knows, in the next ten years, he will be even more popular.

"Men in Black", "King Ali", "The Mechanical Enemy", "When Happiness Comes Knocking", "I Am Legend", etc., which of these films he starred in has not achieved extremely high box office in the world ?

Knowing him now is definitely not a loss for Zucker!

......

The second target, Xiao Lizi.

"Mr. DiCaprio, nice to meet you."

"I'm the owner of a studio, yes, but I also have a chain of stores around. Well, SpongeBob SquarePants."

"Oh? You've heard of it? Even better."

"That's right, although we only have 7 stores in Los Angeles, our reputation and turnover are definitely among the best in Los Angeles, and even in the entire California area."

"Oh~, there will definitely be opportunities for film cooperation in the future."

"I just wanted to ask you this time, are you interested in being the spokesperson for our SpongeBob SquarePants house?"

"Don't worry, according to your reputation, I will definitely give a high price!"

Zhu Ke held a wine glass and chatted with Xiao Li Zi.

Xiao Lizi became famous very early. Since "Growing Pains", he has become a well-known child star in the United States; in 1993, he was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for "Different Sky"; in 1995, he became the Berlin Film Festival in one fell swoop. the actor.

It is no exaggeration to say that he is no ordinary movie actor, even if he did not become famous all over the world because of "Titanic".

Of course, now he is more of a literary male god!

Its commercial value is not high.

Especially since he lost his child star halo, he has few endorsements now.

Well, the endorsement fee is not too high!

Otherwise, facing him after 1997, Zucker would never consider it.

"I'm smart. As long as I sign him, my SpongeBob SquarePants house will also benefit when "Titanic" is released."

"I'm such a clever little devil!"

Zucker began to fantasize.

The two-hour reception soon ended.

Zucker and Victor only felt that the trip was worthwhile, and they met a lot of big people. Even if they don't have much friendship now, they can make friendship later.

After the excited Zucker returned home, he received a call and got another good news.

"Mr. Wald, our icq has been developed, do you want to come and see it tomorrow?"

Knowing this news, even though it's almost 11 o'clock in the evening, Zucker is quite excited and not sleepy.