Hollywood Starts with Animation

DreamWorks is really going crazy.

For several days in a row, the three giants of DreamWorks, Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen, all had red eyes with jealousy.

A month ago, DreamWorks' new film "Fighting Storm" was released. In order to make this film a high box office and to make it the savior of the bleak North American film market, DreamWorks has paid a lot.

Spend a lot of publicity funds;

paid a lot of kindness;

Even the big director Spielberg has no face, no bottom line to please the film critics and the media.

But what is the result?

"Battle Storm" movie blood loss!

DreamWorks completely lost the opportunity to be listed on the US stock market in 2001!

"We failed, but...they succeeded?!"

Spielberg gritted his teeth and said: "Look at what the media are saying recently? The savior of the Hollywood film market, the only animation listed company in the United States, the No. 1 and No. 3 film company in the United States, oh no, now The ranking of Water World Animation is not 3rd, but 2nd, the ranking that was taken from us."

The voice fell.

Jeffrey Katzenberg's face was very ugly.

Once upon a time, he was the head of Disney's animation division, the number one. But later, he was kicked out by Michael Eisner, known as the "Disney tyrant"; he has since vowed that he will return with revenge.

He worked hard~

He has successfully made DreamWorks Animation a star in the global animation market!

Especially in the early 2000's, "Shrek" came out, which made Jeffrey Katzenberg well recognized by the market, and the media also praised him.

But now what?

At a time when the film market is bleak, Waterworld Animation's "Flying House" and Pixar Animation's "Monster Electric Company" ignited the market's popularity and reputation once they were released, and the box office growth remained high.

"In the eyes of the media and the public,

Only Waterworld Animation and Pixar Animation, where is DreamWorks Animation? "

Katzenberg was so unwilling that it almost overflowed.

David Geffen, one of the Big Three, comforted: "We can just be ourselves."

"madness!"

As soon as the words fell, Spielberg scolded unceremoniously: "The market cake is so big, and the water world and Pixar share a lot, where will we have a place?"

"you......"

David Geffen glared at Spielberg.

He didn't expect Spielberg to be so disrespectful to him, knowing that he is also one of the company's major shareholders.

I don't want face!

There is no doubt that the gap between the DreamWorks Big Three has deepened again.

The conflict and discord of words, to be honest, are just an introduction. The key point is that DreamWorks is having a hard time now, and when its interests are damaged, various gaps will naturally continue to appear.

at the same time......

Blue Sky Studio.

As a subsidiary of 20th Century Fox Pictures, one of the six major Hollywood companies, it has been focusing on the production of animated films since it was acquired.

Although it only has an animated short film of a few minutes at the moment? But after they have obtained sufficient funds, the animated film "Ice Age" that is currently being produced? It has given them enough confidence.

"what?!"

"Can you say that again!!!"

At this moment? As the founder of Blue Sky Studio, Chris Wedge, where is there a trace of calm? He was very surprised.

Carlos Saldanha said solemnly, "The news is true, and I just learned about it."

Hearing that? Chris Wedge's face was full of shock.

Why?

Because just not long ago? To be exact, 20 minutes ago, Water World Animation and Pixar Animation announced their big news almost one after the other.

The movie "Flying House Globe", the amount of peripheral licenses sold in 50 states in the United States? Up to 140 million US dollars;

This achievement? Created the highest transaction amount in the history of American movie peripheral licensing, breaking a series of records!

The last work of Water World Animation, "Finding Nemo", its surrounding licensing fees in 50 states in the United States, but it is worth more than 50 million US dollars.

Below the average for DreamWorks Animation;

It is far less than Pixar animation!

But this time, the perimeter authorization in the 50 states of the United States alone is as high as 140 million US dollars? It really makes many people stunned.

"This, this? This... unbelievable!"

"There are 140 million US dollars in peripheral authorizations near the United States. If it is converted into countries and regions around the world? Don't they want to make more money?!"

At this moment, the eyes of Chris Wedge, the founder of Blue Sky Studio, are really red? Red and red.

Carlos Saldanha, who is also the founder and one of the directors of "Ice Age", said in a low voice: "Man? If you hear the news of Pixar's "Monsters, Inc.", you will hold your breath even more."

"..."

Chris Wedge looked surprised.

Carlos said faintly: "5 minutes after the announcement of Waterworld Animation, Pixar announced that the "Monsters, Inc." animated film, its surrounding authorization amount in 50 states in the United States is as high as 142 million US dollars."

The voice fell.

Chris Wedge was silent, for he was now detached.

The American film market under the influence of the 9/11 incident was completely shocked by the water world animation Pixar animation!

As the saying goes: "The times create heroes!"

Now the water world animation and Pixar animation, is like this.

movie box office explosion;

The company's stock price has skyrocketed, and its market value has continued to rise;

The licensing fees for various peripherals related to the movie have also broken through the sky!

dong dong dong~~

At this time, Rupert Murdoch, one of the six Hollywood studios of 20th Century Fox and the owner of News Corporation, suddenly visited the Blue Sky Studio.

"I won't say anything more than that."

"I believe you have received the news."

"The animated film "Ice Age" must be completed before the end of this year, and it must meet the audience as soon as possible."

Murdoch said coldly: "This market cannot have only Water World, Pixar, and DreamWorks, it must have Blue Sky Studio."

Upon hearing this, Chris Wedge and Carlos were immediately shocked.

The two of them knew that Murdoch's patience was about to wear off. After all, the achievements of Waterworld and Pixar were amazing!

Lighting entertainment.

When it comes to the name of this animation company, many people may not know it, but when it comes to the company's two animation works, "Minions" and "Despicable Me", there are many people who know it.

That's right, Lighting Entertainment is the creator of "Minions".

However, due to the company's founder, Chris Mellor Dandley, who played tricks on Zhu Ke's classmates, the copyright of Minions probably does not belong to Lighting Entertainment.

After all, Zhu Ke's plagiarism ability is one-of-a-kind!

"Tsk tsk tsk~"

At this moment, Mel Dandley looked at the newspaper in shock and exclaimed: "That guy, Zucker Wald, after the 9/11 incident, he made a lot of money this time after speculating on military stocks and grain and oil futures."

The assistant nodded and said involuntarily, "Boss, in a few days, Forbes' annual wealth report for the new year will be released. I estimate that this time the top ten in the United States must have him, Zucker Wald!"

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