Chapter 96

After a passionate speech in the water world animation studio, Zhuke walked into an office.

Along with the entourage are Steven, the director of the animation studio, and chief screenwriter David meissel. As the head of the animation studio, Stephen needs to make a detailed report to Zhuke on the current situation of the studio.

"Boss, up to now, the water world animation studio has a total of 90 computer painters, 15 traditional hand-painted animation painters, 15 screenwriters, and 38 employees in other departments. That is to say, the number of employees in our animation studio has reached 158."

Stephen spoke with some excitement.

Once upon a time, the water world animation studio only had more than 20 people.

At the beginning, I didn't say how miserable it was, but it wasn't much better.

At the end, he added: "of course, we have also reached agreements with famous universities such as Stanford and the Los Angeles Institute of the arts on personnel training. If there are new tasks, we can quickly recruit 50-80 talents to join the company in a week."

Zucker nodded.

What Stephen said about the talent training agreement with the cooperation of colleges and universities, Zucker also learned from victor.

Of course, it was also approved by Victor.

He said: "boss, if we blindly recruit people from the market, it's better to cooperate with colleges and universities. Although the cost is a little higher and the time is a little longer, we can avoid collision with other animation companies, especially digging corners from other companies. It's disgusting."

As a matter of fact, it is common to cooperate with universities in the United States.

In the future, many well-known enterprises in China, whether Alibaba or Tencent, have reached a series of talent training agreements with domestic universities.

This kind of agreement will make the company's talent excessive and more gentle.

"Steven, what about the progress of SpongeBob's second season and the progress of NEMO Asked Zucker.

Smell speech, Stephen immediately out some information.

"Boss, at present, there are as many as 30 people in charge of the production of SpongeBob. The rough drawing of the second season has also been completed, and it is expected that the film will be completed in three months."

"At present, Nemo is the key work of the studio, with up to 80 staff. If necessary, we can increase the number of staff at any time. It is estimated that it will take no less than three years to complete the film, and the financial pressure is not small."

Financial pressure?

Zhu Keyi thinks, return really!

When the original animation studio was just an animation department of Wald pictures, although it did not become an independent subsidiary, it could apply to the film company when it was short of money;

But now it's different!

When it becomes an independent subsidiary, its finance is calculated independently. In a sense, it is not so easy for it to apply for funds from its parent company.

Dong ~!

Dong Dong ~!

Zucker tapped his finger on the desk, thought for a few seconds, and said in a deep voice, "in a week, I'll ask Martha to send you $10 million in three times as the start-up fund for the undersea story project. As for the rest, you need to find a way. Of course, I estimate that after SpongeBob goes public in the second quarter, the capital problem will definitely be solved. "

Stephen and maysell, yes, nodded.

Man, that's SpongeBob!

Once launched, it continued to dominate the field of television animation in the United States for 8 years, and the profit is extremely huge, which can fully support the production of "Nemo"!

"Nemo" animated film, in the original time and space, was made by Pixar, who was a force group.

The cost of the film is not low, with a total of $63 million.

Of course, this figure seems very high, but compared with the production cost of Pixar's future production of "auto story" and "Superman story", it is not enough.

$150 million!

Yes, Pixar are powerful, but their ability to spend money is equal to their own ability.

Without a production cost of $150 million, they don't know how to make it?

Therefore, the $63 million production cost of "Nemo" is really not very high.

"David, how are you doing with your piggy page project?" Asked Zucker.

Hearing the speech, David meissel shook his head with a wry smile: "boss, you are a little too anxious. You know, we have just started this project, and it is not more than three months since the establishment of the special painting group. What do you want me to say?"

All right, Zucker's choked.

In fact, Zucker was in a bit of a hurry.

But after all, it's piggy page, the most profitable pig in the world.

Piggy, the peak of the year, can bring more than 1 billion dollars a year to the production company, not to mention Zuker.

The ancients did not deceive me!

.......

The last stop of the tour, of course, is SpongeBob house headquarters.

For it, Zhuke is full of memories and feelings.

It is the first company established by Zhuke after he crossed over and used the first bucket of gold he made from Netscape's stock market. To be exact, it is the place where the dream begins after Zhuke's crossing!

However

When Zhuke came to SpongeBob head office alone, he didn't see manager James.

"Where's your manager?"

Zucker asked one of the shop assistants. Her name is viasim, and she's an old employee of the store.

Weiyasim looked at Zhuke in surprise. "Boss, you and James are old friends and leaders. You don't know the news that her mother is hospitalized again recently?"

"Eh? You mean Aunt Alice is in hospital? "

At the same time, the tone of his voice improved a lot.

For Aunt Alice, an old leader who has been paralyzed for many years, Zhuke is full of gratitude. After Zhuke passed through, she gave Zhuke a lot of cheers.

She, James and her sister Lily are among the most intimate people in America.

At present, after asking for the address, Zhuke rushed to the hospital.

.......

hospital.

"James, you asshole!"

"Aunt Alice is your mother, yes, but she's also my relative. Now that she's had such a big accident, you don't tell me. Are you still a friend? You said

"Fortunately, Aunt Alice doesn't have a big problem, otherwise I can't spare you!"

"Well, by the way, if you have enough money, I'll pay in advance."

"Come on, you bastard, my money is not for you. You don't have to refuse. Ah, it's said that you don't have to refuse. You bastard used to be different. I've never been soft handed. How can you become so sentimental now? "

After arriving at the hospital, Zhuke inquired about it and learned that Aunt Alice had no big problem. It was osteoporosis caused by paralysis for many years. She was very relieved.

However, Zhuke scolded James severely.

That afternoon, at.

Zhuke and James, together with Aunt Alice discharged home, and also stayed to eat together.

When Aunt Alice and James's sister Lily fell asleep, the two of them chatted.

Mainly work!

"Zhuke, I think you'd better change the person in charge of SpongeBob house chain store. To tell you the truth, my ability is not enough to hold such a position, you know."

All of a sudden, James mentioned the problem.

For a moment, Zucker was silent.

As for the chief executive of SpongeBob chain store, James has mentioned with Zhuke more than once that he is not competent enough and is willing to abdicate.

That's right. Let James be the head of the chain stores around, of course, there are some factors that Zhuke cares about.

However, it is better to teach people to fish than to teach them to fish!

James is a high school business person, his education is not high, all his skills are trained in the society, as the person in charge of a store, is the current limit.

Of course, he did quite well.

However, being in charge of the post of general manager has helped him. Instead of making him grow up very fast, he feels more pressure. Moreover, he also needs time to take care of his mother and sister.

"Well, I agree with your request. After a while, you can give the position of the general manager to someone else."

In the end, Zucker was convinced by James.

So far, Zhuke's inspection work has been completely over in the near future.

However, the next day, Zhuke will be busy again. In order to publicize the company's project, Zhuke will receive an interview invitation broadcast on a TV platform on UPN TV network.

Yeah, it's just being on TV!

There is no doubt that this is the first time that Zucker has gone from behind the scenes to the stage!

The second watch is on.