Chapter 162： Blue Sky and Pixar

The editorial office of the Los Angeles Liberty was quiet, everyone was staring at the Latino man who was squeezed out by them, so did Garcia Rodriguez resign? Also opened a survey and consulting company and became the boss by himself?

To be honest, although it is also a paparazzi, there are three or six or nine points. Even if that guy often captures Ryan Jenkins's exclusive, he is highly regarded by the editor-in-chief, so he doesn't hire them as white colleagues to see him.

The other party has indeed made a lot of money over the past six months. Is this money enough for him to start a consulting company? Many people have raised such questions.

Under the surveillance of the security, Garcia quickly packed up his belongings and walked out of the editorial office without looking back. He didn't say hello to anyone. Those were guys who often ridiculed him behind his back, why bother?

status! Decent people's lives! These are the things that Garcia pursued. Paparazzi and Ryan Jenkins helped him get rid of the slums, and now he will have his own company.

After leaving the editorial office, Garcia got into his old Ford car. Thinking of the meeting a few days ago, it seemed a little unbelievable.

After several conversations with the handsome man named George, he received support from a foundation in the Cayman Islands and became one of the partners of a survey and consulting company, although he only took up 20% of the shares. , Has become a veritable boss.

Even if there are only a dozen people in the company, that's the boss, isn't it?

Although the other party didn't mention it, Garcia knew who was standing behind George. Why did the little guy he had been photographing with him for more than half a year like him?

Garcia has no formal college education, and he doesn't know who can die for a confidant, but he understands another truth. It is only natural to take people's money to do things for others.

What's more, what the other party asked him to do was not something that violated the law.

in fact. Garcia doesn’t have to guess. Since the funds have gone around in such a big circle, it must be impossible to find Ryan Jenkins’ head. After taking photos for so long, he knows that the other party has a strong team of lawyers and accountants. Even, the net worth estimated by the media is much lower than the actual net worth of the little guy.

In any case, I am no longer a lowly paparazzi, but a person with a certain social status.

Threw the thing he was holding onto the co-pilot. Garcia took out an envelope from his pocket. This was the first business he received to provide detailed information on a computer animation studio called Lantian in New York.

After all, after experiencing the information explosion in the previous life, Ryan knew that many people in Hollywood had unclean hands and feet. When the rules on the bright side failed, some nasty methods would be used if they were not sure. Some of his measures were just precautions. .

As we entered late March, Scott Swift had good news. He and Steve Jobs formally reached an agreement to acquire 90% of Pixar's equity at a price of 50 million U.S. dollars, and the rest are scattered in the hands of several other founders. It has nothing to do with the overall situation.

This price far exceeds what Jobs has invested in the past few years. With this money, the founder of Apple can also revitalize his next computer company.

As for the lack of Pixar's success, will it affect Jobs' return to Apple? That's not within Ryan's consideration. Anyway, in the past few years, he doesn't have much Apple stock in his hands.

This money almost drained the cash flow of Ryan and Nicole. If it weren't for his insistence, Scott would want to sell the stocks and fixed assets under the names of the two, it would be more than a loss.

"I have finished what I want to say. I have been working with you for so many years..." In Pixar's meeting room, Steve Jobs was giving his parting speech, "Finally, I wish Pixar every success."

He turned his head and looked over, "Ryan, Pixar is yours."

After speaking, he left the meeting room without looking back, he was truly a businessman.

Ed Kamel, John Lasseter, and Andrew Stanton quietly looked at the teenager sitting at the top of the table. They met not long ago, but they didn’t expect that each other would become their boss in a blink of an eye. .

They have heard about this acquisition a long time ago, and they have opposed it in private. After all, when the other party visited last time, they said that Pixar was messy. If he becomes the master, will it change the relaxed atmosphere formed in the studio? And corporate culture?

Besides, the other party is indeed a genius in film, but do you know computer animation? What if he gets involved in the daily work of the studio?

The studio was silent, and the only forty employees were staring at Ryan to see what he would do.

"Smack~"

A soft sound broke the silence, and Ryan took out two thick document bags from his backpack and placed them on the long conference table in front of them.

"Ed, John, Andrew, and Jim, I didn't expect us to meet again in this way."

As Ryan said, he pushed the two file bags to several people, "One is a script for Toy Story, the other is a sub-shot drawing of the toys. There are some opinions on it, which are my personal opinions. I don’t understand computer animation, you guys. Just take a look."

A few people could not wait to open the file bag, and other employees could not sit still and surrounded them. Needless to say, the script was not thick and could not see clearly what was written on it, but the pile was dozens of sheets. His colored pencil sketches were instantly divided by these people.

"This is... Hu Di?"

"This is Buzz Lightyear..."

After all, "Ryan Tales" has been published for many years, and many people are familiar with the stories.

Without waiting for what these people said, Ryan pointed to Scott, "I have asked Scott to borrow 20 million dollars for the daily operation of the studio and the production of "Toy Story". This is only the first and subsequent investment. It will be in place soon."

"I believe that the first fully computer-animated feature film will be born in Pixar."

Ryan's voice at this time is tantamount to nature to these enthusiastic Pixar employees. What are they for so many years? Isn’t it just the dreams and obsessions in your heart?

"Mr. Jenkins..."

"Please call me Ryan."

"Well, Ryan, we need equipment, the most advanced computer..." Ed Kamel was interrupted by Ryan before he finished speaking, "No problem, Ed."

"That..." He hesitated.

Ryan naturally understood what these people were worried about. "Mr. Ed Kamel will still serve as the president of the studio, and you will still handle the daily affairs by yourself. I and Scott will not interfere with the operation of the studio. Apart from the necessary financial supervisors, I will not The studio is assigned to any employee."

What he said hasn't changed anything from the era of Steve Jobs. Ryan's family knows his own affairs. As long as Pixar's status quo is maintained, the success of "Toy Story" is bound to come.

As for financial supervisors. That is necessary. He and Nicole's accountants will perform their duties in this regard.

Applause suddenly rang, and the series of measures announced by Ryan were obviously recognized by these people, which means that they can continue to follow their dreams.

After retracting the drawing, Ed Kamel drove most of the employees out, and then said, "Thank you, thank you. Ryan!"

"Don't say that, Ed." Ryan waved his hand casually. "I bought Pixar because I am optimistic about your persistence and the future of computer animation. Of course, I am the same as Steve. In return. I believe Pixar won't let me down, right?"

"Definitely!" John Lasseter said first, "the script is confirmed. The character image and personality are determined, which will save a lot of time and expenses. Ryan, I promise, no more than three years, the first computer animation. Feature films will be born in Pixar."

"I believe in this, and everyone believes in it, don't you?"

Ryan stretched out his hands humorously, causing everyone to laugh, and then Ed Kamel said, "Ryan, that contract between us and Disney..."

"Well, I have a good relationship with Disney, and I think of a way to solve it."

Hearing that contract, Ryan was also very helpless. If it were to be implemented in accordance with the contract, "Toy Story" would only be a wedding dress for the other party.

Fortunately, I have mixed a foot in "The Lion King" in this life, triggering a series of butterfly effects, leading to the delay in the investment of 26 million US dollars promised by Disney, and I have enough reasons and excuses to terminate the contract.

It really doesn't work, just provide a few ideas for Disney, nothing more than an exchange of benefits.

If all goes well, you will have to switch to another publisher for Pixar, preferably one that can sign a normal distribution agreement.

However, don't worry now, after all, "Toy Story" wants to be produced, there is no possibility for more than two years.

Of course, after the vampire-style contract was cancelled, after Pixar succeeded, there would be a rift between him and Disney, especially the tyrant Michael Eisner.

Regarding the daily affairs of the studio, Ryan will not go to the office, and exchanged some opinions on "Toy Story" with a few people. It is nothing more than summing up from the comments he has read in the previous life. Provide necessary help on the script and roles at any time before leaving.

Pixar’s business is over. The only trouble is the funding issue. Although Ryan has a lot of assets but not much cash, although he doesn’t know much about it, he knows that the rendering of computer animation is all in US dollars. Burned out.

In a blink of an eye, it was Oscar again. Ryan won't go to the scene. Nicole also had a legitimate reason to be absent because of the location. Besides, they didn't have active public relations and had already given up the best supporting actress.

"The nominees for Best Supporting Actress include Miranda Richardson's "Fire Lover", Vanessa Redgriffe's "Howard Manor", Nicole Kidman "Yihai Xiongfeng", Marisa Tomei " My cousin Pooh..."

"The best supporting actress was Marisa Tomei's "My Cousin Pooh", congratulations Marisa Tomei!"

In front of the TV, Ryan sighed This is normal, the pre-work has not been done, and it is impossible to get the goldman, but since this way, Nicole has accumulated another qualification.

Turning off the TV, Ryan sat back at the desk, "Toy Story" was kicked out by him, and the progress of the other scripts naturally fell behind, as well as the latest episode of Harry Potter...

After accepting the invitation of the Film Academy and becoming a member of thousands of members, Ryan also joined the Screenwriters Association, so that the scripts he wrote can be filed in advance, plus some small propaganda means by Jinsli. Nip the hidden danger that is not much.

Besides, in addition to the stories based on Warcraft, he will publish other essays and articles on Vanity Fair from time to time, occupying some creativity and blocking the way for some people.

For example, the last two stories are about the pursuit of murder and dreams. Like his previous works, they have been adapted appropriately, which can occupy this creativity without causing obvious spoilers.

At the same time, Ryan also applied to join the Producers League. Because he has Jenkins Pictures under his name, strictly speaking, he already has this qualification, but age is a big issue. The Producers League has not yet given a clear answer. (To be continued...)