Heads Up Hollywood

Tang En basically got the big IPs in Hollywood in the future. He even finished writing outlines for many high-quality American dramas and went to register with the screenwriters union.

There are only two super big IPs that have not yet been involved: one, "Star Wars"; two, the live-action movie remake of "Disney Princess".

The "Star Wars" series can be discussed slowly. When George Lucas gets older, he will sell Lucasfilm sooner or later.

As for the live-action remake series of Disney classic animations...

Tang En had already started planning.

He is determined to win!

Whether Michael Eisner or Roy Disney, no one can stop him!

The reason is simple, because Pixar!

In Disney in 1994, there was a big turmoil. President Frank Wells was killed in a helicopter accident, and Jeffrey Katzenberg and Bill McNick left, which led to a cliff-like decline in Disney movies, especially Disney animation.

So far, 90% of the artists in Disney Animation Studios have been laid off, and Disney's animation industry is completely dependent on Pixar for support.

It can be said that Pixar is Disney's most sensitive and fragile nerve!

Unfortunately, Twain is Pixar's second largest shareholder!

Geographically, Pixar is not a Hollywood company, but belongs to Silicon Valley.

Because Pixar's main industry at the beginning was software and hardware research and development, serving Jobs' NeXT computer, and engaging in animation... It was a surprise in a misunderstanding.

Twain flew to San Francisco specifically, and met Jobs at Pixar's headquarters.

"It's no wonder that Pixar's animations are so creative. The working environment here...is just like a fairy tale world. If Disney has such a working environment, there will be no worries about creativity."

Under the recommendation of Jobs, Dunn visited the wonderful design of the newly built Pixar headquarters campus, accompanied by the actual person in charge of Pixar, animation master John Last.

John Last is quite conceited, "Disney's cartoons have long been outdated! Now, it is the world of Pixar and DreamWorks animation."

Tang En was a little amused, "DreamWorks Animation? If it weren't for "Shrek", Katzenberg would have almost gone bankrupt!"

John Last's face was full, "No, he needs a buffer period from hand-drawn animation to computer animation."

Tang En smiled, "By the way, I heard that Disney proposed to renew the contract?"

Jobs' face sank, "I refuse!"

"What conditions?"

There is no need for Tang En to hold back, he is the second shareholder of Pixar and has the right to know all of Pixar's business.

John Last explained: "They want to re-sign five films and split all the profits excluding publicity and distribution costs."

Tang En sneered: "It's really generous!"

The profit is divided equally, which is much better than the current contract.

Now Pixar's profit ratio with Disney is 40% to 60%.

40% profit sharing is still a huge sum of money!

For example, "Monsters Inc," which was released in November last year, currently has a North American box office of 240 million U.S. dollars and an overseas box office of 270 million U.S. dollars, with a total global box office of more than 500 million U.S. dollars.

What's more exaggerated is the peripheral sales!

One month after the film was released, the peripheral income exceeded 300 million U.S. dollars!

Of course, this is also a reflection of the Disney brand value.

Disney's consumer products department and the channel operation of the Disney Store help Pixar's films from upstream to downstream.

Pixar has raked in $180 million from Monsters, Inc. so far!

And that's just the beginning.

Within three years, Pixar expects to rake in $300 million through the project.

This is the reason why Pixar's stock price is so high, and DreamWorks Animation was able to sell at a sky-high price of more than 3 billion U.S. dollars when it went bankrupt and auctioned.

But things are rare and expensive, and Pixar today is different from what it was back then. Jobs would never agree to a useless contract like "40% to 60%".

Jobs added sarcastically, "That's not counting. Eisner believes that Pixar has taken advantage of the equal share of profits! He asked Disney to retain control of the production of sequels and own the trademark copyright of consumer products!"

Tang En's face immediately changed, "This is absolutely not allowed! Copyright matters cannot be allowed even a single step!"

Jobs said lightly: "Naturally, the conditions I offered are very simple, the profits are shared equally, and I can accept it, but Pixar must fully retain the copyrights of the cartoons, including distribution rights."

Upon hearing this, Tang En curled his lips repeatedly, disapproving.

Jobs was very smart. He had already guessed his intentions when Tang En asked him to meet at Pixar, "Tang En, you know that Pixar must base its interests on Pixar."

Tang En frowned, "Steve, why can't you understand? Maybe you should go to Hollywood to find out, Disney and Tang En Pictures...Which company represents the future?"

Jobs laughed and said, "Twain Pictures represents the future, so it doesn't matter. When the future comes, I will definitely hand over Pixar's cartoons to Dunn Pictures for operation."

This kind of question is not something that John Last can just intervene casually.

The three walked side by side on the boardwalk at the Pixar headquarters—no way, Jobs was a Japanese fan.

Tang En thought for a while, then said in a deep voice, "Steve, I have completed the Apple stock subscription. Now, 16.5% of Apple's share capital is in my hands."

Jobs frowned, "I thank you for your help to Apple, your support and trust in my work."

Tang En shook his head, "Steve, I need your help."

Jobs immediately became embarrassed.

Tang En said, "I'm talking about an important cooperation with Disney right now. I need Disney to bow to me."

Jobs frowned and said in a bad tone, "You don't want Pixar to negotiate a contract renewal in exchange for favorable conditions for you to cooperate with Disney?"

"Of course not!" Dunn stopped, turned and stared at Jobs, "I only want Pixar to do one thing."

"What?"

"Terminate the contract with Disney!"

Dunn had already said such an argument, and Jobs was tired of it, and his face was ugly.

Jobs' temper... Anyone who knows him well knows that he is hotter than Twain!

John Last was afraid that Jobs would have a fit, so he quickly opened his mouth and exclaimed, "Mr. Walker, are you kidding me? Pixar and Disney still have a contract for a film! And now that "Finding Nemo" has been approved, we will soon To cooperate with Disney."

"Finding Nemo" is too famous, far surpassing "Monsters, Inc."!

Regardless of other things, for this movie alone, Twain did not want to hand over the distribution rights to Disney.

The distribution rights are in the hands of Disney, and they must have put the characters of "Finding Nemo" in Disneyland.

Twain is about to launch the acquisition of Universal Pictures, and Universal Pictures also has a Universal Studios theme park.

Pixar movies, of course, are taking care of their own industry.

Tang En said lightly: "I will pay for the cost of buying out the contract!"

Jobs refused without hesitation, "Twain, we've talked about this topic before, and I don't want to discuss it anymore. At this stage, only Disney is in the best interest of Pixar."

Tang En said: "I also have a film company! And I'm going to buy Universal Pictures soon! My channel resources are no worse than Disney's!"

"You want to buy Universal Pictures?" Jobs narrowed his eyes.

Tang En waved his hand casually, "I also want to tell you that I own a toy company, and I am also a shareholder of Hasbro, so I can get a better share for Pixar's toys."

John Last hesitated for a moment, and tentatively said: "Mr. Walker, the acquisition of Universal Pictures... I'm afraid it will take a long time? "Finding Nemo" will be released next year, I'm afraid..."

Tang En said proudly: "Give me the Pixar cartoons. The copyright, trademark, and creative development belong to Pixar. I don't want anything!"

Anyway, he will eat Pixar sooner or later, and it doesn't matter who owns the copyright.

John Last opened his mouth and looked at Jobs in shock.

He has been in Silicon Valley all year round and doesn't know much about Hollywood.

This Dunn Walker... is really crazy!

Jobs was silent for a while, but still shook his head, "Twain, buying out the contract requires reputational pressure. If you break your promise, you will be looked down upon by Wall Street, which is not good for the stock price."

Tang En was so angry that he couldn't speak.

This is stubborn!

Last year, the turnover of Disney's Consumer Products Department exceeded US$2.5 billion. In the case of Disney's headquarter animation slump, Pixar is the biggest support for maintaining the Consumer Products Department and the Interactive Entertainment Department.

Tang En used Pixar to attack Disney, which was equivalent to crippling an arm of Disney.

Michael Eisner's position of power would collapse in an instant.

At that time, in order to save the crisis, Michael Eisner must cooperate with Tang En Pictures!

The current Dunn has seen through the essence of a businessman, and is used to this kind of intrigue and deception in interpersonal relationships. Michael Eisner's betrayal is no surprise.

If he doesn't want to cooperate, then use a strong external force to push him.

If you want to cooperate, you must cooperate; if you don't want to cooperate, you must cooperate!

Unexpectedly, Jobs refused to agree!

He is at Apple, with an annual salary of only $1, and his main source of income is Pixar. In this case, he must focus on the interests of Pixar, especially since there are so many excellent computer animators in Pixar Studio.

It can be said responsibly that in today's Hollywood, only Disney can bring the greatest benefits to Pixar. Disney has a brand value that cannot be matched by any film company.

Many times, the word "Disney" represents children's entertainment.

Only with Disney can Pixar make more money.

Tang En... No way!

Seeing Tang En's displeasure, Jobs added, "Of course, as a friend, I still support you. As long as it doesn't affect Pixar's stock price or my personal reputation, I'm willing to help you deal with Disney."

Tang En gave a cold "hmm", with some sarcasm, "I hope you will keep your word and don't treat me like you did to Wozniak back then."

Jobs blushed, quite embarrassed.