It was a middle-aged white man with a bare forehead, which looked a bit similar to Jason Statham, a beautiful woman.

Ronan looked over directly and greeted him: "Hello, Mr. Mellerdandley."

Chris Mellerdandley first identified carefully, then shook hands with Ronan and said, "Hello, Mr. Anderson."

He had met this young man at other parties before, and his reputation in Hollywood became increasingly apparent, and he also had the nickname of the youngest billionaire in the circle.

But the two have never had any intersection before...

Ronan's mind flashed through relevant information prepared by Robert Lee, saying: "This "Ice Age" has taken a key step towards the animated film market."

Chris Melledandley didn't know what Ronan was going to be, so she smiled and said, "The market prospects for animated films are broad."

"It's true." Ronan echoed: "The profits that Disney Animation Studios can generate every year are enviable."

Chris Mellerdandley responded: "That's the result of years of Disney accumulation."

Ronan's words seem to have nothing to do with it: "Disney Animation Studio is rapidly declining. If it weren't for the animation feature films of Pixar Studio, Disney animation would only be left with old works and signatures."

Chris Mellerdandley said: "Disney Animation Studio is too conservative and unpromising, focusing only on introducing foreign films, but neglecting its own development."

Luo Nan changed the topic: "I heard that 20th Century Fox has acquired Blue Sky Studio in full?"

Chris Melledandley glanced at Ronan. The news had spread long ago. He was not surprised. He just said this in front of him. What does it mean?

It was not a secret matter, Chris Melledandley casually replied: "The acquisition has been completed."

Seeing that the two people who were closest to go somewhere else and there was no one around, Ronan no longer went around in circles and said directly: "Mr. Melledandley, can you take the initiative to ask? What should I do if you created the Fox Animation Department?"

Before Chris Mellerdandley answered, Ronan said again: "As far as I know, after 20th Century Fox acquired Blue Sky Studio, it is preparing to disband the original Fox animation."

Chris Mellerdandley said lightly: "This is the internal affairs of Twentieth Century Fox, Mr. Anderson doesn't have to worry about it."

That being said, he was very bored, because no one knew better than Chris Mellerdandley that once "Ice Age" achieved the expected success, the resources for the development of animated films in 20th Century Fox will inevitably be transferred to Blue Sky Studio, and the Fox animation he created and developed, he could only disband in a sad way.

In fact, Chris Mellerdandley was mentally prepared as early as last year when "Frozen Planet" failed.

The production cost of "Frozen Planet" is $75 million, and the budget seems to be low, but it is the first real animated feature film of Fox Animation. How much money and strength has 20th Century Fox invested in Fox Animation? It turned out to be a poor box office of more than $30 million. It is said that the Murdoch family was furious about this.

In contrast, "Ice Age" won a lot of praise during its initial preview, and the company is expected to achieve great success...

The success of Blue Sky Studios, the Fox animation contrasts with even more failures.

Ronan whispered: "If Twentieth Century Fox really abolishes Fox Animation, will Mr. Meller Dandley not consider the future for Fox Animation employees?"

Chris Mellerdandley said lightly: "I will continue to work at Fox."

"Fox animation was founded by Mr. Meller Dandley, and the production team was formed by you." Ronan's voice was still not high: "Many people joined Fox animation because of Mr. Meller Dandley. Will Fox be responsible for their future?"

Chris Mellerdandley's face was still indifferent, but he felt a little uncomfortable. The team that took years of hard work was cut off, who would feel better?

But the order for the sacking did not come from Twentieth Century Fox, which is said to have directly intervened.

Ronan continued: "Mr. Mellerdandley can stay in Fox, and the rest of the people will probably not have many opportunities." He took out a business card and handed it to Chris Mellerdandley: "This is my personal contact information, you can contact me at any time."

Chris Mellerdandley said: "I'm not leaving Twentieth Century Fox."

But he took Ronan's business card and then solemnly put it away.

Luo Nan nodded with a smile, then said goodbye and left.

Chris Mellanderly looked at Ronan's back silently, thinking in his mind whether this was a way for his soon-to-be-dismissed subordinates?

At the beginning, so many people accompanied him to start a business, and some even gave up their better positions and salaries. They couldn't just watch them lose their jobs after being laid off.

Indeed, he could stay at Twentieth Century Fox and continue to hold high positions. Some managers could also stay at Fox, but most of them would be fired by Fox.

With the qualifications of these people, staying in Hollywood to develop is undoubtedly the best way out.

Ronan didn't say much, and he was just the first step in a series of actions. Moreover, Robert Lee had learned about this person in detail before. Chris Melledale is a very nostalgic person and will not completely throw away the animation team established by one hand.

Since Chris Mellerdandley will be the United Nations League of Fox Animation next, and his position is still above Chris Wedge, the founder of Blue Sky Studios, Ronan did not think that he could dig Chris Mellerdandley to Relativity Entertainment.

Ronan only plans to set up an animation department in Shahai Entertainment, and it is difficult to attract people like Chris Mellerdandley.

His real goal is the professional animation designers and other technicians who may be fired from Fox Animation.

Compared with live-action movies, animated feature films, especially computer animation feature films, require technical accumulation, and these personnel can help Shahai Entertainment accelerate this process.

Moreover, 20th Century Fox took the initiative to abolish employees, so naturally there were no problems such as a competition agreement.

If most of Fox Animation can be absorbed into Shahai Entertainment, perhaps in a few years, Shahai Entertainment’s animated feature films will be released.

There is no need to think about the technology like Pixar Studio. As long as you have the technical level of lighting and entertainment in your previous life, Ronan will be satisfied.

Besides, this is just the initial part of the animation plan.

The remaining plans have to wait for more appropriate opportunities.

If you can successfully establish the animation production department of Shahai Entertainment, you may be able to find some cartoons with low difficulty and practice first.

Luo Nan couldn't help but shook his head. He thought a little far away, so he would like to recruit people first and then talk about other things.

"Let's go." Chris came over at this time: "Go to the cinema together."

Ronan followed Chris's footsteps and said, "Watching an animated feature film, you can be five years younger."

The story of this film revolves around three ice age prehistoric animals and a human abandoned baby.

Ronan felt that the essence lies in its details. There was a long passage in the opening of the squirrel burying pine cones. There was no line, exaggerated but did not destroy the comedy effect. Rat Quit wanted to nail the pine cones into the snow, causing a large avalanche that collapsed and cracked...

In the last few movies in his previous life, the attention and popularity of Rat Quet even exceeded the real three protagonists of the film.

"Ice Age" has also become the only sign that Blue Sky Studio can show off.

As for this animated feature film, the gap between Blue Sky Studio and Pixar and DreamWorks is very obvious. Compared with "Monster Electric Company" which was almost the same period, it seems a bit stiff in terms of hair treatment and character action details.

Of course, this does not prevent "Ice Age" from being a very outstanding animated feature film.

After all, there are a group of pussy in Pixar Studio. Comparing technology with them is not fair to other animation studios.

In today's era, Pixar Studios' only rival in animation feature films is actually Pixar itself.

The opponent who is hiding the pussy is always hiding the pussy.

Unless you force yourself to fall into depravity.

"The all-digital animated film brings together many prehistoric animals, making people shine. It is a movie suitable for all ages. Although the story is not as exciting as Toy Story and not as emotional as "Monster Shrek", it is very humorous and can bring happiness to everyone."

The Los Angeles Times comments are undoubtedly a reflection of the reputation of "Ice Age".

The film received a lot of praise from most people, and Twentieth Century Fox also received a higher-than-expected box office revenue.

"Ice Age" won a box office of US$46.32 million from North America in three days of its first weekend. Not only did it easily win the North American box office championship, but also the box office in North America was above US$160 million in the forecast released by cinema score.

There is no doubt that this animated feature will have a huge success.

Twentieth Century Fox's acquisition of Blue Sky Studio was also an absolutely correct strategic decision.

But for Fox Animation, the days ahead will be difficult.

As soon as April began, Ronan received the exact news that Twentieth Century Fox will soon officially abolish Fox Animation and transfer all animation resources to Blue Sky Studio.

For 20th Century Fox, integrating and optimizing resource allocation is a very reasonable business strategy.

Ronan has been paying attention to this aspect and has made a second contact with Chris Mellerdandley. Chris Mellerdandley will continue to stay at 20th Century Fox as the animation contact chairman and is in charge of Blue Sky Studio and other businesses, but most of his team will leave Fox.
Chapter completed!