With a black pullover, dark jeans, ordinary sneakers, plus a pair of disc glasses, Steve Jobs looks no different from Silicon Valley geeks and programmers.

But Ronan knew very well that Steve Jobs was definitely a hero. It would be better to talk to such people, be very energetic and be more vigilant.

"Mr. Anderson, I've heard a lot of people talk about you," Steve Jobs said with a very faint smile: "I didn't expect you to become a member of Apple investors."

Ronan replied politely: "Just find a place for the idle funds at hand."

Although there is no sign of his face, Ronan is very wary. People like Steve Jobs are definitely not chatting with him, but they must have a certain purpose.

In his previous life, Ronan might be very excited to see the leader of Gang Qiao, but the training he has come to Los Angeles in the past few years has made his mentality calm enough.

In his eyes, Steve Jobs is the helm of a company, an excellent operation expert, and has long left the category of idols.

This time I met just because he became a shareholder of Apple?

Ronan believes it is not that simple.

Steve Jobs still maintained a faint smile and said, "Welcome to be one of Apple shareholders."

Luo Nan nodded slightly: "You're welcome."

"I hope to meet Mr. Anderson at Apple's shareholders' meeting this year," Steve Jobs reminded: "If you don't come to attend, you should also designate a good agent."

Ronan said, "I will."

Steve Jobs said again: "You are already a relatively large individual shareholder in Apple and hope to support Apple's development."

Ronan smiled and said, "If Apple raises funds and expands its shares, Mr. Jobs can notify me as soon as possible."

"Mr. Anderson is optimistic about Apple's future?" asked Steve Jobs.

Ronan seemed to be very serious and said: "I am optimistic about it is Mr. Jobs."

Steve Jobs has been in the business world for many years and will not take such true and false words seriously. He said casually: "If Apple wants to expand its shares, I will notify you."

Ronan nodded slightly: "Thank you."

Of course, Apple's stocks have become better in recent years. Although Steve Jobs has almost no shares in Apple, who cannot deny the important role he played in Apple's re-emergence.

As early as when he was swept out by Apple in the 1980s, Steve Jobs cashed out all his shares in his hands in anger, and later returned to Apple to get another share, but until his death, the shares in his hands were only a few hundred percent.

To be precise, Steve Jobs did not really become a billionaire until Pixar Studios went public in 1995.

Today, most of Steve Jobs' wealth is also brought by Pixar Studios.

Of course, Steve Jobs was very concerned about Pixar Studios' business.

"Mr. Anderson, I heard you have a movie distribution company in Hollywood?" Steve Jobs's topic quickly turned to animated film-related businesses: "Also have global distribution capabilities?"

Ronan certainly would not deny this kind of thing known to people in the Hollywood circle: "Embassy Films can release videos in more than 100 countries and regions."

Although many small markets cannot directly publish films, they establish business deals with local distribution companies and can sell the issuance rights.

Steve Jobs obviously had a unimaginable purpose: "Dreamworks Animation Studios' overseas release of "Shrek Monster" was made by Embassy Pictures?"

"Yes." Ronan was confident: "This animated feature film has been a huge success in North America and overseas."

Steve Jobs pushed the disc glasses and said, "So, your Embassy Films has the ability to release animation feature films."

Ronan smiled: "No doubt."

Steve Jobs suddenly stopped and didn't speak anymore, but when he saw Ronan calm and calm, as if he didn't understand his words, he couldn't help but frown slightly.

Is Pixar Studios not attractive to distribution companies at all?

As the owner of Pixar Studios, even if the company is listed, he still holds more than 50% of the decision-maker, Steve Jobs has a considerable understanding of Hollywood, so after learning that a boss of a Hollywood issuing company became an investor in Apple, he inevitably had some ideas.

Ideas that favor his Pixar studio.

But a little surprised is that the other party seems to be not very interested in Pixar Studio.

Ronan actually thought very simply. His interest in Pixar Studio is not very big, but he would not bring any benefits if he had to be too eager to show his old fox like Steve Jobs.

Steve Jobs didn't want to spend too much time, so he simply asked directly: "Pixar Studio wants to cooperate with a new distribution company. I wonder if Mr. Anderson is interested?"

"Embassy Pictures releases Pixar Studios' animated feature films?" Ronan asked tentatively: "Is Pixar Studios planning to work with Walt Disney?"

He smiled: "If I remember correctly, your contract with Disney has not expired."

Steve Jobs said, "I can enable the termination clause."

Ronan doesn't go around in circles. Steve Jobs is amazing, but he is not a fool either.

"Mr. Jobs, as far as I know, there is something wrong with Pixar Studios' cooperation with Disney." Ronan said slowly: "You and Disney have a huge difference in the profit sharing of animated feature films. You are negotiating a new release contract with Michael Eisner."

Steve Jobs glanced at Ronan a little surprised, because these were very private contacts, and few people knew about it except for Disney's top leaders.

Ronan said again: "Mr. Jobs, if Pixar Studios really want to work with Embassy Pictures, I'm always welcome."

Having said that, Steve Jobs didn't understand, and Ronan saw through his thoughts.

Walt Disney has too great advantages in animation distribution and operation. Pixar Studio's first ideal cooperation goal is still Disney. Even though he has more and more disputes with Michael Eisner and his personal conflicts are becoming more and more acute, he has no intention of causing Pixar Studio to interrupt its cooperation with Disney.

The purpose of negotiating the issuance with other companies is to put pressure on Disney in order to win more favorable conditions for Pixar Studios.

"We can talk first." Steve Jobs's face had been developed through years of ups and downs in the business world. Even if Ronan saw through his intentions, he still said as if nothing had happened: "Pixar Studio is not a must."

Ronan no longer had any interest in talking about it and said, "Since that's the case, I'm very much looking forward to discussing cooperation with Pixar Studios in Los Angeles."

He stood up and shook hands with Steve Jobs: "I'm looking forward to working with Mr. Jobs."

Of course Steve Jobs could hear the politeness in this sentence. He smiled politely and said, "I am also looking forward to working with you."

Ronan did not stop at Apple anymore and left quickly.

To be honest, he is very interested in Pixar Studio, but knows that Pixar Studio is not something that relativity entertainment can eat at this stage.

Pixar Studio has a market value of billions of dollars, and Ronan has to face people like Steve Jobs, who do not have the ability to swallow elephants for the time being.

As for the so-called cooperation, it was just taken out by Steve Jobs and Pixar Studios as a gun.

Ronan couldn't have just come over just because the other party was Steve Jobs, the god in the minds of thousands of Apple fans.

This does not meet the interests and needs of relativity entertainment, nor is it suitable for the development needs of relativity entertainment at this stage.

Walt Disney is about to be in chaos. At this time, foreign enemies suddenly appear. Is it because Disney's two major factions temporarily suspending the upcoming war and unanimously turning their guns to the outside world?

Ronan will not blindly overestimate the strength of his company.

Only when Disney is completely in chaos and the contradiction between Steve Jobs and Michael Eisner is irreconcilable can the relativity entertainment have a chance.

Relativity Entertainment also takes time to continue to grow and grow.

Pixar Studio can only watch and stay in its future plans at this stage.

Ronan didn't think about it anymore, and stayed at Netflix for a few days later, continued to understand Netflix's condition, then left San Francisco and took a flight back to Los Angeles.

As time approaches May 2002, the new summer season for the North American film market is about to begin.

The two films released by Embassy Pictures this year still generate considerable returns in the market. "Resident Evil" DVD was launched for ten days, and sales in various channels exceeded US$15 million. Although it is far inferior to popular films such as "Spy Shadows" and "Lord of the Rings" last year, it is quite good among medium- and low-investment films.

The film was launched in February to the end of April, with a cumulative global box office of US$159.6 million, including peripheral channels, and has brought more than US$70 million in revenue to Relativity Entertainment from all over the world.

The screening of another movie "Legend of the Night" continues. It is currently spending its third weekend in North America, with a total box office of US$42.9 million.

Because it was released in the first week, the overseas box office was only US$15.72 million.

The old films released in the past are also continuously generating various income for relativity entertainment. For example, the film "Spy Shadows" has been ranked first in the North American disc rental list for dozens of consecutive weeks since its launch.

Relativity Entertainment has earned nearly $23 million in revenue from rental in just the past few months.

If there is no big accident, "Spy Shadows" will definitely be the champion of the North American film and television rental rankings in 2002!

Moreover, based on data analysis in various aspects, the offline revenue of this film will far exceed that of online screenings.
Chapter completed!