Chapter 820: One More Choice
The convoy entered the DreamWorks Industrial Park in Glendale and slowly stopped in front of an office building. Katsenberg and Spielberg got off from the two cars respectively.
Spielberg stood beside Carsonberg and said, "Jerry Ferry, welcome home."
But Carsonberg said: "The animation studio has always been in DreamWorks."
To be honest, he didn't like Spielberg's tone just speaking, as if his master was welcoming the runaway child.
Spielberg remained silent: "When we founded DreamWorks, you, me, and David, the three of us stood here, looking at the entire industrial park, and were full of confidence in the future."
This sentence has a little bit of other meaning.
Katsenberg could hear it, sighed, and said, "It's really not easy for DreamWorks to reach this day."
Spielberg said: "Yes, after David's departure and the suppression of six major companies, DreamWorks has not collapsed. I cherish this career even more."
The words seemed to have come from the heart, and he said seriously: "Steven, the situation is different now. Hollywood has a Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment to help attract firepower, and DreamWorks has the opportunity to grow and grow."
Spielberg nodded slowly: "But the premise is that there can be no problems within DreamWorks."
Katsenberg turned to look at Spielberg and said, "The strongest castle always begins to collapse from the inside."
Spielberg suddenly stretched out his right hand: "Remember the original intention!"
Katsenberg held it heavily in his hand: "Remember the original intention!"
At this moment, the two hands were tightly clasped together, and the only two remaining giants in DreamWorks seemed to start working together sincerely.
A new agreement with Embassy Pictures has just been reached, and Katzenberg has a lot of work to deal with, so he quickly went to the animation studio.
Spielberg entered the office building and returned to his office.
In the office, there were only Spielberg and his cronies, who asked: "Dreamworks is on the right track to determine how many shareholders support me!"
The confidant said, "I'll go now."
Spielberg called him: "Go in person, don't let the news leak out."
Many things must be planned ahead. Even if you don’t do them, you must make some preparations. Otherwise, it will be too late to think of a solution when you get closer.
Back at DreamWorks Animation Studio, Katzenberg first went to several project teams to take a look, and roughly told the project leader about the situation with the Embassy Film Industry to calm people's hearts.
On the way back to the office, Jerefer Carsonberg answered a phone call, chatted for a few words, and said, "Let's do it, we will meet at 11th Street in Santa Monica at 3 pm."
I hung up the phone, went to lunch first, and then returned to the office to handle work for a while. Seeing that the time was about the same, Katzenberg didn't bring anyone, so I drove to Santa Monica in person and met the old acquaintance Mike Dandrey at the place I made an appointment.
The other party is also a producer who came out of Disney Animation Studios and now works at Universal Pictures.
The two are old colleagues and have been in contact.
Mike Dandry asked directly: "Jerryfer, I heard that you terminated the distribution contract with Embassy Pictures?"
"The new agreement officially signed this year is not a termination, but Ronan Anderson decided to make DreamWorks Animation Studio go home," said Katzenberg.
Mike Dandry couldn't help laughing: "Dreamworks can't compare to the distribution and promotion capabilities of Embassy Pictures, right?"
"There is not much of a gap," Katzenberg said.
"Jerry, why not listen to my advice." Mike Dandry was sincere: "How about the movie released by Universal Pictures in DreamWorks Animation Studio?"
He quickly said, "Don't be too busy to refuse. Jerefer, as the head of DreamWorks Animation Studio, you are responsible for the animation studio, not DreamWorks. Universal Pictures' distribution capabilities are not comparable to DreamWorks."
Katsenberg's words of rejection remained in his throat.
Mike Dandry continues to increase the conditions: "Universal Pictures can even invest in DreamWorks Animation Studios to expand your scale."
"Do you want DreamWorks Animation Studio to join Universal Pictures?" Katsenberg instantly controlled the real purpose of DreamWorks.
Mike Dandry did not deny: "The funds and platforms that NBC Universal can provide are no worse than DreamWorks, right? Universal Pictures can guarantee that you will always be the head and decision-maker of DreamWorks animation studios!"
Katsenberg frowned slightly and fell into silence.
Mike Dandry said: "Now, computer animation is popular, and related markets are completely opened. Many large companies have corresponding animation studios. Universal Pictures has ignored this aspect in the past, resulting in no start. Therefore, Universal Pictures is very sincere in wanting to cooperate with DreamWorks Animation Studio..."
He lowered his voice and said a series of cooperation conditions.
It was fake to say that it was not moved, but DreamWorks was a company he and Spielberg established, and it was not that you could just let go.
"Jerryfer, think about it." Mike Dandrey said: "Universal Pictures has a hundred and twenty-tenths of sincerity."
Katsenberg did not agree, nor did he refuse: "This is related to the future of DreamWorks, and I need time to consider it."
Mike Dandry smiled and said, "Of course, this requires careful consideration."
Not directly rejecting is good news for Universal Pictures.
The meeting ended soon, and Jerever Carsonberg felt that he could not directly reject Universal Pictures, and the future of DreamWorks Animation Studios also needed an additional path to choose from.
He could not have tied himself and the future of the animation studio to Spielberg.
In the Relativity Building, Ronan handled his work on DreamWorks and received an old acquaintance who came to visit.
Zach Schneider came to his office.
"How is the post-production of "The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta"?" Ronan asked.
Zach Schneider quickly said: "It's going well, but it won't be done until the end of the year."
Ronan was not surprised. After all, this film has not been shot outdoors, and the shooting is completed in front of the green screen in the studio. All backgrounds rely on the generation of cgi special effects, and post-production takes time.
"Don't worry." Luo Nan nodded slightly: "The film will not be released next summer, and there is plenty of time for post-production."
Zach Schneider smiled and said, "Yes, the post-production of this video is the key."
Ronan said: "You have to pay more attention to this aspect and keep an eye on the crew."
"I understand." Zach Schneider promised: "I will definitely submit a edited version to the company that guarantees completion."
He glanced at Ronan and said tentatively: "Have you seen Charles Rowan recently?"
Ronan recalled and said, "I met it some time ago. Director Christopher Nolan convened people to discuss the preparations for the new sequel to the Batman movie. Charles Rowan and I are both producers of the project."
Zach Schneider said: "Recently, Charles Rowan has talked to me a few times."
Ronan immediately thought of the fact that he had been secretly making connections: "I used to see you and Charles having a very speculative conversation."
Zach Schneider smiled embarrassedly and said, "We have the same view on many concepts in filming and production."
Ronan answered, "I heard Charles talk about this."
Zach Schneider saw that Ronan had no other thoughts and tentatively said again: "Two days ago, Charles Rowan, Warner Bros. and two executives of DC Comics came to the crew to find me, wanting to see the post-production of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors". I have solicited your opinions and George. After you agree, I took them to see some of the completed shots..."
Ronan nodded: "I remember this."
Since the opening of the Relativity Building, most of the crews under Shahai Entertainment have transferred to the post-production studios of the Relativity Building. However, a small number of crews are still conducting post-production at Warner Studios, and "The Three Hundred Warriors" is one of them.
Ronan also deliberately left the crew of "The Three Hundred Warriors" at Warner Studios.
"After they watched that part of the shot," Zach Schneider continued: "I'm very interested, I think I'm very distinctive in shooting, and I want to work with me..."
Speaking of this, Zach Schneider looked at Ronan, seemingly a little worried.
Ronan smiled and said, "Zach, you only signed two movie contracts with Shahai Entertainment. You should have heard of Gilmore Del Toro and Paul Greengrass. We have a contract as a basis for commercial matters."
Of course, Zach Schneider has heard of the two colleagues who have finished their cooperation with Relativity Entertainment, otherwise they would not have come to him.
"Charles Rowan suggested that I wait for me to complete "The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta." Zach Schneider seemed inspired: "I will direct a movie adaptation of the DC comics. He thought that the style I showed in "The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta" was very suitable for that comic adaptation."
Ronan said directly: "Zach, the next movie project is your freedom. Neither I nor Relativity Entertainment have the right to interfere with you, but there is a prerequisite for all this. You need to complete "The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta" first."
Zach Schneider said seriously: "I promise. I said that to Charles Rowan, so I didn't agree for the moment. Come here to say hello to you first."
Even if he doesn't cooperate, he doesn't want to have a strife with Relativity Entertainment because of his cooperation with other companies.
Ronan said: "Zach, as long as you complete the contract, you can choose the most favorable path for your future. I never want to and will not interfere. Don't worry about this."
Zach Schneider really felt relieved, after all, Ronan's reputation is well-known.
Chapter completed!