Chapter 908
Pixar Industrial Park, Emoryville, California.
Led by Edel Camel and John Lasseter, Ronan visited every department of Pixar Studio as the owner.
This place is different from the orderly relativity entertainment, and it is also different from the busy DreamWorks animation studio Ronan has seen.
Pixar Studios has a unique and mature corporate culture.
From managers to regular staff, Pixar employees are like a group of big kids, while the company is like a playground.
If anyone who doesn't know Pixar Studio comes here, he will definitely think that this company is not good, and everyone from top to bottom is passively slacking off.
In the words of John Lasseter, if you want to do a good animated movie at Pixar Studios, you must not work hard.
The so-called "not working hard" certainly does not mean passively slacking off and cutting corners. It is because animators never treat creation as a miserable "work" for their boss, but with great enthusiasm, they treat creation as a "hobby" and "play" for themselves.
In Pixar's philosophy, good works can only appear in this relaxed, pleasant, energetic and enthusiastic atmosphere.
It is also these that have created Pixar Studios' wardens.
The history of entrepreneurship and growth of Pixar Studios is the history of the development of the entire computer CG animation.
Ronan didn't think about changing the atmosphere of Pixar Studios in the past, and would not impose his own ideas on them.
Of course, it is impossible to let them have fun without limits, and it is necessary to tie a rein.
Edel Camel continues to serve as CEO of Pixar Studios, and John Lasseter also holds the position at Princess Animation Studios in addition to continuing to serve as Art and Technical Director of Pixar Studios.
Except for the boss being replaced by Ronan, the approval authority for animation projects was transferred from Steve Jobs to Ronan. After the acquisition was completed, Pixar Studio did not change much.
After watching the Pixar Amusement Park full of strange toys and strange employees, Ronan followed Edel Camel and John Lasseter into a conference room.
“This is the office for you,” Edel Kaml introduced: “We have no decorations for the time being, and we don’t know what style you like.”
Ronan looked at it and found that the office was filled with Pixar's toy dolls, and even the desk lamp on the desk was the famous jumping light.
"That's it." Ronan won't stay here for a long time: "I like this free style very much."
John Lasseter had had many dealings with Ronan and knew that Ronan was not the kind of person who asked a lot of people in the sidelines, and said, "I believe that Pixar Studio and Relativity Entertainment can achieve seamless connection."
Ronan laughed and said, "We must work in this direction. Later, Robert Iger and the people from Embassy Films will come to talk to you about marketing business. Relativity entertainment channels are all from Pixar Studios."
Pixar Studios is already a wholly-owned subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment, and there is no doubt about this.
Edel Camel smiled and said, "I'll talk about Pixar Studio's current and next work plans."
Ronan said: "I am a layman in technology, but I still have some judgment on film projects."
John Lasseter responded: "Ronan's vision is definitely the best in Hollywood."
"In terms of technology, Pixar Studios has been developing brand new hardware plug-ins and animation production software." Edel Kamul turned to the topic: "Technical development has always been a major expenditure for Pixar Animation Studios."
He then turned to the animated feature film project: "Because of Disney's relationship, "Superman" has not completed its final production. Now there is no need to consider Disney. "Superman" will complete the final work in about a month."
Ronan said: "Embassy Film has formulated a preliminary publicity and distribution plan for "Superman Mobilization", which will be scheduled for this summer, whether it is May or June, and you will discuss it with Garcia Rodriguez."
Edel Kamur continued: "The Car Movement is close to completion, and it is expected that it will be fully produced by April. This video..."
Ronan had already asked the Embassy Film Company to make corresponding preparations and said: "As long as conditions allow, the release date can be placed this year."
“The production has begun, and there is one unfinished project,” Edel Kamur said. “A project that tells the story of rats that can make top-notch catering is called “Rat King”.”
"I've read the script, it's very good." Ronan knew that this film should be called "Food Movement" according to the traditional translation style of Pixar animation films introduced by companies from the other side of the Pacific. He asked: "When will this film be completed?"
John Lasseter replied: "It was originally planned to be completed in 2006, but due to the Disney incident, it is estimated that it will be until May and June 2007."
Ronan nodded slowly: "Don't worry, follow your plan."
Edel Camel also said: "The project is preparing to launch a science fiction theme about the earth's environment, called "Robot Vari", with Andrew Stanton as the director and John as the producer."
On the surface, the scripts and plans for these projects have been sent to Ronan, who has also watched them, but more of their impressions still come from the movies of the past.
I believe that those who have watched "Robot Walli" will be very impressed.
These are all animation feature film projects that Pixar Studio has previously proposed. Although Steve Jobs, now if Ronan has changed, he will fully support it.
Edel Camel continued: “There is another project that requires your approval, and the relevant scripts and plans will be delivered to your office soon, and this is a project initiated by Peter Dougt, a story about adventure and travel.”
Luo Nan roughly speculated that it should be "Flying House Travel".
"I will give you an answer as soon as possible." Ronan thought for a while and said, "The copyright of Toy Story has been back. I hope you can draw some strength to prepare for the third part."
Edel Camt and John Lasseter looked at each other, seemingly a little worried.
Ronan simply said it to the point: "Ed, John, Pixar Studios do not need to change its style, nor do they need to adapt to relativistic entertainment. Everything is made according to your style and philosophy."
Hearing this, Edel Camel and John Lasseter were relieved.
Despite all the promises before the acquisition, the two were worried that Ronan and Relativity Entertainment would be excessively interfering with Pixar's daily work.
Ronan said again: "You can spread your imagination in original animation projects. I only have one condition. Pixar must share some of its strength to shoot and produce some sequels of big-selling movies."
He made no secret: "If Pixar had more business income, it could support more space for your imagination and technology."
This is a very simple truth. Perhaps Edel Camel and John Lasseter were real idealists when they first joined Lucasfilm. However, after Steve Jobs acquired Pixar, collaborated with Disney, and had been entangled with the share of the share and copyright grudges for more than ten years, Pixar changed hands again. These two people are no longer simple artists and idealists, but also qualified producers and managers.
Why did Pixar Studio sign such a harsh contract with Disney? After all, there was no money, and Steve Jobs couldn't afford to support Pixar.
Relativity Entertainment is indeed rich and powerful, but if Pixar Studio wants to continue to have sufficient independence, it must maintain financial accounting separately.
This requires Pixar Studios to have more commercial income.
During many contacts, Edel Camel and John Lasseter could feel that Ronan should be a boss who talks about human feelings, but they also knew that capital had never had human feelings to talk about.
Steve Jobs once said that for money, Pixar guys can make any works!
Kader Kaml said without hesitation: "Ronan, you are the boss, Pixar Studio follows your decision completely!"
John Lasseter didn't say anything, but he just sighed in his heart that the old guy is really smarter and smarter.
Ronan said with a smile: "I also believe that Pixar Studio can create more classic animations under your leadership."
John Lasseter responded: "When the transition period ends, I will immediately convene a meeting to discuss the preliminary matters about the third part of the Toy Story series."
Ronan nodded with satisfaction: "This is also the audience's call." He said: "John, you have to take into account the Princess Animation Studio, they are much behind in production technology."
John Lasseter said bluntly: "They are not just behind technology, but also philosophy. Those old Disney princess animated movies are outdated."
"The ideas and concepts are all progressive." Ronan said: "Don't forget that they have worked for Disney Studios for more than ten years and have inherited many of the excellent genes of Disney animation production."
Pixar Studio, the princess animation studio with a very clear meaning, and the Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio, which has been established by Relativity Entertainment... Edel Kamur vaguely guessed some of Ronan's ideas: "Relativity Entertainment is in the future in animation film production..."
Without further ado, Ronan took the initiative to answer: "Steve and I, and you, have spent so much energy to temporarily mess up Disney. What is the purpose of? The former overlord of the animation film was temporarily defeated, why don't we occupy this market?"
Ronan said again: "Three different styles, increase market share as much as possible!"
Edel Camel and John Lasseter nodded repeatedly.
Chapter completed!