Chapter 421: important

The time is approaching mid-March, and the release time of "Special Forces: Rise of Cobra" is getting closer.

Unlike usual, Orion Pictures did not invest a lot of publicity funds, but the Pentagon and the military used various publicity methods.

Everywhere in the United States, you can see recruiting posters, and the background is "Special Forces: Rise of Cobra".

On the other hand, Orion Films has reached a release agreement with the theater company. Since only one large-scale commercial film "The Mummy Returns" was released in a short period of time, the opening scale of "Special Forces: Rise of Cobra" in North America reached an astonishing scale. 3800 cinemas.

"Steve, what's the matter!"

Inside the extended Lincoln driving to the Chinese Grand Theater, Ryan looked at the sudden arrival of Steve Jobs, maintaining a trace of vigilance.

Although Steve Jobs in his previous life was the idol of many people and a legendary figure.

But first of all he is a businessman, a very strong businessman, otherwise he would not have been kicked out of Apple.

Visiting at this time rashly must have a purpose, and will never come here for no reason.

"Ryan, I want your support on Apple's board."

Steve Jobs put it bluntly: "As long as the digital music player succeeds, Apple will change the pocket player market."

Ryan knew what he meant by a digital music player, and it was a bygone product that would make any pocket player on the market obsolete.

Even across the Pacific Ocean, Apple's digital music player is well-known.

"What can I get!" Ryan thought for a moment and said, "You know, I never intervene in Apple's internal battles."

Over the years, Ryan has continued to buy Apple shares, and now it is less than 6%, and he has become one of the largest individual shareholders of Apple.

However, Ryan almost never meddling in Apple's internal affairs.

"Pixar Animation Studios."

"I can exchange the shares of Pixar Animation Studios for the shares of Apple in your hands." Under Steve Jobs' plain expression, there was a trace of anxiety hidden.

It's true that he is the founder of Apple, but Steve Jobs' shares in Apple are pitifully small.

When he was kicked out of Apple, he sold about 6.5 million Apple shares in a rage (accounting for about 11.3% of Apple's shares at the time).

Steve Jobs, who returned to Apple in 1997, had less than one percent of the shares.

If he didn't have the identity of the founder of Apple, he might only be one of the many small shareholders.

However, he returned to Apple as the chairman again, acting tougher than before, and it was difficult to get the support of the board of directors.

Pixar Animation Studios!

"I remember that the contract between Pixar Animation Studios and Disney seems to have not expired."

"Also, how many shares of Apple do you plan to take?" Ryan asked cautiously.

Pixar Animation Studios is the number one animated feature film production studio in Hollywood, and Orion Pictures naturally wants to buy it.

But Pixar has a lot to do with Disney, and Apple's stake is also an important long-term investment.

"Counting the "Monsters, Inc." released this year, there are still three animation feature film contracts."

"As for the shares!"

Steve Jobs said calmly, "I can take 15 percent of the shares of Pixar Animation Studios and exchange them for all the shares of Apple in your hands."

"Steve, I'm afraid I can't agree to your terms of exchange." There was a hint of sarcasm in the corner of Ryan's mouth.

Now the value of Apple is about 6 billion US dollars, and Pixar Animation Studios is slightly worse.

Exchange of 15% of Pixar's shares for all of Ryan's Apple shares is a very superior deal.

However, Steve Jobs has always held about 70% of the shares of Pixar Animation Studios.

Even if he loses 15% of his shares, he still has a controlling stake in Pixar Animation Studios.

What's more, when the Apple iPhone came out in 2007, Apple's market value jumped exponentially, exceeding $100 billion.

By comparison, Disney paid $7.4 billion for Pixar Animation Studios in 2006.

The difference between the two is more than ten times.

"why!"

"I have no interest in Hollywood. I can sell Pixar Animation Studios to Orion Pictures at a reasonable price in the future."

Steve-Jobs frowned, and couldn't figure out why Ryan chose to refuse without even thinking about it.

"Steve..."

When he was about to reach the place, Ryan said something meaningful, "Don't forget, I am also a shareholder of Apple."

"Of course, if you have plans to sell Pixar Animation Studios, you can call me anytime."

"You want to buy Pixar Animation Studios!" Steve Jobs' face flashed unnaturally, "If you plan to sell Pixar Animation Studios, I will call you."

The moment Ryan got out of the car, Steve Jobs couldn't help but cursed. Apple's development plan was in trouble. He needed the support of the board of directors. Pixar Animation Studios was his last resort, unless it was As a last resort.

In the short term, he will not sell Pixar Animation Studios.

Ryan also won't sell Apple's shares lightly.

Until entering the VIP room, Ryan still thought about Steve Jobs and Pixar Animation Studios for a while, but he never thought of a good way to buy Pixar Animation Studios.

"How could you come here with Steve Jobs!"

Sofia Coppola showed a puzzled look, and reminded: "Recently, Disney has made a lot of noise in order to renew the contract with Pixar Animation Studio in advance."

Pixar Animation Studios is too important to Disney.

Disney has failed several films in succession in traditional animated feature films, but has made no progress in the production of 3D animated feature films.

The only thing that can support Disney's performance in animated feature films is Pixar Animation Studios.

"Steve Jobs was going to make a deal with me," Ryan said briefly, "but I've turned it down."

"In Apple's internal laboratory, a digital music player has been produced last month, and it is expected to be sold in October this year."

"If you have spare funds, you can quickly buy some Apple stock and wait for it to appreciate."

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Pixar Animation Studios!

Sofia Coppola couldn't help but exclaim, "If this news gets out, it will definitely cause turmoil in Disney."

Ryan curled his lips. The turmoil in Disney has already begun. Michael Eisner has always wanted to turn Disney into his own company. Many shareholders in the Disney family and the board of directors plan to make Michael Eisner Na kicked out of Disney.

It can be said that Disney is facing internal and external troubles.

"By the way, Disney has been in close contact with Rowling's agent during this time." She said the bad news.

Regarding the rights to the adaptations of the following "Harry-Bit", Orion Pictures, Warner Bros. and Rowling's agents have been negotiating for several months, but still have not reached an agreement.

Copyright fees, it's okay to say.

The biggest difference is in the box office and peripheral division.

However, these things cannot be rushed.