Chapter 347: Apple's foundation

The premiere of "Toy Story 2" was of course a great success, and was greatly appreciated by representatives of all parties. Many media reporters in the United States also wrote articles and published a series of commentaries on the sequel of the animated film.

Warm, fantasy, dream, moving...

These elements, under the use of Pixar's talented designers, can be said to be incisively and vividly displayed.

As the boss of Water World Animation, Zhu Ke, coupled with the recent surge in assets of hundreds of millions of dollars, the reporters at the scene will never let it go.

What can Zhuke do?

I can only gladly accept interviews from a group of media reporters.

"It is an animated work full of adventure, comedy, family, and fantasy. At the same time, the new role of the cowgirl "Miss Jessie" created in "Toy Story 2" and the design of many creative bridges in the film are compared The first part of "Toy Story" is even better." Zhu Ke said with a smile.

The reporter immediately asked again: "Then Mr. Wald, do you think Pixar Animation's "Toy Story 2" can surpass the global box office of more than US$900 million created by your company "Finding Nemo"?"

This topic is a bit sensitive, but I have to say that it is a point that many people are very concerned about.

Zhu Ke pondered for a few seconds, and then smiled: "The comparison of the two works at the box office is actually meaningless. If you really want to compare it, it should be 1/2 of "Toy Story" and compare it by itself. "

There is no doubt that Zhuke shook his head.

The media reporters didn't embarrass Zhu Ke too much and had to give up.

Zhu Ke added: "Toy Story 2 is much better than the first one in terms of plot; therefore, in terms of box office feedback, I think it will achieve a pretty good box office result."

After answering, Zhu Ke chatted a few more words with director John Lasseter, and left under the gaze of the crowd.

In the car.

"Steven, after watching "Toy Story 2", do you feel a lot of pressure on your face?" Zhu Ke asked.

"Have!"

Stephen Solenberg said seriously: "It is true to say that Pixar Animation is the best animation company in the world today. They have the highest level of technological advancement and the ability to write stories. Especially the color of the picture. Scheduling, and the treatment of extremely delicate hair, water patterns, sunlight, and darkness, are much better than us."

Stephen is indeed under pressure.

When Water World Animation produced "Finding Nemo", there were many technical methods, which were supported by Pixar Animation. Otherwise, it would take at least 8 months to complete the film.

"Their level is really amazing. Well, how do you put it? I feel that they are getting stronger day by day, and getting better year after year. This is pretty scary."

At this point, Stephen became a little nervous.

Zhu Ke also echoed: "Their talent pool is too strong. Almost one film is better than one film. Of course, "Bug Crisis" doesn't count. But even so, the technical level of "Bug Crisis" is also in the industry. Top."

Steven Solenberg is under pressure;

Zhuke is also an Alexander!

How much is Pixar's hanging?

There is one more point that the two of them are very tacitly aware of, and that is the production cost! ! !

"Toy Story 1" animation, its production cost is 30 million US dollars;

The production cost of the second part of the film series has soared to 90 million US dollars;

In the future, the production cost of "Toy Story 3" will rise to 200 million US dollars;

Pixar Animation’s other films, such as "Robot Wall", "The Incredibles", "Cars", "Brains" and other films, the production cost of none of them is less than 150 million US dollars.

"Without high input, where is high output!"

Zhu Ke said solemnly: "Steven, the two animated films "Kung Fu Panda" and "Flying House Global" we are preparing, have the cost budget not come down?"

"There will be results in the near future." Stephen responded.

Zhuke nodded and said: "Increase investment and benchmark Pixar animation. The standard for each animation is not less than 100 million US dollars in production costs."

Hearing that, Stephen's face changed, but he was more excited.

For animators like them, why would they dislike too much money? With more capital investment, they can make better use of their talents.

What is the cost of production of US$100 million?

Now Water World Animation is absolutely not short of money!

Speaking of heavily invested animated films, who can compare to Disney's "Tangled" in 2010? The cost of the film alone is as high as US$270 million, making it the most expensive animated film in history. Well, well, this movie Disney lost money.

However, without the great courage of "Tangled", there would not be a series of movies such as "Frozen".

Large-scale investment can also maximize investor confidence.

Water World Animation is not a trivial mess now, it is a listed company!

.......

The next day.

Zhu Ke came to Apple.

Today is the day when Apple held a general meeting of shareholders. Zhu Ke, who owns 3.72% of Apple's shares, has not yet become a member of Apple's board of directors. This is a bit unreasonable.

You know, Zhu Ke is now the largest individual shareholder of Apple!

Even the founder Steve Jobs, his current shares in Apple, are only less than 0.6%.

Don't think that this share is very small.

If you look at the number of shares of Apple shareholders in 2020, you will find that this is already a lot.

1% of Apple stock, what does it mean?

In 2020, 1% of Apple's stock is worth $13 billion!

Well, even if it is 0.1% of Apple's shares, in 2020, it will mean that you are the third largest shareholder and the largest individual shareholder of Apple.

Therefore, even though it is 1999, Apple's stock has not been as dispersed as it was later, and Zhu Ke owns 3.72% of Apple's shares, which has already made all Apple shareholders fearful.

Time is up, the board of directors was held successfully~

Chairman Jobs first stated: "If you support Mr. Zhuke Wald and become a member of Apple's board of directors, please show your hands to vote."

Suddenly, the scene became noisy.

Apple’s current market value is only more than US$5 billion. It has not yet become the company with the highest market value in the world, and it has not yet become a giant with a market value of US$1.3 trillion, but...the number of shareholders is quite large.

Hundreds of shareholder representatives attended this general meeting.

"I support!"

"Agree!"

"I also agree. Although Mr. Wald is still very young, his abilities are obvious to all. The successful launch of Water World Animation recently proves Mr. Wald's talents."

"Mr. Wald is Apple's largest individual shareholder. If he can't be a member of the board of directors, wouldn't we be ashamed."

More than 79% of shareholder representatives at the scene voted in favor.

Zhu Ke naturally became a member of Apple's board of directors, but... Zhu Ke did not ask for a position in Apple, which also made many shareholders breathe a sigh of relief.

You know, Apple’s internal struggles and turmoil have only just been eased, and if Zhu Ke joins the struggle again, it will inevitably cause great damage.

"I hope that Apple is good. This is in line with everyone's interests and my own purpose. After all, I am very busy." Zhu Ke smiled at everyone.

Today ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ In addition to selecting board members, Jobs still has two major things to do.

1. Decided to develop Apple's new operating system, which was later MacOSX;

2. Start the research and development of iPod digital music player;

There is no doubt that these two issues are issues that determine Apple's future.

"A new operating system, is it necessary?"

A shareholder representative retorted: "Now that Microsoft is so strong, it can be said to be invincible in the world. If we invest heavily in the operating system, isn't it a waste of money?"

Jobs did not answer directly, but turned his attention to Zhuke, "Zuke, you are now a member of the board of directors. Do you think it is necessary to develop a new operating system?"

For a time, the eyes of hundreds of people in the audience gathered on Zhu Ke.

"" The second one is here, let's get some tickets, everyone~