Chapter 184 Blizzard
After Halloween, The Lion King, which has been maintaining a stable publicity situation, suddenly launched, and all kinds of related news and advertisements spread out like bombs dropped by a super aerial fortress.
Movies like Scream can sell well, giving Disney confidence in this animated film.
In addition to the regular posters and promotional films, Disney didn't even spare the voice actors, and released the news that Ryan and Natalie were dubbing friends together early.
Ryan, I passed the audition for a movie! On the phone from New York, Natalie's excited voice came.
Congratulations, Nat! Ryan congratulated lazily.
Hmph, you don't care at all. Natalie was a little dissatisfied. Do you have any opinion on me?
Okay, when will the crew start? And what's the name of the movie? Ryan straightened his attitude and asked seriously.
The start of the game will be next year. According to Director Mann, he needs sufficient time to prepare, and he has to come to the door in person to persuade Robert Drone and Al Pacino.
Robert Deloney and Al Pacino? Ryan frowned. Is it a Michael Mann movie?
Yeah, it's called The Wire! Natalie explained again, It's a police and gangster movie.
Ryan naturally knew about this movie. After all, Natalie was also one of the actors in her previous life.
Apart from Natalie's rivalry with the two male protagonists and the classic shootout, the film's biggest impression on Ryan is the lengthy foreshadowing and drowsy slow rhythm.
Although it was praised by critics, it was not very successful at the box office.
Originally, Ryan wanted Natalie to star in Jumanji, but she refused. After entering the rebellious period, her past life ** character gradually showed signs.
That's it, Ryan. I'm going to read.
Goodbye, Nat.
Hanging up the phone, Ryan sighed softly. Natalie would rather choose a small role in Pirates of Fire than play the protagonist of Jumanji, she is getting closer and closer to the original path.
Although the two are still arguing,
Better still, but Ryan can feel that Natalie has her own secret in her heart, and seems to have some plans for future development.
In this way, if you follow the path you like, you can live a happier life.
Sorry, Scott. I kept you waiting.
Ryan remembered that someone in the living room had to say hello. Nicole is not here. He is the owner of this house.
It doesn't matter, is it Nate? Scott smiled and waved his hand, Is Nicole not here?
She went to Europe for a Chanel event.
Ryan shrugged. Helplessly asked, Is there any document that needs her guardian's signature?
That's right! Scott nodded.
Are you in a hurry? Wait for a while.
This is a very helpless thing, and Ryan will continue until he is a minor.
It's not in a hurry. Scott handed another folder, Silicon and Synapse would like your authorization.
Authorization?
Ryan was surprised that the game studio had never interfered with their operations except for financial supervision.
Is such that.
Scott explained, Didn't you publish more than a dozen magical stories in Vanity Fair, a few of which were about humans and orcs. It seems that there are two heroes named...
Anduin Lothar and Orgrim Doommaul. Ryan reminded.
right!
Nodding, Scott continued, The studio wants to get your license, and they want to develop a real-time strategy game based on these stories.
Wait...wait. Ryan folded his arms. Pinching his chin, You mean they want to develop it into a game?
That's right!
Scott was pretty sure, Also, they want to change the name of the studio.
Ryan didn't answer, and gestured to Scott to continue.
Originally, they wanted to change its name to Chaos Studios, but because it has the same name as another company in New York, they have now chosen another name and are going to be called Blizzard.
Blizzard? Ryan looked up at the ceiling, there seemed to be no pie falling from the sky, Can you fight?
Despite Ryan's strange request, Scott said word by word, b-l-i-z-z-a-r-d,!
I agreed.
It's still not 100% sure if it's Ryan, but it's enough. Tell Aaron Adhan that I can license the entire series to them.
As expected of the person who made a billionaire for that sharp-toothed little guy in his previous life! Ryan has some admiration for his investment manager.
This is most likely the Blizzard studio in the previous life, but the other party has managed his and Nicole's investments in an orderly manner over the past few years, and the assets under their names have already doubled.
After sending Scott off, Ryan beckoned George to drive to Pixar, where they made a short clip of Toy Story and wanted him to go over and watch it.
Although Ryan has been there a limited number of times after buying Pixar, his ample capital investment quickly won the support of this group of idealists.
Sometimes, a lot of problems are money problems.
We bought the whole building, hired a group of employees, and the latest computer is in place. Ed Kammer was introducing the current situation of the studio, We have improved the hardware and used dual CPUs. …”
A lot of technical terms popped out of the other party's mouth. Ryan listened intently. Anyway, this is the industry he values most. Even if he doesn't plan to intervene, he will try his best to understand what he should know.
After Ryan's funds were put in place, the studio has nearly 100 people. Although it is still messy as before, everyone's faces are full of enthusiasm and enthusiasm.
Throughout the office area, drawings of Toy Story characters can be seen everywhere. Even in the lobby when he came, Ryan also saw a group of programmers with their feet tied with wooden boards, simulating the image of some toys, as if looking for inspiration.
Long time no see, John.
Ryan greets John Lasseter. This guy was yelling at another employee and turned around quickly after hearing it, Ryan, you're finally here!
Hurry up!
John Lasseter loudly greeted his employees, Prepare the trial footage, our investors will come to check the results!
Never mind, Ryan. Ed Camere was a little embarrassed.
It's okay, Ed.
Ryan waved his hand, as long as the other party can create enough benefits, what's the point of yelling?
on a huge display. Released are clips of several main characters such as Cowboy Woody and Buzz Lightyear. Not only brief. Not even the background is rendered.
With his arms folded over his chest, Ryan, like everyone else, stood across from the monitor and looked extremely seriously. It wasn't until the playback was over that he dragged his chin with one hand, as if he was lost in thought.
The rest did not say a word, quietly waiting for Ryan's verdict.
John! Ryan finally said, Can you give me an exact completion schedule?
this……
The other party seemed to be a little embarrassed. Ryan thought for a while and continued to ask, The movie was released before 1996, can you do it?
Of course! John Lasseter became confident.
Okay. There's no problem with the character's image, and the rest is up to you. Ryan imitated Steve Jobs's preaching, I'm waiting for the first full computer animation to be born at Pixar!
Despite his young age, Ryan's attitude of fully supporting computer animation has undoubtedly won the support of quite a few people.
John. We have a good boss.
Looking at the back of Ryan leaving, Andrew Stanton said with emotion.
Still a boss who has money and supports computer animation.
John Lasseter clapped his hands and shouted to the onlookers, Okay, hurry up and work, you have to be worthy of every cent of your salary!
Others don't know, but Andrew Stanton knows that as the director of Toy Story, John Lasseter is under great pressure. After Ryan Jenkins bought Pixar, he invested heavily to support their creation, if the film failed , these people really have no face to continue to mix in the IT industry.
In addition to Toy Story, we are still doing some designs for other companies. As he walked out of the studio, Ed Camere introduced Ryan to the latest business, Paramount approached us and wanted to To remake their film titles.
Ryan nodded slightly, and while Pixar is set to post a record loss this year, these businesses will always bring in some revenue.
Ryan, and Disney's contract. Ed Kammer reminded.
I remember. Ryan made a reassuring gesture to him, I'll fix it soon.
That's good.
Ripping off the face and going to court is the last option.
How could Ryan forget about that contract, it was the sword of Damocles hanging around Pixar's neck... No, it should be the kiss of a vampire that draws blood.
He has been waiting, waiting for the release of The Lion King. When hand-drawn animation has achieved unprecedented brilliant results, in Michael Eisner's eyes, the paper contract may not even be as good as tasteless.
After chatting with Ed Kammer about other things, Ryan didn't leave Richmond until the sun was about to set.
The car had just entered the interstate when Ryan's cell phone rang, and when it was connected, it was Cate Blanchett.
Ryan, thank you, I got that role.
Recently, she and Nicole have had a heated fight, and they can be regarded as very good best friends.
You're welcome, Kate!
Ryan's words did play an important role in it, but if she wasn't very good at acting or had a problem with her image, Twentieth Century Fox wouldn't give her the role either.
Originally, I wanted to come to the door to thank you, but I called and found out that you were not at home.
We don't have to see each other like this, you are Nicole's friend. Ryan didn't care much about thanks or something.
Well then, I'll treat Nicole when she comes back from Europe. ()
