Chapter 323: Insect Story

The summer file is the peak season for movies, and it is also the most competitive one. Since Pixar Studios dared to put the movie in this time slot, it must be full of confidence, and after getting the full support of Ryan and Paramount Pictures, A Bug's Life has formulated a comprehensive global release plan. It will not be like the previous life, where it can only be released mainly on DVD in many overseas places.

This animated feature film has attracted a lot of attention in the industry, and many people want to see whether A Bug's Life really makes a difference in the face of Saving Private Ryan's box office pressure of more than 55 million US dollars in the first week. As, even if there is a huge difference in the audience of the two.

In addition, what Hollywood is most concerned about is the direct confrontation between 3D computer animation and 2D hand-painted animation. One week after the release of A Bug's Life, Disney invested a huge production budget and promotional marketing expenses in Mulan. , although in the past few years, it has been said that hand-painted animation is on the decline, and 3D computer animation will become the mainstream in the future, but whether these can be done accurately depends on the market and the audience.

There are still many people who want to watch the excitement. Although it seems that these two animated feature films are in a legitimate competition, people with discerning eyes know that Disney put this cartoon based on the far east behind A Bug's Life. , which certainly has the shadow of Michael Eisner.

However, Pixar Studios wants to completely complete the transformation from the ugly duckling to the white swan, and such competition is inevitable.

This premiere not only attracted the attention of the entertainment media, but also many financial reporters came to the famous theater chain in Times Square.

Ike, why are you here? Do you want to switch to entertainment news?

In the interview area at the end of the red carpet, taking advantage of Ryan's free time after entering, an entertainment reporter asked a familiar financial reporter.

Alex, you should broaden your horizons and think about it. If this animated film is successful, Pixar's stock price will definitely soar. Countless investors and people in the financial world are staring at it.

By the way, I heard that the foundation under Ryan's name, in addition to Yahoo's shares, also holds a lot of shares in IT companies such as Microsoft, Cisco, Dell, and Apple. Is it true?

It's true, but not a lot, except for Cisco. The others are absorbed from the market.

How much is that worth?

this……

The gate of the theater cut off the hustle and bustle outside. Ryan greeted Harvey Weinstein in a circle around the front hall. The big fat man had a haggard face and bloodshot eyes. It was obvious that he hadn't rested recently. good.

Harvey, how are you getting ready? Ryan asked in a low voice.

It's almost there. Harvey Weinstein sighed, with a hint of reluctance in his expression, Just give up Miramax like this. Bob and I are really not reconciled.

Ryan patted him on the shoulder lightly, and didn't say much. The Weinstein brothers are all courageous and smart people, and they changed hands and left voluntarily. Better than being ousted by Michael Eisner.

Nicole and I set aside enough funds to wait for you and Bob.

The two parties have cooperated for so many years and are old friends. Harvey Weinstein can naturally tell whether Ryan is being polite or sincere. Nodding seriously, Thank you, Ryan.

He's not worried that Ryan will become the next Michael Eisner. After all, there are quite a few film companies and studios invested by the other party. Except for necessary support, they hardly interfere with their normal operations and daily management. Drew Barrymore's Flower Films is the best example. Such investors and cooperation are the most popular.

What's more, he was the one who watched him grow up, and the two had a friendship of nearly ten years, so he knew that he was a nostalgic person.

Ryan...

Natalie and Scarlett Johansson each took a little girl dressed up into the theater, and after finding Ryan, they quickly walked over, Hello, Harvey.

Oh, hello, Nat, Scarlett, Taylor, and Christine. The big fat man beckoned to them, and looked specifically at the blond curly hair, Taylor, I heard you also voiced a character ?”

Hmm~ Taylor let go of Natalie's hand and gave a little ladylike gift, The character I dubbed is called Little, the little princess of the Ant Kingdom.

Is it fun, honey? Ryan rubbed her blonde hair out of habit.

It's not fun. Taylor shook his head in dissatisfaction, and said nah, I still prefer to sing, Ryan, why doesn't this movie have a theme song? I heard that Disney's Mulan has A lot of nice songs.

Taylor, there will definitely be opportunities in the future. Natalie's eyes swept over Ryan, and when they passed by those sky blue eyes, they revealed the meaning that only two people could understand. She took the little girl's hand again, Asked, How do you know there are many songs in Mulan?

The two of us heard from others... It was Kristen Stewart who spoke, Disney wants to compete with us, and wants to use Mulan to defeat A Bug's Life.

Ryan couldn't help scratching his head, these little girls are too gossip.

Mr. Weinstein, will we win? Taylor looked at the fat man.

You should ask Ryan? Harvey Weinstein laughed.

But... The little girl's sapphire blue eyes kept rolling, But I heard from many people that you have a very good eye for movies and are very accurate in predicting movies.

After finishing speaking, she looked at Scarlett's side again, Right, Christine.

Well, that's it. The tomboy of the Stuart family, who has always been her follower, nodded hurriedly at this moment.

Harvey Weinstein laughed happily when he heard the two little girls singing in unison. Anyone would be happy to be complimented by such two little girls.

Let's put it this way, do you know the theme of Mulan?

I know. Taylor stuck out his tongue, pointed at Natalie beside him and said, Nat told me specifically that it was an ancient story from the East, and it is said that there are related poems, but Nat chanted I don't understand all of it.

Because of the subject matter, Mulan should not be the opponent of A Bug's Life in North America, but it's hard to say overseas.

The four girls on the opposite side. Not to mention the two older ones, the two who are less than ten years old in front of them, which of them didn't grow up playing in a film company since childhood, Harvey Weinstein believed that they could understand his own words.

I see. The two little girls nodded unconsciously.

Ryan, I'm going to say hello to the others.

Seeing that the curious little girl was about to ask other questions, Harvey Weinstein hurriedly left. He knew how difficult this little guy named Taylor Swift was, Goodbye, four beautiful ladies.

When the fat figure disappeared into the crowd, Natalie was the first to laugh. Then Scarlett laughed too.

Is it funny? Taylor wrinkled his nose, glanced around, and tugged at Natalie's hand, I haven't been to New York for a long time, Nat, can you take me and Christine out tomorrow?

Of course. Natalie readily agreed, then looked at Ryan suspiciously and asked, Do you want to take him?

No. The little girl shook her head very quickly, I don't want to talk to Ryan. He won't even take me to Moscow or Fiji. I'm hating him now.

Hey, dear, don't forget that I brought you so many gifts. Seeing the flames of war. Ryan couldn't help but speak.

The little girl turned her head and put on a look like I just don't want to talk to you.

Okay, honey. Ryan rubbed her hair helplessly, Don't you miss Nicole? I've had enough fun in New York, and I'll let the plane take you to Australia.

Anyway, she is on summer vacation, why not send her to Australia to harm Nicole and the farm.

Really? Taylor's eyes lit up.

no sooner said than done.

Can you add me? Christine raised her hand weakly.

no problem.

Ryan just finished speaking. Ed Kamuel came over and reminded them, Ryan, there are four more ladies, it's almost time, we should go to the theater.

Hurry up, hurry up. Taylor was more active than anyone else. He pulled Natalie up and left, not forgetting to turn around and shout to Scarlett, Little fat girl, tomboy, hurry up!

Taylor! Scarlett Johansson gritted her teeth.

In a beautiful ant kingdom, everyone works hard all day long. An ant named Felix has his own hobby—invention and creation. Although he worked hard to invent a harvester, the kingdom The rulers of China, Queen Anta and Princess Anta, still look down on him and his inventions.

The biggest threat to the Ant Kingdom is a group of grasshoppers, which always rob the ants of their food. They are the dark clouds above the Ant Kingdom. During a grasshopper plunder, Felix accidentally dropped the food under the cliff. The annoyed leader of the grasshopper, Overlord, caught the princess' little sister to vent his anger, and threatened that if he didn't get double the food next time, he would die. Bloodbath the ant kingdom.

Because Felix lost all the food, everyone vented their fear and dissatisfaction on him, and the Ant Kingdom decided to expel Felix.

In order to stay in his own group, Felix came to the city, hoping to find a group of powerful bug fighters to defeat the grasshoppers, but by mistake, he found a group of unemployed circus performers.

After coming to the Ant Kingdom, the ants didn't really believe in these weird-looking insects, and the insects themselves were a little scared, so they retreated and prepared to leave here. Although Felix was disappointed when he learned the true identities of the insects, but He tried his best to prevent the insects from leaving, otherwise he would be considered a big liar by the ants.

Later they met birds, the natural enemies of insects. The group of circus performers rescued Felix and the little one, gained the favor of the ants, and regained their confidence. Inspired by the birds, Felix decided to make a Fake birds to scare off grasshoppers.

The fake bird was completed, and the overlord also approached the ant kingdom with his army of villains. Unexpectedly, the owner of the circus came to find his insect performers. When the ants learned that the insects were circus performers, they were extremely disappointed.

The kingdom of ants expelled Felix and the insects. At this time, the army of grasshoppers arrived. Under the persuasion of the little one, Felix and the insects decided to fight the grasshoppers together. The Overlord saw through the fake bird and was ready to destroy the Ant Kingdom in one fell swoop. (To be continued..)

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