Chapter 355： Animation talent

It was a middle-aged white man with a bald forehead. At first glance, it looked a bit similar to Jason Statham.

Ronan looked for it directly and greeted him proactively, "Hello, Mr. Meldandeli."

Chris Mailer Dandley first identified it carefully, then shook hands with Ronan and said, "Hello, Mr. Anderson."

He had seen this young man at other parties before, and his reputation in Hollywood has gradually gained, and he is also known as the youngest billionaire in the circle.

But the two have never met before...

Ronan flashed the relevant information prepared by Robert Lee in his mind, and said: "This "Ice Age", 20th Century Fox has taken a crucial step towards the animation film market."

Chris Mailer Dandeli did not know Ronan's purpose, smiled slightly, and said: "The animation film market has a bright future."

"It's true." Ronan echoed: "The annual profits of the classic animated feature films of Disney Animation Studios are enviable."

Chris Mailer Dandley responded: "That is the result of Disney's accumulation over the years."

Ronan’s words seem to have nothing to do with it: “Disney Animation Studios is rapidly declining. If it weren’t for Pixar Studio’s feature animation support, Disney Animation would only have the old works and signatures left.”

Chris Mailer Dandeli said: "The Disney Animation Studios are too conservative and uninspiring. They only focus on the introduction of foreign films, but ignore their own development."

Ronan changed his words: "I heard that 20th Century Fox has acquired the Blue Sky Studio?"

Chris Meldandeli glanced at Ronan. The news had spread long ago, and he was not surprised. It was just that the other party said this in front of him. What did it mean?

It's not a secret matter, Chris Mailer Dandeli casually replied: "The acquisition has been completed."

Seeing that the last two people went to other places and there was no one else around, Ronan stopped going in circles and said directly: "Mr. Mailer Dandley, can you ask me something? What about the Fox Animation Department that you created? ?"

Without waiting for Chris Mailer Dandeli to answer, Ronan added: "As far as I know, after 20th Century Fox acquired Blue Sky Studio, it is preparing to disband the original Fox Animation."

Chris Mailer Dandeli said lightly: "This is the internal affairs of Fox in the twentieth century. Mr. Anderson doesn't have to worry about it."

That being said, I feel very upset, because no one knows better than Chris Mehler Dandeli. Once "Ice Age" achieves the expected success, the resources of 20th Century Fox for the development of animated films will inevitably turn to the blue sky The studio, and the Fox animation that he created and developed with one hand, there is only one way to dissolve sadly.

In fact, as early as last year when "Frozen Planet" failed, Chris Mailer Dandley was mentally prepared.

The production cost of "Frozen Planet" is 75 million U.S. dollars. The budget does not seem to be high, but it is Fox Animation's first true animated feature film. How much capital and power has Fox invested in Fox Animation in the 20th century? As a result, it returned a poor box office of more than 30 million U.S. dollars, and the Murdoch family is said to be furious.

In contrast, "Ice Age" won a good reputation when it was first screened, and the company expects to be a huge success...

The success of the Blue Sky Studio, the shadow of the Fox animation even more failed.

Ronan said softly: "If 20th Century Fox really abolished Fox Animation, would Mr. Mailer Dandley not think about the future for Fox Animation employees?"

Chris Mailer Dandley said lightly: "I will continue to work at Fox."

"Fox Animation was founded by Mr. Mailer Dandeli, and you formed the production team." Ronan's voice is still low: "Many people joined Fox Animation because of Mr. Mailer Dandeli. Fox will Are you responsible for their future?"

Chris Mailer Dandeli is still indifferent on his face, but he feels a little uncomfortable in his heart. The team that took many years of hard work has been abolished. Who will feel better?

But the abolition order did not come from 20th Century Fox. It is said that the Murdoch family directly intervened.

Ronan continued: "Mr. Maile Dandley can stay in Fox, I'm afraid there are not many opportunities for the rest." He took out a business card and handed it to Chris Maile Dandley: "This is My personal contact information, you can contact me at any time."

Chris Mailer Dandeli said: "I will not leave Twentieth Century Fox."

But he took Ronan's business card and put it away solemnly.

Ronan smiled and nodded, then left.

Chris Mailer Dandeli looked at Ronan's back in silence, wondering if this would be a way for those who are about to be demobilized?

At the beginning, so many people accompanied him to start a business, and some even gave up better positions and salaries. You can't just watch them as they are abolished and become unemployed.

Indeed, he can stay in Twentieth Century Fox and continue to hold high positions. Some managers can also continue to serve in Fox, but most of them will be fired by Fox.

With the qualifications of these people, staying in Hollywood is undoubtedly the best way out.

Ronan didn’t say much, and Chris Mailer Dandeli was just the first step in a series of actions, and Robert Lee had known this person in detail before. Chris Mailer Dandeli was a very nostalgic person. Will not completely throw away the one-handed animation team regardless.

Since Chris Mailer Dandley will take up the post of Fox Animation’s Alliance*, and his position is still higher than that of Blue Sky Studio’s founder Chris Wedge, Ronan never thought of being able to hire Chris. -Mailer Dandley to Relativity Entertainment.

Ronan is only planning to set up an animation department in Shahai Entertainment. It is difficult to attract characters like Chris Mailer Dandeli.

His real goal is those professional animation designers and other technical staff who may be fired from Fox Animation.

Compared with live-action movies, animated feature films, especially computer animation feature films, require technical accumulation. These personnel can help Shahai Entertainment speed up this process.

Moreover, in the twentieth century, Fox took the initiative to lay off employees, so naturally there are no issues such as competition agreements.

If most of Fox Animation's staff can be absorbed into Shahai Entertainment, maybe a few years later, Shahai Entertainment's animated feature films will come out.

There is no need to think about the technology of Pixar Studio, as long as he has the technical level of previous life lighting entertainment, Ronan will be satisfied.

Moreover, this is only the first part of the animation plan.

The remaining plans have to wait for more suitable opportunities.

If you can successfully set up the animation production department of Shahai Entertainment, you may be able to find some low-difficult animations and practice your hands first.

Ronan couldn't help but shook his head, thinking a little far away, he still recruited the manpower first and talked about other things.

"Let's go." Chris came over at this moment: "Let's go to the theater together."

Ronan followed in Chris' footsteps and said: "Watching an animated feature film, I can be five years younger in my mentality."

The story of this film revolves around three prehistoric animals from the Ice Age and an abandoned human infant.

Ronan feels that the essence lies in its details. The opening has a long paragraph of squirrels burying pine cones. There is no line, exaggerated but not undermining the comedy effect. The squirrel wants to nail the pine cones into the ice and snow, causing the sky to collapse. Great avalanche...

In his previous life, he received more attention and popularity than the three real protagonists of the film.

And "Ice Age" has also become the only sign that Blue Sky Studio can draw.

As far as this animated feature-length film is concerned, the technological gap between Blue Sky Studios and Pixar and DreamWorks is very obvious. Compared with the "Monster Electric Company" almost at the same time, it appears to be both in terms of hair treatment and character action details. Somewhat stiff.

Of course, this does not prevent "Ice Age" is a very good animated feature film.

After all, Pixar Studios is a group of gangsters. Comparing technology with them is not fair to other animation studios.

In this age, Pixar Studios’ opponent in feature-length animations is actually only Pixar itself.

The opponent who is playing is always playing.

Unless you are forced to start to degenerate The all-digital animation film, which brings together many cute animals from prehistoric times, makes people's eyes shine. It is a film suitable for all ages. Although the story is not as exciting as "Toy Story" and not as emotional as "Shrek", it is very humorous and can bring happiness to everyone. "

The comment of the Los Angeles Times is undoubtedly a reflection of the reputation of Ice Age.

The film has won praise from most people, and Twentieth Century Fox also got higher-than-expected box office revenue.

In the first three days of the first weekend of "Ice Age", it scored 46.32 million U.S. dollars in the box office from North America. Not only did it easily win the North American box office chart, but also in the forecast released by Cinema, the North American box office fell above 160 million U.S. dollars. .

There is no doubt that this animated feature film will be a huge success.

The 20th Century Fox’s acquisition of Blue Sky Studio was also an absolutely correct strategic decision.

But for Fox Animation, the following days will be difficult.

As soon as April entered, Ronan received the exact news that 20th Century Fox will soon officially abolish Fox Animation and transfer all animation resources to Blue Sky Studio.

For 20th Century Fox, integration and optimization of resource allocation is a very reasonable business strategy.

Ronan has been paying attention to this aspect, and made a second contact with Chris Mailer Dandeli. Chris Mailer Dandeli will continue to stay at Twentieth Century Fox as the animation contact chairman and in charge of Blue Sky Studio. Wait for business, but most of his team will leave Fox.

Just as Robert Lee returned to Los Angeles and brought a license agreement with Chris Gardner, Ronan's solicitation work was also in full swing.

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