Rebirth In Hollywood

The editorial office of the "Los Angeles Free Press" was quiet, and everyone was staring at the Latino man who had been ostracized by them. Garcia Rodriguez resigned like this? He also opened an investigation and consulting company and became his own boss?

To be honest, although he is also a paparazzi, he is also divided into three, six and nine. Even if that guy often captures Ryan Jenkins' exclusives, he is highly valued by the editor-in-chief, and he doesn't invite their white colleagues very much.

The other party has indeed made a lot of money in the past six months. Is this enough money for him to open a consulting company? Many people have asked this question.

Under the surveillance of the security guard, Garcia quickly packed up his belongings, walked out of the editorial office without looking back, and didn't say hello to anyone. Those were the guys who always mocked him behind his back. Why should he care?

status! A decent life! These are the things Garcia was after, the paparazzi and Ryan Jenkins got him out of the ghetto, and now he's going to have his own company.

After leaving the editorial office, Garcia got into his old Ford, and it seemed a little unbelievable when he remembered the meeting a few days ago.

After a few conversations with that handsome man named George, he got support from a foundation in the Cayman Islands and became a partner in an investigative consulting firm, albeit with a 20 percent stake. , but became a veritable boss.

Even if there are only a dozen people in the company, that's the boss, isn't it?

Although the other party did not mention it, Garcia knew who was standing behind George, and why did the little guy who he followed for more than half a year take a fancy to himself?

Garcia has no formal university education, and he doesn't even know why a scholar dies for a confidant, but he understands another truth, it is only right and proper to use people's money to do things for others.

What's more, what the other party asked him to do was not something that violated the law.

actually. Garcia didn't have to guess to know that since the money had come around in such a big circle, it must have been impossible to find Ryan Jenkins' head. After following the filming for so long, he knew that the other party had a strong team of lawyers and accountants. , and even, the net worth estimated by the media is far lower than the actual net worth of that little guy.

In any case, he is no longer a lowly paparazzi, but a person with a certain social status.

Throwing what he was holding onto the co-pilot. Garcia took out an envelope from his pocket. This was the first business he received, providing details of a computer animation studio in New York called Blue Sky.

After all, having experienced the information explosion in the previous life,

Ryan knows that many people in Hollywood have unclean hands and feet. When the rules on the surface fail, they may use some dirty means. Some of his measures are just to prevent problems before they happen.

As we entered late March, there was good news from Scott Swift. He and Steve Jobs formally reached an agreement to acquire a 90 percent stake in Pixar for $50 million, with the rest scattered among several other founders. Regardless of the overall situation.

This price far exceeds the investment of Jobs in the past few years. With this capital, the founder of Apple can also revitalize his next computer company.

As for the lack of Pixar's success, will it affect Jobs' return to Apple. That's out of Ryan's consideration. Anyway, in the past few years, he has not held much Apple stock in his hands.

The money nearly drained Ryan and Nicole's cash flow. If it weren't for his insistence, Scott would want to sell the stocks and fixed assets under the two's names, which would not be worth the loss.

"I've finished what I want to say, and I've worked with everyone for so many years..." In Pixar's conference room, Steve Jobs was giving his farewell speech. "Finally, I wish Pixar success."

He turned his head and looked over, "Ryan, Pixar is yours."

After speaking, he left the conference room without looking back, as expected of a businessman.

Ed Kammer, John Lasseter, and Andrew Stanton quietly looked at the young man sitting at the head of the table. They had met not long ago, but they didn't expect each other to become their boss in a blink of an eye. .

They have heard about this acquisition for a long time, and they have opposed it in private. After all, when the other party came to visit last time, they said that Pixar was in a mess. If he took over, would it change the relaxed atmosphere that the studio took so hard to form. and corporate culture?

Besides, the other party is indeed a genius in film, but do you know computer animation? What if he intervenes in the day-to-day work of the studio?

The studio was silent, and the only forty employees were staring at Ryan to see what he would do.

"Crack~"

A light sound broke the silence. Ryan took out two thick file bags from his backpack and put them on the long conference table in front of him.

"Ed, John, Andrew, and Jim, didn't expect us to meet again in this way."

Ryan said, and pushed the two file bags to several people, "One is the script of Toy Story, and the other is the storyboard of the toys, there are some opinions on it, it's my personal opinion, I don't know computer animation, you guys Just look at it."

Several people couldn't wait to open the file bag, and the other employees couldn't sit still and gathered around. Needless to say, the script was not too thick, and it was hard to see what was written on it, but there were dozens of sheets. The colored pencil sketches that were drawn were instantly divided by these people.

"This is... Woody?"

"This is Buzz Lightyear..."

After all, "Ryan's Tales" has been around for many years, and many people are familiar with the stories in it.

Before waiting for these people to say anything, Ryan pointed to Scott, "I've asked Scott to loan twenty million dollars for the daily operation of the studio and the production of "Toy Story", this is only the first, follow-up investment It will be in place soon.”

"I believe that the first fully computer-animated feature film will definitely be born at Pixar."

Ryan's voice at this time is no different from the sound of nature to these fanatical Pixar employees. What did they insist on for so many years? Isn't it just the dreams and obsessions in my heart?

"Mr Jenkins..."

"Please call me Ryan."

"Okay, Ryan, we need equipment, state-of-the-art computers..." Before Ed Kammer finished speaking, he was interrupted by Ryan, "No problem, Ed."

"Then..." He hesitated.

Ryan naturally understands what these people are worried about. "Mr. Ed Kammer will still serve as the president of the studio, and the daily affairs will still be handled by you. I and Scott will not interfere with the operation of the studio. Except for the necessary financial supervisors, I will not report to you. Any one of the employees in the studio."

What he said, nothing has changed from the era of Steve Jobs. Ryan's family knows his own affairs. As long as the status quo of Pixar is maintained, the success of "Toy Story" is bound to come.

As for financial supervisors. That's a must, and his and Nicole's accountants will do that.

The applause suddenly sounded, and the series of measures announced by Ryan were obviously recognized by these people, which meant that they could continue to follow their dreams.

After taking back the draft, Ed Kammer kicked out most of the staff before saying, "Thank you, thank you. Ryan!"

"Don't say that, Ed." Ryan waved his hand casually, "I bought Pixar because I'm optimistic about your persistence and the future of computer animation. Of course, like Steve, since it's an investment, we must get the corresponding return. I'm sure Pixar won't let me down, right?"

"Definitely!" John Lasseter said first, "The script has been determined. The characters and characters have been determined, which will save a lot of time and expenses. Ryan, I promise, no more than three years at most, the first computer animation Feature films will be born at Pixar."

"I believe it, and everyone believes it, don't they?"

Ryan spread his hands witty, causing everyone to laugh. Then, Ed Camere said, "Ryan, the contract we have with Disney..."

"Well, I have a good relationship with Disney, and I'll find a way to solve it."

Hearing the contract, Ryan was also very helpless. If it was really carried out according to the contract, "Toy Story" would only be a wedding dress for the other party.

Fortunately, I got involved in "The Lion King" in this life, which triggered a series of butterfly effects. As a result, the investment of $26 million promised by Disney was delayed, and I had enough reasons and excuses to terminate the contract.

It's really not good, just provide Disney with a few ideas, it's nothing more than an exchange of interests.

If all goes well, switch to another publisher for Pixar, preferably one with a normal distribution deal.

However, don't worry now, after all, "Toy Story" wants to be produced, and it is impossible without more than two years.

Of course, after the vampire-style contract is released, after Pixar succeeds, there will be a rift between him and Disney, especially between the tyrant Michael Eisner.

As for the daily affairs of the studio, Ryan would not inquire about it. He exchanged some opinions on Toy Story with a few people. It was nothing more than summed up from the comments he had read in his previous life. He also promised that as long as there was a need, he would Provided the necessary help with the script and characters at any time, and then left.

The Pixar affair has come to an end. The only trouble is the funding issue. Although Ryan has a lot of assets, he has not much cash. Although he doesn’t know much about it, he knows that the frame-by-frame rendering of computer animation is all in US dollars. burnt out.

In a blink of an eye, it's Oscar again, Ryan won't go to the scene, Nicole also has a legitimate reason to be absent because of the relationship between the location, and they have given up the best supporting actress because they have not actively PR.

"The nominees for Best Supporting Actress are Miranda Richardson, "Lover on Fire," Vanessa Redgriff's "Howard Manor," Nicole Kidman's "Benevolence," and Marisa Tomei " My Cousin Pooh"..."

"The best supporting actress is Marisa Tomei in My Cousin Pooh, congratulations to Marisa Tomei!"

In front of the TV, Ryan sighed, this is normal, the pre-work is not done well, it is impossible to get the golden man, but since then, Nicole has accumulated another qualification.

Turning off the TV, Ryan sat back at the desk again, "Toy Story" was kicked out by him, and the progress of the other scripts naturally fell behind, and the latest episode of Harry Potter...

After accepting the invitation of the Film Academy to become a member of thousands of members, Ryan also joined the Writers Guild so that the script he wrote could be filed in advance, plus some small promotional tricks from Kingsley, he could Squeeze out that little hidden danger.

Besides, apart from those stories based on World of Warcraft, from time to time he would publish other essays and articles on Vanity Fair, occupying some creativity and blocking the way of some people.

For example, the last two stories are about chasing murderers and dreams. Just like his previous works, they have been appropriately adapted, which can occupy the originality without causing obvious spoilers.

At the same time, Ryan also applied to join the Producers Alliance. Since he has Jenkins Films under his name, strictly speaking, he already has this qualification, but age is a big problem. At present, the Producers Alliance has not yet given a clear answer. (To be continued..)