Entertainment tycoon since 83

"Clap clap clap!"

Everyone sitting in this office applauded in unison.

Huang Ze didn't know how much of this was for flattery.

But this is not important.

Huang Ze let them finish applauding, then he stood up and told everyone about his ideas on "Finding Nemo".

The lecture lasted until the evening, and Huang Ze finally left the company.

As for the already completed film "Lilo & Stitch".

Huang Ze originally wanted to call George over.

But thinking that he and Warner had never collaborated on an animated film before, he was afraid that he would not be able to make the decision if he came here.

After all, this is not the same as a live-action movie.

Live-action movies have their own reputation, and the cost of commercial films is generally not high. Even 50 million is not enough. In fact, people have a sense of trust in the film even without watching it. George took one look and thought it was okay, so he decided to cooperate!

But it is wishful thinking to want to transfer this trust unconditionally to animated films.

Why should people believe you?

Just because you have good film scores?
But you don’t have any previous experience in animated films!
So, after thinking about it, Huang Ze decided to go to the United States, to the headquarters of Warner Bros.

By then, more people will watch it, and more people will be able to see the value of "Lilo & Stitch".

Anyway, I have to supervise the progress of the preparations for "Chicago" so as not to delay anything.

So Huang Ze boarded the plane to Los Angeles.

……

"Huang, why did you come in person this time?"

George, who came to pick up Huang Ze in person, gave him a big hug and said, "No need for that. We'll send someone over to take a look at the film and see if it's good enough. We can take it over. What's the relationship between you and Warner Bros? Don't you agree?"

"I'm worried you won't be able to give me enough."

"If that doesn't work, I'll go to Disney and see if we can work together."

Huang Ze chose to tell the truth.

This also puts pressure on Warner.

After all, when it comes to the distribution of animated films, to put it bluntly, the major Hollywood distribution companies can only be divided into two categories: Disney is in one category, and the others are each in one category.

If the conditions are the same, or even if Warner's conditions are better than Disney's, in the end you will still gain greater benefits by joining Disney.

Otherwise, Jobs' Pixar Studios would not be so controlled by Disney, with all distribution handed over to Disney, which also owns the final copyright.

Of course, my situation is different from Pixar's.

At that time, Jobs had been kicked out of Apple and was starting a new business. He did not have enough funds and had no experience in the film and television industry, let alone animated films, so it was natural for him to be criticized.

If I were given such conditions, I would definitely not do it.

But this did not prevent Huang Ze from bargaining with Warner with higher conditions.

Alternatively, if Disney is willing to offer suitable conditions, you can turn fake into real and cooperate directly with Disney.

It's all about profit.

Feelings can be considered, but they won’t account for a large proportion.

The relationship between me and Warner is based on my ability to make money all the time. If two or three films in a row fail to make money, or even lose money, then there is no relationship at all, and I will not even be able to see the president immediately.

Hollywood is just that realistic.

The way to maintain friendship is to keep holding on to victory, moving from one victory to another!
"Oh! No, no, no." George shook his head repeatedly. "We at Warner can also distribute animated films. Yes, we are not as good as Disney in animation distribution, but at least we are also a large distribution company. There is a gap, but it is not that big." "The most important thing is that Disney has too many animated films, and he won't pay too much attention to your film. Warner is different. We have been partners for many years!"

Faced with Huang Ze's behavior, George could only speak out to express Warner's appreciation for Huang Ze.

In fact, if it was just an animated film, Warner could really release it or not.

To be honest, live-action movies and animated movies are not the same thing.

But if Huang Ze really cooperates with Disney, who knows if he will be seduced by Disney in the future!

The fact that "Life is Beautiful" is collaborating with Miramax, a subsidiary of Disney, is already a very bad signal.

"So, I also hope that our friendship can continue!"

"of course!"

……

Warner Screening Room.

Almost all the executives and film viewers at Warner's headquarters came to this house.

There’s nothing we can do, Huang Ze’s brand is still very strong.

In terms of box office alone, it can be said that it is firmly among the top five in Hollywood.

If we add in the awards and contributions to the film industry, with the four and three major awards, and the contributions of In the Mood for Love and Pulp Fiction to the professional film industry, they can even be said to be secure in the top three.

In other words, there is only a lack of a work that can crush the same period, such as "Star Wars", "The Godfather" or "ET the Extra-Terrestrial".

Therefore, even if it is just an animated film, everyone has high expectations.

When the movie started, everyone stared at the picture on the screen.

……

An hour and a half later.

Applause broke out continuously in the screening room.

"Huang, are you the screenwriter of this animation?" The president of Warner looked at Huang Ze with a smile.

"Yes."

"I didn't expect you to know so much about cartoons!"

"It's okay." Huang Ze then revealed a little bit of information, "Have you heard of Teletubbies?"

"I know!" The other party nodded. Of course he knew. After all, they were in the film and television industry. It was a global hit that had earned hundreds of millions of dollars so far, and the profit was increasing year by year. "I know. Then you can cancel the project of your company."

"I proposed this project and I wrote several episodes, but I didn't sign my name for the sake of fame."

"Wow!"

Everyone present was shocked.

I really can't believe that a film for infants and young children is written by the yellow in front of me.

Is there any connection between this and Huang Ze’s memorable films?

There seems to be no relationship!

"I didn't expect that Huang you have quite a good understanding of children's preferences!"

"I have a son, and I always wondered what kind of shows he would like to watch, so I came up with Teletubbies. I didn't expect that children all over the world would like it."

"Now he is in primary school, so I asked the company to make this cartoon, and he is one of the first viewers."

"Then your son must be very happy!" Several people all murmured, with envy in their eyes, and it was unclear whether they envied Huang Ze's son or Huang Ze's talent. (End of this chapter)