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It was a middle-aged white man with a bald forehead. At first glance, he looked a little like Jason Statham.

Ronan went directly to him and greeted him, Hello, Mr. Meledandri.

Chris Meledandri 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 the other party was becoming more and more famous in Hollywood, and he was nicknamed the youngest billionaire in the circle.

But the two had never met before...

The relevant materials prepared by Robert Lee flashed through Ronan's mind, and said: This Ice Age, 20th Century Fox has taken a key step into the animated film market.

Chris Meledandri didn't know what Ronan's purpose was, so he smiled slightly and said, The animated film market has a bright future.

That's true. Ronan echoed: The classic animated feature films of Disney Animation Studios can create an enviable profit every year.

Chris Meledandri coped: That's what Disney has built up over the years.

What Ronan said seemed irrelevant: Disney Animation Studios is declining rapidly. If it weren't for the support of Pixar Studios' animated feature films, Disney Animation would only have those old works and signs.

Chris Meledandri said: Disney Animation Studios is too conservative and uninspiring. It only pays attention to the introduction of foreign films, but ignores its own development.

Ronan changed the topic: I heard that 20th Century Fox has acquired Blue Sky Studios in its entirety?

Chris Meledandri glanced at Ronan. The news had already spread, and he wasn't surprised. It's just that the other party said this in front of him. What does it mean?

It was not a confidential matter, Chris Meledandri replied casually: The acquisition has been completed.

Seeing that the two closest people had gone to other places, and there was no one else around, Ronan stopped going around in circles and said directly: Mr. Meledandri, can I take the liberty to ask you a question? What about the Fox animation department you created? ?”

Without waiting for Chris Meledandri to answer, Ronan continued: As far as I know, 20th Century Fox is preparing to disband the original Fox Animation after acquiring Blue Sky Studios.

Chris Meledandri said lightly: This is an internal matter of 20th Century Fox, so Mr. Anderson doesn't have to worry about it.

Having said that, I am very depressed, because no one knows better than Chris Meledandri that once Ice Age achieves the expected success, 20th Century Fox's resources for developing animated films will inevitably be transferred to the blue sky On the studio, and the Fox Animation that he created and developed by himself, there is only one way to disband sadly.

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

The production cost of Frozen Planet is 75 million U.S. dollars, and the budget seems not high, but it is the first real animated feature film of Fox Animation. How much money and strength has 20th Century Fox invested in Fox Animation? As a result, it returned a poor box office of more than 30 million U.S. dollars. It is said that the Murdoch family was outraged by this.

In contrast, Ice Age garnered critical acclaim in its first test screening, and the company expects it to be a huge success...

The success of Blue Sky Studios is reflected in the failure of Fox Animation.

Ronan said softly: If 20th Century Fox really cancels Fox Animation, won't Mr. Meledandri think about the future for the employees of Fox Animation?

Chris Meledandri said lightly: I will continue to work at Fox.

Fox Animation was founded by Mr. Meledandri, and you formed the production team. Ronan's voice was still low: Many people joined Fox Animation because of Mr. Meledandri. Responsible for their future?

Chris Meledandri's face remained indifferent,

But I feel a little uncomfortable in my heart. Who will feel better when the team that took many years of hard work is abolished?

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

Ronan continued: Mr. Meledandri can stay in Fox, and the rest of the chances may not be many. He took out a business card and handed it to Chris Meledandri: This is My private contact information, you can contact me anytime.

Chris Meledandri: 'I'm not leaving 20th Century Fox'

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

Ronan nodded with a smile, then took his leave and left.

Chris Meledandri looked at Ronan's back silently, thinking in his heart, is this a way for the subordinates who are about to be dismissed?

At the beginning, so many people accompanied him to start a business together, and some even gave up better jobs and salaries. We can't just watch them be laid off and lose their jobs.

Indeed, he can stay at 20th Century Fox and continue to hold high positions. Some managers can also stay at 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 Meledandri was just the first step in a series of actions, and Robert Lee knew about this person in detail before, Chris Meledandri is a very nostalgic person, It will not completely throw away the animation team that was built by itself.

Since Chris Meledandri will be the co-chairman of Fox Animation next, and his position is still higher than that of the founder of Blue Sky Studios, Chris Wedge, Ronan didn't think about being able to dig Chris Meledandri to Relativity Entertainment.

Ronan only plans to form an animation department in Sandsea Entertainment, and it is difficult to attract a character like Chris Meledandri.

His real target is those professional animation designers who may be fired by Fox Animation, as well as other technical personnel.

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

Moreover, Twentieth Century Fox took the initiative to lay off employees, so naturally there was no such thing as a non-compete agreement.

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

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

Besides, this is only the initial part of the animation plan.

The remaining plans have to wait for more suitable opportunities.

If the animation production department of Shahai Entertainment can be successfully established, maybe we can find some low-difficulty cartoons and practice first.

Ronan couldn't help shaking his head, thinking a little too far, it's better to recruit people first before talking about other things.

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

Ronan followed in Chris's footsteps and said, Watching an animated feature film will make you feel five years younger.

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

Ronan thinks the essence lies in its details. In the opening scene, there is a long passage of squirrels burying pine cones without a single line. It is exaggerated but does not destroy the comedy effect. big avalanche...

From the previous life to the next few films, Scrat received more attention and popularity than the real three protagonists of the film.

And Ice Age has become the only sign that Blue Sky Studios can show.

As far as this animated feature film is concerned, the technological gap between Blue Sky Studios and Pixar and DreamWorks is very obvious. Compared with Monsters, Inc., which is almost at the same time, it seems that there is no difference in hair processing or character movement details. A little stiff.

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

After all, Pixar Studios is a group of fakers, and it is not fair for other animation studios to compare their skills with them.

In this day and age, Pixar Studios' opponent in animated feature films is actually only Pixar itself.

The opponent who hangs up is always the opponent who hangs up.

Unless you hang yourself up and start to degenerate.

The all-digital animation film brings together many cute prehistoric animals, which is eye-catching. It is a film suitable for all ages. Although the story is not as exciting as Toy Story, nor is it as emotional as Shrek, but Very humorous and witty, able to bring joy to everyone.”

The Los Angeles Times review is undoubtedly a reflection of the word-of-mouth of Ice Age.

The film was well-received by most, and Twentieth Century Fox did better than expected at the box office.

Ice Age took in a box office of US$46.32 million from North America in the first three days of its opening weekend. Not only did it easily win the box office championship in North America, but also according to the forecast released by Cinema, the box office in North America will reach more than US$160 million. .

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

Twentieth Century Fox's acquisition of Blue Sky Studios is also an absolutely correct strategic decision.

But for Fox Animation, the next days are not easy.

Just entering April, Ronan received the definite news that 20th Century Fox will soon officially abolish Fox Animation and transfer all animation resources to Blue Sky Studios.

For Twentieth Century Fox, integrating and optimizing resource allocation is a very reasonable business strategy.

Ronan has been paying attention to this aspect and made a second contact with Chris Meledandri. Chris Meledandri will continue to stay at 20th Century Fox as the chairman of animation connections and in charge of Blue Sky Studios Waiting for business, but most of his team will leave Fox.

Just as Robert Lee returned to Los Angeles to bring in Chris Gardner's licensing contract, Ronan's solicitation work was also in full swing.

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