Chapter 502

However, in Pixar, Joe gang has absolute control. His words are perfect. Only since he served as president of Pingguo company, the actual control of the company has fallen into the hands of Russett, kamel and others. He is only responsible for macro-control.

Mm acquired Pixar because of his technology and talent accumulation. Talent is Pixar's greatest wealth and can create classic cartoons one after another. Without these talents, Pixar is afraid that Pixar will be killed by DreamWorks. As for blue sky studio, it is only a temporary scene. It only sees that it fired a large number of animators before the release of ice age 2, We know that their pattern is always limited and it is difficult to achieve great things.

Blue sky studio was founded in 1987, only one year later than Pixar, and its founder Chris Weiqi has a close relationship with Pixar's leader Lasseter. Some media call Chris Weiqi "John Lasseter on the east coast". At the beginning of its establishment, the company was only responsible for the title production and CGI special effects of some film and TV entertainment programs. In the 1990s, it began to provide special effects technical support for many live action films. The monsters in alien 4, some virtual scenes in Titanic, and the talking penguins encountered in meditation by Edward Norton in fight club are all written by blue sky studio.

If a mouse makes Disney, it can be said that a squirrel makes blue sky studio. To paraphrase Walt Disney's saying "everything starts with a mouse", for blue sky studio, everything starts with squirrels chasing acorns. In 2002, ice age was released, which was a great success, blue sky studio became famous, and successfully signed a five-year contract with 20th century fox.

"Slow work and meticulous work" is not only the outstanding advantage of blue sky studio, but also their established market strategy, because in terms of scale, blue sky with only more than 200 people can only be regarded as a workshop operation compared with the huge production group of Pixar or DreamWorks. However, everyone under the blue sky is an elite, and their talent and efforts have always promoted their exploration. Although their production speed seems a little slow, it does not prevent blue sky studio and the animation images they create from winning the crazy love of animation fans all over the world. It can be said that blue sky studio is the closest one to Pixar and DreamWorks.

Moreover, they have done the best in controlling economic growth, increasing revenue and reducing expenditure.

In contrast, in terms of computer animation, Disney started late and is now fatal. Michael's computer animation department is just a joke. It can't be compared with other companies. In order to maintain the position of the leader of the animation Kingdom, they decided to buy Pixar in order to inject fresh blood into the resort.

At present, the most likely acquisition is Pixar. The intention of gang leader Joe to stop has also been spread to Michael. It is true that they have hatred, but there are banknotes that everyone likes as a link. I believe we can eliminate differences and reach a consensus.

Carsenberg of DreamWorks hates Michael and claims that Disney will not have any cooperation one day.

Michael is a veteran of acquisition and knows the way of acquisition. He knows the relationship between gang leader Joe and Ellison family. Although gang leader Joe has absolute control, Michael still cuts another path. He sends a large number of lobbyists to lobby Pixar management and successfully obtains the support of Pixar management. His wishful thinking is that even if gang leader Joe rejects his invitation, He can also pull away a large number of managers and animators and overhead Pixar.

Disney now has resources, technology and equipment that can be purchased. What they lack is talent and creativity. Even if they can't win Pixar, they have to poach a group of people from them as the basis for rebuilding computer animation.

Now Qiao gang leader has a headache. He has stayed in Pingguo for a long time, neglected the management of Pixar, and his control over Pixar's management has decreased significantly. Of course, it is also related to his great trust in the two generals, who also repay their trust with practical actions, but there are differences between the two sides on the important decision related to their vital interests.

Gang leader Joe has an obvious tendency. Aiming at his friendship with the Ellison family, he can't sell to Disney. However, the collective opposition of the management is very stressful. If Russett and others leave, Pixar won't be worth the price. This is the result of a double defeat.

Gang leader Qiao hurriedly held a shareholders' meeting and told several old friends that they were moved by their feelings. He said: "No matter where to go, Pixar should be consistent from top to bottom. A united and complete Pixar is only worth 6 billion, and divided into two pieces and three billion is not worth it. Everyone must face this point. Everyone here today can speak freely and express their thoughts."

Gang leader Qiao's pragmatic words made all shareholders agree. Only when his head was caught in the door will he fight against money. Therefore, shareholders express their views one after another. Those born in Disney tend to Disney. They were expelled at the beginning, but now the Jedi return. It's very cool.

One third of the people only follow the lead of gang leader Qiao, which makes gang leader Qiao happy. It's not worth hurting these guys. He wants to tell them the truth: "I love you too."

In fact, this is the wrong expression of gang leader Joe. They don't really love gang leader Joe, but trust his vision and make a mess of 10 million Pixar into 6 billion. When he took over Pingguo, the market value was only 3 billion, and now it is nearly 50 billion. You can question Gang leader Joe's bad temper and sharp mouth, but never question his vision. Follow the winner and you will never be wrong.

Gang leader Qiao is preparing to tell his reasons. He hopes to persuade several old friends to support him without hurting their feelings. Friends and working partners for more than 20 years have been equal to relatives.

At this time, a senior creative engineer named Richard stood up and said, "John and ED, did you come up with such a bad idea because your brain was caught in the door?"

Lassette was displeased and said, "Carl, pay attention to your words!"

Carl Richard said, "I joined this big family when Richard was an industrial light and magic. At that time, I was an ordinary computer engineer and my total wealth was only $100000. Now, although I am just a creative engineer, I can tell you that my property is no less than that of John and ed. do you mind my investment experience?" he said, taking out a stack of paper, He gave it to the people around him and said, "my financial officer told me that Richard's worth is about 500 million dollars now."

The whole office was in an uproar!

Carl Richard, who was usually silent, was not outstanding among the top leaders. He was so rich that he was more than several bosses.

Richard said proudly: "Steve is the most talented and charismatic genius I have ever seen. The Pingguo board of directors has unlimited trust in him. His return is to turn Pingguo from a market value of $3 billion to $50 billion. As a creative artist without any investment vision, I have unlimited trust in him. My money only bought the shares of Pixar and Pingguo company. When Steve took over Pingguo, I mortgaged my house and property All the property, including cars, bought the shares of Pingguo company. Now I want to buy an island in Hawaii. What I want to tell you is a very simple truth. What's the noise? Just leave the decision to Steve, who will bring you more money. "After that, I sat down smartly and drank coffee leisurely.

The assistant of gang leader Joe said, "I never knew Richard was your iron powder."

Joe said to Richard, "me too." he said to Richard, "even if you flatter me for a long time, it makes me happy, but I won't increase your salary."

Richard made an OK gesture.

Richard's words shocked others greatly. Many people were silent. Everything they said was false. Only money was the most persuasive. In everyone's eyes, Richard, who was honest, actually had 500 million. He really envied the dead. The reason he said was so simple. In front of this simple reason, russet and kamel's reason seemed so childish and ridiculous.

Qiao gang leader said: "My truth is also so simple. Four years ago, mm was just a studio in the garage in bedwulun district. In four years, just four years, it has become a 40 billion super enterprise. I, Steve Jobs, was above the top and rarely convinced people. But for these young people, I am convinced that there is nothing comparable among the younger generation, and their achievements are only open The beginning is not the end. Carl made it clear that the easiest way to invest is to follow the winners. I am willing to join the MM corps and go to victory with them. "He said to Lasseter and kamel," what do you think, my old friend? "

Lassette said, "at least so far, you haven't made a mistake."

Kamel also said: "we are responsible for the operation, and Steve is still responsible for the strategic matters."

In order to compete for Pixar, both mm and Disney do their best. Disney has a high bid. Mm is cash plus equity. After the exchange, Pixar I will take away 3 billion cash and obtain 10% shares, and produce a joint director of the board of directors, which is the head of Columbia film, MGM film, marvel film, Naifei and mm TV network At the same level, the current members of MM's board of directors are only about ten people, who are in charge of a large enterprise with more than 30000 people.

Whether Disney or mm, the heart of marrying Pixar is sincere and the conditions are the same. Whether joining Disney or Pixar, it is a good choice.

Now it depends on who is more promising. Disney has a larger asset scale and market value, but MM's development momentum is extremely strong. It has been almost the same as these century old stores in only four years. This speed is daunting.

After listening to everyone's opinions, gang leader Qiao is rarely fair and democratic. Everyone votes to decide where to go. Employees with shares count as one vote. Gang leader Qiao has absolute control, which is only one vote.

This was the only way he thought of not hurting the feelings of lassette and the Ellison family.