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Chapter 162 Blue Sky and Pixar

The editorial department of the Los Angeles Liberty newspaper was quiet, everyone staring at the Latino man who was excluded by them. Garcia Rodriguez resigned? He also opened an investigation and consulting company and became his own boss?

To be honest, although they are both paparazzi, they are different. Even though that guy often captures Ryan Jenkins' exclusiveness, he is highly valued by the editor-in-chief, so he doesn't like them, white colleagues.

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

Under the surveillance of the security guard, Garcia quickly packed up his belongings and walked out of the editorial department without looking back. She did not say hello to anyone. They were guys who often mocked him behind their backs. Why bother to care?

Status! Decent life! These are the things Garcia pursued, paparazzi and Ryan Jenkins helped him out of the slums, and now he needs to have his own company.

After leaving the editorial department, Garcia got into his old Ford car. It seemed a little unbelievable when she remembered the meeting a few days ago.

After several conversations with the handsome man named George, he received support from a foundation from the Cayman Islands and became one of the partners of an investigation and consulting firm. Although he only accounts for 20% of the shares, he became a veritable boss.

Even if the company only has more than a dozen people, that's the boss, isn't it?

Although the other party has not mentioned it, Garcia knew who was behind George, why did the little guy who had been photographing him for more than half a year?

Garcia has not received a formal university education, and does not understand what a scholar dies for his confidant, but he understands another truth. It is natural to use money to do things for others.

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

In fact, Garcia didn't need to guess that since the funds had gone around such a big circle, it was impossible to find Ryan? Jenkins' head, and after being photographed for so long, he knew that the other party had a strong team of lawyers and accountants, and even the estimated net worth of the media was far lower than that little guy's actual net worth.

No matter what, I am no longer a paparazzi, but a person with a certain social status.

Throwing the thing he was holding onto the co-pilot. Garcia took out an envelope from his pocket. This was his first business order, providing detailed information about a computer animation studio in New York called Blue Sky.

After all, after experiencing the information explosion in his previous life, Ryan knew that many people in Hollywood were not clean. When the rules on the surface were invalid, they might not be able to use some dirty means. Some of his measures were just to prevent problems before they happened.

As it entered late March, good news came from Scott Swift. He and Steve Jobs formally reached an agreement to acquire 90% of Pixar's equity for $50 million, while the remaining ones were scattered in the hands of several other founders. It had nothing to do with the overall situation.

This price is far more than Jobs' investment in recent years. With this funding, the founder of Apple can also revitalize his next computer company.

As for whether Pixar's success is missing, it will affect Jobs' return to Apple. It is not within Ryan's consideration. Anyway, he has not held much Apple stock in his hands over the past few years.

The funds almost drained Ryan and Nicole's cash flow. If it weren't for his insistence, Scott would have wanted to sell the stocks and fixed assets under the names of the two, which would have been a big loss.

"What I want to say has been finished. I have worked with you for so many years..." In Pixar's conference room, Steve Jobs was delivering a farewell speech, "Finally, I wish Pixar success."

He turned to look over, "Ryan, Pixar is yours."

After saying that, he left the conference room without looking back. He really deserves to be the true nature of a businessman.

Ed Camel, John Lasette and Andrew Stanton quietly looked at the boy sitting at the head of the table. They met not long ago, but unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, the other party became their boss.

They have heard of this acquisition for a long time and have opposed it in private. After all, when the other party came to visit, they said that Pixar was messy. If he took over, would it change the loose atmosphere and corporate culture that the studio finally formed?

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

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

"Ba~"

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

"Ed, John, Andrew, and Jim, I didn't expect that we would meet again in this way."

Ryan said, pushing two file bags to several people, "One is the script of Toy Story, the other is the storyboard drawing of the toys. Some opinions on it are my personal opinion. I don't understand computer animation, you can just take a look."

Several people couldn't wait to open the file bag, and the other employees couldn't sit still and surrounded them. Needless to say, the script was not thick and could not see clearly what was written on it, but the stack of dozens of colored pencil sketches were instantly divided by these people.

"Is this...Houdy?"

"This is Buss Light Year..."

After all, "Ryan's Story Collection" has been published for many years, and many people are familiar with the stories.

Without waiting for what these people say, Ryan pointed to Scott, "I've asked Scott to borrow $20 million for the day-to-day operation of the studio and the production of Toy Story. This is just the first one, and the subsequent investment will be in place soon."

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

Ryan's voice at this time is tantamount to these fanatical Pixar employees. What are they doing for so many years? Isn't it just the dreams and obsessions in their hearts?

"Mr. Jenkins..."

"Please call me Ryan."

"Okay, Ryan, we need equipment, the most advanced computer..." Ed Kamr was interrupted by Ryan before he finished speaking, "No problem, Ed."

"Then..." He hesitated a little.

Ryan naturally understood what these people were worried about. "Mr. Ed Kaml will still serve as the president of the studio, and you will still handle the daily affairs by yourself. I and Scott will not interfere with the operation of the studio. I will not send any employee to the studio except for the necessary financial supervisors."

What he said has not changed from the Steve Jobs era. Ryan's family knows his own affairs. As long as Pixar's current situation is maintained, the success of Toy Story will surely come.

As for the financial supervisor, that is necessary, and he and Nicole’s accountants will perform their duties in this regard.

The applause suddenly rang out, 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 drawing, Ed Kaml drove most of the employees out and then said, "Thank you, thank you. Ryan!"

"Don't say that, Ed." Ryan waved his hand casually, "I bought Pixar because I am optimistic about your persistence and the future of computer animation. Of course, like Steve, since it is an investment, I have to get corresponding returns. I believe Pixar will not disappoint me, right?"

"Sure!" John Lassett said first, "I confirmed the script. I determined the character and personality, which will save a lot of time and expenses. Ryan, I promise that at most no more than three years, the first computer animation feature film will be born in Pixar."

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

Ryan spread his hands funnyly, which made everyone laugh. Then, Ed Kaml said, "Ryan, the contract between us and Disney..."

"Let's do this, my relationship with Disney is pretty good, I've figured out a way to solve it."

When Ryan heard about the contract, he was helpless. If he really followed the contract, Toy Story would just be a wedding dress for the other party.

Fortunately, I got a kick in "The Lion King" in this life, which triggered a series of butterfly effects, resulting in the $26 million promised investment that Disney has not yet been completed, and I have enough reasons and excuses to terminate the contract.

If it really doesn't work, it's just a few ideas for Disney, it's nothing more than exchange of interests.

If everything goes well, you have to change Pixar's publisher, preferably one that can sign a normal issuance agreement.

However, there is no need to hurry now. After all, it is impossible to produce "Toy Story" without more than two years.

Of course, after Pixar succeeds, there will be a rift between him and Disney, especially Michael Eisner, who is the tyrant.

Ryan would not ask about the daily affairs of the studio, and exchanged some opinions with several people about Toy Story. He was nothing more than summarizing the comments he had read in his previous life. He also promised that as long as he needed, he would provide necessary help to the script and the characters at any time, and then he said goodbye and left.

Pixar's matter has come to an end. The only problem is the funding problem. Although Ryan has a lot of assets under his name, he doesn't have much cash. Although he doesn't know much about it, he knows that the renderings of computer animation are all made of dollars.

In a blink of an eye, it was Oscar again, and Ryan would not go to the scene. Nicole also had legitimate reasons to be absent due to her outing. Moreover, they did not actively public relations and had given up on this Best Supporting Actress.

"The nominations for Best Supporting Actress include Miranda Richardson's "Fire Lovers", Vanessa Redgrive's "Howard Manor", Nicole Kidman's "Yihai Xiongfeng", Marisa Tome's "My Cousin Winnie"..."

"The one who won the best supporting actress was Marisa Tome "My Cousin Winnie". Congratulations to Marisa Tome!"

In front of the TV, Ryan sighed. It was normal. If the pre-work was not done well, it would be impossible to get the Little Golden Man. However, since this, Nicole has accumulated another qualification.

Turning off the TV, Ryan sat back at his desk, and he drove out of Toy Story, and the progress of the other scripts naturally lag behind, as well as the latest episode of Harry Potter...

After accepting the invitation from the Film Academy and becoming a member of thousands of members, Ryan also joined the Screenwriters Association so that the scripts he wrote can be registered in advance, and some small publicity methods in Jinsli can eliminate the few hidden dangers.

Besides, in addition to the stories based on Warcraft, he will occasionally publish other essays and articles in Vanity Fair, occupying some creativity and blocking the way for some people.

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

At the same time, Ryan also applied to join the Producers League. Because he has Jenkins Pictures under his name, he has strictly speaking, he already has this qualification, but his age is a big problem. At present, the Producers League has not yet had a clear reply. (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!
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