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Chapter 184 Blizzard

After Halloween, "The Lion King", which has maintained a stable publicity trend, suddenly exerted its efforts, and various related news and advertisements unfolded like bombs dropped by a super sky fortress.

The genre of "Scream" can be sold well, giving Disney a lot of confidence in this animated film.

In addition to the regular poster promotional video, Disney did not even let go of the dubbing actors, and released the news that Ryan and Natalie, a pair of friends, were together.

"Ryan, I passed the audition for a movie!" Natalie's excited voice came from the phone from New York.

"Congratulations, Nat!" Ryan lazily congratulated.

"Hmph, you don't care at all." Natalie was a little dissatisfied, "Do you have any objections to me?"

"Okay, when will the crew start? What is the name of the movie?" Ryan asked seriously with his attitude.

"It will be next year if the computer is turned on. According to Director Man, he needs enough time to prepare and will come to persuade Robert Droni and Al Pacino in person."

"Robert Dronney and Al Pacino?" Ryan frowned, "Is it Michael Mann's movie?"

"Yes, it's called "The Story of Fire"!" Natalie explained again, "It's a police and gangster film."

Ryan naturally knew about this movie. After all, in his previous life, Natalie was also one of the actors.

In addition to the rivalry between Natalie and the two male protagonists and the classic gunfight, the biggest impression left on Ryan is the lengthy preparation and a sleepy slow pace.

Although it was praised by the film critics, it was not very successful at the box office.

Originally, Ryan wanted Natalie to star in "The Brave Game", but she refused. After entering the rebellious period, her independent personality in her previous life gradually revealed signs.

"That's it, Ryan. I'm going to read a book."

"Goodbye. Nat."

After hanging up the phone, Ryan sighed softly. Natalie would rather choose a small role in "The Story of Fire" than play the protagonist of "The Brave Game". She got closer and closer to the original path.

Although the two were still quarreling and still had good luck, Ryan could feel that Natalie had her own secret in her heart and seemed to have some plans for her future development.

This is also good, and you can live a happier life.

"Sorry, Scott, I've kept you waiting for a long time."

Ryan remembered that someone in the living room wanted to greet him. Nicole was not here, he was the owner of the house.

"It's okay, it's Nat?" Scott smiled slightly and waved his hand, "Aren't Nicole here?"

"She went to Europe to attend Chanel's event."

Ryan shrugged and asked helplessly. "Does there be any documents that need the signature of her guardian?"

"That's right!" Scot nodded.

"Is it urgent? Let's wait for a while."

This is a helpless thing, and Ryan will continue before he becomes an underage child.

"Not very urgent." Scott handed over another folder, "Silicon and neural keys want to get your authorization."

“Authorization?”

Ryan was surprised. The game studio had never interfered in their operations except for financial supervision.

“That’s how it is.”

Scott explained, "Didn't you published more than a dozen magic stories in Vanity Fair, some of which are about humans and orcs. It seems that there are two heroes called..."

"Anduin Lothar and Orgrim's Hammer of Destruction." Ryan reminded.

"right!"

Nodding, Scott continued, "The studio wants to get your authorization. They want to develop a real-time strategy game based on these stories."

"Wait... wait." Ryan put his hands on his chest and pinched his chin, "Are you saying they want to develop it into a game?"

"That's right!"

Scott was very sure, "Also, they wanted to change the studio's name."

Ryan did not respond and made a gesture to Scott to continue.

"Originally, they wanted to change their name to Chaos Studio, but because they had the same name as another company in New York, they now chose another name, intending to be called Blizzard."

"Blizzard?" Ryan looked up at the ceiling. It seemed that there was no pie falling from the sky. "Can you fight?"

Despite Ryan's request, Scott said word by word, "b-l-i-z-z-a-r-d,blizzard!"

"I agree."

Yes and Ryan are still not 100% sure, but that's enough, "Tell Allen Ade Khan, I can authorize them to use the entire series of stories."

He is worthy of being the one who has managed billions of dollars for the stingy little guy in his previous life! Ryan admires his investment manager a little.

This studio in Blizzard may have luck in his previous life, but in recent years, the other party has managed his and Nicole's investments in order, and the assets under their names have long increased several times.

After sending Scott away, Ryan asked George to drive to Pixar, and made a short clip of Toy Story, wanting him to go over and watch it.

Although Ryan has been to Pixar for a limited number of times, his abundant investment soon won the support of these idealists.

Sometimes, many problems are money.

"We bought the entire building, hired a group of employees, and the latest computers are in place." Ed Kaml was introducing the current situation of the studio. "We improved the hardware and used dual CPUs..."

A lot of professional terms popped out of the other party's mouth, and Ryan listened attentively. No matter what, this is the industry he attaches most importance to. Even if he doesn't intend to intervene, he will try his best to understand what he should know.

After Ryan's capital was put into place, the studio had reached nearly a hundred people. Although it was still the same messy look as before, everyone's faces were full of passion and fanaticism.

The drawings of the characters of Toy Story can be seen everywhere in the entire office area. Even in the lobby when he came, Ryan also saw a group of programmers tied with wooden boards on their feet, simulating the image of some toys. It seemed that they were looking for inspiration.

"I haven't seen you for a long time, John."

Ryan and John Lasette greeted him. The guy was shouting with another employee. After hearing this, he quickly turned around and said, "Ryan, you are finally here!"

"Quick! Quick! Quick!"

John Lassett shouted to his employees, "Prepare the trial clips, our investors will come to inspect the results!"

"Don't mind, Ryan." Ed Kaml was a little embarrassed.

"It's okay, Ed."

Ryan waved his hand. As long as the other party can create enough benefits, what can he do to shout?

In the huge display, clips of several major characters such as Cowboy Woody and Buss Lightyear are released. Not only are they short, but they are not even rendered in the background.

With his hands on his chest, Ryan stood opposite the monitor like everyone else, watching extremely seriously until after the playback was finished. He held his chin with one hand, as if he was trapped in thinking.

The others didn't say a word and quietly waited for Ryan's ruling.

"John!" Ryan finally spoke, "Can you give me an exact schedule for completion?"

"this……"

The other party seemed a little embarrassed. Ryan thought for a while and continued to ask, "The movie was released before 1996, can you do it?"

"Of course!" John Lasette gained confidence.

"Okay. There is no problem with the character's image, and the rest is left to you." Ryan imitated Steve Jobs's preaching, "I'm waiting for the first full-computer animation to be born in Pixar!"

Although he is not old, Ryan's attitude of fully supporting computer animation has undoubtedly won the support of a considerable number of people.

"John, we have a good boss."

Looking at Ryan's back as he left, Andrew Stanton said with emotion.

"Also a boss who is both rich and supports computer animation."

John Lasette clapped his hands and shouted to the person who was still watching, "Okay, work quickly, you must be worthy of every penny you get!"

Others don’t know, but Andrew Stanton knew that as the head of Toy Story, John Lasette was under great pressure. After Ryan Jenkins bought Pixar, he invested a lot of money to support their creation. If the movie fails, they really don’t have the face to continue to hang out in the IT industry.

“In addition to Toy Story, we are also doing some designs for other companies.” Walking out of the studio, Ed Kaml introduced Ryan’s recent business, “Paramount came to us and wanted to recreate their opening film.”

Ryan nodded slightly, and although Pixar's losses this year will reach a new high, these businesses will always bring in some revenue.

"Ryan, and Disney's contract." Ed Kamel reminded.

"I remember." Ryan made a reassuring gesture to him, "I will solve it soon."

"That's good."

Tear apart and go to court is the last choice.

How could Ryan forget about that contract? It was the sword of Damocles hanging on Pixar's neck... No, it should be the vampire kiss that draws flesh and blood.

He has been waiting for the release of "The Lion King". When hand-drawn animation achieved unprecedented brilliant results, the paper contract was probably worse than that in the eyes of Michael Eisner.

He talked to Ed Kaml about other things, and Ryan didn't leave Richmond until the sun was about to set.

As soon as the car entered the intercontinental highway, Ryan's mobile phone rang, but after it was Cate Blanchett.

"Ryan, thank you, I got that role."

In recent times, she and Nicole have had a hot fight, and she can be regarded as a very good best friend.

"You're welcome, Kate!"

Ryan's words did play an important role in it, but if her acting skills are not strong or her image is problematic, Twentieth Century Fox would not give her this role either.

"I originally wanted to come to thank you, but I only found out that you were not at home when I called."

"We don't have to see each other so much. You are Nicole's friend." Ryan didn't care much about thanks.
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