"Mr. Jenkins, what do you think of the North American box office that Toy Story 2 won $72.05 million in the first week?"

The reporter and paparazzi finally blocked Ryan in front of Jenkins Film's building and asked, "Toy Story 2 set the highest first-week box office record in animated films. How did you think of buying Pixar Studios at that time?"

“More than $70 million is really scary, but I think Toy Story 2 and Pixar Studio deserve such results, right?”

Ryan stopped a little and simply answered the reporter's question, "We have always said that you can succeed by working hard. Pixar Studio has worked hard for computer animation for twenty years. Their success is not accidental, but inevitable. As for the original acquisition, I have said it many times. I am optimistic about their efforts, it is that simple."

"Ryan, as far as we know, the sales of peripheral products are as popular as the box office of the movie. Do you have any tips for it?" Another reporter asked a loud question.

"Tip?" Ryan laughed and said deliberately in a joke-like tone, "The biggest trick is..."

All the reporters' ears were erect, and the noise in front of the building was extremely quiet.

"I paid out of my own pocket and bought a set of toys for everyone I know."

After the joke was finished, Ryan walked into the office building under the protection of his bodyguard and ignored the troubles behind him.

To be honest, the box office results of "Toy Story 2" in the first week was not only beyond Pixar Studio's expectations, but even Ryan himself did not expect that such results almost ensure that the film can recover the cost by relying on the North American box office. However, after the Thanksgiving holiday and the first weekend, the box office in the second week will definitely have a large drop.

This is the natural law of entertainment movies.

It was rare to stay at Jenkins Pictures for a long time, and Ryan sat in the office, browsing the company's next production plan.

After the series of hits were released one after another, the production of sequels was put on the agenda. Most of the directors in the first episode also signed subsequent director contracts. The only sequel that changed the director was "Mission Impossible 2". Currently, Bai Ge? Wu is taking the crew out for a scene. If nothing unexpected happens, this will be his last glory in Hollywood.

In order to ensure the success of the movie and to squeeze out the last bit of Bai Ge Wu’s material, Ryan simply gave him the final editing rights, which is something that Chinese directors in Hollywood want to get in their dreams.

The news came back to Hong Kong, causing a huge sensation. With actors such as Jack Chen, Jet Lee, and action guidance teams such as Yuan Heping and Cheng Xiaodong, the Hong Kong film industry instantly burst into confidence. Many media advocated that Hong Kong movies conquered Hollywood, and Hong Kong movies would definitely get rid of the trough.

Unfortunately, this is just their wishful thinking. Now, the seemingly glorious Hollywood Hong Kong filmmakers will not take long to return home, and Hong Kong films are already infinitely close to death.

In fact, it is not just Ryan and Jenkins Pictures, but also Hollywood's slightly forward-looking people. They are absorbing their strengths and then transforming them into a part of Hollywood culture. After they squeeze what they have to the limit, they naturally no longer need these people.

Of course, as long as they can still make money for themselves, producers including Ryan will still give them generous contracts.

If you want to stay in Hollywood, you must actively integrate into the mainstream culture of Hollywood. Ang Lee, a top student who graduated from New York University, is very smart in this regard. Others who come to Hollywood, especially filmmakers from Hong Kong, still retain the old-fashioned style of Hong Kong movies. This style is of no use for Hollywood that emphasizes assembly line production.

Last year, the Wachowski brothers fell in love with Jet Lee and wanted to invite him to play the Prophet's Guardian Angel. Who knew that the other party would pay three million dollars, and such a limited-shot role would cost three million dollars. Harvey Weinstein rejected the candidate without thinking, which led to the Tiger Chen's Guardian Angel.

Hollywood producers, especially Jenkins Pictures, can easily attract large investments for their own movies, but they are not suckers.

After an aggressive knock on the door, Scott Swift walked in. At Ryan's gesture, he sat on a chair opposite the desk. After a female secretary had served the coffee, the two of them went straight to the topic.

"The huge first-week box office and popular peripheral product sales of "Toy Story 2" have driven the rapid rise in Pixar's stock. Investors are full of confidence. Many people even think that as long as Pixar persists, they may not be sure to create Cisco-like myths." Scott briefly talked about Pixar's stock situation, "Since the release of the movie, the price of a single stock has risen by more than 15%.

"Is this normal?" Ryan frowned. Pixar was indeed very successful, but the stock price was rising too quickly, right?

"There is a purchase order in the market now, but it is rare to see anyone shipped the goods." Scott slowly buckled the armrest of the chair. "According to Ed Kamel's reaction, someone is contacting them to test whether they have the intention of taking over Pixar shares, and they have rejected it."

Ryan nodded. This is normal. Ed Camel, John Lasset and others almost regarded Pixar Studio as their own children. Unless there was a reason that could not be refused, they would not easily take over the shares in their hands.

"And, Ryan." Scott mentioned another company, "France Vivendi Group privately sent us an application to acquire Blizzard Entertainment, and their bid exceeded 13% of Blizzard Entertainment's market value."

If you don't want to trigger an acquisition war, premium acquisition is undoubtedly the most suitable method. Vivendi Group has shown a strong interest in Blizzard Entertainment two years ago, but Ryan never nodded. He knew that Blizzard was still a long way from the most glorious moment. Now that he sold it, wouldn't he become the second Steve Jobs.

Until today, Steve Jobs reselled Pixar Studio to Ryan and was treated as a joke.

After lacking Pixar Studios as a springboard, the founder of Apple has not returned to Apple. However, without his Apple, she still embarked on the development path of her previous life.

This iron-like fact also reminds Ryan to always keep a clear mind, and anyone who lacks the earth will turn.

"Ryan, what do you think?" Scott also had a lot of shares in Blizzard, and was a little moved by Vivendy's bid.

After all, their main industry is still in the movies. The profits obtained by selling Blizzard Entertainment now are dozens of times the investment they had in the first place.

"Are we short of money, Scott?" Ryan took a sip of coffee and slowly placed the cup on the table. "I think what we don't lack now is funds, right?"

“Indeed, we are not short of liquidity.”

After selling large shares of Yahoo and Cisco, apart from investing in Google and purchasing a small amount of Disney shares, large amounts of funds are still unable to find the direction of investment.

"I heard that Blizzard is preparing to release Diablo 2, and the next step is to launch "Warcraft 3". Blizzard Entertainment is far from reaching its peak, so it is definitely not a wise choice to take action at this time." Ryan shook his head, "Reject Vivandi... Well, leave some room for future negotiations."

"I understand." Scott nodded in agreement.

"Also, Scott, find a way to suppress the stock prices of Blizzard and Pixar, so as not to let them rise too quickly." Thinking of the stock market crash next year, Ryan also had a headache. His listed companies will definitely be affected. At present, they can only try to minimize the impact. "Before the end of the year, try to get rid of the remaining IT stocks."

After sending Scott away, Ryan puts the financial matter aside. After all, he is an outsider. With Scott as a good player, there is no need to worry too much.

After drinking a cup of coffee, Ryan opened the document in his notebook and slowly started to slap it. "Pirates of the Caribbean" was completed last month and was handed over to Julius. The project will be officially launched as long as the time is right. What he wrote was the process of the American idol's national talent show.

After a series of brief investigations, several people sent by Garcia to the UK were basically confirmed that the UK had not planned such a talent show, and Ryan quickly wrote down the little things that he didn't remember much in his mind.

In fact, such similar talent shows have long existed in North America, but they have no standardized operations.

For example, Disney's Mickey Mouse Club Draft is to select suitable teenage actors and singers across the United States, but this kind of talent show is only for the sake of the talent show, without interaction with the audience, nor will it be brought to the TV station, let alone the messy means such as building a support group like hype stars.

Ryan needs to come up with relevant ideas and processes as soon as possible, carry out extensive cooperation with Fox TV, and then register it as his own patent and brand. Even if he goes bankrupt in the future, he can still live freely with the copyright of American idols.

Due to uncertainty about the time when the UK plans this program, Ryan needs to be quick and turn it into his own thing as soon as possible. He has prepared his lawyers and agency team. As long as the plan is perfect, he will register around the world.

By the way, should I acquire a record company and sign up the top singers?

And Taylor, that will be a money tree that will be popular all over the world in the future...

Thinking of the blonde curly hair, Ryan couldn't help but shake his head. If he became the owner of the record company, with her scoundrel personality, he would definitely take away all the money he earned...
Chapter completed!