The Best Entertainment Era

The motorcade entered the DreamWorks industrial park in Glendale and slowly stopped in front of an office building. Katzenberg and Spielberg got off the two cars respectively.

Spielberg stood beside Katzenberg and said, Welcome home, Jeff.

Katzenberg said, Animation studios have always been at DreamWorks.

Frankly speaking, he didn't like Spielberg's tone just now, as if the owner was welcoming a child who had run away from home.

Spielberg remained calm: When we founded DreamWorks, you, me, and David, the three of us stood here, looking at the entire industrial park, full of confidence in the future.

These words have some other meanings.

Katzenberg could tell, sighed, and said, It's really not easy for DreamWorks to get to where it is today.

Spielberg said: Yes, after David's departure and the suppression of the six major companies, DreamWorks has not collapsed, and I cherish this career even more.

The words seemed to come from the heart, and Katzenberg seemed to be touched. He said seriously: Steven, the situation is different now. Hollywood has Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment to help attract firepower. DreamWorks has a chance. Grow and grow.

Spielberg nodded slowly: But the premise is that there will be no problems within DreamWorks.

Katzenberg turned to look at Spielberg and said, The strongest castle always collapses from the inside.

Spielberg suddenly stretched out his right hand: Keep in mind the original intention!

Katzenberg held his hand heavily: Remember the original intention!

At this moment, the hands of the two were tightly held together, and the only remaining two giants of DreamWorks seemed to start to cooperate sincerely.

A new deal with Embassy Pictures had just been struck, and Katzenberg had a lot of work to attend to, and was soon off to the animation studios.

Spielberg entered the office building and returned to his office.

In the office, there were only Spielberg and his trusted subordinates. The former asked: DreamWorks is on the right track to determine how many shareholders support me!

The confidant said: I'm going right away.

Spielberg stopped him: Go yourself, don't let the news out.

Many things must be planned in advance, even if you don't do it, you must make certain preparations, otherwise it will be too late to think of a way.

Back at Dreamworks Animation Studio, Katzenberg first went to several project teams to have a look, and roughly talked to the project leader about the situation with the embassy film industry, so as to calm people's minds.

On the way back to the office, Jeff Katzenberg answered the phone. After chatting for a while, he said, Well, let's meet at Eleventh Street, Santa Monica at three o'clock in the afternoon.

Hang up the phone, go to lunch first, and then go back to the office to deal with work for a while. Seeing that the time is almost the same, Katzenberg drove to Santa Monica without anyone, and met him at the appointed place Old acquaintance Mike - Dendry.

The other party is also a producer who came out of Disney Animation Studios and is now working in Universal Pictures.

The two are old colleagues and have been in contact.

Mike Dandry asked directly: Jerry Fu, I heard that you have terminated the distribution contract with Embassy Pictures?

Katzenberg said: The new agreement officially signed this year is not a cancellation, but Ronan Anderson's decision to bring DreamWorks Animation Studio back home.

Mike Dandry couldn't help laughing: DreamWorks can't match the distribution and promotion capabilities of Embassy Pictures, right?

It's not that big of a gap, Katzenberg said.

Jerry Fu, why don't you listen to my suggestion. Mike Dandry is very sincere: How about releasing the film of DreamWorks Animation Studio by Universal Pictures?

He quickly said: Don't rush to refuse. Jeff, as the head of DreamWorks Animation Studio, you are responsible for the animation studio, not DreamWorks. Universal Pictures' distribution capabilities are not dreams. The factory can compare.

Katzenberg's refusal remained in his throat.

Mike Dandry keeps adding conditions: Universal Pictures can even inject capital into DreamWorks Animation Studios to expand your scale.

You want DreamWorks Animation Studio to join Universal Pictures? Katzenberg instantly grasped the real purpose of DreamWorks.

Mike Dendry didn't deny it: The funds and platforms that NBCUniversal can provide are no worse than DreamWorks, right? Universal Pictures can guarantee that you will always be the person in charge and decision maker of DreamWorks Animation Studio!

Katzenberg frowned slightly and fell silent.

Mike Dandry added: Nowadays, computer animation is popular, and the relevant market is fully opened. Many large companies have corresponding animation studios. Universal Pictures has neglected this aspect in the past, and it has not started. Therefore, Universal The studio is very sincere in wanting to work with DreamWorks Animation...

He lowered his voice and said a series of cooperation conditions.

Katzenberg heard it in his ears, and it would be a lie to say that he is not tempted, but after all, DreamWorks is a company founded by him and Spielberg, and it does not mean that he can let it go.

Jerry Fu, you should think about it carefully. Mike Dandry said: Universal Pictures has a hundred and twenty percent sincerity.

Katzenberg did not agree, nor did he refuse: This is related to the future of DreamWorks, and I need time to think about it.

Mike Dandry said with a smile: Of course, this requires careful consideration.

There is no direct rejection, which is good news for Universal Pictures.

The meeting ended quickly, and Jeff Katzenberg felt that Universal Pictures could not be rejected directly, and the future of DreamWorks Animation Studio also needed an alternative path.

It is impossible for him to completely tie the future of himself and the animation studio to Spielberg.

In the Relativity Building, Ronan finished his work on DreamWorks and received an old acquaintance who came to visit.

Zack Snyder came to his office.

How's post-production on 300 of Spartans? Ronan asked.

Zach Schneider hurriedly said: It's progressing very well, but all productions will not be completed until the end of the year.

Ronan was not surprised. After all, this film did not shoot any shots outdoors. All the shooting was done in front of the green screen in the studio. All the backgrounds were generated by CGI special effects, and post-production would take time.

Don't worry. Ronan nodded slightly: The film will only be released next summer, and there is plenty of time for post-production.

Zack Snyder said with a smile: Yeah, the post-production of this film is the key.

Ronan said: You have to pay more attention to this aspect and keep an eye on the crew.

I understand. Zach Schneider assured: I will definitely submit an edited version to the company to ensure completion.

He glanced at Ronan, and tentatively said, Recently, have you seen Charles Rowan?

Ronan thought about it, and said: I saw it some time ago. Director Christopher Nolan called people to discuss the preparations for the new Batman sequel movie. Charles Rowan and I are both project producers.

Zack Snyder said: Recently, Charles Rowan talked to me a few times.

Ronan immediately thought of the thing he had been secretly matching up with: Before, I saw that you had a very speculative chat with Charles.

Zach Schneider smiled embarrassedly and said: We have the same views on many concepts in film production.

Ronan answered, I've heard Charles talk about this.

Zack Schneider saw that Ronan had no other ideas, and tried again: Two days ago, Charles Rowan and two executives from Warner Bros. and DC Comics came to the crew to find me, and wanted to see Spartan I have consulted you and George for the post-production of Three Hundred Warriors, and after you agreed, I showed them some of the finished shots...

Ronan nodded: I remember that.

Since the opening of the Relativity Building, the post-production of most of the production crews under Shahai Entertainment has been transferred to the post-production studio of the Relativity Building, but a small number of production crews are still in the Warner Studios for post-production. Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta is one of them.

Ronan also deliberately left the crew of Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta in Warner Studios.

After they saw that part of the shot. Zach Schneider's words continued: Very interested, think that my shots are very distinctive, and want to cooperate with me...

Having said that, Zach Schneider looked at Ronan, seeming a little worried.

Ronan said with a smile: Zach, you only signed two movie contracts with Shahai Entertainment, you should have heard of Guillermo del Toro and Paul Greengrass, commercially, we have contract as a basis.

Of course Zack Snyder has heard of the two colleagues who have ended their cooperation with Relativity Entertainment, otherwise he would not have taken the initiative to come to him.

Charles Rowan proposed to wait until after I finish Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta. Zach Snyder seemed encouraged: I will direct a DC Comics adaptation movie, and he thinks I will be in Sparta. The style shown in Three Hundred Warriors is very suitable for that comic adaptation.

Ronan said directly: Zach, what movie project to choose next is your freedom. Neither I nor Relativity Entertainment have the right to interfere with you, but there is a prerequisite for all this. You need to complete Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta first. .”

Zach Schneider said seriously: I promise. I said the same to Charles Rowan, so I didn't agree for the time being. I came here to say hello to you first.

Even if he doesn't cooperate, he doesn't want to get into trouble with Relativity Entertainment because of cooperation with other companies.

Ronan said: Zach, as long as the contract is completed, you can choose the path that is most beneficial to your future. I never want to and will not interfere. Don't worry about that.

Zach Schneider is really relieved, after all, Ronan's reputation is well-known.