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    By the way, Mai, that John Lasseter is a very good guy. You know his abilities. Recruiting him to our digital field is the best choice. Why are you hesitating?  Don't you believe what I say?  "Cameron saw that Mai Chengxiong was still looking at the information in his hand. He did not think that these things could describe Lasseter's abilities, and he was very dissatisfied with Mai Chengxiong's approach this time.

    Lasseter was the soul of the establishment of the Industrial Light and Magic Animation Department. Naturally, Mak wanted to lure him into the digital field. He is a very outstanding talent, otherwise the movie would not have described him as the "contemporary Walt Disney."  And after establishing Fox, his light shined brightly, but Mak Cheng-hsiung knew that he had a deep affection for Fox Company and was not sure to win him over.

    Mak Chengxiong looked at Cameron and said to him with a smile: "Cameron, are you very familiar with this Lasseter? How did you know each other?"

    Cameron was suddenly stunned. He didn't expect that Mai Chengxiong would ask this. At this time, he was a little panicked and then said: "Actually, our mothers are very good friends. Our mothers are both very good painters.  And we once met in the same studio. I admire his level very much, and I think this Lasseter is very talented. As you said, we are sympathetic to each other. In fact, he has performed very well. Since leaving Pension,  He came to Industrial Light and Magic and developed it from scratch into an animation production department, and it only took more than 2 years. It shows that he is very capable. We need talented people like him most now. Is it possible?  Don¡¯t you think so?¡±

    Mak Chengxiong was ashamed. He originally hoped that Cameron and Lasseter were very good friends, so he could directly extend the invitation to him. Unexpectedly, this guy just met him in the gallery and made such a big deal.  He said he knew him very well. At this time, Mak Chengxiong smiled and said to Cameron: "Cameron. Lucas has not sold the animation department yet, so this Lasseter is still from Industrial Light and Magic. In the past two years,  The competition between our two companies is very fierce. Don't you think that if I approach him rashly, it will make him very disgusted? In the end, we may not achieve our goals. "

    What Mai Chengxiong said is true, since he was a child.  The digital realm has its own new film.  At that time, it was not comparable to Industrial Light and Magic, but after Mak Cheng-hsiung's suggestion.  The digital field is developing very fast, especially with a group of hard-working and good employees.  This allows the digital field to develop rapidly.  In just one year, the digital field has developed into a large-scale special effects production company that can compete with Industrial Light and Magic. Especially last year, after the filming of "Resident Evil", the real special effects production immediately attracted everyone's attention.  In terms of reputation, there is already talk of Industrial Light and Magic, so Mak Cheng-hsiung cannot help but worry about this issue.

    When Cameron heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief. He thought that Mai Chengxiong was also not interested in this animation production department, so he tried his best to persuade Mai Chengxiong. At this time, he said happily: "Mai Chengxiong  , this time the worry is unnecessary. In fact, I have already made an agreement with Lasseter, otherwise their animation department would have been sold to Steve on the 8th. Speaking of which, I  It's all because Lasseter is worthless. Industrial Light and Magic doesn't agree with the animation department he worked so hard to build, and wants to sell it for only 10,000 yuan. What's even more hateful is that Steve from Apple actually  It's just a purchase price of 10,000 yuan, you know? That guy Lucas is already interested. It's really bullshit. Is a computer special effects production department worth this kind of money? Does Ran think the animation department is bullshit?  "

    Cameron is very clear about their deal. It was because of his joining that the peace talks failed two days ago. Lasseter is now very angry. The studio he has worked so hard to build can't get it.  Agreed, he wanted to leave, but his feelings for the animation department were too deep.  () Cameron had already contacted Lasseter, it was just a chance, and Cameron was not sure, so he just wanted to stabilize him and find Mai Chengxiong immediately. After all, only Mai Chengxiong could handle this matter.  Chengxiong has the final say.

    Mak Chengxiong asked Cameron to make an appointment with Lasseter from Industrial Light and Magic. The three of them met in a Western restaurant. Mak Chengxiong also saw this Lasseter for the first time. He had only seen them from Fox before.  It's just a movie. My impression from Mak Cheng-hsiung is that Lasseter is like a fat version of Stan. He also wears a pair of glasses and has very bright eyes. It's just that he may have had too many troubles recently and has dark circles under his eyes.  It was obvious that he had the same faint smile on his face as Stan. If Stan looked like a scholar, then Lasseter was a young scholar with a childlike heart.

    Lasat has just dated. He looks very young, a little bloated, and has a somewhat introverted personality. When he just sat down, he didn't get along with Mai.What Xiong was talking about made everyone a little embarrassed. Fortunately, Cameron was a very talkative guy.  He quickly talked about the animation department, Industrial Light & Magic, and Apple. He was very sympathetic to Lasseter and told Lasseter directly that he hoped he could come to the digital field.

    Lasseter has met many film company bosses and has collaborated with many big directors, but now he is very surprised by the Mai Chengxiong in front of him, because Sukawa just made a movie that made Americans famous.  The touching film "A Ghost You".  It has also determined their foundation. Hollywood has positioned the Chinese Mak Sung-hsiung as a commercial director, and he is also a very successful commercial director, especially this time for "Resident Evil". Although Mak Seng-hsiung is not the director, he is the producer.  People, especially the hot sales, made other people jealous, but Lasseter did not expect that Mak Chengxiong would be so young. After all, he did not attend the Oscar ceremony when Mak Chengxiong won the award, so this was also his first time.  Meet Mak Cheng-hsiung.

    "Okay, if that's the case, let me just say it directly, Mai, I can call you this. The reason I'm meeting you this time is to see your attitude. Cameron has already told me that you have no feelings for animation.  The department is also very interested, but I don¡¯t know how much money you will spend to acquire it? Lasseter is a very direct person and gets to the point immediately. Although he doesn¡¯t care about money that much, he can express  To show the value of their animation department, otherwise he would not have fallen out with Lucas. Lucas was only interested in live-action stunts and had no good impression of animation technology. He originally let him go after seeing his talent.  It turned out that he was completely wrong. Lasseter's style was completely different from his. At this time, he also had to sell this department that was very expensive but had no practical use.

    Cameron was also very anxious. After all, he was very optimistic about Lasseter, and after the two people talked, they reached agreement on many opinions, so he loved Cai with all his heart. Seeing that Mai Chengxiong was still considering it, he couldn't bear it at this time.  He kept saying, "We in the digital field respect knowledge very much, and we won't make stupid offers to persuade Wan. Doesn't Lucas want to help Wan? Well, let's satisfy him. What do you think?"

    Lasseter also knew at this time that Mak Cheng-hsiung had the final say on this matter, so he did not answer Cameron's words.  Instead, he looked at Mai Chengxiong who was silent.

    Cameron was very anxious, but did not see Mak Chengxiong speak. At this time, he touched Mak Chengxiong's feet under the table, hoping that he would express his thoughts quickly. He could not sit still now.

    Mai Chengxiong smiled in his heart. In fact, Lasseter's question was not his original intention. Even if the answer was like Cameron's, it was naturally not the answer he wanted. Moreover, Mai Chengxiong really appreciated his ability. This  Only then did he say: "I also agree with what Cameron said, but not everything. Although we will spend RMB 10,000 to acquire the animation department at twice the price of Stephen, we will invest RMB 10,000 to develop the animation department.  , because I know that this animation production is not a child's play in their eyes. As long as it is produced properly, it will be fatal to adults, so I think animation can also make a difference in the mainstream market.  I don¡¯t know if what I said is right?¡±

    After Mak Cheng-hsiung said his idea, Lasseter's vision suddenly brightened. Development funds have always been a pain in his heart. At Industrial Light and Magic, they do not pay attention to animation production, so when allocating funds, compared with other departments,  The funds in their animation department are simply pitiful. Although Steve is very optimistic about the animation department, he only said that the investment accounted for 40,000 in development funds. This is far from Mak Chengxiong's figure. Comparing it, you can  Judging from the attitudes of several bosses, Lasseter is also more optimistic about Mak Chengxiong.

    After making an agreement with Lasseter, Mak Cheng-hsiung immediately asked someone to submit a purchase application to Industrial Light & Magic, and decided to buy the motion picture unit in one fell swoop at the negotiation meeting in Japan.

    Everyone is not so optimistic about animation special effects. In the conference room, only two companies won the prize, one of which is Apple. If the digital field does not participate, then they are sure to win.

    Apple still insisted on its price, and eventually it reached 40,000 yuan without any change. At this time, Cameron suddenly said the price of 10,000 yuan. Not only Steve, but also Lucas was very surprised.  .

    Things suddenly changed. Lucas should be happy, but at this time his face was extremely gloomy. It was also time to take a break. Lucas was not in a hurry to sell the animation department, but at this time he was  Stopped by and hosted everyone for lunch.

    This time it is Cameron who still represents the digital field. Mak Cheng-hsiung does not want to be too ostentatious in the United States. After all, it is still the age of the country and is no better than that of later generations. This may cause dissatisfaction among Americans, but it will bring dissatisfaction to the digital field.  adverse effects,So far, it has been handed over to Cameron as the sole agent.

    The peace talks continued in the afternoon, and Cameron gave Lasseter a smile, because this time he was very confident that Apple had not been involved in movies. They bought the animation department only because they saw a profit. At this time, the number  If the field doubles the price again, I believe they will exit obediently.

    Steve still maintained a serious look. At this time, he smiled and said: "Our board of directors at Apple has decided that we will spend 11 million yuan to acquire the animation department."

    Cameron was suddenly stunned. What happened? They just took a break. Why did they suddenly change their minds?  And this time the price is exactly one million yuan higher than that of the digital field, and the purpose couldn't be more obvious.

    Cameron then also increased the price to 10,000, but this time Steve seemed to have changed it. Without thinking about it, he directly increased the price to 10,000, which was just higher than Laodingyingyu.  Two million came.

    Cameron couldn't sit still at this time. If there weren't so many people present, he would definitely beat up this guy who went back on his word. Mak Chengxiong only agreed to 40,000, but Cameron himself still has some authority.  Of course, adding up to 10,000 yuan is also the highest price that he can decide on. It seems that Apple wants to fight to the end with the digital field, as if it is deliberately targeting it.

    Cameron put all his worth into it at this time, and once again raised the price to 10,000 yuan. He gritted his teeth, but at this time the evil voice of Steve from Apple sounded again, this time  This time they actually had one million more than the digital field, and their expressions were very relaxed. They cast a look at Cameron, and the meaning was very obvious, that is, if you want to play, they will accompany you to the end.

    Cameron was very helpless at this time. After all, he was not the boss, so he asked to leave for a while.  He wanted to call Chengxiong Mak for advice, but if he bought the animation department for more than 10,000 yuan, he thought Chengxiong Mak would not be satisfied. After all, Chengxiong Mak was a very stingy guy, not to mention the one who had just acquired Columbia.  Funding in the theater and digital fields is somewhat difficult.

    "Wait, Cameron, I think it's better to forget it. I just saw Lucas and Steve coming together. It seems that this matter should be a conspiracy. After all, Lucas is not willing to sell the company.  Here you go, you have tried your best, it doesn¡¯t matter if the animation department doesn¡¯t want it, I have decided, I will leave the animation department, if you are in the digital field.¡±

    Lasseter said these words after struggling for a while. After all, he had already jumped from Disney before, and now he is jumping again, what will everyone think of him, but this time he saw Kamei  Long's efforts also impressed him.

    Cameron said with a smile at this time: "Great, in fact, I have wanted to persuade you for a long time. Now, let me see what other conspiracies they are up to. The most important thing in the animation department is talent. Now that you have left,  The value of the animation department will be seriously affected, and Steve will look good later.

    " Cameron, who was sweating with anxiety just now, laughed happily at this time. Without calling Mak Chengxiong, he returned directly to the conference room and announced his withdrawal from the acquisition.

    Lucas and Steve both had proud smiles on their faces, as if they had won a battle. It can be seen that if they don't have geniuses in their hearts, Cameron has also been an actor.  Very happy, but still with an annoyed look on his face. Apple and Industrial Light & Magic signed an acquisition contract, and Cameron chose to leave.

    On the third day, Lasseter resigned as the head of the animation department and went to the digital field. He was the soul of the animation department, with more than 20 assistants under him. When they heard that he was leaving, six people immediately  A technician who was devoted to him also chose to leave, and a group of seven people came to the digital field together.

    Mak Cheng-hsiung was originally disappointed that the acquisition was not successful. Unexpectedly, Lasseter actually came to the digital field. Without him, Pixar can only continue to produce animations unless they find a second person like Lasseter.  When talented people came, Mai Chengxiong warmly received them and signed contracts with them immediately. From then on, they became members of the digital field.

    With the addition of Lasseter, the strength in the digital field has risen to another level. At this time, the technical staff has surpassed the concave people. It is many times better than when there were only three giants in the establishment. Moreover, Lasseter  This addition has also greatly increased the strength of the digital field. After all, he is also a stuntman, so his skills are naturally good. In this way, an animation department has also been established in the digital field. The situation is completely to give up Industrial Light and Magic.  Copy it.

    The most annoying thing at this time is?It's Steve. This acquisition has been out of his control. Because of the sudden emergence of the digital field, they had to increase the price. In the end, it was nominally 40,000 yuan, but in fact it was just Xu Wan.  This acquisition was a very failed case. The animation department had been renamed Fox Production Company. However, after losing Lasseter and several other core personnel, the company's operations entered a harsh environment, and tens of millions of dollars were invested.  It was almost in vain, because he is not Apple's major shareholder, but the company's creative president, so he does not have that much real power. This time, his proposal cost the company tens of thousands of dollars.  Finally, the shareholders decided to kick him out.

    Steve hates the digital field. This time was originally a very good opportunity. In this way, Apple can smoothly enter the film and television industry and expand the company's business projects. Moreover, the film industry is also very popular.  He thought about the industry for a long time before formulating his plan. Unexpectedly, he failed because he ignored an unimportant factor.

    Steve was so angry that he used his family property to buy this project that they had abandoned from Apple at a low price. He is a very persistent person, and he must stand up from where he fell.
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