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If someone tells you that ten years later there will be a yellow creature with a height of about 1 meter, no neck, no waist, and the same thickness from head to toe that will become the most popular anime character in the world, you may think him crazy.

Ten years later, if there are still people who have no idea about this yellow villain, then you will definitely think that he is really crazy.

I have to admit that Minions are indeed the most well-known and most commercially valuable new-generation animation images in the past ten years. In their previous lives, their short and sturdy bodies have spread all over the streets and alleys of the world, although most people don’t know What are these minions talking about.

Not only can it bring huge economic benefits, but it is also a pioneering project for Andy to divide a piece of cake in the territory of Hollywood animation films.

Although Illumination Entertainment has only been established for a year, under Andy's cheating, I believe that it can not fall behind in the competition with Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, Blue Sky and other established animation film studios, and it may not have the tendency to catch up .

Chris Meledandri is a talent. The reason why Universal, which is faltering in the animation field, wants to acquire Ou Lighting Entertainment is more because of Chris' talent.

Accompanied by everyone, Andy had a brief tour of the company. After walking around, he felt that Illumination Entertainment is not so much a company as a complete animation studio.

In the conference room, Andy and all the employees of the company spoke briefly, and then began to explain the purpose of coming here.

After Andy took out the script outline and a series of simple sketches of characters, he decided to use this animation as Universal Animation's first test project.

Andy has self-knowledge. He is a layman when it comes to making animation. What he has to do is to take out the story and the image of the minions in advance, and give an animation framework so that this group of men can avoid detours.

As for how to make it, that is their business, as a big boss, you don't need to worry about it.

“We are a new company, and we have to admit that there are some real problems. How can we occupy a decisive position in the highly competitive Hollywood film market when the creative ability is not as good as DreamWorks, the technology is not as good as Pixar, and the financial investment is not as good as Disney’s animation company? status?

In two aspects, the cost of the film must be strictly controlled during film production to ensure the profit margin of the film while reducing the risk of investment.

In addition to cost control, hard work has been put into the creation of animated characters. The protagonist must have a strong personality and not play cards according to common sense.

This script I hope you can perfect it. "

Andy looked at the people in the meeting room and said, to be honest, many people were very surprised that his big boss could come in person, and a feeling of being valued spontaneously emerged.

As the founder of the company, Chris is naturally very happy about the importance of the big boss. He originally thought that Universal Pictures had just changed hands, and they didn't know when their subsidiary would be taken seriously, and they might be thrown aside. It might as well be ignored.

Well now, not only was it not ignored, but the big boss came with a new project.

"Boss, if we want to reduce the cost, we can fine-tune the preliminary work of the animation, and choose to entrust a French animation company to do the production. France's animation level has always been in the leading position in the world, but it has not been able to achieve large-scale production. If If we find them to manufacture, the cost will be reduced by at least 20%.”

Chris, a veteran who has worked in the Hollywood animation industry for more than 20 years, has a good understanding of the entire animation industry. When Andy said that he wanted to control costs, he immediately came up with a solution .

Andy nodded and smiled at him satisfied, "You are a professional, you decide, Illumination Entertainment's first animation, I will give you 70 million dollars, I hope you can produce a perfect work."

Upon hearing the $70 million grant,

Everyone in the conference room applauded happily and celebrated.

You know, since Illumination Entertainment was acquired for more than a year, I don’t know how many documents have been submitted to Universal Pictures for project funding, but no project has been approved.

It's all right now, and you can start work if you have money. Although the first project is the idea of ​​the big boss, everyone has no objections after reading the script outline and the characters. After listening to the introduction of the big boss, Chris first In no time, I realized the potential commercial value of this group of chattering minions.

Andy, the creator of the animation story, took some time to answer and describe the questions raised by his subordinates, so that they can make this animation better and avoid detours and waste of time and energy.

When leaving, Andy smiled and said to Chris: "It's up to you whether Illumination Entertainment can have the capital to challenge the established animation production company, and Universal Pictures can also have the confidence to dominate the animation film field!"

"Boss, don't worry, we won't let you down!" Chris said with a confident smile on his face. If he has money, a complete project structure and a high degree of freedom, if he messes up again, Then you can really fuck off.

"Then I'll wait and see." Andy smiled and shook hands with Chris before turning around and getting into the car.

In the carriage, Andy looked at the documents in his hand while listening to the brief year-end summary report of Universal Pictures President Adam Ferguson. After reading a few pages, he closed the folder and said to Adam with a smile: "Okay, I will Let’s go back and read it slowly. I reached a consensus with Lee Zaixian, the president of CJ Group in South Korea. His CJ Entertainment wants to act as an agent for Universal’s distribution in Korea.

Although South Korea has a population of only 50 million, this year's movie box office totaled $900 million. According to relevant data, South Korea is the country with the highest per capita viewing times in the world. This year, the number of movie viewings reached 190 million, with an average of nearly four times per capita. This is a considerable market.

However, the fanciful nationalistic self-esteem of Koreans has always been relatively strong. If we want to open up the Korean market, we still need to cooperate with local forces.

Universal's layout in China was very successful before, but it still needs to continue to increase investment. China's film market has begun to rise, and more and more fans of China choose to go to theaters. I believe that in the near future, China will It will replace the foot basin and become the second largest ticket warehouse after North America. "

"Okay, boss, I'll ask them to come up with a complete plan later. The European film market is already dominated by Hollywood. In recent years, the Asian film market has indeed shown a rising trend." Adam Ferguson nodded.

"At the same time, we must also consider adding some Asian actors and Asian cultural factors. You can see the peak box office, but there are two more Chinese actors in supporting roles. From the first part's 4.86 million RMB to the second part's mainland 30 million, HK2000 million, Wanwan 20.4 million.

The box office has increased by 10 million US dollars, and the combined remuneration of these two people is less than 500,000 US dollars, which is too high. This time, my agency will also sign three famous Korean actresses. If there are suitable roles in the future, I will take them into consideration.

We can't miss this opportunity to seize the market for the new ticket warehouse in Asia. "

Adam Ferguson nodded with a serious face. He naturally understands all the situations of Summit Entertainment, which has become a subsidiary of Universal Pictures.

"Maybe, we can talk to Jack Chen about cooperation."

"Yes, his recognition and box office appeal are unique, but to control the cost, how is the progress of the filming?" Andy pondered for a while and nodded in agreement. To be honest, in recent years, Jack Chen's funny Kung fu movies are not very new in Hollywood film companies, and he has also devoted more time and energy to Chinese movies.

"It will be over in a month or so."

"that's OK..."

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