The convoy entered the DreamWorks industrial park in Glendale and slowly pulled to a halt in front of an office building, with Katzenberg and Spielberg getting out of each vehicle.

Spielberg stood beside Katzenberg and said, "Jerryvor, welcome home." ”

Katzenberg, on the other hand, said, "Animation studios have always been at DreamWorks. ”

Frankly, he didn't like the tone in which Spielberg had just spoken, as if his master was greeting a runaway child.

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

There is something else to be said about this.

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

Spielberg said: "Yes, after the departure of David 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 bottom of his heart, as if he moved Katzenberg, and he said very seriously: "Steven, the situation is different now, Hollywood has a Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment to help attract firepower, and DreamWorks has a chance to grow and develop." ”

Spielberg nodded slowly: "But the premise is that there can't be problems within DreamWorks." ”

Katzenberg turned to Spielberg and said, "The strongest castle always starts to crumble from the inside. ”

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

Katzenberg shook his hand heavily: "Remember the original intention!"

At this moment, the hands of the two were clasped tightly, and the only remaining giants of DreamWorks seemed to be about to start working together.

A new deal with Embassy Pictures had just been reached, and Katzenberg had a lot of work to attend to, so he quickly went to the animation studio.

Spielberg entered the office building and returned to his office.

In the office, it was just Spielberg and his cronies, and the former asked, "DreamWorks is on the right track to determine how many shareholders are backing me!"

The cronie said, "I'll go now." ”

Spielberg stopped him: "You go yourself, don't leak the news." ”

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 when it is near.

Back at DreamWorks Animation Studio, Katzenberg first went to a few project teams to have a look, and roughly told the project leader about the situation with Embassy Pictures, so as to calm people's minds.

On the way back to the office, Jared Katzenberg answered the phone, and after a few words, said, "Well, we'll meet at Eleventh Street in Santa Monica at three o'clock in the afternoon." ”

Hung up the phone, went to lunch first, and then went back to the office to deal with work for a while, seeing that the time was about the same, Katzenberg didn't bring anyone, and drove to Santa Monica in person, and met Mike Dandry, an old acquaintance, at the appointed place.

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

The two are old colleagues and have been in contact with each other.

Mike Dandry asked directly, "Jerryver, I heard that you terminated the distribution contract with Embassy Pictures?"

"The new agreement officially signed this year, not the dissolution, is Ronan Anderson's decision to bring DreamWorks Animation Studios home," Katzenberg said. ”

Mike Dandry couldn't help laughing: "Embassy Pictures' distribution and publicity and promotion capabilities, DreamWorks can't compare, right?"

"There's not much of a gap," Katzenberg said. ”

"Jerryfer, you might as well listen to my advice. Mike Dandry was sincere: "How about the release of a DreamWorks Animation Studios movie by Universal Pictures?"

He hurriedly said, "Don't be too busy refusing yet. Jerever, as the head of DreamWorks Animation Studios, you're responsible for the animation studio, not for DreamWorks. Universal Pictures' distribution capabilities are not comparable to DreamWorks. ”

Katzenberg's refusal stuck in his throat.

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

"You want DreamWorks Animation Studios to join Universal Pictures?" Katzenberg instantly grasped the true purpose of DreamWorks.

Mike Dandry did not deny: "NBCUniversal can provide no worse funding and platform than DreamWorks, right? Universal can guarantee that you will always be the head and decision-maker of our DreamWorks animation studios!"

Katzenberg frowned slightly, falling silent.

Mike Dandry added: "Nowadays, computer animation is very popular, the relevant market is completely open, and many large companies have corresponding animation studios. Universal Pictures has neglected this aspect in the past and has never taken off, so Universal Pictures is very sincere in wanting to work with DreamWorks Animation Studios......"

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

Katzenberg listened to it in his ears and said that it was fake to say that he was not tempted, but DreamWorks was a company established by him and Spielberg after all, and it did not mean that he could put it down.

"Jerryvor, think about it. Mike Dandry said: "Universal Pictures has 120% sincerity. ”

Katzenberg didn't agree, nor did he refuse: "It's about the future of DreamWorks, and I need time to think about it." ”

Mike Dandry laughs, "Of course, this needs to be carefully considered. ”

There was no outright refusal, which was good news for Universal.

The meeting ended quickly, and Jared Katzenberg felt that he couldn't just say no to Universal Pictures, and the future of DreamWorks Animation Studios needed one more path to choose from.

He couldn't have tied himself and the future of the animation studio to Spielberg entirely.

In the Relativity Building, Ronan finishes his work on DreamWorks and receives an old acquaintance who has come to visit.

Zack Schneider came to his office.

"How's the post-production of The Three Hundred Spartans going?" Ronan asked.

Zack Schneider hastened to say: "It's going well, but we won't be able to complete all the production until the end of the year." ”

Ronan is not surprised, after all, the film has not been shot outdoors, all the shots are done in front of a green screen in the studio, all the backgrounds rely on CGI special effects generation, and post-production takes time.

"There's no rush. Ronan nodded slightly: "The film will not be released until the summer of next year, and there is plenty of time for post-production." ”

Zack Schneider laughs and says, "yes, the post-production of this film is key. ”

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

"I understand. Zack Schneider assured, "I will definitely submit an edited version of the guaranteed completion to the company." ”

He glanced at Ronan and said tentatively, "Have you seen Charles Rowan recently?"

Ronan thought back for a moment and said, "Once we met some time ago, director Christopher Nolan convened a team to discuss the preparation of a new 'Batman' sequel movie, and Charles Rowan and I were both producers of the project. ”

Zack Schneider said: "Charles Rowan has spoken to me a few times recently. ”

Ronan immediately thought of what he had been secretly matchmaking: "Before, I saw that you and Charles were talking very speculatively. ”

Zack Schneider smiled sheepishly and said, "We have the same idea of a lot of things in filmmaking. ”

Ronan answered: "I've heard Charles talk about this. ”

Zack Schneider saw that Ronan had no other ideas, and probed again: "Two days ago, Charles Rowan and two executives from Warner Bros. and DC Comics came to me to see the post-production of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", I asked you and George for their opinions, and after you agreed, I took them to see part of the finished footage......"

Ronan nodded, "I remember that." ”

Since the opening of the Relativity Building, most of the crews and post-production of Shahai Entertainment have been transferred to the post-production studio of the Relativity Building, but a small number of crews are still in post-production at Warner Studios, and "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" is one of them.

Ronan also deliberately left the crew of "The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta" at Warner Studios.

"After they saw that part of the footage. Zack Schneider's words continued: "Very interested, think I shoot very characteristically, want to work with me ......"

Speaking of which, Zack Schneider looked at Ronan and seemed a little worried.

Ronan smiled and said: "Zach, you have only signed two film contracts with Shahai Entertainment, you should also have heard of Guillermo del Toro and Paul Greengrass, commercial matters, we have contracts as a basis." ”

Zack Snyder had certainly heard of the two peers who had ended their collaboration with Relativity Entertainment, otherwise he wouldn't have come to the door.

"Charles Rowan has proposed to wait until I finish The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta. Zack Schneider seems to be inspired: "I was going to direct a film adaptation of DC Comics, and he thought that the style I showed in 'The Three Hundred Spartans' was a perfect fit for that comic book adaptation." ”

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

Zack Schneider said seriously: "I promise. That's what I said to Charles Rowan, so I didn't say yes for the time being, so I'll come here and say hello to you first. ”

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

Ronan said: "Zach, as long as the contract is completed, you can choose the path that is best for your future, I never want to, and I will not interfere, you can rest assured." ”

Zack Schneider is truly relieved, after all, Ronan's credibility is well known.