Emeryville, California, Pixar Studio Industrial Park.

A Bentley walked through the gate, bypassed the giant popping light statue, and stopped in front of the all-glass façade of the office building.

Without waiting for the secretary in the passenger seat to open the door, Michael Eisner pushed the door and got out of the car and strode towards the inside of the office building, where the clerk at the front desk knew who Michael Eisner was and hurried to inform Edle Kamut and John Lasseter.

The secretary followed Michael Eisner from behind, but he didn't dare to say much, his own boss is currently angry, this fire should go burn Pixar.

Just yesterday, Disney received a notice from Pixar Studios that due to the huge technical difficulties encountered like "The Incredibles", "Cars" in production will not be delivered on time and will need to be delayed for at least ten months.

"The Incredibles" was delayed due to inexplicable technical problems, and the boss was already very unhappy, and "Cars" was also delayed, and Pixar Studios was obviously cautious.

With the boss's usual strength, this fire is definitely going to burn in Pixar Studios.

"Good morning, Michael. Edel Kamut greeted him, followed by John Lasseter.

Michael Eisner ignored Edel Kamut's outstretched hand, nodded slightly, and asked in a cold voice, "What about Jobs? Don't tell me he's not here." ”

Edel Kamut maintained a polite smile and led the way with his head forward: "Steve is in his office. ”

John Lasseter is generally a technical person, unlike Edel Camter, who has such good superficial skills, and his eyes are always cold when he looks at Michael Eisner.

He and Edle Camter are two of Pixar's oldest seniors.

Edel Kamut was hired by George Lucas and joined Lucasfilm in 1979 as the head of the computer department, which was engaged in the development of computer graphics technology related to the film and television industry, and John Lasseter joined the department's graphics team in 1983, where he led the development of the first computer-produced short film, The Adventures of Andrew and Willy.

In 1986, Steve Jobs used the $10 million proceeds from the sale of Apple stock to buy the computer division from Lucasfilm, and then founded Pixar Studios.

The two have a lot of affection for Pixar even more than Steve Jobs.

Led by Edel Kamut, the group entered the office at the end of the hallway, where Steve Jobs was sitting.

Jobs looked a little haggard in a dark turtleneck shirt and Levi's jeans: "Michael, please be seated." ”

The two argued more than once, and they almost tore their faces, and Michael Eisner was not surprised by Jobs's cold attitude, and sat across from him with a big grin.

Edel Kamut and John Lasseter sat on the couch next to them.

Steve Jobs is not in good health and has just stabilized, and they are not at all comfortable letting Jobs face Michael Eisner alone.

"Long time no see. Michael Eisner no nonsense, straight to the point: "Jobs, Pixar Studios postpones 'The Incredibles' and 'Cars' ......"

Jobs' face was not red, his heart was not beating, and he said: "Pixar Studios has a technical problem that needs time to solve. ”

Michael Eisner asked, "Technical problems? Are you having technical problems?"

Jobs said casually: "You don't understand the technical aspects of computer animation. ”

This immediately choked back Michael Eisner's question, he really didn't understand computer animation.

"Pixar will fulfill the contract. Jobs looked like an honest and trustworthy businessman: "After the completion of these two animated feature films, they will be handed over to Disney for distribution." ”

Michael Eisner quickly adjusted, and instead of answering Jobs's words, he asked, "Within six months, "The Incredibles" must be completed! In 2006, "The Cars" must be released!"

Jobs was-for-tat: "There are technical difficulties, Pixar cannot guarantee them." ”

Michael Eisner's eyes sharpened: "Pixar Studios doesn't want to fulfill the contract?"

"No, we respect the contract. Jobs still has a little illusion about Disney: "Disney also has to respect Pixar, and the contract must be fulfilled, but should Disney consider returning the copyright to Pixar's animated feature films?"

Michael Eisner stared at Jobs and said mockingly: "Then, revise the sharing agreement between Disney and Pixar?"

This has been talked about for a long time, and Jobs made no secret of it: "Exactly. ”

"You completely ignore the love of Disney and Pixar's long-term cooperation?" At present, Michael Eisner has somewhat restrained his temper: "Jobs, don't forget, it was Disney who helped you when Pixar was in the most difficult time. ”

In the early days of Pixar's establishment, Steve Jobs made a major decision-making mistake, and instead of taking advantage of Pixar's huge advantages in graphics production, he continued to play the same old role in Apple, asking Pixar to sell hardware, such as Pixar graphics computers and animation processing plug-ins, and then lost a lot of money.

Jobs also returned to animation after he hit his head on the sale of hardware.

In the 90s, because of the wrong decision, Pixar faced a serious shortage of funds, and Jobs himself had no money, so he could only choose to cooperate with Disney and signed a series of contracts, and Disney obtained the distribution rights and copyrights of the animated feature films produced by Pixar.

Without that contract with Disney, it is unknown whether there would be the current Pixar Studios.

Maybe Steve Jobs was grateful to Disney and Michael Eisner at that time, but now it's a completely different mentality: "Disney takes advantage of the danger, even in the business circle, is this contract glorious for Disney?"

Michael Eisner understood that in the face of business interests, Jobs did not miss the old at all.

He immediately made adjustments and said very seriously: "Jobs, Disney's patience has a limit. ”

Jobs' expression never changed: "Pixar is trying to figure out how to solve the technical difficulties." ”

Edle Kamut and John Lasseter never interjected, but supported Jobs' position, and Pixar just ran into technical difficulties.

"Technical difficulty! Michael Eisner suddenly laughed: "Many of Disney's dealers have suffered financial crises, resulting in Disney being unable to collect payments, and Disney will no longer be able to pay Pixar all revenue shares for animated feature films in the short term." ”

Edel Kamut and John Lasseter's faces changed, but they both endured it and continued to remain silent.

Still unchanged, Steve Jobs asked, "Anything else?"

From the moment they decided to follow the advice of Ronan Anderson and Robert Iger to postpone The Incredibles and Cars, citing technical difficulties, the management of Jobs and Pixar Studios was mentally prepared.

For the sake of the long-term good, for the rights of Pixar's children, they are ready to tear their faces with Disney and Michael Eisner.

Pixar Studios has no way back, and it can't go back.

Michael Eisner understated: "Disney is tight on liquidity, and has decided to postpone its next investment in Pixar's animated feature film indefinitely, and the board of directors has doubts about Pixar's revenue, and Disney has to withdraw the loan from Pixar in advance." ”

Walt Disney's advantage over Pixar Studios was, in Michael Eisner's view, simply overwhelming.

Steve Jobs and Pixar Studios wanted to tear up their faces with Disney, which was beyond their means, and he added: "The news will get out soon, and Pixar's stock price ...... Jobs, you have 51 percent of Pixar's shares, and your net worth is shrinking. ”

As he spoke, he looked at Edel Kamut and John Lasseter, who were also shareholders in Pixar.

But Eder Camter and John Lasseter didn't say anything.

"That's all?" Jobs, since he dared to say, was prepared: "Michael, whatever you want." ”

Michael Eisner is still smiling: "You don't want Apple to rescue Pixar, do you? You can't be so stupid, I'm also a minority shareholder of Apple, waiting for the shareholders to impeach you." ”

With that, he stood up and walked out without looking back.

Steve Jobs sat comfortably on the couch, without the slightest intention of getting up to say goodbye.

Edel Camter and John Lasseter also didn't move.

Jobs looked at the two men, and Edle Kamut said, "It's hard for us to get back to the table with Disney." ”

"Disney Animation Studios has declined. Jobs said: "Without Pixar Studios, Disney will have a new animated feature film that will sell big in a short period of time? ”

He looked cold: "Disney's stock price has plummeted, who will be the most dissatisfied?"

The answer to this question is obvious, isn't it going crazy for shareholders to go crazy with the stock price plummeting?

John Lasseter exclaimed, "Ronan Anderson's eyes are vicious," and he glanced at Jobs, "second only to you, Steve." ”

Edel Kamut said: "The key now is that Disney really has the potential to take out a loan and depress our share, it takes time to go through any process, we need money. ”

On the surface, Pixar Studios is the No. 1 animation studio in Hollywood.

But management knows best that most of the proceeds from animated feature films are taken by Disney, and Pixar is more of an empty shelf.

Steve Jobs had already thought about it: "You guys go to Los Angeles today, go to meet Robert Iger and Scott Swift, and preferably Ronan Anderson. ”

John Lasseter asked, "Don't you see him?"

Jobs shook his head: "It's not yet time for the king to see the king, and once I meet him, there will be little room for maneuver." ”