Dressed in a black jumper, dark jeans, plain sneakers, and a pair of disc glasses, Steve Jobs doesn't look like a Silicon Valley geek or programmer.

But Ronan knows very well that Steve Jobs is definitely a hero-level figure, and it will not hurt to talk to such a person, cheer up his spirit, and raise his vigilance by 20 points.

"Mr. Anderson, I've heard a lot of people talk about you. With a faint smile, Steve Jobs said, "I didn't expect you to become one of Apple's investors." ”

Ronan replied politely: "Just to find a place to go for the idle funds on hand." ”

Although there will be no show on his face, Ronan is very wary, people like Steve Jobs, looking for him is certainly not small talk, there must be a certain purpose.

In his previous life, Ronan may have been excited to see the leader of Qiao's gang, but the tempering of coming to Los Angeles in the past few years has made his mentality calm enough.

Steve Jobs is at the helm of a business in his eyes, an excellent operation master, and has long been out of the category of idols.

This meeting, just because he became a shareholder of Apple?

Ronan believes it's not that simple.

Steve Jobs still maintained a faint smile and said, "Welcome to be a member of Apple's shareholders." ”

Ronan nodded slightly: "You're welcome." ”

"At Apple's shareholder meeting this year, I hope to see Mr. Anderson. Steve Jobs reminded, "If you don't attend, appoint a good agent as well." ”

Ronan said, "I will." ”

Steve Jobs added: "You are already a relatively large individual shareholder of Apple, and I want to support Apple's development. ”

Ronan smiled and said, "If Apple raises funds to expand its shares, Mr. Jobs can notify me as soon as possible." ”

"Mr. Anderson is bullish on Apple's future?" Steve Jobs asked.

Ronan seemed to be very serious and said, "I'm optimistic about Mr. Jobs." ”

Steve Jobs, who has been up and down in the business world for many years, will not take this kind of statement that sounds true or false seriously, and said casually: "If Apple wants to expand its shares, I will notify you." ”

Ronan nodded slightly: "Thank you." ”

The more the merrier, the more the merrier, and although Steve Jobs has almost no stake in Apple, who can't deny the important role he has played in Apple's resurgence.

As early as the 80s, when he was swept away by Apple, Steve Jobs was so angry that he cashed out all his Apple shares, and later returned to Apple and got another shares, but until his death, the shares in his hands were only a few tenths of a percent.

To be precise, Steve Jobs didn't really become a billionaire until 1995, when Pixar Studios went public.

Today, most of Steve Jobs' net worth is also brought by Pixar Studios.

Of course, Steve Jobs is very concerned about the business of Pixar Studios.

"Mr. Anderson, I heard you have a film distribution company in Hollywood?" Steve Jobs quickly turned to the business related to animated films: "And global distribution capabilities?"

This kind of thing is well-known in Hollywood circles, and Ronan will certainly not deny it: "Embassy Pictures can distribute films in more than 100 countries and regions. ”

Although many small markets are unable to distribute films directly, they have established business relationships with local distribution companies and can sell distribution rights.

Steve Jobs clearly had a purpose: "DreamWorks Animation Studios' Shrek's overseas distribution was done by Embassy Pictures?"

"That's right. Ronan is confident: "This animated feature film has been a huge success both in North America and overseas. ”

Steve Jobs pushed down his disc glasses and said, "So, your embassy pictures has the ability to distribute animated feature films." ”

Ronan smiled, "Absolutely. ”

Steve Jobs stopped abruptly and didn't speak again, but when he saw Ronan calm and calm, as if he didn't understand his words, he couldn't help frowning slightly.

Isn't Pixar Studios a source of attraction to distribution companies at all?

As the owner of Pixar Studios, the decision-maker who still holds more than 50% of the company's shares even if the company goes public, Steve Jobs has a considerable degree of understanding of Hollywood, so after learning that the owner of a Hollywood distribution company has become an investor in Apple, he inevitably has some ideas.

Ideas in favor of his Pixar studio.

But a little surprisingly, the other party doesn't seem to have much interest in Pixar Studios.

Ronan actually thought very simply, his interest in Pixar Studios was not ordinary, but to be too eager in front of an old fox like Steve Jobs would not bring any good.

Steve Jobs didn't want to waste too much time, so he simply asked, "Pixar Studios wants to work with a new distribution company, I wonder if Mr. Anderson is interested?"

"Embassy Pictures distributes Pixar Studios' animated feature films?" Ronan asked tentatively, "Pixar Studios isn't ready to work with Walt Disney?"

He smiled, "If I'm not mistaken, your contract with Disney hasn't expired yet." ”

Steve Jobs said, "I can enable a termination clause. ”

Ronan doesn't go around in circles either, Steve Jobs is amazing, but he's not a fool either.

"Mr. Jobs, as far as I know, something is wrong with the work of Pixar Studios with Disney. Ronan said unhurriedly: "You and Disney have a huge disagreement on the revenue share of animated feature films, and you are negotiating a new distribution contract with Michael Eisner. ”

Steve Jobs glanced at Ronan in a bit of surprise because these were very private contacts that few people knew about except at the highest levels of Disney.

Ronan added: "Mr. Jobs, if Pixar Studios really wants to work with Embassy Pictures, I'm always welcome. ”

Having said that, where would Steve Jobs not understand that Ronan saw through his mind.

Walt Disney's advantage in animation distribution and operation is too great, and Pixar Studios' first ideal goal of cooperation is still Disney, even if he has more and more disputes with Michael Eisner and personal conflicts are becoming more and more acute, and there is no intention for Pixar Studios to break off cooperation with Disney.

Talking to other companies about distribution is more about putting pressure on Disney to get more favorable terms for Pixar Studios.

"We can talk about it first. Steve Jobs's cheekiness has long been cultivated in the ups and downs of the business world, even if Ronan sees through the intention, he still says like no one: "Pixar Studio doesn't have to be Disney." ”

Ronan has no interest in talking any further, saying, "In that case, I'm really looking forward to working with Pixar Studios in Los Angeles." ”

He stood up and shook hands with Steve Jobs: "Very much looking forward to working with Mr. Jobs." ”

Of course, Steve Jobs could hear the politeness in these words, and he smiled politely and said, "I'm also looking forward to working with you." ”

Ronan didn't stop at Apple anymore and left quickly.

Frankly speaking, he is very interested in Pixar Studios, but he knows that Pixar Studios at this stage is not something that Relativistic Entertainment can eat.

Pixar Studios is worth billions of dollars, and Ronan has to face people like Steve Jobs, who don't have the ability to swallow elephants for the time being.

As for the so-called collaboration, it was nothing more than being used as a gunman by Steve Jobs and Pixar Studios.

Ronan can't stupidly get up to it just because the other party is Steve Jobs, a god in the minds of thousands of fruit fans.

This does not meet the interests and needs of relativistic entertainment, nor is it suitable for the development needs of relativistic entertainment at this stage.

Walt Disney is about to be in chaos, and at this time, a foreign enemy suddenly appears, is it to make the two major factions of Disney temporarily suspend the war that is about to break out, and unanimously turn their guns to the outside world?

Ronan doesn't blindly overestimate the strength of his company.

Wait for Disney to be completely messed up, and wait for the irreconcilable contradictions between Steve Jobs and Michael Eisner, and Relativity Entertainment will have a chance.

It also takes time for Relativity Entertainment to continue to grow and develop.

Pixar Studios can only wait and see at this stage, stuck in the future plan.

Ronan didn't think much about it, and then stayed on Netflix for a few more days, continued to learn about Netflix, and then left San Francisco and took a flight back to Los Angeles.

The time is close to May 2002, and the new summer season of the North American film market is about to kick off.

The two films released by Embassy Pictures this year are still generating a lot of money in the market, and the "Resident Evil" DVD has been on the market for ten days, and sales across channels have exceeded $15 million, although it is far less than last year's "Spy" and "The Lord of the Rings" and other popular films, but among the medium-to-low investment films, it is also quite good.

From its release in February to the end of April, the film grossed $159.6 million worldwide, bringing in more than $70 million in revenue for Relativity Entertainment from around the world, including peripheral channels.

The screening of another "Tales of the Night" continues, and it is currently in North America for its third weekend, accumulating $42.9 million at the North American box office.

Overseas, because it was released in the first week, the overseas box office was only $15.72 million for the time being.

The old films released in the past are also constantly generating various revenues for Relativity Entertainment, such as the film "Spy Shadow", which has been ranked first in the North American disc rental list for dozens of consecutive weeks since the DVD was released.

In these few months alone, Relativity Entertainment has earned nearly $23 million in rental revenue.

If there are no big accidents, "Spy Shadow" will definitely be the champion of the 2002 North American film and television rental list!

And based on the analysis of various data sources, the offline income of this film will far exceed that of online screening.

As soon as it entered May, Ronan was invited by Chris to get a ticket to the premiere of "Spider-Man" hosted by Sony Columbia Pictures.