"Our first project, which is almost complete, will be released at the end of this year. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info" Chris Wedge's confident words surprised Chris Meledandli.

"So fast?!" It was only last year that they sold Blue Sky Studios, and in just one year, they completed a 3D feature film animation?

What has happened in just one year? Chris Meledandley was shocked.

"Our second project was launched last month, which is why we came to you. Chris Wake not only dropped another bombshell, but also directly stated the crux of the meeting.

Before the first feature film animation was released, preparations for the second film had already begun, which not only showed the strength of Blue Sky Animation, but also showed the strong courage of the fire lion in this matter - no matter what the result, in the field of 3D animation, they will never give up!

In fact, after the fiasco of "Frozen Planet", Chris Meledandley also had a sleepless night to reflect on himself, and after reading the editorial of "Wall Street Times", he also had to admit that the general trend of 3D animation replacing 2D animation is irreversible.

Later, in fact, he also proposed to the higher management of Fox to establish a 3D animation studio. But a person in charge who has just messed up a big project wants the company to spend more money to set up a new studio from scratch, which is an unbelievable thing.

"Historically" Chris Meledandley was able to turn around after the fiasco of "Frozen Planet", the main reason was that Blue Sky Studios was still in the Fox Group at that time. In addition, Chris Wetch also wanted to transform into 3D animation, so the two hit it off.

This led to the Jedi counterattack of "Ice Age", but even so, Fox Group still has the idea of being greedy for cheap for Blue Sky Studios and the 3D animation field. They were neither willing to invest more in Blue Sky Studios, nor did they give it greater support.

This is also the reason why Chris Meledandley resigned from Fox Group after his success, and with the support of Universal Group, founded Illumination Entertainment (Despicable Me and Minion Company).

But now that Fox doesn't have a ready-made Blue Sky Studio, Chris Meledandri's proposal to build a new 3D animation studio has become a risky and low-cost project.

Coupled with Rupert Murdoch's pressure, the two co-chairmen of Fox Film eventually abolished their 2D animation division and fired everyone.

"You mean, you want me to join Blue Sky Studios on a new project?" asked Chris Meledandley hesitantly.

Even though he had changed his mindset and faced up with 3D animation, he had just come to the brink of defeat. It made it hard for him to believe that someone would be willing to hire him for a new project.

"First of all, I want to hear your reflections on the failure of Frozen Planet. Shirley (Sandberg) didn't give a direct answer, but instead threw a question first.

Chris Meledandley pondered for a moment with a solemn face, he knew that this was an important issue related to his fate next, and after a while, he said solemnly: "First of all, it's a matter of story!"

"Although Frozen Planet is a 2D animation, what really makes it fail is the story!"

"As an animated film, it was supposed to be a family film based on a group of children, but the film was too complex and adult-oriented to capture the needs of the child audience and the Taoist family. Chris Meledandley said.

Shirley (Sandberg) and Chris Wedge, although they were a little surprised, couldn't help but nod secretly, being able to put aside the 2D and 3D battles that disturbed the outside world, and see the essence of the success or failure of the film, this Chris Meledandley is indeed not a vulgar person.

Chris Wetch smiled and asked, "What kind of story do you think is good?"

"A concise but not simple story, a film tells only one core idea. It can be friendship, it can be love, it can be family affection, it can be adventure, or it can be growth. "But keeping a strong character and impressive content is the key to success." ”

"Anything else?" asked Chris Wetch with a smile.

"Then there's the cost. Chris Meledandley came to the conclusion of his second self after a long period of reflection.

"Effectively control the cost and strictly control the input-output ratio of an animated film, so as to avoid risks and obtain benefits to the greatest extent. Chris Meledandley's words made Chris Witch and Shirley (Sandberg) look at each other in satisfaction.

"I'm glad you weren't defeated by defeat, Meledandri. Shirley (Sandberg) spoke first.

Chris Wetch also smiled and said, "Also, I'm glad that your knowledge of animation has improved very quickly." ”

The words of the two of them made Chris Meledandley secretly relieved, it seems that his performance just now was not bad, and the other party's reaction was very good.

"So......" Shirley (Sandberg) and Chris Wetch looked at each other, and then she said to Chris Meledandri, "Welcome to the Fire Lion, Mr. Chris Meledandley, you will be Chris (Wedge) deputy at Blue Sky Studios, you will start as a department manager." ”

Chris Meledandley breathed a sigh of relief, he didn't expect the other party to make a decision on the spot so quickly, but he quickly calmed down.

He reached out and shook hands with Shirley (Sandberg) and then Chris Welch, and although he is currently only working as a department manager, he believes that with his strengths, he will soon stand out.

"Meledandri, you're going to join our new project team and learn how to make 3D animation, and I'm going to need you as an executive producer on the new project. Chris Waich is also very satisfied, with the expansion of Blue Sky Studio, with his ability and energy, he is becoming more and more stretched, so it is inevitable to attract people of insight to join.

Chris Wetch has never been a power-hungry person, and it may no longer be a dream to be able to enhance the overall strength of Blue Sky Studios, realize his animation dream faster and better, and even surpass Pixar.

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"That's the way it is. Shirley (Sandberg) said to Sid, who was on the other side of the video call.

"Well, it went more smoothly than I thought. Sid nodded with satisfaction, the recruitment of Chris Meledandley was originally ordered by him, and it would be too wasteful for this talent to create lighting entertainment in the future if it was lost to a competitor.