Katzenberg's aggressive poaching behavior has caused Disney's labor costs to soar by nearly 10 million dollars, and more importantly, the departure of some main creative artists has affected the normal operation of the animation department. Eisner has the intention to retaliate against poaching, but the newly established DreamWorks Animation has no one to poach, and even if there is a poaching target, Disney's salary package is not obviously competitive with its opponents.

Thereupon.

Eisner, who was forced to do so, could only stand up and angrily accuse, and Katzenberg's excesses of poaching caused the entire industry environment to slowly deteriorate.

"Wall Street capital is destroying the Hollywood film and television industry......" Eisner roared.

……

Universal Pictures Headquarters.

"Hey, Don, why do you have time to come over." Tang Bao and Kate walked into the headquarters building, and Katzenberg greeted them in a hurry.

"It's okay to be idle, just come over and have a look. By the way, let's see how DreamWorks animation is being prepared. Tang Bao and Katzenberg shook hands briefly and said with a smile.

Let's be honest.

When he heard that Katzenberg named the company "DreamWorks Animation", Tang Bao was surprised that DreamWorks, which should have appeared four years later, was released ahead of schedule. But will it develop into the "dream factory" that will dominate the field of animated films in the future?

This is difficult for Tang Bao to predict!

"Don't worry, DreamWorks Animation is going well, and I've recruited a lot of experienced and talented animators, screenwriters, etc. We'll be working on our first animated film soon...... Don, would I like to take you for a tour? Katzenberg laughs.

"Okay."

Tang Bao didn't refuse, he came to DreamWorks this time.

Walking slowly on the company's corridor, watching Universal Pictures running in an orderly manner, Tang Bao couldn't help but nod secretly, expressing satisfaction.

"You've been having a lot of fun with Disney lately." Tang Bao said with a smile. He likes to watch TV news and newspapers. But the focus is generally on political and economic news, but he rarely pays attention to entertainment news, even after he bought Universal Pictures, he did not deliberately pay attention to this news. But Rao is like this, Tang Bao, who is far away in New York, has heard about the tearing war between Katzenberg and Eisner.

"Hey, hey."

Katzenberg laughed and mentioned it. He himself was happy because he and Eisner had the upper hand in the gunpowder-filled aerial encounter. "Ha, it's a bit fierce, but it's still under control. On top of that, Universal Pictures has once again become the focus of entertainment news. ”

"......" Tang Bao was speechless.

Tang Bao and Katzenberg walked and talked, and soon arrived at the office area of DreamWorks Animation.

"Look, Don, they're all the best animators and screenwriters." Katzenberg pointed to the busy figure in the office area and said proudly.

"All from Disney?" Tang Bao asked with a smile.

"Of course. I intend to make the most elaborate animated films. In addition to sufficient production funds, there are also enough experienced and excellent animators and screenwriters, and the best animators in the United States are gathered at Disney, and I have worked closely with them, so I can go straight to work without running-in. At the same time, it can also weaken the opponent's strength! Poaching is a matter of counting in one fell swoop! Katzenberg replied triumphantly.

"Hmm."

Tang Bao nodded silently.

"Don, come. I'd like to introduce you, this is Glenn. Keane. He's the creator of The Little Mermaid and one of the best animators I've ever met, and he always makes the perfect animated characters. Katzenberg pointed to a man with a beard. Keane, this is Don. ”

"Welcome to Universal Pictures, Keane." Tang Bao smiled and stretched out his hand.

"Thank you. It's easy to work with Katzenberg, and I love to immerse myself in my work wholeheartedly. Keane said with a smile.

"yes. We both have a creative philosophy of striving for excellence, and working together will produce a lot of creative inspiration that hits it off. This time, he received my invitation to give up Disney's work and came running. Oh, lost Keane. Disney might have a headache on its side. Katzenberg said.

……

During a visit to DreamWorks Animation, Katzenberg introduced some staff to him from time to time, and it was clear that Katzenberg attached great importance to these people.

"Well, that's good! When will DreamWorks Animation make its first title? Tang Bao and the others left the office area and asked.

"If all goes well...... It should be three years from now. Katzenberg thought for a moment, replied, and then continued to explain: "Don, Disney's supremacy in the field of animation is not easy to be shaken, I plan to take the boutique route, every character and scene will be polished with great effort, and strive to make the most detailed and realistic picture." ”

"I don't mean to rush, I just want to know the approximate time when my DreamWorks Animation will be released."

Call.

Hearing this, Katzenberg's heart suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, he was afraid that Tang Bao, a layman who didn't know how to make animation, would rush for quick success, and urge him to launch his work as soon as possible in order to achieve profit. However, now Tang Bao's attitude is obviously his own worry.

"Oh, by the way, Keane and the others you poached should be important at Disney, right?" Tang Bao asked suddenly.

"Keane and others used to be core-level creators at Disney, which is of course very precious and important. It would be heartbreaking to lose one, not to mention that I dug up more than thirty at once. I think that Keane and others have changed jobs, and the production progress of Disney's animation department has been affected. Not only did we get a bunch of great talent this time, but we also disrupted the normal operation of Disney. ”

"Are you saying that the departure of Keane and others may lead to the suspension and postponement of Disney's animation production?" Tang Baodao.

"That's right. I don't know if it will be suspended directly, but it will definitely affect the progress of the production, and there is a great possibility that the work will be delayed. Take animator Jenny, before joining DreamWorks Animation, she was in charge of drawing two very important animated characters at Disney, and with her departure, Disney had to find a replacement similar to her painting style to continue to complete the rest of the content. You need to know that polishing the content of an animated character can take months. If you start over, a postponement is inevitable. Katzenberg said. changed his tone and continued, "Actually, the situation of overturning and postponing the launch is not bad, and sometimes, once the important participants of the film leave, it is likely to directly lead to the indefinite stranding of a film. ”

"Huh?"

Tang Bao was slightly stunned, a little puzzled why he ran aground indefinitely.

"There are a lot of factors that go into this, but the biggest one is that the production budget is seriously out of budget." Katzenberg said with a laugh.

Then.

And he said, "So, I think Disney must be in a state of flux right now." I've heard that Eisner has mentioned the salary of the animation department in a big way. I guess he's afraid I'll continue to poach him......"

"Hmm."

Tang Bao nodded secretly, and suddenly, he had an idea, and secretly thought that since the departure of an important participant in a film may lead to the suspension of the film, it would be directly aimed at the participants of the work that Disney is producing...... Wouldn't that directly make the other party face the catastrophe of annihilation?

Do what you think.

"Katzenberg, you should know what animated films are being produced by Disney Animation, right?" A sly smile appeared on the corner of Tang Bao's mouth and asked.

"Nature is clear. Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, mainly these two films. Don, why are you asking this, do you want to launch an animated movie of a similar style to snipe Disney head-on, but it's too late in time. Rushing to launch some shoddy works is just a foil for opponents, and it will ruin your own reputation. Katzenberg said with a frown.

Frontal Sniper ......

That's when the strength is equal or roughly equal. And now that DreamWorks Animation has just been established, what can you do to fight Disney?

Alas.

Katzenberg seems to be quite ruthless with Disney, but it's still not ruthless enough.

Helpless.

Tang Bao could only lean over and whisper in Katzenberg's ear, "Do everything you can to dig up the main production crew of Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin." ”

"This ...... Don, isn't it a little vicious? Katzenberg opened his mouth in surprise, looked at Tang Bao with a smile on his face, and said in surprise.

My God.

He really couldn't believe that Tang Bao, who seemed gentle and harmless, would suddenly come up with such a ruthless method. Disney has already invested heavily in the production of "Beauty and the Beast" and "Aladdin" two animated films in one or two years, especially Beauty and the Beast is already in the final editing and production stage, if the main production staff is poached at this time, it is equivalent to directly ruining the two films, then Disney will not be able to launch new animated films in the next two to three years, and it will not be crazy.

"It's just a normal way to compete." Tang Bao said with a smile.

"Don, if we really do that, Disney will go crazy, and the other side will go crazy and retaliate. In the future, the two sides will fall to the point where they are incompatible. Katzenberg said worriedly. Now although he and Disney are also-for-tat and have a lot of trouble, they are still under control.

"Revenge? Universal Pictures has its own production and distribution channels, as well as stable theatrical partners, so why should you be afraid of each other? Tang Bao asked with a light smile.

Forehead.

Katzenberg smiled wryly and was speechless, there is really nothing terrible to think about it, but is it really good to get into trouble with his peers.

"I'm just giving you a suggestion, whether you need it or not, you decide for yourself, and you don't need to be so entangled." Looking at Katzenberg, whose face was embarrassed, Tang Bao said with a smile.

Decide for yourself......

To do it, or not to do it?

Katzenberg was in a dilemma. (To be continued......)