In the reception room of Blue Sky Studio, Chris Waige had a serious face and his eyes were glued to the screen.

Although it is only a short seven-minute screen, it marks one thing, Blue Sky Studio initially has the ability to produce 3D animated feature films.

"Bunny Bunny" can also be called "Fat Bunny Bunny", the story content is very simple, and all the plots revolve around a fat rabbit.

There is no complicated plot, and the film is only seven minutes in total.

In fact, back in 1990, Chris Witch and Carlos Saldanha had been working on this 3D animated short film.

It's just that, firstly, the technology is not very mature, and secondly, the studio lacks the corresponding funds, and the progress is not very fast.

It wasn't until last year that Ryan received a large investment, and Chris Witch began to speed up production while recruiting technical talent, and finally produced the first 3D animated short film at the beginning of the month, all drawn using computer software, completely replacing hand drafters.

The hilarious plot, the interesting characters, and the beautiful pictures of a revolutionary nature all show that Blue Sky Studios has produced a very remarkable animated short film.

However, instead of being happy, Chris Witch has a faint worry that they are about to face a huge giant Disney, which has long monopolized the pinnacle of feature film animation in Hollywood, and will never allow any challenger to emerge to shake the foundation of Disney.

Fortunately, Blue Sky Studios is only a latecomer, and the real challenger is Pixar Animation Studios.

Of course, "Toy Story" produced by Pixar Animation Studios is also invested and distributed by Disney, and for Disney, there will be no suppression at most.

However, the emergence of Blue Sky Studio will inevitably affect some situations, which will cause a series of problems.

This is not what worries Chris Witch the most, as the release time of "Toy Story" is getting closer and closer, the eyes of the animation industry around the world are focused on Pixar Animation Studios and "Toy Story".

It can be said that whether the release of "Toy Story" can be successful or not is related to the direction of the entire animation production industry.

Of course, many hand-drawn artists are full of vicious attacks on "Toy Story", thinking that it is an animated feature film with an industrial atmosphere and no soul.

Carlos Saldanha looked at Chris Witch and whispered, "Welch, believe we can succeed." ”

At least Ryan has always believed in that. ”

Chris Witch showed a wry smile, if he still had some doubts when Ryan invested in Blue Sky Studio, then after a year or so, he really didn't know what to say.

"I don't have Ryan's faith, after all, he's a miracle worker, and we're not. ”

He had to admit that Ryan was very unusual, and since the beginning of the summer season, the news about Ryan has not stopped.

First of all, "Invasion of Evil Spirits" did not hit the streets as predicted by the media, but made the film's investor, Twentieth Century Fox, make a lot of money.

The current big sale of "Saw 3" once again proves the value of the copyright of the entire series in Ryan's hands.

"At least the studio won't be short of funding. Carlos Saldanha shrugged his shoulders and said, "Wech, you can be confident. ”

He is very satisfied with the current situation of Blue Sky Studios, with a steady stream of funds, and can rest assured that he can explore 3D animation technology.

Otherwise, in the past, the equipment needed alone would be an astronomical amount for Blue Sky Studio.

The most important point is that the first start-up capital for the production of a 3D animated feature film, Ryan has let Sophia hit the Blue Sky Studio account, and then he can start the plan to make a 3D animated feature film.

"Maybe you're right, I do need to be a little more confident. Chris Wedge said with a deep breath.

Faced with an investment budget of at least $30 million, even Chris Witch does not dare to guarantee success, and if the final project fails, it is estimated that he will not have the opportunity to make a 3D animated feature film for a long time.

For Ryan, perhaps Blue Sky Studios is just an ordinary investment.

But for Chris Welch, he is taking his entire career as a bet and pressing on the 3D animated feature film, which can be described as a back-to-back battle.

While the two were talking, Ryan pushed open the door from the outside and walked in.

"Good morning. Ryan said hello and said, "Sorry, there was some traffic jam on the road just now. ”

"It doesn't matter. Chris Waich said.

"Can you watch the short film first?" Ryan said as he sat down casually and pointed to a very small screen in front of him.

"Absolutely. With a confident smile, Chris Witch stepped forward and started the projector.

Not long after, on the screen, there was once again a funny picture of Bonnie the fat bunny.

It's only seven minutes in total, and Ryan finished watching it quickly, and he thinks it's pretty good, both technically and in terms of content and plot, it's a very interesting 3D animated short film.

There is no excessive plot, and there is no trivial plot, this is an all-age animated short film, which can at least show that Chris Witchie's philosophy is very clear.

That's the experience of making all-age animation, from Disney.

"Great short film. Ryan didn't praise it at all, saying, "It can be used to win the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film." ”

Compared to important awards such as Best Actor and Actress, Best Director, and Film, the Best Animated Short Film award is rarely contested.

The reason is very simple, many film companies simply do not need this.

Generally speaking, animated short films are almost not profitable, and more of an exploration of technology, so it is natural for those film companies not to spend money and energy competing for a dispensable award.

"Bunny Bunny", produced by Blue Sky Studio in the previous life, won the 71st Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.

Chris Witch couldn't help but make his eyelids flutter, the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film?

"Ryan, do you really want to make a splash at the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film?" asked Carlos Saldanha.

"Yes. ”

"It's a 3D animated short film that wins an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. Ryan said without exaggeration: "The plot of the film is very vivid, and it is one of the best animated short films I have ever seen." ”

Although he hadn't watched "Bunny Bonnie" in his previous life, the content of the animated short film just now was indeed very exciting.

"Well, you don't have to worry about Oscar. Ryan wasn't worried about it at all, and began to talk about the main purpose of today's visit.

"Pixar's Toy Story is about to be released, and it's also an opportunity for us. ”

Ryan's eyes flashed with a gleam, and he said in a deep voice: "For the first production fund, I have already transferred Sophia to the studio account. ”

"Next, regardless of the release of "Toy Story", I hope that Blue Sky Studios can officially announce the production plan of 3D animated feature film and the public screening of "Bunny Bonnie" in the shortest possible time. ”

"I'm going to get in touch with Fox in person and get a prime time. ”

Building on the success of Toy Story, Blue Sky Studios was able to announce plans to produce a 3D animated feature film.

As for the screening of "Bunny Bonnie", it can prove to the outside world that Blue Sky Studio's technical capabilities are enough to support a 3D animated feature film.

Another point, casually rubbing the popularity of "Toy Story".

"No problem. ”

Chris Wetch agreed, and even said a little impatiently: "The details about making a 3D animated feature film have long been engraved in my mind, and I can make preliminary preparations at any time." ”

Ryan knew that he was not boasting, Chris Witch was the soul of the entire Blue Sky Studios in his previous life, and single-handedly created "Ice Age", making Blue Sky Studios second only to Pixar Animation Studios and DreamWorks Animation Studios.

"So what are you waiting for?"

"You can move now. Ryan said with great pride.

Seeing this, Chris Witch and Carlos Saldanha glanced at each other, and they were really full of confidence.

There are only a little more than two weeks left before the release of "Toy Story", so you can wait a little longer to see the premiere data of "Toy Story" and make a decision.

However, Ryan didn't mean that at all, and seemed to have full confidence in Toy Story and 3D animation technology, as well as Blue Sky Studios.