Vol 2 Chapter 575: Ideas about Warner World

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Walking slightly behind the team, Duke entered the exhibition hall of the Warner Building. The first to appear in front of everyone were some of Warner's most famous movie characters, such as Superman Clark Kent, Batmobile Bruce Wayne, and The Little Wizard. Harry Potter, Frodo Baggins, the hero of the ring...
Duke's energy is not on visiting. He has been here many times and can come anytime.
From time to time, his eyes swept across a middle-aged man accompanied by Doug Walter. The middle-aged man’s head was slightly convex, his short hair dyed jet black, and his small eyes were always shining brightly. Maybe other people didn’t feel it, but Duke From the perspective of the past, it is easy to tell from the opponent's behavior that this is a person who has been in a high position for a long time.
Although he didn't know this person, the famous mountain eagle could only accompany him behind him. Duke was convinced that the other party must have a certain right to speak in the Warner Fox World.
However, Duke did not say much, and now is not the time to speak.
The group had already visited the Warner Studios and office area before, and had not stayed in the exhibition hall for too long, they walked into the adjacent promenade, and entered a conference guest room that Warner had already prepared.
There were more than a dozen people on both sides, ≈≧. At this time, according to their respective camps, they sat on two rows of sofas. Taking advantage of the free time of the waiter serving coffee and tea, Tina sitting next to Duke? Fei leaned over.
She just got some information about the other party through her Asian relationship.
"This Mr. Liu has a heavyweight right to speak in this incident." She lowered her voice and said the other party's position. Seeing Duke nodded slightly, she continued to whisper, "There is definite news, the largest city opposite. , Intends to introduce a well-known park for the whole family. And based on this, build a world-class super large amusement park base."
Duke was not surprised. This was what he expected. After all, the former Disneyland was built for this purpose. It was not only Disneyland, but also Disneyland as the center. Numerous supporting facilities have been carefully built.
There is no doubt that the other party's original preference must be Disneyland, but when Time Warner and News Corp. joined it and provided more favorable terms, Disneyland is no longer the only choice.
This can be seen from the fact that the other party can send a special inspection team to Los Angeles for field inspection.
Most of the time, it was Doug Walter talking with that Mr. Liu, and Duke was just listening, he knew very well. It is not easy to really impress each other, especially to fully support Warner Fox World.
Warner Bros. and Twentieth Century Fox must show enough sincerity, which undoubtedly allows each other to see the benefits.
"Disneyland is more famous in the East, and their characters such as Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Sleeping Beauty are more popular."
Mr. Liu raised this question very directly, "Compared to Disneyland, I don't see any advantage of Warner World."
Doug Walter turned his head slightly, and Duke took the topic knowingly, his voice was not loud. But it was very loud, "Mr. Liu. I don't know if you have noticed, Disney has been going downhill in recent years."
"I would like to hear more." The Mr. Liu showed interest.
"First of all, let's talk about animation. Disney has been eating its laurels over the years, and the animation characters have gradually become obsolete.
Business competition has never been divided between justice and evil, although Duke is based on facts. However, he unreservedly opened up Disney’s scars. "Since "The Lion King", Disney has not had a successful animation image for a long time. Disney animation has declined, and Disney has relied on it in recent years. The most popular animation images handed over to Disneyland now belong to Pixar Studios. Now Pixar Studios has separated from Disney and signed an M&A contract with Warner not long ago."
Pixar Animation Studios is not just about animated films.
At the end of February, Pixar Studios, Duke Studios and Time Warner officially signed a contract. The two studios have completed their share changes. Duke and Steve Jobs have also successfully become Time Warner’s major shareholders and board members. .
Today is an information age, and the other party has clearly understood this. The Mr. Liu was silent for a while and said, "The separation of Pixar Studio from Disney is also a concern for Disneyland."
In fact, what Duke said is the truth. In the past five years, the most popular in Disneyland are the images of Dick Cowboy, Buzz Lightyear, Clownfish and the Superman Family. All people in this world are chasing popular and Fresh characters, people visiting the amusement park are no exception.
"In addition, Disney's senior management is currently undergoing a fierce personnel struggle." What Duke said, he did not worry about the other party to investigate. This was all planned by him since last year. "Group chairman Michael? Eisner and Robert Iger, supported by the Disney family, have not had a few years, and it is impossible to tell the winner."
Robert Iger competed with Michael Eisner, and a considerable part of the funds came from a Duke foundation and Warner sponsorship.
After that meeting with Robert Iger, although he didn't want the business genius to take charge of Disney, he also reached some tacit understanding. After all, a chaotic Walt Disney is what he and Warner would like to see.
"Mr. Liu, there is a saying in your country that people take the tea cold, and the United States is no exception."
Looking at the other party, Duke continued,
It is Michael Eisner’s idea to build a Disneyland. If he fails in Disney’s personnel competition and Robert Iger comes to power, the other party may not approve of this investment and tear it up. It is not impossible that the agreement to divest capital or perfunctory matters will happen."
The Mr. Liu frowned slightly, just looking at Duke.
Duke understood that Disney alone could not achieve the desired effect, and turned to look at Doug Walter. The two were like singing double reeds, and Doug Walter took his words.
"Pixar Studios is currently a wholly-owned subsidiary of Time Warner and the best animation studio in the United States and the world. Now and in the future, it will create countless classic animation images. These will appear in the Warner Fox World, and the times Warner Club and Hilton Group will build a Pixar hotel that exceeds five-star standards."
Regardless of what the other party is thinking, Doug Walter kept talking about his own advantages, "Warner promises to build the world's first Harry Potter theme park in the future big world..."
As soon as Doug Walter finished speaking, Duke added, "Harry Potter has become a worldwide pop culture."
After all, his experience is extraordinary. He knows how much the opposite official’s mentality is, and he said without hesitation,
Your country is the world’s top power and is also actively moving closer to the world. It is even more an international metropolis. The purpose is not just to attract tourists from the country? If the Harry Potter theme park is a sign, I believe it can attract many foreign tourists, and even western tourists, to bring more international attractions to your country Influence."
After speaking, Duke's gaze swept over the other person. The Mr. Liu seemed very calm, but Duke could still tell that he was moved by what he had just said.
International influence is undoubtedly what the opposing team has been pursuing.
If you want the other party to make a decision to support it easily, it is no different from the fantasy, but Mr. Liu is interested, and Duke will naturally not let it go. After a little thought, he proposed, "We can make the panda become Warner University. The most iconic character in the world has even become a mascot."
Without waiting for a response from the other party, Duke added, "We will tailor a panda animation that can be popular all over the world."
The Mr. Liu turned his head to look at Duke, suddenly smiled, and said in a pun, "Director Rosenberg is the world's top director, and the film you proposed will definitely not disappoint."
Duke also smiled slightly, "Of course not."
Let people go to the DreamWorks Animation Studio to find out. If DreamWorks has established a project, it is best to get it. If there is no project, then make a brief outline and let the Blue Sky Studio under 20th Century Fox Go and make it.
Yes, Duke would never consider Pixar Studio in Kung Fu Panda.
Every animation studio has its own style. This purely funny type, handed over to Pixar Studios, is a disaster for the project and the studio.
Pixar Studios has never produced or planned an animated film of this type.
In contrast, Blue Sky Studio, which started with funny animation, is undoubtedly more suitable.
The act of randomly pulling out a feature-length animated film and squeezing it into a certain animation studio can only be said to be silly and naive. Those people probably never know the basis of the production concept and technical style of an animated film.
What to say Duke and Doug Walter have basically said, and the other party cannot say anything immediately. This formal meeting will soon end. Although there will be a reception party in the evening, it is more about Warner and Fox. work.
Of course, since Time Warner and News Corporation are united, the investment scale of Warner Fox World is much larger than that of Disneyland.
Although Warner Disney successfully transformed into a media group, the loss of Pixar Studios, Michael Eisner’s failure to step down, and the existence of many other factors have resulted in Disney being far less powerful than the former Disney, plus Robert Iger. The Disney family and Michael Eisner go further and further, the competitiveness of Disneyland is far less powerful than it seems on the surface.
But Walt Disney will not give up easily, after all, the vastness of the opposite market is too tempting. (To be continued...)