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November 20, 1998
Pixar Animation's new film, "A Bug's Life," three years after "Toy Story," is about to be released nationwide.
For this, Pixar Animation and the Disney Group jointly held a grand premiere!
Sony Columbia, Universal, Paramount, Fox, and Warner, five of the six major Hollywood studios, also sent important representatives to attend the premiere of "A Bug's Life."
Rupert Murdoch, owner of News Corp and Fox Filmed Entertainment, and a world-renowned media mogul, personally attended the event.
Murdoch: "Jobs and Disney really put on a big show. When our Fox animated films are released, they will certainly be just as grand."
Sumner Redstone, owner of Paramount Pictures: "Once 'A Bug's Life' is released, the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in March next year will be a foregone conclusion."
George Lucas, owner of Industrial Light & Magic: "Hahaha, why is Pixar making animated movies? Oh, if they didn't make live-action movie special effects, I would have earned a lot less money!"
DreamWorks' Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen, the three moguls, personally attended the event.
"Hmph!"
After walking the red carpet, Katzenberg snorted coldly at a Disney Group executive not far away.
"What's so great about it? This is a film produced by Pixar Animation, not your Disney Animation's own product."
Katzenberg is the head of DreamWorks Animation, a subsidiary of DreamWorks.
"Shrek," "Madagascar," "Kung Fu Panda," "How to Train Your Dragon," "The Croods"... these well-known future works were either created by Katzenberg or he played a leading role in their development.
In the field of animation, Katzenberg is also a major figure, no less capable than Pixar's "Five Tigers."
But this amazing person was once a senior executive at the Disney Group and one of the main people in charge of Disney Animation. However... he was kicked out!
For this, Katzenberg has always harbored resentment!
"I want to surpass Disney Animation, I want to make those foolish guys regret kicking me out of Disney for the rest of their lives!"
This is Katzenberg's obsession!
It is also the driving force for him to fight and move forward!
At this moment, Katzenberg showed no respect for the Disney Group executive; and this Disney executive also had no intention of paying attention to Katzenberg.
Out of sight, out of mind.
"Hi, Kyle!"
"Hi, Mr. Shay."
Kyle and Bill MacNichol were about to enter the venue when they were called out by someone behind them.
He turned around to look.
The person was Robert Shay, the owner of New Line Cinema in Hollywood!
"Kyle, young man. We are friends, you can just call me Robert. Calling me 'Mr.' makes me very sad."
Robert Shay is also a very interesting old man. At this moment, his heartbroken expression was truly very comical.
Well, this leaves a very deep impression on others.
"Robert, is there anything I can help you with?" Kyle asked.
"Yes, there is, but no rush, let's go over there and chat."
Hearing his words, Kyle did not refuse. After greeting Victor, he walked with Shay to a corner of the venue.
The two chatted idly in the corner for a while.
Shay is an old fox, and Kyle is not far behind.
If you want to beat around the bush, I'll play along to the end!
"Kyle, you really live up to your nickname as the 'Little Fox of Hollywood.' We've been chatting for a long time, and you still haven't asked me what I want?" Shay looked at Kyle with a hint of resentment.
Kyle helplessly spread his hands and said: "Then, my dearest Robert Shay, my most precious friend, what can I do for you?"
"It's like this, as you know, my company's 'Blade' released a few days ago was very successful. We have very rich experience in comic book adaptations, and as far as I know, in addition to the 'Spider-Man' copyright, you also have a series of superhero copyrights such as Venom, Doctor Octopus, Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, and so on," Shay said.
"Yes."
Kyle answered truthfully, as there was nothing to hide.
Who among the big and small film companies in Hollywood doesn't know?
It should be known that Kyle, who holds numerous superhero copyrights, has been angrily cursed as "the most greedy guy" behind his back more than once.
"My point is, you can sell those superhero copyrights to me. Of course, I will pay a high price."
"Hey, hey, hey ~ young man, don't get angry!"