As time goes by March, "Monster Electric Power" has gradually been offline from major theaters in North America, and the final North American box office stayed at the figure of 308 million US dollars, becoming the second film in 2000 to exceed 300 million US dollars, and the global box office accumulation also exceeded 500 million US dollars.

Amid the envy and amazement of countless people, Pixar's market value gradually approached $7 billion, once again becoming the focus of financial and entertainment media attention.

However, some media suddenly revealed heavy news, and the recent conflict between Pixar's senior executives has become the focus.

Even USA Today interviewed an administrator who had just left Pixar.

"After Toy Story 2, many viewers were waiting for the news of Toy Story 3. Pixar Studio has cultivated a large number of loyal supporters for itself with continuous outstanding works. These people also believe that Toy Story 3 will completely surpass the previous one like Toy Story 2."

"However, such waiting may be delayed indefinitely due to the decision of Pixar's senior executives... Richie Darino Ace, who just resigned from Pixar, revealed some inside information about Pixar to this newspaper, and the following content comes from his interview records."

"When Monster Electric was just released last year, John Lasseter, one of the founders of Pixar, wrapped his arm around Andrew Stanton and me in his office and shouted, 'It's time to start the third shot of Toy Story! Hey, let's start doing it now!'"

"In the following month, the center point of our discussion was Toy Story 3, a series that fulfilled the Pixar Studios dream and we all wanted to keep it going. But now we have to stop the project, Toy Story 3 has been opposed by the studio's largest shareholder."

"Yes, this guy is Ryan Jenkins, the new project he identified for Pixar Studios is "Search for Nemo", which is his story centered on the sea and clownfish. For this reason, Pixar had to change his thinking to realize his new ideas."

"I admit that Ryan Jenkins plays a role that cannot be ignored in Pixar Studios' current glory, but these functions are more from the support of stories and funds. In fact, all Pixar's senior executives have a consensus. He is too a layman in computer animation, and none of the relevant suggestions he made are reliable."

"Is there any conflict between Ryan and Pixar's management? The answer is yes. At the beginning, he promised not to directly interfere with Pixar's daily operations. In the past year, he has intervened more and more times. He even introduced Wall Street's capital to Pixar's studio, resulting in a sharp decline in the management's shareholding ratio. This new animated feature film project has aroused the dissatisfaction of most people in the management."

"Pixar Studio now has 600 employees and can produce two animated feature films at the same time. What is needed is a modern management system. Both parties are looking for common ground. To ease their relationship, Ryan Jenkins agreed to a new project called "Superman Family", but if he does not control the expanding desire for power, Pixar's top leaders will be split..."

Later, when Ryan went to Jenkins Film, he was blocked by a reporter. His answer was as formulaic as most people expected, "We have differences on the new animated feature film project, which is limited to work..."

Not long after, John Lasette, one of Pixar's core members, was also asked these questions by reporters.

"It's very important for Pixar Studio to have today. Ryan's support."

After saying the cliché, he expressed his dissatisfaction in a vague way, "I hope Ryan can continue to support our work as he did in the past."

What do interviewees sometimes interpreted as if they are interpreted by the media? Many people in Hollywood must have personal experience. If a huge pusher is added behind the scenes, they will definitely develop in an uncontrollable direction.

"Pixar Holdings' conflicts with management are sharp. It will face great uncertainty in the future..."

"The rising animation giant is likely to be ruined by civil unrest!"

"Ryan Jenkins is becoming a tyrant of power. Under his inflated desire, Pixar Studio may become a victim."

A large number of remarks that are not conducive to Pixar Studios have appeared on many media pages. The most direct adverse reactions brought by these remarks are reflected in the stock market.

Pixar's stock stopped its upward momentum since the release of "Monster Electric Power" and fell. In just five days, its market value evaporated by more than $500 million. Its market value, which was originally infinitely close to $7 billion, returned to less than $6.5 billion again.

"Try to do everything possible to lower Pixar's stock price!"

This is an order from a luxurious office in the Disney headquarters building.

Then, the person who gave the order left Burbank and flew directly to Australia by plane, and his destination was Sydney.

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Compared with California, South Wales, Australia has huge advantages in taxes and labor costs, attracting many Hollywood crews to shoot here, and studios near Sydney have become a busy place.

Nicole is so familiar with this place. Sydney is not only her hometown, but also filmed the "Matrix" series here a few years ago. Standing in the studio where she filmed "Matrix", the opposite is the magnificence and luxury of Paris in the early last century.

Back in the dressing room, with the assistance of several assistants, Nicole took off her wig, then took off her singer's complex clothes, changed back to the dress she always liked, and then left the set surrounded by bodyguards and took a bus to a famous restaurant in downtown Sydney.

When I entered the agreed private room, my light blue eyes became thin and long, and the people who greeted each other were very familiar with me. Strictly speaking, I used to be a very pleasant partner.

"Hello, Michael."

After gently snatching the other party's hand, Nicole sat down, without any expression on her pale face, "I didn't expect you to come to Sydney in person."

"It should."

There were only two people left in the private room. Michael Eisner said directly, "Nicole, I come on behalf of Disney's greatest sincerity."

"Sincerity?"

Nicole had a faint sarcasm on her lips, "Pixar's stock price has declined recently, so it's not up to you? I don't feel your sincerity. It's an indisputable fact that the stock in my hand has shrunk by 60 million US dollars."

She seems to have a natural pursuit of interests like all wealthy people.

"This is just a normal business method." Michael Eisner's eyes moved. The woman opposite was on par with him, both in terms of wealth and status, and was qualified to bargain. "If we can cooperate, the benefits we bring can completely make up for your current losses."

His people have been in contact with each other several times. From the beginning without hesitation to now having room for talks, this woman's position is obviously changing with the changes in some aspects of Ryan Jenkins.

Of course, as a person who has been in charge of Disney for decades, Michael Eisner understands that interests are the best tool to impress people.

"Nicole, how are you thinking?" The two sides had talked privately several times, so he asked directly.

"Why should I cooperate with you?" Nicole's right hand slowly turned the coffee cup on the tray, and her long red and gold eyebrows were slightly raised. "If Disney annexed Pixar, you can re-stabilize your position, even..."

Without saying anything, she understood too clearly, her eyes swept across the other person's face and said slowly, "I, what's the benefit?"

"Natalie Portman and Charlize Theron..."

Hearing these two names, Nicole's already pale face instantly turned sickly white. The hand placed on the table tightly clenched, and the long red nails painted in red almost penetrated into the palm of his hand.

"Don't mention these two names in front of me! There is another name!" The voice was cold and there was a tremor that was not easy to detect. "And, Michael, if you want to continue talking, let your people shut up forever!"

"I swear!"

Those unknown privacy can sometimes work better in your hands, which is something Michael Eisner only realized later.

"I have less than fifteen percent of the shares in my hand." Nicole's face looked ugly, as if she was carrying a little crazy.

"Disney will do the rest of the work." Michael Eisner seemed extremely confident. Pixar's management must have had problems. "You only need to agree to Disney's acquisition plan at Pixar's shareholder meeting in June."

"Acquisition?" Nicole's face brought another sarcasm, "Pixar's market value is more than $6 billion. If the remaining small shareholders transfer the shares they have, it is impossible without a bid of $7 billion. Can Disney take out or raise $7 billion in the short term?"

"Besides, I'm not short of money."

Although Disney's market value now reaches 36 billion US dollars, even if it takes half of its price in the short term, its capital chain will probably be broken, causing a crisis for the entire group.

Michael Eisner is still full of confidence. He led the acquisition of ABC TV and is well aware of how to swallow a listed company.

"Disney is currently raising funds, which is a long-term plan." He seemed extremely sincere in both his expression and his words. "If you are willing to push, we will adopt cash transactions and stock exchanges."

"I'm not interested in cash, you should know that I'm not short of this amount of money."

The thin and long eyes suddenly widened, with unhidden ambitions, "Swap Pixar shares in my hand into Disney shares, and then..."
Chapter completed!