Chapter 97 Disney's Core Creative Team?

Chapter 97 Disney's Core Creative Team?

In his previous life, Si Hua was obsessed with music and watched Frozen six times in the movie theater.

I have also bought three Frozen OSTs: one for my own use, one for preaching, and one for my collection.

I'm not exactly intimately familiar with the plot, details, and musical style of the entire film, but I'm certainly very knowledgeable about them.

So ever since that day, when Si Hua used a can of beer to shout out for 50 marks worth of bread—

Ugh, it was the time it takes to drink a can of beer that allowed the scriptwriting and music teams to fully approve of him. After that, whenever Si Hua suggested a change, everyone adopted it without a second thought.

This doesn't mean that Si Hua has any domineering aura, but rather that every suggestion he makes happens to be the optimal solution at that time.

Every time it was the optimal solution, which was nothing short of a miracle for these religious Americans. They believed that Siwa was sent by God to save them.

"Stephen, this is the latest script. Would you like to take a look?"

"Dear Moog, I won't watch it. It's all thanks to the guys' hard work. I believe in them, and they believe in me."

"I didn't ask you that, why are you suddenly getting all sentimental?"

Moog was speechless: "I just wanted you to take a look. Is there anything that needs to be changed? If not, then I'll have to show it to Mr. Egger."

In just one week, under Si Hua's leadership, Mu Ge and his team not only completed the rewriting of the new script, but also created the basic framework for the core background music tracks.

"Speaking of which, if the script is finalized, how long will it take to complete the revised version?"

Moog said helplessly, "We haven't done a specific evaluation yet. However, the group's senior management gave our team a deadline: it must be released globally this summer."

Si Hua was taken aback. Was the timing really that tight? That was outrageous!

It's already early April. Even if we count from August, there are only about four months left in the summer.

No wonder when I saw the writing team and the music team before, I felt that everyone exuded a faint sense of death.

"If we calculate based on 4 months, is it still possible to make it?"

Si Hua asked, "I won't even mention the shots that need to be remade or the storyboards that need to be added—what about the voice-over? What about the marketing?"

Upon hearing Si Hua's persistent questioning, Mu Ge's spirits visibly waned, indicating that he was truly at his wit's end.

"Sigh... I guess we can only take it one step at a time."

Moog sighed deeply, took the script and some of the music that had already been produced, and walked outside.

Halfway there, they realized that Si Hua hadn't followed.

He turned and asked, "Stephen, why aren't you leaving?"

Si Hua pointed to his nose: "Huh? Does this have to do with me?"

"How could you not be involved? The new script, the new music, and the core of the whole story—it all came from you."

"Do you think Mr. Egger wants to hear what I have to say, or what you have to say?"

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Brother, I'm not in a legitimate position right now.

Disney CEO Iger is currently dealing with a month's worth of accumulated work.

For the past month, he and his team have been traveling back and forth between Beijing and Shanghai in China. Only after they finished looking at the proposed site in Beijing a couple of days ago did their trip to China come to an end.

Things weren't going so smoothly at first, but everything changed after Si Hua's name was brought up.

Now, the group's most important animation project has also received good news.

According to Moog, the reason why the revisions to this animated film project went so smoothly was because of Si Hua's involvement.

Moog also stated that the new script will definitely satisfy everyone.

"Could he really be an angel sent by God to save Disney?" Old Iger wondered to himself.

After all, he's involved in every crackdown on prostitution; it's really hard to explain.

At that moment, Iger's president's secretary knocked on his office door.

"Mr. President, Mr. Muge and Mr. Si are already waiting in the meeting room."

"Okay, I understand." Aiger didn't look up: "Go and notify all the directors and above who are currently in the company and are qualified to attend."

"Yes, Mr. President."

After half an hour.

When Si Hua and Mu Ge entered the large conference room, led by a blonde female assistant, they found it already packed.

Si Hua was about to lean closer to Mu Ge and whisper something when he realized that the guy's teeth were chattering uncontrollably.

Okay, no need to ask anymore, it seems they're all leaders.

"Allison, sit down, don't embarrass yourself." Old Deng, who was in the middle of the conference room, spoke up, looking helpless.

Everyone knows that Allison Moog is very capable, but no one has ever dared to put him in the position of director or producer.

Because his mental resilience is too poor.

Thinking of this, Aiger turned to Si Hua and said.

"Stephen, hello, genius from the East, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Robert Iger, you can just call me Robert."

It seems this old man is none other than Robert Iger, the legendary current head of Disney.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Robert."

"I originally planned to meet you when I was in the capital, but unfortunately we missed each other." Old Aiger smiled gently.

"It's not too late to see each other today."

Aiger laughed and said, "I've been friends with your principal and teachers for many years, and this trip to China was largely thanks to their help."

"So we won't go into the details of the script today; a special leadership team will give me an evaluation report later."

"I mainly want to hear your thoughts on Disney's future strategic development."

Si Hua was clearly taken aback; this turn of events was completely different from what he had expected!

Didn't you come here today specifically to read the script?

"I don't quite understand."

"Your teacher, Yansheng, told me that you have unique insights into market development."

Perhaps realizing that her question was a bit abrupt, Egger turned to more detailed questions.

"Stephen, tell me, what do you think about Disney building a large-scale theme park in mainland China?"

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Is this appropriate?

"Just treat this as casual conversation," Egger encouraged.

"So I just said something random?"

Si Hua was a little excited. What time traveler doesn't like to wield power and command the world?

"I believe that Disney's decision to push forward with the construction of a large-scale theme park resort in mainland China at this point in time is an extremely crucial and wise judgment."

"What's the reason?"

"Robert, can you turn down the largest untapped market in Disney's history?"

Aiger shook his head and said, "You're right. So, do you think we should put this amusement park in Beijing or Shanghai?"

"It must be Shanghai, the most economically developed region in China, home to 300 million high-spending consumers in the Yangtze River Delta."

"These alone are enough to propel Disney forward by leaps and bounds."

"Continue," Egger nodded.

"The future Shanghai Disneyland will be the master switch of the Chinese market; it is not just a single project."

"It will be an amplifier for Disney IPs, a consumer entry point, and an engine for the entire industry chain."

"In the future, Disney's box office revenue, merchandise, streaming media, licensing revenue, themed hotels, cultural tourism real estate, and so on will all depend on it as a foundation."

Iger's smile widened as he continued, "So, how do you think we should accelerate the development of the Shanghai Disneyland theme park project?"

"Give up some of the profits, and even give up controlling stake in the project owner company in Shanghai, relinquish a portion of the ticket revenue and operating revenue of Huaxia Operation Company, and at the same time voluntarily accept Huaxia's localized supervision."

"It's about exchanging short-term gains for a long-term legitimate presence and exclusive status in China—without this theme park in Shanghai, Disney wouldn't even be able to get its doors open in China."

"Moreover, theme parks based on big IPs are not something that only Disney has in the form of resort businesses."

"Universal, Lego, and Six Flags are all eyeing the Chinese market. You're not without competitors, but you can't wait."

This is basically what Disney and the Shanghai government are negotiating, and it's kept very secret; theoretically, no one should know about it.

This young man, however, saw through it all.

Yansheng, you have a genius disciple.

But now, he's mine.

"Stephen, would you be willing to join Disney and become one of our advisors for China affairs?"

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"And you will be a core member of Disney's creative talent pool, giving you a say in most of our projects and strategic decisions."

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"For example, if you take over the revision and remake of Frozen, we will provide you with the same support and treatment as co-creative directors and executive producers."

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