"Lasseter, you are a very busy man now. Apart from the last celebration party, I asked you to play golf several times, but you were not available."
Kyle looked at Lasseter with resentment.
"Haha, sorry, I'm busy lately." Lasseter waved his hand apologetically.
The two have known each other for more than a year, and thanks to Kyle's help, they have become quite close friends. I also know that he is very busy recently.
Well, I'm busy planning and producing Pixar's second feature-length computer animation, "A Bug's Life."
In addition, Pixar has also benefited from the rise in stock prices and has recently expanded its staff from a few dozen people to nearly 400 people today.
"Haha, it seems that you are really strong now. And you, the Pixar guys, will become even more awesome in the future!" Kyle exclaimed.
Hearing this, Lasseter waved his hand and smiled, "It's okay, it's okay."
Lasseter was modest, but the man next to him was not so modest.
"Hmph~!"
Jobs looked at Kyle seriously and said, "Mr. Page, Pixar was great in the past, is great now, and will be even greater in the future. This is a matter of course. We don't need your flattery."
Alpaca~!
Oh shit!
I was just praising you, why are you criticising me?!
Kyle was a little annoyed for a moment.
The whole of America said that Jobs was arrogant and conceited. Kyle didn't think it was that serious before, but now it seems to be true.
After a little thought, Kyle understood.
When I met Jobs in 1995, he was at his most destitute and his lowest point. At that time, he couldn't be a big shot even if he wanted to be, and could only act like a grandson.
But now, with the explosive popularity of "Toy Story", Pixar's market value has reached more than ten billion US dollars. He no longer pretends to be a grandson and has once again regained his arrogant nature.
Moreover, it is said that he may return to Apple shortly.
This is indeed the case. According to the original trajectory of time and space, Jobs will return to Apple in January 1997 and take over the company.
"Jobs, our two companies have worked together before, so there's no need for you to say that."
Kyle said, suppressing his anger.
Jobs shook his head and said, "There's no need to say that, but when I think about how I sold you the Toy Story peripheral rights at a low price, I get really angry. I've always been the only one taking advantage of others, and no one can take advantage of me, Steve Jobs."
OK~!
Just because of this sentence, Kyle was no longer angry.
"Haha, when it comes to taking advantage, I'm not afraid."
"I'm happy to see you feel aggrieved."
Kyle is not a good person either. When it comes to saying irritating words, he does not show any mercy.
"You....!"
Jobs looked at the grinning Kyle angrily and realised that he could do nothing and could only leave secretly.
Lasseter curled his lips and said helplessly: "Kyle, can't you give him some leniency? After all, you know he is just an old kid, just talking nonsense."
Kyle continued, "Hey, I just said that. Who knew he would still be so bad-tempered? He's not magnanimous at all and always remembers those trivial things."
Victor on the side shook his head and said nothing.
Jobs was not a good-tempered person;
Kyle was not much better. Once he encountered something unpleasant, he would constantly say words like "fuck", "damn", and "bastard".
"Hey Lasseter, you just said that about your boss, Aren't you afraid that he will flip the table?" Kyle asked curiously.
Lasseter smiled and said, "No. Like I said, he's just harsh in words, but he's very nice to everyone at Pixar."
Kyle nodded.
From what I understand, this is the fact.
You know, in the future, Pixar's working environment and atmosphere will truly be the best in the United States!
Office buildings in the style of single-family villas, abundant food available at any time, large areas of green space, personal free studios, various indoor activities, a football field and swimming pool in front of your own house... and so on, which one is not fascinating?
Extremely superior benefits and working environment are important conditions for the formation of these awesome people at Pixar!
From this, we can see that Jobs had nothing to say about everyone at Pixar.
....
Soon.
As the cocktail party officially started time approached, bigwigs from all walks of life in Hollywood began to appear one after another!
The DreamWorks Big Three: Spielberg, Katzenberg, and David Geffen;
Great director Cameron James;
Barry Meyer, future CEO of Warner Bros.
Rupert Murdoch, owner of 20th Century Fox;
Paramount's boss, Sumner Redstone;
two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks;
Bruheimer, a well-known Hollywood producer;
....
Wait, big guys, which one of them is not a big shot famous in North America?
Seeing them enjoying such a glorious life, Kyle couldn't help but curl his lips at Victor and said, "Victor, don't envy them. In a few years, we will also be guests of honour at major cocktail parties."
After saying that, he added: "Well, more popular than them."
Hearing this, Victor smiled and said, "Boss, as long as you are happy."
Victor didn't quite believe what Kyle said.
Or any normal person would do the same. After all, man, they are the top six in Hollywood! Can they be surpassed just by saying so?
Kyle still has some confidence!
"I'm a time traveller. No matter how badly I'm doing, as long as I seize the two major events of the Internet bubble in early 2000 and the global financial crisis in 2008, I will be able to make a fortune."
In the following time, Kyle and Victor turned on the shameless mode.
Expand your network madly and shamelessly.
"Hello ~"
"Hello, Will Smith, my name is Kyle Walder, I'm a director and the owner of a film company."
The first target Kyle contacted was Will Smith.
With the release of "Independence Day" a while ago, Will Smith became a global celebrity. Of course, as far as Kyle knows, he will become even more popular in the next ten years.
"Men in Black", "Ali", "I, Robot", "The Pursuit of Happyness", "I Am Legend", etc., which of these films he starred in did not achieve extremely high box office around the world?
It is worth it for Kyle to know him now!
....
The second target is Leo.
"Mr. DiCaprio, nice to meet you."
"I'm the boss of a movie company, but I also have a chain of peripheral stores. Um, SpongeBob SquarePants."
"Oh? You've heard of it? That's even better."
"Yes, although we only have 7 stores in Los Angeles, our reputation and sales are definitely among the best in Los Angeles and even in the entire California region."
"Oh~, there will be opportunities for cooperation in movies in the future."
"I just want to ask you this time, are you interested in becoming the spokesperson for our SpongeBob House?"
"Don't worry, according to your fame, I will give you a high price!"
Kyle held a glass of wine and chatted with Little Leo incessantly.
Leonardo DiCaprio became famous very early. Starting from "Growing Pains", he has become a well-known child star in the United States. In 1993, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for "A Different Sky". In 1995, he became the best actor at the Berlin Film Festival.
It is no exaggeration to say that even if he had not become famous all over the world because of "Titanic", he would not be an ordinary movie actor.
Of course, now he is more of a literary and artistic male god!
Its commercial value is not high.
Especially now that he has lost the halo of a child star, he doesn't have many endorsements.
Well, the endorsement fee is not too high!
Otherwise, facing him years later, Kyle would never consider taking action.
"I'm smart. As long as I sign him, my SpongeBob SquarePants house will also benefit after Titanic is released."
"I am such a clever kid!"
Kyle began to have wild thoughts.
The two-hour cocktail party ended quickly.
Kyle and Victor just felt that the trip was worthwhile. They met a lot of important people. Even if they didn't have much friendship with them now, they would be able to establish friendship with them later.
After returning home, the excited Kyle received a phone call and got another good news.
"Mr. Page, our ICQ development is complete. Would you like to come and take a look tomorrow?"
After hearing the news, Kyle was very excited and not sleepy at all, even though it was almost 11 p.m.