November 21, 1995, 11.50 pm.

Los Angeles, Hollywood Chinese Theatre Cinema.

"Man, relax, don't be nervous, it's not the first time you've watched it." Zucker whispered.

"Okay, but no matter how many times I see it, I'm a little nervous, you know." John Lasseter smiled bitterly.

Seeing this, Zhuke couldn't help but laugh and scolded: "John, I invested a lot of money in the Toy Story peripheral projects. Is it really good for you to say this? It will disappoint investors."

"I apologize, friend." Lasset waved his hand quickly.

That's right, today Zucker had an appointment with John Lasseter to watch a movie.

This is also Zhuke's intentional appeal. After all, Lasset is a master in the animation field in the future. If you don't spend much money on building relationships, why not do it?

Well, today I watched "Toy Story" produced by Pixar Animation.

You said the premiere?

Don't joke, man, where is Pixar animation rich now?

Otherwise, you thought that Jobs would be blushing a few months ago because of Zucker's $800,000 authorization fee, and used the negotiator of Dabel Negotiation Company.

"I said, man, after Pixar goes public, don't forget to invite me to a big meal. I remind you to buy the full amount of stock."

Zucker said suddenly.

Upon hearing this, Lasset was stunned and his face collapsed.

"Zhuke, it's okay if you don't say this. I feel sorry for it. In order to list the shares, my entire net worth, including the house and the car, was mortgaged. If Pixar failed to go public, I would go bankrupt."

Pixar Animation is on the market?

How could it fail?!

But to be honest, it was actually very sudden that Pixar Animation Studio decided to go public.

Jobs used his genius judgment a few weeks before Toy Story was released, and he and Pixar's founding team said: Pixar is going to go public.

The team members were surprised that the movie had not been released yet, where is the city to go to?

Jobs' logic for his own judgment is as follows: If Toy Story fails, then shut down the company, but if it becomes a hit, Disney will definitely realize Pixar's threat and will restart the negotiations (because Toy Story has Disney's investment). At this time, Pixar must have sufficient funds to prove that without Disney, Pixar can continue to operate, so that it can gain greater benefits in the negotiations.

As it turns out, Jobs' judgment was correct.

After the release of "Toy Story", Pixar Animation was launched in just one week. The market value was valued at 20 million US dollars at the beginning, which may be less than yet. In just one month, it reached 1 billion US dollars.

It's fifty times more!

"You're so sorry!"

"If it weren't for the Jobs' sloppy and treacherous, I would have only allocated shares to the founding team before going public, and I would have wanted to get involved."

That's right, Zucker was full of envy for Lassett!

Although Pixar Animation has to buy part of the full share allotment for Lassett by himself, it is enough to ensure that in one month he will become a rich man with a net worth of more than ten million US dollars, far exceeding Juke.

"Hahaha, man, after hearing your envious words, I feel much more relaxed. Don't worry, I will definitely treat you to a big meal after the company goes public." Lasset laughed.

Soon, the movie began.

Although Zucker has watched Toy Story more than once in the future, when he saw the cowboy Sheriff Houdy and astronaut Buss Lightyear on the screen, he couldn't help but sigh.

"Although I can't participate in Pixar's internal share allocation, I can also get involved when it goes public. Not to mention fifty times profit, but ten times profits must be achieved, hehe."

Thinking of this, Zhuke became happy.

As long as you make money, Zhuke's mood is beautiful!

.........

Zhuke's mood is beautiful, but some people are sad.

For example: Zucker's old leader James Sean, including Charlize Theron, an employee who has not yet been reborn.

"Shopkeeper, do you think there is something wrong with the boss's spirit? He will open a store in the early morning?"

The emperor is unhappy.

Who works in the middle of the night and is stingy, has not paid overtime pay yet.

When I think of this, the young Saihuang was full of resentment.

"Charlize, you can't talk about our boss. Don't look at him being stingy and a little stingy, but... well, I don't know why he asked us to open the door in the middle of the night today."

James gritted his teeth and said, "Isn't it just that Toy Story has been released? I don't want to believe how popular it can be!"

Yes, no one believes that Toy Story will be a big hit, including everyone in Pixar animation.

The employees of the SpongeBob store in Los Angeles Waterfront Avenue, Rodeo Avenue stores, Hollywood Heights Shopping Center stores, etc., all of the employees of the seven SpongeBob chains were gritting their teeth at Juke.

The one who still works in the middle of the night is Zhuke’s employee!

.........

Time passed by the grievances of Zucker's employees. 90 minutes passed.

The first group of viewers in the United States to watch the Toy Story movie went out of the cinema. They all started a heated discussion.

“The movie is really good.”

"Yes, I didn't expect that 3D animated movies are so good!"

"Yes, it's twice as good as the previous animated movies, no, it's ten times better!"

"I like Cowboy Sheriff Houdy, Buss Light Years, Cowgirl Tris, Spring Dog, etc."

The audience's discussion is enough to show that Toy Story is really successful.

Upon hearing this, John Lasseter, who had just walked out of the cinema, and Zhuke, was relieved.

Success!

Having these discussions is to start successfully.

"Husband, do we want to buy some Toy Story dolls? I really like Bus Lightyear."

Suddenly, a voice came into Zucker's ears.

Zhu Ke immediately looked over, but he was a beautiful woman in her 20s talking to his boyfriend.

The sound of buying dolls not only came to Zhuke's ears, but also the ears of many viewers.

"Yes, we can also buy a few Buss Lightyears and Woody's dolls."

"It's not good to buy a doll, it's good to buy a few buckles."

...........

However, viewers who like Toy Story were soon disappointed.

"Sorry, we don't have Bus Lightyear and Sheriff Houdy's dolls for sale here."

The cinema staff were full of helplessness in their polite answers. Doesn’t “Toy Story” say that the reputation is average? Why do anyone still want to buy it?

"Ah, that's it! Then forget it, it's a pity."

The audience was disappointed.

There is no sales in the cinema. Even if you like it, you can’t kill the staff.

"Ahem... Dear friends, listen to me."

At this time, Zhuke stood up without hesitation and shouted: "Everyone, I know there is a place to sell Toy Story around."

"Uh, where?" John Lasseter cooperated.
Chapter completed!