The annual summer vacation and Christmas are the most competitive times for film companies, and many excellent films will be released at these two times.
The advantage of the Christmas stall is that when the American family is resting, many families will go into the cinema to watch their favorite movies, and it is very close to the selection of the Oscars. If you get a double harvest of box office film reviews, you will undoubtedly be great for yourself. bonus points.
In the summer vacation, the children who go to school will have a lot of free time. As long as they can attract them, it is possible to go to the cinema to watch repeatedly. With the long cycle, the box office will undoubtedly be higher than usual. So "Toy Story" chose to be released on Independence Day!
In fact, as early as June, many film critics had already watched the pilot film and wrote film reviews. I have to say that Jobs is very good at public relations, and these film reviews are basically compliments.
"This is history
The first animation produced entirely by computer, Pixar showed us a long-film animation that is different from traditional hand-painting. I believe this will be another milestone in the history of animation! "—The Los Angeles Times
"This is a story about your toy that actually has life. It may sound ordinary, but it will be another revolution in animation since Snow White was born 40 years ago!" - The New Yorker Magazine .
"It can be said that the development of computer technology has created Pixar. To ordinary people, this may only be a touching comedy animation, but those with a keen sense of smell will find that this is the 50 years since Disney showed "Snow White". The biggest leap in animation!" - Fortune;
The film reviews of these articles immediately whetted people’s appetites. Many people couldn’t help but discuss what kind of cartoon this would be, and what kind of concept the so-called full computer production was. Over the weekend, it grossed $12 million in just three days, and over $30 million in the next three-day weekend. In the first 12 days of its release, Toy Story earned a whopping $70 million! As I said before, there are many people who can't wait to buy a ticket and watch it again after watching it.
"It's a well-known fact that kids play with toys. We all play with toys more or less, whether they're dolls, dolls, or green GIs... But what if toys came to life? what? what would they say? in history
In Toy Story, the first full-length computer-animated film, Pixar and Disney brought this theory to life by chronicling the life of a cowboy doll! "
"Let's look at the story, cowboy Woody is the little master's favorite toy, the head of all the toys, whenever the little master is away, they will play with themselves. But let all the toys fear the most Yes, it is the addition of new toys, because it means that other toys will fall out of favor or even be abandoned, even the little owner's favorite cowboy Woody, after the arrival of the space toy Buzz Lightyear, also produced this This kind of crisis. So Woody tried every possible way to drive Bass away, but accidentally, both of them fell into the neighbor's yard, and the neighbor's child is a toy sadist, all toys fall into his hands, they will Being torn apart, Woody and Bass want to avoid bad luck and want to go home, so they have to work together."
"Maybe this introduction is too simple, but I can't think of a better word to describe them, the timid dinosaur, the funny spring dog. The nagging Mr. Gacha, and the owner who loves himself but doesn't want to lose himself status, Woody, who finally realized he was wrong, and Buzz Lightyear, who always thought he was a space fighter, and Buzz Lightyear, who was encouraged by Woody after discovering the truth, these characters are so real, funny, full of dynamism, unmatched by the mediocre characters in many live-action films,"
"Toy Story's high rating is appropriate, even necessary. In fact, we have to go back to 1939 to find a comparable film, and that is the one that made the world go crazy. The Wizard of Oz"."
"It is worth mentioning that the screenwriter of the animation is Miss Angela, who is known as a talented Hollywood girl. She adds those negative or beautiful feelings of human beings-jealousy, hatred, like, friendship to toys to give them life, It's really the best idea! Speaking of which, this is the young lady who has
The second work that is close to her age, without the weirdness of "Hide and Seek" and "The Sixth Sense", and without the romance of "Sleepless in Seattle" and "My Best Friend's Wedding", while abandoning "The Lion King" The atmosphere, and some are just a childlike heart. If the toys really have life, I believe that going to Miss Angela's house is a good choice. "
"Okay, let's sigh at last, finally there is such a time, the advertisement did not deceive us!"
—Kevin McManus, The Washington Post
There are many other such accolades, such as Janet Maslin of The New York Times in an article that paid tribute to the film's "brilliant anthropomorphism" and "pleasantly witty"; and Richard of Time Magazine. Chris said "I can't imagine a movie more interesting than Toy Story" and declared "Toy Story" "the most creative comedy of the year".
Others include Newsweek's David Anson, who called the film a "miracle" with "very intelligent and rich character through the use of sophisticated computer stunts"; and the national television show Siskel and Egypt. Burt Film Review awarded Toy Story "Two Thumbs" accolades.
Of course, there are also a few dissonant voices in these compliments. Some critics, apparently bewildered by the overwhelming Disney logo, thought the entire movie was made by Disney, or that Pixar was just animating it.
The film's predominantly male character made a Chicago Tribune reviewer complain: "Toy Story is a boys' movie, and it feels like Disney apologized for 'In the Wind'... Why Andy's only female toy Does the doll have to be a cautious, flickering-eyed little bobo?"
And the front page headline of "Daily Variety Show" simply reads: The box office of the summer vacation belongs to "toys", and Disney movies set off a holiday viewing climax! Also confused was The Hollywood Reporter, whose headline read: Toys smashed, first movie to make $20 million in three days over the weekend!
At this time, all the entertainment media did not realize the relationship between Angela and Pixar, and just thought that she was in charge of the screenwriting of "Toy Story", so when they wanted to interview Angie and talk about the creation of this animation, they had to After I traveled, I didn't get into it.
But Fortune was different. As a business magazine, it was very focused on financial issues. Jobs took Pixar public a week after Toy Story was released. In just one day, the stock price soared from $22 per share to $49.50, and the closing price of the day was $39, minus the banker's fee, Pixar's worth has exceeded 100 million! And Jobs's stock has naturally turned into hundreds of millions, which is no less than the full value he had when he left Apple ten years ago. Looking at the embarrassment after he left Apple, Fortune Magazine has to make another interview. .
"If I knew how much it would cost to make Pixar work in 1986, I doubt I would have bought it." Jobs was candid during the interview, "You know, it only cost 50 million a year ago. You can buy it from me, luckily I persevered."
He talked eloquently, about his partners, about his vision, about Andrew and Ed, and naturally he also talked about Angela.
"…To be honest, if it wasn't for Angela's timely capital injection, maybe we would continue to grope and persevere in the dark, yes that's right, Miss Angela Mason, she not only brought a great script but also a lot of money, I Think it will be her smartest investment! Mr. Jared will be very happy."
Although it has been known that someone has injected funds into Pixar, for various reasons - the neglect of Silicon Valley's "ugly duckling" Pixar, and Angela has not directly injected funds in her own name, etc. - they have not investigated who did it. Investment, so when she learned her name, she couldn't help but be surprised. You must know that she now has a 36% stake in Pixar, which is worth at least 500 million! And she's only 15!
Immediately followed by intense curiosity, according to Jobs, when Angela made the investment decision, she was only 14 years old. How did she make this decision? Why? How did she convince her father? Do you know that when she was investing, it was the hardest time for Pixar
The editor-in-chief of "Fortune" immediately decided to invite Angela to be on the cover and do an exclusive interview before this issue was finished. They have an advantage in this - the girl's father, Jared Mason is also a board member of Time Inc. one!
Facing the full-length mirror, Angela adjusted her neckline, put on her coat, and looked at the girl in the mirror, with black women's leather shoes, a decent women's black suit with a clean white shirt, and a slightly shorter cut. The straightened hair and the light make-up on her face made her look very capable, both feminine and heroic, very fascinating.
"Hey dear, try this one again." Mom took out a set of gray women's suits from the cabinet and gestured with a smile.
"I think this is good, and you don't need to change it." The girl sighed in her stomach. Do you need to keep changing it like this
"Darling, this is really not like what a girl said. If you don't try it a few times, how do you know if there will be something more suitable?" Elena shrugged, "Come on."
I wasn't a girl at all, so Angela couldn't help complaining in her stomach, then looked at Annie who had been staying by her side, hoping she could help to say a few words, but Annie's mouth was tightly closed and her eyes were looking Looking elsewhere, looking like she didn't know anything, Angela couldn't help but feel a little depressed.
"It's just an exclusive interview, do I need this?" the girl muttered.
"Of course, you are now the youngest billionaire lady, dear." Elena said with a smile.
Youngest Miss Billionaire? It's an awkward name. Angela pouted, and a bit of confusion rose in her heart. Is she really a billionaire