02-19-2004, 10:43 PM
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MGM discloses talks with Pixar
Hollywood heavyweight Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. told investors Wednesday that it would "love to be in business with" Emeryville-based Pixar Animation Studios Inc., which ended talks with long-time partner Walt Disney Co. last month.
In a conference call, MGM vice chairman and operating chief Chris McGurk said the studio would be "the best fit" compared with other studios for Pixar in a worldwide distribution deal. Other hollywood studios such as Warner Bros., Sony and Fox have made overtures towards Pixar since the company first began exploring the potential for a new distribution agreement last summer.
"We have spoken to Pixar and we do intend to speak with them again very soon," McGurk said during the call. "We would love to be in business with them."
McGurk pointed out that MGM doesn't have any competitive animated films or other competitive family franchise.
Pixar's deal with Disney runs for two more films -- "The Incredibles," slated for release later this year; and "Cars," slated for release in late 2005. The company was legally enabled to start talks with other potential partners after last spring's delivery of "Finding Nemo."
Since then, Pixar has been in talks with Disney to revise the terms of their current agreement. But the two companies were unable to agree on terms, and Pixar CEO Steve Jobs announced on Jan. 29 that talks between the companies were over.
MGM discloses talks with Pixar
Hollywood heavyweight Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. told investors Wednesday that it would "love to be in business with" Emeryville-based Pixar Animation Studios Inc., which ended talks with long-time partner Walt Disney Co. last month.
In a conference call, MGM vice chairman and operating chief Chris McGurk said the studio would be "the best fit" compared with other studios for Pixar in a worldwide distribution deal. Other hollywood studios such as Warner Bros., Sony and Fox have made overtures towards Pixar since the company first began exploring the potential for a new distribution agreement last summer.
"We have spoken to Pixar and we do intend to speak with them again very soon," McGurk said during the call. "We would love to be in business with them."
McGurk pointed out that MGM doesn't have any competitive animated films or other competitive family franchise.
Pixar's deal with Disney runs for two more films -- "The Incredibles," slated for release later this year; and "Cars," slated for release in late 2005. The company was legally enabled to start talks with other potential partners after last spring's delivery of "Finding Nemo."
Since then, Pixar has been in talks with Disney to revise the terms of their current agreement. But the two companies were unable to agree on terms, and Pixar CEO Steve Jobs announced on Jan. 29 that talks between the companies were over.
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