Last year Quote by Greg Weisman
“What goes through one's head when Disney asked for 52 more shows? I remember seeing that in the supplemental features...When they first said "52" I literally laughed, I thought they were kidding. They said, "Well, how many do you think could do?" And I said, "Well, we've got 6 scripts in the works, so 6 obviously we could do. We did 13 last year, I think we could do 13 this year without a problem." I said, "If we really pushed it, I think we could do 18." And they said, "What about 52?" I started laughing but they were serious and eventually they did get the 52 episode order.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Animation Production Discussion, Greg Weisman, 2015
Negotiating ambitious production goals requires realistic assessment and flexibility.
In simple terms: Set realistic goals, stay adaptable.
Key Takeaway
Align expectations with capacity.
Themes
project management
creativity
negotiation
Mood
reflective
professional
Type
inspirational
cautionary
When to use this quote
- TV series planning
- studio meetings
- script development
Key Concepts
budget constraints
timeline pressure
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies ensure feasible commitments?
- How to handle scope creep?
A Different Perspective
Overpromising can damage credibility.
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