The entertainment industry shouldn't be like this

Qu Xiang once again felt that Dunhuang had a temperament completely different from the five majors.

——The next day, the project she "smoothly" pulled to Dunhuang was put on the approval agenda!
First of all, of course, she will give a more specific introduction to this project.

But Wang Wei listened thoughtfully.

One thing is very interesting-the idea of ​​two time-spaces and transforming toys all started in the island country next door, and it was not very popular in the island country at the beginning.

It’s just that in the current time and space, there are more variables for Huaguo’s early rise, so it has been introduced by Hasbro in the United States and Huaguo’s Xinwu Toys to make localized adaptations. "Transformers" is no longer called "Transformers"——

The localization of the United States, combined with its prosperous car culture, the carrier of deformation has naturally become a car, and the name has also become "autobot"; and the localization of Xinwu toys surprised Wang Wei, and the carrier of deformation has all become tanks. It is a violent machine full of military virtues such as warships, warships, and fighter planes, so it is called "transformation warrior"!
After listening to Qu Xiang's detailed narration, Wang Wei finally understood why the film adaptation copyright that he imagined was supposed to be scrambled for by the five giants has fallen to the point where almost no one cares about it.

First of all, Xinwu Toys’ own death-they think that the old series of “Transformers” has little potential to be tapped, so they simply let the cartoons that promote the real toys “dead” a batch of old toys, so that they can launch new ones. "Transformers"; unexpectedly, the audience did not buy it, and the sales of "Transformers" plummeted...

This is just one of them, and the more important thing is the difficulty of film adaptation.

Wang Chuanqi nodded after listening.
"I can understand the choice of Lianya Entertainment. If I have so many popular IPs on hand, I don't like the copyright of this toy animation adaptation;"

"Leaving aside the rest, can the current special effects technology really make it into a live-action movie?"

Of course he knows that today's special effects production technology is advancing by leaps and bounds, but this also means a huge investment in development.

Take "Jurassic Park" that Wang Wei is currently producing as an example. The clips with real dinosaurs only account for about one-ninth of the total length of the film, but the investment in special effects accounts for more than one-third of the production cost;

Is this still Wang Wei's clever use of CG and physical models, and the length of the CG shots is limited; what about the film adaptation of transforming toys?CG special effects were required almost from start to finish, it was a sea of ​​fun!

In contrast to the high development costs, Xinwu Company must occupy the majority of the peripheral toys. The pay and harvest are so unequal, and there is no shortage of IP with full copyright in the top five hands, so why let it go? In the eyes?

To put it simply, this seems to be a project that small companies cannot afford to develop and large companies "tasteless".

"We don't have to care what other people think."

Shen Zhenyi rested her cheeks on both hands, and said,
"To put it bluntly, there are two keys to whether this project can be launched - one is the commercial potential, and the other is whether we can adapt it well;"

"And the latter determines the evaluation of the former—only when the adaptation is completed, can the theoretical commercial potential be truly poached;"

"So, at the end of the day, can we make a good adaptation?"

Following her words, everyone's eyes fell on Wang Wei.

——The adaptation of an animation into a live-action movie is a pitfall, and this kind of protagonist is not strictly a human animation adaptation, but a pit within a pit!
If it is put on the agenda by ordinary people, it will be rejected at this first hurdle.

But since it is Wang Wei, everyone has a little more confidence for no reason.

Wang Wei did not ambiguous,
"It doesn't matter if the technology is not mature enough, we can win the adaptation copyright first, as for the specific adaptation work, leave it to me!"

——Although the "Transformers" movie adaptation in this life is definitely different from the previous life, but with the memory of the previous life that has both rave reviews and scolding as a reference, he is more confident in adapting it than anyone else.

as predicted--

"With your words, we have a lot of confidence in winning the copyright of the adaptation!"

Pharaoh clapped the board and said,
"Then what we have to consider now is how to quickly win the adaptation copyright."

Everyone understands what he means.

Of course, few companies are optimistic about the film copyright of "Transformers", but if they hear that Dunhuang is interested, especially Wang Wei, it is obvious that they will turn around.

After all, Wang Wei's reputation of "smart eyes and pearls" has long been recognized!
For Dunhuang, it is best to finalize the ownership of the copyright quickly.

Under normal circumstances, this is difficult; after all, the copyright owner is not a fool, wouldn't it be more delicious to use Dunhuang to raise the price?

Fortunately, there is Qu Xiang's help.

"Xinwu Company also has a lot of requirements for film adaptations, right?" Lao Wang turned his head and asked Qu Xiang.

"Yes, Xinwu Company has requirements for investment budget and revenue sharing... This is also an important reason why Lianya gave up the copyright." Qu Xiang said without any concealment.

This is also easy to understand. For Xinwu Company, shooting live-action movies is nothing more than trying to sell toys better. If there is no sufficient budget and relatively sure adaptation, it is better to continue to hold the copyright in their own hands.

Frankly speaking, if Dunhuang is just an ordinary second-tier film company, Xinwu Company may be completely dismissive of Dunhuang's olive branch-choosing between the Big Five and Dunhuang, they will definitely trust the powerful Big Five;
The situation is different now: Wang Wei dared to make a promise, the key is that they dare to believe it; and "My Neighbor Totoro" has become a big hit in the surrounding area, which proves that Dunhuang has the strength to expand the cake of derivative products...

This gave Dunhuang a chance to chop the mess with a sharp knife!

Others talk to each other, from the guarantees that can be given, the benefits that can be compromised, the bottom line that must be adhered to... Help supplement various negotiation details.

It didn't take long for a consensus to be reached - to win the copyright of the film adaptation, to start project preparations depending on the progress of special effects technology, and Wang Wei agreed to be the first producer...

Qu Xiang was a little dazed.

She finally realized what kind of company she joined!
Even if the same project is placed in Lianya Entertainment or any of the other Big Four companies, even if it is given the green light, it must undergo layers of scrutiny and rounds of quarrels;

This is not just because bureaucracy is prevalent within any behemoth—Dunhuang is no longer a "small company";

More importantly, there is no Dinghaishenzhen such as Wang Wei who "thinks he can do it, and then soon proves that he can do it" like Wang Wei!

It is not difficult to imagine miracles when you meet the right person with the efficiency that exceeds the limit!

This matter has been edified a lot, the cohesion has exploded, and the combat effectiveness has naturally exploded!

Fortunately, I am on this boat!

Qu Xiang suddenly thought happily.

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