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Magic Warriors: Pure Heart of Magic is definitely a serious project, but whether the producer and director are serious is not sure.

It’s pretty unreliable anyway…

Since the project was progressing slowly, Meng Lang stopped paying attention to it after learning about the specific situation.

He has other things to do.

For example, the 2021 Xin Chou model is limited to the Year of the Ox, and the specific IP has not yet been determined. Considering that the Chinese New Year is approaching, this matter must be resolved as soon as possible.

There isn't much time left!

Every year before and after the Spring Festival, PD will announce the zodiac limited models for that year. Since this limited edition represents PD's strategic layout for the whole year, it is of great significance and is known as the Star of the Year, attracting the attention of countless people inside and outside the circle.

The Gengzi Mouse in 2020 is a four-wheel drive vehicle, and the Jihai Pig in 2019 is a Transformers. Both of them were Stars of the Year that year, so who should be chosen as the Star of the Year in 2021?

There was much debate within the company.

Some executives of PD Film and Television strongly support the Armor Warrior series to become the 2021 Xin Chou Niu.

The reason they gave is that the second work in the Armor Warrior series has been confirmed this year. With the overwhelming popularity of its predecessor, the sequel has secured the star of the year in advance.

Kent, CEO of PD (North America), rejected the proposal. Compared with the popular Armor Warriors, he felt that the just-started Super Sentai series needed more support from the group.

No, I don't agree!

President Ono of PD (Neon) retorted: The team focuses on overseas markets, and the East Asian market is dispensable. Ultraman has taken so many resources from the group, why should he support the knights this year!

I support the Armored Warriors!

Listen to me, Super Sentai!

Kamen Rider Saigo!

Why are you making so much noise! ​​Do you think this is a vegetable market? Just be quiet and listen to what other people have to say!

That...Mr. Meng...

PD Animation President Wang Kui, who has always been marginalized and has neither a sense of presence nor a voice, faced his eager colleagues and added weakly: Our animation company also needs support. How about Doraemon? I think the animated version Very...

You're thinking about shit!

As soon as Wang Kui spoke, everyone stopped arguing and criticized with the same hatred: The Transformers are yours, and the four-wheel drive is also yours. The group has helped you twice, and you want a third time?

That's right, so shameless!

As the saying goes, there are only three things you can do!

The heads of many subsidiaries have made up their mind to exclude PD Animation first, no matter how noisy they are.

This B has received support from the group for two consecutive years. If he doesn’t make any achievements, let’s forget it. Does he still want to continue to support him?

Go ahead and dream!

Wang Kui, who had aroused public outrage, did not dare to speak, so he could only look at Mr. Meng with aggrieved eyes, as if to imply: Mr. Meng, please say something!

Meng Lang looked up at the ceiling, pretending to be deaf and dumb.

Well, Wang Kui accepted his fate.

After PD Animation Company was eliminated, this year’s main promotion work can definitely be the live-action IP. But Meng Lang was also hesitant about which IP it was.

Among the three most competitive IPs this year, Super Sentai is mainly for the European and American markets and can be eliminated first.

The remaining Armored Warriors and Kamen Riders are facing Domestic and Neon respectively. As the top two regions in PD revenue, no matter who you choose, it is suitable.

Meng Lang prefers Kamen Rider.

It's not because of Kuuga, but because he considered that over the years, Kamen Rider and Ultraman have been two pillar IPs of PD, and the group's resources have been more concentrated on Ultraman, which has wronged the Knight series.

Of course, this is normal.

After all, Showa Knights and Showa Ultraman, any fool knows who to support.

With the departure of Ishimori, Strongman is coming to an end, and the Kamen Rider series is making great strides into a new era. If we don't support it, it will be too late.

It just so happens that Sora suits me just fine.

Let's vote!

Although I have made a decision in my heart, on the surface, I still have to go through a voting process.

The result is as expected!

President Ono's rhetoric conquered the vast majority of the executives who attended the meeting. Kamen Rider received the highest number of votes. Not only did it become the 2021 Xin Chou Niu limited IP, it also became the group's 2021 support target.

The specific role is Sora!

The design of Xin Chou Niu will be announced in early February, and the release date may be March. As for related support plans, they may not be implemented until Kuwo starts broadcasting.

By the way, how is Bai Cang doing lately?

After the meeting, Meng Lang hung up the video call with others and left President Ono alone to ask about Kuuga's situation.

After all, he still holds the title of chairman of the Kuuga Production Committee, so he should be concerned about the latest developments.

He just finished shooting an episode of material not long ago and is working hard to edit the demos. I believe it won't be long before the demos will be submitted to the production committee...

Do you have enough time?

Meng Lang touched his chin and said, If I remember correctly, the strongman will be finished by the end of this month, right? If he keeps going like this, will he be able to catch up with the schedule?

Hey Yi, there are still two more episodes of Strong Man!

President Ono emphasized: Half a month should be enough. ANB has prepared a plan. If there is no time, they will fill the schedule with variety show specials.

That's good! Meng Lang breathed a sigh of relief.

Neon's weekly broadcast system is very torturous. When the previous and sequels are connected, if something goes wrong in the middle, you may have to queue for several months to change the broadcast schedule.

Of course, this is an ordinary work.

For example, for a popular sequel like Kamen Rider, when time is tight, ANB would rather wait for a while than let people jump in line easily.

Who asked them to invest money...

ANB is also on the list of Sora Production Committee. As a family, it is natural for them to give preferential treatment.

Without the trouble of schedule, the rest depends on how Bai Cang performs.

If the sample is qualified, it will naturally be accepted as soon as possible. But if the sample fails to meet the standards and is not approved by the production committee, Meng Lang will never let Bai Cang off easily.

By the way, where is Ishimori?

Teacher Ishimori has left!

President Ono said with regret: After filming the last two episodes of Strong Man, Mr. Ishimori left Kyoto and just arrived in New York this morning...

What's he doing in New York?

It was normal for Ishimori to leave. He also said that he would take a break after filming Strong Man. But why would he go to New York if he wasn't spending time with his family and children?

I heard I'm receiving an award!

In the video, President Ono spread his hands and said: It's related to comics, I don't know what the specific award is...

alright, I got it!

After telling Ono to take more care of Shi Sen, Meng Lang hung up the video call and scratched his chin thoughtfully.

Ishimori is a cartoonist by profession. He has stated many times that he will not give up his cartooning career and will continue to draw in the future.

Now, he has time to draw!

So here comes the question...

Painting is all about painting anyway, so why not give him a new job and paint something with more commercial value?