The Entertainment Empire That Started With Divorce

Chapter 177 Current Situation and Market of Chinese Comics

Chinese comics are quite weak.

Several live-action feature films have reached the 10 billion mark at the box office, while Chinese comics are still around 2 million, excluding Hollywood animation, which can reach [-] to [-] million.

China has no shortage of good stories, but it has been unable to develop due to various reasons.

……

"Uh."

Mr. Zhou’s third project.

Fang Mo simply watched it in front of the computer and put a big cross in his heart. In his memory, there was no collision with the famous animation on the earth, and he was basically determined to hit the street.

"Original?"

Mr. Zhou nodded, "How will the plot transition to the end? There is still a shortage of funds and it is stuck. I hope CCTV will broadcast it to revive the story and respond to emergencies."

No more words were said after that. Fang Mo knew that his queue-jumping had interrupted Mr. Zhou's finishing touch.

Or the queue was jumped due to contract status.

But they had no choice, even if it was just the CCTV children's channel, they couldn't afford to offend it, so they could only accept their bad luck and see where the children's channel could be sold at a good price.

As for Fang Mo, to be honest, there is no hope, and the invitation here today is just to help out with an idea.

Let the plot transition and end.

Fang Mo is professional in screenwriting. Although there are differences between animated films and live-action feature films, he might have connected with them in a flash of inspiration, saving him the trouble.

Otherwise, having a stuck plot would be more uncomfortable than having no money to produce it. Once the plot is smooth, it’s actually not too difficult to make money.

Deceive...oh no, persuade.

"Where's the original plot?"

Next, under the guidance of Mr. Zhou, Fang Mo opened files one by one, changed the animation frame, transitioned the ending of the opening, etc., as well as most of the shots that had been produced, which took a full hour.

"Phew, the foreshadowing is too long."

Fang Mo took a deep breath and pinched his brows, "The overall story is quite good, but the beginning and middle transition are too long. If Mr. Zhou had watched my previous movies, he would understand that the problem is the same."

"There are still unclear branches."

"It is best not to have more than three branch lines outside the main story, and they must be closely connected."

"According to the current setting, the filming time will not be less than 120 minutes, too long is not good."

"Up to 100 minutes."

Animated movies are mostly watched by elementary school children. Two hours is too long and they don’t have enough patience. Even for adult animation, 2 minutes is too long.

90-100 minutes is most suitable.

"My suggestion is to cut off a branch line. There are too many characters and it's useless to tell it in too much detail."

"The starting point is good."

Not only Mr. Zhou was present, but also the original animation screenwriter and others. Hearing the sound, they wanted to say something, but Fang Mo's reputation seemed to be incapable of saying anything.

"The ending reminds you of the theme. The transition is easy to explain. Cut off a branch line and it will be solved immediately."

"If you want box office, you still need word of mouth."

"There has to be a trade-off."

……

There will definitely be a market for Chinese comics in the future. The level of the national economy is very high. Food is enough to have enough food, drink, money in the wallet, and various entertainment needs. Animation has never been a niche, and the niche is just that there is no good animation.

How many people grew up watching various animations as children, and they still have a bit of feelings, although most of them are imported animations, and domestic ones are less good-looking.

But this does not hinder the unlimited potential in the future.

Mr. Zhou and his team firmly believed in this, so they never gave up or hesitated no matter how difficult it was.

Of course, Fang Mo also thinks so, otherwise Xingkong would not be allowed to set up an animation section. If Bears can do ten years of projects, it can also produce ten theatrical versions.

Other original works, such as Journey to the West, Fengshen and White Snake, are actually being worked on after asking around.

Based on this, Fang Mo decided not to do anything else for the time being, and started working on cartoons first.

Bear infested long-term investment, peace of mind.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Zhou."

When they came to the lounge, Fang Mo wanted to have lunch here. Although he didn't help much, he still had to apologize, after all, he took away someone else's schedule.

"It's okay, look away."

Although Mr. Zhou was still a little melancholy, he could only restrain his emotions at this time and said with a smile: "It's not like I gained nothing. At least Director Fang's words made the company's original screenwriters not refute, otherwise ordinary people will not be taught , insist on not changing."

"It can be considered an indirect help."

Fang Mo shrugged. At the same time, he also saw that there was a problem with Mr. Zhou's management ability. There was no problem with being easy-going, but the prerequisite was that the team must be creative and still refused to delete the branch line even when the company's funds were stuck.

To put it bluntly, I still value the work more.

Of course, this is not wrong for an editor. Even finding money to attract investment is what the boss should do. The screenwriters and animators are responsible for completing the animation well.

Internal and external division of labor and clear responsibilities.

"Chinese comics, environment..."

Fang Mo pondered for a moment, "It's almost time to explode, and I'm personally optimistic about the Chinese comic market, otherwise I wouldn't have established an animation department. However, for animated movies, it's really difficult to sell them, and even return Pontus is difficult.”

"In foreign countries with better copyright protection, it's okay if it doesn't make a profit at the box office, but it can make a lot of money from surrounding areas, but the environment here is different."

Mr. Zhou nodded, he knew this.

In fact, this is also the reason why the investment in Chinese comics has never been very large. Don’t look at 2000, 3000 million, [-], [-] million, but Hollywood’s high-quality animations require an investment of tens of millions of dollars, or even hundreds of millions of dollars, and Huaxia coins are worth hundreds of millions. .

In China, let alone hundreds of millions of dollars invested in animated films, a few hundred million is enough for live-action feature films, including special effects.

So generally speaking, no one spends a lot of money to make an animated movie, and all the hard work is in vain.

As long as those who are capable of producing either have other income to supplement themselves, or can attract investment, they can attract investment from big bosses who have a feeling for Guoman.

……

After leaving Zhou's head office, Fang Mo did not go back to the villa but went to Xingyao, met with the CEO to discuss the recent development plan, and implemented it in an orderly manner.

At present, Xingyao's main markets are commercial performances and models, and those that are too high-end will be postponed.

There are some small artists who will also pick up some extras or special play orders, and there will be no more.

There are two top players, Jiang Bo and Xu Hao.

However, apart from the necessary contracts related to Fang Mo, which will go to Xingyao, the rest will be through their own studios or companies. The establishment of Xingyao is a partnership as well as a friendship. It doesn’t matter how much profit you make. That's fine, it's mainly friendship.No matter Fang Mo, Jiang Bo or Xu Hao are developing better and better, Xingyao can also rise and grow slowly, and become fat in one breath. Fang Mo is relatively relaxed if he is not watching here in Kyoto.

"Graduation season is coming."

Fang Mo pondered, "Although good seedlings have basically been scouted out by major companies in advance, don't miss some relatively good ones. If you don't engage in the model of spreading the net to catch fish, at least you need to keep fresh blood to improve our own middle school." Capture the low-end market.”

"Don't worry, we're on guard."

Xiang Yuan nodded. Last night, the CEO of Xingyao was still from Fang Mo's department. He was very concerned about the development of the company. After all, if he did well, he would be rewarded with equity incentives.

Although he is still working part-time now, he is actually the boss in Xingyao. Whether Fang Mo, Jiang Bo or Xu Hao have been away from the company for a long time, no one interferes.

Of course, the entire Xingyao is composed of four forces, and each has its own cronies watching over it.

Basically can't do anything bad.

Moreover, Xiang Yuan has never thought about doing anything bad. After doing his job well, he will have everything he should have. Fang Mo's base camp is in Hangzhou, and if Xingyao here grows and develops, it will only look for managers like him. It’s managed, so there’s nothing to say, just do your best.

Anyway, in addition to having Fang Mo report regularly on work and the company's status, he is the most important person in Xingyao.

Not the boss, just in disguise.

"The office space is a bit small..."

Before leaving Xingyao, Fang Mo took a look at the entire company. He originally rented one and a half floors, but now he was no longer satisfied. Unfortunately, the other side was rented by another company years ago, but the business was different.

In this case, either the new talent training should be directed elsewhere, or the staff should be streamlined.

Fang Mo also had an idea in his mind.

There is no need to work with a company to cultivate new blood. Cooperation with some art centers is actually the most common way, but it is easy to be poached. Of course, with Xingyao's reputation, it is generally impossible to poach them.

Those who are too high-quality will not come to Xingyao.

……

: "Wu~oh~oh~"

: "Change your life to make yourself happy, give up the obsession and the weather will become better, every time you walk is a harvest, what are you waiting for to make the right choice"

: "Let the past go by. Don't care if it's a joke or a lie. The road ahead is actually not complicated. Just remember that you are you."

: "Wu~oh~oh~"

: "I am still the same young man as before. Time is just a test and the faith in my heart has not diminished at all. The young man in front of me still has the same face as before. No matter how many difficulties and dangers I face, I will never give up."

: "Say never never give up, Like a fire, Wu oh oh~"

: "Miya miya miya miya miya, Call me, Miya miya miya~"

: "Chasing every light that comes around you in life, let the world shine because of your presence. In fact, you and I are no different; as long as you are willing to draw an imagination for hope, you will definitely experience a lot of wind and rain on the way to growth; I believe You will eventually have your grand event, don’t let hardships stop you, hold on and you will have a blueprint that belongs to you.”

: "Say never never give up, Like a fire, I am still the boy Miya from before
I am still the young boy Miya I was before~"

"juvenile"!
Liu Yiyi finally got the full version of the lyrics and music that she had longed for, and of course she had to spend money to buy it.

Fang Mo gave him a friendly price of 30.

The price is not expensive at all. If you don’t sell the song to others, it’s rare that this song can be sold even with an asking price of 50 to 70 yuan. It’s quite a discount.

"Female voices have more flavor."

30 yuan is actually not expensive for Liu Yiyi. Over the years, her family has spent a lot of money to support singing invitations, and run the studio, etc. She still has at least 300 to [-] million yuan, but it is a pity that it has not made any splash, which is miserable.

"Smelly, don't be narcissistic."

At the dinner table at Gu Wensheng's house, Fang Mo responded unceremoniously, "That's it. It won't be played again."

"The copyright is clearly marked."

Facing the ridicule, Liu Yiyi rarely said a word, anyway, she got a good song, although it was exchanged with the help and favor of the old uncle, so let it be whatever you want.

It's just a few words lost, anyway, I can't lose a few taels of meat... Oh no, it would be even better if I could lose it.

The more I watch it, the more I like it. It sounds better than Luo Xin's "I Eat Fried Chicken in the People's Square", and it is better than "Youth", which is better than "Jiujin Loop", and "Youth" is wonderful.

Of course, Fang Mo had informed Qin Zisu about writing songs for Liu Yiyi and did not hide it.

Not much else to say, there is no need.

……

"Director Fang, please come inside."

On this day, Fang Mo met with two friends from Jiang Bo's wedding. They were somewhat well-known in the Kyoto drama circle, so at least there was no problem in setting up matchmaking.

Naturally, the meeting was to discuss and screen candidates for the role of 'Charlotte's Trouble'.

"Charlotte Trouble"!
Charlotte, an ordinary middle-aged man, unexpectedly traveled back to high school after a big incident at his first love's wedding. With his foresight, he realized all kinds of incredible dreams, finally understood life and found his true love.

The male protagonist Xia Luo, the female protagonist Ma Dongmei, first love classmate Hua Qiuya, love rival Yuan Hua, classmates Dachun, Zhang Yang, Meng Te, class teacher Teacher Wang, etc.

There are lively and interesting characters, coupled with the plot and acting, there is no point in the whole film, and there is a hilarious point every one or two minutes. It is a comedy within a comedy.

Earth Time was released on August 2015, 8, and was officially released on the National Day schedule on Wednesday, September 31. With a 9% screening rate, it won nearly 30 million box office on the first day, 12.1 million on the second day, and 2320 million on the third day.

Then, relying on the hilarious plot and good reputation, the film scheduling rate gradually increased during the same period. Soon, when the film scheduling rate was 26%, the box office on that day exceeded 1.12 million. Finally, by the time it was released, it had a super high box office of nearly 14.4 billion.

It is also worth mentioning that it is still competing for hegemony in the same period as the third part of the "囧" series, "囧". During the National Day release, "囧" won a box office of 16.1 billion. At the same time, "Charlotte" took a box office of 14.4 billion.

The world is now in 2014.

'Charlotte's Troubles' will soon begin project planning, location selection and casting. If everything goes smoothly, it will not be a problem to release it during the Spring Festival.

Comedy is very suitable for family fun during the Spring Festival.

And based on the current popularity among directors and audiences, it is impossible for this film to be successful. It is hard to say whether it can reach the box office of nearly 2015 billion in 14.5 in Earth Time and Space, but it will be no problem to at least exceed 10 billion, or even more.

It just depends on whether there is an opponent in this Spring Festival period. If there is an opponent, don’t be afraid. The plot of Charlotte is very good. The whole movie is hilarious and funny one after another. Who else!
As for the "囧" series, to be honest, Fang Mo has no plans to film it. Maybe he will do it together when he gets bored in the future.

In comparison, the "囧" series is still not as impressive as the "Mahua" series at the box office and is even more amusing.

If the characters in the "囧" series are not good and are not popular with the audience, it will be easy to be disliked. After all, various misunderstandings will lead to a series of uproar and deaths, which is too much trouble.

It's just for the sake of being funny, but it's too deliberate. Compared with the Mahua series, the plot is more natural and smooth.

"Teacher Wang, how are you?"

Fang Mo opened his mouth and browsed through the characters in the script. There were also some scenes and scenes in it. The quality of the script was obvious to an expert at a glance.

Teacher Wang, Jiang Bo’s friend.

This time Fang Mo is also planning to let this person play the role of "Teacher Charlotte Wang", which is very vivid.

Age, acting, etc. are all suitable.

(End of this chapter)