Respawn Entertainment: Days of Glory

Chapter 785 Arrangement
After Evelyn's side of things was finished, all that was left was time to coordinate various arrangements with other bands. Since Lao Moqiu Luo and the others couldn't get involved, they just got up and said goodbye to go about their own business.

Of course Qiu Luo also set up a small studio here, but due to the short time and many things to do, he didn't even have time to name it or put up a sign.

After returning to the studio, Qiu Luo first gave a detailed account of what had been discussed during today's meeting, and then picked up the detailed outline of the script and began to read it.

With the help of the story outline provided by Bian Lang and a few simple storyboards, Wang Lie and Zhou Qi had already come up with a detailed outline, which was 8 sheets of A4 paper. Qiu Luo finished reading it all in just over ten minutes.

Basically, he followed the story outline given by Bian Lang, and there were no problems, but he was still worried about the setting of MJ.

"According to Bian Lang, this is a world superstar. If we want people to feel involved in the show, it's too difficult to create such a superstar out of thin air!"

The two newly hired screenwriters had no idea about this, but Zhou Qi also spoke out his thoughts: "I think with Senior Bian's talent and DGM's strength, it shouldn't be difficult to promote this person in some time. Our MV is actually a prophecy!"

Then Wang Lie also spoke up: "To be honest, I think since Senior Bian wants to put so many songs in, even if the final product is a pile of shit, there will be no shortage of audiences!"

As his debut work as an independent director, although it is just a micro-film, it is also a serious work. Qiu Luo really devoted himself to it this time. Although he is just a tool and does not have much room for free play, he still wants to make the best film within the scope of his ability.

Although what Wang Lie said is correct, who doesn’t want better?

"Wang Lie, don't ever have this idea again. I believe you know why we chose you as the lead. If the film becomes popular, you will both be co-signed as the screenwriter. This resume is very important for college graduates like you."

After being taught that lesson, Wang Lie felt that what he had said just now was a bit inappropriate, and quickly said, "I'm sorry, Senior Qiu, I just..."

Just as he admitted his mistake, Bian Lang pushed the door open and said, "This is a good location. The light on the second floor is good, but the building is a bit long. It's okay during the day, but you still have to be careful when going up and down at night. I'll ask the electrician to come and install a light later."

"Well, Xi Gang, take a look. If there are no problems, I will let them get started."

Bian Lang finished reading it in less than 5 minutes, nodded in approval and said, "Yes, this is what I want, you guys should hurry up and work on it. Camel, come and look at the candidates for MJ."

Although in this "MV" MJ's shots all appear on TV in the form of a real MV, it cannot be done hastily in order to make the audience feel involved and eventually look for the song to listen to. He still wants to hear the advice of director Qiu Luo.

"Well, I can only give you some suggestions, but you still have to make the final decision!"

After that, the two went to the computer. Bian Lang logged into his email and opened the email that Evelyn forwarded to him.

There are 4 file packages in total, each of which contains the information of an artist, including text introduction, photos and videos.

Bian Lang started reading from the text introduction, and it was not until he read the fourth copy that a hint of joy appeared on his face.

This black guy's name is Cohen, he is 27 years old. His front face looks 5% like MJ, but when it comes to the side profile photo, I can say responsibly that except for the skin color, the fake is absolutely indistinguishable from MJ.

Bian Lang would naturally not let him get a skin graft. He would just change MJ's story. He was not recognized by mainstream culture because of his skin color, so every time he went on stage for a performance, he would use "putty powder" to paint himself into the image of a white person...

After I finished explaining this setting, Qiu Luo, who had been a little hesitant before, jumped up and said, "Brother Lang, this branch plot of yours is a great script. If it is filmed, it will be a slap in the face of Hollywood and the Oscars."

"Everyone else is thinking about winning the award, why does it become a slap in the face when it comes to you?" But it must be said that Qiu Luo's idea is correct.

Considering that 77% of the Oscar jury members are male and 94% are white, such a lineup makes the attention and representation of minority and disadvantaged groups seem like a slogan.

So if you film a black person who, in order to gain recognition from the mainstream entertainment industry as a singer, goes on stage with full makeup and pretends to be a white person, and then becomes a world superstar...what would the judges think?
"Really, Brother Lang, why don't you shoot with such good material? I know you must have a complete story in your mind! With your help, DGM will definitely be willing to promote this black singer. Without the high pay of a celebrity, the cost won't be too high..."

Bian Lang was somewhat moved by what Qiu Luo said. He had seen MJ's documentary "That's It", so it wouldn't be difficult to just make some changes and shoot based on that.

But this will turn from a documentary into a purely fictional inspirational film.

"Finish this first and see what you have accomplished. Zhou Qi, come with me to the Guorenzhi. I have some other work for you."

Having received the promise, Qiu Luo is now extremely excited. He just wants to quickly show what he has learned and the experience he has accumulated over the years in "Old Boy", and then further ask Bian Lang for the script!

As for Zhou Qi, she really doesn’t care who she follows, as long as she can do what she likes.

Guorenzhi was not far from their office, only two or three hundred meters away. She didn't ask a single question along the way, just followed with her head covered.

When they arrived at the bottom of the Guorenzhi building, Bian Lang asked, "Do you like watching basketball?"

Zhou Qi shook his head and whispered, "I don't have any athletic ability."

"Then do you like these Chinese mythological stories?"

"Well, I don't really like fighting and killing. I like romance and warmth."

"Um, okay!" Bian Lang did not expect that Zhou Qi was actually a female intellectual. He originally wanted to call her over to help him finish the follow-up scripts of "Slam Dunk" and "The Monkey King 3", but now it seems that he can only give it a try.

As for "Rock Universe", he really can only write it himself, or he can dictate it and ask someone to organize it into a script.

Maybe because there was a meeting today, even Man Yi and Huang Jie, who were rarely seen, were here. The working atmosphere here was even more casual. When Huang Jie saw Bian Lang coming in, he started yelling, "Brother Lang, you're here. I can't explain it to Lao Mo. Can you let me talk to Slam Dunk?"

Of course, Bian Lang knew what this little girl was planning. She must have heard from Lao Mo that "Slam Dunk" was going to be made into an animation, so she wanted to follow it all the way. Even if she couldn't participate in any substantial creation, she could still accumulate experience.

Bian Lang agreed with this idea. Huang Wei was a member of the studio, so Bian Lang would feel at ease to train Huang Jie to oversee animation in the future.

"What job did Lao Mo arrange for you?"

Seeing that Bian Lang was ready to help, Huang Jie immediately told him everything: "Lao Mo asked me to typeset the National Records..." "Then find someone to do it. You have so many classmates, why not just outsource it? Finish the work on the National Records sooner, and Lao Mo will naturally let you do the Slam Dunk. Anyway, you can't help with Teacher Zhang..."

The latter sentence was a bit discouraging, but Huang Jie probably didn’t hear it at all. She only heard the previous ones.

"But my salary is just that..."

"You should find the right person first. We will go to Guorenzhi to get the sign of Yunnan Art's off-campus practice base. Then you can ask Lao Mo to recommend the person for you!"

"Senior Bian, you really make the best use of everyone! How can you order your juniors around like this?" Man Yi couldn't bear to listen any more, so she spoke up.

Bian Lang was unhappy about this: "It's not like we don't pay you. Besides, the school tricks me into being an enrollment brochure every year, and it's almost the same routine!"

Speaking of this, Man Yi shut up. It's hard to say whether the school is taking advantage or Bian Lang is at a disadvantage. Anyway, when they achieve some results, if they want to study animation at Yunnan Art Institute in the future, the score line will not be the current level.

"Let me introduce you to our schoolmate, Zhou Qi. I brought him here to help you perfect the script..."

When Zhou Qi heard that these two were also alumni, he no longer felt that distant and took the initiative to greet the two girls.

"Then Huang Jie, I'll leave him to you. Help Caizi improve the script..."

Bian Lang has already given the general story of "Slam Dunk", and the original design of the main characters has also been given, but Caizi and Lao Mo have different working habits. She will not start until she has made the whole story smooth, so she has been studying the script with the translator these days.

After the three men left, Bian Lang went straight to the uncle trio. There was no need to worry about Zhang Xiaoyu's work. Bian Lang saw that there was a Kung Fu tea set next to his drawing board, which formed a great contrast with the ashtray cut out of a Coke bottle.

Bian Lang stood behind him and watched for a while, then walked away silently.

Lao Mo had nothing more to say, so he went to find Liu Xiubao.

Seeing Bian Lang coming, Liu Xiubao stood up from his workstation somewhat awkwardly and greeted Bian Lang: "Bian Lang, the progress here is indeed a bit delayed. This is my fault."

"Is there anything I can help with?" Bian Lang didn't say much. He knew from his previous life that magazine publishing was not an easy matter.

"Many authors are still unwilling to give us their works, resulting in a lack of content. Some are because they are serialized on the website, and the copyright of the paper version is in the hands of the website, which is difficult to negotiate, and some simply look down on us."

Bian Lang believed in Liu Xiubao's vision and had also heard some things from Lao Mo. In fact, it was not that the content was not good enough, but that he just didn't think highly of it.

"Let's talk about the serials on the website first. Is it a matter of money?"

"Well, because it's already been serialized on the website, it actually has no appeal to the original readers, so the author's fame has little added value to us. But when the other party made the offer, it was obvious that they overpriced this part of the value a lot...

As a start-up publication, it is inappropriate for us to pay this kind of price for this kind of work.”

"Which websites are they? I'll ask Sister Kuan if she has any connections there who can help me."

"The most popular ones are from Goose Egg Animation, and there are others like..."

When he heard this, Bian Lang laughed. He didn’t know Goose Egg Animation, but he knew Goose Egg Music!
According to Liu Xiubao, several of the others are cooperating with Bilibili, so this problem is much easier to solve.

"Well, Brother Liu, you ask those painters if any of them are willing to participate in the recording of "Summer of the Band" and visit our "National Records". We will cover all the flights and hotels. Then we can do this..."

When Liu Xiubao heard this, he wanted to call those painters immediately!
Those otaku painters may not be interested in the "Summer of the Band" scene, but with soft girls from the island country here, the attraction is extraordinary.

After finishing the matters at these two places, Bian Lang returned to the previous meeting room. Chen Shuting, Liang Kuan, Pan Jianhu, Evelyn and Olaf had basically sorted out the main business matters.

"Summer of the Band" is expected to have eight more episodes, which will be recorded twice before mid-August and broadcast before National Day. This will not change unless there is a major accident. Then it will smoothly take over the Rolling Stone Music Festival on National Day.

Next is the national tour of "Summer of the Band". The scale and number of performances need to be planned and arranged based on the subsequent popularity of the show. This is all the work on the "Summer of the Band" line.

It doesn't sound like a big problem, but it involves dozens of bands and multiple creative teams, and it's also the first year, so it consumes the most energy.

The Rolling Stones let Liu Ziyang coordinate the overall situation. He didn't come today because he was sick and went to the hospital.

"Zi Yang and I will keep an eye on this matter. There is nothing more to say at the moment. We can discuss it later if there is anything else."

Then there is the matter of the Rolling Stones. According to the plan of the three managers, the Rolling Stones will start a global tour in September, with two shows in China, two in Europe, and four in North America, a total of eight performances.

On average, there is one performance every four days. This intensity was nothing to us in the past, but in the past year, no one has had such high-intensity and high-density performances. After this was brought up, Pan Jianhu became quite worried.

"How about extending the time a bit? After all, we are all doing it for real, and it's much more tiring than lip syncing on stage. I think we can go to China and Europe in September, go to North America after the music festival in October, and then come back to do another show in China."

Bian Lang also has this concern, and since it is an intercontinental operation, no one knows whether they can handle it!

"But if time goes on, what will happen to the national tour of 'Summer of the Band'? Will it be postponed to November? Or will Hedgehog and Face not participate?" Chen Shuting also stated the reality.

After thinking about it, Bian Lang decided: "Evelyn, please communicate with DGM and ask them to study both plans."

After Evelin nodded in agreement, Bian Lang raised the next question: "Sister Kuan, should we bring Guo Sichu with us this time?"

(End of this chapter)