Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 107 An Unexpected Phone Call (Fourth Update, Please Subscribe and Vote)

Although the second-hand platform had so much money, Li Song calmed down and realized that he still had a lot to do.

Especially the semiconductor-related fields, those are the industries that burn through money.

Semiconductors, communications, networks.

Of course, once you succeed in these industries, you'll be rolling in money.

Then Li Song called Tian Jiahui and asked him to tell the BMW motorcycle factory that everything was fine.

This is a sign that the transaction was successful.

Thinking about these things, Li Song's excitement subsided, and he sat down to continue writing.

Because Ghost Blows Out the Light is currently the most profitable project, I have to do it personally.

At 10 p.m., Li Song received a call from Liu Jiale: "Boss, Mr. Lucas, a famous Hollywood director and producer, called us and wants to talk to you about interstellar mercenaries!"

"Huh?" Li Song was writing a manuscript when he suddenly received this phone call.

"Boss, didn't you emphasize copyright? We applied for copyright registration for the comic characters and props from the novels Tomb Raider, Ghost Blows Out the Light, and Interstellar Mercenaries with Ame."

"Mr. Lucas may have learned about this from that perspective!"

Li Song nodded upon hearing this, agreeing that applying for copyright for the comic characters was appropriate.

Just like Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse, the copyright lasted until later because they made minor adjustments each time the copyright was about to expire.

Furthermore, various Marvel characters are also copyrighted, and there is a lot of revenue from safe derivative products related to comics and animation!

Transformers is also a major copyright issue.

Some of the character designs in the Star Mercenaries comics are based on Transformers.

“You did a good job. So what does Mr. Lucas mean?” Li Song asked.

"He means he wants us to send someone over to talk, as if he's interested in cooperating!"

"This is a big director, and the second Star Wars movie he wrote and produced is about to be released this year."

As Li Song listened to Liu Jiale's words, a question suddenly came to his mind.

That is, America used Star Wars to wear down the fat bear in the north.

The North American and the United States have been engaged in a space race since the 1960s.

If you launch a Mars probe today, I'll launch a Venus probe.

If you build an artificial satellite, I'll build a nuclear-powered artificial satellite.

You build a space station, I'll build a space station too!

If you build a space shuttle, I'll build a space shuttle too.

In addition, Fat Bear is inherently concerned about his image.

The main problem is that Fat Bear's gang of underlings are too weak and can't offer much help.

On the contrary, Amei's group of underlings are quite good and can provide a lot of assistance.

This is like a team battle in a game. One player is dragged down by his subordinates, while the subordinates provide some buffs. If the player dragged down by his subordinates doesn't lose, who will?

In other words, the science fiction novel and comic book "Interstellar Mercenaries" perfectly aligns with America's current major policy and strategic planning!

Because the things depicted in Star Mercenaries are far more impressive than those in Star Wars.

Of course, standalone space mercenary novels might not catch Lucas's attention so quickly.

However, the comic book characters, scenes, and various things mentioned in the Star Mercenaries novels are also present.

When these items were registered for copyright, Lucas was considered a top science fiction director and producer in the American film industry.

Someone will definitely inform Lucas!
"However, Lucas overlooked one thing: the time difference between us and them. Luckily, I was still working overtime at the company, otherwise I would have missed the call."

"Boss!" Liu Jiale was so excited he almost jumped up. "Just tell them we don't have time!"

"Brother Le, the movie rights to Star Mercenaries can be given to Lucas. I'm giving you a heads-up!"

"There's one more thing I forgot about since I came back this time: the animated films 'Interstellar Mercenaries' and 'Ghost Blows Out the Light' are going to be outsourced to film studios in mainland China."

"If Lucas wants the film rights, it will be a huge benefit to our Star Mercenaries animated series and comics!" Li Song suddenly realized that he had forgotten about the animated series collaboration he had discussed in Inner Mongolia last time.

"Boss, you're so smart!" Liu Jiale flattered Li Song.

"Go find the mainland's office here tomorrow."

"Just say that there are animation studios interested in collaborating, and invite their relevant personnel to come and investigate!"

"The labor costs in mainland China are much lower than ours."

"The animated versions of Ghost Blows Out the Light and Interstellar Mercenaries can definitely be handed over to them, but of course you need to strictly supervise the production!"

"First and foremost, we cannot include any politically sensitive issues in animated films!"

"Our primary concern is making money!"

"In addition, we need to fully understand the culture and humanities of the West, and avoid touching on some of their more sensitive topics, such as race!" Li Song felt that things were fine for now.

A few years later, some words became taboo.

There are also some actions that should be forbidden!

Have you ever seen a dark, fat, and chubby mermaid?

It completely subverts the image of a blonde, blue-eyed, snow-white-skinned, curvaceous mermaid!
The first was a dark, fat, and burly mermaid. Later on, there were some even more bizarre mermaids, such as the mermaid with a big beard.

"Now that our animated films have the opportunity to reach an international audience, we must be prepared," Li Song said, rattling off a long list of points.

"Boss, you're so thoughtful!"

"Then I'll reply that the author is currently in seclusion writing, and see their reaction first?" Liu Jiale admired Li Song from the bottom of his heart; in such a short time, he had thought of so many things to pay attention to.

Liu Jiale also knew about racial issues in the West, as well as taboo languages ​​and gestures between different races.

"Well, what we need to do now is launch our comic!"

"Should you find a Western consultant for this?"

"What if the comic has a chance to be published in the West?" Li Song thought of the magazine's first issue!
"Boss, you've thought of everything so thoroughly! I'll figure something out tomorrow!"

"Let's strive to do our best from the very beginning!" Liu Jiale also realized that it would be even better if there was an opportunity to go international. Although the cost would be higher, it would be negligible compared to the potential benefits.

"You should leave work early; keep this a secret for now."

"it is good!"

"We agreed that I would reply to him at nine o'clock tomorrow night."

"it is good!!"

After hanging up the phone, Li Song felt that things could sometimes be just that strange.

I didn't think about these issues when I was writing Star Mercenaries.

This is the current environment.

Moreover, many sequels to Star Wars have been made.

Of course, compared to what's in my own Star Mercenaries, it's far more advanced than what's presented in Star Wars now.

“Really looking forward to it!”

"However, Lucas probably won't have time for now, as Star Wars Part II is going to be released on May 20th!" Li Song was still somewhat looking forward to it.

(End of this chapter)