The smell of the New Year is already very light.

It's been almost a week since the college town started.

The whole music square, even during the Chinese New Year, did not stop being lively. Because the whole square is dressed up very pleasantly, the residents of the surrounding communities even gather here for the New Year.

In the grass in the square, some firecracker shells can still be vaguely seen.

On the trees, there are many streamers that are unique to the local magic capital.

Outside the barbecue restaurants, the red couplets are still brand new.

It's noon, and winter is expected to be steep.

There are already a lot of customers coming to the door.

Lin Bao roasted with Yang Xing and Alan in front of the barbecue grill for a while, received the message from Zheng Rong, wiped his hands immediately, and then went up to the work area on the second floor.

"Boss Bao'er!"

"Hello boss!"

"Good afternoon, boss Bao'er!"

......

In the entire studio, more than 90% of them are girls, and I don't know if it's because of a coincidence or Zheng Rong's intention, the girls in the studio are not bad. Inside the office area, at a glance, it is very eye-catching.

However, even with so many eye-catching girls, in the studio, the few percent of the Tuanbao boys are still single.

Gee.

Lin Bao greeted everyone with a smile, and then walked into Zheng Rong's studio.

"Aunt Rong. ”

"Lin Bao, it's news about the publication of "Ice and Fire". ”

Zheng Rong waited for Lin Bao to sit down, said, handed over a new hardcover book, and gave it to Lin Bao, "Here in China, the revision has ended, this is the sample they sent, you can take a look." The English version, which is still being translated by Hill Press. However, according to the time point they gave, in fact, it may be half a month later than in China, to the end of May. ”

"Good. ”

Lin Bao nodded, took the hardcover book, and opened it to see the title page table of contents in front.

Because of the participation of the official publishing house of Modu in this publication, the process of publishing in China is still very fast. Moreover, the design and binding of the whole new book are very good.

Even, some time ago, the official department of the magic capital to manage the cultural industry also made the publication and distribution of "A Song of Ice and Fire" a key plan of the year at the meeting.

"In addition, for the film and television development project, Tang Ren connected with us this morning, and basically the preparations and plans over there have been almost done. As for the production team, and the special effects team, they also listed some alternatives, and they are ready to touch them all. ”

Zheng Rong said, handing over another piece of paper, "Here are a few of their alternative targets. ”

Lin Bao took it.

According to the previous agreement with the Tang people, the entire coordination work was done by them. However, as for the production team, according to the agreement, it is not necessary to use a domestic team, especially in terms of special effects, or to choose a top foreign special effects team.

In fact, Lin Bao had some wavering after the entire project plan was determined.

The reason is from Xiao Yuanshan.

When he was in Beijing a few years ago, Lin Bao often went to his home in Xiaoyuanshan in Beijing. They have also had to talk many times about the next IP development plan of Lin Bao and his studio.

According to the old man's thoughts, I still hope that Lin Bao can have some opportunities for some special effects teams in China.

Now in the past few years, the domestic special effects team has also made great progress.

However, at present, the domestic team is more focused on animation special effects, or some small parts of special effects production.

It's really like the background special effects of the entire Seven Kingdoms that Lin Bao wants to show in "A Song of Ice and Fire", even if they give the book to a domestic special effects company, it is still difficult for them to make it. And. Whether it is Lin Bao or Zheng Rong's side, the idea of the quality of development this time is the same, that is, to be top-notch.

To be famous, to play the fame of the top domestic dramas.

Such an impact is at a higher level.

Even if it is a foreign team, it is not hesitant.

It is far more significant than using a domestic team.

In the end, the entire cooperation project plan is still according to the original.

"Is this Weta Digital the production company of The Lord of the Rings?"

Lin Bao pointed to the paper, the name of one of the companies.

"Yes. ”

Zheng Rong said, "The meaning of the Tang people is to find them as the main special effects production company, but it is not easy to talk to them. A top special effects company like this has a fixed project in its own country, and it is generally rare to accept external projects. ”

Lin Bao nodded, looked down again, and saw a name: "Sony Images, Sony also has its own special effects team?"

"Well, he was actually established at about the same time as Weta , mainly for movie special effects, and some of the Hollywood special effects movies around Sony are all shadows of its participation, and they can be regarded as the top wave. ”

"Is there an Industrial Light & Magic?"

Lin Bao suddenly thought of this name.

In fact, he himself doesn't know much about specific Hollywood companies.

However, I still know something about the special effects company of the famous "Star Wars".

"Lucas's family was the first company in the world to start making special effects. However, I have learned from the Tang people before, and their Xiao Ke and some of the persons in charge of Industrial Light and Magic have understood, this one is more difficult to make an appointment than others, they are the top visual effects reservation merchants in Hollywood every year, and they are busier. ”

Zheng Rong continued, "Actually, according to the copywriting and the entire special effects made by the Tang people, when the time comes, even if we make an appointment with a top one like Industrial Light and Magic, it will be impossible for them to do it for us with all their might." Only the main structure, the real production part, is also handed over to some of the companies they work with. So, it's better for us to make a direct appointment with another company. ”

"Okay. ”

Lin Bao nodded.

Later, in addition to the special effects team, there is also a production team.

Because the background of the entire "A Song of Ice and Fire" is a Western background, the final framing must also go to the West. Therefore, it is naturally more appropriate to find a Western team to do it.

These are all things that need to be contacted by the Tang people one by one.

In fact, after reading this series of company names, Lin Bao suddenly thought of a person.

Tom hanks.

Professional things, let professional people do them.

This matter of looking for a Western team, in fact, would definitely be better if he was to do it.

Moreover, he has a bet with himself, and in fact, it should be time to fulfill the contract.

Because, the whole project has basically started, and the investment funds are far from the limit of the amount they set when they bet before.

However, there is no rush in this matter.

What Lin Bao wanted was for Tom Hanks to come over and find him after hearing the news.

He knew that Tom Hanks was definitely the one who would come over.

The publication and IP development of "A Song of Ice and Fire" are basically the two major directions of the entire studio's operation in the next year to two years.

If it is published, after the first part is released, he will write the second part almost completely.

And film and television development, as I said before. It's great to be able to officially launch it before the end of this year.

"That's right. ”

After giving Lin Bao a general introduction to the current operation of the studio, Zheng Rong suddenly said, "Just now, the company's legal colleague said that he seemed to have seen He Chen from the Galaxy Network on the booth below. ”

"He Chen of the Galaxy Network?"

Lin Bao was a little surprised, "Really, why did he come here?

"Really, they sent a photo ......"

Zheng Rong handed over her mobile phone to Lin Bao, the photo above should be taken from the window on the second floor of the company, zoomed in, in the center of the photo, there were two people sitting, one of them, slightly fat, Lin Bao recognized it at a glance, he was He Chen, the CEO of Yinhe.com.

Before, after the studio was preparing to invest in Yinhe.com, He Chen came to the studio many times.

"Why did he come here for barbecue?"

Lin Bao smiled a little wryly.

This He Chen, so low-key came to eat barbecue at the partner's barbecue stall.

How does this work......

If it was before, a boss like He Chen came to the barbecue stall to eat barbecue, Lin Bao would basically treat him directly as an ordinary customer.

However, now, the studio has invested in Yinhe.com, no matter what kind of attitude it is, his boss will definitely have to meet him.

Immediately, after confirming that He Chen was still in the stall, Lin Bao and Zheng Rong went down together and walked in the direction where he was.

"Boss Bao'er!"

Seeing Lin Bao coming from inside, many customers who were already sitting in the stall raised their heads with some excitement.

"It's okay, it's okay, everyone keep eating. ”

Lin Bao smiled and motioned to everyone.

And He Chen, who was sitting there and solving a tin foil armor there, was also reminded by the assistant next to him when he found Lin Bao and Zheng Rong coming, so he hurriedly raised his head, wiped his mouth and got up.

"Mr. He, how did you eat?"

Lin Bao asked with a smile.

"It's delicious, it's delicious! Mr. Lin Bao's skewers, as well as this sixtieth nail, that's a must!"

He Chen gave a thumbs up, "I was still talking to Xiao Chen just now!"

The assistant next to him also smiled: "Yes, Mr. He has always told me that Mr. Lin Bao's barbecue is the only one in China!

"Indeed!"

He Chen nodded.

"Okay, then Mr. He, you eat first, and then I won't disturb you first. ”

Lin Bao said with a smile.

"No, no, no, we've eaten almost. ”

He Chen hurriedly said, "I happened to come here today, I want to talk to Teacher Lin Bao about something!"

"Okay, let's go to the office!"

Lin Bao nodded.

Turn around and walk up the stairs with the lead net.

"Teacher Zheng Rong. ”

He Chen followed, and when he saw Zheng Rong next to him, he also said hello.

"Mr. He came over and wanted to eat barbecue, just come up and eat it, or let someone send one, and he lined up here. ”

Zheng Rong looked at him and said.

"No, no, no, I'm here, I'm a customer, and I still have to follow the rules here. In addition, there is a good saying, good food is not afraid of waiting, waiting for the food to come, eating is fragrant. ”

He Chen laughed.

"Mr. He is right. ”

Zheng Rong also smiled.

The group then went up to the office on the second floor.

"Mr. He, you are a busy man, why are you interested in coming to the Music Square today?"

Zheng Rong spoke first.

"Actually, I came here today to ask Mr. Lin Bao for advice. ”

He Chen knew that Lin Bao and Zheng Rong in front of him were not the kind of people who liked to beat around the bush, so