The IP value mining of "Journey to the West" cannot be achieved at one touch.

First adapted into a TV series, the TV series was launched, and the physical book was released. Then, it will be adapted into an animated film, and after its influence expands, it will continue to explore the value of its peripheral products, and finally consider adapting it into a movie.

Step by step, step by step.

"The company needed to set up an animation department. Jiang Xingwen said.

"Hmm!" Zhang Pu nodded and said, "Animated movies are actually promising, and when I finish filming that sci-fi film, I will start shooting an animated movie." ”

"You want to make an animated movie?" Jiang Xingwen was a little surprised when he heard it.

What is the situation of animated films in China, how can Jiang Xingwen not know.

"It's too early to say that. ”

Zhang Pu said with a smile, but did not continue the topic.

"Who will be the director of the TV series "Journey to the West"?" Jiang Xingwen nodded and said.

"What do you mean?" asked Zhang Pu.

There are only a few TV drama directors in the company.

And the most suitable of them is undoubtedly Su Yuan.

"How about Su Yuan?" Jiang Xingwen said, "Journey to the West must involve a lot of special effects, and he is more experienced in this than Gao Wang. What's more, Gao Wang is now thinking about making a historical drama. ”

Zhang Pu nodded, Su Yuan has filmed "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" and "Storm and Clouds Dominate the World", both of which involve special effects.

Of course, the special effects of TV series naturally cannot be compared with the special effects of movies.

But among the contracted directors of Oriental DreamWorks, I am afraid that only Zhang Pu and Wen Hao are good at special effects.

Whether it is Zhang Pu or Wen Hao, it is impossible to put down the movie in his hand to shoot this TV series.

In this way, Su Yuan is indeed the most suitable.

"Storm and Storm Dominates the World" has been completed, although the post-production has not yet been completed, the TV series of "Journey to the West" is not something that can be filmed.

I'm afraid that a lot of time will be wasted in the preliminary preparations.

Scripts, actors, costumes, props, shooting scenes, etc., all take time.

This TV series is estimated to break the historical investment record of TV dramas!

However, whether it is Zhang Pu or Jiang Xingwen, he is not worried about whether he will lose money.

"Film and television peripherals?" Jiang Xingwen looked at Zhang Pu thoughtfully.

The development of film and television peripherals in China is not very good, of course, there are reasons why the value of film and television peripherals is not very good.

Are the merchandise of "Journey to the West" valuable?

Naturally, there is.

For example, the dolls of the Monkey King character, it is estimated that children will like it very much.

"Yes!" Zhang Pu said, "Hollywood has undoubtedly done a good job in this regard, especially Disney." ”

But you have to admit that the peripheral products of their film and television works are indeed more valuable. Jiang Xingwen said.

Film and television works and gas peripheral products are actually mutually beneficial.

If it was possible, how could Jiang Xingwen not want to do it.

But the film and television works in the hands of Oriental DreamWorks are really not very valuable.

In addition to "Journey to the West", which other works are there?

Not every film and television work can develop peripheral products.

"The company doesn't have it now, and there will definitely be a lot of it in the future. Zhang Pu said with a smile, "For example, Wen Hao's new film "Jurassic Park", if this film is popular, do you think that dolls or something will be very popular?"

"Perhaps, Oriental DreamWorks will be able to open 'Oriental DreamWorks Paradise' all over the world like Disney in the future!" Zhang Pu continued.

When Jiang Xingwen heard this, he was stunned.

If so......

Is it just possible?

Whether it's impossible or not, at least think about it now!

What if it happens?

"Of course, we can't expect to become fat in one bite, step by step. Zhang Pu continued.

Jiang Xingwen nodded.

This is just the next goal of Oriental DreamWorks' development.

Oriental DreamWorks set up an animation department, and the news spread in the circle, which still surprised many people.

However, it did not cause much repercussions.

As for "Journey to the West", it only spread among a few people within the company.

"This TV adaptation really asked me to direct?"

Su Yuan looked at Jiang Xingwen with some shock, and his words were a little excited.

During this time, he hardly kept his "book" in his hand.

He naturally has ambitions for directing the TV series.

He was thinking about convincing Jiang Xingwen and the others like this, but he didn't want this matter to fall on him.

Joy from the sky!

"Is there still a fake?" Jiang Xingwen smiled and said, "While you follow up the later stage of "Storm and Clouds Dominate the World", you also participate in the discussion of this adaptation by the screenwriting department. Get the script out first. ”

"Will Director Zhang participate in the script adaptation?" Su Yuan then asked.

It was written by Zhang Pu, and Zhang Pu is the best screenwriter in China, if he participates, then this TV series is estimated to be stable.

"Where does he have that time?" Jiang Xingwen shook his head and said, ""Wolf Warrior 2" is about to start, and it will be filmed in Africa, and it will be released in the summer, so the time is very tight." Not to mention participating in the script adaptation of this drama, he estimates that he will even be absent from the Golden Dragon Awards ceremony and the Oscars. ”

"Oscars?" Su Yuan was a little puzzled and said, "Could it be that our company has another film shortlisted for the Oscars this year?"

"Estimated hanging. Jiang Xingwen shook his head and said, "However, "The Departed" has an extremely good reputation in North America, and there should be hope for nomination." What's more, there may not be any works shortlisted to participate!"

If Zhang Pu's works are not shortlisted, I am afraid that there is a high chance that he will be invited to be the guest of honor.

"Oh. Su Yuan nodded and said with a smile, "Without Director Zhang at the Golden Dragon Award ceremony, fans will probably feel that something is missing!"

"Maybe!" Jiang Xingwen said with a smile.

Since Zhang Pu's debut, it seems that he has never been absent from the Golden Dragon Award ceremony.

And, it seems, every time he's in the spotlight.

Fans have become accustomed to his presence, and suddenly disappeared, and it may not be impossible not to get used to it.

"However, if the script is adapted, Director Zhang will definitely pass the purpose first, right?" Su Yuan said.

"You and the screenwriter department should think about how to satisfy him!" Jiang Xingwen nodded and said, "If he is not satisfied, do you think he can shoot it?"

Zhang Pu is not just the author of the original book.

"I guess I have to go to Jiahui's house for the Lantern Festival, so I can't go back. Zhang Pu said to Zhang Chu.

"Hmm!" Zhang Chu nodded and said, "If you want to bring anything back, give it to me when the time comes." ”

He wasn't surprised by that.

"How does it feel to go to my mother-in-law's house?" Zhang Pu then asked.

During the propaganda period, Zhang Chu went to visit Guo Yunxi's house.

"Very good. Zhang Chu smiled and said.

He was so nervous at the time that he could not sit on pins and needles at the beginning of her house, and his days were like years.

But that's all in the past now.

If you go again, it probably won't be so unbearable.

"Her parents should be satisfied with you, right?" Zhang Pu said with a smile.

Zhang Chu has an excellent appearance, and now he can be regarded as having a successful career, and his reputation inside and outside the circle has always been very good.

"It should be!" Zhang Chu said.

He didn't have that much confidence, after all, he was embarrassed to ask about it, so he could only feel it himself.

"Didn't urge marriage?" Zhang Pu said with a smile.

"That's not it. Zhang Chu said, "What, are you afraid of going to Jiahui's house and being urged to marry?"

"Probably not. Zhang Pu shook his head and said.

This matter has been settled.

"It's not your fault. Zhang Chu said.

"What's my business, I'm a victim too. Zhang Pu shook his head and said.

Zhang Chu and Guo Yunxi went back to their hometown for the Lantern Festival.

After the Lantern Festival, "Wolf Warrior 2" is ready to start.

And "The Wandering Earth" also exceeded the 3 billion mark at the box office the day before the Lantern Festival.

The final box office will only be more.

The film will also be released for another month.

Of course, after the fifteenth day, the popularity of the Spring Festival stalls also completely dissipated, and the popularity of this film naturally declined.

Although there is still a month to go, no one thinks that this film will break four billion.

Among them is Zhang Pu.

Even if there is a miracle and the box office breaks 4 billion, I am afraid it will be much lower than the original box office.

Zhang Pu is not dissatisfied with this.

This film can break 3 billion and create a new box office record, which is already extremely good.

What is there to be dissatisfied?

"Why did you start filming so early?"

Xu Jiadong heard that "Wolf Warrior 2" was about to start filming, and said with some surprise.

"Isn't this a summer vacation?" Zhang Pu said with a smile.

"Are you here to list the company?" Xu Jiadong frowned and said.

"Isn't the company listed in May?" Zhang Pu said, "If it's not unexpected, it should have been completed by that time." ”

"I'm talking about digital technology!" Mr. Xu said.

When Zhang Pu heard this, he smiled awkwardly.

He had heard Xu Jiahui say that technology companies seemed to be listed before Oriental DreamWorks.

Although his shareholding is far less than that of Oriental DreamWorks, the market valuation of technology companies is much higher than that of Oriental DreamWorks.

"When?" Zhang Pu asked.

"April. Xu Jiadong was a little speechless and said, "Don't you know that the valuation of digital technology has exceeded 100 billion now?"

"I've heard of it. Zhang Pu said with a smile, "Actually, I didn't have much impact if I didn't show up." Can you still expect to show your face and the company's stock price skyrocket?"

That seems to be true!

Zhang Pu is well-known and influential, and the high valuation of Oriental DreamWorks is largely related to him.

But the valuation of technology companies really has little to do with Zhang Pu.

Even if Zhang Pu gives tech companies a lot of ideas.

In other words, without Zhang Pu, the valuation of Oriental DreamWorks will definitely plummet.

And what about tech companies?

I don't think it will have any effect.

Xu Jiadong was speechless, and then shook his head and stopped continuing the topic.

If you are the largest shareholder of the company, can't you be concerned?

After the Lantern Festival, "Wolf Warrior 2" was ready to start, and the shortlist of the Golden Dragon Award was announced immediately.

Last year, Oriental DreamWorks released not many films, but there were still many shortlisted awards.

"Wolf Warrior" is a little better than guessed.

In addition to being shortlisted for Best Action Design, it was also shortlisted for Best Visual Effects.

Of course, this award is estimated to be soy sauce.

"East Becomes West" did not sign up at all, so naturally it was not shortlisted. As for "I Am Not the God of Medicine", the shortlisted award is quite eye-catching.