After solving the problem of "Schindler's List", Wang Xiaohu and Lucas began to discuss the toy concept art and action production matters of "Transformers" in a comprehensive manner. [Full text reading]

To Wang Xiaohu's surprise, Lucas, who has always been gentle and obedient, refused to develop cartoons.

"Boss, I don't think cartoons have any commercial value, it can't bring any revenue to Concord, not to mention that Disney has been ahead of the curve for many years in this regard, and we don't have any advantage to compete with Disney."

Lucas wanted the boss to dispel the idea as soon as possible.

Wang Xiaohu frowned, it seems that the founder of film special effects is not optimistic about the development of animated films.

In fact, if you think about it a little, you can understand the reason, now "Star Wars" has achieved an irreplaceable role in both the box office and word of mouth, and in Lucas's eyes, cartoons are simply worth his investment, for him it is all pediatric things, who would think that kindergarten children like things have great investment prospects?

No!

At least that's what Lucas thinks.

Wang Xiaohu looked at Lucas and said, "Okay, in that case, then I'll set up an animation department within ILM and find someone who is interested in this aspect to be responsible, you should have no opinion, right?" ”

Lucas shook his head and said, "No opinion, even I can recommend a qualified person for you: Eddie. Catmoore, who had worked at Disney for a while before coming back to ILM, is sure he would be interested in what you're talking about, boss. ”

"Okay, take the time to call him to talk to me about it." Wang Xiaohu shrugged and said.

If he had paid a little attention to cartoons in his previous life, he would have known that the name Eddie recommended by Lucas was Eddie. The Catmoore guy was none other than the founder of Pixar, who would later become famous.

Although Lucas rejected the plan to make an animated film, he obediently agreed to make the concept art of the Transformers.

"George, there's one more thing." Wang Xiaohu thought for a while and said: "This morning there is a young man from the company who is your admirer, he has a good script, I have promised to invest in filming and appoint him as a director, maybe he needs industrial light and magic to cooperate with special effects when shooting, you should always be interested in this, right?" ”

"Of course, as long as it's not a cartoon, as long as it's a science fiction movie, I like it."

"Then it's settled, I'll let him contact you later." Wang Xiaohu stood up with a smile, clapped his hands and said, "Guys, it seems that we haven't gotten together for a long time, how about finding a place to have a few drinks tonight?" ”

"Why not?" Lucas and Spielberg laughed

Early the next morning, Wang Xiaohu came to Concord International Film Group and began to have a comprehensive understanding of the promotion and publicity of "Mulan".

Overall, the general policy of localization of the market strategy is implemented very well, and in terms of dubbing, the Hollywood actor Harrison who is currently in the limelight. Ford and Stallone are among them, and Jackson has also recreated the English version based on the musical melody of "Mulan Star".

However, Wang Xiaohu felt that this was not enough, and added the episode "ill-make-a-man-out-of-you" ("Manly") that appeared in the "Mulan" cartoon in his previous life to be used as the background music for Mulan's early conquest and meritorious service.

Both publicity and post-production are in an orderly manner, and several Hollywood theaters, except for Warner and Disney, are very willing to release "Mulan". Wang's golden sign at the box office has been standing all year round, and who made "Mulan" a double winner at the Cannes Film Festival in France.

Among them, in addition to Corkrian's earliest signing, the most positive is Universal, the two companies cooperated to shoot "Jaws 2" two years ago, although it is not very good in terms of word-of-mouth, but it also made more than 75 million US dollars at the box office with the aftertaste of the previous work, and Universal's boss Langmeyer is very optimistic about the prospects of cooperation with Concord and International Company, so he spared no effort to fully cooperate in the distribution this time.

The employees of Concorde International Film Group are busy, and as their boss, Wang Xiaohu is in the office with Eddie. Catmoor spoke enthusiastically.

"Eddie, I heard you've been at Disney for a while?" Wang Xiaohu asked.

Eddie. Catmull nodded and said, "Yes, boss, I used to work for Disney, but soon I realized that the environment there didn't fulfill my dreams, and later I was asked by George to work as an animation designer in the Star Wars series." ”

It's so simple that you can't hide it in a simple work history, but you can't cover up Eddie. Catmoore's talent in animation, he worked on a number of important designs in Star Wars 1 and 2, and is currently the lead designer on the animation design side of ILM.

It's just that Lucas has made a major breakthrough in special effects in recent years, and some animation designers within ILM have gradually been left out in the cold. Catmoor is one of them.

"Good." Wang Xiaohu thought about it and groaned: "I don't know if you have any like-minded friends?" ”

"Yes, there are a lot of them, and in addition to my colleagues within ILM, I also have a person at Disney named John. Lasseter's friend, who works at Disney like me, is not a pleasure. ”

"Oh?" Wang Xiaohu smiled bitterly and said: "Isn't Disney good, Hollywood's animation kingdom." ”

"No, you can't say that, how to put it, I always feel that Disney's market is too narrow, and it is all about creating a tall and complete two-dimensional image to please children." Eddie. Catmoore seems to have a big complaint about this, saying: "According to the current trend of film development, 2D images will be eliminated sooner rather than later, and if conditions allow, 3D animation is the mainstream of the market." ”

"yes, I think so too." Wang Xiaohu smiled, it seems that there are still a lot of talents with strange ideas within Industrial Light and Magic, there is no doubt that Eddie. Catmoore said that these are the trends in the future of cartoons.

Think about the previous life "Toy Story", "Kung Fu Panda", "Ice Age", "Shrek", "The Incredibles" and other cartoons with good box office, aren't they all labeled as three-dimensional.

Hearing the boss say that, Eddie. Cat Multon came to the spirit.

"Moreover, I think that cartoons are not only for children, but also about the propositions and values that reflect the world of Chengren, such as finding one's own identity, friendship and family, adventure and dreams, and the fate of little people." Wang Xiaohu talked about some Hollywood cartoons he had watched in his previous life.

"That's right! John and I thought the same thing. "Eddie. Catmoore couldn't help but pat his thigh when he heard this.

Seeing this, Wang Xiaohu smiled and said: "Then what are you waiting for, bring your friends over, our Concord Company is going to set up an animation production department to realize the fairy tale dream of Chengren World." ”

"But before that, we still have to make something that children like to open up the market."

Eddie. Catmoore nodded, his heart was now stirred by the boss's teas, and he said, "Yes, we are still blank in terms of cartoons, we have to accumulate some popularity." ”

The two hit it off, and Wang Xiaohu began to ask Eddie. Catmuel instilled the concept of Transformers.

Of course, it is impossible for him to completely remember the plot of such a long cartoon as "Transformers", but only proposes a few main lines, as long as the cartoon accumulates enough popularity, as long as the computer stunts are mature, he does not mind launching a live-action version of "Transformers", but it seems to be a long, long wait.

Anyway, Wang Xiaohu is not in a hurry now, starting with cartoons and toys first, he is not a professional in this regard, and he will leave it to Eddie. Catmoore and the others couldn't be more suitable, and the most important thing is that this guy used to be an animator in the Star Wars series, and it should be much easier to instill him with a live-action version of "Transformers" in the future

In the next week or so, more than 300 employees of Concorde International Film Company were busy, for the promotion of "Mulan", for the preparation of "Terminator", for the establishment of the animation branch, as if Concord America has never been so busy in the 10 years since its establishment, and it is a posture to become bigger and stronger in Hollywood.

"Tiger, you're crazy about expanding your territory, and you're going to panic the rest of your Hollywood counterparts!" When the gambling king Corklian heard the news, he flew over from Las Vegas.

"Panic?" Wang Xiaohu rolled his eyes angrily and said: "Man, you should know that I just acquired Lianmei, and I am seriously short of money, so I am just looking for more ways to make money for myself." ”

Corklian seemed a little absent-minded, and after the scratch, he played with the cigar in his hand and said, "Tiger, maybe"

"What could be?" It was the first time for Wang Xiaohu to see the gambling king so spitting.

"Anyway, hell, our company has been in some trouble lately." Corklian frowned and said, "I'm not talking about the business side of MGM or the casino, I'm actually talking about the underground. ”

"Oh?" Wang Xiaohu still didn't understand what he wanted to say, so he could only wait patiently.

Corklian seemed to be struggling within, and from the hesitant look in his eyes, he could guess that he was in serious trouble.

"Corkrian, is there something unspeakable?"

Corklian nodded and said: "Yes, my colleagues have been attacked a lot recently, my former boss was found dead in one of his secret villas in the early hours of this morning, the person who killed him was very powerful, and several bodyguards who protected him have met with accidents, Tiger, I am very worried now, worried that I will become the next target of the other party." ”

"So I need your help."

(To be continued)