Superman's live-action movie, in fact, Gu Miao mentioned it to Du Hao a long time ago.

Probably on the eve of Wanbao's decision to buy out the copyright of the "Superman" series, Gu Miao told Du Hao that if Superman was really included in Wanbao's banner, there would definitely be a chance to release a live-action movie in the future.

At that time, Du Hao also laughed at him, saying that with an IP of Superman's level, how could Weiler Company sell it?

Not to mention......

Even if it really wants to sell, how can Wanbao, as a Chinese company, snatch up a number of North American film and television giants?

The result was unexpected.

The "Superman" IP, which is known as impossible to sell, was really sold by Weller! Not only did it sell, but it couldn't find a buyer, so it could only be sold to Wanbao, the only one who was sincere.

At this moment, Du Hao was suddenly excited.

When something turns from impossible to reality, he is undoubtedly the most excited person in the whole Wanbao, after all, this is "Superman"!

To have the opportunity to direct a "Superman" movie, and it is also a live-action movie, just thinking about it makes him so happy that he is about to faint.

Today, the remastered animation of "Superman" has been broadcast around the world, and has received a good response in North America, Europe, Asia and other places.

Superman's derivative comics、Also under the preparation of Mr. Nantong,Pre-sale was opened on a small scale。

It can be said that ......

As the time comes to the end of the year, Wanbao's "Superman" big IP strategy has been initially revealed, and the next thing to do is to put "Superman" on the big screen in addition to continuing to build heroes such as Batman and Wonder Woman.

"Has Superman ever been in a movie before?"

"Out!"

Faced with the inquiry of the new group CEO Lao Zhang, Du Hao, general manager of Wanbao Pictures, replied: "In the seventies and eighties of the last century, there were many movie works in the Superman series, both animated and live-action. ”

"And how did these movies do at the box office?" Lao Zhang asked.

"Hmm...... It's okay! ”

Du Hao didn't know how to describe it, frowned and said: "Compared with other films released at that time, Superman's performance is okay. ”

"However, from the current point of view, the CG special effects at that time were not mature, so Superman at that time had the feeling of a horror and suspense film, rather than a serious science fiction film."

This scores the background of the times.

At that time, science fiction films were not particularly prosperous, and CG special effects were extremely rough and inferior, and the performance of films like Superman was definitely not as good as the realistic songs and dances movies at that time.

But this time and that time!

The previous Superman movies were not good, and that doesn't mean they are not good now.

You must know that after entering the 21st century, with the development of computer special effects technology, science fiction films have become the most important genre of films in the film industry, and they are also the absolute main force of the annual box office.

On the global annual box office list, almost several sci-fi films enter the top 10 every year, and even win the championship!

This is a megatrend in the industry......

Under this trend, Du Hao believes that the time is ripe for a new version of the "Superman" movie.

But Lao Zhang still has concerns.

What he worries about is not that the theme of science fiction films is not enough to be a hit, nor is it that "Superman" is not enough box office appeal, but that Wanbao has never set foot in the field of "live-action movies" before.

Wanbao's model is copied from Hollywood's Disney.

As we all know, Disney's cartoons are a must, but they also have a lot of Waterloo in the field of live-action films. It can even be said that if Disney hadn't relied on the ability to buy and buy everywhere, live-action movies would probably be a piece of to this day

It's not embarrassing!

Doing a good animated movie doesn't mean that you can play live-action movies, after all, these are two distinct areas.

With the scale and volume that Wanbao has developed to its current level, it is indeed necessary to get involved in other fields, and the development of live-action film business is also planned.

But ideas are always ideas, as Wanbao's first live-action movie, Lao Zhang, as the CEO, is also a normal reaction to be cautious.

"Starfall ......"

"Can you stop mentioning that thing?"

As soon as he heard that Lao Zhang was talking about the tragedy of "Starfall" again, Du Hao's head suddenly became as big as a cow and said: "How many years have passed since this, is your impression of me still stuck in this black history?" ”

He was really drunk.

When people say that the stars have fallen, he Du Hao has no other masterpieces except for the fall of the stars that people remember in their hearts?

And "The Lion King"!

Starfall is indeed his dark history, but how many years ago was this? This kind of thing of old sesame seeds and rotten grain, there is no need to shake it out now.

If you want to talk, talk about The Lion King!

Du Hao only admits that "The Lion King" is his masterpiece, as for "Starfall"? I'm sorry! He doesn't know it, he refuses to admit that it's his masterpiece!

"Okay, okay, if you don't say it, you won't say it."

Seeing that Du Hao didn't want to talk about the topic of "Starfall", Lao Zhang pouted and said, "Then let's talk about "The Lion King", this is an animated movie, right?" ”

"Yes, so what?"

"So the new version of the movie "Superman", can we also make an animated version first, and then consider the live-action version?"

"No way!"

Du Hao shook his head frantically and said: "The live-action version is what Mr. Gu promised me, and Mr. Gu nodded, how can you disagree?" ”

"Xiao Du, ......"

When Lao Zhang heard this, he immediately raised his tone and said: "You don't understand the truth of a son of heaven and a courtier, right?" Mr. Gu? That's all in the past, now it's Mr. Zhang who has the final say! ”

Mr. Gu? It's just too much of an emperor!

Now Wanbao is Mr. Zhang's final say, what is the head of the eight Gu Gu, I have never heard of it, and I don't use the sword of the previous dynasty to behead the officials of this dynasty.

"You're playing this set, aren't you?"

Du Hao laughed angrily: "You wait, I'll call Mr. Gu to confront him face to face, and see if you, the CEO, are powerful, or the chairman is powerful!" ”

"Ahem, just kidding."

"You, why do you make a small report at every turn? Did I say I disagree? I just think it's a big deal and needs to be looked at carefully. "Lao Zhang Bengbu lived.

He's just becoming CEO!

Can't take office for a few days, and when he turned his head, he was picked up by Gu Dong and replaced by Ma Kui, right?

"Since it is a project approved by Gu Dong, I will not object to it in principle, but what about ......"

Lao Zhang's eyes rolled and said: "The ugly words are ahead, the company can't come up with too much money now, and the budget for your movie has to be planned in advance." ”

"Who are you fooling?"

"I really don't know, how much money did you approve for the Gundam project? How much did you approve Martin's Morning? There is also the Dragon Ball Theatrical Edition and Roaming the Anime World 2......"

Du Hao counted around with his fingers, then rolled his eyes and said, "These projects are throwing money at a great price, and I have no money, right?" ”

"It's because I have invested in so many projects in front of me that I don't have any money!"

Lao Zhang was telling the truth at this time, and seeing that Du Hao was a little unconvinced, he immediately frowned and said, "I can't sell the company building and raise money to make a so-called live-action movie for you, right?" ”

What are you hinting at?

Hearing the description of selling the building to make a movie, Du Hao's face turned black all of a sudden, and he seemed to think of some bad memories.

"Don't worry, it won't cost much."

"Although the target film is a Hollywood blockbuster with an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars, we are not so exaggerated, and the majority of the budget is mainly salary and special effects."

Du Hao explained: "In terms of special effects, we can digest part of the order by ourselves, and the part of outsourcing employment will not be too much." ”

"As for the actor's salary, I promise you that you won't spend too much money in vain, and you will definitely invite powerful new stars who have acting skills but are not very famous."

"Superman" is going to be a live-action movie, and the most critical part of casting is the actor of the protagonist "Clark Kent".

On this, Mr. Gu has already spoken.

Don't invite the big-name actors who have been famous for a long time, if you want to invite those powerful newcomers who have a little acting skills, but their value is not very high, enough for Wanbao to keep shooting.

Choosing a new person is a must.

Because the IP of "Superman" is bound to be very long-lasting, it is impossible to break up after only making one movie, so the actor's contract must be signed for many films.

Under this premise, if you invite a well-known actor, the package price will be very exaggerated and thrilling.

Only newcomers, under the premise of such a rare opportunity on the big screen, are willing to sign a deed of sale with Wanbao for starring in this kind of multi-film cabbage price.

Why sign multiple films?

Of course, I am afraid that this movie will become popular, and the actors will sit on the ground and raise the price, so that Wanbao will have to be replaced.

Most of Marvel's royal actors are also in this mode, signing multiple films with one signing, and it is impossible to break up after only one film.

……

After getting funds from Lao Zhang, Du Hao quickly got on a flight to Hollywood, planning to go to Hollywood to find suitable actors.

By the way, cheer for the sponsorship!

The IP of Superman has a high reputation all over the world, especially the animation is still on the air, and I believe that many companies are willing to sponsor the production of the movie.

Regarding Du Hao's dynamics, Gu Miao only understood it a little, and then stopped paying attention to it.

He believed that Du Hao could handle it.

is the so-called shame and courage, having the experience of "Starfall", coupled with so many years of precipitation and accumulation, he believes that Du Hao will grasp this rare opportunity.

After all, this is most likely the only chance in his life to prove himself.

If you miss this time, if you want to prove yourself again, and have the opportunity to direct a live-action sci-fi blockbuster, you may never have it again.

Wanbao Animation, Konjac Studio.

Gu Miao is communicating with Mr. Qiu about the composition of the production team of "Martin's Morning".

There are a lot of people in the konjac studio, and most of them are the original team of "konjac animation" brought by Mr. Qiu before.

But most of these people are in charge of the production of the third season of "Crayon Xiaoxin", and Gu Miao needs Mr. Qiu to allocate some manpower to him to fill the production team of "Martin's Morning", which is currently just an empty shell.

The job is tricky.

Because of so many people, Gu Miao has not had much contact with them, and he doesn't know everyone's special abilities or personalities, so he can only let Mr. Qiu do the work for him and help him screen out suitable candidates.

"The list is listed......

Mr. Qiu wrote a list, handed it to Gu Miao and said, "Half of the elites in our konjac studio are almost on this list. ”

"Yo? So many people? ”

Gu Miao was a little surprised: "I didn't expect your konjac studio to be quite talented, there are so many people in half of the elites!" ”

"Some of them were recruited later, but most of them are old guys from the old konjac anime."

Mr. Qiu said with a hint of reminiscence: "Although the original konjac animation was not large, everyone got together because of their love for anime, and there were many people who could get a higher salary, but they still chose to stay in konjac animation." ”

This should be the norm for some animation studios.

Even if it is a very small animation studio, they may not have their own masterpieces, and they just help the big factories to do outsourcing to barely make a living, but there is no shortage of great gods and elites inside.

Why?

For these people, they can change jobs and go to a big factory to get a higher salary or benefits, why should they stay in such a small workshop with no future?

Because of love, of course!

It may be that the team atmosphere is very good, so they are reluctant to leave, or it may be that everyone has a common pursuit and is willing to generate electricity for love.

What's more, it's simply a "brother studio".

The whole team,It's all maintained by fragile feelings.,Everyone is a good buddy.,You don't think I don't like my food, I don't think your feet smell.,Everyone laughs and laughs and does animation.,There's no such superfluous trouble.。

The original konjac anime is a typical example of this kind of "brother studio".

The team atmosphere created by Mr. Qiu, as well as the brotherhood of everyone, have retained many talented elites.

"This kind of team is very fragile."

Gu Miao looked at it quite rationally: "A team that only relies on feelings to maintain may create miracles, but after becoming famous or making money, no matter how good the relationship is, it will give birth to contradictions, until it gradually drifts apart." ”

"yes!"

"So I left the company I founded with everyone, didn't I come to join you!" Mr. Qiu grinned.

Gu Miao: "......"

For people like Mr. Qiu, he really doesn't know how to evaluate it.

For Gu Miao, he will not have a "good buddy" relationship with the employees under him, and it is impossible to be like Mr. Qiu, who is like every employee.

So he couldn't understand why Mr. Qiu was willing to give up the company he founded and then take people to Wanbao.

It can only be said that this kind of person is too pure!

The pure love for animation and the pure tolerance of employees have created Mr. Qiu's character and management style.

It may be that working under him will feel very comfortable and reassuring, and I am willing to trust him, but this kind of management method is destined to be only a small studio, and it is impossible to become a group company.

"If I have a chance in the future, I may make an animation based on your experience and everyone at Konjac Studio!"

Gu Miao shook her head and said, "I don't approve of your management style, but I do envy the team atmosphere of your konjac studio. ”

It's too two-dimensional!

The people in Konjac Studio feel like characters living in a two-dimensional life, and it will be interesting if their daily work is made into an animation.

Bosses without shelves, gag colleagues, and a relaxed and freehand working atmosphere......

Gu Miao has already thought about it, and when she goes back, she will find someone to make a bubble noodle animation of "About the Company Leader is a Sand Sculpture", so as to tempt those fresh college students who are not deeply involved in the world.

Envy?

Join Wanbao, you can also have the same working environment as animation!

As for the entry into the company, I found that only the konjac studio was like this, and I was deceived, so I could only honestly make cattle and horses for Mr. Gu, so I didn't have to think about it.

When you are in the company, you can come and leave if you want?