My Animation Era

The successful completion of the animation "Digimon" not only brought Gu Miao's reputation to a higher level, but also dealt a heavy blow to the theme of "travel adventure in another world".

No one expected this result.

It can only be said that Gu Miao's interview a year ago is still playing a huge role today.

What does it mean that Chinese comics take the lead?

Gu Miao, who was about to retreat tactically and educate Huang Kun and others about the influence of "the first person in the history of Chinese comics", suddenly received a call from North America.

"What?!"

"Are you kidding me?"

After answering the call, Gu Miao subconsciously pinched Huang Kun's arm. It wasn't until Huang Kun stared at him with a resentful look on his face that he realized that this was not a dream.

"What's going on?"

Lao Zhang came over and asked: "What happened? The digital world is going to attack our Wanbao and seize the sacred plan?"

"no!"

Gu Miao, who had just hung up the phone, raised the corners of her mouth and said in a very strange tone: "Can you believe that a Hollywood film and television company wants to buy the copyright from us?"

"Ah this?!"

Everyone in the room was stunned.

What's going on?

It can be said that everyone knows about the big names in Hollywood. Huang Kun, Lao Zhang and others, as senior movie fans who often watch Hollywood blockbusters, naturally understand where that place is.

But now Mr. Gu says that Hollywood plans to purchase the copyright of Wanbao Animation and use it to shoot live-action movies?

"What animation?!"

Lao Zhang was the first to regain his composure, frowned and asked: "Our company has many IPs, but not many of them are suitable for adapting live-action movies, right?"

"I have mentioned two for now, "Sailor Moon" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"!"

Gu Miao explained: "The other party said that if the movie gets a good response after its release, we can deepen the cooperation and launch more film projects."

Sure enough, I came prepared!

As soon as Mr. Gu mentioned the two IPs "Sailor Moon" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", everyone immediately understood the thinking of this Hollywood film and television company.

Let’s not talk about Sailor Moon.

The globally popular phenomenon-level animation has extremely wide influence all over the world. It is not surprising that the other party is eyeing this IP.

As for the Ninja Turtles...

It was surprising at first, but after thinking about it carefully, it seems quite reasonable. After all, the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" animation is also very popular overseas, at least more popular than in China.

"What do you mean, do you want to sell it?"

Gu Miao asked: "I just made a preliminary inquiry about the quotation, and I feel that it is quite sincere, and the other party is also willing to share the profits from the movie peripherals."

"Well..."

Everyone looked at each other.

The name of Hollywood is very famous, and this film and television company is also considered one of the giants in Hollywood. It is definitely a good thing to cooperate.

But the IP "Sailor Moon" is one of Wanbao's "best in the box" treasures!

It's not a matter of money or not.

Wouldn't it be embarrassing if this was like Marvel selling the rights to Spider-Man and not being able to take it back later?

Moreover, the other party purchased the copyright and planned to make a live-action movie, so he must have wanted to cast Hollywood actors.

Blonde Sailor Moon...

Compared with the many concerns about "Sailor Moon", everyone has no objections to "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles".

If it can be sold, it is considered a success!

On the one hand, Wanbao did not have the ability to make a live-action version of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"; on the other hand, it also lacked suitable resources and directors.

Plus……

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are an "alternative" superhero, and it doesn't matter who plays them. There is no problem that European and American actors will feel that the style of the characters is inconsistent.

"OK!"

After listening to everyone's discussion, Gu Miao pondered for a moment and then said: "Well, since everyone has concerns about "Sailor Moon", let's put this matter aside for the time being."

"We mainly talk to each other about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. What do you think?"

"no problem!"

Everyone nodded.

As one of Wanbao’s most popular IPs, the copyright of the animated film “Sailor Moon” cannot be sold easily to avoid becoming the next Spider-Man.

But "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" doesn't have this concern.

As one of the IPs that Wanbao is marginalized and not valued much. Selling the live-action film adaptation rights of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" to Hollywood is actually not a big deal.

As long as it doesn't affect Wanbao's continued production of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" animations and continued selling of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles peripheral toys, it doesn't matter who makes the movie.

Might as well say...

Selling the film adaptation rights is actually a good thing, because Hollywood may promote the film to the world. By then, the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" IP will be more famous, and Wanbao will be the biggest beneficiary.

…

After making the decision, Wanbao Animation quickly contacted Hollywood film and television giants and launched in-depth and detailed negotiations.

After the news came out, the one who reacted the most was not the fans of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" animation, but Du Hao, who was filming the movie "Running Horses".

"Why?"

Du Hao was aggrieved.

He was the first to set his sights on the comic "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", and he was also the first to propose adapting the comic into a movie in the future.

Gu Miao also agreed.

But now I just sell it without considering his feelings at all. For Du Hao, it's no wonder he's not in a hurry!

“If the old doesn’t go, the new won’t come.”

"Don't worry! I will definitely compensate you later, which is no less than the super IP of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"..."

In this matter, Gu Miao really owed Du Hao. After all, he was the one who sent Du Hao to Wanbao Comics for retreat and exposed him to the comic "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles".

Now the adaptation rights are sold.

The person who is most sad and reluctant to let go is definitely Du Hao.

Gu Miao could understand his emotions, and at the same time she was trying her best to comfort Du Hao, trying to make him understand the company's decision.

The other party gave too much!

If he had been given slightly less, Gu Miao might not have sold so decisively, but after spending tens of millions, it was still US dollars, and his bottom line could no longer be maintained in an instant.

So rich!

It can only be said that Gu Miao has never seen such a bully in his life. If he doesn't kill him with a knife, he will feel really sorry.

"Okay, okay!"

After Gu Miao's comfort and the fact that Hollywood really paid a lot of money, Du Hao understood Du Hao's fuss after a few words.

Of course, that's not the point.

The key point is that Gu Miao gave him a hint that Wanbao has a say in this cooperation, and he might be able to get him in and learn from him as an assistant director on the crew.

What's the fuss about?

Du Hao is quite satisfied to have the opportunity to learn from mature foreign commercial film directors, even if he is just an assistant director in name only.

This is definitely a rare opportunity for him, a good opportunity to improve his directing skills!

However, time is a bit tight.

The progress of the movie "Running Horses" must be accelerated, otherwise he may not be able to catch up with the opportunity to join the film "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" as an assistant director.