Chapter 403 Martin comes to China, the rabbit is finished
"Operation Red Sea" has been released for only one week, and it has successfully achieved a box office of 1.2 billion.
And the box office performance still showed no signs of decline, and the box office did not fall below 100 million that day.
In addition, the official side has been helping to build publicity, and the movie has been on the hot search several times a day almost every day.
Of course, while the movie "Operation Red Sea" became a hit, "Bright Sword", which was aired at the same time, suffered a bit.
Although both film and television works have Xu Ji's label, "Operation Red Sea" was directed by Xu Ji himself after all, and the popularity of "Bright Sword" cannot be matched for a while.
Fortunately, one is a movie and the other is a TV series, so the influence on each other is not great.
On the Kiwi side, Congzhu naturally discovered that since the release of "Operation Red Sea", various data of "Bright Sword" have declined.
Fortunately, the amplitude is not very large, and there are obvious signs of subsequent recovery.
I’m also a little glad that Xu Ji’s movie is being released this time.
Instead of Tongji Entertainment’s new drama being broadcast.
Congzhu is not afraid of anyone, after all, she has full confidence in this "Bright Sword".
But if it’s Xu Ji, I really can’t say.
In Congzhu's own words, the only one who can defeat Xu Ji is Xu Ji himself.
So the last thing she wants is to spend a lot of money to get the copyright of Xu Ji's drama, only to end up competing with other dramas from Tongji Entertainment.
This is really a shame.
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At this time in Rongcheng, Xu Ji looked at the blond and blue-eyed Martin with a surprised look on his face.
This guy actually flew over from the United States.
He originally thought the other party was joking.
"Xu, long time no see!"
As soon as Martin Mason met Xu Ji, he enthusiastically came up and gave Xu Ji a big hug.
Youman on the side has always heard of Martin's name, and has even spoken to him before, but this is indeed the first time to see him in person.
"I really didn't expect you to actually come to China."
Xu Ji said.
It was Martin's first time to come to China, and everything he saw along the way was new.
"China is a little different from what I imagined."
Martin said.
"Xu, you have to take me to try your delicious food."
After hearing this, Xu Ji readily agreed.
Martin came this time, naturally, for the script.
The main reason is that he has urged Xu Ji many times in the United States, and although he has always said yes, he just can't see the script.
In addition, since "Saw" has already been released, for Martin, there is actually nothing to do in the United States.
In the past, Martin had many ways to pass the time, and he would appear in various bars or in feasting and feasting situations.
But now, since "Saw" directly received a box office of 180 million US dollars, he has completely lost interest in other things.
I am always thinking about when I can make a second movie.
Even the original idea of showing off in front of those bad friends or my father felt boring.
Martin wanted to prove himself before.
But now, he enjoys even more the sense of accomplishment that comes from being a producer and responsible for a movie that sells well at the box office.
This is the first time Martin has experienced this feeling in his life.
But just once, he was completely addicted.
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"Martin, can you eat spicy food?"
At dinner time, since Martin came from afar, Xu Ji naturally took him to visit Tongji Entertainment.
By the way, I would like to show my friendship as a landlord and treat the other party to a meal or something.
"Operation Red Sea" has now been officially released, and Xu Ji's time has become free.
Otherwise, I really don’t have time to take Martin to dinner or something in person.
Hearing Xu Ji's words, Martin was stunned for a moment.
But then he answered decisively: "Of course!"
"Do you know what the nickname my friends used to call me was?"
"Son of Pepper!"
Martin looked confident.
When he was in the United States, he actually ate some Chinese delicacies.
Of course, I didn’t think any of the food was too spicy.
He didn't take Xu Ji's words to heart at all.
And Xu Ji heard Martin say this.
I immediately made a reservation to have hot pot for dinner.
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Half an hour later, in a private room of a hot pot restaurant in Chengdu, Martin's mouth was swollen, and he was crying and running his nose.
Xu Ji looked at the other party with some worry.
"Martin, are you sure you're okay?"
After Martin Mason heard Xu Ji's words, he shook his head subconsciously.
Then he said with a big tongue: "It doesn't look like a nest, it doesn't fall at all."
Xu Ji was very helpless, mainly because the other party had just vowed that he could eat spicy food, which made Xu Ji feel relieved.
Otherwise, just order the Yuanyang Hotpot.
What was most unacceptable to Martin was that in stark contrast to him, Xu Ji and others in front of him almost all looked like they were fine.
Even Xu Ji's girlfriend, a girl who looked so cute, had no reaction at all.
I will have to change my title as the Son of Chili Pepper in the future.
Son of Pepper (applicable outside China).
"Mr. Martin, why don't you just stop eating."
Sha Yetong, who was sitting next to Xu Ji, couldn't help but persuade him.
But obviously, it was of no use, and Martin still ate happily.
"This is delicious, sizzling, sizzling."
“Not spicy!”
He shook his head and said.
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That night was just as Xu Ji expected.
Martin went to the anorectal department closest to his hotel.
He successfully spent the first night of his trip to China in the hospital.
Xu Ji originally wanted to comfort him, but after thinking about it he decided against it.
You can't just go and ask: "Is your chrysanthemum okay?"
Let’s save some face for foreign employees.
However, although he did not go to see Martin, Xu Ji still put the matter of writing a script for Martin on his agenda.
After thinking for a while, I started writing the script.
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This movie is actually quite suitable.
It's just that the challenge is greater than the original "Saw".
Of course, Xu Ji didn’t plan to let Martin do it all by himself this time.
Instead, we are planning to let some Tongji Entertainment employees go on a business trip.
In this case, at least it can ensure that Martin will not have any unexpected situations due to his lack of ability.
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At the same time, news came from Cherry Animation that the production of "That Year of the Rabbit" has been completed.
The number of episodes of this animation is not too many, and the production is relatively simple.
There is no difficulty for Cherry Animation.
The production time is naturally not very long.
Of course, although the production is said to be simple, Yu Wulong, the person in charge of Cherry Animation, has not relaxed at all.
He knew that although this animation looked like it was for young children, it contained multiple meanings.
So even though Xu Ji didn’t emphasize anything in particular.
But Yu Wulong still put a lot of effort into making it.
I hope to be as perfect as possible.
Otherwise, the production cycle can actually be greatly shortened.
Of course, Cherry Animation is different from some other animation companies.
Projects do not have a very accurate cycle.
In other words, Xu Ji did not require them to produce the finished product within the specified time.
Give enough time for production.
This was true for the original "The Return of the Great Sage", and it is also true for the current "Those Things About That Rabbit".
Other companies obviously can't do it.
Because the longer the production cycle, this also means that the cost will be higher.
Therefore, there is usually a situation where there is a rush to progress later.
Generally, errors or defects occur for this reason.
Who would be like Yu Wulong, who would like to proofread dozens of times and catch all kinds of details.
As for Xu Ji, after reading it again, he was very satisfied and did not put forward any suggestions for changes.
The next step is the normal submission for review.
At the same time, Tongji Entertainment’s current animation projects are also cooperating with G Station.
This time Natu will continue to be broadcast on station G.
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Station G, the current animation department, with Ling Jiuqian as the person in charge, is in a pretty good mood at this time.
In the past, every time a new drama from Tongji Entertainment was aired online, it was a huge blow to their department.
After all, the film and television department has almost robbed them of all their resources in recent years.
Some new dramas that have purchased the copyright are not as good as Tongji Entertainment’s new dramas in terms of publicity.
Some even have no so-called propaganda at all.
In addition, our biggest concern is the reduction of copyright budget.
Back then, the film and television department’s copyright budget for a quarter was probably less than one-fifth of theirs.
But now, basically the film and television department has almost doubled their number.
However, this situation has indeed turned around since signing the contract with Tongji Entertainment.
Especially one "The Return of the Great Sage" and one "Coco".
It is definitely a phenomenal animated movie, and other domestic platforms will definitely want to compete for the copyright.
But in the end, it still fell to station G.
Although the copyright fee is not low, the benefits are also high.
Relying on these two major animated movies, the membership conversion rate of the animation department some time ago has even been higher than that of the film and television department.
In the past, it was nothing, it was a normal phenomenon.
But in the past few years of cooperation between G Station and Tongji Entertainment, this is indeed a rare first time.
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"Mr. Ling, Tongji Entertainment's new animation seems to have been finished."
The employee in charge of the department's connection with Tongji Entertainment suddenly came to report.
This actually surprised Ling Jiuqian a little.
After all, judging from the previous progress of Tongji Entertainment’s animation production, it can’t be so fast.
The previous production cycle of the other party's "The Return of the Great Sage" started at least half a year.
Although judging from the quality of the final movie, the efficiency is indeed high enough.
But this time it only took a few months, how could it be completed?
Of course, I am surprised, but in the final analysis, this is a good thing for Ling Jiuqian and the animation department of G station.
"Has Tongji Entertainment submitted it for review?"
The subordinate nodded at this time.
Then he said: "It was submitted for review, and they said it would be given to us after the review."
Ling Jiuqian was relieved after hearing this.
No matter what, as long as it is submitted for review, it will not take much time until it is officially launched on the G station.
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Within a few days, Ling Jiuqian successfully obtained the animated series from Tongji Entertainment.
As the first viewer to try it out, Ling Jiuqian still has high expectations.
After all, whether it was "The Return of the Great Sage" or "Coco", they were both excellent animated movies.
Compared with normal animated series, the production of animated movies is definitely more difficult.
As long as the script is excellent enough, there shouldn't be much of a problem with the technical level of Cherry Animation at Tongji Entertainment.
Of course, Ling Jiuqian is not particularly worried about the script, after all, there are many traces.
The script is a major advantage of Cherry Animation.
Ling Jiuqian first took a look at the name of this animation.
""Those Things About That Rabbit That Year"?"
"This name is interesting."
Although Ling Jiuqian doesn't know what the name of this animation means.
But at least it’s not unpleasant.
"Twelve episodes?"
"This can explain why the production cycle can be so short."
Ling Jiuqian glanced at the episode number and said to himself.
Twelve episodes is indeed a bit short.
Especially when it comes to some local Chinese animations for young children, the gap is even greater.
Many animated IPs or even hundreds or thousands of episodes are very common.
Of course, generally speaking, only those who make money can shoot for such a long time.
If it doesn't make money, even if there are plans for a second season or a follow-up, the investors are not fools and will not continue to spend this wasted money.
However, although the twelve-episode animation is a bit short, it is not particularly unusual.
Many animations from Sakura Country are twelve episodes in length.
Of course, the original comics of this kind of animation are also short stories, so it is difficult to make them long.
And there are not a few animations of this size that are popular in the industry and make money.
This aspect is not a problem.
As long as the animation is exciting enough, that's enough.
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With this thought, Ling Jiuqian began to watch the first episode.
But when the credits ended and he saw the painting style of the characters in the animation, he was stunned.
"What is this?"
The first thing Ling Jiuqian thought about was whether Tongji Entertainment had made a mistake.
How could it be this style?
It's a cartoon character for toddlers. I don't know how to say it even if I want to praise it.
It is so simple, there is no difficulty at all.
Ling Jiuqian even thinks that any small company can do it.
No one would have thought that this was the cherry animation that had previously produced "The Return of the Great Sage" and "Coco".
Is the horizontal float that big?
Isn’t it possible that I have been deceived? Is Tongji Entertainment planning to use this kind of animation to gain profits from their G site?
But as soon as this thought came up, Ling Jiuqian rejected it in his heart.
With the current reputation and strength of Cherry Animation, a subsidiary of Tongji Entertainment, there is a high probability that they will not do such a self-destructive thing.
And with Tongji Entertainment's current company size and the box office of the movies it produces, there is really no need for people to use this method to earn their own money.
Thinking of this, Ling Jiuqian suppressed his restlessness and persuaded himself to continue reading.