Lin Zuhui came to the News Building. With the expansion of Wanhui Media, the office buildings in the News Building have become tense, and the reconstruction of the News Building will also be put on the agenda.
When the News Building was rebuilt, Wanhui Media needed to find a building as its headquarters, and Chinese Real Estate rebuilt a building in North Point (the original Lok Kee Building), which was suitable for moving in. The new building will be delivered in about a year and the name will be changed.
'Man Fai Building'.
Not long after I sat down in the office, Robben walked in with a smile on his face.
"Boss, the TV station and publishing house in Taiwan have already reached an agreement. The animation of "Detective Conan" will cost US$5,000 per episode, and the single volume of "Detective Conan" will be published and divided according to sales..."
Lin Zuhui was immediately very happy. This was the first step for "Cartoons to Promote Hong Kong" overseas. You know, Lin Zuhui was also under great pressure. Although "Detective Conan" was very popular in Hong Kong, it greatly exceeded the popularity of "The Storm"
sales; animation also performed well, contributing a lot of ratings to ATV and Asian Television.
However, in the field of Japanese comic style, Wanhui Media did not make a lot of money. Instead, it invested 300 million Hong Kong dollars in advance. Recently, Wanhui Comics is also working hard to develop comic peripherals, such as Conan dolls, figures, T-shirts, and posters.
wait.
Still don’t make enough!
Lin Zuhui has read the animation and comics of "Detective Conan" and feels that it is no different from his previous life. Of course, it is possible that his memory of the original version of his previous life is not very deep, so he always feels that it is similar.
Since there is no problem with the quality, Lin Zuhui has placed great hopes on it.
"Very good, I know that Taiwan is most likely to come to us for cooperation first! It seems that Japan and Southeast Asia will also introduce it next year. This work is expected to be exported to the whole world. It can be said to be a large-scale IP, and its value may be
Tens of billions of IPs.”
Luo Benzheng was stunned that the boss was so optimistic! However, he still believed in the boss's vision and immediately became excited.
"Well, I have strengthened the team building. The creative team and overseas copyright team are already quite large!"
Lin Zuhui believes that as long as Hong Kong's local praise is rave, overseas copyrights will be sold in an endless stream. Especially through the spread of satellite TV, local TV stations in some countries are eager to obtain broadcast rights. After all, although satellite TV has 38
countries, but in each country people watch it basically in hotels and very few family units, so the penetration rate is not high.
In the previous life, even the mainland bought the broadcasting rights for US$5,000 per episode in the second year of the animation. The publishing rights were also purchased through the "Chang~Chun Publishing House". Although the mainland
There are also a lot of pirated copies.
""Pokémon" has been serialized for a month, how has the response been?" Lin Zuhui asked again with concern.
In terms of IP value, Conan is far less than Pokémon. The yellow Pikachu alone may sell 10 times the peripheral products of Conan. After all, it is cuter.
"Well, the praise is no less than that of "Detective Conan". I believe it is another big IP! At present, the sales volume of our "Manke Show" has risen to 280,000, and the increases are all in Macau, Mainland, and Taiwan!"
The mainland and Taiwan are definitely not selling through formal channels, otherwise there would only be such a small increase. People in Guangdong Province can buy magazines from Xiangjiang, including "FHM", "Good" and other magazines.
Some channels can sell it, including satellite TV stations, but these are special channels and places.
Lin Zuhui said with satisfaction: "Well, as long as we successfully create these two Japanese comics, it will generate a steady stream of profits. At the same time, the comic talents we cultivate will also contribute new works. A virtuous circle, even if there is no
Half of the Japanese comics industry, maybe one-fifth."
"It can definitely be achieved!"
But after Luo Benzheng walked out of the office excitedly, Lin Zuhui leaned on his chair and smiled.
Comics have begun to go overseas. Although Wanhui Comics' works such as "Wind and Cloud", "Dragon Tiger Gate", "Heroes of China" and other comics have long been exported to Europe, America and Asia (the copyrights were sold and the English translations were adapted), after all, those comics were sold through snatching.
(Acquisition), where Conan and Pokémon go overseas, which is even more exciting.
Lin Zuhui has already thought about it. After the comics develop, Wanhui Media will enter the game industry. Forget about "Warcraft", but in the future, it will develop "Legend", "Audition", "Dungeon Fighter", "Run Run"
"Go Kart", Lin Zuhui feels that as long as technical talents are found, based on his experience, it will be no problem to build it in advance.
It just so happens that the most difficult aspects of a game are planning, art, and finally technology.
In short, Lin Zuhui was very happy to grab the patents from other countries.
As Wanhui Comics Company promoted in newspapers, the animation copyright of "Detective Conan" was sold, which not only attracted the attention of Hong Kong comic lovers, but also caused huge repercussions in the Japanese comic industry.
People in the Japanese comics industry are a little strange and shocked. What's strange is that it is obviously a Japanese comic style but it appears in a Hong Kong publishing house. What's shocking is that the theme and plot of "Detective Conan" are excellent and the quality of the comics is excellent.
Some Japanese media even published in newspapers that "our comics have been plagiarized." For a time, the Japanese comics industry and TV stations began to seriously examine "Detective Conan".
Yomiuri TV is a TV station that broadcasts in the Ki wide area (Osaka Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture, Hyogo Prefecture, Shiga Prefecture, Nara Prefecture, and Wakayama Prefecture). It is headquartered in Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. They took the lead in sending a team,
Get in touch with Wanhui Comics.
"Weekly Shōnen Magazine" is a shonen manga magazine published by Kodansha, and it is also the second largest manga magazine in circulation in Japan (after "Weekly Shōnen Jump"). They immediately prepared a serialization of the same type of theme as "Detective Conan"
Comic - "Kindaichi Boy's Incident Book".
"Weekly Shōnen Jump" was a little slower to respond. They just felt that "Detective Conan" was a copycat Japanese comic and didn't take it to heart.
In fact, through the broadcast of Asia Satellite TV, people in dozens of countries in Asia have watched "Detective Conan", and its influence is already there. Next, I believe it will gradually be introduced by TV stations and publishing houses in these countries.
By then, the Japanese will know that Xiangjiang’s comic industry has developed!
If it weren't for "Satellite TV", it would indeed take a long time for the works to be released overseas.
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On Friday, Lam Cho-fai attended the South China Morning Post's award ceremony, and Wilson Wei personally awarded him the 'Business Achievement Award'.
As Hong Kong's official media, the value of the South China Morning Post is unquestionable. Its market value alone is more than 3 billion. In its previous life, it became the most profitable newspaper in the world in 1997, with annual profits of up to HK$800 million.
If Lin Zuhui had not owned a TV station, and as Hong Kong's official media, the public share ratio of "South China Morning Post" is required, and the major shareholder generally cannot exceed 35%. Therefore, in recent years, he has extinguished the intention to acquire the "South China Morning Post"
thought.
Instead of investing in the South China Morning Post, it would be better to set up a satellite TV network.
After all, in his previous life, Guo Huonian spent a full HK$2.7 billion to buy Murdoch’s 35% stake.
After Wei Yixin presented the award to Lin Zuhui, the two chatted for a while and then he left. Lin Zuhui needed to accept an exclusive interview.
The reporter and Lin Zuhui sat face to face and couldn't help but sigh at Lin Zuhui's youth. Some media published photos of Lin Zuhui, and they always felt like a 30-year-old young man. But when the reporter really sat together at a close distance, he realized that Lin Zuhui was in his early 20s.
Looks like (actually 26 years old)
Reporters know that others are deliberately dressing up to look mature.
Next, the interview officially began.
Reporter: "Mr. Lin, thank you for accepting our exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post today. It is my honor to be your interviewer!"
Lin Zuhui: "I am honored to receive the award from an excellent media such as the South China Morning Post. I deserve it!"
Reporter: "In recent years, Asia has been experiencing amazing economic development. What do you think?"
Lin Zuhui: "An important factor for the rapid economic development in Asia is that all countries have a stable political situation. Many countries in Asia have very rich natural resources. Except for Japan, the living standards in most countries are relatively low and wages are also low; except for Singapore
In addition, many countries also have lower tax rates. What is more striking is that Asians as a whole are working hard. These are all reasons for attracting foreign investment and are also important economic development factors."
Reporter: "You mean: Asians are a hard-working group. Industries centered on the concentration of labor have successfully driven the vigorous development of the Asian economy."
Lin Zuhui: "Well, Asia's industrial technology has continuously caught up with the advanced countries in Europe and the United States. Industrial products from 10 to 20 years ago can now be produced by Asian countries. This trend will further develop."
Reporter: "Hong Kong's economic development is particularly successful. It ranks second in Asia after Japan. Prosperous Hong Kong is the pillar of China's economic construction. And the memorandum of understanding on the construction of Hong Kong's new airport and related issues
The signing (on September 3, 1991) is the fact that Hong Kong's economic construction has a bright future. Mr. Lin, please share your views and feelings on Hong Kong's prospects."
Lam Cho-fai: "Hong Kong's development should be attributed to its proximity to mainland China. Hong Kong's labor shortage is a problem, and it can still rely on imports from the mainland in the future. In the future, with the development of mutual relations with the mainland and the convenience of traveling between the two places, these are all economic developments
extremely favorable factors. Hong Kong needs to develop deep-sea ports and facilities, coupled with modern machinery and equipment. As a result, Hong Kong's role as a foreign trade center will expand, and the service industry will also develop accordingly. Hong Kong's systems, laws and
Advanced finance, communications, container terminals and other equipment are easily accepted by European and American countries. Therefore, Hong Kong can still exert strong competitiveness in the face of other countries around the world."
Reporter: "Can you also talk about 'Hong Kong culture revitalizes Hong Kong'? I heard that this is a major thing you hope to accomplish."
Lam Cho-fai: "As we all know, in the 1970s and 1980s, Hong Kong's entertainment culture received widespread attention in Asia. 'Hong Kong culture revitalizes Hong Kong' is a concept I proposed. I hope that the cultural and entertainment circles in Hong Kong can come up with more
Good works will promote Xiangjiang's entertainment culture to Asia and even the world. With the improvement of people's lives, it is no longer just about food and clothing. Humans are advanced animals, and spiritual enrichment has become an urgent need for human beings. Therefore,
"Excellent works can not only promote regional exchanges and understanding, but also satisfy human spiritual needs."
Reporter: "Will Hong Kong culture be the next important industry in Hong Kong?"
Lin Zuhui: "I hope so!"
Reporter: "I have noticed recently that your Wanhui Media seems to be undergoing a change? Is it the comic industry?"
Lin Zuhui: "Thank you for your attention! It is the comics industry. We are learning from Japan and building a more mature comics industry."
Reporter: "Cartoon revitalizes Hong Kong. I wonder if I can describe your goals or ideas in this way?"
Lin Zuhui: "I think so, but I dare not say so now. Because we have just started and there is still a long way to go!"
Reporter: "I'm so happy. I didn't expect that I could personally say 'Cartoon revitalizes Hong Kong'. Of course, this is what you are doing and what you want to do. However, aren't you worried that the market in Hong Kong is too small?"
Lin Zuhui: "Excellent works will be accepted by everyone. The market in Hong Kong is not small. We have more than 200,000 comic fans!"
Reporter: "Can I say that 'Hong Kong culture will revitalize Hong Kong' and 'Cartoons will revitalize Hong Kong'? Is that what you are doing?"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Lin Zuhui: "Of course!"
Reporter: “Then ‘Cartoons to Promote Hong Kong’ is the slogan you officially proposed today!”
Lin Zuhui: "Although I am a bit overestimating my capabilities, I am really working hard. Currently, our "Detective Conan" is known to people in many countries through Asia Satellite TV, and has also received rave reviews. Recently, Taiwan purchased our
The copyright of animations and comics, I believe that excellent works will be accepted by the world!"
Reporter: "I think Mr. Lin is an extremely innovative businessman. As early as the beginning of his career, Mr. Lin had already created a magazine "Men's Gang", and its copyrights were sold to many countries and regions."
Lin Zuhui: "Thank you!"
Reporter: “Do you mind the recent public opinion in the real estate industry?”
Lin Zuhui: "Well, I abide by the rules and regulations of the Hong Kong government, and I will also be responsible to the shareholders of New Era Group. Of course, this is not contradictory. New Era Group's cash flow is increasing, and I also hope that New Era Group will
Developed into a comprehensive group company. Our investment base is still in Hong Kong, and the current investment situation in Hong Kong is still good; however, the market value of New Era Group currently accounts for 8% of the market value of all listed companies in Hong Kong. If the investment increases again
, may cause some jealousy or misunderstanding, so careful consideration must be made in this regard.”
Reporter: "So, I heard that New Era Group recently invested in Citibank's stocks. Is it because of this consideration?"
Lin Zuhui: "No, this is a strategy that I have already determined. I am personally optimistic about Citibank, so I personally participated in its stock subscription activities as early as a year ago."
Reporter: "Thank you very much for your interview today!"
Lin Zuhui: "Thank you!"
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As Lin Zuhui's interview spread in the media in Hong Kong, Xiangjiang citizens marveled at Lin Zuhui's "superhuman abilities".
In everyone's eyes, Lin Zuhui's business is broader than Li Chaoren's, and Li Chaoren is engaged in traditional industries, but Lin Zuhui is different. His industry involves all aspects.
In particular, after "Hong Kong culture revitalizes Hong Kong" and "Cartoon revitalizes Hong Kong" were widely reported by Hong Kong media, Lam Zuhui's reputation reached its peak again.
Prospering Hong Kong is not something that a businessman can talk about casually. A businessman who can talk about this kind of topic is at least a leading figure in a certain field.
Nowadays, Lam Cho-fai's proposals of 'Hong Kong culture will revitalize Hong Kong' and 'Cartoons will revitalize Hong Kong' are pollution-free and high value-added industries. If they are really achieved, he will be a person who has made great contributions to Hong Kong.
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What's important is that citizens also know that Lin Zuhui is not a 'rhetoric', but has achieved good results and is a true activist.
For a time, Lin Zuhui's reputation expanded again, completely surpassing Li Chaoren's influence!