HPDBC Chapter 869 Pattern
Chapter 869 Pattern
Chapter 869 Pattern
Unsurprisingly, Old Bear's idea to snatch the rights to "Coco" was rejected.
normal.
Old Xiong didn't have high hopes before making the call.
If this comic were actually given to him, it might just be a hidden gem.
but--
Old Tu specifically mentioned that it wasn't because Old Bear had previously refused them and they harbored resentment, but rather because the comic was close to being developed in collaboration with Big Face Cat.
and.
The sincerity and resources offered by Big Face Cat Animation are something that Qinglong Studio cannot provide.
This wasn't Old Bear's guess.
This is real.
The very next day, news of the copyright deal made the news, a headline that shocked the world. This shock wasn't because Cilantro Comics had partnered with Big Face Cat Animation—though, in the past, if a domestic comic copyright had been sold to Big Face Cat, it would have been quite a shock to the comics industry.
but--
Compared to the more than 100 million yuan transaction amount for the copyright of a single comic book, this is nothing.
Nine figures.
Even though Lao Xiong knew that this comic would save the animation project a lot of money and time, far exceeding the costs of ordinary copyright transactions, the amount was still too astonishing. You have to understand, their Qinglong Company, as a leading domestic animated film company, never invests more than 100 million yuan in a single project. When they boast about their high production costs, they are only including miscellaneous expenses such as publicity and distribution.
That's all for the copyright transactions—
Be nice.
Those green knives are so damn easy to cut!
but--
Old Xiong thought about it again. These international animation companies are so rich that their production costs are often hundreds of millions. This is less than 20 million dollars, which is just a drop in the bucket. He even thought that Big Face Cat Animation made a profit!
after all.
In Lao Xiong's opinion, this comic can already be considered an aesthetic and artistic work of storytelling.
even--
Old Xiong felt that even if he gathered the top human resources of his company, or even the top talent and financial resources of Big Face Cat, and spent two or three years creating the story, they might not be able to produce an aesthetic comparable to Jiang Yang's.
of course.
The biggest winner here is none other than Cilantro's comics.
This comic platform, which was established less than half a year ago and had little reputation, suddenly became a dazzling star in the comic circle because of this incident. What made Lao Xiong even more speechless was that although Xiangcai Comics did not collect copyrights from authors, the copyright of this comic was traded on the trading platform built by Xiangcai Comics, and Xiangcai Comics would receive a corresponding share.
this means--
Cilantro comics made me an eight-figure sum for free.
In Lao Xiong's view, this was just a matter of transferring money from one hand to the other for the Great Demon King, but the rule had been established. From now on, if animation companies like them wanted to buy the copyright for the comics published by Xiangcai Comics, they would have to pay the platform.
Unfortunately.
After failing to find "Coco" yesterday, Old Bear spent his time browsing through Cilantro's comics and actually found another comic that made him want to buy it—"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button".
This comic is even shorter, it's practically just the beginning.
but--
Old Bear immediately recognized that this comic was almost identical to "Coco," possessing a strong cinematic feel, excellent continuity, and numerous details, making it as enjoyable to read as watching a movie.
"This is fucking weird."
Old Bear was delighted with the comic, wondering what kind of person his "Great Demon King Husband" was, capable of creating several top-notch works in different styles at the same time. He thought it was simply that the comic didn't fit the style of his animation company, otherwise he would have made his move long ago.
Just as Lao Xiong was marveling at how Cilantro's comics were the biggest winner, he genuinely hadn't expected that he himself could also become a winner. It turned out that the copyright transaction for "Coco" involved not only Dao Le, but also some learning exchanges and collaborations. Lao Tu called to ask if he was interested in sending someone to learn and exchange ideas.
that--
Old Bear will definitely be interested.
Although Big Face Cat isn't an idol DOG animation, it's still its rival. Only a fool wouldn't be interested!
Old Xiong readily agreed over the phone. After hanging up, he started mentally considering candidates. Only after the selection was finalized did he belatedly feel embarrassed. It was because when Li Yu was applying for a project and needed to borrow people, he had chosen his own project. And now, with this good opportunity, he still thought of him...
Old Xiong had to admit that the big boss was indeed the big boss. No wonder he liked to listen to Li Yu's songs before making major decisions, and would occasionally sing one at the annual meeting.
only--
Old Bear's vision was ultimately too narrow.
The funds allocated to Knife & Cop Comics will be used entirely to establish the Knife & Cop Comics Foundation, independent of the comic platform. This foundation will provide funding for the platform's operations while also investing in related industries such as animation and related merchandise.
Despite being stripped of their financial power, Lao Bi and his group weren't unhappy at all; they were still in a state of joy. The Great Demon King was known for his extraordinary actions, and the Cilantro Comics suddenly became famous. Many people were asking what the Dream Journey was, and the platform suddenly welcomed many new readers, with the number of members also increasing.
This effect even spread to the game "Three Kingdoms Kill".
This mini-game program created by Pig Daddy simulates the fun of face-to-face gaming in real life and also features a card trading function. Players can exchange general cards on the platform or trade general cards directly.
When the game was first serialized in "Coco," the magazine released a Zhou Yu general card with musical elements to link with the comic. Later, when that issue of the comic became free, the card stopped dropping.
However, this card was designed by the Bald Lady, and the illustrations are exquisite and very rare, so this card is a star in the trading center. It doesn't usually appear, but when it does, there are always many people bidding for it.
now--
The comic book rights are now in the hands of Big Face Cat, and it will soon be adapted into an animation.
Big-faced cat!
If this anime becomes popular, then this card—
Some people immediately had an idea.
It just so happens that someone wanted to sell this card today. At first, the bidding was normal, but as someone with ulterior motives entered the game, the price became inflated. Then, some people realized what was happening and started bidding against each other and driving up the price.
finally--
They're still raising prices even though they've already reached tens of thousands.
The owner of this card was also an acquaintance.
His friend, an amateur actor, was the one who had traveled thousands of miles to Kyoto with 800 yuan in his pocket, hoping to become an actor. He had observed Han Xiaoxiao at a hotel that was recruiting actors.
This friend has always dreamed of becoming a comic artist, but he just hasn't taken any action yet.
To avoid feeling alone while pursuing his dream, an amateur actor encouraged his friend to do the same, which led his friend into the world of comics. While buying a comic, his friend was lucky enough to draw a rare card.
but--
The two were unlucky in their pursuit of their dreams, and it was time to wake up from them.
My friend is alright.
He draws comics in his spare time. At least he has a job, and all he has to do is stay up late and strain his body. But with these comics, he used to be afraid of being criticized and scolded. Now he knows he was overthinking it. Being scolded is an honor. What's worse than being scolded is not being scolded at all, feeling like playing a single-player game.
Amateur actors are in an even worse situation.
Living in Kyoto is not easy.
He had only been in Beijing for a few days, harboring dreams of becoming a star, when he was swindled out of two thousand yuan.
It was a film and television company called Datang that approached him to audition for actors. The auditioner was a man with a monkey-like face. After reviewing his audition materials and information, the man with the monkey-like face said that he had good potential. His acting skills seemed clumsy, but he was very talented. He just lacked an opportunity, an opportunity to enter the industry. Once he entered the industry, had roles to play, and his resume looked good, more production teams would want him. His acting skills would be honed, and he would eventually make it big.
Don't say it.
Don't fucking say that.
The amateur actor thought Monkey Face made a lot of sense. He just lacked an opportunity to enter the industry. Once he had roles and got into the business, he could gradually establish himself based on his learning ability and appearance.
He nodded repeatedly as he listened.
The monkey-faced man changed his tone, saying that he wasn't originally suitable for their company's project because it was a mature project, but the investors were coming tomorrow to urge progress, and he also had high hopes for the amateur actors' talent...
and so--
He's willing to give amateur actors a chance, temporarily waiving contracts, and have them work here for three or four days. If their performance is good, "it's about their attitude, enthusiasm, keen observation skills, and ability to endure hardship..."
The woman with the thin face gave him a knowing look, "No matter how talented you are, you'll never succeed without hard work."