Hong Kong Island Comic Master

Chapter 213 Animated Movies
Walking into Li Wanshan's office, the mahogany furniture is resplendent, making him look very rich.

There is a huge golden toad in the corner of the office, with money in its mouth, and it is kept spotless.

There is also a half-human-tall statue of Guan Gong on the side, which looks very social at first glance.

The first time he walked into the office, Li Wannian smelled a strong smell of perfume and seafood mixed together. It felt like he had walked into a perfume shop in a fish market.

Li Wanshan noticed Li Wannian's eyes looking around, but he didn't care. He tightened the tie he had just tied hastily, and then took out a can of Coke from the refrigerator in the office.

"what do you drink?"

"Just drink water!"

Li Wanshan took out a bottle of water and threw it to Li Wannian, then opened the Coke himself and took a big sip.

"Cool!"

Afterwards, a can of Coke makes me happy like a god!
However, Li Wannian didn't seem to see Li Wanshan being so happy. As he unscrewed the bottle, he suddenly took a sip for no reason: "It is said that Coke kills Mi Qing!"

"what?"

Li Wanshan's hand shook and he almost spilled the Coke.

"Yes, you heard it right! That's what I said!"

"You...really?"

Li Wanshan felt a little suspicious.

"There are studies abroad that say if you put that in Coke, the mortality rate will be as high as 100%!"

"This……"

At this time, Li Wanshan looked at the Coke in his hand and suddenly felt a little hot!

Neither taking it nor putting it down!
"Hahaha, you're just kidding, the coke in your stomach can't go to that place of yours!"

Seeing Li Wannian's smile, Li Wanshan reacted, smiled "haha", and then sat down with confidence.

But the opened can of Coke was placed on the table and never touched again!
"Tell me, why are you so anxious to see me?"

Li Wannian took a sip of water and then asked.

"Hey, I want to ask you, do you think it's possible to turn your comic into a movie?"

As soon as Li Wanshan said these words, Li Wannian immediately came to his senses.

No wonder Li Wanshan couldn't wait to find him first when he heard that he had come to Qilin Company and his clothes hadn't been sorted out. The reason for co-writing was because of this!
"Tell me, which of the big directors in your company is interested in which of my comics?"

"Who else could it be? They are both old acquaintances of yours, those two guys Tsui Hark and Lin Lingdong! Tsui Hark is interested in "Parasite" and "Oolong Yard", and Lin Lingdong is interested in "City Hunter"!"

After hearing this, Li Wannian nodded. It was normal for Tsui Hark, an old two-dimensional man, to want to make a comic book movie. Even Lin Lingdong actually wanted to make a movie, and it was also the movie "City Hunter". Li Wannian was indeed a little surprised.

However, Li Wannian did not agree immediately. After thinking for a moment, he asked: "Second brother, what do you think?"

"Honestly, after hearing the hype from them, I do think it's quite promising, but I'm not sure which comic will be more popular when turned into a movie!"

"Tell me what you think first! Which one do you like?"

Looking at Li Wannian's half-smiling expression, Li Wanshan knew that this was a test for him, so he grinned and leaned back.

"I think the investment for "Parasite" is too big. I like "City Hunter" very much, but I don't have much confidence in Lin Lingdong's filming. On the contrary, "Oolong Yard" can be done. It is a small-budget comedy and the investment is not big! "

Hearing Li Wanshan's words, Li Wannian was a little surprised. He didn't expect that his second brother really had something. His sense of smell was so sensitive?
It turned out to be exactly what I guessed!
As Li Wanshan said, at present, not many of his comics and those in Two-dimensional magazine can be adapted into films! In fact, "Parasite" was not only targeted by Tsui Hark. Many people asked Li Wannian, but no one could adapt it to the effect Li Wannian wanted.

There is no way, today's technology is not developed enough, and just relying on makeup and models cannot achieve the effect Li Wannian wants.

As for "City Hunter", it is indeed a good IP and is very suitable for changing the film and television industry. However, Li Wannian has been hesitant about the casting of the male protagonist. After all, the best candidate in his mind is Cheng Long.

As for this "Oolong Yuan", it is quite suitable for adaptation, and it is a four-frame funny comic. It only needs a main story and strung together with jokes to make it!
The key is, the investment is not big!
Although Li Wanshan is rich now, he is still unable to make such a big-investment movie.

"The copyright of "Oolong Yuan" is not in my hands. If you want to adapt it, just go to Axiang!"

As soon as Li Wannian said this, Li Wanshan knew that he agreed.

For today's Hong Kong cartoonists, it is a great thing for their comics to be adapted into films. Not only can they get a portion of the copyright fees, but they can also increase their comic sales due to the promotion of film and television dramas.

Who would refuse such a thing that kills two birds with one stone?
"As long as there are no problems on your side!"

Li Wannian nodded, then thought of something again and said, "How far have your theaters and distribution developed?"

Speaking of this, Li Wanshan suddenly became arrogant, "Hey, speaking of this, thanks to you for reminding me at the beginning of the year, let me be careful about that guy named Lei. He didn't steal the house. It's fine now." Take it from me! It is definitely the third largest theater chain in Hong Kong Island now!"

The Hong Kong film industry in the 70s was almost a duo of Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest.

However, after entering the 80s, Shaw Brothers was declining, and Jiahe was about to become the only one.

Under such circumstances, a new force emerged, namely the famous New Art City and Princess Jin behind it.

The head of Princess Jin is Lei Jiekun, a well-known wealthy businessman on Hong Kong Island, but their main business is Kowloon Bus, which has nothing to do with movies.

Now, competing with Kirin Entertainment, which is also not short of money and is an insider in the film industry, it is natural that it is completely at a disadvantage.

Since the person who won the theater chain became Li Wannian, many small film companies also turned to Qilin Entertainment.

Among them is a film company formerly called Struggle, which was just renamed New Art City this year and has become a subsidiary of Kirin Entertainment.

"Well, as long as there's no problem with the theater chain, leave me a spot in the summer season next year!"

"You? You want to make a movie too?"

Li Wanshan was a little surprised. Li Wannian was a comics artist, so why did he need theater schedules?

"I just use my name as the screenwriter. From director to producer, it's not me!"

"what movie?"

"grim Reaper!"

"What? Death is going to make a movie? How did I not know?"

Li Wanshan was shocked when he heard this.

He has always been a loyal fan of "Death" and has been looking forward to when "Death" can be adapted into a movie.

Now that it has finally come out, the production company is not his Qilin Entertainment, which he cannot accept!
"Don't worry, it's not a live-action movie, it's an animated movie! You can also say it's the theatrical version of "Death"!"

"Animated movie?"

Hearing these words, Li Wanshan had more doubts in his eyes. After all, he had never heard of this animated movie!
“Can this make money?”

"It doesn't matter! You have to try it!"

(End of this chapter)