Entertainment: God-level Director Starts with Animals

His original plot was that Simba was framed by Scar, and Simba himself did not know it, thinking that he had killed Mufasa.

Under the impact of this kind of plot, Simba can only escape the lion kingdom with guilt.

During this period, it has been unable to lift its head, living in guilt.

Until Timon and Peng Peng appeared, they infected Simba with enthusiasm, so that Simba recovered, stopped thinking about the past and enjoyed the present.

It wasn't until Simba returned to the old kingdom that he had the strength to take responsibility, kill Scar, save the kingdom, and restore harmony to the kingdom.

In comparison, Xiao Yiran naturally thinks that his original plot is better.

Not because of anything else, but because the audience for The Lion King is different.

After he finished watching (bebi) the demo, he looked at Kevin again with a very indifferent expression: "Who modified this plot?"

Kevin thought that Xiao Yiran would be very happy, and they spent a lot of thought in order to realize the shooting of "The Lion King".

"what happened?"

Seeing Xiao Yiran's face, Kevin knew that Xiao Yiran was not very happy and seemed very dissatisfied with the revised plot.

"Why do you want to revise the plot? You don't need a good script, but you have to change it so nondescript. What's the purpose?"

Xiao Yiran said indifferently that he had nothing to say about Disney's modeling, but was very dissatisfied with the script.

Kevin looked embarrassed, and quickly handed Xiao Yiran a cup of tea.

"I haven't modified too many plots. I think it's not bad. It's more conflicting than the previous one, and it's very attractive."

As a Disney executive, Kevin, of course, knows whether the film is good or bad, and also knows that "The Lion King" will not be too bad.

"This is not "The Lion King". It's shameful for you to sell dog meat."

Xiao Yiran sighed.

He didn't want The Lion King to be like that.

"Shame... Director Xiao, what are you talking about? Although we have modified the plot a little bit, it won't be so bad for you to say."

Hearing this, Kevin's face turned pale.

They just modified a little bit of the plot, which should not be a big deal in the eyes of other directors.

Even some script masters don't particularly care about this matter, which is the norm.

On one side is the rising star director Xiao Yiran.

On the other side is the plot designer.

Kevin is not easy to offend, his face is very bad, he can only say: "Director Xiao, why don't I let the general designer of the plot discuss with you?"

"So much the better."

Xiao Yiran felt it was necessary. He had to know what the designer was thinking.

If there's a good reason, he might go ahead and license Disney.

But if there is no suitable reason, then he will not agree.

Kevin just left the office and invited their chief designer.

"What? Director Xiao is not satisfied?"

The young chief designer was a little surprised, "How could he be dissatisfied?!"

In his opinion, the plot he modified is very good.

When he heard that Xiao Yiran was furious, he was also a little stunned.

"Go and talk to Director Xiao about your thoughts. In addition, don't be too arrogant. We can't offend Director Xiao."

Kevin solemnly reminded the young chief designer, hoping that the chief designer would understand what he should do.

"Maybe the people of Xia have different ideas from ours. Boss Kevin, I will convince Director Xiao."

The chief designer responded with a smile.

Chapter 271 Want to destroy Xiao Yiran's IP

The young chief designer, Billy, has designed the plots of many Disney movies, and many of them have sold well.

Billy is therefore very valued, and is also a big hit at Disney.

He has modified the plot, and often can use it directly to shoot a movie without asking the script writer.

This time, Billy modified the plot of "The Lion King" as usual. In his opinion~, this is not a big deal.

Under the urging of Kevin, he came to the office where Xiao Yiran was, and he looked very calm.

"Director Xiao, I'm Billy, the chief designer, do you have any questions about the plot-?"

Billy asked, wanting to know what this Director Xiao was thinking.

"Tell me first, why do you want to modify the plot?"

Xiao Yiran said indifferently.

"That's right, the original plot was really good, but there wasn't enough conflict, and there was no big scene."

Sitting in front of Xiao Yiran, Billy began to speak out his thoughts incessantly.

"If Simba doesn't build a new kingdom, it will cause the plot to be very dull. On the contrary, the kingdom battle will make the plot more tense and make the filming more exciting."

"You also know that when watching a movie in a movie theater, the audience pays more attention to sensory enjoyment. If there is no such a big scene to set off, how can it arouse the audience's interest?"

"We hope to shoot the power struggle between the animal kingdoms. Such a grand scene is obviously more attractive than little Simba's personal growth, what do you think?"

Billy said incessantly, when he said this, he found that Xiao Yiran's face was dark, which was completely different from what Xiao Yiran thought, and it was not the effect that the film needed.

"Do you know that 'The Lion King' is not a power struggle movie, let alone a movie made to highlight the cruelty of the animal world, it's just, and could only be, an inspirational movie."

Xiao Yiran stood up and patted the script in his hand. The script in his hand was the original version, and it was also Xiao Yiran's favorite version. As long as Disney filmed according to the original script, there would be no problem.

But Billy didn't do that. Billy made The Lion King nondescript. It didn't feel like an inspirational movie or a Game of Thrones movie.

"I know all this, but we felt the need to improve the script a little bit so that we could make two movies, the first is Simba fleeing the kingdom, and the second is Simba rebuilding the new kingdom to take revenge! "

"In this way, we have added a lot of themes, and we can better improve the world view of "The Lion King", and we can also earn double the box office, isn't it great?"

Billy disapproved and responded coldly to Xiao Yiran. At the same time, he told Xiao Yiran of his idea that it was only a loss to make money from one movie. Two movies were really profitable.

"Two upper and lower?"

Xiao Yiran laughed angrily.

Now he finally understands why the script has to be drastically changed.

Of course it has to be changed. How can I make a sequel to The Lion King if I don't change it? !

A very simple and uncomplicated movie, the reason why it is so complicated is all because of the need to make money.

Xiao Yiran is not against making money either.

But Disney didn't pay double the licensing fee, but Disney wanted to make double the money!

"There are two parts up and down, one is going away and the other is returning. It is completely feasible."

When Billy found that Xiao Yiran understood his thoughts, he showed a smile unique to Westerners.

However, Xiao Yiran didn't buy it at all.

"You're ruining The Lion King."

Xiao Yiran looked at Billy coldly and sneered at Billy's proud remarks.

"The Lion King is very pure. It's just an inspirational movie. Its market is teenagers. It doesn't need such a complicated power struggle, and children can't understand it."

"Children don't need such complicated things. What they need is delicate feelings, and what they need is the growth experience in the movie, and experience the hardships and joys of growing up."

"Do you understand?"

Xiao Yiran is not polite to Billy at all. These guys are not only destroying his "The Lion King" script, but also deviating from his original intention of creating the movie, so naturally they can't be polite.

"This... Director Xiao, you misunderstood, and we also know what you think, but we think that if "The Lion King" wants to become popular, it has to cater to the market, so as to get more benefits."

Billy's voice also grew louder.

"If you think about it, in today's film industry, Marvel, Star Wars and other movies have sequels, and they will continue to make sequels. As long as these IPs are still there, they are real cash cows."

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In the film industry, many films will prepare the script of the sequel in advance, so that they can not only consolidate the original IP of the film, but also continue to harvest feelings.

Since those movies can do this, why can't Xiao Yiran's movies?

With just a little compromise, they can reap huge gains.

Billy didn't understand very much, so in the face of Xiao Yiran, he was unwilling to compromise.

"I can see it clearly. The IP is not yours, so you don't care whether the IP is destroyed or not, but only whether you can make money. I think you are all losing money."

Xiao Yiran couldn't help it.

Disney arbitrarily tampered with his animal IP, and in the end it was him who suffered the most, while Disney made the money.

.........  

Disney's got a good deal.

If he hadn't come here, it would be hard for him to imagine the situation after the release of the animated version of "The Lion King".

Although the animated version of "The Lion King" is not bad, the flaws are obvious, and his fans will be disappointed with the film.

Xiao Yiran felt ashamed of the fans who trusted him. He couldn't let such a thing happen, and the plot had to be restored!

At this time, Billy was scolded until his face was red and his neck was thick, and he no longer maintained a polite smile.

He lost one level to Xiao Yiran in terms of momentum, but he actually represented the entire Disney executives.

Besides, he thought it was the best solution for The Lion King.

"Director Xiao, this is a decision made by our Disney headquarters. Even if you object, there is nothing you can do."

In the end, Billy still felt that there was no need to change the plot of "The Lion King" back.