Hong Kong Comic Master

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 are you drinking?"

"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. While unscrewing 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!"

"Are you... really fake?"

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 great 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 exciting, 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 2D magazines can be adapted into films!

In fact, "Parasite" was not only targeted by Tsui Hark. Many people asked Li Wannian about it, but no one could adapt it to the effect that 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 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 somewhat unable to make such a big-investment movie.

"I don't have the copyright of "Oolong Yuan". 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 cartoons to be adapted into movies and TV shows. Not only can they get part of the copyright fees, but they can also increase the sales of their comics due to the promotion of movies and TV series.

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 remembered something and said, "To what stage 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. Now it's fine. All Li Sheng Cinema Lines Take it from me! It’s definitely the third largest theater chain in Hong Kong!”

In the 1970s, the Hong Kong film industry was almost dominated by Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest.

However, after entering the 1980s, Shaw Brothers was on the decline, and Golden Harvest was about to dominate.

In this situation, a new force rose, that is, the famous Cinema City and the Golden Princess behind it.

The head of the Golden Princess is Lei Juekun, a famous wealthy businessman in Hong Kong, but their main business is Kowloon Bus, which has nothing to do with movies.

Now, competing with Qilin Entertainment, which is also rich and an expert in the film industry, it is naturally completely at a disadvantage.

Since Li Wannian became the person who obtained the cinema chain, many small film companies also joined Qilin Entertainment.

Among them is a film company that was previously called Struggle and just changed its name to Cinema City this year, and became a subsidiary of Qilin Entertainment.

"Well, as long as there is no problem with the cinema chain, save a place for me in the summer next year!"

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

Li Wanshan was a little surprised. Why did Li Wannian, a cartoonist, need the cinema chain schedule?

"I'm just a name and screenwriter, I'm not the director or producer!"

"What movie?"

"Bleach!"

"What? Bleach is going to make a movie? How come I didn't know about it?"

Hearing this, Li Wanshan was shocked.

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

Now it's finally out, but the production company is not his Qilin Entertainment, which makes him unacceptable!

"Don't worry, it's not a live-action movie, but an animated movie! You can also say it's the theater version of "Bleach"!"

"Animated movie?"

Hearing this, Li Wanshan's eyes were more confused. After all, he had never heard of this animated movie!

"Can this make money?"

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