Chapter 412 Our Success
Let’s try to make up for it. As long as you are willing to study hard, you will definitely find a way.
The bright moon is clear, and Qin Shaoyan is even clearer.
He is the only one that allows Chinese animation to go overseas and then the state provides subsidies.
But if the profits are big enough, there will definitely be imitators.
Basically, these imitators will not rely on quality to go overseas, but rely on other methods.
It just raises the threshold for fraudulent subsidy, filtering out low-end players.
Low-end players can live well in the comfort zone of provincial and municipal TV stations by relying on connections, and going overseas will not affect them.
Unless the state cancels subsidies, these borers will always exist.
Qin Shaoyan suddenly had an idea in his mind, should he conduct a cheating and compensation assembly line operation?
Let TNB purchase cartoons for YouTube on behalf of YouTube, purchase domestic cartoons at low prices, and then negotiate with the animation company in advance.
After the purchase fee is received, it will be repaid in full in another name. After receiving the national subsidy, it will be divided into 30% and 70%.
Of course TNB will take 70%, after all, they have the only channel.
However, Qin Shaoyan quickly gave up this idea. This method is less expensive and more troublesome. It is really a duck's eyes open - it is unnecessary.
He has no shortage of ways to make money, so there is no need to engage in such dirty work.
Moreover, he sells animation mainly to hype IP, not to cheat.
However, it is a good thing that the city takes the initiative to provide subsidies, which gives the "MAGA" animation company another income.
The streamlined animation company’s monthly expenditure is about 1.5 million, and the income from the project "I Grow Potatoes on Mars" is enough to sustain the company for a year.
Qin Shaoyan has obtained a very potential IP, and then he should consider how to bring "I Grow Potatoes on Mars" to Hollywood.
Thinking of this, Qin Shaoyan took out his mobile phone and prepared to look for contacts.
...
Xiong Xiaoge was chatting with an entrepreneur. During the conversation, his phone vibrated a few times. He picked it up and looked at the caller ID and frowned slightly.
"I'm sorry, let me answer the phone." Xiong Xiaoge got up and came to the window, and answered the call, "I'm Xiong Xiaoge, what's the matter?"
"Have you heard?" Qin Shaoyan lowered his voice mysteriously and said.
“What?” Xiong Xiaoge felt confused. What did he hear?
"I recently wrote a novel called "I Grow Potatoes on Mars", which is very popular. I have already booked the Galaxy Award for next year in advance." Qin Shaoyan said proudly.
Xiong Xiaoge was a little speechless. Why would a boss like you write a novel without doing his job? He couldn't say anything critical, so he could only say perfunctorily: "Congratulations."
"We are all happy together. "Qin Shaoyan said happily, "I think we can celebrate. Congratulations."
Xiong Xiaoge couldn't bear it anymore, "What does the novel you wrote have to do with me?"
"How can it not have anything to do with it?" Qin Shaoyan retorted, "We are cooperating. Partner, isn’t my success your success?”
Xiong Xiaoge laughed angrily, "Can you share the royalties with me when you write a novel?"
"That's not possible." Qin Shaoyan replied decisively, "I wrote it alone, so why should I share it with you?"< br>
“Then what have I succeeded in?” Xiong Xiaoge asked, “What’s the logic here?”
Qin Shaoyan replied: "Because my novel is so popular, the film and television adaptation rights have been bought by Kuaibo Film and Television Company, a subsidiary of Qvod.com, and it will be made into a science fiction movie and TV series in the future."
"Qin Shaoyan !" Xiong Xiaoge was shocked and angry, "Is this fun for you? Are you short of money?"
The founder of Kuaibo.com wrote a novel and then asked Kuaibo.com to buy the copyright of his novel. Isn’t this pure cash-out?
“What’s your attitude? Kuaibo Film and Television Company only gave me two million in copyright fees. I suffered a big loss, okay?” Qin Shaoyan said confidently, “I am also doing this for the benefit of the company. A big sacrifice was made. "
Xiong Xiaoge frowned, feeling that something was wrong. Qin Shaoyan didn't seem to be short of two million people, so what was the point of such a move?
He was too lazy to guess and asked directly: "What do you mean?"
"The current IP value of this novel is at least 100 million, which has once again made the valuation of Qvod.com Move forward." Qin Shaoyan asked lightly, "Do you think this is a huge success?"
"One hundred million?" Xiong Xiaoge was silent for a moment and suddenly asked, "Are you in a dream?"
What novel can be worth one hundred million?
What you write with gold is not worth it.
"This novel has been adapted into an animated version by MAGA Animation Company." Qin Shaoyan added, "YouTube has decided to purchase overseas copyrights for US$2 million."
"Two million U.S. dollars?" Xiong Xiaoge thought for a while, "This is indeed a good deal, but why is it worth only 100 million?"
"If the animation is successfully developed, there will be continuous income, and a second season of the sequel or a major animated movie can be developed in the future." Qin Shaoyan replied.
"The value of cartoons in China is very low." Xiong Xiaoge retorted, "There is no peripheral development value."
"It can be done in the United States." Qin Shaoyan said with a smile.
“The premise is that this animation can be successful.” Xiong Xiaoge said unceremoniously, “I don’t see any potential for success in it, and it will be difficult to adapt it into a major animated film and release it in the United States. "
"What if this novel is adapted into a live-action movie?" Qin Shaoyan asked.
"Huh?" Xiong Xiaoge was startled.
"I have discussed with Davis and plan to sell this work to Hollywood." Qin Shaoyan once again threw out a bait.
"Hollywood?" Xiong Xiaoge was frightened and fell into deep thought.
If this novel can really be sold to Hollywood, it will indeed be a huge profit. With the publication of the novel, the animation and peripherals are indeed worth a lot of money.
"If it's Hollywood, there is indeed some work to do." Xiong Xiaoge thought for a while, "But this is not easy to do, right?"
Qin Shaoyan said confidently: "It all depends on people."
"As long as you work hard, you have a chance of success."
Xiong Xiaoge was a little puzzled: "But this is what is best for you. ”
Qin Shao Yan laughed, "I handed over all the copyrights to Kuaibo Network for operation, and all subsequent income will belong to Kuaibo Network."
"Oh?" Xiong Xiaoge was a little surprised, "Mr. Qin is really selfless. Ah.”
Qin Shaoyan showed no emotions towards Xiong Xiaoge's praise, but asked seriously: "After working like this, do you think this IP is worth 100 million?"
"It is." Xiong Xiaoge gave a professional judgment, "And it's not even worth 100 million."
Qin Shaoyan laughed, "One IP is 100 million, so what about ten? What about a hundred?"
"What do you mean?" Xiong Xiaoge was a little confused. .
"If I have the ability to produce IP in batches, do you think this is a big business?" Qin Shaoyan continued to ask.
"This is impossible!" Xiong Xiaoge retorted subconsciously, "IP is not an industrial product and can be manufactured on an assembly line." Qin Shaoyan did not explain anything, but just said, "You can read the novel I wrote and then do it Conclusion.”
After hanging up the phone, Xiong Xiaoge pondered for a moment, left the entrepreneurs in the reception room and went directly to his assistant, "Please check for me the novel "I Grow Potatoes on Mars" and all the information including this novel. .”
The assistant was stunned for a moment, and then agreed immediately.
Since when did Mr. Xiong like to read novels?
Soon, two "Science Fiction World" magazines and related news were piled on Xiong Xiaoge's desk.
Xiong Xiaoge was stunned when he saw the thick pile of information. After he read through the relevant information and news, he suddenly smelled a conspiracy.
This novel is indeed good, but it is not yet popular enough to become popular in the entertainment industry.
There is obviously a hype behind it. There are so many promotional soft articles on the Internet, which are obviously arranged with money.
But these are minor issues, and similar routines in the writers’ circle are nothing new.
The next operation is the highlight. Qin Shaoyan used the animation company as a springboard to hand over the adapted animation operation to YouTube.
Pecuniary gains are secondary, which played a huge role in promoting the novel's fame. This move completely triggered the craze of the novel.
To be honest, there is nothing new in this operation. Xiong Xiaoge is well-informed and has seen similar things before.
What really surprised him was that Qin Shaoyan was only twenty-five years old, but he was so proficient in business operations.
Moreover, Qin Shaoyan did not come from a major, nor did he have a family background in education, nor did he have any professional influence, but he was able to do it with ease.
Could he really be a business genius?
However, Qin Shaoyan’s words moved him very much. If IP could be produced in batches, the value contained in it would be too great.
The operation of Qin Shaoyan's novel is to tell him that IP can be manufactured on an assembly line.
Xiong Xiaoge immediately called Qin Shaoyan when he thought of this, "Mr. Qin is very capable. He can make you have fun with a novel. I admire you very much."
"It's just a small trick. "Qin Shaoyan said modestly, "Do you think this will cause trouble? "
"It's also a good way." Xiong Xiaoge admitted that engaging in IP is indeed a new way.
“If Qvod.com controls a large number of IPs, will it be of great help to the valuation?” Qin Shaoyan asked rhetorically.
“The premise is that these IPs can be grown like potatoes.” Xiong Xiaoge replied.
"It all depends on people." Qin Shaoyan said with a smile, "As long as you succeed once, the capital market will believe that you succeed a second time."
"Not to mention other things. If Qvod.com has this IP, it will be enough to increase its valuation by 10%.”
"Qvod.com is expected to go public in 2007, which is great news."
Xiong Xiaoge took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.
Qin Shaoyan drew another pie for him. This pie was different from the others.
You can eat it if you work hard.
Xiong Xiaoge said calmly: "The premise is that this operation must be successful."
"We are partners." Qin Shaoyan said seriously, "My success is your success, IDG is also a shareholder of Qvod."
Xiong Xiaoge immediately heard the implication, "What do you want me to do? What?”
“My sister-in-law is a producer in Hollywood. I think it’s better to let her buy the film rights of this novel.” Qin Shaoyan suggested enthusiastically.
"..." Xiong Xiaoge almost broke his guard. He finally resisted the urge to curse.
Later I thought about it and realized that Luo Yan was indeed a Hollywood producer, and buying the film adaptation rights of the novel was considered a sale to Hollywood.
It all depends on the angle from which it is explained.
Whether a live-action movie of the novel can be made will not affect the current valuation of Qvod.com.
Qin Shaoyan continued: "You can ask my sister-in-law to register a small company and then buy the copyright. We can hype it up in China."
"As for how my sister-in-law will manage me in Hollywood. I don’t want to get involved. It’s good if it can be sold, but it won’t be a loss if it doesn’t.”
Xiong Xiaoge couldn’t help but ask: “Did you plan it in advance?”
"Absolutely not!" Qin Shaoyan denied flatly, "You think of me too sinisterly. I am sincerely working hard for our interests."
Xiong Xiaoge sneered several times and said nothing.
However, he was indeed a little tempted and felt that it could indeed be a hype, but it was just not the same as the best result he had expected.
Xiong Xiaoge thought about it for a while and found that he would not lose money no matter what, so he mentioned the matter to his wife Luo Yan after returning home.
Unexpectedly, Luo Yan was very interested in this matter. She immediately asked her assistant to book a flight and rushed back to China to talk to Qin Shaoyan in person.
…
Two days later.
Qin Shaoyan was writing quickly in the office when he suddenly heard a loud noise outside and suddenly felt unhappy.
"Xiao Chen, what are you doing outside?" Qin Shaoyan said sternly, "Why is it so noisy?"
Secretary Xiao Chen quickly opened the door and came in, "Mr. Qin, Mr. Xiong from IDG is here. .”
"Hey, it's here so soon." Qin Shaoyan was overjoyed, "Please come in quickly."
"Well, Mr. Xiong has brought a lot of people." Xiao Chen was a little embarrassed, "Your office can't fit in it. "
"Then go to the conference room." Qin Shaoyan put away the unwritten manuscript, got up and walked out of the office.
As soon as Qin Shaoyan stepped out of the office door, he saw everyone from IDG chatting and laughing with the executives of the campus network.
These people have not been here for several months, which makes the campus network executives miss them. It is inevitable to greet them when they meet at this time.
Qin Shaoyan also greeted him warmly, "Go to the reception room. What are you doing standing outside? Xu Lei asked someone to prepare coffee and snacks. What are you doing standing around? Please entertain Mr. Zhou."
Xiong Xiaoge's deputy Zhou Dao didn't show up, "Mr. Qin, go ahead and do your work. We can do it ourselves. Mr. Xiong is waiting for you in the conference room."
Qin Shaoyan walked into the conference room and found Xiong Xiaoge. His wife Luo Yan was also there, and she was a little surprised, "When did eldest sister come back?"
"On the plane last night." Luo Yan said with a smile, "I came back specifically for your novel. "
Qin Shaoyan gave Xiong Xiaoge a hidden thumbs up and said, "I am flattered by what you said."
Luo Yan didn't look at Xiong Xiaoge's reaction and joked: "I didn't realize it, Xiao Qin, you are still a great writer."
"I read the novel on the plane and it was indeed well written."
“Furthermore, I think it is worthy of being adapted into a movie. " Luo Yan quickly got into the mood, "The scenes are basically on Mars, and most of the perspectives are on the protagonist alone. "
"I think it can be made into a low-cost science fiction film. .”
(End of this chapter)