Chapter 321: Japanese tradition, manga and real-person adaptations are always useless
The licensing negotiations for the live-action version of "GANTZ" have been completed, and Oda Shingo is very happy.
As quickly as one year or as slowly as two years, you can see the real-life version of your work.
This is something any author would be happy with. What's more, Oda Shingo's eyes lit up when he saw the amount of the licensing agreement.
He has indeed entered the ranks of those with an income of tens of millions.
Due to issues with the settlement cycle of manga royalties, Oda Shingo's current assets have never exceeded 10 million yuan.
The licensing fee now exceeds tens of millions. Even if taxes, commissions, and box office commissions are excluded, the revenue must be more than tens of millions.
"By the way, can I make some comments about the movie?" Oda Shingo asked Mrs. Yukino.
Japanese tradition, comics and real-life adaptations have always been rubbish...
"This is the author's right, and the producer will be happy to hear it." Mrs. Yukino asked for the relevant contact information.
Oda Shingo tidied up his language a little and sent his opinions.
[Three suggestions: 1. The plot of the movie should be as faithful to the original work as possible, especially if there is a sequel. Don't make any magical changes; 2. The movie is different from the comics, and the expression method has a different sense of time. Don't be slow to shoot the characters. Don't wait in a daze to be killed; 3. When the female character is revealed in the plot, she must really reveal it, and don't fool the audience. 】
Shingo Nada's two suggestions are based on his impressions of the two live-action movie versions of "GANTZ" directed at Earth, and are based on the vast majority of concentrated opinions.
The first two can also be said to be a matter of personal feelings. If you tolerate it, you may actually be able to tolerate it.
But the third article is simply an opinion worth tens of thousands of people’s blood. The uncle can tolerate it, but the younger brother can’t!
Japanese film censorship classifications are handled by the Japan Film Ethics Committee and are divided into G general audience, PG12 (under 12 years old, need to be accompanied by an adult), PG15+ (under 15 years old, no admission) and R18+ (under 18 years old) Admission is prohibited).
In the early days before the live-action version of "GANTZ" was released on Earth, there was constant publicity and momentum, saying that Sister Natsuna Watanabe had made a huge sacrifice.
Not to mention comic fans, even if a passerby hears about this kawaii F-breasted big sister, they still have to buy a ticket, right? We didn’t just want to see a couple of F’s, we just wanted to see what the protagonist’s expression would be like watching Sister F teleporting without any clothes on.
Well, so the audience shouted that they had been fooled after entering the theater.
Big sister is lying! Didn’t you say you made a big sacrifice? Why is it not as big a sacrifice as in "Ranma 1/2"? Is this also called "GANTZ"?
As a result, the live-action version of "GANTZ" became a hot search topic in Japan.
But despite the criticism, the body is still honest. The live-action version of "GANTZ" has been a hit at the box office on Earth. Even the second installment of "GANTZ" has dominated the box office rankings for the week.
This may be the peculiarity of Japanese comic book movies. Everyone knows that the filming is not good, and they all criticize it, saying that it does not restore the original work enough, or even destroys the character image, but the box office is good!
This may be the reason why live-action adaptations of Japanese anime have endured for a long time.
However, the excellent CG movie "GANTZ0" barely passed the box office because the cost can only be regarded as recovery and the profit margin is not high.
That's the weird thing. It seems that the appeal of CG movies in Japan is far less than that of real-life trash versions.
After Oda Shingo made this suggestion, he doubted whether the producer Tokyo Pictures would seriously consider it.
The film adaptation of "GANTZ" on Earth is very funny. The live-action version of the film has been promoted for almost a month, and when it comes online, the original author, Hiroshi Oku, suddenly realizes: "Huh? It's been turned into a film?"
After he sold the copyright more than ten years ago, he forgot about it...
But it can be seen that in the eyes of the film producer, the original author's opinion is not as good as the heroine's tight-fitting gelcoat that makes bags bulge when she farts.
Perhaps this is a blind spot that Japanese live-action film adaptations have been criticized for?
Oda Shingo gave up struggling and could only give a kind reminder. Even if he opens his mouth, I'm afraid investors won't take it to heart.
Forget it, just get the money.
"Mrs. Yukino, thank you very much." Oda Shingo immediately started to give out red envelopes after the authorization fee arrived.
Even though he knew that Mrs. Yukino was not short of money at all, this was a sincere intention and an attitude.
He has been supporting me all the way since he was a pauper. Let alone a red envelope, even half of the family property is reasonable, right?
Of course, half of it can also be divided through other legal channels, and Oda Shingo himself would be very happy.
Even then, he is guaranteed to make a profit. Putting aside half of the random thoughts, Oda Shingo is now sending a friendly message to Mrs. Yukino.
A thick stack of cash as a red envelope really makes people feel happy.
"Mr. Oda, thank you for your trouble." Mrs. Yukino accepted the red envelope happily.
Then Mikami Yuko and Todo Xiangcheng also received red envelopes.
Although it is far from that thick, Oda Shingo also gave it.
"Teacher Oda, I deserve it. I couldn't contribute much to "GANTZ"." Yuko Mikami was very embarrassed.
Oda Shingo comforted him: "Did you forget to help with the background and dialog boxes? When our studio produces results, whether it is a directly managed work or not, we will get some dividends."
Todo Xiangcheng accepted it with a blushing face: "It's good to believe in me. No wonder my dad trusts me to live here. With such a big bonus, I'll treat my dad to Nagoya cuisine!"
"Huh? Running that far?" Oda Shingo was surprised.
Todo Xiangcheng smiled and said: "He has been sending me messages recently, so let's give him some money to travel, so as not to be verbose."
Oda Shingo asked: "Why are you nagging you?"
"..." Toudou Xiangcheng did not answer directly, but gave Oda Shingo a resentful look, "Idiot..."
Oda Shingo felt a chill on his back and did not dare to say anything. He quickly turned around while handing out a red envelope to Namikaze Yukaku: "Namikaze-kun, thank you for your contribution. This is a thank you gift, please accept it."
With both hands, he handed over a red envelope that was about the same size as the one given to Mrs. Yukino.
Namikaze Yukaku smiled brightly, and while taking it, asked in a low voice: "Is it more for me, or for Mrs. Yukino?"
"Of course I'll give you a lot." Oda Shingo thought, after all, Yukaku Namikaze is the main writer, and Mrs. Yukino is the supervising and proofreader, and she also does some agency work.
When Namikaze Youkaku heard that it was his own, his eyebrows and eyes suddenly arched with a smile, he received the red envelope and whispered: "I will save it for us."
Save it for whom? Oda Shingo felt that he had not heard clearly and wanted to ask.
But thinking about Todo Xiangcheng's performance, it seems that it would be better not to ask.
After giving out four big red envelopes, Oda Shingo went to Springfield Bookstore carrying many gifts.
Namikaze Yukuru and Toudou Kazuo shouted to help get it, so they followed closely.
Yuko Mikami was a little embarrassed, but considering it was her brother's workplace, she was a little curious and so she followed shamelessly.
"Teacher Oda!" As soon as we arrived at the door of Springfield Bookstore, the doorman stood at attention.
"Oh! Uncle, I have some good comic books here, please take them in." Oda Shingo gave a gift.
The guard quickly took it with both hands: "Oh, you are too polite."
Oda Shingo is a veteran in the workplace, and he does not flatter his superiors and bully his subordinates, so he buys a lot of gifts.
The three girls were carrying huge bags behind them. If they weren't dressed in ordinary clothes, they might have been mistaken for Santa Claus.
Oda Shingo came to personally deliver the thank-you gift this time, but of course he also had other thoughts.
More comics from Champion and RED magazines!
I want to unify the three realms with comics!
No, overwhelm Yu Sanjia!
(End of chapter)