Chapter 510: Teach Me How to Do Things?
After Yang Ruoqian asked Ma Ge to publish the preliminary cast and the first wave of publicity for the film on the Internet, the entire Internet started discussing this topic.
Whether at home or abroad, everyone is paying close attention to the new movie of Kuaiguang Group.
Needless to say, in China, the Kuoguang Group itself is now top-notch, and there is also a brand like Luo Ruyu who uses the banner of Kuoguang Group Human Body to deceive every day. He has long been the top-notch among the top-tier.
A true star company where even celebrity artists want to gain traffic.
Although it is not as famous abroad for the time being, this cast has really shocked many people.
"Is the cast of Kuaiguang Group serious? If it is serious, I will definitely buy a ticket to support it!"
"Ahhh! I haven't seen such an eye-catching cast for a long time, but it says it's just a 'primary election', so I think there's a high chance that something unexpected will happen in the future."
"At least, at least it will be a little better than other movies, right? I'm really fed up with Mermaid and Juliet. This is a complete blasphemy to these works and IP."
"I couldn't agree more. I just want to experience a good work, watch something eye-catching, and relax after work. I don't think there's anything wrong with me."
"Why do I still have to be educated after I leave school? I don't need this education, I just want to be happy."
"Yes, not only your film and television dramas, but also our game players have been greatly implicated and disturbed. Now when I play a game, I have to look for mods and patches everywhere to change the appearance of my character."
"I'm just worried that under a lot of pressure, Kuaiguang Group will have to make compromises. I've seen this happen too many times."
"Kuiguang Group is not our local company, so it is relatively less affected by this aspect. Look at "Black Robe Inspection Team". The reason I like this movie is because the appearance of the characters in it alone has a huge impact on me. Interested in understanding.”
"Hahaha! Me too, and Luo Ruyan, he's really good-looking! It makes me have a good impression of this company."
"But this time the situation is really different. I suggest everyone not to be too happy. Those previous movies were filmed in their country, the review process was also done there, and the crew was their own... But this time I heard for the first time that they were filming abroad and the crew hired were no longer locals.”
"Yeah, I saw Mag in the crew."
"At least it's better than other movies. I don't ask for too much, just be more or less a normal person. Do you think that Zhu Ganghye is a normal person? He's so crazy."
"Hopefully they can handle the pressure."
"Let me tell you, I also hope they can withstand the pressure, because the working environment in their company is really good and the working atmosphere is so relaxed. The most important thing is that there is no such mercenary atmosphere, and everyone around you is Can you feel that atmosphere that encourages you to create what you think is your best work?”
"I'm so capable. The first time my boss saw me, he asked me to prove my worth. He told me that he didn't want to hear what I had to say and only wanted to see the results. Sometimes I felt really aggrieved."
"Well, my boss put it a little nicer and said, 'Young man, what you're saying may make sense, but it's not within my authority,' but it was still very hurtful."
"I don't have a work visa there."
"You don't need to come to our place. I heard that you also have a branch of their company over there."
"It's already full... I didn't take it seriously before, but now I have no chance to get it. I regret it so much."
"Don't worry, I heard that their movies will be filmed in many places, and there will definitely be more jobs when the time comes. If you seize the opportunity, you will definitely be able to get in!"
"..."
"I don't agree with what you said. I think respect is the most important thing. Why can't there be more diverse actors in it? Is this a kind of prejudice?"
"Because people have an instinct to see whether something is comfortable or uncomfortable. I don't read much and haven't heard so many weird theories. I only know how I feel and whether this feeling violates the law. If If something makes me feel comfortable and is reasonable and legal, why can’t I pursue it?”
"Very much agree."
"These are all old ideas from the old times. I don't agree with them..."
"..."
In the brand-new office, Mr. Yang looked at these comments in his not-so-good English and felt very satisfied - because his goal was achieved.
As expected, foreign netizens will definitely be in an uproar over this matter.
On the other hand, in major domestic forums, almost everyone is discussing the plot and the appearance of the actors. Some even talk about how much money the Kuaiguang Group will make after the movie becomes popular and how much benefits it will bring to the country, etc. .
No one is arguing about "diversity" at all.
The logic is also very simple. There are specializations in academic fields, just like people who are not good at mathematics and physics are not suitable for scientific research. Can this be said to be a prejudice? It can only be said that they are not suitable.
Since you want to stand on the stage or in front of the big screen, you need the most basic corresponding skills.
If the crew needs an actor with an ugly and vicious appearance to play the role, they must find an actor who fits the character; similarly, if the crew needs a character with both talent and appearance, they cannot find an ugly person.
This has nothing to do with prejudice at all.
But... after all, this topic has been turned into a business by many groups. Even without wind, there are still three layers of waves, not to mention that the group is still at the forefront of the storm.
Just as Yang Ruoqian continued to browse the relevant comments, his office door was knocked.
Mag walked in wearing casual clothes, looked up and down at the office environment, and said with emotion: "Sir Yang, I have to say that your aesthetics are indeed unique."
Yang Ruoqian's eyes were still on the screen of the mobile phone, and he asked casually: "What do you mean?"
"Like our office, chairs and tables must be made of the best wood, and the most powerful craftsmen must customize them... and those decorations must be designed by well-known designers in areas with long historical traditions. Every inch of material is exquisite, but yours..." Mag thought for a while and said sincerely, "The sense of technology and the future is very strong, and it feels particularly energetic."
In order to spend as much money as possible, Yang Ruoqian can't let his office be too shabby.
This office has Luo Ruyin's holographic projection and various high-tech circuit settings. Most of the things are smart...
Various chips and materials of these components are piled up in such an office. The cost is absolutely amazing.
The cost will not be cheaper than traditional design.
"I can't appreciate those things. Of course, I also respect everyone's aesthetics." Yang Ruoqian waved his hand, "Compared to the meticulously crafted decorations, I actually think that these, the crystallization of all human wisdom and technology, have a more difficult to describe beauty."
"Hahaha! Sir Yang has a young mentality."
Yang Ruoqian put down his phone and raised his chin: "Okay, let's get down to business. You didn't come to me to talk to me about the decoration style of my office, right?"
"Hehe, Sir Yang...A few friends of mine in North America sent me some news. I think you need to know about it."
Tsk, worthy of being an international boss, the news is well-informed.
Although Kuiguang Group has a certain influence, in many aspects, including channels, news, and recognition, it has not yet reached the standards of international giants.
"Tell me about it." Yang Ruoqian nodded, "Is it a matter of our actors' choice?"
"Yes." Mag found a sofa and sat down, "According to the information I got, more than one group is now making a two-hand plan."
Yang Ruoqian was very curious: "How do they make a two-hand plan, and what does it have to do with me?"
"The first-hand plan is to make a guide letter and then sell it to us at a high price. We need to modify the content of the movie according to the plan in the guide letter."
Listening to this extremely shocking sentence, Mr. Yang, who always silenced others, rarely kept silent himself. After several seconds, he continued to ask: "What if, I don't buy this guide letter, what will they do?"
In fact, Mr. Yang asked this question knowingly.
But he still wanted to hear the real answer from Mag.
Mag did not disappoint Mr. Yang. He said casually: "If Sir Yang, no, if we don't buy their service, we can see various social media attacking and smearing our movie next. If the matter is serious, there may be legal disputes."
There is really no bottom line.
Yang Ruoqian's face is not only not afraid, but a little excited.
Great!
He took so much trouble to let the crew select actors who fit the character as much as possible, isn't it for today's situation?
Litigation in Western countries and litigation in China are completely two different concepts - financial resources, channels, and various factors may break the balance of victory.
Of course, the most critical one is financial resources, or the legal team.
A strong legal team and a well-known lawyer can determine the outcome of the lawsuit to a great extent.
Similarly, such a law firm and such a top lawyer will definitely charge an astronomical figure.
This is just the cost of legal affairs, and there is also the cost of publicity and promotion - others start to tamper with publicity and promotion and start to criticize the movie. It is impossible for the group not to fight back, and it is impossible not to spend money on public relations to prove its innocence, right?
Internationally, spending money on publicity and public relations on social media in different countries, this cost, just thinking about it makes Mr. Yang excited.
Now these domestic media, firstly, want to build a good relationship with Kuiguang Group, and secondly, the cost itself is not that high. Kuiguang Group wants to find someone more expensive, but always hits a wall everywhere and has no way to go.
The international market is indeed a blue ocean, and there is really too much room for development!
Yang Ruoqian forced himself to say the four words "It's a deal", glanced at Mag, and first asked his partner's opinion: "How do you think we should deal with it?"
If Mag is also willing to go head-to-head with these groups, it would be even better.
Even if he is unwilling, it doesn't matter, anyway, what he says doesn't count - the IP leasing contract signed between the group and him was not signed at the beginning, and Kuiguang Group has always had the decision-making power, but Mr. Yang did not exercise it.
Mag thought about it and said: "If it were me before, I would definitely pay the money... The cost of two or three million US dollars is actually not high. There is no need to adopt the contents of the reference letter in full. You know, their goal from beginning to end is the two or three million US dollars."
As long as the money is paid and the content of the opinion letter is changed, and each party gives each other face, the matter will be over.
"What about now? Why did you change your mind?"
Mag took a sip of tea and said as a matter of course: "Because Sir Yang, you have enough confidence... Although I don't know where your confidence comes from, I believe that you, as a partner, can really make a lot of money. Since you think you can not compromise this time, then I will fully support you! Our legal team and public relations team are not just getting paid without working."
Tsk, now the partners are like this.
From Cheng Fei to Mag, they all have a morbid mindset of over-trusting themselves.
A big defeat is urgently needed to wake them up.
Yang Ruoqian nodded: "That's it, don't pay attention to them, just treat the emails they sent as spam."
"Don't respond to these companies, just ignore them, right?"
Yang Ruoqian nodded: "That's right... You are so experienced, you must have paid this guidance fee for the movies you made before, right? Don't you want to put everything aside and just vent your anger? You are so rich, don't you want to speak out for your own values and make those who make you unhappy pay the price?"
"Do you like the feeling of being taught by others?"
Losing money is losing money, but it is impossible for Mr. Yang to give in to being blackmailed and let this group succeed in the end.
You can spend money on lawsuits, you can spend money on hiring good lawyers and finding a good legal team, you can spend money on publicity and promotion...but it is impossible for Mr. Yang to spend millions of dollars directly on those groups.
If you want to sue, then Kuiguang Group will accompany you, no matter which country, how many times, and how much money you spend, there is no problem.
The same is true for public relations. Once the war starts, we will see who buys more and more.
"Sir Yang, what you said makes me excited." Mag was stunned for a moment, then laughed, "No problem! I will contact my legal team and public relations team later to see who is teaching whom to do things!"
"Want to take millions from me?"
"Let's join forces and not only will they not get these millions, but they will also lose money!"
Yang Ruoqian looked at Mag's emotions being provoked by him, and also thought of the legal team of the group who was in a state of madness.
Don't you want to make trouble? Just make trouble this time!
He is a person with a system. Does he need others to tell him what kind of movie he wants to make? (End of this chapter)