Chapter 861 Strengthening Cooperation

Kylin TV has many friendly and cooperative TV stations.

For example, China Television in Baodao.

When it was still Jiayi TV, not only did it sell TV series to China Television, but China Television also took Wei Xiaofan over and filmed the equally popular "Legend of Bao Zheng".

Because of the good relationship between the two families, Yin Jun also gave China Television a film "Chasing the Wife", which turned out to be very popular among Baodao people.

Now it has become Kylin TV, and more and more good TV series are produced, including "Hong Kong Idol", which has also been introduced by China Television and has achieved extremely high ratings, putting them in the competition among the three major TV stations on the island. , once again in a leading position.

Then, Kylin TV also has a very good partner in Japan.

TV Asahi.

Compared with the cooperation with China Television, the cooperation between Kirin TV and TV Asahi, or the cooperation between Kirin Group and Asahi Group, is more comprehensive and specific.

Kylin TV gave TV Asahi the drama and "Millionaire."

Kirin Culture gave the Asahi Group the animation copyright for "Transformers" and will cooperate with them to develop future animation peripherals.

Toei Animation supported dozens of Japanese animators from Kirin Culture, and this is how the "Transformers" animation became popular all over the world.

In order to further consolidate the friendship between Asahi Group and Kirin Group, Kojima Hirayama recently came to Hong Kong again.

They were already old friends, so Yin Jun naturally treated Kojima Hirayama to a private meal after Le Yiling's formulaic hospitality.

The last time Kojima Hirayama came to Xiangjiang, Yin Jun was just a screenwriter. At best, he was a very rich screenwriter with great development potential. In addition, he also had the copyright of "Millionaire".

But in just two years, Yin Jun has become one of the top ten richest people in Hong Kong, owning the Kirin Group with a market value of more than 5 billion U.S. dollars - ahem, although 3.7 billion U.S. dollars are loans, and the rest It's just a valuation.

In this way, although Kirin Group is not as good as Asahi Group, it is enough to become their important partner.

According to common sense, Kojima Hirayama is no longer suitable to deal with Yin Jun directly. It should be his uncle, Asahi Group General Manager Kojima Suke, who should come.

However, due to the large number of contacts between the two companies, most of which were handled by Kojima Hirayama, so this time it was Kojima Hirayama.

If the Kirin Group feels that it is not suitable, then it will have to be replaced next time.

Fortunately, the Kirin Group treated Kojima Hirayama very grandly. Le Yiling, who usually did not attend banquets, appeared in person at the reception banquet, which made Kojima Hirayama quite flattered.

He knows that as long as this situation continues to develop like this, he will definitely get more attention and attention after returning to Japan.

You can even step into the top management of the real Asahi Group earlier.

Of course, the prerequisite is to achieve the biggest goal this time.

Orientals have the habit of talking about things at the dinner table.

After eating some food and wine, Kojima Hirayama began to talk about his own affairs, "Master Jun, we watched "Oolong Yuan" produced by Huaguo Shanghai Art Film Studio. It was indeed very beautiful. The whole country was amazed. , such a beautiful animation was actually made in China, which is still poor and backward, I simply can’t believe it.”

"Please don't forget that when it was more difficult than now, we also produced immortal works such as "Tadpole Looking for Mom" ​​and "Havoc in Heaven"." Yin Jun said seriously, "A poor material life, and a rich life The inner world has nothing to do with it.”

"Yes, I was rude!" Kojima Hirayama quickly stood up and bowed, "But please believe that I never meant to belittle them."

"I understand." Yin Jun also had a smile on his face, "Mr. Kojima is my friend, so of course I understand."

With such an interruption, Kojima Hirayama became even more cautious when he said, "Master Jun, the reason I came here this time is actually to discuss it with you and see if Kirin Culture has made any new ones recently." It means cartoons. After all, compared to the overall comics and animation fans, only "Transformers" and "Oolong Yuan" are really not enough."

Yin Jun understood what he meant as soon as he heard it.

Qilin Culture has more than a dozen popular comics in its hands. For a long time, just reading comic books has made book fans unsatisfied.

They all hope to produce cartoons so that they can better experience the charm of the classics.

It just so happened that the popular success of "Transformers" and "Oolong Yuan" also convinced everyone that Qilin Culture could make good cartoons, so the voice became even louder. Among the letters sent to Qilin Culture every month Among them, more than one-third were asking about the progress of cartoons.

Because he knew this opinion, Yin Jun had already discussed it with Chang Huanxi, who had returned to Shanghai Art Film Studio, and asked them to continue making the third part of "Tomb Raider" while they continued to make Wulongyuan on the one hand. 》, preparation and production can already begin.

But this time Yin Jun didn't ask them to rush the progress, but asked them to draw as carefully as possible.

Perhaps seeing that there has been no movement in Kirin culture, the Japanese became interested.

Behind TV Asahi is Toei Animation. This company has the most professional animators in Asia. If they can be allowed to produce a Kirin Culture cartoon, on the one hand, it can continue to train talents and give them a reputation. Adding bricks and tiles, on the other hand, you can also get a share of such a hot market.

Kojima Hirayama came here with this mission on his shoulders.

In fact, in his opinion, animation production is still a small matter. If it can strengthen cooperation with Yin Jun again, that is the most appropriate thing.

He has long been certain that this young man has a bright future. Following in the footsteps of the winner will naturally make him more successful.

"We are ready to produce a new cartoon." Yin Jun pondered for a moment and said: "Shanghai Art Film Studio has taken over the animation production task of "Tomb Raider", but due to the production cycle , we don’t expect to meet you until next year.”

Kojima Hirayama's heart sank. He didn't expect that Yin Jun had already begun to cooperate with others, and it was also the famous Shanghai Art Film Studio.

But at the same time, he was also relieved. This time, their target was not "Tomb Raider".

"Master Jun, the production of a thin cartoon cannot meet the needs of the audience." Kojima Hirayama continued his persuasion, "I took a look and found that you added three comics last year. Will you do the same this year? What about adding three more movies?”

There is nothing to hide from anyone. Yin Jun nodded, "Yes."

"Since there are more animations every year, if we only make animations too slowly, wouldn't it be too much of a waste of the current good situation?" Kojima Hirayama said, "Now "Kirin Weekly" is sweeping the world, taking away comics from other countries. They can't even hold their heads up. This is certainly a victory for our Eastern culture, but you can't help but beware of their counterattacks!

You continue to publish new comics, which is certainly the right thing to do, but you still need two legs to walk. If the comics alone are too thin, it is not the best way to add cartoons at the same time to attract more children and young people to like the animations of "Qilin Weekly", which in turn will promote the continued popularity of comics. ? "

Yin Jun smiled, "That's good. But you have to have a plan when doing things. You can't just rush in."

"How can you call it a swarm?" Kojima Hirayama analyzed patiently without being anxious at all: "Now there are only two places where you produce animations. One is the animation production department of Kirin Culture that cooperates with us, and the other is Shanghai Art Film Studio. Based on the strength of the two places, starting three animations at the same time like now is probably the limit, right?

You currently have a total of 12 comic books being serialized and published in single volumes, and next year it will be 15, and the year after that 18. But according to the current speed of cartoon production, there are only three cartoons a year. And according to the current serialization speed, I am afraid that the animation production will not be completed within three to five years, right?

If no new producers join, it means that in the next few years, we will still only be able to see 3 cartoons, plus one or two at most... Then wouldn't the accumulated comic resources be wasted? It's not good for Qilin culture to consume fans' enthusiasm like this! "

Yin Jun smiled slightly and clapped his hands: "Mr. Kojima, I have to say that you are a qualified lobbyist! What you said is right, and I should accept criticism."

Upon seeing this, Kojima Hirayama said happily: "So... Mr. Jun, have you agreed to our cooperation?"

"In principle, I agree, because you are right." Yin Jun said, "In terms of details, please invite people from the two companies to discuss the plan!"

"good!"

Kojima Hirayama also agreed with this approach. The people above them just need to negotiate the framework. As for the subsequent details, they don't need to talk about it in person.

He successfully achieved his goal, and his conversation and persuasion also impressed Yin Jun, which made Kojima Hirayama even more happy.

But he didn't expect that Yin Jun suddenly asked, "By the way, Mr. Kojima, Toei produced a TV series last year that was broadcast on TV Asahi called "Volleyball Girls", right?"

"Yes." Kojima Hirayama was stunned, but still answered.

"Has the copyright of "Volleyball Girls" been sold now?" Yin Jun said, "I mean the copyright outside of Japan."

"Oh, the ones in Korea have been sold, the ones in Baodao have been sold, and the ones in Singapore have also been sold. But they are not available here in Xiangjiang yet." Kojima Hirayama said.

"What about mainland China?"

"ah?"

Kojima Hirayama was surprised, "Sold to China... Is this possible?"

"What's impossible?" Yin Jun understood what he meant, "In this case, you can sell me the copyrights of Xiangjiang and Mainland China! I will be of use."

"good!"

Kojima Hirayama thought for a while and readily agreed.

TV series are produced to be sold for money, but to whom are they not sold?

However, Japanese TV dramas have never been sold to mainland China, because it is not that open yet. Except for Japanese businessmen who have entered mainland China, the Japanese cultural circle has no regard for China. The film market is still very unfamiliar.

Yin Jun holds it in his hand. Is he planning to sell it to mainland China?

But the place and atmosphere he was in seemed a bit inappropriate.

If this affects his development in Xiangjiang and Baodao, isn't it a bit worth the loss?

For a moment, Kojima Hirayama was full of doubts.

Then he asked in a serious tone: "Master Jun, do you plan to fully cooperate with mainland China? If you entrust Shanghai Art Film Studio to make animations, that would be reasonable. But this kind of proactive Introducing Japanese TV series to mainland China is a very dangerous signal to others!"

Yin Jun smiled brightly upon hearing this, "Thank you, Mr. Kojima, for your concern. Don't worry, I have my own plans, and I'm not that ignorant of propriety."

"That's good."

Seeing that Yin Jun had a plan, Xiaodao Pingshan also breathed a sigh of relief.

With Yin Jun's intelligence, he must know how to avoid risks.

It would be a huge pity if Yin Jun's huge group collapsed because of this trivial matter!