My Animation Era

  Chapter 860 Director Wang retreated to the second line (for subscription)

   Targeting "The Flying Thief" and Lida Animation in the Spring Festival file is not purely because of retaliation.

   There are also reasons for competition over the same period.

  There are too many films released during the Spring Festival, and there are two animated films alone, and these two animated films have a high degree of audience overlap in terms of subject matter and positioning.

   There is a fact that is.

  Except for a few people, most viewers will not buy tickets for two movies of the same genre. Watching these two animated movies once is basically a choice between the two.

  That's why Gu Miao did the trick.

  He hopes that during the Spring Festival, if everyone wants to watch animated movies and bring their children to experience the atmosphere of family fun, they will give priority to the movie "Happy Year of the Monkey".

  Everything is for profit.

  Wanbao, due to the failure of the theatrical version of "Sailor Moon" in January this year, expected profits were greatly reduced. If "Year of the Monkey" released in early February fails again, the loss will be too great.

   It's the New Year's Eve, Gu Miao doesn't want to hear bad news anymore, and a happy New Year's Eve is his only expectation.

   There is good news.

  Under his hype and marketing, the box office of the movie "Happy Year of the Monkey" reached 80.48 million yuan in just two days after its release, which is only one step away from breaking 100 million yuan.

  Among all the new films released during the Spring Festival and the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Monkey zodiac film ranked third.

   This is amazing!

  You must know that the company's expected goal for the movie "Happy Year of the Monkey" is only to return the cost.

   Judging from the current box office trend, the production cost of this film should be stable. If the attendance rate does not drop too much, it may make a small profit.

Unfortunately.

  It is also a big movie of the Pleasant Goat Zodiac. The box office performance and word-of-mouth feedback of the Happy Year of the Monkey cannot be compared with the previous three works.

   This also aroused heated discussions among netizens.

  Aside from off-site factors such as slander by the trolls, many netizens have launched heated discussions on the topic that the box office performance of this Year of the Monkey movie was lower than expected.

   Someone pointed out the key.

  Director Wang, the candidate for the chief director of "Happy Year of the Monkey" is really lacking in creativity.

   Everyone was very disappointed with him.

  Because someone took an inventory of Director Wang's career experience so far, and found that the only work this guy can get is actually the "Haiwa" that hangs on the pillar of shame in Guoman!

   What the hell...

  How did this kind of hanging man become the director of the film director of the Year of the Monkey? Is Gu Sanshui blind? Why did you choose him?

  Everyone agrees that the reason why the movie is so-so is that it is not as dominant as the first three Zodiac movies, and the biggest failure is Director Wang.

   "Can you still blame me?"

   Facing the accusations and harsh comments from netizens, Gu Miao, who had just brought her mother-in-law home from the hospital, seemed aggrieved.

  Wang Dao's level, doesn't he know?

   It must be clear!

  Because he knew that Director Wang didn't have much talent, so he had been employed for so long, and he didn't entrust him with a particularly important project. At most, he served as an assistant director.

   But the candidates for the Zodiac movie were decided by "drawing lots". Director Wang was lucky and got the lottery for the Year of the Monkey. Gu Miao can't pretend to declare the result invalid, right?

  …

   "Happy Year of the Monkey" received mixed reviews, and many people pointed their fingers at Director Wang, bluntly saying that he is not worthy of directing the Zodiac movie series.

   This made Director Wang extremely sad.

   Don't think that all animation producers can have such a good mentality like Gu Miao, some people care about fans' opinions very much, and it is easy to break their defenses and shut themselves down.

  Of course, Director Wang is not that kind of person.

  As the director of "Haiwa", what kind of storms and waves have he not seen? The clamor of a few black fans is not worthy of his attention at all.

   And the reason why he broke the defense was mainly because the clamor of black fans just hit his biggest pain point.

   No talent!

   Fans' evaluation of him was like a steel needle, which deeply hurt Director Wang's heart.

  Some people turn over old accounts.

  Director Wang's biggest weakness is his unsightly and extreme professional experience. Being attacked on this point, it is almost like Galen whispering, silent and breaking his defense.

  Gu Miao didn't know how to comfort him. In all fairness, if Director Wang was not a member of Wanbao, then he would most likely agree with the view that "Director Wang is not talented".

   "Think the best."

   "Although you can't compare with those talented monsters, you have been in the industry for so many years, and this seasoned experience is also a strength that others can't catch up with." Gu Miao said with a smile.

  High EQ: Experienced!

  Low EQ: After so many years of being a fool, I have nothing but experience...

   Director Wang probably understood Gu Miao's subtext, and sighed, "You're right, I'm really old, and I can't keep up with the current era."

   "From now on, I will retire to the second line and serve as an assistant director for everyone! It is more reliable to leave it to the young people to pick the leader alone."

  People have self-knowledge.

  Gu Miao never expected that Director Wang could make such a calm judgment and say such dejected words.

  But he thought about it, this is a good thing!

  Director Wang took the initiative to retreat to the second line and gave up opportunities to the young people in the company, while he used his rich experience to help and play a supporting role. This is definitely a good thing that has the best of both worlds.

   Coincidentally, Gu Miao is preparing for the "Super Cool Cat" animation production team, and currently lacks an experienced assistant director.

  Director Wang is very suitable!

  Facing Gu Miao's invitation, Director Wang seemed very speechless. He just said that he would retreat to the second line, so that he could help others with peace of mind in the future, but it didn't mean he didn't want to rest.

  He has just finished working on matters related to "Happy Year of the Monkey", and the movie hasn't been released yet, so a new job has been arranged for him?

   Don’t bring such oppressive ones!

  Director Wang thought about it seriously, and neither accepted nor refused the invitation, but only asked him to rest for a while and give Gu Miao an answer later.

   "Okay, you have a good rest."

   Patted Director Wang on the shoulder, Gu Miao entrusted before leaving: "Remember to call me when you think about it, the animation "Super Cool Cat" production team welcomes you anytime."

   "Oh yes!"

   "If you are interested in "Super Cool Cat", you can take this project back and have a look."

   As he spoke, Gu Miao took out a pre-printed paper planning document from the drawer, and handed it to Director Wang.

  Will it leak secrets?

  There is no need to worry about this issue, because the decision to initiate the production of "Super Cool Cat" has been announced through Wanbao Animation's official Weibo.

  Related planning settings, the company's executives almost have a copy.

   This is not some shady project, why are you afraid of leaking secrets? Gu Miao wished that everyone would know about it, so as to save the pre-heating publicity for the animation in the later stage.

   Some people say that "Super Cool Cat" is too unpopular and hasn't seen it, so I suggest to watch it. The main reason for the unpopularity is that there is no follow-up...

  (end of this chapter)