Chapter 218: Let's Have a Big Production

One hundred million, a small project?

He Yuanguang suspected he had auditory hallucinations.

Admittedly, with the explosion of the Huaxia film market, the total box office for films has climbed repeatedly every year, and there are even several phenomenal high-grossing works annually, which has caused film production costs to keep rising as well.

However, an animated feature film with a production cost in the hundreds of millions was something He Yuanguang had never heard of.

As mentioned before, if an animated film has a total box office of a few tens of millions, it is already considered very Ox in the industry.

If it breaks one hundred million, that is creating a Legend in the industry.

If your cost is already over one hundred million, how much box office do you need to break even?

He Yuanguang thought Luo Mo knew nothing about the film and television industry, so he explained: "Luo Mo, film box office isn't what you think; not all box office revenue goes to us."

"Guang Shu, of course I know that," Luo Mo said with a smile.

Under normal circumstances, the production company and the distribution company can get about one-third of the total box office.

This value is not necessarily fixed; it fluctuates and depends on the situation.

Depending on the circumstances, some might get more, while others might get less than expected.

"You know that and still want to do a hundred-million-level project?" He Yuanguang felt Luo Mo was obsessed.

He didn't even need to go online to check box office records; since he worked in this industry, he knew the data by heart and said: "The current box office record for an animated film is 'Panda Battle' from last year's Spring Festival slot, a children-oriented family-friendly New Year film."

"Its final box office was 130 million," He Yuanguang said.

"130 million means the production and distribution companies might get over 40 million," He Yuanguang estimated.

"But the cost of this film was 20 million, and that's the officially announced cost; the actual cost might be even lower, so it was a Big Profit and Extra Big Profit."

"But if you take one hundred million to make it, if your box office doesn't break 300 million, you're losing money!"

"That's equivalent to needing more than double the current box office record!" He Yuanguang felt Luo Mo was a bit naive.

Young man, you can't just think you can dominate the film industry just because you created a god-tier animated work with high word-of-mouth like 'That Rabbit'.

If you said your goal was also to break 100 million at the box office, He Yuanguang would think you were a like-minded partner.

But if you suddenly think about breaking 300 million, He Yuanguang would have complicated feelings.

Luo Mo sipped the hot water in his cup, smiled slightly, and didn't say much.

He Yuanguang thought he was a bit embarrassed, so he said: "But Luo Mo, I think your idea is right. In my view, the prospects for domestic animated films are very good; perhaps in a few years, it's not impossible that a phenomenal work with a production cost of over 100 million and a box office of over 300 million will really appear."

"Mm." Luo Mo nodded, his expression serious.

He Yuanguang thought he had calmed down and was no longer being whimsical and impatient.

Unexpectedly, Luo Mo then said: "So, if we're going to do it, we have to be the first to do it!"

He Yuanguang: "???"

Luo Mo and He Yuanguang's views were different, or rather, their Perspective was different.

When he heard that the box office of 'Panda Battle' was 130 million, not only did he not give up the idea, but he became even more confident.

"So, this world already has children-oriented animation with a box office of over 100 million!" Luo Mo thought to himself.

You have to know that on Earth, before the explosion of animated film box office, there were almost no works that broke 100 million.

However, the appearance of phenomenal works requires the right time, the right place, and the right people.

Now, the word-of-mouth and market response triggered by 'That Rabbit' are both very good; this is a good starting point.

Naturally, it was impossible for Luo Mo to throw out a few 'That Rabbit's in the animation industry and then just give up on this market.

On the contrary, if the first step is taken steadily, then one must continue to walk forward.

Others look down on animated films, thinking this stuff can only earn so much money at most, but Luo Mo knew its terrifying potential in his heart!

And whose hands the first phenomenal work comes from is very important, very critical.

It's just like how he pioneered Chinese Style, was called the Founder of Chinese Style, and became a trailblazer.

Whoever supports the market first is the Boss in the industry, a Legend in the industry!

The first work to break people's perceptions often leaves an indelible, deep impression.

"If I'm going to do it, I have to do it quickly," Luo Mo thought.

But regarding the topic of the film, Luo Mo did not continue to chat with He Yuanguang in depth.

Instead, he chatted with him for a while about his investment in Tongguang Studio and expanding the scale of the studio.

"If Boss Shen has no objections, I have no objections," He Yuanguang agreed very readily.

He admired Luo Mo's talent, even if his ideas were sometimes extremely terrifying.

He hoped that he and Luo Mo were in the same boat, becoming a community of shared interests.

"I've talked to Boss Shen about this issue, and he thinks it's OK," Luo Mo smiled and said: "Let's have a meal together the three of us another day."

"Deal," He Yuanguang nodded.

Then, he asked: "Regarding the matter of expanding the scale, I've thought about it for a long time, but how big do you want to make it?"

After he finished asking this, he regretted it.

Sure enough, as he expected, Luo Mo's reply was: "As big as we can make it!"

He couldn't wait to pack up all the best domestic talent, the most advanced technology, and the most Ox teams... and take them all!

After all, he was not lacking in works in his mind at all.

He didn't worry about not being able to produce, only that the production was too slow!

Taking advantage of the fact that everyone hasn't paid attention to this area yet, he had to swing his hoe quickly.

He Yuanguang: "........"

He took a deep breath and said: "Luo Mo, I'm telling the truth, let's not brag."

"I've been in this industry for so many years; wanting to recruit people to work together, or finding ways to get some advanced technology—as long as the money is there, none of this is difficult."

He had Connections, resources, and channels...

"The point is, after getting all of this, is there a project to do?" He Yuanguang said.

Just the "That Year Those Rabbits" series alone is completely insufficient.

This short little thing, everyone finishes working on it for a while and then has no work to do again!

"Oh, so Guang Shu is actually looking to urge me for a manuscript?" Luo Mo smiled and said.

He Yuanguang was clearly wanting more Animation scripts.

In reality, although everyone collaborated on "That Year Those Rabbits", "That Year Those Rabbits" was very special after all, so He Yuanguang also didn't know if Luo Mo could write scripts of other styles and types.

When he said these words, he was actually feeling unsure inside, and was also prepared to be rejected by Luo Mo.

Animation scripts, compared to song lyrics, are just too long.

The man has just been crowned 【King of Love Songs】, and his debut album is even a divine work; it's estimated he will be even more popular and successful next year.

Compared to that, how much money can making an Animation earn?

With that time, wouldn't it be better to write a few more songs?

The industry is in a downturn, so there was a bit of self-deprecation.

Unexpectedly, Luo Mo agreed directly and said: "I'll send it to you when I go back tonight."

"Hm?" He Yuanguang was shocked again.

"You've already written it?" He was stunned.

In his concept, shouldn't Luo Mo be busy to death during this period because of the "King of Love Songs" matters?

Creation requires time and inspiration.

"It's written." Luo Mo shrugged and said: "Don't look at me with that look of seeing a monster."

"As for me, I just used the time others spend drinking Coffee to type," Luo Mo said with a smile.

Since Luo Mo transmigrated, he has maintained several good habits.

One is the practice of Basic Skills; every day he will practice his voice, practice dancing, practice Yueqi, and the like.

The other is that he will sit in front of the computer for an hour every day to write some "messy" things.

It might be writing lyrics or composing music.

It might also be writing scripts, writing future plans, or other things.

In short—no Diary.

Who writes a Diary if they are a decent person?

Those who write things like "the taste of a witch is truly great" or "nothing to do today, listening to music at the brothel" in a Diary, can they be decent people?

Luo Mo had long since made plans regarding Animation.

The "That Year Those Rabbits" series has already been operating quite maturely; it is time to blossom in two directions!

He has many good works in his mind, but they must be targeted.

He felt that in the process of making Animation, it would be best to also give the studio a certain degree of training.

Like the art style of "That Year Those Rabbits", it is relatively simple, and production is also relatively easy.

Since he wants to make movies in the future, then before making movies, why not make a work with higher production difficulty?

"First, properly polish the team." Luo Mo thought to himself.

He does things with plans, with goals, and with ideas.

It is definitely not thinking of one thing and then another, doing this for a while and that for a while.

It wouldn't be like the studio is still doing things with simple art styles, and then suddenly having a brain fever and making a Disney-level movie—isn't that just trashy novel writing?

At 8:30 in the evening, Luo Mo and He Yuanguang each returned to their own homes.

After returning home, he first took a hot shower, and then sent a script to He Yuanguang's personal email.

"This is a work that refreshed the promotional video playback record on the little broken site with just 1 PV, a work that set the industry record for Animation PVs."

"Whether it's the view count or the reputation, both are extremely high."

"The production is top-tier, and the story structure and worldview are also at the top level domestically."

"It can even trigger reflections on human nature and civilization."

Thinking of these, Luo Mo felt that He Yuanguang meeting him was truly his good fortune.

This Animation was produced by Yihua Getian... no, it is Yihua Kaitian.

"I guess Guang Shu is going to worry until he goes bald over how to make it well." Luo Mo smiled.

On the other side, after He Yuanguang received the email, he couldn't wait to open it.

His wife, who wanted to have a second child with him, had already changed into lace pajamas and was lying on the bed.

He Yuanguang knew well that his task was heavy, and also knew that today was a good time to conceive a second child, so he appeased her: "I'm just going to look at the title and the synopsis to satisfy my curiosity; I'll come right after I finish reading, ten minutes at most."

Then, he walked quickly into the study and downloaded the script.

He Yuanguang really wanted to know what kind of Surprise Luo Mo could bring him after "That Year Those Rabbits".

The title of this new work only had two characters.

He Yuanguang looked at the title and really couldn't imagine what this thing was about.

He read it out loud: "Spirit Cage."

(PS: Second update, asking for monthly tickets!)

(End of this chapter)