Chapter 331 Hasbro's Wool Chubby

The father of Richard and Karen was born into a flower-growing family, so the family has complicated feelings towards the East, which are quite different.

Karen didn't know whether it was true or not, she waved her hands and shouted:

"Richard! We're here!"

Then I saw my brother and the yellow man watching the convoy leave and then walking over.

Weiss opened the car door, acted like a doorman, and said:

"Hey man, are you rich?

We were just talking about when we could ride in a convoy like that, and you got off there!"

Richard took two quick steps and said with a smile:
"Hi, let me introduce you to this gentleman next to me, Adam Wang, the owner of Muse Music in New York. He is willing to inspect us and give us a chance!"

Weiss's mouth, the boss, said incredulously:
"You're really good at keeping secrets. Why did you let Adam come here? You should let Karen and I go over there!"

Wang Yuanchao smiled and stretched out his hand, saying:
“Wes Jacobs, on bass and tuba!”

Wes quickly shook his hand, "Yes, boss, I'm Wes!" A boss who can ride in such a fleet is much more powerful than A&M!

Wang Yuanchao shook hands with Karen again and said:
"Karen Carpenter, on drums and singing!"

Karen also shook hands generously. The yellow man in front of him was quite handsome, which made people feel comfortable.

After getting to know each other, Wang Yuanchao said:

“Shall we go to your studio and see your works and performances?”

Richard said:

"Oh sure, guys, get in the car!"

The four got into the Ford and drove toward the house they rented in Los Angeles.

In fact, due to their fame, Wang Yuanchao's inspection was just a procedure.

I even performed a duet with them on the song "California Dreaming".

Wang Yuanchao is also good at playing guitar.

So I called Thomas immediately and asked him to come over and sign the person first.

“You may have to go to New York first. I have already found a lead singer for the band and composed some songs. I am planning to form a band and release an album.

However, if you can compose your own songs and sing them yourself, or even form your own band, the company can support you.

Oh, by the way, the lead singer over there is a girl, Karen, you might also consider it, your voice is very good!
It’s entirely up to you to choose.”

What can I say about the treatment Wang Yuanchao gave? They all proposed it themselves, and Wang Yuanchao just met it directly. In addition, he provided them with accommodation in New York. It seems that they still have to buy a house in New York, as renting one is not cost-effective.

In addition, Wang Yuanchao also needs to consider whether to set up a studio in Los Angeles. After all, this is also the entertainment capital.

It would be best if there were two bands, one from the East and one from the West.

The famous Carpenters band was able to thrive on their own, and even if they plagiarized songs, Wang Yuanchao couldn't copy them.

But depending on the situation, maybe Wang Yuanchao can "create" Yesterday Once More in advance to shock them.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Richard was very excited and said:

“I also think Karen’s voice is OK, but she still prefers playing drums.

Boss, you don't have to worry about us being far away from home. After all, flights are very convenient and only take a few hours."

Westway:
"So, should I cancel the interview with A&M?"

Karen said:
"What do you say?"

Weiss scratched his head embarrassedly:
"I just want to confirm with everyone."

Because Wang Yuanchao was going to fly to America Animation for an inspection with DePriest the next day, the job of picking up agent Thomas at the airport was left to Weiss and the Carpenters.
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Feimeisun Animation, they are making a Superman cartoon,

Because Femeisson really wanted to get the creation order from Hasbro, DePriest was able to lead the team to carefully inspect their editing, original drawings and production, and then discussed the plot and original drawings of Joe submitted by Femeisson.

DePriest was very dissatisfied with Joe's simple look, thinking it was unrecognizable. You can call it Joe or Ken (Barbie's boyfriend). Isn't this aiding the enemy?

But Fei Meixun said that if the picture design is too complicated, the cost will rise sharply, possibly reaching several times of Superman! In other words, there is no upper limit, and it will take a very long time.

The two sides argued for a long time but to no avail.

After returning to the hotel, DePriest invited Wang Yuanchao to have a drink in the suite.

"You saw today that Feimeisun's work really pissed me off. As soon as I asked for more clarity, they raised the price, and there's no upper limit!"

De Priest angrily drank the red wine in the glass.

Wang Yuanchao had a complete tour and experience of the animation production process today.

It's so complicated and the efficiency is indeed not high.

If we follow Hasbro's requirement, one person can only draw one original painting per day at most!

Because American people work from 9 to 5 and do not work overtime on weekends, and overtime work requires high overtime pay, costs increase dramatically.

Even if you work overtime, the efficiency of making such a beautiful animation will not be that high, so what Fei Meixun said is the truth.

Wang Yuanchao had an idea, so he said:
“Do you value the effect or the cost?”

DePriest said:

"This cannot be separated. Of course I care about the effect, but I also have to consider the cost, right?" Wang Yuanchao asked again:
"So when do you expect the film to be released?"

DePriest also knew that animation was slow to produce, and said:
"It's mid-April and Christmas time. We have to come out now, right? Otherwise, we won't be able to explain to the board of directors!"

Wang Yuanchao said:

"Would you like to consider hiring a painter from Hong Kong?"

DePriest was shocked:
"I asked you before, didn't you say that Hong Kong doesn't have an animation industry?"

DePriest knows best how cheap labor is in Hong Kong. Much of Hasbro's high profits now come from the price difference from Blizzard's cheap labor.

Wang Yuanchao said:

“No, but it can be cultivated.

There are many talented painters in Hong Kong, they just don’t know how to make cartoons.

And now the focus of your dispute with Fei Meixun is the large number of exquisite original paintings, which have increased costs and time dramatically.

We can provide a large number of Hong Kong painters. As long as Feimeison provides them with necessary training, they can quickly start drawing, and they are willing to work overtime.

As long as Hasbro covers their travel, food and lodging, their salary and benefits can be based on Hong Kong standards.

"

De Priest thought for a moment and said:

“If that’s the case, it would be better to let Feimeisun send people to Hong Kong. That way the cost will be lower, even if it means giving Feimeisun’s people a travel allowance.

I can't accept such a simple original painting.

I need a lot of people! "

Wang Yuanchao thought that this was the best thing. If Hong Kong really sent people over, some people might not want to return to Hong Kong.

"That's fine. That depends on how you negotiate with Fei Meixun, President."

DePriest sneered:

“They’ll consider it.

They are reluctant to part with our investment.”

Isn't it?
In today's environment, the pressure on the Americans is great. They have to find ways to make money to survive. A movie like "Superman" cannot make their life comfortable.

After solving the most concerning problem, Depriest was no longer impatient, and he became interested in Wang Yuanchao's affairs:
"The Richard from yesterday, right? How was your inspection?"

Wang Yuanchao thought, what's there to investigate? He must be famous!

"Not bad, with the potential to become a big hit, so I asked our company's agent to come over yesterday. If nothing goes wrong, he should be signed today."

Depriest said "Oh" in surprise. So fast?
"I don't know much about music, but why are you looking at people so fast?"

Wang Yuanchao smiled;
“I am a creator myself, and I can sense a kindred spirit.

Since we have similar interests, we should sign the contract first.

As you know, Richard came back because A&M Records notified his partners that an interview was going to be held.”

DePriest nodded. He was also familiar with A&M Records, which was a new record company that had emerged in recent years. Since both sides were interested in it, he naturally had to act quickly and not hesitate.

Just like Hasbro and Mattel (Barbie's parent company), now that Hasbro has discovered the role of cartoons and has decided to make them, it cannot drag its feet and must quickly come up with mature works.

By the time Hasbro's Joe animation becomes popular, Mattel's Barbie will be one step behind in competing!

Barbie can have a boyfriend Ken, can Joe have a sister or a girlfriend?

Thinking that Joe's latest image was designed by Adam Wang, DePriest immediately became interested and said with inspiration:

"Adam, can Joe have a sister, or a girlfriend?"

Wang Yuanchao said without hesitation:
"of course can.

However, since Joe is a special forces soldier, it would be nice for him to have a female comrade or companion, such as a female nurse?
Remember the classic victory kiss? "

DePriest chuckled and said:
“Of course I remember, that was when Japan announced its unconditional surrender, and New Yorkers took to the streets to celebrate the victory.

A sailor kissed a nurse next to him during a celebration in Times Square, and this moment became an eternal classic... wonderful.

I have to ask them to add it to the plot.”

Wang Yuanchao smiled and said:
"You can also give the female nurse a hidden identity as a female agent, similar to the heroine of 007. Then, she can also change into different clothes and equipment."

DePriest slammed the table happily and said:

"Yeah, it doesn't make sense for Mattel to take our market while we are indifferent to their market! Adam, you..."

I was going to ask Adam if you could help design a female character. Your design is more pleasing to the eye, but I think it's not good to take advantage of someone else's design for free. Although I have to give them an order, it's two different things. So I changed the topic:

"Help me design the character image of the female nurse. I will include this design fee in the contract with Feimeixun. I will definitely not let your creativity down!"

Creativity is something that can be valuable. It is very valuable, but it can also be worthless.

Wang Yuanchao smiled and said:
“Glad to help.

But are you interested in investing in the music business with me? The returns are very considerable. "

Wang Yuanchao's career in the United States would not be stable without the help of some powerful local people. Only win-win can always win.

(End of this chapter)