NFBE Chapter 237 Animation Copyright
Chapter 237 Animation Copyright
As Jiang Weimin is one of the most popular cartoonists at present, the organizers specially held several seminars for him.
At the symposium, Jiang Weimin actively interacted with many enthusiastic fans, and shared his insights and valuable experiences in the creative process without reservation.
This move undoubtedly greatly increased the appeal of the comic exhibition, attracting many fans of Jiang Weimin's comics to come.
At the same time, it also provides an excellent opportunity for fans to get close to Chinese comics creators.
It has effectively promoted the widespread dissemination of Chinese comic culture in Japan.
Just after the symposium, the Chinese cartoonists delegation received friendly and warm reception from all walks of life in Japan during their visit to Japan.
They visited the famous places in Hakone together and enjoyed the beauty of Mount Fuji. Jiang Weimin also took a lot of photos.
They also tasted the delicious food of Hakone Kowakien, and each dish seemed to tell the unique food culture of Japan.
Finally, the organizers of the Japan Asia Exchange Conference urged the Chinese delegation to leave a piece of calligraphy. The highly respected Mr. Zhang Leping gladly wrote a calligraphy work on behalf of the exchange group.
Mr. Zhang Leping's vigorous and powerful brushstrokes contain profound cultural heritage, which is amazing.
In addition to this calligraphy, Mr. Zhang Leping also hand-painted a cartoon of Sanmao on the spot and presented it to the organizer of the exchange meeting.
Sanmao, as the name suggests, is a cute boy with three hairs on his head.
He is the protagonist of the classic comic book "Sanmao Wanderings" created by Mr. Zhang Leping in 1935.
In this touching story, Sanmao, an orphan born in Shanghai, experienced all kinds of hardships in life and continued to grow in difficult struggles. Her tenacious vitality and indomitable spirit deeply moved every reader.
During his exchange period in Japan, Jiang Weimin also carefully selected gifts for his family.
Jiang Weimin bought an exquisite thermos cup for his father Jiang Defu.
For his mother Anjie, as well as Jiang Yafei and Jiang Yaning, he picked out some Japanese cosmetics.
In addition, he bought Angie a hand-cranked coffee machine and a large bag of coffee beans.
After all, in the original drama, Ge Meixia even showed off the high quality of hand-ground coffee to An Jie.
Imagining Anjie, in his leisure time, turning the handle by hand to brew a cup of fragrant coffee, and shocking Ge Meixia again, Jiang Weimin felt that the coffee machine was worth buying.
Then I bought some small Japanese specialty gifts for my friends.
Just when Jiang Weimin and his team were delighted to think that the comic exhibition was about to end successfully,...
Osamu Tezuka and Ken Tada from Toei Company came to visit. They first found Hua Junwu,
Osamu Tezuka said respectfully: "Hello, senior, this is Ken Tada, the vice president of Toei Company.
We are here this time to discuss with Mr. Jiang Weimin the copyright of his comics and animations."
Hua Junwu frowned slightly and asked in confusion: "Animation copyright?"
Tada Ken nodded quickly and explained, "Yes, we at Toei Company admire Mr. Jiang Weimin's work very much.
Especially his drawings of "The Monkey King", "Chinese Paladin" and "Kung Fu Panda", we intend to make these works into animations."
Afterwards, Hua Junwu, Osamu Tezuka, Ken Tada and another accompanying person looked at Jiang Weimin together.
Hua Junwu first pulled Jiang Weimin aside and said to him with a serious expression: "Weimin, you have to be cautious when discussing the copyright of the animation with you!
This involves many rights and responsibilities, and it cannot be decided hastily.”
Jiang Weimin looked at Hua Junwu seriously and answered firmly: "I know, Uncle Hua!"
In fact, Jiang Weimin was very surprised by the arrival of the animation company.
In his mind, even if they didn't come today, he would find a chance to visit the animation company to see if there is any possibility of cooperation between the two parties.
After all, being able to present one's own comic works in the form of animation is also something that Qingdao Publishing House wants to develop in the future.
Then, Jiang Weimin, with a smile on his face, greeted Tezuka Osamu and Tada Ken and shook hands warmly.
"Mr. Jiang Weimin, I am Ken Tada, the vice president of Toei Company."
Tada Ken bowed slightly, his tone full of sincerity.
“We at Toei have extensive experience and outstanding achievements in the field of animation production, and have produced many extremely successful animation works.
We are definitely capable of turning your comics into excellent animation works."
Jiang Weimin nodded slightly and responded, "Hello Mr. Tada, our publishing house has always been interested in making comics into animations, so that these stories can be presented to readers in a more vivid form."
"Really? That's great." A hint of surprise flashed in Tada Ken's eyes.
Mr. Jiang, would you consider our Toei company? We will definitely do our best to make your work perfect. "
Jiang Weimin pondered for a moment, then smiled apologetically, "I'm sorry, Mr. Tada. Although I have the copyright to the comics, I can't give you an immediate answer due to different policies between countries. I need to go back and discuss this with the leaders of our unit."
“Mr. Jiang, we can give you a one-time buyout fee of $500 million per work!
This is already the highest level of copyright fee given by our animation company." Tada Ken said eagerly, trying to impress Jiang Weimin.
The reason why Ken Tada was able to pay Jiang Weimin such a high copyright fee was entirely because Jiang Weimin's three comic strips had many fans in Japan and were widely circulated around the world.
In Tadoda Ken's opinion, as long as the animation is completed, it can successfully enter the markets of various countries based on the readership that Jiang Weimin has already cultivated.
I have to say that Toei Company’s calculations were very careful.
Tada Ken believes that China is currently underdeveloped and that $1500 million is definitely a considerable amount of income for Jiang Weimin personally.
However, Ken Tada did not take into account China's current actual situation.
Although the copyright of the comic strip is in the hands of Jiang Weimin himself, Jiang Weimin is now an administrative staff member.
Due to Jiang Weimin's own ability, the leaders of Qingdao City may not say anything about him having such a large sum of money in his hands, but it will not be good for Jiang Weimin's future development either.
Although Jiang Weimin drew comic strips to make money, he did so more to develop China's comic strip industry.
He hopes that through his efforts, Chinese comic strips will shine on the world stage, not just for personal wealth accumulation.
Instead, we should consider the issue from a longer-term perspective.
When Hua Junwu and the other three heard Tada Ken's offer, their faces were filled with shock.
Their eyes widened, as if they couldn't believe their ears. "1500 million dollars, so much?"
In their opinion, a comic book sold for 100 million RMB in China is already a very high price.
It was hard for them to imagine that the copyrights of these three works could be worth such a huge fortune.