At the end of August, publishers launched the "Shrek" picture book as quickly as possible.

There were five million copies of the premiere, two million in China, more than two million in Europe and North America, and hundreds of thousands printed in countries such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand. In terms of the current famous companies of Laobai and laobai, this printing quantity

It can only be said to be quite conservative, even too conservative. But even Sun Ya, who is usually the most sensitive about this, has always remained silent this time.

No way, who made them so ugly?

Not only is the male protagonist a monster with green skin and a sloppy life, but even the beautiful heroine also turned into a green monster in the end! Except for Sun Peng, almost everyone is a little worried, fearing that children will not like this brand-new picture book

.

So the first printing of five million is indeed the result of this kind of worry.

In fact, to be honest, Sun Peng also has some similar worries. Because there are differences between animated movies and picture books, it is difficult for him to say that picture books will definitely be as popular as movies on earth. After all, the action and action in animation make people laugh.

In dialogue, it is difficult to express the essence in the form of pictures and words.

So a print run of five million is actually quite high.

Fortunately, Lao Bai or laobai has a huge number of fans, and "The Collection of Sunflower Stories" also has a good reputation, so Sun Peng doesn't have to worry about the publisher losing money...

"Ruoyi, the next story is "The Incredibles"."

After getting the new book of "Shrek" and calling Chen Ruoyi during a break from filming, Sun Peng said with a smile: "It's a story about a group of superheroes, but it's a little different, and the angle is quite interesting...

The story has been written, and I have also made some sketches of the characters, and I will leave the rest to you."

"……good."

Although she agreed quickly, Chen Ruoyi's voice sounded a little hesitant.

Sun Peng noticed it, his heart moved, and he quickly asked curiously: "What's wrong? Is there any problem?"

"Ahem, there's no problem."

After hesitating for a moment, Chen Ruoyi smiled slightly awkwardly and said: "It's just that I've been busy creating a new story recently, so our new picture book...can I ask a teacher from the studio to help? But don't worry, Mr. Sun, wait.

After I finish my story, I will definitely cooperate with him to complete "The Incredibles" immediately!"

"..."

After listening to Chen Ruoyi's words, Sun Peng suddenly fell silent.

Chen Ruoyi is creating a story of her own?

This answer surprised Sun Peng, but if you think about it carefully, it seems that there is nothing surprising. As a picture book writer who once had ideals, Chen Ruoyi and her friends were really unsatisfied back then. In the end, they relied on their relationship with Lao Bai

Thanks to the cooperation, we have achieved our current achievements and become famous. We also receive tens of millions of dividends every year, and we are completely out of the original predicament.

However, any writer, who doesn’t want to create his own work?

So although he was a little surprised after hearing this answer, Sun Peng could understand it. After all, Chen Ruoyi now has a considerable net worth, and there seems to be no doubt that she has some higher pursuits.

"Yes, I'm sorry, Teacher Sun."

After waiting for a while and not getting Sun Peng's answer, Chen Ruoyi seemed a little panicked and quickly said: "Then I will stop my new work first and work on "The Incredibles" first. I will finish all the work within two months."

set up……"

"Haha, no need."

Sun Peng also came back to his senses at this moment, smiled quickly and refused: "Well, you work on your new work first, don't worry about "The Incredibles", I will polish the story."

After saying that, before Chen Ruoyi could respond, Sun Peng continued: "This is it for now, and we will contact you later!"

After hanging up the phone, Sun Peng's face instantly darkened.

Chen Ruoyi delayed the creation of the picture book "The Incredibles" because of his new work, which of course made him very unhappy. Even though he understood the girl's decision and admired her attitude in pursuing her own work, he still

It does not mean that Sun Peng can accept such a result.

He knew that Chen Ruoyi's reason for doing this was simply that she was no longer short of money.

For those picture books with Lao Bai's name, only a small part of the royalties belong to Chen Ruoyi, which is about 5%, 10% or 15%. Depending on the time of publication, Sun Peng gave it to the other party

Different share ratios. Generally speaking, the further the picture books go, the higher the ratio Chen Ruoyi gets.

These picture books alone bring eight figures to Chen Ruoyi’s income every year!

But again, because the story, character design and other elements were all completed by Sun Peng, Chen Ruoyi does not have a role in whether the picture book is adapted into a movie, a game, or even a variety of peripheral products.

For Lao Bai’s picture books, that’s a huge profit.

Take "Kung Fu Panda" and "Monsters, Inc." currently being produced as an example. As the author, Sun Peng enjoys more than 10% of the box office share. If the global box office of the two animations exceeds one billion US dollars... to Lao Bai

For his works, this is a high probability event... then he can get more than 100 million US dollars per movie just from the box office share!

What's more, the follow-up income and peripheral dividends from cartoons exceed the box office of the movie itself!

Therefore, it is conceivable that Chen Ruoyi is understandable in pursuing her own works, both psychologically and profit-wise. After all, after working with Lao Bai so many times, her reputation is not small at all now. Whether her works are published or adapted in the future,

Well, they all have innate advantages!

but……

This result made Sun Peng very unhappy.

He is not the kind of person who is unwilling to share, nor is he interested in suppressing his competitors, but Sun Peng needs someone who can focus on assisting him, a painter who will not delay the creation of "Sunflower Stories" because of his own works!

Obviously, after collaborating on many picture books, Chen Ruoyi is no longer willing to continue to be Lao Bai's shadow...

"Buzz..."

Just as Sun Peng was deep in thought, his phone suddenly vibrated again.

The number was Zhang Chun, the new general manager of Qinglan Animation. After a few words of greeting, the other party asked almost impatiently: "Teacher Sun, I just finished reading the new book "Shrek" and I am very interested. I can use it as a book."

Is it Qinglan Animation’s pioneering work?”

"Yes, of course."

When Zhang Chun called after taking office, Sun Peng said with a smile: "You can choose any of my works to adapt, including "Shrek"... In fact, whether it is Qinglan Animation or DreamWorks,

You can all choose the objects of adaptation in my works, but there is only one prerequisite, and that is that the other party has not taken away the adaptation rights!"

After listening to his words, the newly appointed CEO of Qinglan Animation was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath and said: "Teacher Sun, what do you mean...our two families are competing?"

"Obviously, yes."

He made a gesture to Hu Tian who was walking over and asked him to wait patiently for a while. Sun Pengcai then smiled and said: "Whoever completes the animation faster will be qualified to choose the next one. DreamWorks has not selected "Monster History" yet.

"Lake", so it can be produced by your Qinglan Animation. It's just..."
Chapter completed!