Rick and Morty

"Boss, why did you change cars?"

On the first Monday of June, Li Qianhuan arrived at Li Chen's manor.

Then I learned that Li Chen had changed his car.

Upon entering, I saw Bumblebee parked in the garage.

The Chevrolet Camaro enjoys considerable popularity in North America, but it's clearly not on par with luxury cars.

"This was sponsored by Chevrolet, and I really like it."

Li Chen didn't tell Li Qianhuan that this was Bumblebee.

No need.

Although Bumblebee has the ability to drive itself, Li Chen doesn't like sitting in the driver's seat, so he still needs Li Qianhuan as his driver.

Li Chen prefers being in a car to driving...

"All right."

Li Qianhuan didn't say much and immediately drove Li Chen to the company.

However, she also noticed that this car seemed different; it was easier to drive than other cars.

Sometimes, if she doesn't adjust it perfectly, the car will automatically 'correct' itself.

Bumblebee simply couldn't stand it anymore...

That driving skill is terrible.

Upon arriving at Starlight Pictures, everyone wore a beaming smile.

If the film is a huge success, they will also receive a reward.

Li Chen was not stingy with money.

Moreover, this is Hollywood practice: if a movie is successful, everyone involved receives a "bonus."

"Boss!"

They called out to Li Chen with much more enthusiasm.

Everyone likes to follow successful people.

Upon arriving at the office, Black Widow Natasha was already there.

Call a meeting with the animation department.

Li Chen said something.

Thinking about how Natasha will have to find a new assistant once she goes to film, I realize I'll have to wait until then.

But Gwen Stacy will be arriving then.

And Mary Jane...

Mary Jane has great potential; given a good role, she could easily become a star.

Soon, the heads of the animation department gathered together.

When Li Chen came in, they all sat down in turn.

"Everyone has been doing a great job lately, and everyone in the animation department has received a raise!"

Li Chen first offered some encouragement, which was met with thunderous applause.

"But this is not the end, just the beginning. We've already ventured into comics, and next up is animation."

Li Chen sat down and said, "MGM has a strong animation background. Back then, Tom and Nezumi was a global phenomenon that has endured for a long time."

There's a saying that goes something like that.

You can mess with Tom, and you can mess with Jerry, but you can't mess with both Tom and Jerry at the same time.

Even now, the remake of Tom and Nezumi remains a classic.

It is considered by many to be realistic.

Because many cats' movements are really similar to Tom's.

Unfortunately, MGM's animation division has declined ever since.

Nowadays, Disney is undoubtedly the Hollywood most skilled in animation.

The main reason is that Disney has too many copyrights, including various Disney princesses, which are then remade or adapted into live-action versions every now and then.

However, few people know that Disney was not having an easy time at the beginning of the century.

The main reason is that hand-drawn portraits are no longer in line with the times.

Technological innovation only began after Disney acquired Pixar.

Li Chen didn't believe that Starlight Pictures had the technology, so he never dared to get involved in animation.

Animation needs to be well-produced to attract viewers, unlike comics.

But now, Li Chen has the Wheel of Reincarnation...

Although it is not artificial intelligence, it is better than artificial intelligence.

Li Chen plans to have it handle most of the animation process; the results should be pretty good.

"We're preparing to enter the animation industry."

Upon hearing Li Chen's words, Katherine immediately asked, "Boss, are we going to make a 'Pirate King' series?"

"Actually, all three of these comics could be adapted into animation."

Li Chen nodded and said, "Since you like Pirate King, let's make Pirate King first."

"Boss, we can produce two at the same time."

Li Chen hadn't expected his subordinates to be so conscientious.

He said with satisfaction, "That's right, but I have a new idea."

Another idea?

Everyone was energized.

These animators are a bit like nerds; they all seem to wear glasses and are rather quiet.

So, only Katherine asked, "Boss, what's the idea?"

Li Chen took out the USB drive and opened the file.

"This story revolves around a grandfather and grandson, and is primarily a comedy/science fiction genre. It needs to be incredibly imaginative."

"Grandpa was a cynical genius scientist, while his grandson was a dull student. The series is presented in an episodic format, primarily paying homage to works like Star Trek."

As Li Chen spoke, the file was loaded.

The image is already there: Grandpa is a 'mad scientist' with gray hair and wearing a white lab coat, and next to him is his name, Rick Sanchez.

The grandson is a somewhat dim-witted character with a simple art style, but he has a certain 'humor' about him. His name is Morty Smith.

Who's the first person that comes to mind when you think of your grandfather? For most people, it's probably Rick.

That's right, this is the famous Rick and Morty.

In its previous life, it was the highest-rated adult animated series in the America, and its third season even topped the Champion for 18-24 year olds.

What does this mean? This isn't for children; it's animation for adults, not children.

Some animations are like that; kids don't understand them, but adults can enjoy them perfectly...

How high were its ratings? They even surpassed those of "The Walking Dead" back in the day.

Without a doubt, this is the most popular animation in America, possessing distinct cultural characteristics.

Li Chen chose this animation because of its distinctive style, and of course, he was also envious of the high-tech items in it.

Rick was truly a god-like figure.

Another point is that if you want your work to become a global hit, it must first become a hit in North America.

This applies to everything from Hollywood movies to animations and comics.

It's only when it becomes popular in North America that it's more easily accepted by people in other regions.

Why?

Li Chen thought about it and guessed it was related to America hegemony.

The America has been deceiving the world by claiming America as a beacon of freedom, resulting in a group of people around the world who are spiritually America.

They admired America culture, believing that the air there was sweet and the moon was round.

Therefore, when America works become popular in North America, these spiritual America will pursue these 'successful' works even more.

This led to the formation of this set of logic.

Most movies become hits in North America, and naturally, they also rake in box office revenue worldwide.

Conversely, very few films, despite their poor performance in North America, manage to create a global sensation.

Moreover, these kinds of movies don't make much money.

For example, Around the Pacific Ocean Rim performed poorly at the North America box office, but managed to gross a few hundred million dollars in other regions.

However, compared to its cost, it didn't make much profit.

That's how movie revenue is distributed; North America gets a larger share, while other regions often get a smaller share.