Rant Show: I Angrily Criticized a Million Parents

Chapter 293: Adaptation is not random fabrication!

"Boss, you used too much force in that movement. Slow down your turn a little."

"Wrong! It should have been slow at first, then fast!"

"No, let's do it again, first fast, then slow..."

"Boss! Nezha should be looking uncomfortable, not in pain!"

"Wrong! Your expression doesn't look like the pain of being electrocuted; it looks more like the agony of your mother dying!"

"Boss! You're doing it wrong. Ao Bing's posture should be gentler, while Nezha's should be more aggressive."

"..."

After a week, all the motion capture was finally finished, and Zhou Yang was finally able to catch his breath.

He discovered that motion capture for this animated film was even more difficult than acting in a live-action film, which was simply incredible.

In live-action movies, at least you get to act opposite real actors, but in this animated film, you're facing the void, and you have to imagine your own scenes with the other actors.

Over the next month, the entire studio staff, including outsourced personnel, totaling several thousand people, put in a final effort for this animated film.

A month later, the production of "Ne Zha" was finally completed!

On the day the production was completed, Zhou Yang originally suggested holding a celebration banquet, but when he saw that everyone had dark circles under their eyes, he suddenly changed his mind: "Everyone, take three days off! And double the paid leave!"

Wow!!!

The studio immediately erupted in enthusiastic cheers.

"Boss, I really like you!"

"Brother Yang, you are the best leader in the world!"

"Ah! Finally, I can get some rest!"

"I'm going home to sleep all day!!!"

"..."

Seeing these happy employees, Zhou Yang felt deeply gratified. Just then, Jiaozi suddenly stepped up to him and said enthusiastically.

"Boss, I have an idea I'd like to discuss with you."

"Everyone can go home now, and come back to work in three days."

After Zhou Yang finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Jiaozi: "Let's talk in my office."

Back in his office, Zhou Yang asked directly, "Jiaozi, what are your thoughts?"

"Boss, I have an idea! I want to create a universe based on the legends of gods!" Dumpling said excitedly, his eyes gleaming with passionate fire.

"A universe of gods?" Zhou Yang looked at Jiaozi in surprise, unexpectedly finding that their ideas coincided, so he asked, "Tell me your ideas in detail."

"I plan to adapt 'Investiture of the Gods' into a series of films in the Investiture of the Gods Cinematic Universe, just like Marvel does. The first phase will be followed by 'Nezha,' 'Jiang Ziya,' 'Nezha 2,' 'Yang Jian,' 'Ji Fa,' and 'Investiture of the Gods 1: The Phoenix Cries in Qishan,'" Jiaozi enthusiastically introduced.

Zhou Yang's eyes lit up, thinking that the plan seemed feasible.

“Go on!” he encouraged.

Dumpling nodded and continued, "The second phase includes 'Nezha 3,' 'Yang Jian 2,' 'Ji Fa 2,' 'Lei Zhenzi,' and 'Investiture of the Gods 2: King Wu's Conquest of Zhou.'"

"The third phase includes 'Tu Xingsun and Deng Chanyu,' 'Ji Fa 3: The Zhou Court's Internal Strife,' 'Jiang Ziya 2,' 'Shen Gongbao,' and 'Investiture of the Gods 3: The Great Array of Immortal Slaughter.'"

In one breath, Jiaozi presented the three stages of his own envisioned Fengshen universe.

Zhou Yang's expression kept changing; the "Fengshen Universe" was very attractive.

However, to reach the scale of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the investment would be enormous, which he cannot afford at present.

“Dumpling, I fully support your Fengshen Universe.” Zhou Yangxuan took a deep breath and said, “But you also understand that this requires a huge investment, so we have to take it one step at a time.”

"I know, I'd be very satisfied if we released one every year. For example, this year it's Nezha, next year it's Jiang Ziya, what do you think, boss?"

"can."

Zhou Yang happily agreed to the idea of ​​making dumplings.

Of course, if every film is a huge success and the audience accepts the concept of the Fengshen Universe, he will definitely make two more films every year.

The next day, the first poster for "Ne Zha" was officially released online. However, it immediately attracted a lot of criticism.

The Nezha in the poster not only doesn't look good, but also has tired eyes and crooked teeth. This image has aroused strong reactions from netizens.

"Adaptation isn't about making things up randomly. You should apologize to Nezha for doing this!"

"Holy crap! This is awful! Who was responsible for this design?!"

"How could the dignified Nezha, the Third Prince, have such an unattractive appearance?! I strongly object!"

"This is a betrayal of traditional Chinese culture; we resolutely oppose 'Ne Zha'."

"Brother Yang is really not suited for animated films. This is absolutely awful, ugly and disgusting!"

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Even in Zhou Yang's Weibo comment section, there was a lot of dissatisfaction, with everyone complaining about why Nezha looked so ugly.

Zhou Yang simply smiled when he saw the netizens' dissatisfaction.

"When that moment comes, you'll all just say it smells amazing."

Sure enough, the second poster for "Ne Zha" was released the next day, and netizens immediately fell silent...

In the second poster, Nezha is riding on his Wind Fire Wheels, holding his Fire-Tipped Spear, and surrounded by the Hun Tian Ling (a magical ribbon). His body has transformed into a younger version of himself, making him very handsome.

On the internet, the situation regarding fishing boats has completely reversed!

Wow! Nezha is so handsome now that he's grown up!

"He's so handsome! Even I, a grown man, am feeling like a girl!"

"Seeing Nezha's handsome appearance, I've decided to go to the cinema to watch it..."

"You guys are so shallow... Take me with you, it's so cool!"

"I told you long ago that Brother Yang has excellent taste, we must go to the cinema to support him!"

……

Seeing these comments, Zhou Yang's lips curled up slightly. Indeed, this world really does value appearance.

three days later.

The premiere of "Ne Zha" has finally arrived.

Zhou Yang and Jiaozi arrived at the movie theater half an hour early. There was already a long queue inside, and it was very lively.

They were all movie fans who couldn't wait for the midnight premiere of "Ne Zha".

"I can't wait! This version of Nezha is the coolest I've ever seen!"

"But she was pretty ugly when she was little!"

"It's said that Yang Ge did the voice acting for most of the main characters, that's amazing!"

"Most importantly, the plot is different from the previous Nezha adaptations, and I'm really looking forward to the new version."

"A product from Zhou Yang's studio is bound to be good!"

"It feels like Chinese animated films are about to rise..."

"Why hasn't it started yet? I'm getting impatient."

"..."

Dumpling was very excited at this moment. He never expected that so many viewers would like Nezha.

"Boss, I feel like I have confidence in Nezha now," Dumpling whispered to Zhou Yang.

He had been unsure whether audiences would accept such a drastic change.

Hearing these fans' discussions boosted his confidence.

Zhou Yang smiled and said, "I have always had confidence."

(End of this chapter)