Hong Kong's new giants

Early December.

Lin Zuhui came to the News Building. With the expansion of Wanhui Media, the office buildings of the News Building began to become tense, and the reconstruction of the News Building will also be put on the agenda.

When the News Building was rebuilt, Man Fai Media was looking for a building to serve as its headquarters, and China Land had rebuilt a building in North Point (the original Leji Building), which was suitable for moving into.The new building was handed over about a year later and was renamed 'Man Fai Building'.

Not long after sitting down in the office, Robben came in with a smile on his face.

"Boss, the Taiwan TV station and the publishing house have already negotiated. An episode of "Detective Conan" animation is 5000 US dollars, and the booklet of "Detective Conan" will be published according to sales volume."

Lin Zuhui was also very happy immediately, this is the first step of "Comics Prospering Hong Kong" going overseas.You know, Lin Zuhui is also under a lot of pressure. Although "Detective Conan" is very popular in Xiangjiang, it has greatly surpassed the sales of "Fengyun"; the animation is also doing well, contributing a lot to ATV and ATV.

However, in the field of Japanese manga style, Wanhui Media did not make a lot of money, but instead invested 3 million Hong Kong dollars in advance.Recently, Wanhui Comics Club is also working hard to develop comics peripherals, such as Conan's dolls, figures, T-shirts, posters, etc.

Still not earning enough!

Lin Zuhui has watched the animation and comics of "Detective Conan", and he feels that it is no different from his previous life. Of course, it is also possible that his memory of the original version of his previous life is not very deep, so he always feels that it is similar.

Since there is no problem with the quality, Lin Zuhui has placed great hopes on it.

"Very good, I knew Taiwan Island was the most likely to come to us for cooperation first! From this point of view, next year Japan and Southeast Asia will also be introduced one after another. This work is expected to be exported to the world. It can be called a large-scale IP, and its value may be Tens of billions of IPs."

Robbencheng was taken aback, the boss was so optimistic about it!However, he still believed in the vision of the boss, and immediately became excited.

"Well, I have strengthened the team building. The creative team and overseas copyright team are already quite large!"

Lin Zuhui believes that as long as Hongkong's local acclaim is rave, overseas copyrights will be sold in an endless stream.Especially through the spread of satellite TV, local TV stations in some countries are eager to obtain broadcasting rights.After all, although satellite TV has covered 38 countries, most of the people in each country watch it are hotels and very few family units, and the penetration rate is not high.

In the previous life, even the mainland, in the second year after the animation was produced, bought the broadcasting rights at the price of 5000 US dollars per episode; and the publishing rights were also purchased through the genuine edition of "Chang~chun Publishing House", although the mainland There are also a lot of pirated copies.

"Pokémon has been serialized for a month, how is the response?" Lin Zuhui asked again with concern.

In terms of IP value, Conan is far inferior to Pokémon. The yellow Pikachu alone may sell 10 times the value of Conan's peripherals. After all, it is cuter.

"Well, the praise is not lower than "Detective Conan", I believe it is another big IP! At present, the sales volume of our "Manke Show" has risen to 28, and the increase is in Macau, the mainland, and Taiwan!"

The mainland and Taiwan are definitely not sales through formal channels, otherwise there would only be such an increase.People in Guangdong Province can buy Xiangjiang magazines, including "Fm Gang", "GOOD" and other magazines, and there are some channels to sell them there.The same is true for satellite TV stations, but they are all special channels and places.

Lin Zuhui said with satisfaction: "Well, as long as we successfully create these two Japanese comics, it will generate a steady stream of profits. At the same time, the comic talents we cultivate will also contribute new works. A virtuous circle, even if there is no Half of the Japanese manga industry, maybe a fifth."

"It must be achieved!"

But after Luo Bencheng walked out of the office excitedly, Lin Zuhui leaned back on the chair and showed a smile.

Comics have already begun to go overseas. Although Wanhui Comics’ works such as "Fengyun", "Dragon and Tiger Gate", "Chinese Heroes" and other comics have already been exported to Europe, America and Asia (sell copyrights and change English translations), after all, those comics were obtained through robbery. (Acquisition) Come, there are Conan and Pokémon going overseas, which is even more exciting.

Lin Zuhui has already thought about it. After the development of comics, Wanhui Media will enter the game industry. Don’t think about "Warcraft", but in the future develop "Legend", "Audition", "Dungeon and Warriors", "Run and Run" Go-Kart”, Lin Zuhui felt that as long as technical talents were dug out, it would be no problem to make it out in advance based on his experience in playing.

Exactly, the most difficult part of the game is planning, art, and finally technology.

In short, Lin Zuhui was also very happy to grab Ziguo's patents.

With Wanhui Comic Club's publicity in newspapers, the sale of the animation copyright of "Detective Conan" not only attracted the attention of Xiangjiang comic lovers, but also caused a huge response in the Japanese comic circle.

People in the Japanese manga industry are a little surprised and shocked. The strange thing is that it is obviously a Japanese manga style but it appears in a Hong Kong publishing house. What is shocking is the excellent theme and plot of "Detective Conan" and the quality of the manga.

Some Japanese media even published in newspapers that "our manga has been plagiarized". For a while, the Japanese manga industry and TV stations began to seriously examine "Detective Conan".

Yomiuri TV is a TV station in the Ji wide area (Osaka Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture, Hyogo Prefecture, Shiga Prefecture, Nara Prefecture, and Wakayama Prefecture) with its headquarters in Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.They were the first to send a team to contact Wanhui Comic Club.

"Weekly Shonen Magazine" is a juvenile manga magazine published by Kodansha, and it is also the second largest comic magazine in Japan (after "Weekly Shonen Jump").They immediately prepared a serial comic of the same type as "Detective Conan"-"Kindaichi Boy Case Book".

"Weekly Shonen Jump" was a little slow to respond, but thought that "Detective Conan" was a copycat Japanese manga, and didn't take it seriously.

In fact, through the broadcast of Asia Satellite TV, people from dozens of countries in Asia have watched "Detective Conan", and the influence is already there.Next, I believe it will be gradually introduced by TV stations and publishing houses in these countries.

At that time, the Japanese will know that Xiangjiang's comics industry has developed!
If it weren't for "Satellite TV Station", the period for the works to go overseas would have become very long.

On Friday, Lin Zuhui participated in the "South China Morning Post" awards ceremony, and Wilson Wilson personally presented him with the "Business Achievement Award".

As the "official media" of Xiangjiang, the value of "South China Morning Post" is beyond doubt, and its market value alone is more than 30 billion.In his previous life, he became the most profitable newspaper in the world in 1997, with an annual profit of 8 million Hong Kong dollars.

If Lin Zuhui hadn't owned a TV station, and as the official media of Xiangjiang, the proportion of public shares in the "South China Morning Post" would have been required, and the major shareholders generally could not exceed 35%.Therefore, in recent years, he has extinguished the idea of ​​acquiring the South China Morning Post.

Instead of investing in the South China Morning Post, it is better to set up a satellite TV network.

After all, Guo Huonian spent a total of 27 billion Hong Kong dollars in his previous life to buy 35% of Murdoch's shares.

After Wei Yixin presented the award to Lin Zuhui, the two chatted for a while, and then he left, and Lin Zuhui needed to accept an exclusive interview.

The reporter and Lin Zuhui sat face to face, and couldn't help but sigh how young Lin Zuhui is. Some media published Lin Zuhui's photos, and he always felt like a 30-year-old young man.When the reporters sat together at close range, they realized that Lin Zuhui was only in his early 20s (actually 26 years old)

The reporter knew that others were deliberately dressing up as mature.

Next, the interview officially began.

Reporter: "Mr. Lin, thank you for accepting our exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post today. I am honored to be your interviewer!"

Lin Zuhui: "It should be my honor to be awarded by such an excellent media as the South China Morning Post, and I deserve it!"

Reporter: "In recent years, Asia has undergone amazing economic development. What do you think?"

Lin Zuhui: "An important factor for the rapid economic development in Asia is that each country has a stable political situation. Many countries in Asia have very rich natural resources. Except for Japan, the standard of living in most countries is relatively low, and wages are also low; except for Singapore In addition, many countries have lower tax rates. What’s more prominent is that Asians in general are working hard, these are the reasons for attracting foreign investment, and they are also important economic development factors.”

Reporter: "You mean: Asians are a hard-working group. The industries centered on the concentration of labor have successfully driven the vigorous development of the Asian economy."

Lin Zuhui: "Well, the industrial technology in Asia has been constantly catching up with the advanced countries in Europe and the United States. The industrial products of [-] to [-] years ago can now be produced in all Asian countries. This trend will be further developed."

Reporter: "Hong Kong's economic development is particularly successful. In Asia, it ranks second only to Japan. Prosperous Hong Kong is the pillar of China's economic construction. The memorandum of understanding on the construction of Hong Kong's new airport and related issues The signing (September [-], [-]) is a fact that Hong Kong's economic development has a bright future. Mr. Lin, please share your views and feelings on the future of Hong Kong."

Lin Zuhui: "Hong Kong's development should be attributed to its proximity to the Chinese mainland. The shortage of Hong Kong's labor force is a problem. In the future, it can still rely on imports from the mainland. In the future, with the development of mutual relations with the mainland and the convenience of traveling between the two places, these will be economic development. The extremely favorable factors. Hong Kong needs to develop deep-sea harbors and facilities, coupled with modern machinery and equipment. As a result, Hong Kong's role as a foreign trade center will expand, and the service industry will also develop accordingly. Hong Kong's system, law and Advanced financial, communication, container terminals and other equipment are easily accepted by European and American countries. Therefore, Hong Kong can still exert its strong competitiveness in the face of other countries in the world."

Reporter: "Can you still talk about 'Prospering Hong Kong with Hong Kong Stream Culture'? I heard that this is a major event you hope to accomplish."

Lin Zuhui: "As we all know, in the 80s, Hong Kong's entertainment culture received widespread attention in Asia. 'Hong Kong culture revitalizes Hong Kong' is a concept I put forward. I hope that Hong Kong's cultural and performing arts circles can come up with better The works push Xiangjiang's entertainment culture to Asia and even the world. With the improvement of people's living standards, people are no longer just satisfied with food and clothing. Human beings are higher animals, and spiritual enrichment has become an urgent need for human beings. Therefore, excellent The works can not only promote regional exchanges and understanding, but also satisfy the spiritual needs of mankind."

Reporter: "Will Hong Kong culture be the next important industry in Hong Kong?"

Lin Zuhui: "I hope it is!"

Reporter: "I recently noticed that Wanhui Media under your subsidiary seems to be undergoing a change? Is it the comics industry?"

Lin Zuhui: "Thank you for your attention! It is the comics industry. We are learning from Japan to create a relatively mature comics industry."

Reporter: "Comics Xinggang, I don't know if I can say your goals or ideas like this?"

Lin Zuhui: "I think so, but I dare not say it now. Because we have just started, there is still a long way to go!"

Reporter: "I'm so happy. I didn't expect that I could say 'comic revitalize Hong Kong'. Of course, this is what you are doing and what you want to do. But, don't you worry that Hong Kong's market is too small?"

Lin Zuhui: "Excellent works will be accepted by everyone. Xiangjiang's market is not small, we have more than 20 comic fans!"

Reporter: "Can I say 'Hong Kong's culture revitalizes Hong Kong' and 'Manga revitalizes Hong Kong', are these what you are doing?"

Lin Zuhui: "Of course!"

Reporter: "Then 'Comics Prosper Hong Kong' is your official slogan today!"

Lin Zuhui: "Although I'm a bit 'overreaching', I'm really working hard. At present, our "Detective Conan" is known to people in many countries through Asia Satellite TV, and it has also aroused rave reviews. Recently, Taiwan Island bought our I believe that excellent works will be accepted by the whole world!"

Reporter: "I think Mr. Lin is an extremely innovative businessman. As early as the beginning of Mr. Lin's career, he had already created a magazine "FHM", whose copyrights have been sold to many countries and regions one after another."

Lin Zuhui: "Thank you!"

Reporter: "Do you mind the recent public opinion in the real estate industry?"

Lin Zuhui: "Well, I abide by the rules and regulations of the Hong Kong government, and I will also be responsible to the shareholders of the New Times Group. Of course, this is not contradictory. The cash flow of the New Times Group is increasing. I also hope that the New Times Group Developed into a comprehensive group company. Our investment base is still in Hong Kong, and the current investment situation in Hong Kong is still good; however, the market value of New Times Group currently accounts for 8% of the market value of all listed companies in Hong Kong. If the investment increases , may lead to some jealousy or misunderstanding, in this regard we must give careful consideration."

Reporter: "So, I heard that New Era Group recently invested in the stock of Citibank. Is it because of this consideration?"

Lin Zuhui: "No, this is a strategy I have already determined. I am personally optimistic about Citibank, so I have already participated in its stock subscription activities as early as a year ago."

Reporter: "Thank you very much for your interview today!"

Lin Zuhui: "Thank you!"

Following Lin Zuhui's interview, the Hong Kong media fermented, and the citizens of Xiangjiang marveled at Lin Zuhui's 'superhuman ability'.

In the eyes of everyone, Lin Zuhui's business is wider than Li Chaoren's, and Li Chaoren is in traditional industries, Lin Zuhui is different, his industry involves all aspects.

Especially after "Hong Kong Culture Revitalizes Hong Kong" and "Comics Revitalize Hong Kong" were widely reported by Hong Kong media, Lin Zuhui's prestige reached its peak again.

Xinggang is not something that a businessman can talk about casually. A businessman who can talk about this kind of topic is at least a leader in a certain field.

Now, however, Lin Zuhui's proposals of "prospering Hong Kong with Hong Kong culture" and "prospering Hong Kong with comics" are both pollution-free and high value-added industries. up.

What is important is that the citizens also know that Lin Zuhui is not 'boosting', but has achieved good results and is a true activist.

For a while, Lin Zuhui's reputation magnified again, completely surpassing Li Chaoren's influence!