"Interesting things are not necessarily favorable. Some things are new for the first time, and the second time is fun for the second time, but the third time is cliché." Lance said the truth. During the film promotion process, the Internet can only be an auxiliary and cannot be the main means.

Ten years later, the most important role of the Internet as a promotional method is to make artists popular, shorten the distance between artists and audiences, and make fan culture a step further. However, the direct significance of the Internet to the box office of the movie is very limited.

Brad looked at Lance more unexpectedly. He didn't expect that Lance was not blinded by the recent hotness. This was definitely not an easy task. Then he thought of Diorama Film, and Brad pulled the corners of his mouth as if he had some clues and showed a shallow smile.

Lance saw Brad's expression change in his eyes, but he remained silent. He threw the torn candy wrapper aside and said casually, "So, what's the latest progress in the matter we talked about last time?"

Brad's heart tightened slightly, and he certainly knew what Lance was talking about, "The Legend of Narnia" and "Raymond-Snitch's unfortunate adventure."

In fact, Paramount has paid more attention to the adaptation rights of novels recently, but it is limited to collecting information. Shirley does not agree to invest too much energy in this regard. He spent a lot of verbal convincing the board of directors, but unfortunately he had little effect. However, in this, Shirley showed considerable interest in the "Legend of Narnia" and "Raymond-Snitch's unfortunate adventure", and it was indeed included in Paramount's next plan.

But what Brad was curious about was how Lance heard the sound of the wind.

Thoughts were full of thoughts, Brad was silent on the surface, "Huh?" he just raised his voice gently to express his doubts.

Lance said proactively, "Narnia and Raymond Snitch?"

Brad suddenly realized and then asked, "What, are you interested?" It seemed as if the two of them had never talked about this in Sundance.

Lance didn't mind either, so he picked up the coffee, took a sip, and then showed a satisfied expression. "Of course, of course I'm interested, otherwise I wouldn't mention it specifically to you, right?" Lance put the coffee back on the table and said seriously, "But I always think that 'Raymond-Snitch's unfortunate adventure' is more interesting."

Brad did not reveal his point of view, but asked seriously, "Why?"

At the Sundance Film Festival, Lance mentioned these two works, but Brad directly changed the topic. But at this time, "City of God" has proved Lance's ability and talent. For adapted films such as "Harry Potter" and "Spider-Man", they need a director with ability but not too big names to direct, because the story is the most important. As long as the wishes of fans are met and the director gives the film certain characteristics, it is enough to succeed. In this way, Lance seems to be a good choice.

Even Chaos Pictures' value began to rise - relying on just three million dollars to complete the shooting of "City of God" in such a difficult environment in Rio de Janeiro, which is really rare for a new production company.

In fact, major film companies are keen to cooperate with small production companies, with production companies responsible for major shooting, while film companies are responsible for packaged sales. For example, Warner Bros. and Legend Pictures, Disney and Touchstone Pictures, and Diorama Pictures, which are trying to cooperate with Warner Bros., are all the same.

Paramount is naturally no exception. If Chaos Pictures has enough potential and they form partners, it is a win-win situation.

Faced with Brad's open question, Lance had already been prepared. "From the Grimm Brothers to Dickens, from 'Bambie' to 'Fiber Nemo', orphans have always been an important theme in family literature, including 'Harry Potter'." The recently popular "Fiber Nemo" has ignited the entire market and pushed Pixar animation to a new peak. As an example, it is the most direct.

"Nemo is a single-parent family." Brad interrupted Lance and said with a smile.

Lance pursed his lips and suppressed his smile, "I mean, orphans or single-parent families, because this theme is the most hopeful and caring, because it reveals the ultimate challenge that all children will face: growth and complex relationships with the adult world." Speaking of this, Lance paused and emphasized, "Especially single-parent families, it is more obvious."

Brad spread his hands, "I can't argue with this."

"But the problem is, can we tell children how to do it? Or, is there really a correct way to guide children?" Lance's words sounded nothing to do with "Raymond Snitch's unfortunate adventure", but Brad listened very seriously. "I think this is the biggest difference between children and adults. We need to solve problems, but children don't need them, or shouldn't. The reason why children are children is because they are still growing and learning slowly. Therefore, the reason why these family literature and children's literature are classic is because they will guide children to face certain inevitable fears in a safe environment. They are still instilling a consciousness that no matter what happens, everything will eventually get better. It is like growing up."

The topic was very serious, but after listening, Brad chuckled, "So, you mean, the reason why Raymond Snitch is more interesting is because the character in Raymond's story is orphan?"

Lance shrugged, without affirmation, but without denial, "But you must admit that the magical world outlined by 'Harry Potter' is magical enough. Repeating similar content not only lacks novelty, but also puts higher requirements in the director's scheduling. However, 'Alice in Wonderland' has not been adapted yet."

The story background of "The Legend of Narnia" will be closer to "Harry Potter", while "Raymond Snitch's unfortunate adventure" will be closer to "Alice in Wonderland". But in fact, these works are all children's literature, and overall they all have some fantasy colors.

Brad laughed out loud this time, "For the first time I heard someone compare Raymond Snitch with 'Alice in Wonderland'. This is a very novel perspective!"

"So this makes me an excellent producer, and I can give the whole story more different things." Lance said confidently but not calmly.

Brad's mind slightly turned, and then he said, "What would you write if you adapted this story?"

"Please don't tell me you want to adapt it into an eleven sequel movie." Lance's words made Brad laugh helplessly again.

"Raymond Snitch's Unhappy Adventures" is adapted from a novel written by the writer Daniel Handler. Raymond Snitch is his pseudonym. There are eleven novels written by Daniel, "Bautiller in the Great Distress" in total, which is the most popular children's literature in the United States. It even brought down "Harry Potter". However, since these stories are short stories, it is impossible to adapt each book into a movie like "Harry Potter", so the content will be too scattered and space.

After making fun of it, Lance continued, "I think the first three books can be combined and adapted into a complete story, and then give the whole story more profound meaning, not just a fairy tale, but also a story about growth and hope."

At this time, Brad finally felt Reims' sincerity. He was not joking, but after he was fully prepared and investigated, he came to himself to mention this matter. "What about the 'Legend of Narnia'? You must know that a lot of the inspiration for 'Harry Potter' came from this novel."

j.k. Rowling admitted in an interview that "Legend of Narnia" was one of the inspiration for her creation of Harry Potter, and "Legend of Narnia"'s sales worldwide are second only to "Harry Potter".

"If you can get the adaptation rights, of course I am interested." Lance did not answer positively, but launched a counterattack.

Brad was slightly surprised. The adaptation rights of "Narnia Legend" finally fell into Disney's hands. There has not been any news about this matter yet, but did Lance actually know? Or did Lance have contact with Disney?

However, Brad did not reveal his true emotions on the surface, but said with a smile, "I thought you said just now that Raymond Snitch is more interesting than the 'Legend of Narnia'."

"Yes." Lance admitted readily, but changed the subject, "But, do I have so many choices?"

"City of God" was launched, and Lance and Chaos Pictures emerged, but this was just a work after all. "City of God" is not a "pulp novel" or a "supernatural sixth sense". It can be regarded as a "unrestrained night", so Lance has the right to choose, but it is still limited.

Brad heard the meaningfulness from Lance's words, and he needed to inquire again after he went back. Chaos Pictures' potential seemed to need to be re-evaluated.

Although Brad then changed the subject with a smile, Lance still keenly captured clues from Brad's change in his eyes, which made him breathe a sigh of relief in his heart, and his goal was finally achieved.

The goal of fighting for the "Raymond Snitch's unfortunate adventure" is not Lance's goal at all. It doesn't matter if it's a piece in this chess game. Even if it's thrown away, it doesn't matter. This is Lance's real purpose. The same method was used a few days ago in front of Robert Eiger, and the core of that conversation was "Legend of Narnia".
Chapter completed!