Entertainment: Is this how you play music?!

Chapter 300: A collaboration song with DC Comics!

"Recorded at the end of April, and published in early May."

"Are you ready to start promoting it now?"

Li Can's eyelids twitched violently.

The timeline is already alarming, but little do people know that they haven't even assembled a team yet.

The progress of this so-called "celebrity roast" variety show is really too fast.

Its pace is completely different from that of typical variety shows, and it cannot even be used as a reference.

There weren't even any backup candidates; the recording studio was small and the script was so simple it was even less elaborate than a university course schedule.

Even before recording begins, the post-production editing and distribution channels have already been compressed.

It has a feeling of "recording all night, editing, and then posting right on time".

Even through the documents, you could feel the other person's frantic eagerness.

even though.

Language-based programs don't rely much on stage design and have low hardware requirements; all that's needed is for the cast and crew to be present and for the content to be prepared.

But this is still a bit beyond my expectations.

Li Can felt that he needed to lower his expectations of the bottom line of producers in the industry once again.

Despite having a number of precedents and having crushed many seemingly unapproachable big shots, I haven't encountered any messy things for a long time.

But when the benefits are large enough, these people won't care about anything else.

Give it a try and turn your bicycle into a motorcycle.

They'll bring in a few celebrities to sacrifice and stir up controversy.

Gold coins exploded.

The program's approach is to directly address the pain points, focusing solely on "hitting" them—once the pain is felt, that's enough. It may seem responsible, but in reality, it not only does nothing but also fuels the fire. (Program format.)
As for the format of the program...
It's nothing more than inviting celebrities who have grudges against each other to gather together, using the so-called "offensive to art" argument of "talk shows," and using "entertainment," "humor," and "roasting" as a pretext to launch a blatant verbal feud.

However, it's not a big problem.

If things really escalate to a confrontation, the review team will be in trouble.

But if it's just a feud between celebrities
To entertain the audience, and to have some fun myself, to puncture the lungs of the unlucky guy—thinking about it carefully, it's not entirely impossible.

"You invited me here, so don't blame me."

Li Can didn't waste any time.

After confirming the contents of the document, he called Wang Yongchang to inform him.

The time for participating in the program has been set for the end of April.

After everything was settled, Li Can shifted his focus and goals to the lighthouse.

Aside from concerts.

The most important task was actually to come to the headquarters of DC Comics to discuss the details of the collaboration.

Once authorized, certain creative rights should naturally be granted.

However, regarding the band's image, culture, and values, Li Canning would rather lower the price than make any exceptions.

Therefore, after discussions, both parties decided to take advantage of the concert to hold a face-to-face meeting and finalize the details.

After finishing the performance in Las Vegas.

Li Can then led his brothers to Manhattan, New York.

After arriving at the company headquarters.

Li Can and Lin Feng looked up at the huge logo and couldn't help but sigh at the same time.

"What a powerful logo."

"That's really strong, look how round you are."

"Tsk tsk, if only Western games had this kind of aesthetic."

A giant cartoon image of a female superhero, whose identity is unknown, stands on the roof of the company building.

To Li Can's aesthetic standards, this image is a bit strange, but at least it's not ugly.

Most importantly, it's very moisturizing.

"Let's go, guys."

The group stepped into the DC Comics headquarters. Although they didn't look around aimlessly, their eyes were full of curiosity.

A man with a large beard was walking towards us.

Upon seeing Li Can and his group, the bearded man warmly greeted them.

"Mr. Li, hello, I am the receptionist for this event. Just call me Daniel. Please come with me; the screenwriters are already in place."

"Let's go."

Li Can nodded and followed along with the others.

The original plan was for DC Comics to conduct a "normal" business reception process.

For example, send all the senior executives together, or send some heavyweights.

Then comes all sorts of business entertainment, including meals, drinks, and having fun.

However, Li Can anticipated this and approached Warner Bros., the parent company of DC Comics, to inform them to keep everything simple.

DC Comics executives put aside their petty concerns and focused entirely on their work.

"This is writer Carol, this is cartoonist Hal, and this is editor-in-chief Bruce."

As Daniel introduced...

Li Can smiled and shook hands with everyone in the office.

"Your names are both familiar and unfamiliar."

"Haha, it seems Mr. Li, you also pay attention to our DC Comics content."

Upon hearing this, Bruce laughed heartily.

He shrugged slightly, making a sarcastic remark.

"After all, we created the superheroes, and we can call them whatever we want them to be."

"Instead of making up names, let's have some fun with ourselves first."

I don't know if this is a characteristic of American comics or a cultural difference.

Domestic authors would never design characters using their own names, as it would be too embarrassing.

But these cartoonists are not.

They all wished they could plaster their names on them, along with the names of their family members, or even the names of their enemies.

It's quite possible that the name of one of the named dogs in the comic is derived from the name of one of the writers' enemies.

They'll think that's cool.

"So, what is the content of the collaboration comic?"

Lin Feng and Chen Gang were quite curious.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't excited to be involved in a superhero story for the first time.

Especially Chen Gang.

For a game and anime enthusiast, there are two things they most want to see.

People from the three-dimensional world enter the two-dimensional world, and characters from the two-dimensional world materialize in the three-dimensional world.

"We currently have an opening design and background character settings. Please take a look!"

Hal and Carol took out the sketches and design drafts and handed them to everyone.

The artwork is very simple, basically a representation of the six members of the DP band in American comic book style. It seems that because the DP band is highly valued, although there is still a strong American comic book style, the appearance is very realistic and there is no distortion.

If someone has an Eastern face, they will remain an Easterner; if someone has a Western face, they will remain a Westerner.

Winnie didn't have freckles, and neither did Li Can's group have rosacea or squinty eyes.

Even the markings on the musical instruments are meticulously inscribed with the word "China".

The main focus is on respect.

As for the plot, there are two versions.

It really does delve into the band name DP – “Evil Forces”.

The background story is a complete recreation of the real-life DP band setting.

A legendary band from the Xia Kingdom.

One version features the righteous characters, while the other features the main villains in a parallel world's "what if" scenario.

Darkseid, the Dark Emperor of the DC Universe, has once again come up with a strange use for the Anti-Life Equation.

However, he was killed by Superman, a mind machine with infinite power that combined 52 parallel universes.

But the villains clearly had their own backup plan: before dying, they materialized the Anti-Life Equation, shattered it, and scattered it across the Earth, waiting for an opportunity to reassemble and thus revive.

The six members of the DP band naturally took on the mission of collecting the "tokens".

A destiny binds them into a superhero story.

The story of the good guys is naturally about fighting against fate, working together with a team of superheroes to defeat Darkseid after his resurrection.

The superheroes are in charge of fighting, while Li Can and the others are in charge of reasoning.

A surge of power.

"This righteous storyline has a high degree of operability; it can be deeply integrated into the band incident."

Li Can nodded.

The anti-life equation is complicated to explain.

In reality, it's loneliness + alienation + fear + despair + self-worth ÷ ridicule ÷ condemnation ÷ misunderstanding x guilt x shame x failure x judgment. Hope = foolishness, love = lie, life = death, ego = darkness.

It is easy to construct specific plot content based on a series of emotional formulas.

For example, the frustration and disappointment of the band's performances, the loneliness and reflection of not understanding their work, the ridicule and misunderstanding from haters, the fear and despair about the future, the imbalance of self-worth, and stories about love and being loved.

Although the specific plot has not yet been finalized.

However, Li Can could also tell from the brief design.

DC Comics took this collaboration very seriously and did not force American values ​​into it.

Let's set aside all the messy stuff and just talk about human nature.

This can avoid many value differences caused by cultural differences, since love and beauty are eternal themes pursued by mankind.

"I should explain this in advance."

Li Can's intentions were minimal; he just wanted to patch things up.

He looked at everyone in the conference room and spoke earnestly.

"Romantic scenes can have ups and downs, but we shouldn't mix in other things. We are very conservative when it comes to our private lives and maintaining a sense of distance."

"All right."

Bruce shrugged and nodded with a regretful look, as if he had missed something interesting.

Such an expression sent chills down Lin Feng's spine and made him break out in a cold sweat.

He subconsciously looked at Li Can.

Damn, that was close! Luckily I warned him beforehand, otherwise Bruce might have really pulled something.

as predicted.

Bruce clicked his tongue.

"I was even thinking of having you and Wonder Woman fall in love."

"It's not necessary!"

"I can!"

Li Can and Chen Gang spoke out almost simultaneously.

Seeing Li Can's stunned expression, Chen Gang patted his chest and said.

“Brother Can has a girlfriend, let me handle this.”

"Huh?! It really works?!"

Bruce was instantly inspired.

If the pairings of Li Can and Winnie, and Lin Feng and Han Jiayin are inseparable, then no one else should be involved.
That could be used to increase the intensity of the villains.

in contrast.

It seems that many strange and wonderful stories can unfold around these two bachelors, Chen Gang and Zhao Ze.

For example, Zhao Ze is seduced by the female villain, and Chen Gang has a romantic past with a female hero.
"No problem at all! Just go for it!"

"Don't even mention Wonder Woman, I don't care if you bring a few more! Just bombard me with them!"

"I'm open to villains, and I don't mind anything too explicit. I have no qualms about it, but I hope that if you're drawing something 18+, you'll make my penis look bigger."

"We both have only one request."

Chen Gang spoke solemnly under Zhao Ze's deathly gaze.

"We're both straight, so please don't try to organize a gay club for us!"

"OK!"

For a moment Bruce seemed a little disappointed, but he didn't show it too strongly.

This caused Zhao Ze to tense up slightly at the same time, and then relax slightly.

The death stare faded away.

Hehe, it's saved.

"In the image licensing process, there is also work licensing. We may randomly select your singles for animation integration."

Bruce rubbed his chin and spoke.

"If possible, it would be best to create a few new works specifically for this purpose, so that the plot can be more intense."

"Of course, no problem, I'll arrange it."

Li Can was prepared.

He immediately smiled and pulled out a USB drive, handing it to Bruce.

Bruce was slightly taken aback.

A music file was read on the laptop.

"Something Just Like This"

All I Want Is This

The lyrics seem to perfectly match the classic DC Comics characters.

[Green Lantern's self-control, Batman's martial arts skills—though I can't compare to them.]

But she said, "Where are you going? What risks are you taking? I don't want people with superhuman talents, I don't want superheroes, I don't want those fairytale-like blessings."

I just want to do what I can.

[A kiss from my love, that's all I want.]

After seeing the lyrics.

Bruce couldn't take his eyes off it.

All of a sudden.

Inspiration struck again.

Carol and Hal leaned closer, their eyes gleaming with excitement.

"Oh my god, Lee, you're absolutely amazing!"

"This is it! Yes! This is exactly what we want!"

I'm so excited.

Bruce even swung his fist fiercely.

"Haha, Li, I believe this will definitely be a work that will be unforgettable for both of our fans!!"

Even in the meeting room, there weren't many people from DC Comics.

But just these few people made the meeting room boil over like water.

"Nothing could be more suitable!"

"Li, you are a true superhero!"

"I've already imagined the ending! Giving up all power to choose a lover, only to gain power because of that lover—it's pure superhero romance!"

Bruce was very excited.

If the comic content is carefully crafted.

It could very well become a tearjerker when paired with a track released by the band DP themselves.

The deep collaboration could even give fans the illusion that "DP band may have actually experienced the comic book story."

This is the benefit of in-depth collaboration.

Once the content is well-made, it will create an overwhelming sense of immersion for fans, blurring the lines between comics and reality.

"awesome!"

The more Bruce looked at his own designs, the more perfect they felt.

He spoke with a smile.

"After the main story ends, there can be an 'what if' side story to entertain everyone."

"IF line."

Li Can's smile became somewhat intriguing.

Compared to the depth of the main storyline, this "what if" storyline is purely for fun.

Inside the if line.

Li Can was the leader.

After gaining the power, the entire DP band completely let loose.

Dismantle the Anti-Life Equation, refuse to resurrect Darkseid, and punch Superman and kick Batman.

To create a world where only rock and roll exists.

Clearly, while the writers maintained a serious and upright tone, they were very interested in this "what if" side story, and even completed some of the ending scenes.

hard to imagine.

The feeling of seeing six of us using musical instruments to control Batman as he performs military boxing and somersaults in the comics.

I couldn't hold back at all.

"I think this is very Chan-hyung."

Chen Gang's face was flushed red; he was extremely excited!
Memories of being forced to dance for work suddenly flooded back.

"You absolutely must jump into the street where the dim streetlights can't even illuminate the whole street! You absolutely must!!"

"Let Superman and Aquaman jump together!"

(End of this chapter)