It is still a bit early to think about taking action against MPAA now. Washimine is definitely focusing on expanding his business in the film and television industry.
At the moment, the most important thing for Nanaya and Washimine is to prepare for the release of "Purgatory Flame".
In fact, if we follow the MPAA's standards ten years later, "Inferno" is definitely a standard PG-13 movie.
After all, at that time, a series of movies headed by "Venom" were frantically testing the edge of restricted ratings.
It's really a pity that these movies are rated PG. If there were a few more drops of blood, they would have been directly rated R.
But now in 2008, the MPAA is still relatively conservative in its rating style.
Nanaya has no idea whether his current version of "Inferno" will be rated R.
However, Nanaya had already made many preparations.
In order to ensure that there is enough time for the review, Nanaya has already edited a more harmonious and loving version.
If this version is rated R, Nanaya can directly submit the second version for review.
Anyway, we still have more time now.
Even if the MPAA reviews the second version, it will be released by the final deadline.
Washimine is also able to be very flexible in publicity.
If the second version is rated PG, Washimine will directly release and promote it according to this version.
And if it is still rated R, then Washimine will directly promote it according to the R rating.
However, the version that will be screened will be the first edition.
Since both versions are rated R, Nanaya will definitely show the more exciting version to the audience.
Of course, if there is a chance to release it with a PG rating, Nanaya would naturally prefer this result.
Since he is here to participate in the media promotion activities, Nanaya has to carry out various publicity for FZ's novel.
So when the media promotion conference started, Nanaya left behind a few women and chose to stand with the man, Old Gen.
According to Washimine's current promotion, Gen Urobuchi is a talented and brilliant scriptwriter, and Nanaya is the eye that discovered this genius.
With Washimine's promotion, Nanaya Kiryu and Gen Urobuchi are a perfect pair of modern mentor and steed.
Originally, Washimine wanted to choose Boya and Zhong Ziqi, but Nanaya strongly refused.
What a joke! If I really do that, won't all those people who were driven to extreme ecstasy by Gen Urobuchi come to fight me to the death?
"I don't think I am Mr. Gen Urobuchi's mentor."
When facing the media, Nanaya always remains absolutely humble.
He doesn't want to be the target of razor blades sent by fans.
If you fans have any dissatisfaction, please go to Gen Urobuchi.
Of course, there must be some praise for FZ and Urobuchi, otherwise wouldn't Nanaya be destroying his own reputation?
"Mr. Gen Urobuchi is an extremely good storyteller. Even without me, he would be noticed very quickly."
This is the truth.
"Mr. Gen Urobuchi's stories usually take place in fantasy worlds, but he tells the most real and moving stories among them."
This is also true.
"I feel that I and everyone else are lucky because we can read Mr. Gen Urobuchi's magical works."
This is bullshit.
To be honest, when it comes to Kyon's affairs, Nanaya's attitude is more of "I can't be the only one who has bad luck."
Today's Fate is no longer the unknown little IP it was a few years ago.
At first, Nanaya begged Lin Bao to make the movie.
But now, Washimine was completely begging Nanaya to do it.
You know, if it weren't for the image that Nanaya has always established.
The top management of Washimine would never allow him to do something other than his main job, such as Madoka Magica. The right thing to do is to earn money by using Fate.
Especially after the stock swap operation was completed, [Erque Studio] completely became a part of Washimine
The Fate IP completely belongs to Washimine, so Washimine can be said to have spared no effort in promoting the Fate series.
Especially FSN and FZ are of excellent quality.
The Fate series has gradually begun to radiate a far brighter brilliance than before.
After all, Nanaya's Fate in his previous life was not as well treated as he is in this life.
You have to know that Type-Moon has been in the circle for a long time in the early stage, and has been spreading through word of mouth.
If it weren't for the popularity of the UBW movie and the success of the TV version of FZ, even Type-Moon herself probably wouldn't know how much commercial value her IP has.
But in this life, Fate has been comparable to the Harry Potter series next door in terms of media promotion.
How do we measure Washimine's efforts in promoting the Fate series?
In fact, the most intuitive thing is the popularity of the series.
Before Nanaya gets assistance from Washimine and shoots FSN.
Fate's only work is a small-scale (as of now) special effects drama: "Magical Girl Illya".
Although this series competed back and forth with the most popular special effects drama of that year, "Kamen Rider Kuuga".
But even in Japan's entertainment industry, it is far from hot.
After FSN was released, Washimine began to mobilize all his strength to promote the Fate series.
Among other things, last month two Japanese FSN movies were broadcast for the second time on Japanese TV.
Its ratings are higher than the highest ratings of the episode when "Magic Idol" was first broadcast.
And this is just the beginning. Nanaya believes that once "Inferno" is successfully released, the commercial scale of Fate will be further expanded.
In fact, when it comes to promoting FZ novels, we can see how much importance Washimine attaches to Fate.
For example, in the special issue of the New York Times, the first and second volumes of FZ's novels have quietly made it onto the bestseller list.
Not only that, several famous book reviewers also strongly recommended this series of novels in their columns.
If it weren't for the fact that the subject matter of FZ was really inappropriate, Washimine would even want to learn from Warner Bros. next door.
You should know that in order to promote "Harry Potter", Warner got the National Teachers and Parents Association to list "Harry Potter" as a recommended extracurricular reading material for elementary school students.
In fact, if it was just the first two volumes of FZ, it wouldn't be a big problem.
But starting from the third book, the plot is really too dark, and parents and teachers in North America will definitely not agree.
However, Washimine at least made FZ a recommended extracurricular reading for high school students.
Although the effect is definitely much worse than that of a primary school student's book list, it is better than nothing.
Of course, Washimine definitely did more than just that.
After today's event is over, Washimine will also arrange for Kyon to go on a massive signing tour across the United States.
Urobuchi will start from New York, travel through all the important cities in North America, and finally return to New York before the movie is released.
This is a massive promotional campaign organized by Washimine in conjunction with the movie "Inferno".
Based on past experience, if a novel becomes a big hit in North America, it will spread very quickly to other countries in the world.
Even though Nanaya doesn't want to admit it, from a global perspective, North America is the weather vane of the global entertainment industry.
As long as FZ novels sell well in North America, the rest will no longer be a problem.
Similarly, as long as "Inferno" is a big hit in North America, the global box office will definitely not be too bad.
In a subsequent interview, Nanaya not only praised the novel version of FZ, but also mentioned the upcoming movie version.
After all, the core of the entire Type-Moon film and television universe is those movies with investments of hundreds of millions.
In the final analysis, novels serve the film.
We still need to clearly distinguish the primary and secondary issues.
After bragging about his own movie again, Nanaya chose to retreat temporarily.
Gen Urobuchi is the protagonist of today. If he continues to stay here, it would be a bit like stealing the show.
"I didn't expect you to think so highly of Mr. Gen Urobuchi."
Nanaya returned to the banquet hall at the back, and Ryan immediately came up to him, "You don't really want him to continue writing more stories?"
"If it were you, would you go and see it?" Nanaya didn't respond to her.
"I'm afraid not." Ryan rolled his eyes calmly, "His story is really uncomfortable to read, so I'd better forget it."
"That's it. Urobuchi's writing is very powerful, but his stories don't make people happy after reading them. So after Madoka Magica, we'll have to take a break for a while."
Ryan roughly knew what Nanaya was thinking.
However, she not only did not feel bad, but was very happy.
Whether it was FZ or Madoka Magica, she wasn't happy after reading the stories.
According to Nanaya, he wouldn't have to see that "Warrior of Love" for a while.
Isn't this a good thing?
So Ryan didn't continue asking, but simply pulled him to a rest area on the side.
"Where's Lily?"
"That girl went crazy again, I don't know where she went."
After sitting down, Ryan handed Nanaya a glass of juice. She remembered that Nanaya didn't like drinking.
"Anyway, Lily has become a big star now, and it's getting harder and harder to control her."
"So this is still my responsibility?"
Nanaya picked up the juice, took a sip with Ryan, and replied casually.
"Yes, my well-behaved sister has now turned into a wild child."
Ryan muttered as he looked at Nanaya.
"As an apology, I'll give you a toast."
Nanaya touched Ryan with his cup.
"You're not serving wine."
Ryan said with his lips puffed.
"By the way, I just heard someone say that you are the most successful commercial director since the beginning of the 21st century. Some people even call you the 'Box Office King'."
"It's those reporters, right? You can't take that kind of words seriously." Nanaya didn't care at all.
Ryan ignored him and continued, "But you've won the box office championship for two consecutive years. Maybe you can win the third consecutive championship this year."
Although Nanaya knew very well that this was Ryan's flattery to him as his own, he still felt very happy to have such a noble and beautiful woman flattering him.
"It's very difficult…"
Although he was happy, Nanaya still had to face reality.
After taking a sip of juice, Nanaya shook the cup and said, "It's not so easy to win the championship this year."
If "Inferno" wants to win the box office championship, there is one movie it cannot avoid, and that is "Batman: The Dark Knight".
If we compare the hard power of movies, Nanaya believes that "Inferno" can still compete thanks to Fat's popularity and the quality of the movie itself.
But The Dark Knight has an ace, or rather a Joker: Heath Ledger