Chapter 139: C Station and Online Exclusive Rights
Chapter 139: C Station and Online Exclusive Rights
"Teacher Qingshan, take a look at this..."
Ming Yiyang showed Lin Qingshan the final episode of *Edge Walker*, smiling as he spoke.
Lin Qingshan watched the tenth episode of *Edge Walker*, which was exactly the same as it was in his previous life, and nodded in satisfaction.
"The production quality and impact are very strong, and the music insert here..."
Ming Yiyang remarked with admiration, "I never expected that a song that seemed just... a bit nice in English would fit so well here..."
As the music played, David's past memories surfaced, leading to his final exit. Then, when Lucy's lunar journey started, the background music suddenly stopped. It resumed with the climax when David's illusion appeared in Lucy's eyes and then vanished with a smile.
It was... heart-wrenching to listen to!
"Yes, it's very good."
Lin Qingshan was also very satisfied. The production level was exactly the same as it was in his previous life—absolutely solid!
As for the segment where V appeared at the Afterlife Bar and toasted to David, it was also well done. However, this part was actually intended for joint game promotion, so even if there were issues, they weren't significant.
"Next, we have a preliminary exclusive broadcasting agreement with the Children's Animation TV Station. They've offered to air one episode of *Edge Walker* at 6:30 PM on Saturdays for ten consecutive weeks."
Ming Yiyang continued with a smile, "We're just waiting for them to finish watching the full version of *Edge Walker* and then finalize the contract."
Though he said this, he was confident. The *Edge Walker* animation was high quality in terms of both plot and animation fluidity. The other party would not find any issues.
Speaking of this, Lin Qingshan almost forgot.
In this parallel world, the internet hasn't yet grown to the extent where it squeezes the survival space of traditional TV and media as it did in the later years.
Thus, the primary animation broadcast platform at this time is still TV stations.
Moreover, the prime time slot on Saturdays and Sundays is when both adults and children are free. 6:30 PM is usually dinner time or just after dinner, making it one of the highest rating periods. This condition is indeed quite good.
It's not surprising. Also, deciding where to broadcast is entirely up to Trigger Animation.
Lin Qingshan could make suggestions about the animation production, but he couldn't interfere with their decisions.
Although he couldn't interfere, he had an idea...
"Director Ming."
Lin Qingshan said, "Does your company have any plans for releasing *Edge Walker* online?"
"Online?"
Ming Yiyang nodded. Although the internet hadn't yet become a major competitor to traditional TV and media, it was still significant.
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For example, the video website Yudou Network had become a dark horse in this era with impressive listing results.
So, the internet was indeed important.
However, ten years later, no one could have imagined the internet would completely squeeze out traditional TV and media. Video sites, online media, and short video platforms directly pushed traditional TV and media to the brink.
The combination of immediacy, availability, and freshness crushed the old-timers who clung to traditional methods.
"Well, I'll check if Yudou Network has any thoughts on this."
Ming Yiyang said, "Once *Edge Walker* is fully aired on TV, we'll put it up on Yudou Network simultaneously."
"No, no."
Lin Qingshan raised a finger and said, "If possible, I think it's best to release all ten episodes of *Edge Walker* at once online..."
"All at once?!"
Ming Yiyang was shocked, "That might not be good. The TV station probably won't agree to that."
"I believe the internet is crucial, and since you haven't finalized the contract with the TV station yet, you could lower the cooperation conditions and continue with the traditional TV broadcast format."
Lin Qingshan said, "However, in my view, *Edge Walker* doesn't really suit weekly releases."
"Director Ming, think about it. *Edge Walker* is destined to be a tragedy, and viewers will see that the tragedy is unavoidable in the later episodes. If episodes are released weekly, the impact of the ending will diminish due to the time gap."
Lin Qingshan said, "So, I think it's best to release it all at once to maximize the impact."
"But..."
Ming Yiyang was clearly not easily persuaded. He frowned and pondered the pros and cons.
At this moment, Lin Qingshan sighed, "How about this? I've set up a website with a friend. We plan to use the traffic from *Edge Walker* to drive traffic to the site. How about we buy the online broadcast rights for *Edge Walker*?"
Lin Qingshan had suggested to Gu Qianli to create a website, which was about to start trial operation soon. It was named Qianli, and he also suggested a more anime-themed name, "Cilicili," or C Station for short.
He planned to invest in C Station to drive traffic, as he was financially well-off, and he had also invested in C Station with technology and a supercomputer as shares.
The technology part involved solving issues for Du Guoguo and the supercomputer exchanged from the system, which became the original server for C Station.
So, he had some original shares, holding fifty percent.
Gu Qianli, who also invested, held thirty percent, while the remaining twenty percent was divided among the eight members of the creative team.
So, C Station was essentially half his.
"Teacher Qingshan, you've set up a website?"
Ming Yiyang asked curiously.
"Yes, it's a collaborative project with friends, focusing on anime content."
Lin Qingshan said, "Let's discuss this further with lawyers present when the time comes."
Though he said this, soon after, Lin Qingshan and Trigger Animation reached an agreement. He bought the online rights for *Edge Walker* at a reasonable price.
Fortunately, Trigger Animation, aware that the original creator, Lin Qingshan, was involved, did not overprice and offered a price slightly higher than the TV station's.
**(End of Chapter)**