Period: The Rebirth Journey That Began at Shanghai Film Studio

It's been 84 years already. He Qing is 20, Tao Huimin is 18, and Chen Hong is 16. Even if they're not from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or overseas, there are still others. Why do people always choose women in their thirties at this time of year? The king is already married, and Gong Xue is about to run away.

The decline of Chinese cinema is essentially due to poor management and rampant piracy. No matter how well-made the film, without profit, state-controlled distribution, and commercial development, it's doomed to fail.

The opening perspective is unique, starting with animation, which is a favorite among veteran readers. While it initially appears to be an entertainment story, it's actually a period drama. If you're expecting entertainment, you might be disappointed. The content feels realistic; I can't find any major flaws. It seems the author has at least in-depth knowledge of the animation industry. It's a great read. Keep it up!

Sigh, I just saw on Douyin that He Qing passed away!

I really like the theme of Shanghai Animation Factory. The author writes very well. You can't find any other novels about meal replacements online. This is one of a kind.

At first glance, I thought Comrade Jiangshan had come back from the dead.

Having read up to chapter 70, the protagonist is becoming too ambitious. His priority should be creating a bestselling comic book, not trying to achieve instant success with just one comic book and establish the framework for an entire animated universe.

Domestic TV stations didn't value animation much, paying very little or nothing at all. The only way to make money was to sell overseas, but major animation companies were offering to air their shows for free. Ultimately, revenue still came from merchandise. However, the domestic merchandise industry was practically nonexistent at the time, and placing orders with foreign manufacturers required foreign exchange. It felt like a dead end no matter what.

The idea that there's no "golden touch" (or "secret weapon") is pure nonsense. The reason most people seem to have one is because they can cover up many logical flaws. The industry has barriers to entry; you can't just succeed because you want to.

I gave up after chapter 163. What I wanted to see was about revitalizing Chinese animation in that era, focusing on the production and development of local animation IPs, not about the protagonist achieving fame and fortune with beautiful women.