Prestige (7)

 

How many  animations have been released to the world by ‘World Disney Pictures’? Among them, the works that represent ‘World Disney Pictures’ are known to the entire nation, and anyone who knows the title will remember them. Those vague works that captured my childhood innocence and stimulated my imagination.

Such  animation movies clearly existed in Kang Woo-jin’s memories.

Stories about the sea, animals, making a wish by rubbing a lamp, etc. There were so many works that it would be impossible to list them all. Among them, Kang Woo-jin especially liked the animated movie about a lion becoming king.

anyway.

‘Is this the animation Yeonghwan I know??’

The cover of the scenario that Woojin was holding in the van now had a title that had permeated his memories.

-‘Beast and the Beauty’

Of course, in Korea, it was more famous for ‘The Beast and Beauty’ than its English title. Woojin, with the concept on his face, briefly remembered ‘The Beast and the Beauty’, which he had seen in the past. A winter blizzard, a huge castle filled with snow, a beast living in the castle, and a beauty so beautiful that it makes your eyes widen.

‘Even things like kettles and teacups are respected.’

Above all, the songs sung by each unique character were all masterpieces. It’s still remembered in Woojin’s mind. How old was I then? Kang Woo-jin, who was swimming in the sea of ​​the past, suddenly came to his senses.

‘Oh, wait a minute. ‘Maybe this isn’t that anime movie?’

Although I usually avoid it, there have been movies with the same title, whether Hollywood or domestic. Still, he looked down at the scenario with faint anticipation and then raised his gaze. Pigtail-haired Choi Seong-geon was smiling slightly, and Woojin, with a stiff expression, asked Choi Seong-geon lowly.

“CEO. “Is this scenario the one I know?”

“Hehe.”

Choi Seong-gun, who suddenly smiled strangely, showed his thumb.

“That’s right, you know. No, it’s safe to say that I and the entire people of our country know.”

“Disney’s animated film ‘Beast and Beauty’.”

“Oh, that.”

“Why is the screenplay for that piece here?”

“I’m not from the big Disney side. “Why is this scenario here?”

Choi Seong-geon, with a wide smile, took a picture of Kang Woo-jin with his index finger.

“I guess it exists because it’s a scenario I heard from you.”

Yeah? Kang Woo-jin almost took off his concept and let out an exclamation. The scenario came in. In other words, ‘World Disney Pictures’ sent a love call. Also, the work is ‘The Beast and Beauty’. There were some things that were amazing because of Hollywood’s incredible film history, but I was even more surprised because they were things I had been familiar with from a very long time ago.

‘Wow – crazy? Disney to me??!

Although he managed to remain silent, Kang Woo-jin had no choice but to open his mouth inwardly. ‘The Beast and the Beauty’ was a bit different from the recently released ‘Cierrot’. No one knows about ‘clown’ yet. However, almost everyone around the world knew about ‘The Beast and Beauty’, including Kang Woo-jin and Choi Sung-gun.

‘Now, wait a minute. Then what? Is this work a modern day remake? Or live-action??

Woojin, forcibly pouring cold water on his pounding heart, asked Seonggeon Choi again. Contrary to his inner feelings, he was very calm.

“Are you going to make a live-action version of ‘Beast and Beauty’?”

Choi Seong-geon nodded immediately.

“Uh, live action. Of course, Disney is still handling this matter in great secrecy.”

“okay.”

“Why is the response so lukewarm? Wow, it’s Disney! ‘Columbia Studios’ was crazy, but Disney also sent love calls to you one after another? Two of Hollywood’s five largest film companies at the same time! Aren’t you excited??!”

It’s okay, it’s okay. It was seriously enough to make his butt shake, but Kang Woo-jin had to endure it.

“any.”

“······It’s like you. If this is announced, it will be shocking both domestically and internationally. Even if the live-action version is ‘Beast and Beauty’ – Wow, this is really more than a nuclear bomb. “Because it’s like a Disney symbol.”

“When did you come in? This scenario.”

“I heard it this morning too. “I have something to tell you, but it’s too late to give details right now, so I only know the situation for now.”

Even while listening to the explanation, Woojin focused his attention on the ‘Beast and Beauty’ scenario. Of course, there is a black square next to the scenario. In the meantime, Choi Seong-geon looked like he was about to leave the van, so he lifted his butt and spoke again.

“Oh, and the role I was given was that of ‘Beast’.”

-Hook.

Kang Woo-jin’s field of vision was suddenly an endlessly dark space. Because neither the mouse nor the bird stabbed the black square without realizing it. Woojin, who entered the subspace, started to throw away concepts and throw them away.

“I’m tired, really Disney?? “It’s amazing.”

It moved right away. To the place where a white square floats in front of you. I’m filming ‘Beneficial Evil’, so I don’t have much reading experience, but checking the rating is no problem.

-Sigh.

At the end, I saw recently added works.

-[11/Scenario (Title: Clown), EX+ level]

It was ‘Clierot’, which broke the highest rating in subspace, and to its right was the newly added ‘Beast and Beauty’.

-[12/Scenario (Title: Beast and Beauty), EX level]

The rating for ‘The Beast and Beauty’ was EX. She had had enough of ignoring it. Because not long ago, EX level was the highest level in subspace. As soon as he saw the grade, Woojin grinned.

“It goes down to the level.”

In many ways, it was ‘The Beast and Beauty’ that there was no reason not to do. There may be many reasons other than the size of ‘World Disney Pictures’ and the grade of the work, but what stimulated Kang Woo-jin the most was the nostalgia of memories.

“Why put up with this when I can be that ‘beast’?”

It was also a memory for everyone around the world, including Kang Woo-jin and the people he knew.

A chance to become that ‘beast’.

This made me greedy not only as an actor, but also as the talented Kang Woo-jin, interest exploded. He just shouts ‘Exit’. Before he knew it, his world returned to reality and he returned to the van. Choi Seong-geon lifted his butt from his seat and was about to leave the van. Woojin muttered lowly to the back of his head.

“CEO, I will also do ‘The Beast and Beauty’.”

Stop. Choi Seong-gun, who was opening the van door, stopped moving and turned his head back. I saw Woojin’s solid face holding a scenario.

“Hey, are you just doing this too? “You’re not listening to any explanation?”

“Disney, I think two ‘Beast’ roles would be enough. “You can listen to the explanation later.”

“······Isn’t it a little burdensome? “No matter what, it’s a live-action adaptation of ‘The Beast and Beauty,’ which everyone around the world knows.”

Woojin, with a dark poker face, shook his head.

“Not at all.”

Kang Woo-jin has no worries at all from ‘Cierrot’ to ‘Beast and Beauty’. Choi Seong-gun, who had been staring at Woojin for a moment, laughed.

“I get it. “Let’s screw with Disney, too.”

Around here, Busan.

At the entrance of the ‘Busan International Film Festival’ building, where the red carpet parade for the ‘Busan International Film Festival’ is in full swing. Directors Ahn Ga-bok and Kwon Ki-taek standing in the provided photo zone. And a frenzied broadcast team and hundreds of reporters.

Their excitement had already been going on for 10 minutes.

“Go, Director!! Did ‘Columbia Studios’ directly send a love call to the director??!!”

“Since when did this become a conversation!!”

“Is this confirmed at all?! Are you 100% committed to directing the film that ‘Columbia Studios’ will produce?!!!”

“Can you tell me what kind of work it is!!”

“Did you get the stamp right after the Cannes Film Festival ended?!”

“Congratulations to Director Gabok Ang!!!”

It was because of veteran coach Ahn Ga-bok’s sudden bombshell remark. This means that he decided to direct the work of ‘Columbia Studios’, one of Hollywood’s largest film companies. Because there was so little foreshadowing, their frenzy was quite natural.

“Huh, you are the first Korean to take on a Hollywood production. How do you feel?”

“When does filming start?!”

“What about learning!! Who is the Hollywood actor mentioned in the work?”

Hundreds of reporters constantly fire flashlights and ask endless questions. No, he screamed. But Director Anga Bok had a calm smile.

“We will give you more details soon.”

I didn’t say anything. But just one thing.

“I don’t know about anything else, but there will be fun things to do as an actor.”

The actor from the hidden work ‘Cierrot’ was mentioned. Although the comment was 100% with Kang Woo-jin in mind, hundreds of reporters had no way of knowing about it. Directors Ahn Ga-bok and Kwon Ki-taek then left the half-mad reporters behind and moved on, and as they entered the ‘Buljang Cinema Center’, a warm-hearted director Kwon Ki-taek opened his mouth.

“Sir, I’m surprised.”

Director Ang Bok, with a wrinkled smile, tapped him on the shoulder a couple of times.

“I’m sorry. “Some decisions were made recently, and I was a bit distracted.”

“No, it’s nothing for you to apologize for. Congratulations. sincerely.”

“what. “You will be here soon.”

“I’m sure you’ll be moving to Hollywood soon. “By the way, director.”

“hmm?”

“What you said just before was, ‘There will be interesting things happening on the actor side.’ if-”

Director Kwon Ki-taek had an actor with an indifferent face in his mind. However, he quickly shook his head.

“No, it would be better to see it with your own eyes.”

Meanwhile, outside the ‘Busan Cinema Center’.

Hundreds of reporters, who had been going crazy over director Angabok’s case just now, seemed to have not gone crazy even though he had disappeared.

“Three, oh my god, ‘Columbia Studios’!!”

“I thought there would be a love call from Hollywood since I won the Palme d’Or at Cannes – but I never thought I would be able to take on the work of such a huge film company in one fell swoop!”

“Hey, Korea is Korea too! If you look at the history of ‘Columbia Studio’, isn’t it the first in Asia??!”

“But what about the actors??”

“Is that the problem now?!”

and.

“It’s a big scoop!!”

The gathered reporters took out their cell phones in a panic.

“Director Ahn Ga-bok’s entry into Hollywood!!”

Because I had to spread this scoop to the public as quickly as possible.

Early the next morning, Saturday the 13th.

The weekdays ended and the weekend began. The location was Kang Woo-jin’s house in Samseong-dong. It was around 6 o’clock.

-Suuuuu.

Kang Woo-jin, with his hair scattered, woke up from the bed in the quiet master bedroom. Of course, the concept was erased and he stretched out all the time.

“Ah!! “He’s dead.”

moved to the living room. I had to leave the house exactly one hour later. But I feel very tired. Kang Woo-jin walked to the living room table while rubbing the area around her eyes. You can see two stacks of paper with black squares attached. They were ‘Cierrot’ and ‘The Beast and Beauty’. What Woojin picked up was ‘The Beast and Beauty.’

Following.

-Poof!

Woojin accidentally stabbed the black square and entered subspace at once. There was a desire to rest and curiosity. In the endless dark sub-space, Woojin moved toward the white square.

Among them, check out ‘The Beast and Beauty’.

-[12/Scenario (Title: Beast and Beauty), EX level]

Something that suddenly comes to mind.

“But – isn’t this the first Disney live-action film?”

It was true. ‘World Disney Pictures’ has already produced several representative works as live-action films. Of course, it was also released in Korea and was mostly successful. The issue that arose each time was the actors who were assimilated into the fairy tale and played the characters when the works of the same name were made into live-action adaptations.

At that moment, a question mark appeared in Woojin’s mind.

“Hmm – who will take on the role of ‘Beauty’?”

Even in  animation movies, what kind of actress will be the female protagonist who is known as a peerless beauty? Woojin, whose curiosity was growing, touched the white square of ‘The Beast and Beauty’. The phrases change quickly.

-[You have selected 12/Scenario (Title: The Beast and Beauty).]

-[List people who can lead (experience).]

-[A: Beast, B: Candlestick Josh, C: Clock Luke…]

These were truly familiar characters. Soon, Woojin’s index finger moved towards the ‘beast’. It was for leading (experience). These days, Woojin usually reads the scenario first and then reads it (experience). To prevent sudden death or death in advance. That’s why ‘Clierot’ is also reading the scenario first.

However, ‘The Beast and Beauty’ was different. Because I already know the content.

-Sure.

The role Woojin chose was, of course, that of ‘Beast’. Soon, a robotic female voice was heard throughout subspace.

[“Abilities beyond the basic specifications are detected. Learn ‘Beast Painting’ first.”]

Kang Woo-jin narrowed his eyes and tilted his head.

“Eh?? Beast what??”

However, the robot-like voice of the woman did not give me any space to relax.

[“Preparing to read ‘Beast Painting’…”]

[“······Ready. The reading of ‘Beast Painting’ begins.”]

Immediately, a huge gray thing struck him.

How much time has passed like that?

Finally, a woman’s voice.

[“The reading experience of ‘Beast Painting’ has ended.”]

When Kang Woo-jin opened his eyes, his field of vision was not subspace, but the living room of his own home. Soon, without saying anything.

“······”

Kang Woo-jin improves the ‘Beast Transformation’ ability he just acquired.

“As expected, nothing changes.”

There was no significant change in his appearance. However, Kang Woo-jin has great concept and substance. I felt a change in this area.

Strange control, restraint, and rough beastliness.

“···Can’t this be called ‘Beast Painting’?”

It should have been seen as strengthening the quality of the concept.