by mr.negativity » Sun Nov 07, 2010 3:47 pm
From CBR:
[quote]The key things to remember when translating a Japanese property to the US? Make sure there’s a story… and everything you know is probably wrong. It’s not just my opinion, but the consensus of those with experience in Transformers, The Ring and manga publishing.
The Hollywood Reporter attended a fascinating panel at the American Film Market last week, where Transformers producer Don Murphy, The Ring and The Grudge remake producer Roy Lee and Viz Media’s Jason Hoffs discussed their experiences in bringing Japanese culture to America. Here are their three main takeaways:
Have Patience (1)
One difference between US and Japanese corporate cultures is the amount of time it can take to get a decision, according to Lee: “The biggest Hollywood studio complaint is that these things can take one to two years and have to go through multiple committees in Japan.â€