"Have you already decided which director and which actors to use?"
A week passed, and the exaggerated progress of "The Penthouse" made Shirley unable to help but have such doubts.
""The Penthouse" is a script that I have been holding in my hands for a long time, and the images of each character in it have naturally been established in my mind." Chen Chen lied perfectly, "Now that I have read the actors' information, I will definitely match them. That’s normal. As for the remaining two or three points, it just depends on fate.”
"What about the directing team?" Shirley swallowed, "Is it also due to fate?"
"Of course the directors have more say in the directing team, where the writers have more say." Chen Chen threw the blame away. "It is up to others to choose their own roles if they have to work together for a long time and get along almost every day. It would be great if I could give you some advice. ”
"In other words, is it normal for us to be able to set up a complete production team within a week?" Shirley scratched her hair, her scalp feeling vaguely numb.
"Not only the production team, but also the filming location and TV broadcast schedule, I also want to fix it within this week." Chen Chen answered calmly, "We can do it, right?"
"So!" Shirley was a little crazy, "Is this right?!"
"What's wrong with this?" Chen Chen remained calm, "Is it difficult to take medicine according to the prescription? It's not normal to have a specific prescription but still get lost in the ocean of medicinal materials for a long time."< br>
"I took the medicine and arrested the production team, spent money and quickly built the production venue. My name was exchanged for excellent schedules of the TV station. Every problem has a corresponding solution."
"Did you know?" Chen Chen suddenly changed the subject, "The TV station is the one who made the final decision, and it came later than all other projects!"
"There is also competition among TV stations, and its last decision can bring a lot of benefits to the company. But why is SBS the weakest among the three major wireless TV stations?" Shirley calmed down a lot after being diverted, "SBS Tell me how much benefit the TV station has given you.”
"The subsequent online copyright of "Running Man"." Chen Chen replied: "Originally we only had the previous seasons, but now we have renewed them."
"Why do you want this? Is it valuable? Is it beautiful?" Shirley asked puzzled.
"I can't say whether it's good or bad, but the influence of "Running Man" in Southeast Asia and its popularity on the Internet are not fake, so the value should be high." Chen Chen actually didn't quite understand, "In the past few years, The excitement of "Running Man" has dropped off a cliff, but many people still choose to watch it on the Internet. I haven't figured out why."
Chen Chen was also a fan of "Running Man" before, but he left after his performance got worse and worse.
Originally, he thought that there would be many people leaving like him, but in reality, this seems not to be the case. Then it is very important for C Department to continue to retain the online copyright of "Running Man".
No matter what you do with "Running Man" in the future, having the copyright in your hands will always give you more confidence.
"It would be great if the fans of the artists we launch also have such high stickiness." Shirley suddenly had an unrealistic fantasy, "The company's operations can save a lot of effort."
"Then we have to refer to Waiji's operation of BLACKPINK." Chen Chen thought of Waiji, "Treat the group as a brand, treat the brand as a commodity and manage it carefully instead of focusing on the group members. In this way, as long as the brand remains You can always get a lot of people to pay for this brand.”
Some people who chase stars really only chase brands and are willing to pay for them. Although Chen Chen doesn't understand this behavior, he knows that this behavior does exist.
In fact, the more suitable example is NewJeans. Unfortunately, this group has not yet been born, so there is no way for Chen Chen to use it as a lesson.
NewJeans is the representative whose brand awareness is far greater than that of the artist. It is the model that has the greatest benefits for entertainment companies.
For such a group whose members are not of the highest caliber and whose attention is not that high, Chen Chen doubts that if the entertainment company secretly replaces members or stuffs people into it, everyone will not react much!
Think about it, if they could manage their brands like this and have this kind of freedom, entertainment companies would be so happy.
"Do you think this business strategy is good or bad?"
Shirley asked curiously.
"I don't know, because I don't have enough information for me to draw a conclusion." Chen Chen followed this topic and started chatting, "This is also the first time for Waiji to do this. The previously successful Bigbang and 2ne1 both had strong styles that overshadowed the company. "
"Si Mao follows the pattern of artists feeding back the company's brand. All successful operations will allocate a portion of the artist's brand back to Si Mao Company. All the brands it launches can only stay with Si Mao and are not allowed to be taken away."
"The boy band called Shinhwa was successful. They were managed by a silly company for five years and even took their name away from them. However, it took twelve years to take away their name."
"So my conclusion is that no matter which brand fades, the brand of Foolish Company will become brighter and brighter, right? Former member of Fx?"
"Soy Sauce Bottle." Chen Chen paused here, "Maybe it has something to do with the boss's style. Soy Sauce Bottle is like an honest person, and he doesn't have many ideas about performing on stage. If I insist on saying it, he wants to make money and go crazy. Sorry, the schedule is too much.”
"Which path will you take?" Shirley said abruptly: "You have been studying with the Silly Hat Company, wouldn't you also choose their path?"
"Probably not, I don't have that chance now." Chen Chen replied: "Now that the artist section of C HQ is in its infancy, the relationship between artists and C HQ is inseparable. Both sides will prosper and the other will suffer. There is no possibility of corporate brands robbing the artist’s brand of sparkle.”
"It should be difficult in the future." Chen Chen looked at Shirley with a smile, "I will retire in a few years. You can't expect a retired old man to do such a drastic thing, right?"
"Now that you say you want to retire, you may not necessarily still think so." Shirley snorted, "How many people look at life with an open mind when they are young, but when they get old, they can't let go of the things in their hands. They look ugly. Absolutely disgusting.”
"What you said," Chen Chen boldly guessed, "are you talking about your teacher Li Xiuman?"
"It's not him, it's just a sigh." Shirley thought for a moment and couldn't help laughing, "But inexplicably, I feel that our teacher Li Xiuman is this kind of person. He is very suitable for this kind of personality, and everything he shows is also very good." It matches this character!”
"Then we'll see him then. Anyway, we can still see him for many years." Chen Chen interrupted the topic here, "Okay, are you ready with everything I want? I have to go see Zhien. .”
"It's all in your car. If you want to drive there, just leave." Shirley smiled and threw the car keys to Chen Chen, "But you shouldn't need to support her in the movie shooting that EDAM is doing. That's hers. Territory.”
"Just in case, I'm afraid that EDAM thinks the same way and no one knows that she was really bullied." Chen Chen put the car keys in his pocket, quickly sorted out the desktop and planned to set off, "And this is her first time. When you are starring in a serious movie, it is normal to give some gifts to congratulate you.”
"Okay, then I won't disturb your reunion after a long separation." Shirley smiled meaningfully, "Don't mess around in the car, I will use it tomorrow!"
……
While driving around and thinking about the discussion I just had with Shirley, the set of "Adults Don't Understand" soon arrived.
It's a bit funny. Chen Chen came to the conclusion about Li Xiuman before meeting Li Zhien. Li Xiuman will stick to this circle.
"Hey, this handsome guy, long time no see, come and give me a kiss!"
After greeting everyone in the production team, Li Zhien got into Chen Chen's car.
"The way you express long time no see is to kiss her?" Chen Chen looked at her with disgust, "Are you just so messy?"
"Don't talk nonsense. They only mess with you, and this kind of invitation is only made to you." Li Zhien still insisted, "Come on, come on, Shirley told me that the privacy film on this car is affixed. It’s the best kind!”
Well, Shirley, what you said on both sides is not the same!
"Okay~ Then I'll reluctantly give you a kiss and satisfy the little greedy cat's request before entering the set."
Chen Chen pretended that he couldn't defeat her, but actually he felt a little missed after not seeing her for a long time. "..."
"It's okay, it's okay!"
The two separated, but Li Zhien touched his heart with a "reassured" expression.
"I thought I didn't like you because we haven't seen each other for so long." Li Zhien felt his heartbeat carefully, "The heartbeat is very strong and strong. Now I can rest assured!"
"Is there still such a saying?" Chen Chen couldn't help but smile, "Then it's easy to confirm whether you like it or not. Just meet the person and kiss them."
"It's a hooligan crime to be a relative on the street. If you want to be caught, go ahead and try it!" Li Zhien glanced at him, "Are you done with your TV series? You actually have time to come to my set."
"It's been a week. I've been busy from the end of September to the beginning of October. If I don't finish my work, I will start to doubt the efficiency of C Department." Chen Chen said proudly: "Remember to watch TV in your spare time. Our C Department is very strong this October. .”
"It's nothing special for two major actresses to play the leading roles in TV dramas respectively." Li Zhien was dissatisfied with his pride, "Other entertainment companies have already done this kind of thing!"
"No, it's three." Chen Chen cleared his throat and changed into a broadcasting voice, ""The Penthouse" is a prime-time drama that SBS TV station started airing at the end of October."
"At the end of October, the Golden Earth drama is on the 30th or the 31st?" Li Zhien was speechless after finishing the calculation. "Indeed, the 30th and the 31st are also considered October. If you add "The Penthouse", you have three .”
"But even if your production team is set up now, I'm afraid you won't be able to make it in time, right?" Li Zhien was a little worried, "The actors and venues are all trouble!"
"Don't worry, it's okay if I say yes." Chen Chen raised his eyebrows and pretended, "As long as the problem is still a problem in the entertainment industry, it is not a particularly difficult thing for me to solve."
"Okay~ You're so awesome~" Li Zhien pinched his throat and praised, and then said in a strange tone: "It would be great if it didn't cause uproar in the city."
"I don't want to, but I really can't do it." Chen Chen lay down helplessly on the seat, "This matter can't be completed without my participation. If I participate, it will definitely cause trouble."
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"It seems that sometimes it is not good to be too famous." Li Zhien sincerely sighed, "And "The Penthouse" must be a very good TV series!"
"Hey~ This" Chen Chen's face became a little weird, "It's hard to say."
"You dare to put your name on the line when you are not sure?" Li Zhien felt bad. "Is this the same Chen Chen I know who is very cautious in everything he does?!"
"Be prudent. I have gambled a lot in the past." Chen Chen quickly explained, "And I just can't say whether it looks good or not. Anyway, it will definitely have a huge influence!"
"Then what type of TV series is it?" Li Zhien asked.
"Some people will regard it as suspense, but in fact it is actually a comedy." Chen Chen kept nodding his head, as if to convince himself, "Yes, a comedy, "The Penthouse" is a comedy."
"It's over, it's over, it's been a while since my brain has become turbulent." Li Zhien said and opened the car door, "Let's get down and breathe some fresh air to refresh your brain."
"Okay, then I'll go see Director Li Huan and explain to him."
Chen Chen also opened the car door.
"Wait a minute."
Li Zhien took advantage of Chen Chen to turn around when he heard the voice and kissed him on the lips again before leaving.
"Okay, that's it."
……
"Why are you here?!"
Seeing An Xiyan on the set, Chen Chen was instantly surprised.
"Is there something wrong with me?" An Xiyan was confused for a moment, "I am also an actor in this movie."
"That's not what I meant." Chen Chen scratched his head and hurriedly made up for it, "I meant, long time no see."
Li Zhien took An Xiyan's position, so it would be wrong for An Xiyan to appear here! Chen Chen was frightened and his tone was very bad.
"HaNi plays another girl." Li Zhien broke the slightly awkward atmosphere, "We will spend a long time together."
"Have you met before?"
Chen Chen asked An Xiyan a nonsense question to save himself from the embarrassment.
"We know each other." An Xiyan added, "IU seniors occasionally get the chance to go on stage together during events."
"It's good to have some friendship. After all, the communication between you two in the movie is quite in-depth." Chen Chen took her along and said, "Come on, come with us to meet the director and the others and have a few words."
"..."
There was not much to talk about in the exchange with director Li Huan. Chen Chen was a pure superior, and the conversation made him sweat a little.
……
"You don't like the script, do you?"
Before going out to see Chen Chen off, Li Zhien pretended to mention this accidentally.
"I don't like it very much." Chen Chen told the truth. "If you want to ask me why I don't like it and still want you to star in it, I will tell you because it is the only one in my hand that can match yours."
"Is it my low status in the film industry that hinders your operation?" Li Zhien asked.
"It has a certain influence, but the most important thing is that the C department is not capable enough in movies and has too little accumulation." Chen Chen added the truth, "The best movie script of the C department was eaten by Suzy. I want to protect our The first sister develops.”
"What an unpleasant truth." Li Zhien raised his hand and gave Chen Chen a fist, "But thank you for telling the truth. I will give 300% of my efforts to make this movie."
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"Ninety percent is for myself, and the other 10% is for your C headquarters. Let's all work hard."
...(End of this chapter)