Chapter 160: The magic of poaching, new projects
“Congratulations to Yu Tang!”
Zhang Guoli also applauded on the stage with admiring eyes.
The host Chen Chen read out the comments very dedicatedly: "This is a TV series that has had a huge impact across the country and is loved by a wide audience. The wonderful plot and distinctive characterization are well combined. Together, it has brought this type of TV series to a whole new level.
"Thank you. ”
Zhou Yutang took the microphone: "I will cherish this award and continue to make progress. Thank you to the judges and teachers, to the audience and fans, and finally to China Film and Television CEO Han for his support."
Hearing this, Han Sanping immediately became energetic. He shook his head, his face flushed, and he clapped.
Countless people’s eyes gathered.
The TV Drama Gold Award can be said to be the most valuable award.
Last year's "Golden Wedding" could already be called a phenomenon, but in the end it won the Silver Award for TV Drama.
This year's "Insidious" won four awards tonight, almost clearing Magnolia.
This is quite explosive in the entire history of the Magnolia Awards.
This also marks that the TV series "Latent" is definitely a phenomenal work that is qualified to enter the palace of film and television dramas.
"Zhou Yutang, I am a reporter from "Xinmin Evening News". What do you think about Jiangdong Film and Television winning four important awards?"
"It is an honor to be recognized by the jury. I think "Latent" is worth it, and I will make better works to repay everyone."
After the award ceremony, there was an interview session. Zhou Yutang was in a very good mood and faced all the reporters from the media.
"Mr. Zhou, congratulations on winning the grand prize tonight. I heard that the annual box office attendance of "Lonely Agent" in South Korea has reached 6.5 million, breaking the annual attendance record in South Korea. What do you think about this? What do you want to say?" Sohu's reporter asked in a different way.
“I have set many records, but I feel there are more challenges waiting for me in the future.”
“Mr. Zhou, "Leader" only won one Best Director award tonight. , is a complete loser, what do you have to say about this? "Interviews in the entertainment industry are always indispensable for the classic push-and-pull part, and this NetEase reporter is a bit bad.
“I think there are no losers tonight. Director Kang’s “Team” is also a classic. I have watched this drama twice. Zhang Yi and Duan Yihong are both my favorite actors. If I have the chance Definitely cooperate with them”
Zhou Yutang smiled and responded appropriately.
In addition to Zhou Yutang, the new Magnolia TV star Zhang Songwen and TV queen Zeng Li were also interviewed by various media.
Zhang Songwen, in particular, is very topical.
Originally, he was just a low-level actor who could play supporting roles. Because of Zhou Yutang's discovery, he was once proven to be the Magnolia Emperor.
After the interview, at the party held by the organizer, it seemed that all the prosperity was closely related to Zhou Yutang.
"Mr. Zhou, congratulations."
"Mr. Zhou, this is my business card. If we have the opportunity to cooperate in the future."
"Yu Tang, let's have tea together when you have time."
The people who came up to say hello include well-known actors, senior directors in the industry, producers, and film and television company bosses.
“Yu Tang, congratulations.”
Jin Zhiwen also came up to say hello with some restraint.
He was the runner-up of the last Good Voice.
The organizer of Modu TV invited Liang Bo and Jin Zhiwen, the previous champions of The Voice, to perform on the show.
"Hello, Mr. Zhou."
Liang Bo seemed a little unaccustomed to this kind of social situation, but he greeted his boss respectfully.
"Well, how are you guys doing lately?"
"The company has recently arranged a commercial performance schedule, and we are also making music with Liang Bo and the others, which is quite fulfilling."
Jin Zhiwen's face He showed a sincere and grateful smile: "Yu Tang, I bought a house in the capital. If you are free someday, you can come to my new home and let Lan Lan prepare a table of Northeastern dishes for you."
The Voice Season 1 After it ended, Jin Zhiwen and several of the members became very popular, and the commercial performance quotation rose all the way to 300,000.
Even if the company's share is excluded, he will be able to earn a house in the capital within half a year without any pressure.
"I'll definitely go when I have time."
Zhou Yutang just chatted for a few words and then walked towards the crew of "The Big Deal".
Director Gao Xixi is Zhou Yutang’s senior fellow in the directing department of Beijing Film Academy, and Yu Hewei is also a senior in the industry, so it stands to reason that he should go over and say hello.
After simple greetings.
Zhou Yutang's eyes fell on another person from the crew of "The Big Deal", and he took the initiative to greet: "Zhang Jing, hello."
"Ah?"
Zhang Jing was stunned for a moment, and quickly replied: "Hello, Mr. Zhou."
Zhou Yutang took the initiative to say hello, which made him a little flattered: "Mr. Zhou , congratulations to "Latent" for winning many awards tonight."
Although I am not good at socializing and flattering, my attitude still has some flattering meaning.
After so many years, Zhang Jing, who is still struggling in the middle and lower levels of the entertainment industry, has long understood a truth.
If you have money, you will show off.
Zhou Yutang's Jiangdong Film and Television is now on a strong rise, and its popularity is unprecedented.
If you become good friends with such a big guy, you may change your destiny just because of a word from the other person.
Zhou Yutang chuckled softly and said: "Brother Jing, when I was filming "Agent", I often heard Master Ba mention you. You are neat in your work and your scenes are beautiful. I hope we have the opportunity to work together in the future."
“Thank you.”
Zhang Jing scratched his head and grinned, not knowing what to say.
Cai Shaofen next to him reacted quickly. He directly filled up his wine glass, raised his glass and said, "Mr. Zhou, I hope you will support me more in the future."
After that.
Just raise your glass and drink it clean.
Even Zhou Yutang couldn't help but look at him sideways.
She is worthy of being the third runner-up Miss Hong Kong when Hong Kong was at its peak in the last century.
Cai Shaofen is not only good-looking, but also has a sharp mind and is more sophisticated than her husband.
"There will be a chance. I like Brother Jing's style of doing things."
Zhou Yutang also raised his glass, took a sip, said sorry, then stood up and left .
Zhang Jing was a little puzzled: "Fenfen, what do you think Zhou Yutang wants to do with me?"
"Are you stupid?"
Cai Shaofen rolled her eyes at her husband and said in non-standard Mandarin: "He has a big water pipe now. No matter what he wants to do, of course we will seize the opportunity to do it with him. It's a good relationship."
As soon as her mind changed, Cai Shaofen seemed to have thought of something, and she leaned over and said, "I heard that Jiangdong Film and Television was discussing cooperation with the proprietress Zhou Yi some time ago, and it may have something to do with it."
"What does that have to do with me?" Zhang Jing was a little confused.
"You fool, you used to work at Zhouyi Company, and you are very familiar with the behind-the-scenes team there. Jiangdong Film and Television has been recruiting people. I heard that they poached several behind-the-scenes talents from Tangren Film and Television last year."< br>
"Oh, we were very familiar with each other at the time. We have been busy with our own affairs recently, and we haven't contacted each other for a long time."
"Then keep in touch more, maybe one day it will come in handy."
"Yu Tang, the boss of Zhouyi Company, Jiang Xueyuan, has made it clear that cooperation in dramas is allowed, but other forms of capital injection are not accepted. "
" Cooperation is impossible. Let's continue talking and find another opportunity to contact Zhang Jing. , this is also a talent.”
“Zhang Jing?”
"Yes, he can fight very well."
Zhou Yutang communicated with Li Shuang, a slight arc appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Don’t look at Zhang Jing’s recent misfortune.
He was a member of the domestic martial arts team in his early years and won the national martial arts championship.
Later he entered the film and television industry and worked as a martial arts instructor and stand-in in Yuan Heping's Yuan Family Class.
He served as Jiao Enjun's martial arts stunt double in "Little Li Flying Knife" and Donnie Yen's martial arts stunt double in "Hero".
He also participated in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" directed by Li An, and was responsible for assisting the martial arts stunt doubles of the two actresses Zhang Ziyi and Yang Ziqiong.
Later, he gradually moved from behind the scenes to the stage, hooked up with the Zhouyi Company, and starred in TV series such as "Wulin Foreign History", "Xiao Shiyilang", "Water Moon Cave" and so on. He has always been tepid. fire.
I am frustrated in my career, but I am quite proud of my love life.
This year Zhang Jing just got married to Cai Shaofen. The two were inseparable and their love was very sweet.
Li Shuang suddenly said: "Zhang Jing seems to have come from Zhouyi Company before. I understand. I will arrange for someone to contact him when I get back." His chicken soup method and poaching skills.
This is how Lin Yufen, Song Xiaotao, Mao Jianxin and other key members of Jiangdong Film and Television came to be.
Zhou Yutang had a very clear plan.
Zhang Jing is still a little transparent now. At this time, he has been brought into the company as a martial arts instructor. In the future, if the company has action film projects, he can also be promoted to a high position.
This is just a small episode. After Zhou Yutang explained the matter, Li Shuang naturally came to make arrangements. Zhou Yutang talked to Tian Ming about the future operation and development of the "The Voice" program:
"Brother Ming, Neon and Does Thailand want to buy the copyright of "The Voice"? ""Yes, you are very popular in Thailand, and Japan is also very optimistic about the "The Voice" project."
"That's it. Let the business negotiation department negotiate and sign a betting contract linked to ratings according to the cooperation model with South Korea. If the program can be launched in Japan and Thailand, I estimate that soon there will be people from Europe and the United States coming to negotiate."
Hearing Zhou Yutang's words, Tian Ming's face showed a rare expression of excitement.
The neon entertainment industry is very developed.
Thailand is a very important market in Southeast Asia.
If we win these two markets, it will not be an exaggeration to say that "The Voice" will be a popular variety show in Asia.
Under Zhou Yutang’s plan, using the whole of Asia as a springboard, entering the European and American entertainment circles is just around the corner.
The green dollar bills seem to exude an extremely attractive aroma.
Tian Ming was immediately full of energy: "Over "Singer", Zhou Chuanxiong and Lin Zhixuan have already reached an agreement. Are you having an affair with Zhang Liangying? I didn't agree at first, but I heard that you invited me, so I didn't know why I relented. The others were still hesitating."
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Zhou Yutang looked innocent: "Brother Ming, don't talk nonsense, I just admire her."
I really have nothing to do with her, but I have an affair with her best friend.
One thing to say.
It is more difficult to do the show "Singer" than "The Voice".
First of all, it is not that easy to invite guests.
Going to "The Voice" means sitting in a chair as a mentor, which is a symbol of identity and status in the music industry.
But in "Singer", you have to compete with other singers. This is a bit of a burden for singers with status, because if they lose, it will hurt their face.
After talking about the variety show, Zhou Yutang stayed in the Magic City for the night.
Liu Shishi was filming in Hengdian. He managed his time perfectly and had a night of fun with the beauty in Tsing Yi. Needless to say, this matter needs no further mention.
I returned to the capital the next day and negotiated with Zhang Yiming to start moving into a new company building.
At the same time.
I also received a stack of film appointments from Li Shuang.
Zhou Yutang's debut film, directed and acted in, grossed more than 200 million in box office across the Taiwan Strait and three places.
In the second movie, he single-handedly took on the leading male role and set a box office record for domestic movies.
Some insiders are now jokingly saying that the name Zhou Yutang alone represents a box office base of at least 80 million.
So for other actors, they need to develop various connections to win an audition opportunity.
But for Zhou Yutang, this is not the case.
The father of various investors directly sent the script and the generous salary contract to Jiangdong Film and Television Company.
At present, the company has received dozens of film contracts, allowing them to choose from.
""Jian Yu Jiang Hu", is that right, Sister Shuang?"
After reading for a long time, Zhou Yutang's attention was attracted by a script on his desk, and he said with some astonishment : "Director Su Zhaobing and producer Wu Yusen, how did they think of asking me to be the leading actor?"
Li Shuang explained with a smile: ""Sword Rain" is invested by Galloping Horse Pictures and Media Asia Group. Mr. Li has appointed you to star, but Wu Baige has to endure his displeasure. The remuneration is quoted at 8 million. As long as you nod, we can continue to negotiate.” The salary is only about one to two million.
But as time progresses and the film and television entertainment industry develops, stars' salaries also begin to increase.
For example, Zhou Xun's salary in "The Wind" was 4 million, and Li Binbin's salary was about 3.8 million. It has increased a bit this year, but it is not so scary.
After "The Secret Service", Zhou Yutang's career skyrocketed, and the salary he received was almost equivalent to what top stars in Hong Kong and Taiwan were offering.
Big Dog Brother is really interesting.
Not only did he get the top domestic salary quotation, but he also made it very clear that he was willing to hand over the script to Zhou Yutang, and was even willing to give up part of the box office share to Zhou Yutang.
"Help me figure it out, I'll go there myself."
Zhou Yutang thought about it and went to the Pony Club.
Big Dog Brother is so loyal, he is not a ruthless person, not to mention that the two of them had been chatting well before, so they need to communicate well about this matter.
I also met a celebrity named Chen Ergou in the club.
This person became famous in one fell swoop with "Once Upon a Time in the Northeast", and is known as the number one gangster writer. He looks quite a bit of a gangster, and was hired by Big Dog Brother. His current position is special assistant.
This is Zhou Yutang's first time here, and Chen Ergou is obviously also very interested in young people who have become prominent recently.
After meeting, we exchanged polite greetings as usual, congratulated Zhou Yutang on passing Magnolia, and sat down to chat about "Jian Yu Jiang Hu".
"Sword Rain" is a script written by Su Zhaobing. As the director of "Crisis" and the screenwriter of "Two Eyes", he still has some abilities.
This book was written at the beginning of the year. It happened that after Wu Baige's "Red Cliff" failed miserably, he had a bad reputation in the mainland. He went to Wan Province to heal his injuries. As a result, he fell in love with this project and helped to recruit Media Asia. investment.
“Yu Tang, are you interested in working on this project together?”
Big Dog Brother values Zhou Yutang very much, and he increases the salary with extraordinary arrogance: "I can increase your salary to 10 million, and leave the script to you to revise. As long as you come over, you can decide which actors you want."
Holy crap!
Chen Ergou was shocked.
Boss, you are really bleeding profusely.
Ten million plus some more is enough to hire Liang Chaowei.
"Brother Big Dog, I really don't have a schedule."
Zhou Yutang shook his head with a wry smile, and turned to ask: "How about the investment in this project?"
I don't have time to participate in the show, but the investment is Yes.
He has read this script. The story is good. If the script is given to him to revise, there is a high probability that he can make money.
He is now the cash king of Jiangdong. He probably still has tens of millions left after buying a house. As long as it is a profitable project, it is worth investing in.
Money begets money is the way to go.
“What, brother, do you have an idea?”
Big Dog’s eyes lit up: “We have made a cost estimate, about 50 million, Media Asia is only willing to provide 15 million, my side I’ve voted half of it, just shy of it. If you participate, I’ll give you the rest.”
Zhou Yutang thought for a while: “Leave the script to me. Wu Yusen leaves.”
"Haha, I almost forgot that you have a problem with Wu Baige. This is no problem."
Big Dog Brother slapped his thigh and agreed without thinking.
Although Wu Yusen is still a great director from the previous era, he has just messed up the big project "Red Cliff", which is somewhat unlucky.
Zhou Yutang is a ruthless person who single-handedly carried 500 million box office, and is the youngest person to win the Magnolia Best Screenplay Award.
On one side are the remnants of the old era, and on the other are the big ships of the new era.
The big dog knew it was time to get on the boat even though he was blindfolded.
Chen Ergou reminded vaguely: "Brother Gou, Media Asia is invested by Wu Baige. Yang Ziqiong and Yu Wenle are both related to Media Asia. If we kick him out, there may be people over there. Say it."
"With Yu Tang here, are you still afraid of not investing?"
Big Dog glanced at Chen Ergou in surprise.
Although it is a pity not to get Zhou Yutang to play the leading role, but with Zhou Yutang writing the script, there is no need to go to attract investment for this project. As long as it is released, I am afraid that a lot of film and television companies in the industry will grab it. Invest money.
Now Zhou Yutang is like the God of Gamblers at the gambling table.
Everyone wants to bet with him and make sure they make money without losing money.
After negotiating the cooperation intention, Zhou Yutang returned to the company with the script.
After reading it carefully, the original story setting is novel and interesting, and it is a rare Gulong-style martial arts film with a female perspective.
The male and female protagonists change their faces together, and the characters Lei Bin and Cai Shi are all outstanding.
But upon closer inspection, there are more or less problems.
Zhou Yutang opened Word, pondered for a long time, and directly marked several areas in the script that needed improvement.
First, the character and behavioral motivations of the leader of the Black Stone, Chakravartin, need to be further rationalized.
Secondly, regarding the relationship between Lu Zhu and Zhang Renfeng, why did he insist on stalking each other to save Xiao Yu? The motivation is not obvious.
Thirdly, why did Zhang Renfeng’s strength suddenly improve so many years later?
Fourthly, the character design of Xianqing has been changed. He takes off his clothes at every turn and looks like an exhibitionist and psychopath.
Write about this character.
A pretty figure appeared in Zhou Yutang's mind.
(End of this chapter)