Chapter 436 The King of Variety Shows, the Extreme Men’s Gang
Half of the domestic entertainment industry dare not boast.
But in the field of variety shows, the outside world calls Zhou Yutang the uncrowned king.
The two national variety shows "The Voice of China" and "Running Man" run by him behind the scenes are notoriously money-grabbing monsters, as are variety shows such as "Where Are We Going, Dad" and "I Am a Singer"? Not a hit.
Now that Mingjie Company is about to go public, "Extreme Challenge", a variety show that has been building momentum for a long time, has touched the hearts of countless people inside and outside the industry.
People inside the circle looked at it with envy and jealousy, while countless viewers outside the circle were also very interested.
Zhou Yutang handed over the post-production of the film to a professional team and flew to Jinling for a meeting, mainly about the program "Extreme Challenge".
This outdoor variety show was also planned half a year ago. At the beginning, several first-tier TV stations jointly bid for it.
Modu TV has a similar variety show called Running Man, which is not very interesting. However, Zhejiang Lantai has a lot of money and has finally challenged Suzhou TV.
However, Zhou Ningfeng always sent gifts to Zhou Yutang's house during the Chinese New Year. In the end, this variety show project that attracted great attention from the outside world ended up on Suzhou TV.
Regarding the selection of guests, there were several discussions in the early stage, and many people racked their brains and tried to use the back door.
The target of the extreme challenge is Running Man. Everyone in the world knows how popular Running Man is now.
Several main MCs, Deng Chao’s popularity has soared due to "Running Man" in the past two years, Sha Yi, Zhang Ruojun, Jing Tian, Reba and others have all seen a surge in national popularity, which is a very intuitive reflection Prices for business endorsements have also taken off.
When Zhang Yibei saw Zhou Yutang, she complained: "Mr. Zhou, you don't know, someone just brought a suitcase of cash to my office and just left it there."< br>
As Zhou Yutang's confidant, she is also the manager of the variety show department of Mingjie Company, and she has a lot of power in her hands.
"How did you handle it?"
"Leave it to the security department and send it back to others."
Zhou Yutang shook his head and laughed, "I worked too hard to get the guest seat."< br>
Those in the entertainment industry who have good information channels, many people found him at the beginning of the year.
After all, participating in variety shows requires less money and more money.
These days, everyone wants to be comfortable and make money.
Huang Lei is a classic representative of this type of person.
The first-generation idol used to have long flowing hair and clear and melancholy eyes. Now that he is middle-aged, he is more active than anyone else in making money by appearing in variety shows.
After getting off the show in "Where Are We Going, Dad?" and hearing about "Extreme Challenge", Teacher Huang also cordially invited Zhou Yutang to dinner as soon as possible.
After several meetings and discussions, the guest for the extreme challenge was finally selected.
Huang Bo, Sun Honglei, Wang Xun, Luo Zhixiang, Huang Lei, Li Jian.
Huang Bo naturally goes without saying.
A solid acting talent, friendly appearance, and very popular with the people. Hei Pi in "Crazy Stone" and Geng Hao in "Racing" are both hilarious to watch.
As for Sun Honglei, Liu Huaqiang’s image is also very funny.
Zhu Yilong, a popular youngster from Jiangdong Entertainment, basically does not appear in variety shows unless necessary.
Zhang Ruojun is also a regular guest on Running Man. Chen Xiao has a lot of film offers, but only Li Jian is suitable. He has a down-to-earth handsome appearance, and he can also provide assists when playing key games.
Luo Zhixiang is also a popular actor in Wansheng Province. He starred in Xingye's movie "Journey to the West". He can play in private and can also be free in variety shows. He is very suitable for this type of outdoor reality show variety show.
Although the Extreme Challenge encourages guests to express themselves freely, there is also a fixed framework, including the main MC’s personality.
For example, Huang Lei is a scheming old fox, Sun Honglei is humorous in his brutality, and Wang Xun is positioned as an honest person who is bullied.
Li Jian is an athletic and sunny boy, as tender as a little sheep among the old youdiao.
Bald Xu was the invited guest in the first episode. Subsequently, Nazha was arranged to be the flying guest to take part in the extreme challenge of the first season, playing the role of a stupid beauty.
Zhou Yutang came over and had a meeting with the main creators,
“Our variety show is different from Running Man. It pays more attention to free expression. Everyone gets along as friends. For the sake of the show If you win the game, you can even compete with the program team."
"For the specific process, please look at the form in your hand. The first phase is expected to be filmed for 3 days. I hope everyone has a happy cooperation."
First During the recording of this program, except for Huang Bo, Xu Zheng, and Wang Xun, who are all old acquaintances, Sun Honglei and Huang Lei are also relatively familiar.
Li Jian and Luo Zhixiang don't seem to be able to let go, but such an outdoor reality show must have a running-in process.
After listening to the chief director of the program team explain the entire program process and what needs to be paid attention to, Zhou Yutang took the lead in inviting everyone to dinner, and took the initiative to bring Li Jian and Luo Zhixiang into the extremely selective group,
"Director Zhou. "
Luo Zhixiang took the initiative to pick up the wine glass and found Zhou Yutang, with a smile as innocent as a pure boy: "Just call me Xiaozhu, and take care of me in the future."
One or two Moutai, drink it all in one gulp. , Bald Xu clapped his hands and applauded.
He is from Benzhou, not in the same circle, but he is also a good person. He knows that if he wants to get along in the mainland, there are some people he cannot afford to offend.
For example, Zhou Yutang in front of me, before he came, his agent repeatedly asked him to have a good relationship with him.
Zhou Yutang raised his glass and took a sip, and asked curiously: "You are not fat at all, why are you called Little Pig?"
"I weighed more than two hundred pounds when I was in school."
Luo Zhixiang touched his nose and chuckled: "Later, my friends all called me Little Pig."
I can’t tell, but it’s quite inspiring.
"Little Pig."
Huang Bo is also very good at creating atmosphere: "I think you seem to be a little afraid of Hong Lei."
Huang Lei also asked: “Do you know Sun Honglei?”
“Why don’t you know him?”
Luo Zhixiang crossed his arms, shrank back, and said with an exaggerated expression: "Liu Huaqiang, the one who stabbed people with a watermelon knife."
"Haha!"
The crowd burst into laughter, and even Zhou Yutang couldn't help it. smile. This guy does have some funny talent.
Sun Honglei looked like a gangster, but when he smiled, his eyes narrowed to a slit, like a murderer trying to be kind. He hooked Luo Xiaozhu's shoulder: "Don't be afraid, I If you don’t stab anyone, let’s play freely in the show from now on, and so will Li Jian, everyone is our own person.”
"Thank you, Brother Honglei."
Luo Zhixiang and Li Jian, the youngest people on the show, gave a polite toast.
Sometimes, relationships are silently established and brought closer during a meal.
Signing a contract to be a guest on this variety show means that we are all in the same boat at this time.
As long as the show becomes popular, everyone will benefit. With consistent interests, the atmosphere will naturally be harmonious.
Zhou Yutang was also very satisfied.
Everyone unites as one and works hard. Next year, he will try to get an extra large villa in the capital as a backup base.
We were talking about everything during the dinner, and the topic inevitably came up with the recent hit "Rescue Mr. My Life". Sun Honglei slapped his thigh and said in an envious tone:
"Yu Tang, if I had known earlier, I would have said anything. I want to take this drama.”
“There will be opportunities in the future.”
Zhou Yutang said with a smile.
The first person I was looking for for the role of Huazi was Sun Honglei.
It’s just that his schedule was full, and then it was the turn of Wang Qianyuan, who was ranked second. Unexpectedly, Wang Qianyuan took off a little bit.
Luo Zhixiang was busy pouring wine for Brother Hong Lei beside him. This brother had three drinks himself, and it was obvious that he was really depressed.
Guangtou Xu pushed up the glasses on the bridge of his nose and praised: "The literary director under Yu Tang is very good, and the box office trend is very stable."
The box office of "Rescue Mr. Me" is steady. It has exceeded 100 million in five days of release. The daily box office is around 20 million. It is not amazing when it is placed in the summer season of "Painted Skin 2" and "Bouquet".
But being able to survive four Hollywood blockbusters without kneeling must be commendable.
Huang Bo smiled so amiably: "Yu Tang, "Now You See Me" was completed so quickly, it's amazing!"
"Yu Tang's filming speed is really this. "
Bald Xu gave a thumbs up and said, "I was shocked at the time. Yu Tang's control over the crew is really amazing."
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The honest man Wang Xun's expression twitched.
I really learned a lot.
I have followed him in several dramas, and we usually play together, so we know what kind of character Xu Guangtou is.
He definitely did not behave like this in front of others.
The second one-billion-dollar director in the industry is a bit of a show-off, but in front of Zhou Yutang, his attitude should be as low as possible.
Zhou Yutang also found it funny.
Xu Guangtou has definitely mastered the art of patting horses and drilling camps.
You may know that he is flattering, and you may also know that the reason why he is flattering is for other reasons, but you just don’t feel disgusted.
The expression on his face when he spoke was just right, his emotions were so smooth, and his tone was so ups and downs that he didn't feel like he was acting.
Then we started talking about this year's Golden Horse Awards, and Zhou Yutang seemed to have remembered something: "Brother Bo, I heard that you are hosting this year's Golden Horse Awards?"
"My and Zeng Zhiwei's daughter."
Huang Bo grinned: "Yu Tang has received a lot of nominations this time, and I think he has a good chance of winning the grand prize."
"Brothers must come to see me."
Photographed by Luo Zhixiang He held his chest and said: "I will make arrangements when the time comes. It will be fun."
Good guy.
The light of a flashlight instantly lit up behind Xu Baldy’s glasses.
It can be seen that he really wants to try out how fun Taiwanese girls are.
After the evening gathering, we checked into the hotel arranged by the program team and started recording the program the next day.
The entire crew of Extreme Challenge has about 200 people, and the filming period for one episode is about three days. The execution team from Running Man was specially assigned to work.
The four executive production and director team leaders each lead a team of about 10 people, and the overall recording went smoothly.
Perhaps it was Zhou Yutang’s dinner party last night that brought them closer together, and the two of them played very freely.
There are a lot of funny shooting materials.
Zhou Yutang participated in the recording of the first episode of the program, which caused a sensation in Jinling and became a hot search on Weibo that day.
“Zhou Yutang’s new variety show extreme challenge filming Reuters, he is really handsome!”
"The hottest variety show is coming, the ultimate men's gang!"
After recording the first episode of the show, Zhou Yutang flew to Changsha, this time for the 9th Golden Eagle TV Arts Festival.
This time Golden Eagle and Jiangdong artists received many nominations.
Of course.
The most important thing is that Liu Shi crowned the Golden Eagle Goddess.
(End of this chapter)