Chapter 433 Mutual Benefit
Imperial Capital, Northeast, Pinggu District.
This area is quite remote in the imperial capital. Next door is Sanhe City, HEB Province.
There is a beautiful scenic spot in Pinggu District called Feilong Valley.
From the vicinity of a high mountain of more than 1,200 meters, it winds down from north to south, like a flying dragon descending from the sky, which is quite spectacular.
Because of this, this place has been spotted by many film crews for filming.
Then, Imperial Alliance Pictures built a small film and television city here, named Pinggu Feilong Film and Television Base, for filming the films and television dramas it invested in.
Didu Alliance Pictures is the producer of "Healthy Express" and "The Story of the Cooking Class".
"Hello, Director Shang, this is the Zhang Yuan I'm talking about. He has the intention to invest in sitcoms."
Outside a two-story rough house being built, a short and fat man, Two tall and thin figures were standing outside the door, pointing at the house.
After hearing Lin Cong's voice, the two turned around.
“Hey, hello, I’ve seen you for a long time.”
Shang Jing greeted him very enthusiastically.
"I have watched your TV series." Shang Jing held Zhang Yuan's hands: "Murong Fu in "Dragon Movie"."
"Honestly." Shang Jing lowered his voice Voice: "I think you are much more handsome than Na Baodao Duan Yu."
Zhang Yuan smiled and replied: "She is very famous."
After all, Lin Zhiying debuted a long time ago, and his appearance...baby face, delicate style, many young girls and rich women like this.
“I’ve also read your works. “The Story of the Cooking Class” is my go-to dinner drama. I love watching it when I’m eating. I can eat more bowls of it.”
Zhang Yuan also praised him.
“You’re welcome.” Shang Jing smiled politely.
"But to be honest, I still prefer the movie "Urban Man and Woman"."
"Oh, really!" Shang Jing's expression changed.
The people on the side also pricked up their ears when they heard the words "urban men and women".
"Reflecting on workplace life, I think compared to "The Story of the Cooking Class", "Urban Men and Women" actually has a more realistic atmosphere, and the topics and content are more sharp."
"You I'm very happy that you like it." At this moment, Shang Jing's expression and smile were more sincere than before.
Because "Urban Man and Woman" is Shang Jing's first official collaboration!
In "Wulin Gaiden", the three young protagonists Bai Zhantang, Lu Xiucai and Guo Furong were directly grafted from "City Men and Women".
The characters played by the three of them in "Men and Women in the City" are called Tom, Jerry and Su Qingqing. They also played jokes in "Wulin Gaiden".
And one of the leading actors in this film is Wang Jingchun, who will later win three Best Actors in Berlin, Huading and Golden Rooster with "Eternal Life".
Guo Jingfei, who later became famous but was still a little transparent at the time, Zheng Kai and others also made guest appearances.
It can be said that there are many talents.
So Shang Jing actually has high hopes for the drama "City Man and Woman".
But the results were a bit unsatisfactory.
"Urban Man and Woman" did not replicate the success of "The Story of the Cooking Class".
Moreover, he was unable to log in to CCTV because he did not have the support of Hao Yaning, the owner of Imperial Alliance Pictures.
There was no choice but to form a "circle imperial capital" broadcast.
From Harbin Station, Gansu Station, Zhengzhou Station, Yulin Station, and then to Jiangsu Education Station.
But this film tells the story of an advertising man in a big city.
Only migrant workers in first-tier cities are more likely to resonate. There is obviously a gap in the audiences of these broadcasting stations.
This resulted in the film itself being of good quality, but the broadcast effect was mediocre.
It belongs to a level where it is neither good nor bad, it is tasteless to eat, and it is a pity to discard it.
Shang Jing didn’t understand it very much, so he was depressed for a long time.
And this movie actually lasted for 365 episodes, but only the first 90 episodes were made by Shang Jing, and the rest were left to others.
So when they heard that Zhang Yuan liked this film, they immediately felt a lot closer to this stranger.
My close friend!
"I've read the script." After several people sat down at a wooden table, Zhang Yuan was the first to speak.
“This new script is a work of genius!”
Zhang Yuan slapped the table and directly made a conclusion for the two of them.
Hearing what he said, he bared his teeth in joy.
Because he thinks so too.
"Deconstruct traditional martial arts and give the word martial arts a completely different soul."
"Traditional martial arts is all about pleasure, gratitude and hatred."
"But what this script talks about is indeed personal. A story caught between the world and the world."
"Given the personalities of ordinary people to those heroes, it brings them closer to ordinary people."
"Yes, yes, we are. This is the feeling I want." Shang Jing raised his eyebrows and immediately received it.
"Starting from different perspectives, using a small inn as the visual starting point, telling a story of Jianghu."
"And, I think the best part of this script is not actually his story and jokes, but His sense of realism." Zhang Yuan looked at the two people and said gently.
"Romain Rolland said: There is only one kind of heroism in the world, which is to still love life after recognizing the truth of life."
"The characters in your script are such heroes."
Bai Zhantang is a thief, but he is willing to be a gangster.
As the daughter of a giant hero, Guo Furong is willing to work as a handyman.
Lu Xiucai was awarded the title of Hero in Guanzhong, but he was still the poor accountant.
These people, they have experienced dangers in the world, but in the end they can still sit around the old elm table, chewing steamed buns and grabbing chicken legs.
This is the most exaggerated martial arts story, and also the most realistic martial arts story.
Wulin Gaiden has become the pinnacle of Chinese sitcoms, not just because of its hilarious plot.
His positivity, never forgetting his original intention, and his core that is as hot and gentle as the sun are the fundamental reasons for his enduring popularity.
Just like the ending song says.
“There are so many things that are not satisfactory in this world.”
“But your life still has to go on.”
“The sun still rises every day.”
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"Hope will always be planted in your heart..."
Compared with all kinds of ancient puppets, romances and urban dramas in later generations, "Wulin Gaiden" is simply full of positive energy.
After hearing what he said, his hands shook with excitement and he stood up directly.
“You understand the story I wrote!”
Shang Jing also turned to look at Lin Cong.
The director, who has a background in military arts, previously thought that the recently popular young actor only relied on his appearance to achieve his current success.
I didn’t expect that he could explain it clearly and easily understand the core concept and content of the script "Wulin Gaiden".
Producer Hao Yaning can't do this. He doesn't even like reading this script, saying that he can't understand such "young" stuff.
Lin Cong was also very surprised by Zhang Yuan's performance.
The two met only twice, and both times were at the mahjong table.
She only knew that Wang Fei was happy to play cards with him.
After chatting, I also found out that he was pretty good at what he said and did.
After all, I introduced myself to a discounted house.
But she never expected that he could easily poke into the weakness of a somewhat arrogant young writer.
“Everyone has similar interests, which is the basis for cooperation.” Zhang Yuan stood up and shook hands, then pressed his excited shoulders and pushed him back to the chair.
"That's true, but..." After Shang Jing heard this, his smile was covered with a haze.
“I can’t have the final say on investment cooperation.”
Zhang Yuan was stunned.
Don’t have money?
Hey, don’t say it.
Director Shang Jing and producer Hao Yaning mentioned that someone would be willing to invest in filming the last 40 episodes.
But the boss of Imperial Alliance Pictures was not very happy.
Because he had already found other investors for this film, and he was also a big shot in the industry.
You, a young actor, just take the money if you want it. I may not be willing to do it if you want it.
What if you have to change the actors and adjust the script after you invest money?
Hao Yaning knows the tempers of young actors, especially those who bring money to join the group. He has heard about them and seen them.
Shang Jing explained it to Zhang Yuan, and he understood.
Tsk...I can't say that people's worries are unfounded.
But, we can chat, after all, he is very interested in this film.
“Besides Mr. Hao, who is the other investor?” Zhang Yuan asked.
Just as Shang Jing was about to answer, he stood up directly.
“Here we come.”
Looking out, I saw two middle-aged figures, one black and one white, walking towards here talking and laughing.
"Mr. Hao, hello Mr. Li." Shang Jing greeted him with a smile on his face.
“This is Zhang Yuan, who is interested in investing in our film.”
He naturally hopes that Zhang Yuan can join.
Not only because this young man understands their art, but he was also able to finish the 80-episode script in one go.
"Oh, it's you." Hao Yaning looked at him and felt that he looked good, and his face and expression did not have too much arrogance of young people.
"Zhang Yuan...sounds familiar." The middle-aged man at the side, called Mr. Li, who looked polite, wore black-rimmed glasses and had a bookish air, muttered.
“This is Mr. Li Ruigang, our big investor.”
Shang Jing said quickly.
Huh?
Zhang Yuan was keenly aware that he added the word "big" in front of investors.
That means that Mr. Li Ruigang’s investment share should be higher than that of Shang Jing’s old friend Hao Yaning.
"Li Ruigang...this name sounds a bit familiar." Zhang Yuan pondered.
"Oh, I remembered you." Mr. Li spoke with a bit of a Magic City accent.
"The "Legend of Sword and Fairy" you filmed had good ratings on our TV station." Oh!
Zhang Yuan looked at the person in front of him again and suddenly reacted.
Modu Accent...TV station.
It turned out to be him!
This Mr. Li graduated from Fudan University in Shanghai.
His current identity is the president of Shanghai SMG Group!
Furthermore, a few years later, this man became the director of Shanghai TV Station.
But this identity is just a "little label" for him.
This person later became the deputy secretary-general of the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee and the director of the General Office of the Municipal Party Committee.
This is the future department-level cadre with real power in the municipality.
The current SMG was only established a few years ago, but later it took the lead in the country and took the lead in completing the reform of separating radio and television production and broadcasting.
Later, this man also helped SMG Group, becoming a shareholder, and even eventually took control of TVB.
And also cooperated with DreamWorks to form Oriental DreamWorks.
Later, the two top seven members surnamed Han and Yu both attended the signing ceremony of Oriental DreamWorks, which became a credit to the two of them while working in the magical city.
Finally, Mr. Li also integrated resources and invested in CAA, the world's second largest brokerage company.
After all, it is the Magic City, and it actively cooperates with foreign capital in terms of entertainment. The style is very different from that of the Imperial Circle.
It can be said that behind Li Ruigang stands the literary and artistic resources of the entire Magic City.
However, the current SMG Group is just a small company under the Magic City TV Station, with annual revenue of just over one billion.
"No wonder Hao Yaning looks down on me. He has invited the boss of the future film and television industry in Shanghai."
Zhang Yuan hurriedly shook hands with this man and exchanged greetings.
Fortunately, my "Legend of Sword and Fairy" left a good impression on this person.
If the film is broadcast well, the advertising revenue will be high. Of course the CEO will be happy.
This Mr. Li happened to be setting up CMC Fund, which is the Chinese Cultural Industry Investment Fund. Later, it was CMC Fund that acquired TVB, cooperated with DreamWorks, and invested in CAA.
So he is also looking for partners everywhere and has invested in many projects.
Today, Lao Hao invited him to come and see the preliminary preparations and inspection work at the shooting site.
"You are also interested in investing in TV series." Li Ruigang has the unique elegance and dignity of the people from the Magic City. He speaks softly and politely, but is soft and hard at the same time. His words are sharp and not like those from the north. Loves going in circles.
"Yes, I made some money in the TV drama industry, so I thought about drinking water and remembering the source, and going back to where I came from."
"Hahaha, what you say is quite interesting." Li He always smiled and said: "But investment is not just about money."
"Because money is sometimes not valuable."
"Investment is for cooperation."
"The prerequisite for cooperation is that everyone can benefit from each other." Mr. Li still smiled Warm.
But the soft knife in the words is already very clear.
What’s your level? Are you cast in the same movie as us?
But he clearly left room for words and was not so direct or excessive.
This gave Zhang Yuan room for maneuver.
"Mr. Li, Mr. Hao, why don't we sit down and chat."
A few people sat at the same table again.
"Mutual benefit. I have little talent and limited knowledge, and my abilities and connections are limited. Naturally, I can't compare with you two."
"But I have a little idea about the recent draft market. I wonder if Mr. Li is interested?"
"Oh, tell me, let's just chat." Li Ruigang's eyes changed slightly, but he was very Press down quickly.
Why?
Because in today’s talent show market, there are only two TV stations, Mango and Tomato, competing with each other!
Mango Channel launched "Super Girl" last year.
Tomato Channel launched "My Style My Show".
The champion of the former is An Youqi, and the latter is Zhang Jie...yes, it is Xie Na's future husband.
In fact, in the first session, everyone was tied, basically no difference.
Now these two programs have started their second season. The auditions and broadcast times are both similar, and they are obviously competing in the ring.
However, the Magic City has discovered that something is wrong.
This time Mango Channel seems to be particularly popular, completely overwhelming "My Style My Show".
That's natural, after all, the second edition of "Super Girl" is Mango Channel's masterpiece.
Li Yuchun, Zhou Bichang, Zhang Liangying... This program was extremely popular back then.
In comparison, who will be in the second edition of "My Style, My Show"?
The champion is Liu Wei, and Xue Zhiqian, who will become popular in the future, takes fourth place.
But whether it is Liu Wei or Joker Xue, including many artists who came from the Magic Channel talent show later, they all languished for a long time after the show.
The reason is that the artist managers at Modutai are so awesome!
Basically, you sign it after choosing it, and forget it after signing it.
Their focus is on producing programs rather than making stars. This is the biggest misunderstanding of Modu TV!
Mango Channel has overwhelming advantages from program design, to personnel selection, to later training and operation.
Just a few words.
Among the three champions in 2005, the best in terms of singing level and voice condition is definitely the third runner-up Zhang Liangying.
But the champion and runner-up were Li Yuchun and Zhou Bichang.
The neutral, even masculine images and attire of these two people are obviously deliberately chosen and guided by Mango Channel.
Even later, after "Super Girl" became weak, the same trick was repeated in "Happy Girl" and Zeng Yike came out.
This is one of the wealth codes of Mango Channel, gender contrast!
Women look like men, and men look like women. This has been the routine of Mango Channel for many years.
Many people even say that Mango Channel is very similar to Johnny's, a famous agency in the island country, which is Kimura Takuya's agency.
Johnny’s boss is a well-known pervert in the industry. He not only likes men, but also particularly likes white, thin men.
Even the teenagers in the company are given growth-inhibiting drugs for a long time just to make them look childish.
Mango Channel is not like this, but its preference for artists is obviously different from other TV stations across the country.
Once this differentiated positioning was established, Mango Channel immediately soared in variety shows and TV series.
While it is still in the audition stage, "Super Girl" has already become well-known across the country.
"My Style, My Show" has no power to resist.
As a member of SMG and Modu TV, Li Ruigang was naturally unhappy.
So when Zhang Yuan raised this topic, he became slightly interested.
"Mr. Li should be paying attention to the recent second "Super Girl"."
"Yes, I have heard of it." The Yun Danfeng replied calmly.
"I think "Super Girl" should be popular all over the country this time."
"Really." This person said still calmly.
"As for the reason why it is popular, I have a little opinion." After Zhang Yuan finished saying this, he deliberately stopped saying anything.
Pretend!
Go on and install it!
Pretending not to be interested.
Zhang Yuanxin said, I still can’t satisfy your appetite?
Sure enough, within a minute, Li Ruigang took the initiative to speak.
"Anyway, if you have time, just tell me your opinion." This person's tone was still calm, but there was a little expectation in his eyes.
“That’s okay, I can say whatever I want and everyone can listen.”
“I think the reason why “Super Girl” is successful is that it is a music talent show.”
< br>“But Mango Channel is mainly about talent shows, not music!”
Li Ruigang's eyes moved but he said nothing.
“The audience is chasing people, not songs.”
“The most important thing about talent shows is the show.”
Music talent shows, everyone loves to watch them What is it?
It is about members interacting, fighting, fighting each other, and all kinds of plots to capture each other.
Singing well is of course important, but establishing a character through the program is even more important.
After Zhang Yuan composed himself, he paused for a few seconds before speaking again.
"Moreover, I also discovered a very interesting place."
"What?" Li Ruigang was thoughtful after listening to what he just said, and now he took the initiative to ask.
“There seems to be no talent show in China that focuses on sunny and handsome young men.”
"I don't know if I find a bunch of sunny and handsome boys to sing and dance, and there will be a talent show, if anyone will watch."
After hearing this, Mr. Li also discovered a path that no one has ever touched.
Yes!
There seems to be no such talent show nationwide.
Now "My Style, My Show" obviously cannot compete with "Super Girl".
Someone on the stage said that we have both men and women, and everyone else is female. The positioning is more precise, which may be one of the reasons why the other party is so popular.
It would be great if he does an all-female show and I do an all-male show!
"Is this possible?" Lin asked in a small voice.
"A bunch of handsome guys in their teens and twenties, wearing cool clothes, with looming muscles and figures, are you not interested?" Zhang Yuan described it to her.
Gudong……
Zhang Yuan clearly saw Lin Cong, a married woman, swallow her saliva.
She is greedy!
That’s not nonsense.
Both men and women love beauty.
Not to mention the Coconut Tree live broadcast room, so many people like the Fengshen Duck Group, which proves that women are also greedy for men's bodies.
Hiss... Li Ruigang rolled his eyes, then looked at Zhang Yuan with a smile.
“It’s interesting, can you tell me more about it?”
Shang Jing on the side, including the producer Hao Yaning, were very surprised to find out.
A few words from this boy actually aroused Mr. Li's interest.
"Of course, it's mutually beneficial." Zhang Yuan replied with a smile.
Li Ruigang raised his eyebrows.
This guy is awesome!
The premise of cooperation is mutual benefit... These are his exact words just now.
Give it back to me.
Mr. Li became increasingly interested in the young man in front of him...
(End of this chapter)