Chapter 769 Counting Stars
With Lin Weimin's words, the publication of "Feng*Fei*" is not a problem. The difficulty lies in how long this novel can last.
Back then, Cheng Zhongshi's "White Deer Plain" was also asked to be revised and a new version was published, but the problem with "Feng*Fei*" is that there is nothing left to be revised. If you really want to make any revisions, you might as well start over.
Anyway, Lin Weimin is used to this kind of thing. He just gets criticized a little and his work will be taken off the shelves for a while. It will be released again after a few years when the storm has died down.
The publication of "Feng*Fei*" is in progress, and the sales of "Hua Wang" are also soaring.
The first issue of the resumed publication was released on May 5, and sales exceeded 1 million copies on May 14. It was reprinted again later, and the circulation of the first issue of the magazine has reached 1.5 million copies. Bookstores across the country are still selling it hot, and the inventory should be consumed completely by the end of the month.
The second issue of the bimonthly magazine "Painting King" arrived as scheduled on May 20. The sales momentum seems to be even hotter than the first issue of the resumption of publication. There is almost no suspense that the sales volume will exceed 2 million copies per single issue.
Two issues a month, with sales of 2 million copies per issue, this is a dream start for a magazine that has been suspended for more than half a year and then resumed publication.
The comic publications that had originally mocked the Guowen Publishing House for spending money on a bunch of junk and losing both the wife and the army were no longer funny this time.
Because they found that the money and energy invested by Guowen Publishing House were not in vain. Although the title of "Huashu Dawang" was not retained, the new "Huawang" won the hearts of countless comic readers in the country.
In just a few months, in the minds of these readers, "The Painting King" has, to some extent, represented Chinese animation.
Once such a public opinion environment is formed, it will be a huge boost to "The King of Painting", but it will also be a nightmare for many competitors.
Most of the current domestic comic publications follow the pattern of introducing foreign comics, but they are basically just copycats. These publications do not cultivate domestic comics and domestic comic authors as carefully as "The King of Painting Books".
To put it bluntly, these publications are there to make a quick buck.
"The King of Picture Books" set off a new high tide in the development of domestic comics, but was soon forcefully discontinued. After that, the development of domestic comics came to a standstill, but that does not mean that the domestic comics industry has not developed.
Those publications that introduced foreign comics picked up the market left by "The King of Painting Books" and made a lot of money. During this period, they were also cultivating the market for the new "The King of Painting Books".
Now that "The King of Painting" has returned with great fanfare and won the hearts of countless anime readers, those comic publications that were originally gloating can only envy and hate as they watch the market and readers being easily taken over by "The King of Painting".
The previous sarcasm and ridicule can no longer be made, and at most some sour remarks can be made.
Among these sour remarks, the most common one is that the level of Chinese comics is not as good as that of foreign comics, especially foreign comics.
The reality is indeed like this. The quality of most of the Chinese cartoons published in "Hua Wang" is indeed somewhat different from the works in these comic magazines. But the problem is that the works "borrowed" from these magazines are not unknown. Every comic "imported" is at least well-known in China, and many of them are classics.
What's more, not all works of "Painter" are inferior to foreign comics.
Not to mention "Xue Coco", the latest serialized "Flower Season and Rainy Season" has a fresh and beautiful style and a gentle and moving plot. It is no worse than many Nihong comics and is widely welcomed by readers. The sales of "Painting King" have soared recently, and this comic adapted from the novel of the same name has also made a considerable contribution.
The sales of "The King of Painting" soared after it was re-published, and "Season of Flowers and Rain" became very popular.
All of this indicates that Chinese animation is entering its heyday.
In late May, the crew of "Season of Flowers and Rains" returned to Yanjing after traveling to various parts of the country to audition actors.
For two whole months, the crew traveled to sixteen large and medium-sized cities across the country, interviewed thousands of child actors, and finally brought back information on sixty people.
After returning to Yanjing, Haiyan's first thing was to go to the Guowen Society to meet Lin Weimin.
"Teacher Lin, these are the young actors we selected." Haiyan handed out a few bags of information as he entered the room.
"Thank you for your hard work. Sit down first."
Lin Weimin personally poured Haiyan a cup of tea and asked, "You've been through a lot these past two months, haven't you?"
"It was definitely tiring, traveling all over the country, but the rewards were great..." Haiyan smiled as he talked about the national auditions.
This was the first time that Wencheng Film and Television was holding an audition for actors, and it was a huge project. Haiyan took the lead and followed the entire process almost from beginning to end.
For this audition, Wencheng Film and Television not only contacted many professional colleges and theater troupes in the country, but also contacted many art training institutions and high schools. The momentum was so huge that almost everywhere it went, there were news reports in local newspapers and on television, which attracted a lot of attention for the promotion of the TV series "Season of Flowers and Rain".
Now, there is no ordinary person across the country who does not know that "Season of Flowers and Rain" is going to be made into a TV series!
After chatting about some things that happened during the audition process for more than half an hour, Haiyan was still not satisfied, but he knew that Lin Weimin's time was precious, so he said, "Teacher Lin, you should take a look at the actor information I brought back first. These are the ones we selected from thousands of outstanding young actors. There must be candidates that you are satisfied with."
Lin Weimin smiled and opened the information bag. "You guys have worked so hard. If I'm not satisfied, wouldn't it be a bit unreasonable?"
The most important thing about an actor’s information is actually a photo.
Lin Weimin didn't even look through the information, but directly placed the photos of dozens of child actors on his desk one by one. At first glance, they were all pretty faces.
The young actors who are recommended for the auditions must have a good foundation. Plus, they are selected from thousands of people, so they are the best of the best. In terms of appearance alone, they are all impeccable.
“Hmm…”
Lin Weimin rested his arm on his chin, and looked at the photos on the table with a thoughtful look on his face.
Haiyan looked at Lin Weimin, feeling a little nervous. With so many good talents, it should be enough for Teacher Lin to choose from, right?
After about two minutes, Lin Weimin, who had been maintaining the same posture, finally moved.
He stretched out his hand and began to pick up the photos from the table one by one, not in order, but selectively.
Haiyan immediately realized that Teacher Lin had already made up his mind.
It’s just that my team and I spent two full months on this, and you only watched it for two minutes. Isn’t this a bit too much of a joke?
Lin Weimin couldn't hear Haiyan's inner voice. His hands kept moving and in a moment he picked out the photos of eight young actors.
Haiyan stood up and looked at Lin Weimin, "Teacher Lin!"
Lin Weimin waved at him, Haiyan walked over, and Lin Weimin handed him the photos in his hand, "These are considered selected, you can arrange the roles for the crew! You can arrange the remaining roles with less scenes."
Um?
It's fine that you're quick in selecting actors, but why don't you even consider the role? Are you just looking for looks?
"Teacher Lin, there are so many actors, don't you want to take a closer look?" Hai Yan asked carefully.
Lin Weimin smiled and said, "There's nothing good to see. Photos are more challenging to the facial features than cameras. If they are put together, the one that stands out at first glance must be good. The positioning of the TV series "Season of Youth" is different from other TV series. It focuses on youthful vitality and appearance. These two points are enough."
Haiyan was skeptical, but he didn't dare to refute, so he said, "Then please help us decide on the roles, otherwise we won't be sure."
Lin Weimin hesitated for a moment and said, "Okay then."
Haiyan immediately put the photos in his hand back on the table. After selection, there were only eight photos left. Although the faces in them were immature, they were all handsome men and beautiful women.
Haiyan looked at the photos and thought that although Teacher Lin was a little quick, his eyes were indeed sharp, and many of the people he picked out were people he liked.
Lin Weimin tapped his fingers and said, "This little actor looks like a good kid, let him play the male lead, Zhang Chao."
Hai Yan borrowed a pen from Lin Weimin's desk and said, "Wait a moment."
He leaned over and turned over the photo. On the back was written the name of the young actor - Huang Xiaoming. Haiyan added a few words after the name "Huang Xiaoming", "playing Zhang Chao."
"Please continue." Hai Yan said.
"Zeng Li has a bright and elegant appearance, so she should play Liu Xia."
Zeng Li plays Liu Xia, and Hai Yan continues to write.
"This Deng Chao looks mischievous. Let him play the sports committee member Wang Xiaotian."
Deng Chao plays Wang Xiaotian.
"Let Pan Yueming play the role of Yu Fa. This guy has a bit of a ruffian vibe to him."
Pan Yueming plays Yu Fa.
"The role of Ah Chun can be given to Li Bingbing. She has a mature temperament and is suitable for the role of a female worker."
Li Bingbing as Ah Chun
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Lin Weimin named ten characters in one breath, and he felt a sense of stamp collecting unconsciously. He was also surprised that he did not expect that a nationwide audition for "Season of Flowers and Rain" would find so many familiar faces in the future.
Lin Weimin was in a good mood when he imagined that these rising stars would gather in the TV series "Season of Flowers and Rain". After several years, their fans would count the stars while watching the TV series frame by frame.
"The Season of Flowers and Rain" is positioned as a youth idol drama. With this group of young and beautiful rising stars, there is no need to worry about not achieving great things.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but patted Haiyan on the shoulder and said, "Well done this time!"
Haiyan collected the actor's photos and information and said with a smile, "Isn't this part of my job?"
He asked again: "Teacher Lin, you personally chose Jiang Qinqin to play the role of Xie Xinran, and the previous Gao Yuanyuan..."
Lin Weimin slapped his head and said, "Look at my poor memory. I forgot about this little actor."
He thought for a moment and said, "Remove the young actor who plays Liu Qing and replace him with Gao Yuanyuan."
"Gao Yuanyuan doesn't quite match the role of Liu Qing, does she?" Hai Yan hesitated.
Liu Qing in "The Season of Flowers and Rain" is an optimistic and cheerful person who likes to eat snacks and has a chubby figure.
"Let her gain some weight. An actor should fit the role, and the role should not accommodate the actor."
Lin Weimin's words left Haiyan speechless. You are the boss, whatever you say is right.
In fact, Lin Weimin said this out of a desire to create some "black history" for the goddess.
After communicating with Lin Weimin, Haiyan returned to the office of Wencheng Film and Television.
After sitting for a while, he became curious again, so he put the sixty photos of the child actors back on the table and looked at them carefully.
You know what, it’s just as Teacher Lin said.
At first glance, the children who stand out are indeed the ones chosen by Teacher Lin.
It’s amazing!
(End of this chapter)
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