Jinghua Film and Television in Kyoto also received the news of the explosive popularity of "Loser Men and Women" immediately. After watching two episodes online, he was also greatly shocked. This is a completely innovative drama!
In recent years, in addition to fulfilling the serious drama production tasks assigned by higher authorities, Jinghua Film and Television has also invested in and produced a considerable number of TV series. After a few years of glory, it has not produced any outstanding TV series in recent years. Perhaps it is because it has become accustomed to producing serious dramas assigned by higher authorities. In short, it has not been innovative and its appeal to the audience has been gradually weakening.
The brilliance of "Loser Men and Women" caught Zhou Haijun's eye. Perhaps this was a breakthrough, and it was time to give new life to the giant ship of Jinghua Film and Television!
Zhou Haijun pressed the internal phone on his desk, instructing the office director to convene a meeting of all senior executives in the company.
In the company's conference room, Zhou Haijun sat at the head of the table, looking at the leaders of his several departments and the company's vice presidents. "Everyone, I've called you all here today to ask for your opinions on something!"
He Cong, the office manager who was standing to the side with his head down, connected his laptop to the projector. The trending topics list on the screen still had "Loser Men and Women" in the top five. "Everyone, have you seen this show?"
Qin Bao, the head of the film and television department, raised his hand. "President Zhou, I've seen this. It's the latest sitcom produced by Yuewen Media. As soon as it was uploaded, it garnered nearly 100 million views. Today, it achieved a 3.1 rating on Shanghai TV's 6 PM slot, taking the top spot for the first time. I heard that they auctioned off a 50 million yuan slot advertisement today, setting a new record!"
Zhou Haijun nodded. "Has anyone else seen it?"
Guan Yue raised her hand, "I had read this script before it was even filmed. Zhou Xin wanted to play the lead role, but Fang Yang refused. Later, we managed to get a few more child actors to play the lead roles."
Zhou Haijun nodded. "Today, I called this meeting to discuss the business opportunities presented by this drama. Over the past few years, our company has become accustomed to the benefits provided by higher-ups, thus losing our own pioneering and innovative spirit. We've become used to whatever we film, and whatever the audience watches, without ever thinking about what the audience likes to watch!"
"I was wondering, will you guys keep watching the shows produced by the company?"
"Vice President Yao, you've been in charge of film and television productions. Tell me, how long has it been since you sat down in front of the TV to watch television?"
With his large belly sticking out, Yao Xiongfei moved his fat buttocks with difficulty. His greasy, chubby face turned a little red. He opened his mouth wide, but in the end, he didn't make a sound.
"Minister Ma, you're in charge of film and television scripts. Tell me, how many of the scripts in your drawer don't overlap in content?"
Ma Youliang stood up, his legs trembling under the table. "President Zhou, this... there's a serious overlap in scripts on the market right now. Basically, whatever's popular, they collect similar scripts and... film them."
"Is that so? So, our films and television dramas can only forever follow in others' footsteps, eating their leftovers?"
The meeting room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. "What are we? We are the leaders in the national film and television industry, the vanguard in expanding our territory, not old fogies resting on our laurels. If you all feel you've reached retirement age, fine, then go home and make room for those willing to work hard. The company needs a wolf-like spirit, to strive and forge ahead for this country, to bring peace to the people, and to drive out cultural invasion from other countries. After this meeting, everyone will submit a report explaining how you plan to provide the people, the Party, and the country with a job commensurate with your salary and status!"
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The meeting was short, only an hour long, probably the shortest meeting Jinghua Film & Television has held in recent years. However, the content of the meeting was like a depth charge, detonating within minutes and shaking up Jinghua Film & Television, a edifice that has stood tall in Beijing for decades, an aircraft carrier of the film and television industry!
After the meeting, Zhou Haijun went to the relevant department of Jinghua Film and Television to find his former superiors. He said that Jinghua Film and Television needed to take drastic measures to address its personnel issues. Simply accommodating them would only breed corrupt officials and ultimately harm the entire country!
The personnel situation at Jinghua Film and Television is complicated. Without the strong support of the higher authorities, Zhou Haijun can sideline some of the officials, but it is ultimately just a change in name only. Some people's ideas and influence are deeply ingrained, and even someone as ruthless as Zhou Haijun cannot create a one-man show!
Arriving outside his former boss's office, Zhou Haijun knocked on the door and met with the former boss's secretary. "Secretary Liu, is the former boss free this morning?"
Secretary Liu recognized Zhou Haijun and said, "President Zhou, it's been a while since you've been here. The minister is in a meeting right now! Please wait in the meeting room for a bit; it should be over in about half an hour."
Secretary Liu led Zhou Haijun to the reception room, where three people were already waiting. Secretary Liu made Zhou Haijun a cup of tea and then went to sit down and attend to his work.
Zhou Haijun didn't stand on ceremony; they were old acquaintances. Moreover, Secretary Liu was indeed very busy. All matters, big and small, of the old leader needed to be summarized and compiled by Secretary Liu, and any emergencies required immediate reporting to the old leader to avoid delays.
He glanced at the three people waiting outside his eyes. He didn't recognize any of them, so he didn't bother to greet them. Those who were here on business and could sit and wait here must have a considerable status. Even so, given Zhou Haijun's identity and status, there was no need for him to go up and make himself known.
He took a sip of tea; it was the same familiar taste. This Secretary Liu was, after all, a secretary; he was meticulous and knew Zhou Haijun's preferences. He always managed to satisfy Zhou Haijun's cravings. He was truly a talented person. Such a person would surely achieve great things in the future.
According to the waiting order, it would take at least another hour and a half to see his old leader. Zhou Haijun checked his watch; it was 10:30. He could have lunch with his old leader later. He hadn't eaten at the ministry's canteen for a while and really missed it.
Sitting on the sofa with his eyes closed, Zhou Haijun thought about how to report to his old leader later. If he made any big moves, his old leader would probably be in a bit of a predicament. However, reform was imperative. Some time ago, the ministry had issued a document to "support the development of excellent domestic works, promote them abroad, and carry forward Chinese culture." Now that Jinghua Film and Television was responding to the call and taking the lead in reform, it should be understood!
Thinking about which people the company needs to purge, and what kind of powerful backers these people have, the more I thought about it, the more my brows furrowed. Sigh, thinking is easy, but doing is hard!
At this moment, Zhou Haijun was incredibly envious of Fang Yang, who owned a film and television company, had a video website as a monetization channel, and was currently acquiring Dadi Cinema. Once successful, the outline of a behemoth film and television company would be clearly visible!
Yang Huajin manages the company with great efficiency. The website, film and television department, animation department, special effects department, and music department are all independent yet cooperate with each other, making the entire company like a sophisticated machine that operates efficiently and smoothly without leaving any flaws.
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