Chapter 207
The production company conducted an assessment before acquiring the copyright for "The Legend of Star Bamboo". All of the people involved are veterans in the film and television industry. Through analysis of the work and the market, this group of people came to a conclusion.
The domestic film and television market will usher in a change.
The reason why it is called a change is that most of the works that have appeared on television in recent years are family-friendly themes.
What is family fun?
There are not many restrictions on the audience. Once a work comes out, men, women, young and old can watch it and everyone will enjoy it.
However, with the phenomenal spread of several works in the past two years, production companies have also discovered the potential of idol themes.
The drama "Meteor Garden" made several of its leading actors famous. "My Fair Princess" was even more popular.
If there is anything common to these works, it is that they are very popular among young girls.
The company manager said to Jian Li without hiding anything: "For a topic like this, someone must be praised."
Before Jian Li frowned, the other party said that as of now, no one has been decided on who to support.
"Our company is going to sign a group of actors soon, and we would like to take this opportunity to select some good talents."
In a win-win situation, they couldn't choose a bad person to sign the contract. Besides, Jian Li had written her veto into the contract, so it was better not to do something that offended others.
In fact, it is called an audition, but it is more of a selection among the three major performing arts schools. The basic qualities are all there.
Jian Li, the company's brokerage director, and him, the person in charge, formed the jury.
Jian Li's scalp was numb: "We still need a jury?"
Person in charge: "...Or are you only here for the final review?"
Jian Li: "Don't you have a more appropriate way...like making some promotional videos, with everyone having official photos, and then allowing people to vote?"
Person in charge: "What official photo?"
Jian Li: Oh, now I remember, this is not about selecting idols.
After explaining the official photos and audience voting to the person in charge, Jian Li saw his eyes light up.
Applauding continuously.
"This is interesting. This is great."
After the filming, there is still promotion. If we just hold auditions now and increase the audience votes in the auditions, isn't the "text message voting" that Jian Li mentioned a ready-made promotion method?
The producers have even thought further!
The company now has not only a film and television department, but also a music department!
When selecting members, can the music club cooperate with the TV station, contract the TV station's programs, and then broadcast the auditions live, and the audience can vote via text messages?
Jian Li didn't know that the flap of her butterfly wings had caused a music talent show from her previous life to appear two years earlier.
At this moment, she is concerned about how long the filming will take.
Person in charge: "We filmed in Hengdian, not too long. But...it will take longer in the later stages."
Speaking of this, he also felt resentful.
When Jian Li was selecting film and television companies, she asked them to submit a budget, and the proportion of special effects in the budget could not be less than a certain amount.
Jian Li herself said that it is "a fairy tale work, and the special effects are the icing on the cake." Although she said it was the icing on the cake, her actions were very honest. The flowers must not only be expensive, but also beautiful enough.
The person in charge was very annoyed: "We will start shooting this year, and will have to do special effects post-production for half a year next year, and it will not be released until the year after next."
However, if we follow the approach suggested by Jian Li, we don't have to worry about the audience's enthusiasm fading after a while.
"We will start auditions soon. Please come then."
The person in charge reached an agreement with a local TV station to broadcast the auditions live.
After the cooperation was finalized, Jian Li got a brief respite.
But he didn't catch his breath for long, because just as Jiang Rou had predicted, the casting began.
It's no secret that Jian Li has the casting rights, so many small agents want to find a breakthrough with Jian Li.
The most outrageous thing is that someone came to ask Jian Li why she didn't let herself play the female lead.
"If you want, I can be your agent."
With the original author starring in the film and Jian Li being pretty, the work is bound to be a hit.
Jian Li was at a loss whether to laugh or cry and chased the person away.
What nonsense.
She is pretty, but her beauty is far from enough to make her way in the entertainment industry. Compared with professional actors, her face is not photogenic enough and she has not received professional training.
It would be most inappropriate to let myself play the female lead.
Jian Li saw it clearly and ignored what others said.
Until the auditions begin.
The production company planned a grand event and hired a five-star hotel, booking an entire floor.
When Jian Li arrived, the person in charge was smiling and cheering.
Needless to say, Jian Li knew that the person standing over there was the investor.
Jian Li was guided here by the staff, and the person in charge looked at Jian Li from a distance and waved.
"Teacher Jian, this way!"
Jian Li walked over. She was wearing a fairly formal suit today, with a grass green cashmere coat on top and black half-length boots on her feet.
Among the crowd of people who dressed relatively plainly for the audition, Jian Li stood out.
The person in charge introduced with a smile: "This is the investor of our drama, Mr. Hao from Hongxing Media, and this is Mr. Liu."
Jian Li greeted politely.
Mr. Hao was surprised that the original author was such a young and beautiful girl. However, the look in the eyes of the one called Mr. Liu made Jian Li very uncomfortable.
The person in charge boasted about Jian Li's academic qualifications: "This is a top student from Kyoto University."
Mr. Hao was more respectful when he heard this: "No wonder."
Then he exchanged business cards with Jian Li.
Jian Li chatted with the person politely for a few words, then said that she had to go out and be busy.
Mr. Hao turned around and said to the person in charge, "How amazing are today's young people? They are so young, yet they have achieved such success."
Manager: "That's right. I heard she was only in middle school when she drew this."
Mr. Hao: “How old are you?”
The person in charge nodded and said, "It was just a rumor before, but now the contract has been signed. I asked about it myself."
“This is incredible.”
The person in charge glanced at Mr. Liu who was lost in thought and said meaningfully, "She is very famous in Peking University. When she first entered university, someone spread rumors about her, and she sued them directly, leaving a criminal record for the other party. To be honest, I was afraid that this ancestor would quit the job if she was not suitable during the filming process."
Mr. Hao was puzzled. If she wanted to give up, then she could give up. The filming had already started. How could it not be continued without her?
The person in charge waved his hands repeatedly: "This is not a joke. Our contract is signed firmly. I don't know where the lawyer came from to draft the contract. If we don't meet her requirements, she can just take the copyright away and give it to someone else."
The person in charge of the contract asked several people to make changes, but in the end they all said it could not be changed.
The person in charge also tried to secretly change a few details before signing the contract, but was caught. Jian Li almost asked him whether he was still willing to sign.
He was so scared that he dared not say anything and signed his name quickly.
Mr. Hao frowned when he heard this and said, "Isn't this nonsense? If she's not happy, the show can't go on. Old Zhu, you didn't tell me so much before."
The person in charge, Lao Zhu, was also full of grievances: "It's not that I didn't say it, I thought you knew it all. Her contract is well-known in the industry. Who else signs a contract for film and television copyrights with the original author? That's how they do it. If you don't want it, they won't sign it with you. I also spent a lot of time to get it."
Mr. Hao was in a trance. He felt that everyone around him was a little crazy.
It's just a TV show!
Why are you still sticking to the original author?
Old Zhu had a look on his face that said, "I advise you to look at it in a positive way." He said, "Actually, think about it in a positive way. This shows that they care about it. At least you don't have to worry about the quality."
The copyright price that Jian Li asked for was not high, at least it was several degrees lower than what Lao Zhu had imagined.
The other party doesn't seem to be short of money. People who know the business said that the consulting fee alone is almost tens of thousands of yuan, and there is no guarantee that someone will take it. It's obvious that it was set by a senior lawyer.
Did Jian Li spend so much energy and time just to mess up her own work?
impossible!
She will only care more about it than anyone else because she is too involved and the quality of this work is directly related to her reputation.
Lao Zhu was both sad and happy: "I have read the original work. As long as it is well controlled, it will definitely be a hit."
No, it must be fire.
Otherwise, would the company take the initiative to propose an open audition?
The success of a film or TV series is only temporary, but if a few big stars are produced, it can be a cash cow for the company.
President Hao was moved by what Lao Zhu said, and asked eagerly: "Does your company... have any progress?"
This is to inquire whether it is possible to get a supporting actor or actress role from Lao Zhu.
Lao Zhu resisted the urge to roll his eyes and smiled bitterly, "Brother, how could you forget what I just said? What we can decide is very limited, and it depends mainly on the person on the stage."
Even if the candidate is chosen in advance, the play cannot be performed if he doesn't agree!
Mr. Hao was discussing enthusiastically with Mr. Zhu, while Mr. Liu squinted his eyes and did not speak for a long time.
Only after Mr. Hao left did Mr. Liu stand up.
"Old Zhu, I'll treat you to dinner some other day. I have something to do today, so I have to go first."
After Mr. Liu left, Old Zhu secretly spat behind him.
"What the hell!"
He looked so weak that he couldn't even say a word when he heard that others were very capable.
Old Zhu turned around and said to the assistant beside him, "Go to the door and see if President Wu and President Yang are here."
In the past, they supported the guy named Liu because that bastard had money and it was difficult for them to find investment.
Now Mr. Zhu is not afraid of these things, he has no shortage of money for this play!
Looking at the boys and girls who had already started performing on the stage, Old Zhu felt very happy.
Although Jian Li has many demands, it is normal for a capable person to have a bit of temper.
"Go, find two knowledgeable and sensible interns to serve as assistants to our teacher Jian."
"Remember, you have to be good-looking."
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