diymy Chapter 87: Weighing the Results, Filming Completed
Chapter 87: Weighing the Results, Filming Completed
Chapter 87: Weighing the Results, Filming Completed
"Director Zhang, Tencent Video agrees in principle."
"However, online premiere rights are required."
Upon re-entering the room, Chen Jingyuan recounted some of the conversation he had just had with Sun Zhonghuai.
Television copyrights are fine, Tencent doesn't really care, but online video premiere copyrights are a different story!
Although Mango Video was only established two years ago, its scale cannot compare with the leading long-form video websites.
The problem is that the Mango brand still has some fans.
Tencent Video definitely doesn't want to support its rival!
He didn't choose to engage in any kind of confrontation; he directly stated Tencent Video's bottom line.
If Hunan TV doesn't agree, Chen Jingyuan has no choice but to find an alternative.
"No problem!"
Zhang Lihua agreed without hesitation; the terms were better than she had imagined.
At least Mango TV was able to release the episodes after the premiere.
He had roughly reviewed a portion of the plan that Tencent Video had previously given to Teacher He.
They were convinced that this variety show had the potential to be a hit, which is why they proposed the idea of co-producing it.
A hit variety show still has a significant impact on Hunan TV these days.
After hearing Zhang Lihua's agreement, Chen Jingyuan nodded, and then they could discuss the rest.
Things like investment profit sharing and GG (Gross Group) all need to be negotiated.
Fortunately, both sides quickly called in professional teams.
It's not something that can be resolved in a day or two, so Chen Jingyuan isn't in a hurry and will take his time.
After a day of filming for "Fighter of the Destiny," Dilraba quietly returned to her room after a quick meal.
Actually, after washing up and changing his clothes, he quietly slipped into Chen Jingyuan's room next door.
This has become Dilraba's daily routine for some time now!
Dilraba naturally lay down on Chen Jingyuan's bed and used it as a pillow.
At this point, Chen Jingyuan would tease Reba a little, and as the ambiguous atmosphere continued to rise, a tender moment was inevitable.
More than an hour later!
"I feel a bit lighter lately."
Chen Jingyuan gave Reba a quick hug and then spoke.
"Really?!"
Dilraba couldn't help but show a happy expression as she spoke.
"That's true to some extent."
Chen Jingyuan answered affirmatively, but he also realized something.
Female celebrities need to control their weight, especially since they tend to look heavier on camera.
This has led to female celebrities controlling their diets!
It seems that Dilraba belongs to this category, considering the health rumors that surfaced a few years later.
Chen Jingyuan felt he should urge his son to eat more.
The two didn't talk much about weight, but Dilraba recommended a drama to Chen Jingyuan.
"This drama has been viewed more than 20 billion times."
"It's said that the production cost was less than 100 million, which is quite funny."
Dilraba's words startled Chen Jingyuan, but a glance at the video on his phone revealed a look of confirmation in her eyes.
"So it's 'Go Princess Go'!"
This drama aired in mid-December last year, but it only finished airing shortly before being censored in January.
Unexpectedly, Dilraba saw it and recommended it to him.
"I know this show!"
"This drama really has a bit of a perfect storm of timing, location, and people."
Chen Jingyuan slowly offered his evaluation.
He had considered intercepting the deal at first, but then decided against it.
It's not easy to create a hit on a low budget, and given that Tencent Video invests millions in production, a subpar production would certainly damage its reputation.
He certainly doesn't want a trending topic about whether Pony Ma is bankrupt.
They managed to gain popularity through their blatantly poor marketing, but the problem is they're really not suited for Tencent Video.
Just as the two were discussing, Dilraba's phone suddenly popped up with a message.
[Baba, I'm coming to visit the set tomorrow!]
The message from Yang Mi happened to be seen by the two of them.
"Honey Sister came to visit the set."
Dilraba's reaction was not as happy as expected; instead, she was rather calm.
Chen Jingyuan looked rather happy, which suggests that the previous changes to the contract by Jiaxing Entertainment did have some impact on Dilraba.
This was just a side story; the two then played duo queue.
The first true duo queue in Honor of Kings began its open beta on November 26th last year.
Chen Jingyuan downloaded a game to pass the time; before his rebirth, he was considered a top-tier player.
Now that I'm back to my younger days, my hand speed is pretty good, plus I have some knowledge from later generations.
This is a game-changer at the current stage!
Dilraba is also very interested in King of Glory. In a variety show before her rebirth, she revealed that she was the strongest King of Glory player and even joked that she was addicted to the game.
He quickly got the hang of it after Chen Jingyuan's recommendation, and sometimes Dilraba would even drag him to play games.
The next day, Chen Jingyuan arrived at the film set early, and Yang Mi soon appeared.
The visit also brought a lot of premium fruits, which could cost tens of thousands of yuan just for the visit.
It's obvious that Boss Yang has gone all out!
It's quite normal for Yang Mi, a top-tier female celebrity, and Dilraba, an artist under her management, to visit the set.
While it sparked some discussion, the focus was more on the closeness of the relationship between the two celebrities.
In reality, many people were unaware that Yang Mi had come to find Chen Jingyuan.
With Dilraba's help as cover, Chen Jingyuan went directly to Yang Mi's side.
As a producer on a film set, it's perfectly reasonable for big stars to visit the set and meet with you.
Even if it were filmed, it wouldn't cause much of a stir.
"Boss Yang, just say what you need to say."
"Why bother making the trip yourself?"
Chen Jingyuan spoke very directly, saying that it was best not to spend too much time exchanging ideas and there was no need to mince words.
"Mr. Chen, it would be insincere not to visit in person."
Because she needed someone's help, Yang Mi kept a very humble attitude.
Her trip was to have Chen Jingyuan take a look at the script and some possible adaptations.
Select feasible projects from these.
Yang Mi didn't hesitate to tell Chen Jingyuan her purpose, hoping he could help her.
After learning the purpose of their visit, Chen Jingyuan began to ponder.
It's obvious that Yang Mi is attracted to his abilities; the question is whether or not to help him.
Chen Jingyuan's gaze inevitably fell on Dilraba. Dilraba's eyes seemed hesitant, but she finally revealed a pitiful expression.
Chen Jingyuan and Dilraba have a lot of tacit understanding, and he can tell at a glance that Dilraba ultimately hopes that he can help Yang Mi.
"good!"
"But I won't be responsible if it fails."
Chen Jingyuan eventually agreed.
The more Dilraba helps Yang Mi, the more she neglects herself.
Even though the bond between the two will diminish, this deal is still very worthwhile.
"Thank you, Mr. Chen!"
I still trust your judgment.
Yang Mi said happily after Chen Jingyuan agreed.
Yang Mi, a top female star, is very strong-willed, but she eventually bowed down time and time again in the face of a three-year bet.
If a project fails, it may result in the profit not meeting the target.
Next, Yang Mi sent a number of project documents to Chen Jingyuan via WeChat, clearly indicating that she had prepared in advance.
Chen Jingyuan counted a total of twenty-three items to choose from.
Some are original screenplays, while others are adaptations of novels or projects whose rights were purchased from South Korea.
Choosing a profitable project from among these options is really not easy for Yang Mi.
Basically, it requires taking a gamble; if you win, great, but the fear is that something might go wrong.
However, Yang Mi unexpectedly trusted Chen Jingyuan a lot, which can only be attributed to Chen Jingyuan's impressive track record.
"I will get back to you after I have reviewed these projects."
Chen Jingyuan spoke slowly.
It would take quite a bit of time to review all these projects, so Yang Mi naturally agreed.
They even hoped that Chen Jingyuan could spend a few more days looking at the projects and at least study each one.
After accomplishing her goal, Yang Mi did not linger.
The schedule is still quite tight, with many fashion week events scheduled during this period.
There's also filming for "Eternal Love" which started in January, and next, they'll be working on "Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield".
This film is in preparation.
Time is still very tight!
With Yang Mi leaving, it was naturally inappropriate for Chen Jingyuan to linger around Dilraba.
However, after walking only a few steps, I noticed that there was a new message on WeChat.
It was an emoji of a little person holding a heart, and Dilraba knew why he had agreed.
In fact, Chen Jingyuan didn't need to look at the details of these projects at all; just looking at the names was enough.
From these twenty-plus projects, he immediately chose "Pretty Li Huizhen".
It's an adaptation of the 15 Korean drama "She Was Pretty," with some localization changes.
Before her rebirth, Dilraba won two awards for this drama: the Golden Eagle Award for Favorite Actress and the Most Popular Actress Award.
The show achieved the highest viewership ratings in its time slot, and its total online viewership exceeded 10 billion.
This project was originally chosen by Jaywalk Studio and has been a great success.
Chen Jingyuan had the answer in mind; he could simply reply to Yang Mi in a few days.
Just a few days after Yang Mi visited the set, Chen Jingyuan left the "Fighter of the Destiny" crew to join the "Unrequited Love" crew!
The Spring Festival holiday and the art exam for the third female lead, Chen Keke, took up a lot of time.
Fortunately, filming finally wrapped up smoothly, and director Li Muge finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"I'm sorry, Director Li!"
At the wrap party, Chen Jingyuan couldn't help but look a little embarrassed as he spoke.
Chen Keke's role wasn't particularly large, but it wasn't small either. Her intermittent visits to the set did significantly disrupt the normal filming process.
Thankfully, filming has finally wrapped up!
"Mr. Chen, it's alright."
Li Muge spoke without any concern, saying that he had seen far more trouble than this.
Those who can become directors must have very high emotional intelligence, especially since Li Muge is not from a traditional art academy.
He graduated from Peking University with a degree in Computer Information Management, but ended up becoming a director.
Despite being a graduate of Peking University, his connections in directing are actually not as good as those from Beijing Film Academy.
In particular, after Li Muge's directorial work "Don't Force Me to Get Married" failed in 14, he went into a period of silence for several months until "Goodbye My Princess" came to his door.
"Director Li, would you be willing to sign a contract with Tencent Penguin Pictures as a co-director?"
Chen Jingyuan suddenly spoke up!
This is a contract that is tied to Tencent Penguin Pictures' intentions.
Tencent Pictures will likely consider these potential contracts if it has any projects.
Chen Jingyuan was essentially returning the favor, especially since Li Muge's directing skills are quite good.
"Mr. Chen, I'm willing!"
Li Muge agreed without hesitation; this was a good thing.
I don't need to worry about not having projects in the future, and more importantly, it comes from Chen Jingyuan's trust.
In addition, there is another point: Chen Jingyuan has a keen eye for talent!
Who doesn't want to succeed?!
After finishing his conversation with Li Muge, Chen Jingyuan's gaze fell on Bai Lu.
Currently, the studio consists of Bai Lu and her close friend and assistant.
As for her mother taking Chen Keke and Tian Xiwei to participate in the art exam, Jiang Qiumei also went along.
Jiang Qiumei wanted to see if there were any good candidates, so she recruited two people, both of whom were actually chosen by Liu Yulan.
Bai Lu noticed Chen Jingyuan's gaze and returned a smile, which looked a bit like a silly grin in front of Chen Jingyuan.
"Bai Lu, I'll arrange for you to be a guest on a season of 'Heart Signal'."
"Use this time to hone your acting skills."
"The remaining arrangements are to wait for the broadcast of 'Unrequited Love: Orange Born in Huainan'."
After thinking for a moment, Chen Jingyuan spoke directly to Bai Lu.
Once you gain fame, some projects will be easier to arrange, so there's no need to rush.
Just as "Heart Signal" was about to enter its fourth season, its popularity remained quite high.
It's quite good for a guest to maintain popularity and increase their audience appeal.
"Brother Chen, I'll listen to you!"
Bai Lu said without any objection that she already had very good resources.
After attending the wrap party for "Unrequited Love: Orange Born in Huainan", Chen Jingyuan prepared for the next one.
Filming for "Day and Night" also wrapped up around the same time.
Like Li Muge, Chen Jingyuan also gave director Xu Ang a contract for directorship.
"Mr. Chen, I do!"
Xu Ang wasn't stupid, and he quickly agreed.
After the two film crews finished filming, the studio members suddenly had a lot of free time.
He temporarily suspended work assignments for the studio members, allowing Liu Yang and others to take a break.
From last year to this year, the studio has been working on one project after another.
They were basically working non-stop, and you could tell their mental state wasn't very good.
Chen Jingyuan did not forget to visit the waterfront mansion he had purchased.
All the formalities have been completed, and the money has been transferred!
"Living alone feels a bit empty."
Chen Jingyuan couldn't help but have some illusions about the size of the residence, but such a location was rare and hard to come by.
Chen Jingyuan really liked it; the waterfront mansion was even equipped with a swimming pool and a fitness club.
In addition, Chen Jingyuan began to consider buying a car, but considering he wouldn't be staying there for more than a few days, he decided to wait.
"It's only five kilometers from the Shanghai Theatre Academy."
"It would actually be quite good if Chen Keke got into the Shanghai Theatre Academy."
Chen Jingyuan murmured softly, but he knew he couldn't force it.
Although Chen Keke's performance has improved significantly, it is not stable. She still needs to improve her improvisation skills and academic performance.
This time, a total of 6,000 people applied to the Shanghai Theatre Academy's acting department, but only 50 were admitted.
After a short stay at the waterfront mansion in Shanghai, Chen Jingyuan went to the set of "Fighter of the Destiny" to oversee the production.
April arrived in the blink of an eye, and the art exams were over!
Liu Yulan took Chen Keke and Tian Xiwei directly back to their hometown to prepare for the final college entrance examination.
You can check the official websites of various art colleges for the results of the art entrance exams.
Although the requirements for art exam scores are not as high as those for college entrance exam scores.
The score for the question must not be too low; it must at least meet the admission standard.
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