The entertainment industry shouldn't be like this

Chapter 256: Treating a Licking Dog with a Slap (4K)

In fact, in the Chinese entertainment industry, following trends and copycats are still very common.

Whenever a blockbuster hit comes out, other studios will naturally think of the hype and try to copy similar movies.

Following the trend successfully, the natural scenery is infinite;

Even if it is unsuccessful, as long as the cost is controlled, it is often possible to make a small profit by taking advantage of the popularity.

Of course, there are not a few who have lost a lot of money.

In fact, the Chinese entertainment industry produces hundreds of thousands of movies every year, most of which are small-scale bad movies.

Among them, more than half are those who try to imitate or follow the trend.

As a dark horse that has repeatedly exploded at the box office in the past few years, Dunhuang's films are naturally among the ranks of copycats following suit.

It is even said that due to the small investment and large output, the situation of dunhuang films being copied is even more serious.

As the object of being followed, Dunhuang is naturally not happy—whether it is successful or unsuccessful, it is essentially consuming the enthusiasm of the original work; It becomes a "rotten mud pond", which makes it impossible for you to shoot serial episodes.

Of course, it is usually small companies that operate in this way, and a big studio like the Big Five will not copy it directly without so much technical content.

People have a bigger goal of following suit.

It’s okay to be like China TV——Wang Wei’s new movie is a dinosaur movie, and they also restarted their own blockbuster movie with the same theme. Although the intention of following the trend is obvious, Dunhuang doesn’t feel disgusted by this hype.

And like Tangyu Media, it actually "follows the trend" in terms of strategy. It is true that Dunhuang will not be able to be rectified——

At the very least, before Dunhuang showed interest, the prospect of comics on the market was not too clear, um, it could even be called a lukewarm response from the market;

But once Dunhuang made his move, will the manga still fall into the fog and trough?
Even those who once said with certainty that "comics have no future" dare not draw conclusions.

Among them, Ogilvy Comics, the only one of the three major Chinese comic companies that has not yet committed itself to the media and entertainment group, immediately made up its mind not to retail copyright, and even tried to get back most of the sold first-line actresses.

But the film and television companies that have divided up the first-line IP of Ogilvy comics are not stupid, they all hold on to the copyright of the comics in their hands, even if they have no plans to turn them into film and television...

In short, Dunhuang can be said to have changed the prospect of comics and adaptations by himself.

But this matter, talking about prestige, in fact, it is self-knowledge——

"If we make the cake of 'League of Legends' bigger and play a strategic industry chain from comics-TV animation-movies/TV dramas-derivatives/theme parks, it is conceivable that the acquisition targets we are looking for in the future will have How many people are rushing to quote..."

Wang Chuanqi smiled wryly at the meeting.

——This is an impromptu meeting in Dunhuang, and the management is discussing the variables brought about by the entry of Tangyu Media.

Although the live-action film of the super British film universe will not start shooting until the TV animation "Pathfinder", but a lot of work can be done ahead.

For example, the search for directors and main actors—especially the latter, is destined to be a long-term cooperation, and it is related to the entire movie universe, and it affects the whole body. Dunhuang cannot be careless.

And at this time, with one more giant entering the game, will it have a huge impact on Dunhuang's Superhero Universe plan?
It didn't take long to discuss, and with the evidence collected, everyone in Dunhuang first made it clear that Tang Yu Media did not have the concept of "movie universe"; although Longyou comics also had the concept of "hero group" comics, so far no one extended to the concept of film.

Therefore, in terms of changing the layout of comics, Dunhuang can throw away Tang Yu Jiutiao Street.

What's more, it is not so easy to follow the "movie universe".

Wang Wei doesn't know what will happen to DC in this life, but the examples of DC in the previous life are there-doesn't DC want to copy the glory of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?Thinking about it all the time, but don’t have the ability to know?

Looking at this time and space again, even with the guidance of Wang Wei’s previous life experience, it took the project team a year to smooth out the structure of “League of Legends”... This requires not only the right direction, but also enough patience.

Not to mention, the creation of Longyou comics is more subject-oriented rather than superhero-oriented, so it is a question of whether it is suitable for forming a movie universe.

If you insist on it... As Wang Wei said before, if you go to Dunhuang, you may not be able to follow suit!
Therefore, what they are paying more attention to now is another effect brought about by Tang Yu Media's entry, or another effect displayed-Dunhuang has inevitably become a weather vane in the circle!
"The boss is right, even if you don't mention company acquisitions, just look at film and television projects - it's no problem for us to only invest in projects under our control now. Once we want to invest in external projects, I'm afraid that as soon as we show interest in the front foot, we will be looted or robbed by others." The project party has raised its own value."

As a veteran in the industry, Xu Daoxing is too aware of the urgency of following the trend to the extreme in the circle.

What?Why don't you say that the Big Five haven't been followed?
Because they are the top five!

Because the Huayu circle is a circle with very mature rules of the game. In this circle, even money is divided into three, six, and nine grades;

Let's put it this way, it's also 1000 million, and the outside crew will break their heads for the investment of the Big Five, but they may not be rare for the same amount of cash from the small company - because the soft power represented by the Big Five is unmatched by any small company;

Therefore, a good project in the industry is like a draft where the strong start first. High-quality projects will basically be screened out by the top five. The quality of projects that can be seen in Dunhuang is no longer that high, let alone pure laymen.

——It has to be said that this is also one of the important reasons why foreign investors are repeatedly cheated when they enter this circle.

In this way, before Dunhuang proves that he is not weaker than the top five, it is easy to have a crazy situation of "Dunhuang fancy = rich scene = priority to find the top five".

When mentioning this point, Shen Zhenyi, who attended the meeting on behalf of Shuguang Films, was very touched.

"It's like many actresses in the industry who are completely superstitious about my vision of picking movies. When they heard that I was interested in playing a role, they expressed their intention to play a role, and lowered their offer, hoping to pick a big one. It's the same... It's really a headache!"

"However, more people are superstitious about your charm, and wish they could 'miss' you!"

It was Wang Wei who answered quietly.

Others either had weird expressions, or suppressed laughter.

They all knew who Wang Wei was complaining about—it was "old acquaintance" Luo Jianzhou!

In this new movie, Shen Zhenyi is also invited to play the leading role, which is like a "heroine is only for you" idol drama plot, which can be said to be Sima Zhaozhi's heart.

In the past, Wang Wei hadn't formally established a relationship with Shen Zhenyi. An unmarried girl like her would never lack suitors around her. Although it was an eyesore, she couldn't say much.

Now, the girl has her own master, and there are still people coveting it so much, it makes Wang Wei ghost!

In particular, this dog didn't make any public confession like a playboy, but created a scheming and affectionate character design, and even brought his "money ability" advantage to the extreme——

"It is said that there was an offer of 2000 million when you opened your mouth?"

Lao Wang asked Shen Zhenyi curiously.

This is no secret in the industry, Shen Zhenyi nodded.

"Tsk! Spend a lot of money for a beauty..."

Zhou Zhenhuazi Lin sighed very much, and then had to be silent under Wang Wei's death stare.

Others quite agree with his words.

You know, the current China entertainment industry is no different from the entertainment industry in Wang Wei's previous life. The actors are always happy, and they even need to issue a special order to limit their remuneration...

The current actors' remuneration has a standard line, which is basically linked to the actor's market appeal; while the single-film remuneration is 2000 million, which is basically the ceiling for first-line stars, and if it goes higher, it will be super-first-line treatment.

It's not that Shen Zhenyi doesn't deserve this price, the problem is, she's only debuted for a few years, and it's rare for an ordinary crew to call this price right away.

"It's really a lot of money, but it's a pity that it's not for me." Shen Zhenyi blinked and said.

"what?!"

She refused so simply that no one else expected it.

After all, even if she participated in Wang Wei's film, it would be difficult for Dunhuang to offer her a basic salary of 2000 million.

Shen Zhenyi shrugged and explained simply, "I said I wanted to bring money into the game, but Tang Yu Media refused even more simply!"

After saying this, everyone understood, "If you want to bring money into the group, Luo Jianzhou hopes that you will be useless as the heroine..."

——Basic remuneration and allowing actors to bring money into the game are two completely different concepts.

No matter how high the former is, it is counted; while the latter means that the actors can still share the peripheral rights and interests, and of course the producer's most valued sequel copyright!
In particular, Shen Zhenyi is an insider with Dunhuang's backing. Many methods to deal with outsiders, such as recording peripheral sales as costs to conceal profits, can't be used on her;
In this way, as long as it is not a high-risk project, it would be a ghost to agree with her to bring capital into the game!

Even her agent said, "High remuneration is conceivable, and even profit share and box office share are not impossible to fight for, but bringing capital into the game...unless Luo Jianzhou is the chairman of Tang Yu Media, there is a certain possibility..."

In fact, it’s not just the Big Five who disagree—after Shen Zhenyi won the double award, there were many scripts that came to her to be the heroine, but only a few of them would consider her investment.

"Actually, it's not just about money."

Shen Zhenyi continued to explain,

"Luo Jianzhou should try his best, but the role he wants me to play, in terms of difficulty and depth..."

She shook her head, the following words were self-evident.

Anyway, no matter how much acting skills Shen Zhenyi has, the full score of this role is only [-] to [-] points, and she can only show the effect of [-] to [-] points. If the acting is very deep, maybe the director will call him a card.

Of course, as long as it is a well-made and sincere film, no matter if it is a commercial film or an art film, it is worth starring in. Shen Zhenyi is not just thinking about pursuing her own satisfaction in acting, but expressing contempt for the normal taste of the public——

She has come to the present step by step by relying on the love of the public, the box office and popularity that come from these loves. Satisfying the preferences of the public is also a kind of job.

But she doesn't feel that "creating a character with connotation" and "getting the audience's love" cannot be reconciled. It's just that this requirement is obviously beyond the outline for Luo Jianzhou!
"Or is it right for him to make the heroine into a vase like that? Just like the super-English movie in Dunhuang?"

Shen Zhenyi suddenly cueed the men present.

——Yes, she has long discovered that in Dunhuang's superhero film universe plan, the presence of actresses has been weakened to the point where they seem to have nothing.

This is of course because the producers He Xi and Tao Kang are both straight men, but also because the sales of the comics have reflected the psychology of the readers: they don't want to watch superheroes engage in vulgar romantic scenes, suffering for women, and so on. Superhero cool fighting.

Wang Wei recalled the Marvel Universe in his previous life, and was shocked to find that it was true!
The love scenes of the blockbuster Marvel Super Heroes have been reduced all the way, and it seems that the more love scenes, the worse the film's reputation;

It’s not just comics, but in many special effects blockbusters, there are fewer and fewer love scenes, and some heroines have such a low sense of presence that people even doubt whether there is such a character.

——To put it bluntly, all personal hero films actually have a theme, which is how a mortal becomes a hero; when a love scene is one of the triggers for the hero's growth and reflection, the heroine can get performance space; if the hero's growth is the emotional trigger Turned into family and friendship, the status of the heroine is naturally marginalized sadly.

Of course, it is by no means to say that the field of comics is an insulator for women; in memory, DC has more presence than Marvel at this point.

This also shows that there is no market for female superheroes.

— So, does League of Legends need a female superhero movie adaptation?
Wang Wei thoughtfully wrote down this in his notepad.

On the contrary, Lao Wang was more interested in Luo Jianzhou's invitation topic,

"Speaking of which, for this guy's persistent invitation, Xiaozhen, are you really not touched at all?"

Faced with Wang Wei's death gaze, Lao Wang waved his hands and said,

"I'm just curious, and I want to know what girls think of this kind of affectionate personality."

A suitor who is wealthy, good-looking... at least Zhou Zheng, who has affection for her, at least shows affection, even from the eyes of bystanders, there is no reason to refuse.

Could it be that such a man couldn't impress her at all?
I have to say that this topic has aroused the curiosity of a group of people.

Even Wang Wei pricked up his ears.

Shen Zhenyi glanced lightly at Wang Wei, her tone inexplicably chilled him——

"Luo Jianzhou is dating a classmate of mine."

"Uh...uh!??"

"Oh, man, if you say you like one woman, it doesn't affect you to sleep with another woman, right?"

"Forehead……"

The bombardment of this map left all the men speechless.

"Xiaozhen is right! As for this kind of licking... a scumbag man, you can't give him any chance, it's best to give him a slap!"

It was Wang Wei who reacted the fastest while applauding and grinning wolfishly.

He even thought about "slap"——

Next, Xiaozhen will be one of the producers, and the two films that will be brought into the group with funding will be released. They must be well run, so that the licking dog will be sober - who the hell cares about his vase heroine?
Ren Xiaozhen can support the sky by herself!

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　Happy New Year, my family~~~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)