Chapter 313 Let me give you some strength! (asking for monthly ticket)
Li Youzhi played a word game, classifying this new drama as a "family theme" to attract investment intentions, and then backhandedly encouraged netizens to come over to create public opinion. His method was not very clever.
Normally, this method of soliciting investment, which is almost a rogue one, would have been dealt with by the company issuing a statement with false information.
But not now!
Why?
In the past two days, with the arrest of a gang that had previously trafficked powerful people, the information provided by the traffickers has been exposed by the news media, which has aroused widespread heated discussion in society.
On Weibo, social video platforms like Douishou are even more popular!
At this time, Li Youzhi announced a film and television project on the theme of anti-trafficking, which can be said to have stepped on this social pain point.
What is a film and television company like Qiang Sheng essentially? It is a content manufacturer!
The recognition of the audience and society is obviously more important than millions of investments.
Liu Yun's family.
"So... our movie channel is ready to invest in this project?"
"Hey, that's it, I know your attitude. Thank you, Director Wang. Let's talk later! Okay, okay..."
Watching Tu Zheng put down the phone, Liu Yun blinked at the side.
"Brother Zheng, what do the film and television department of the movie channel say?"
"Damn it, let this kid get put on fire! This kid's skills are really accurate. He is in charge of the film and television department of the movie channel and the Rongying Group. He only wants five million for his shaking hands. The amount of investment is a lot less, but no one is short of it if it is a lot. Now that public opinion has arisen, everyone is planning to hold their noses and admit it. Director Wang of the Movie Channel just said that he just invested, and Quan took it as a Support domestic literary and artistic film creation.”
Tu Zheng said angrily as he threw his cell phone on the coffee table like a young boy.
Tu Zheng was angry, but it wasn't all about investment.
Although Qiangsheng Film and Television's profits have declined in the past two years, its fundamentals are still there after all. Moreover, through "The Beginning", the project itself and the stock market also made a lot of money.
What he was angry about was Li Youzhi's method... This feeling of powerlessness of being manipulated and unable to resist rejection... He was like an old father, watching helplessly a will-o'-the-wisp boy coming to pick up his daughter, what he wanted It’s the same thing when your daughter tries to stop you but is dumped by saying “Dad, you don’t know him at all”!
Turning his head to look at Tu Susu in the kitchen, Tu Zheng instantly felt that his head was super big.
How come I met such a boy?
What a sin!
"Brother Zheng, shall we invest the five million?"
Seeing the anger and depression on Tu Zheng's face, Liu Yun asked tentatively.
"Five million is a small thing, but I'm so unhappy!"
Following Liu Yun's probing, Tu Zheng's belly full of gunpowder was instantly lit.
Realizing that his voice was too loud and disturbed Mrs. Liu and Tu Susu who were chatting in the kitchen, Tu Zheng suppressed his anger and lowered his voice.
"It's obvious that he is looking for investment, but I still have to go by his ideas? No, I can't tolerate his bad temper! He must know that he has no say in some matters, I am the decisive one factor!"
"..."
Looking at Tu Zheng, who was sitting on the sofa and furious, Liu Yun shrank his neck.
What's this feeling of helpless rage?
Are you sure you are talking about film investment and not something else?
With the desire to win burning in his eyes, Tu Zheng waved to Liu Yun.
"You called that guy just now. What is the investment structure of the "Dear" project now?"
"Xiao Zhi said that they and Guang Culture are planning to invest 8 million. We are strong, Rongying Group, Movie Channel Production Center, and Doushou each have 5 million. Then there is also a private investment group with 3 million, for a total of 31 million Investment. What he means is that the filming of this film is not difficult, but in order to prepare for the Spring Festival, he wants to find more celebrities to come and guest star, and the budget for actors' remuneration is up to 16 million."
Facing Liu Yun's reply, Tu Zheng nodded, thought for a moment, and patted his thigh;
"Lao Liu, tell that guy, we will invest 10 million yuan in this project as the main investor! As the main investor, the protagonist asked him to step aside for me, and we will decide the casting! Lao Liu, go back and sell your favors, acting skills Add the actors and actresses to the group!
Regardless of whether the project is profitable or not, this time the kid must be sober; let him know what it means to know that the earth is thick and the sky is high, and that there are people outside the world and there is a sky outside the sky, and let him know who is the sky! "
"..."
Hearing Tu Zheng's so-called manipulation, Liu Yun grinned.
confirmed.
This investment...he is more or less emotional!
…
When he received investment receipts from several film and television companies, Li Youzhi was already preparing to attend the Starry Night Ceremony.
Li Youzhi was deeply moved when he heard Liu Yun's request from the employer.
Look, what is friendship and what is partnership?
After all, they are Qiang Sheng Film and Television, and they are worthy of being old acquaintances who have shouldered guns together and...well, made movies together.
After knowing that "Dear" is a niche literary film with an anti-trafficking theme, he still offered to double the investment and become the main investor...
Mr. Tu is a great man!
As for whether to play the leading role or not?
Li Youzhi didn't care very much.
Why?
Because the film "Dear" is a group drama, it can be said that everyone is the protagonist!
"Xiao Zhi, Mr. Tu has no other meaning in this decision. Maybe he just thought that the film "Dear" is a niche literary film, and using movie actors with more box office appeal, the box office performance may be better. "
On the starry night, the event ceremony was held.
Looking at the celebrities on the red carpet in the distance who were being baptized by media cameras, Li Youzhi chuckled and turned to look at Liu Yun.
"Brother Liu, it's okay. I don't care about the starring role, as long as this film is made. Since there is no problem with Qiang Sheng Film and Television, I will go back to Rongdian tomorrow to prepare. As for participating in the film, I will just play the role of Han Dezhong. There aren’t many scenes for this character, so I try to put the scenes for this character in the front row during filming, so that I can have more energy to do publicity work for this drama.”
In the original version of the film "Dear" that Li Youzhi remembers, the protagonist Tian Wenjun was played by Huang Bo.
He originally planned to take on this role by himself, but now that the employer's father has casting requirements, Li Youzhi didn't force it.
After all, this character is not very compatible with me, because in the setting of the movie, this character is a thirty-two-year-old divorced man with a messy life. I am too handsome now...
So after hearing Liu Yun's request, Li Youzhi immediately thought of the third male lead in "Dear", the role of Han Dezhong, the leader of the search group played by Zhang Yi in his memory.
When deciding on this script, Li Youzhi was still thinking about what kind of actor should be chosen for this role.
But as an important role that drives the plot, there are high requirements for acting and image. And although this character doesn't have many roles, he is actually very gripping.
Now that he can't play the leading role, Li Youzhi feels that he might as well take the role himself.
"Han Dezhong?"
Hearing what Li Youzhi said, Liu Yun smacked his lips.
He had already read the script of "Dear" and was deeply impressed by Han Dezhong's character.
"The third male lead? The wealthy businessman of the child-hunting group? This role really doesn't have many roles..."
"It's okay, it's for art!"
Smiling and patting Liu Yun's arm, Li Youzhi, under the instructions of the on-site staff, adjusted the stand-up collar of his shirt inside the Chinese formal suit, and strode towards the ceremony center in front of the cameras of the media reporters.
Looking at Li Youzhi's back, Liu Yun clicked his tongue and followed him in big strides.
Based on his understanding of Li Youzhi, he always felt that... this guy agreed to Tu Zheng's request so easily. There was... some deceit involved!
…
The Shaking Star Night is actually a large-scale celebrity live show.
On the night of the ceremony where big names gathered, Li Youzhi, a newcomer in the film and television industry and an Internet celebrity with more than 25 million followers, was not the protagonist.
After simply accepting interviews with several media and winning the "Annual Work Creation Award" and the "Annual Fan Activity Special Award" issued by the Douishou platform, Li Youzhi's star-studded night was over.
The second phase of "The Beginning" profit sharing has been discussed, the Starry Night has ended, and the "Dear" project has been finalized. Li Youzhi's purpose of coming to Shanghai this time can be said to be complete.
Early the next morning.
After receiving a call from Wang Hai and learning that he had left for Chengdu, Li Youzhi immediately booked a high-speed train ticket for the return trip and boarded the high-speed train back to Chengdu with Assistant Tu, who had been on leave for three days.
In the next few days, Li Youzhi successively secured investment contracts with Rongying Group, Movie Channel Film and Television Department, Doushou and Qiangsheng Film and Television, and received a full capital injection, officially launching the "Dear" project.
There are only two and a half months left before the Chinese New Year. "Dear" wants to be released in time for the Spring Festival, and the production time is actually very tight.
Movies are not like online dramas. There is no situation where the platform will be blamed after it is broadcast first and then reviewed. If you want it to be released in theaters, you must get the Dragon Label, and the review process takes at least two weeks.
In this way, the time for shooting and editing is actually just over a month.
After all the investment steps were settled, Li Youzhi mobilized the traitors from Heguang Culture and Tongchen Society, and started preparations with Liu Yun, who was in charge of directing "Dear" this time and who arrived at Rongdian first.
This busy work has arrived on December 10th.
Rongdian, the filming location of "Dear".
With his hands behind his back, Tu Zheng stood next to the set as he accepted the greetings from several powerful staff members in the crew.
"Brother Zheng, are you here?"
Seeing Tu Zheng standing beside the set with his hands behind his back, Liu Yun quickly put down his work and ran over.
"The past two days have been busy with the opening ceremony and preparations for the first filming. Are you busy?"
Patting Liu Yun's shoulder, Tu Zheng chuckled and glanced around the studio. When he saw that in addition to the camera crew's own cameras, there were several other media cameras, he couldn't help but raise his hand.
"What is this for?"
"Brother Zheng, isn't this the first scene of filming today? The one with Shuishou is responsible for the publicity and distribution of this time. On the first day of filming, someone came over to make publicity and shooting materials."
Hearing this, Tu Zheng nodded.
He glanced at the actors on the set who were ready to start shooting, and he narrowed his eyes.
This time for the casting of "Dear", he went directly to the Shanghai Xinghan Casting Studio and asked for some favors. As for the supporting roles, he found veterans with solid acting skills in the film and television industry.
As for the protagonist, after learning that Andy Lau wanted to develop into mainland film and television, he even joined hands with the investors of "Dear" and directly hired this king who has been popular for more than 20 years with a salary of 14 million. Come here and play the role of the protagonist Tian Wenjun.
Looking at Li Youzhi, who suddenly seemed inconspicuous among the big and small celebrities at the scene, Tu Zheng chuckled.
"How has this kid been doing these two days?"
"It's not bad. I feel like he's quite happy. I don't know why he keeps having such a silly time every day when he gets to the set. He laughs so hard that my hair goes down..."
Upon hearing Tu Zheng's inquiry, Liu Yun smacked his lips and returned.
"The filming will start soon. Let me take good care of him. In the past, this kid made a low-budget movie and he was the protagonist. He was so awesome. This movie will take care of him and dampen his spirit!"
With a chuckle, Tu Zheng patted Liu Yun on the shoulder and whispered an instruction in a low voice.
"Don't worry, Brother Zheng, I know what's going on."
Grinning and nodding, Liu Yun sighed secretly.
It’s really hard for me to be a good person when I’m caught in the middle...
"Director, the setting is OK!"
"The equipment is fine!"
"The lighting team and the radio team are in place!"
Hearing a series of greetings from the studio, Liu Yun quickly waved to Tu Zheng and trotted back to the main camera position.
Within the set.
Looking at the cast members who were holding the script and preparing for the filming, Li Youzhi grinned almost to the base of his ears.
Damn it, originally I was thinking of relying on my own ability to find a big shot to come over.
Seeing Liu Dehua, who was studying the script with the help of his assistant, Hao Leilei, a young female star of the Chinese drama and Golden Eagle TV drama queen, and several other senior costars who often appeared in film and television dramas, Li Youzhi silently stretched out his finger. head.
One D-level treasure chest, two D-level treasure chests...nine D-level treasure chests, hahahaha!
"Brother Zhi, let me tell you, the pressure on the set is a bit strong this time... I feel like this lineup has suddenly disappeared for us..."
Just as Li Youzhi was secretly excited, Liu Meng, who was in charge of the sidekick business, smacked his lips and said with lingering fear.
Feeling that it was the first time that he had walked out of the novice village and participated in a non-low-budget film crew, the somewhat frightened Nizi sighed, and Li Youzhi twitched his eyebrows.
Feeling a bit oppressive?
Then Brother Zhi hasn’t come yet!
With this in mind, Li Youzhi directly brought up the system panel with his mind.
Looking at the experience card for the peak crying scene that he pulled out when he was in Shanghai, he directly chose to apply!
Beep!
[The Peak Experience Card has taken effect, and the remaining free trial time is 6:23:59...]
call!
Li Youzhi grinned as he felt a coolness rushing over his face and tear glands.
Come!
After watching the movie king, turn on the intensity!
PS: All the preparations are done, the next step is to explode all the way! I will finish this climax today!