Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 1376 Self-made drama

Chapter 1268

After the meeting, Lin Daoqiu called Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui to his office.

"what happened?"

After Lin Daoqiu sat down, his brows began to frown.

Wen Jun quickly explained to Lin Daoqiu.

"Brother Qiu, it's not that we don't work hard, it's just that TV dramas and major productions are all adapted from bought novels, and the scripts we write basically have little room for development."

"Novels by famous writers are guaranteed ratings, and TVB is the same. Our self-produced dramas are all small productions, and it is even more difficult to get good ratings when we compete with TVB."

Zheng Danrui also helped out, and he was also a little helpless with the problems faced by the scriptwriting department.

From the beginning of ATV to the present, the screenwriting department has become a place to change scripts for TV stations, not to create scripts.

Lin Daoqiu didn't understand the situation before, so he wouldn't blame the two of them for this.

But now that he knows it, he can't let this situation continue, otherwise, the TV station doesn't need any screenwriting department, just change its name to the adaptation department.

"I'm not opposed to the TV station buying famous novels to adapt, but if the screenwriting department is reduced to only revise and cannot create excellent scripts, then this will be a big problem."

Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui nodded as they listened, but they didn't have any specific and effective measures, unless Lin Daoqiu ordered to set the ratio of the TV station's self-produced dramas.

Otherwise, everyone is more willing to buy famous novels to adapt, just like "The Legend of Condor Heroes", which is about to be released, which is exactly what Lin Daoqiu made the final decision.

"How about this, from Monday to Friday from 06pm to 30:[-], broadcast the TV station's self-produced indoor sitcom, and let the screenwriter department practice their skills."

The production cost of indoor sitcoms is low, and you can shoot with just a few studios. It can be said that this is a good opportunity for the screenwriting department to practice.

Lin Daoqiu plans to train a group of screenwriters first, and then gradually increase the proportion of oriental self-produced dramas.

"Brother Qiu already has a script?"

Wen Jun thought that Lin Daoqiu had already thought up the script.

But as soon as he finished asking, Lin Daoqiu gave him a hard look.

"This kind of indoor sitcom still needs me to give the script? Can't you think about it yourself? For example, the family's short story, the stories between family members, etc."

Being stared at by Lin Daoqiu like this, Wen Jun quickly lowered his head in fright.

"Also, don't pick the most popular ones for the leading role, after all, they don't have time to make sitcoms every day."

Lin Daoqiu did not intend to let people like Zhao Yazhi, Zheng Shaoqiu, and Michelle act as the leading actors. Although doing so would have good results, doing so would prevent them from participating in the filming of other TV dramas.

While listening, Wen Jun was writing down the key points that Lin Daoqiu said.

Although a sitcom sounds simple, the script actually requires screenwriting. Each episode is a short story that cannot be repeated.

"Twenty episodes will be filmed first, and then broadcast while filming, and will start after the Chinese New Year."

Lin Daoqiu asked Wen Jun and the others to film a sitcom before.

The ratings of that drama can only be said to be mediocre, after all, the leading actors are mainly students from the original artist training class.

And when Lin Daoqiu was thinking about the list of leading actors for the next drama, he suddenly remembered a person. He had participated in the "Starlight Talent Singing Contest" back then, but in the end he fell from 32 to 16.

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Zhang Weijian has been working hard to learn acting skills since he joined ATV's training class.

But it's a pity that his appearance is not eye-catching, and he became a monk halfway through. He doesn't have any outstanding performance in acting, and his grades in the training class can only be said to be average.

He remembered that he once boasted in front of Li Tong, saying that one day he would become a very good artist like Leslie Cheung, whether it was singing or acting.

However, it has been almost a year, from ATV to Oriental TV, most of the time he can only participate in the performance of TV dramas as a secondary role.

Even in general variety shows, it is difficult for Zhang Weijian to get any shots.

If Dongfang hadn't raised the salaries of the trainees, I'm afraid Zhang Weijian would have planned to return to the bar to sing.

He had just returned to the TV station from the studio and was preparing to participate in the recording of a variety show. When he was going upstairs, Zhang Weijian suddenly met Li Tong.

"Brother Tong."

He greeted the other party respectfully, it can be seen that Zhang Weijian still respects Li Tong very much.

After all, it was still relying on the relationship of the other party to enter the ATV training class.

"I'm looking for you everywhere, follow me."

Li Tong looked around, and after confirming that there was no one there, he whispered to Zhang Weijian.

Although he didn't know what Li Tong wanted to say to him, Zhang Weijian followed him to his office obediently.

Li Tong has been transferred to the artist department before, but in fact his real position is Zhang Weijian's manager.

It's just that only Lin Daoqiu and Li Tong knew about this matter, and the others didn't know about it, including Zhang Weijian.

"Tai Li is planning to make a sitcom recently and is looking for actors. I plan to recommend you to play one of the main roles."

As soon as Zhang Weijian sat down, he heard the news that surprised him from Li Tong.

After the other party finished speaking, Zhang Weijian was completely stunned, looking at the other party without blinking.

"why do not you talk?"

Li Tong felt very strange, did Zhang Weijian not want this opportunity?

"Brother Tong, why are you... why are you so kind to me?"

Zhang Weijian really couldn't understand why Li Tong was so kind to him and kept helping him over and over again.

I am just a very ordinary little actor, there is no benefit for the other party to help him like this, why does he keep doing this.

"It's simple, I'm doing it for myself."

Li Tong smiled mysteriously, making Zhang Weijian even more confused.

Seeing Zhang Weijian's puzzled expression, Li Tong explained to him with some embarrassment.

"Because I think you will definitely become a big star in the future, so before you become a big star, I will help you as much as I can. When you become a big star, I can also ascend to heaven, right?"

Li Tong had thought about these words before, and he had expected that Zhang Weijian would ask him this way one day.

Sure enough, Zhang Weijian easily accepted what Li Tong said.

"Brother Tong, I swear to God here, if one day I can really stand out, I will never forget your kindness. At that time, I will ask you to be my manager, and we will fight together."

Li Tong naturally had to pretend to be grateful and nodded while listening.

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