this man is not calm

Chapter 296 Busy

In fact, there is another more important factor that Jin Shang did not directly mention to Nan Dalong, which is the so-called "industrialization" development of the film and television drama industry.

Movies that are supposed to be cultural industries seem to be incompatible with industrialization, but in fact it is not the case.

Hollywood movies can quickly conquer cities and territories and become popular around the world. In addition to comprehensive national strength and cultural advantages, there are also factors such as the development, institutionalization and high degree of specialization of the film industry. Bring to market.

As the number increases, there must be one that everyone likes more.

As for the so-called artistic level, personal heroism and flashy superhero movies that "do not talk about martial ethics" are not even qualified to talk about. Those so-called blockbusters are not welcomed by their local Golden Globes and Oscars. It can be imagined that most Hollywood blockbusters are actually fast-food visual experiences, the product of movie commercialization to the extreme.

The level of the domestic film industry is not high yet. Even major theater equipment, photographic equipment, special effects software, etc. have to be imported. It is extremely difficult to shoot special effects blockbusters. Even if it can be done, the cost cannot be controlled.

If nothing else, the shooting cycle is difficult to compress. With the director-centered system prevailing, producers are very powerless most of the time.

There are also things like brokerage business, business development, film completion insurance, etc., not to mention.

There is a long way to go, and the situation is such that even Jin Shang and the Nan brothers cannot change it.

The two talked about the company's general plan for the second half of this year. Jin Shang did not give any specific opinions. He just left it to Nan Dabiao to control the specific implementation. Nan Dalong is also experienced and has some "crooked talent". , it is foreseeable that he will prosper in the entertainment industry.

After the negotiation was completed, Jin Shang was going to say hello to Zhang Yun and then go back. At this moment, there was movement on the phone, and it was Dai Yiqin who sent a text message.
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Twenty minutes later, Jin Shang met Dai Yiqin in a relatively quiet cafe near the company.

"I kept you waiting for a long time. I chatted with my little cousin for a while, so I was delayed."

"Not late, just right."

Lao Dai, who was in good spirits, poured tea for Jin Shang and asked the waiter to serve some snacks.

"I heard before that Xiao Jin is a very independent and strong person in business. Today I can see that he has the spirit of a successful person."

Since being accepted as a strategic shareholder of Changdi Culture, Dai Yiqin has been relatively busy, and the company has not held many regular meetings. This is the first time that we have gathered together to discuss future decisions in detail.

"It doesn't count. I tried to defy everyone's opinions today, and that was intentional."

After taking a sip of tea, the fragrance overflowed and the taste was a bit strong, but not bad. Jin Shang cheered up slightly and responded calmly,

"Xiao Biao is a man of some ability, but...his nature is too flexible. Da Biao has privately asked me to give him some advice when he is not around, especially not to let him do anything random."

The so-called "flexibility" is not a good evaluation. To put it nicely, it means that you are good at dancing and versatile. To put it more unpleasantly, it means that you have no principles, act recklessly, and easily break the bottom line. To put it simply, Xiao Biao is not bad in nature, but his self-control does not seem to be very strong. Especially when he is proud, he is prone to "floating" and then does some bad things.

When he was at home, he was under the supervision of the old man of the Nan family, and outside, Da Biao took him to do business. However, we are all adults, and Xiaobiao is so old that it is impossible to be as comprehensive as before.

Therefore, it is necessary for Jin Shang, the playboy and partner who makes him a little afraid, to say a few words at the appropriate time.

After hearing Jin Shang's truth, Dai Yiqin smiled calmly and sighed slightly:

"Our industry is a circle full of temptations. Handsome men and beautiful women have never been a scarce resource. They are feasting, feasting, and sensual. It's so joyful. Plus... Xiaobiao is still unmarried. I don't know how many young girls want to take shortcuts. Showing goodwill overtly and covertly.”

The entertainment industry is inherently a vanity fair, and there are few truly pure and flawless "White Lotus Flowers". One is willing to fight and the other is willing to suffer. As long as the boundaries are not crossed, others cannot control them.

In the past, with his father and brother watching over him, Xiao Biao rarely caused any trouble that was difficult to deal with. Now that he has started to act alone frequently, he needs to be more careful.

Jin Shang looked at the decoration in the store casually and said:

"As long as he doesn't cause trouble, he lurks a few starlets, or even hides his darlings in a golden house, keeps an extra wife, and lets them go. He's afraid that someone will set him up. There are no good men and women who can gain a foothold in this industry. I hope he pays more attention. . If there is anything unpleasant, if it reaches the ears of his old man, his legs will be broken. "

Speaking of the old man who had recently retired, Jin Shang couldn't help but find it interesting. He was usually a kind man with a very strict upbringing. He was just too busy to keep an eye on him. If he could find time to discipline his eldest son, that would be his limit. The younger son was almost "free range". ", it's not that Xiao Biao has become "crooked", but that his growth experience is different, and his temperament is quite different from Da Biao's.

"Xiao Biao is not stupid. He knows the importance. He is a successful person in his career. You can take care of it yourself. Let's not talk about this anymore. Brother Dai called me here. Is there something to discuss?"

"Well, something happened..."

Dai Yiqin nodded slightly and said,

"The crew of "Drunken Master", Mr. Nan wanted me to play the second role in the two protagonists..."

"This statement..."

Jin Shang chuckled.

The script was created by Jin Shang and was perfected by his screenwriters. The double protagonist is actually the absolute protagonist and the supporting role. Nan Dabiao probably meant that he wanted the director and on-site screenwriter to help. The later editing was a bit biased and gave Dai Yiqin the role. A little more, promote it as a double protagonist.

"It seems that Da Biao is very optimistic about this project. He is very courageous. There was no subdivision of humorous action comedy before. This is to let you take on the box office call and give you a ride."

As an action actor, it is best to have a foundation in martial arts or sports, but if you don't have one, it doesn't mean you won't be able to get ahead.

If it was all about real kung fu, then how did something like the "Five Lightning Whips" become so famous?

Before being exposed, he made a lot of money.

Kung Fu superstars on the big screen want actors to look like they can fight, but they don't really want to be martial arts masters.

Dai Yiqin will definitely not go on to become a dedicated Kung Fu superstar, but this does not prevent him from creating a "tough guy" image.

"So, I was a little hesitant about whether to take it. Although I am not in charge of the action, after all, it is a movie with martial arts as its selling point. It seems a bit useless for me to be in it."

"The project is successful, and the biggest credit is not you. If it fails, you can't escape the blame. Who made you so famous? It's inevitable that you are as good as the others."

Dai Yiqin is now actually faced with the dilemma of a traffic star in the Internet era. In the domestic music scene, Jin Shang has provided a batch of classic pop songs, coupled with the Nan brothers' promotion, there are indeed few domestic ones who can compete on the same stage. He established a brand of "strength faction".

But in the more competitive film and television industry, there is only so much that Jin Shang and the Nan brothers can do.

Even Dai Yiqin's fame through singing can become a double-edged sword that can hurt him accidentally.

Dai Yiqin's situation reminds Jin Shang of the singer Jacky Cheung in his previous life. As a versatile star, he has also had a smooth journey as an actor. Judging from his performance in his early works, he is also remarkable. Many His fans feel that this is a movie superstar who was delayed by singing.

The real situation is not wrong. Even a layman can see that Zhang Geshen's acting talent is indeed extraordinary.

However, in the era when he was active, Hong Kong films experienced a turbulent era of ups and downs. A large number of film and television stars emerged, and the competition was too fierce. This "Star Master", that "Fa Ge", the so-called "Brother" "The "sisters" are all still in good health. The older generation has not retired yet, and the rising stars are already waiting to catch up. With Zhang Geshen's acting talent and box office appeal, it is really hard to believe that she can beat them. Compared with the crazy involution of film and television actors, the music world is much better. The craze of "Tan and Zhang Zhan" has gone far away. Among the peers in the industry, there are few who can pose a direct threat to themselves. Compared with distractions, In addition, it is also a wise choice to devote all your efforts to popular songs.

Knowing clearly that there are tigers in the mountains, going to the tiger mountains requires courage, and it also requires the awareness to endure big failures and miss other opportunities.

If you have talent, you can succeed, that would be ideal, especially in the film and television industry where unspoken rules prevail.

In contrast, the interest chain in the pop music circle is shorter and more pure. As long as you are truly talented and appreciated by noble people, you have a good chance of getting ahead.

Therefore, the first step Jin Shang and the Nan brothers chose for Dai Yiqin to "become famous" is to sing, to "find" the fans from the past, and then make other plans.

only……

"The demand for this "Drunken Master" is very urgent, so I am just going to let you sing the theme song. I didn't ask you to participate in the performance originally. What's more... you don't have any schedule, right?"

"It's true. I'm also very confused. If I really go to film a movie and delay it for two or three months, a lot of things will change again. I took a look and found that the investment in "Drunken Master" is not small. It is considered to be relatively large among medium-sized productions. If there is a chance, I would like to try it, but..."

Seeing the other party's attitude, Jin Shang suddenly understood and couldn't help but waved his hands and said:

"It's impossible to change. This "Drunken Master" movie is not only a spin-off of the first action animation, but also one of the promotion strategies for the release of the game console Venus 2plus, and one of the promotion strategies for the official version of the popular game "The King of Fighters 1996". , involving billions of direct and indirect benefits, I can't force the 'machine' to stop when it has already started. If I do that, the loss will not be a matter of making one or two movies."

"Xiao Jin misunderstood. I didn't want to change the preparation plan, but I thought that the mid-year concert could be slightly rescheduled..."

"This... you think you can tolerate it, I don't care, what does Da Biao say?"

“President Nan’s intention is to communicate and make revisions as much as possible, but if that doesn’t work, I’ll take more than a week off in the middle, and then work overtime to try not to miss the schedule...”

During the filming process, every day of delay was costly, and without the protagonist, it would not be able to function at all.

Fortunately, Dai Yiqin's role is either one or the other. If we slightly adjust the shooting plan, maybe it will work, but...

"Then you won't have much rest time in the second half of the year. You can't make enough money. We are all still young, so there is no need to work hard."

"Mr. Jin misunderstood. It wasn't Mr. Nan who forced me to go, but he wanted to give it a try."

"understood."

Dai Yiqin himself is inclined to accept it. However, the promotion from Nan Dabiao is not enough. It needs the nod of the project leader Jin Shang.

To be honest, Jin Shang doesn't want to use the only money tree in his hand to death. He has to pay attention to the basic laws when harvesting wool. Dai Yiqin's brokerage business income accounts for half of Chang Di Culture. Although this is also the norm among peers, everyone's The personal relationship is good, but it is a bit exaggerated to always "squeeze" me like this. People are not steel machines, and they sometimes get tired.

But if it had been Dai Yiqin's own wish, Jin Shang wouldn't have stopped him.

"You should take the time to record the theme song of "Drunken Master" first. The promotion plan is about to begin. The crew of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" cannot be delayed. Communicate more with the crew. If you have any needs, mention them in advance to avoid being caught off guard. .”

Seeing that Jin Shang's attitude softened and he was inclined to agree, Dai Yiqin couldn't help but be overjoyed.

"I will, please trouble Xiao Jin. After more than ten years of rest, I am more busy with work, which makes me more fulfilled. People are so duplicitous, and they are full of complaints when they are tired. If they really have nothing to do, they will feel aggrieved. Panic. It’s a good thing to be more active while others are cheering you.”

"You should also spend more time with your family and children. The purpose of making money is to better enjoy life. If you can't even take care of your relatives and friends, even if you make a fortune, it will be meaningless. Success and pride must be shared with others to make it feel better. , just like a party, it’s a beautiful thing to have close friends and have fun over wine.”

"What Xiao Jin is talking about is, I heard that your mother's due date is approaching. Which hospital? Xiao Biao and I will take some time to visit..."

"How can a little nurse in the hospital have the time to do her job when a big star like you shows up?"

Jin Shang teased a few words, handwritten the address and ward number of the hospital and handed it over.

"Before you go, let Xiaobiao call my father first, so that no one will receive you."

"Row!"

After putting away the note and getting down to business, the two chatted about this year's league.

Because it is a major competition year, the schedule for the first half of the season has been compressed. In mid-May, eleven rounds have been played, and the half-season season will end at the end of the month.

The Northern United football team is currently ranked fourth, tied with third place, four points behind the first place, and the results are too good to be true.

"Is there any hope of upgrading this year and achieving the 'triple jump'? In less than ten years, I have entered the top league from the sixth level. I have an average level of brains, and my performance in leading the team is really good."

"There is hope, but...it depends on the situation."

The consequence of the compressed schedule is that the intervals between games are extremely short, there are many double matches a week, and the distraction of the Football Association Cup makes many teams uncomfortable.

At the beginning of the year, Jin Shang increased the team's later-stage support, especially strengthening the team's medical capabilities, introducing a scientific sports medicine management model, and constantly monitoring the physical condition and competitive status of the players, allowing the team to perform well in extremely intense events. , the injury situation is obviously better than that of competitors.

It was not obvious in the first five rounds, but the advantage of the Northern United Football Team became apparent as it went on. Their own personnel are relatively well-organized, their opponents are full of injured soldiers, their record is getting better and better, and their rankings are rising steadily.

"If you have money, you can recruit more outstanding players. The difference between the strength of the main players and the substitutes is not very obvious. The longer you go, the greater the team's advantage. There is still hope, but... it is not good to put too much pressure on the team for the time being. , let’s look at the second half of the season. If we don’t fall behind in the first few rounds, we will be prepared to spend money. Under the heavy rewards, there will be brave men.”

"That's great. After growing up, I finally get to watch a top league at home."

"It's a good time to have a big head. The boss has money and is willing to invest. The overall strength of the team is still good at the A-U level. The further back, the greater the advantage. As long as the club blocks off-field interference, it is still worth fighting for."

Once promoted to the first division, the value of the club will skyrocket. Of course, the investment will be much greater. Today's million-level expenditure is completely unsustainable. If you don't spend 20 to 30 million every year, it is estimated that it will be difficult to avoid relegation.

This was the situation before Jinyuan Football came, and it will be even more exaggerated in the future.

Of course, there are many benefits. Just like the expansion of Kintoki's Uniqlo, it requires an astonishing amount of funds. It takes several years to accumulate it by yourself. Now, with the endorsement of a well-known football club, loans are much easier. Being able to buy self-owned properties and open stores in Beijing is thanks to smooth financing channels.

Football clubs are like wings that give a tiger more power. Its direct profit-making ability is weak and you cannot expect to make money through it, but its indirect blessing effect is excellent.

(End of this chapter)