Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 773 renamed "Running"

The next day was March 2st.

Early in the morning, Xingchen Film and Television Company updated its latest official Weibo status.

“………Due to copyright issues, the second season of “Running Man” has been terminated…

Details are as follows:

1. The copyright of "Running Man" has been taken back by South Korea...

Second, Xingchen Films and Jiangsu and Zhejiang Satellite TV will no longer participate in or produce this type of variety show under the name of "Running Man"...

three,………"

On the first day of the Spring Festival, Xingchen Film and Television Company made a big move.

As a domestic variety reality show, there is no need to say much about the popularity and topic volume of "Running Man".

The Weibo posts of Xingchen Film and Television Company directly dominated the entertainment headlines and hot search lists.

"What's going on? Is it over?"

"Holy crap, is this true? We're still waiting for the third season!"

"Damn, Xingchen Films has really banned Korean movies so thoroughly that they even gave up on such a popular variety show?"

"It should be that they don't want to give the copyright, otherwise Xingchen Films would definitely not give up such a popular variety show."

The Internet was in an uproar, with all kinds of discussions popping up.

However, netizens were shocked as this was one of the top three hit variety shows of the year and the number one reality show in the country.

"Running Man" has been aired for two consecutive seasons, so its popularity goes without saying.

Even at the end of the second season, the calls from countless viewers and netizens for the third season could only be described as overwhelming and passionate.

Several permanent guests and a few flying guests were able to top the list thanks to this show.

Many movies, including Star Films, also regard this program as one of the best promotional platforms before they are released.

Looking back at the first two seasons, the number of fans, commercial value, and endorsements of "Running Man" have all been rising steadily, making a large number of film and television companies in the industry envious.

But I didn’t expect it’s gone now?

For a while, there were all kinds of news in the circle.

The Weibo posts of several regular guests are extremely lively, with countless comments asking various questions.

After a short while, Deng Chao responded first: "Well, Running Man has ended, and we will obey the arrangements of the investors..."

Subsequently, Zheng Kai, Wang Baoqiang and others responded.

Seeing this, netizens completely believed that the show was gone, although it might not ever appear in China due to copyright issues.

But even if South Korea's SBS TV station cooperates with other domestic companies, this group of elderly people will most likely never appear on this variety show again.

At Huayi Company, after Wang Zhonglei saw the news, his first reaction was to let us do it.

In his opinion, with the relationship between Huayi and the South Korean entertainment industry, it would not be a problem to obtain the copyright.

Thinking of this, Wang Zhonglei directly called Li Xue and gave her instructions.

"Have a good talk with them. This matter must be resolved."

“We told them that if they were willing to give the copyright to Huayi, we could invite South Korean artists to be permanent guests on the show.”

Wang Zhonglei attached great importance to this opportunity and thought of many things in an instant.

"Invite South Korean artists?" Li Xue asked hesitantly.

Wang Zhonglei naturally understood what the other party meant, but the domestic ban on Korean culture was led by Xingchen Film and Television Company, and it was not a mandatory national regulation, so he had no intention of paying any attention to Gu Wei.

Furthermore, although Gu Wei took the lead in banning South Korea, South Korean movies and TV series can still be shown and broadcast in mainland China.

Well-known South Korean artists still have many fans in China. Although not as many as in previous years, it is definitely enough for Huayi to make a fortune.

"Well, that's it."

"Ok."

.........

It was bustling outside, but Gu Wei and Miss Liu had just come out of the company's cinema.

After the audition, Gu Wei did not put compiling the list first, but accompanied Miss Liu out for a walk and to see a movie.

After watching "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies", the final film in the series, Gu Wei felt that the viewing experience was still very good.

In particular, the grand war scenes accompanied by a large number of CG special effects dazzled all the audience.

The ticket price is one hundred yuan, and it’s well worth it!

“Can the special effects of The Great Wall achieve this effect?”

In the car, Miss Liu, who was sitting in the passenger seat, asked while fastening her seat belt.

"There's no problem with the special effects." Gu Wei replied while holding the steering wheel.

"Ah, I'm looking forward to the release of The Great Wall."

"I'm looking forward to it too."

Regarding "The Great Wall" with changed script and actors, Gu Wei has already determined in his mind that it will surpass the original version of time and space. As for how much it will surpass, he is not sure now.

Now it all depends on Zhang Yimou’s performance.

After returning home, Gu Wei took out his phone and sent a text message. Around 2 p.m., the official Weibo account of Xingchen Film and Television Company was updated again.

“After consultation with Jiangsu and Zhejiang Satellite TV, the two sides reached a new cooperation…

A new variety reality show called "Running" will be launched after the new year. The program adopts a theme model and incorporates a main line with more contemporary and regional significance in its settings...

In the new model, the entertainment and PK sessions of the artists will be different from those in "Running Man"...

The guests who were previously regular guests on "Running Man" will once again be on "Running Man"...

In the original time and space, "Running Man" and "Running Man" were adapted and produced based on the same copyright.

Even though the name was changed later, the copyright remained unchanged.

The change made by Xingchen Film and Television Company this time, in addition to directly changing its name, also represents a change in copyright.

You have to know that "Running" is different from "Running Man" and "Running Brothers". Even in English grammar, the meanings are different.

Just like the famous "Jordan" trademark issue, after several years of struggle, the Chinese still won the case.

Ever since Gu Wei fell out with the South Korean entertainment industry over the ban on Korean entertainment, Xingchen Film and Television and Jiangsu and Zhejiang Satellite TV have been considering the copyright issue of "Running Man".

At first, Song Ge suggested removing the word "brothers" and then we make it ourselves.

But after consideration, Gu Wei felt that this approach would not work, so after discussion, "Running" was born.

Regarding this name, the official Weibo account of Xingchen Film and Television Company explained it very clearly, including that the post-production mode is also different from "Running Man".

In other words, the two shows are completely unrelated.

"Will South Korea's SBS TV agree to this change? Will they file a lawsuit later?"

After reading the news online, Miss Liu asked with some concern.

"Haha, what's there to be afraid of with two different programs? If the other party really wants to sue, then go ahead. Can we still be afraid of those Koreans in our country?" Gu Wei said nonchalantly.

Since they can post on Weibo, both parties have considered all the consequences. It is precisely because of the support of Xingchen Film and Television Company that Jiangsu and Zhejiang Satellite TV agreed to do so.

Anyway, if anything goes wrong, Gu Wei will be there to take the lead, so what is there to be afraid of?
As for Gu Wei, he has nothing to be afraid of. These Koreans have applied for so many mainland holidays and cultural heritages internationally, but does anyone in China care about them?
They just have to do what they are supposed to do. Who would pay attention to the barking of these Koreans who are crawling under the tyranny of the financial tycoons and are surrounded by American troops?
While the two were discussing, netizens were confused again.

"Well, you're making fun of us!"

"Fuck, why are you panting so hard? Why don't you just say it's because of copyright issues and change the name?"

"Hahahaha, "Running", haha!"

“I have to say, great directors really know how to have fun!”

"It's still pretty much the same just by changing the name. Do the Koreans agree?"

"The guy above, speaking of this, I'm going to give you some basic knowledge about the 'Jordan trademark'."

"Haha, I know that. Nike didn't even succeed in the lawsuit, let alone the Koreans..."

...

It has to be said that the first two seasons of "Running Man" did have a huge impact.

So much so that after the announcement by Xingchen Film and Television Company, "Running" immediately became a hot search and firmly occupied the top spot.

People in the circle were dumbfounded. No one thought it could be played like this?
Wang Zhonglei of Huayi Company was also confused, but the other party still did not stop.

While actively contacting SBS TV station, he had even considered becoming a permanent guest on the Huayi version of "Running Man".

"Baby, Chen He..." Wang Zhonglei muttered to himself.

At the same time, the regular guests, led by Deng Chao and Wang Baoqiang, naturally posted on Weibo one by one to confirm that they would participate in the show.

Now, netizens were completely amused.

The same permanent guests, just with different names, are acceptable to most people.

It has to be said that in this win-win situation, only the Koreans at South Korea's SBS TV station went crazy.

...

Even with the arrival of the Spring Festival, when major movies were being promoted vigorously, "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" was reaping crazy box office revenue.

The news about "Running" is still the focus of attention in the circle, but Xingchen Film and Television only announced the new name, but did not reveal any specific information.

After Gu Wei finished the audition, he stayed at home for several days because there were always media reporters waiting at the company, and he would be surrounded as soon as he went to the company.

According to the plan, the investment promotion meeting for the first season of "Running" will be held in March, and the permanent guests will remain unchanged.

Even though Wang Baoqiang had previously talked to Gu Wei about wanting to quit "Running Man", because the show had just changed its name, Gu Wei still convinced him that he could not leave at least in the first season and that the original cast must be maintained.

Correspondingly, Gu Wei also agreed to support Wang Baoqiang's dream of becoming a director in the future, with conditions similar to those promised to Huang Bo.

In this way, Wang Baoqiang will definitely not appear in the military-themed variety show that he participated in in his original time and space.

Wang Baoqiang finds this result very acceptable. After all, compared with variety shows, getting support for his future plans is obviously more important.

For several days in a row, "Running" continued to be popular.

But as time went by, people in the industry turned their attention to movies.

In addition to the dozens of films that will be released during the Spring Festival, the results of the audition and casting for "The Battle of Nantianmen" has gradually become the most discussed topic.

A large number of celebrities, especially those who participated in the event but did not get the script immediately, are waiting anxiously...

.........

(End of this chapter)