I didn't want to be an actor

Chapter 79 is here! (35)

Of course Divine Comedy can make money!
The song "Guangdong Love Story" brought Guangdong Rain God more than 100 million yuan in revenue.

If a song is popular, even if there is only one, you can basically make a living from it for the rest of your life by selling various copyrights and usage rights.

Especially now that we have entered the digital age and the copyright age!
“This song is pretty earthy and exciting…”

"I know, but isn't 'Gangnam Style' also a local style? I just have one request, to promote this song with all your strength!"

"…Fine."

Ma Hao is a little worried about the critics’ opinions…

"Seaweed Dance" is indeed a rustic and cheerful song, not very nutritious...

There will definitely be controversies such as kitsch and money-making.

Not mainstream enough...

Shen Liang didn't care. It was just a money-making work!
In fact, we often hear some singers passionately shouting on the stage, "Music is my dream" and "I just want to sing." However, if this dream is destined not to support you, will you still be so dedicated?
Making music is not that hopeless. Although for most people, making music cannot make money directly, it can make money indirectly.

Because their target is not just singers, but stars.

Many times, they just want to get a ticket into the entertainment industry through singing.

Once you become a so-called star, isn't it easy to make money?
If singing doesn’t make money, I’ll make movies. If acting isn’t good enough, I’ll go on variety shows and take commercial performances. If I do well, I’ll endorse a product or something. If I really can’t make it, I’ll do live streaming, sing, and sell products. It’s still much better than someone who has never been in the circle, right?
Oh, yes, endorsement.

Ma Hao said something: "There is a beverage brand that wants you to be its spokesperson..."

"Pepsi?"

"…Pepsi usually looks for the most popular one, you're still a little short..." Ma Hao criticized, and then said: "It's Watsons distilled water!"

Shen Liang's eyes lit up: "Distilled water?"

"Right...if it's inappropriate, I'll just push it?"

"No, how much is the endorsement fee?"

"300 million for half a year...the price they offered is quite high...that's why I asked you!"

"300 million..." Shen Liang calculated his price...

After the EP "Flowers Along the Way" was released, his reputation spread further. Moreover, the company is now very strict with Shen Liang and pays great attention to his reputation. He is basically not allowed to take on commercial performances. If he does take on performances, he will only take on large-scale evening parties. He will not lower his status for money...

Many brands want him to be their spokesperson. At this stage, the market price for his endorsement fee is 400 million per year...

But Ma Hao felt that Shen Liang could still reach a higher level, so he declined most of the commercial endorsements.

Watsons distilled water...

The asking price is 300 million for half a year...

It is indeed higher than the market price, and it is only a half-year endorsement!

“…You ask them, I’ll help write a promotional song, I’ll sing it myself, and then add another 200 million to the price!”

“…Promotional song?”

"Correct!"

"Do you have stock?"

“…I have some ideas…”

"Okay, then record a demo and I'll give it to them to listen to!"

What song is it?

Of course it’s “Love You 105 Degrees”!

……

Guo Fan contacted Wu Jing through Zhang Miao...

Zhang Miao is the general manager of BJ Culture’s film division.

Later, BJ Culture went bankrupt, and he led several people from the film division to form BJ Wonderful Culture! He participated in the investment of "Hello, Li Huanying", "The King of Bath", "Sniper"... and "The Lion Boy"...

"The Wandering Earth" is a project that Zhang Miao strongly supports!
I heard that Guo Fan wanted to find Wu Jing to act in the film, so of course I am willing to negotiate...

They drank some wine first and made Wu Jing drunk. Wu Jing agreed to this for some unknown reason.

Then, read the script...

The script of "The Wandering Earth" is very well written, this is the premise!

If the script wasn't well written, Wu Jing wouldn't have agreed to act in it.

Then he followed Guo Fan to Qingdao and got to know the cast and crew, including Wu Mengda, Li Guangjie and Shen Liang...

"Shen Liang? The Shen Liang who is at odds with Yunshe?"

“…Yes,” Guo Fan said quickly, “But he’s a good actor, works very hard, and has a good relationship with most of the crew members… He just has a bit of a stubborn temper!”

"He has a tough temper? Isn't he a popular young star?"

"He's not a traffic star..." Guo Fan thought for a moment and replied, "He's different from the average traffic star I know..."

Wu Jingman was curious: "Different? What's different?"

"…He has an assistant…who has a very good personality and doesn't make trouble or hype himself…"

"No hype?" Wu Jing sneered: "Then how did I know about his following Deyun Society?"

Guo Fan didn't know what to say, so he could only reply: "...You will know when you meet him. I believe you will definitely change your opinion of him."

Wu Jing has a close relationship with Deyun Society. Wu Jing and his wife both provided on-site support for the 15th and 20th anniversary celebrations of Deyun Society.

At the 20th anniversary celebration, Wu Jing not only showed up to show his support, but also performed his crosstalk debut on stage with Xie Nan.

There were almost no well-known stars at the premiere of Wolf Warrior 2, but Guo Degang went. Of course, on the one hand, he was there to support Teacher Yu, and Teacher Yu also followed Wu Jing throughout the promotional activities.

Wu Jing also starred in Deyun Society’s movie “19th Generation of Ancestors” and went to the scene to support…

Shen Liang has publicly expressed his disdain for Guo Degang and Deyun Society more than once...

As Guo Degang's good friend, Wu Jing must be dissatisfied with Shen Liang!

……

“This is the filming location of The Wandering Earth, Qingdao Film and Television City!”

Shen Liang held his phone and walked around the outside of the film and television city, broadcasting live: "Let's go take a look inside the studio? Are you kidding? The movie hasn't been released yet, and you want to expose the props and scenes? Do you want me to be fired?"

It was like this, Guo Fan went to BJ to "invite" Wu Jing to join, the director left, the crew could only shoot some empty scenes, the actors didn't need to appear on camera, Shen Liang also took a day off...

"Why aren't you filming?"

"The director went to invite big names to join... There is a space line that needs big stars to join..."

"Only with the blessing of big stars can we find investors to add money. Otherwise, there will only be ground lines, the plot will be incomplete and not good to watch..."

"We have already spent 1.2 million yuan... We need to prepare at least 8000 million yuan for post-production... Therefore, this big shot cannot take money. If he does, our crew won't be able to afford it!"

"It depends on sincerity. As long as the actors come to our crew, they are basically moved by the atmosphere of the crew. Even Uncle Da and Uncle Li Guangjie couldn't accept the money..."

"Me? I didn't take any money, I even invested some..."

"How much have you invested? Currently, you have invested 15 million, and you are going to invest another million to make up the % investment share!"

"I definitely invested in this movie because I think it's good... It's a hard science fiction, a new genre, it's either going to be a hit or it's going to be cannon fodder, there's no middle ground, I certainly believe it will be a hit!"

“…Don’t believe it? Then just wait for the movie to be released!”

"It probably won't work next year. We need to reserve at least eight months for post-production...it depends on the producers and distributors' ideas."

During the live broadcast, Chen Jiadong suddenly ran over and said, "Brother Liang, Director Guo is back!"

"So fast... looks like everything is going well..." As he spoke, he said to his brothers in the live studio, "I have something to do, I'll continue the live stream tonight... I'm logging off now!"

(End of this chapter)