Huayu has been doing one good deed a day since 2001

Chapter 150 Hesitation for a second is disrespectful to oneself
March 3, Spring Equinox.

Li Wenyu has officially started filming "Dying to Survive" in Shanghai, and just returned to the hotel after a busy day of shooting.

Azhi and Wang Jing, including Wang Kai, Yang Di, Liu Yijun, Lei Jiayin, Guo Zhenni, Reyizha and many other Dark Glory creators have gathered to welcome them.

On February 2, Fei Jing sent the first ten episodes of the TV series to Beijing for Lao Li to review.

Another month has passed since then, and the remaining 6 episodes have naturally been completed.

It’s already airing in South Korea!
Lao Li simply said hello and planned to host a celebration dinner for the main creators tonight. The 2400 million yuan from the first and second rounds of broadcasts in South Korea had already been deposited into the Time Account.

Beijing TV also paid 80 per episode, and bought the first and second rounds for 1280 million.

After a brief greeting, the crowd moved to the buffet banquet hall. Ah Zhi sneaked up to Lao Li and rubbed his belly. "I can't hold it anymore. Brother Yu, you're so cute when you gain weight."

"I just wanted to satisfy my urge to masturbate."

Old Li glared at Azhi with disdain and said to Wang Kai and Liu Yijun, "You guys are going to become famous too, no matter how high the ratings of Glory Chasing Stars are."

"This TV series is also a career booster for you all."

"I won't say much more, Senior Brother Liu. Xiao Wang, what you should consider most is whether you will become an idol from now on, or whether you will be an actor with good acting skills."

Wang Kai excitedly raised his hands in a toast, "Thank you, boss. I will definitely work hard to improve myself and get involved in the drama world more often like those senior students."

Even now he still feels like he is dreaming.

Although he had signed with Time a long time ago, this is the leading male role in a super large project that is catching up with My Love from the Star and Goblin.

Is this what happened to him? The show is over!

It’s so unreal!
The first time she acted opposite him was with Azhi, who had already won the Golden Horse Award for Best Actress, and Zhang Bozhi, who debuted as a star girl in The King of Comedy.

Liu Yijun and Wang Kai have similar mindsets.

After graduating from the Beijing Film Academy, Lao Liu returned to his hometown and was almost exiled for five years, half an era, although his acting skills did not improve because he often participated in dramas.

He was also nominated for the Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor for his feature film.

But his resources, fame, etc. basically put him on the fringes of the entertainment industry.

I didn’t expect it to become such a huge hit all of a sudden, is it going to be famous?!
Li Wenyu smiled and said, "You must earn the money you deserve. Send some suitable advertisements to your agent and take them if you think you should."

"At least you have to make sure you have enough food, clothing, housing and transportation, but you can't take on too many things at random. You have to take it one step at a time."

After chatting with the two for a few more words, Lao Li walked towards Wang Jing.

Wang Jing was chatting with Yang Xi. By eavesdropping from a distance, Lao Li was sure that Fei Jing was inviting Yang Xi to join his new crew.

Seeing him and Azhi walking together, Fei Jing hurriedly greeted them politely.

Lao Li smiled and said, "If you have new projects, just push them forward normally. I'm just giving you a suggestion. Some people haven't been focusing on their film and television abilities lately."

"Always thinking of doing things secretly, Brother Jing, your crew must take control in time."

"Don't stand in the wrong place!"

It was during this period that the crew of Xiaoyuer and Hua Wuque had a fight between Xie Tingfeng and Zhang Weijian, which caused a big uproar.

Li Wenyu has done a lot since his rise.

At least when the Time Group promotes film and television projects, there won't be a situation where people working in the Hong Kong and Macau film and television circles are several levels higher than those in the mainland.

But it is undeniable that there are still many people in the circle who think they are superior to mainland practitioners, but they just cannot get the benefits of time.

There are also those who are envious, jealous and hateful, thinking that it was Huang Xiaoming, Yan Kuan, Deng, Jin Dong, Wang Kai and others who snatched away the leading male and second male roles that would have made them a big hit in Asia.

At this stage, there are young newcomers such as Chen Guanxi, Xie Tingfeng, and A Le, including the F4 team of Wanwan team, and Peng Yuyan.

Many of them were dissatisfied that the Time Series did not use them as the protagonists, but gave all the roles to mainland actors.

The difference is that some people complain and grumble in private gatherings with friends, some even criticize the gossip paparazzi, while others are just dissatisfied and dare not say anything.

For example, Ah Lok, who was robbed of his leading male role in Infernal Affairs 2, has complained to gossip magazines many times that his role was snatched away openly and forcefully.

The entertainment industry is too dark, and all kinds of insider injustices are prevalent.

Is this just a news report? Ah Le was attacked by Professor Huang's fans as if he was being cyberbullied.

You can't ignore the fact that F4's influence has doubled in this era.

Both Chen Guanxi and Xie Tingfeng are still dissatisfied but dare not speak out.

Wu Baige, who has been begging for money in Taiwan but has not been able to make any money, has more than once pulled the director or other behind-the-scenes people to give advice, saying that the status of the celebrities in Hong Kong and Macau is far greater than that in the mainland.

What is Lao Li’s attitude towards this?

He is now expressing his opinion.

Wang Jing quickly stood at attention. "Mr. Li, you're joking. Even if I were blind, I wouldn't mess around with those idiots. My IQ isn't that low."

"When a movie breaks the 100 million yuan box office in mainland China, more and more movies are aiming for 400 million or 500 million yuan. No one dares to go against the money, and people will do whatever they want."

"Besides, since your debut, Mr. Li, you have saved and helped countless unemployed people in the industry."

Fei Jing is not a simple director. It would be more appropriate to say that he is an assembly-line money-making businessman. Of course, he is not lacking in artistic spirit and often sponsors the production of other art films.

How to stand in this situation?

If you hesitate for even a second, it is a disgrace to your own IQ.

The biggest boss in the mainland is Li Baiyi, who is basically the richest man in 2004.

Is this something that needs to be considered?

Cecilia Cheung nodded hurriedly, "Yes, do you still need to consider this? Brother Yu, I've made a fortune. Last year, I only received 150 million for "One Nite in Mong Kok", and the maximum salary for other films is 200 million."

"But Samsung has given China Star a new advertising contract, offering a one-year contract worth 700 million to endorse Samsung mobile phones and laptops. If I am willing to promote concerts in Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and White Elephant, I will be fine."

"Run dozens of shows, and besides making money from ticket sales, give me another 10 million."

"This is because Dark Glory hasn't been broadcast in mainland China or Hong Kong."

"I was just about to ask you, White Elephant? You're sending five doctors to work? Are you serious or are you kidding me?"

Old Li, “…”

Before Li Wenyu could say anything, Fei Jing took a sip of his wine and said enviously, "Azhi, you really caught up with the good times. In the early 90s, there were not many people who could earn as much as you did."

"Jackie Chan and A-Jie have always made this much money, but they are truly special cases."

It's so enviable that he makes so much money from advertising endorsements and concerts.

Li Wenyu shook his head. "Don't go, Bai Xiang. That place is famous for its strong women. Not to mention you're so pretty, even if Jing Ge changes into women's clothes and goes there, her chastity might be in jeopardy."

Fei Jing spit out his food on the spot.

He also has some understanding of white elephants, but not so deep.

Ah Zhi shuddered quickly. She used to be a little gangster who played with flowers. It has been more than two years since she whitewashed herself.

Although the sunk costs of investment are increasing.

But if she could conquer Lao Li a few times, it would be fine, at least it would prove that her investment was not in vain. This is no longer the handsome Yu or the talented Yu, but the billionaire Yu!
A super tycoon in the Chinese film and television industry.

It can only be said that the various halos surrounding Lao Li are becoming more and more numerous and outrageous, and Azhi's sense of conquest is becoming more and more numerous and stronger.

Ah Zhi quickly drank a sip of wine to calm down, "Then I won't go to Baixiang even if I earn 200 million less."

"By the way, Omi still wants to remake it? Not just broadcast it directly?"

From the beginning of Dark Glory, Lao Li said that this would be easier for European and American audiences to accept than You Who Came From the Stars.

If he became famous in the US through a TV series, it would be of great significance.

Li Wenyu laughed. "If they don't buy it and it's not broadcast on TV, it's not a big deal. We can just take a small loss and put the resources online in a few months so European and American netizens can download and watch it for free."

Traditional cinema chains, including TV stations and systematic DVD disc rental and sales groups, do not provide too many channels?

At worst, just surf the Internet!
From BT seeds to the era of rapid development of Thunder, it is not a big deal if your Internet speed can keep up.

Fei Jing's eyes lit up. "Then Mr. Li, should I make some special advertisements? And edit them into the opening credits?"

"I've lost a lot of money because I can't sell the broadcast rights, but I can still make money from the pre-roll ads."

Don’t think that inserting TV dramas into a pile of advertisements is a Chinese specialty. The same is true in the United States.

In this era, a TV series with an episode of more than 40 minutes has 10 to 15 minutes of advertising inserted into it, which is also the basic practice of many TV groups in the United States.

In an episode of a TV series, when the plot reaches the most critical climax, advertisements begin to appear!

This also made countless American viewers curse and want to smash the TV.

Just like future mainland capitalists, they can all observe the various magical operations of American capital, and after watching round after round, they will say that they have learned a lot.

Li Wenyu was speechless. "Okay, you can talk to the advertiser later."

If he didn't do it, he would have been tortured by the sexy dealers in Macau.

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March 3, Dragon Head Festival.

The filming of "Dying to Survive" went smoothly, and Azhi stayed on set to study the script.

After Li Wenyu finished filming a segment and was giving the crew a break, Bi Zhifei reported to him that Alexandra Daddario had come to visit the set.

This Daddario also brought Murdoch.

He is the man who once wanted to invest in Weibo but was rejected and who controls the fourth largest television network in the United States.

Old Li was a little surprised. When he went to pick someone up, Pang Bing and Azhi, who were walking with him, were the first to look at Daddario.

Today this American girl is wearing a long dress, which is slim and well-proportioned. Every step she takes is a dynamic picture.

Ah Zhi was shocked and whispered to Pang Bing, "How dare you let Brother Yu sign a girl like that? Don't you know about Jet Li's original wife?"

Fat Bing rolled his eyes at Azhi and said, "This isn't the same world as us. This American girl has quite a strong background and there's a high probability that they'll be getting married in the future. At most, I can help screen her future husband."

If it weren't for his unconventional figure.

Daddario's threat is far less than that of Megan Fox and Tong Liya.

Old Li was also speechless. He smiled and shook hands with Daddario. After shaking hands, Alexandra kissed him on the cheek and almost put her mouth on Old Li's.

Old Li pushed her away speechlessly and turned to shake hands politely with Murdoch.

Daddario smiled and said, "Boss, my parents have contacted them for me. The filming rights for (Dallas Buyers Club) are available for less than $100 million."

"Should I buy it and run it as a joint venture with the boss, or should the company buy it outright? But they give a maximum of five years for filming. If you don't film after that, you'll have to pay extra."

"Also, Mr. Murdoch wants to spend $160 million to buy out the rights to broadcast Dark Glory on Omi TV for one run."

Murdoch followed up with a smile and said, "Li, although I failed in my attempt to join Weibo, it is a purely Chinese, non-English TV series."

"Other groups besides me probably wouldn't be interested and wouldn't broadcast this kind of story. You're the best example."

$10 per episode? Beijing TV charges 80 RMB per episode, which is about the same as $10. At the current exchange rate, it's just over 82 RMB.

Li Wenyu smiled gently, "Happy cooperation!"

We had originally planned to promote it online, letting American netizens download it themselves, which all required hype on the Internet.

Since Murdoch...that's right. In order to develop his media empire, Murdoch gave up Australia and became an American citizen.

But many traditional old money people, including those inside and outside the film and television industry, still regard him as an outsider nouveau riche.

Once some projects can generate real money and ratings.

Then it is normal to sell yourself out to attract capital!
During the past twenty years, people around the world, including American audiences, had no idea about China and did not understand China.

Then we will gradually understand and be amazed, and then accelerate the process of China's integration into the world.

The films of Jackie Chan and Jet Li are promoting these step by step.

The Shallows, The Piano Tuner, The Job, and Extreme Escape have all made their way into American theaters, which is also increasing the promotion of this trend.

Of course, a tycoon like Murdoch comes here not just for the broadcasting rights of a TV series.

He still wants to invest in Weibo, including the campus network.

The total offer proposed is a new valuation of US$19 billion, which is US$2 million higher than Xiong Xiaoge's offer in February.

This is basically equivalent to 155.99 billion RMB!
After being rejected again, Lao Mo said a few meaningful words that 21st Century Fox was also looking forward to cooperating with Time Media.

This kind of cooperation also includes inviting male and female stars signed by Time to star in Hollywood blockbusters produced by Fox Group before leaving.

21st Century Fox? Last Christmas and New Year's Day, along with The Lord of the Rings 3, a bunch of blockbuster films squeezed the US box office, all from Fox.

The other party has a lot of blockbusters, from The Day After Tomorrow to the Star Wars series, Fantastic Four, X-Men series, etc. Not to mention the full copyright, there are many investment opportunities.

He left simply, and Daddario was excited. He hugged Lao Li's arm and whispered, "Fox is one of the big companies. It also has a TV network."

"Boss, this is a very important cooperation."

Before Lao Li could say anything, Azhi pulled her away with a dark face.

After all, Azhi also knew that this was a heavyweight player who had a high probability of preventing her from getting on the bus.

These long legs and super S-shaped figure are so hot, an upgraded version of Lizhi.

She is actually the beautiful, rich and beautiful girl from the Qian family!
Li Wenyu shook his head, "Don't get excited yet, your acting is too poor. As long as your acting can keep up, Dallas Buyers Club, including the Mi drama planned for you and Qin Lan."

"This can all be expanded. You don't have to be tempted by the bait Murdoch has thrown."

The bait Murdoch threw was definitely poisonous.

This guy is far from being that nice.

He is no weaker than Judas who tricked Jack into wearing a hat.

The current Chinese film and television industry is no longer in an era where big stars can engage in endless public relations just to make a cameo appearance for a few seconds.

(End of this chapter)