In April 2009, "Twinkle Twinkle Star" became a hit, and at the end of April, another drama came out.
Ace of Espionage - "Insidious".
This drama was piloted on many local stations at the beginning of the year, and the ratings were quite good. It was officially launched at the end of April, and was broadcast on four satellite TV stations in Beijing, Guangdong Province, Shanghai, and Chongqing City, and all four of them ranked among the top ten in the same period.
At present, although the average ratings of this drama are lower than "My Captain and My Crew" and "Twinkle Twinkle Star", its influence is definitely catching up.
It is said that various satellite TV stations and local stations are going crazy for the rights to broadcast the follow-up broadcast of "Latent", and the online broadcast rights and even the DVD rights are also being snatched up in large quantities.
Moreover, this drama is a typical main theme work, and major mainstream media have reported on it, giving it a lot of exposure.
In an era where Internet publicity channels have not yet completely taken over the mainstream, print media and television channels are extremely effective in promoting a film and television work.
Moreover, this kind of popularity from the mainstream media has also greatly improved the price and reputation of the TV series.
The leading actors Sun Honglei and Yao Dazui became extremely popular, their fame and fortune soared, and they became the most sought-after actors in the industry.
Online and offline, there is overwhelming talk about "Latent"!
Originally, "Twinkle Twinkle Star" became a hit, which made Wei Yang somewhat complacent. But now that he saw "Latent", he really understood what a phenomenal hit work is.
This also made Wei Yang pay more attention to and look forward to "My Love from the Star".
He now has no shortage of masterpieces. Whether he is a screenwriter or an actor, his works are all outstanding.
However, "The Best of Us" and "Orange in Huainan" have good influence and results, but they have never reached the point of being out of the industry.
In Wei Yang's view, the so-called phenomenal works that are out of the industry must not only have good ratings, but also be highly discussed, have a wide audience, be popular, have great influence, have strong star-making ability, and have considerable long-term potential.
Tail effects and other factors.
"Twinkle Twinkle Star" barely made the cut, and it can be considered a hit drama, but I always feel that it is still a few breaths away from being a truly phenomenal work.
"Legend of Sword and Fairy 3" is promising, but Wei Yang's role is too small, so no matter how you calculate it, it can't be said to be his work.
Therefore, whether "My Love from the Star" can achieve the achievements of its previous life is very important to both Wei Yang himself and the company Blue Whale.
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Magic City, Peninsula Hotel
The crew of "My Love from the Star" was so full today that they took over the entire front hall of the hotel, including the square outside the main entrance.
Of course, with Boss Wei's character, he must be sponsoring such a big battle.
This five-star luxury hotel has not officially opened yet, but decoration and other things have been completed.
Because of this, the new hotel is keen on advertising to boost its popularity, and has no other business. The venue is also idle. "You from the Stars" contacted them twice, and the person in charge generously expressed their willingness to provide the venue and some help for free.
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In fact, the budget of the production team of "My Love from the Star" is still enough, so it's not like they can't afford a hotel for a day or two.
But in Weiyang, I am used to being careful with my money. Why spend money when you can have sex for free...
Wei Yang even not only used hotels for free, but also used "group performances" and equipment for free.
Today's filming is the last scene of the crew. "My Love from the Star" is about to be completed. The crew has invited many media to interview and build momentum.
It just so happened that this scene was the final scene where the male and female protagonists reunited at the red carpet ceremony, so a large number of reporters and fans were needed to perform the scene.
This time, it’s okay. When the crew invites interviews like this, they must pay some “travel expenses” to the media. Wei Yang didn’t save this money, but after paying it, he asked the reporter if he had any ideas for a guest appearance.
As for guest appearances, most people are still willing to give it a try, let alone with so many colleagues.
The carriage fare has been paid, so there is no need to pay the film remuneration. At most, it is a box lunch.
Therefore, Wei Yang hired two jobs with a single sum of money. Not only did the crew directly collect most of the reporter's extras, but they also saved money on TM equipment.
Moreover, "My Love from the Star" gathered many reporters and media to make guest appearances, and it was still a gimmick for publicity. The reporters were also very happy to have a special experience, and they could even use it as material for writing articles.
After doing this, Fan Xiaopang, who knew the inside story, was dumbfounded and looked at Wei Yang as if he were looking at a ghost.
"I'm a little afraid of you now. Maybe one day you sell me, and I'll have to count the money for you."
"Sister, am I that kind of person?"
Wei Yang shouted that he was wronged: "Isn't this because of poverty? You don't know what kind of life I live. There are so many people in the company's crew who rely on me to support me. There is no specific charter for this show yet, so it's impossible."
It’s better to save a little.”
This is true, and Fan Xiaopang couldn't help but nod. As one of the shareholders of the crew, she knows much more than Tang Yan.
What Tang Yan saw was Wei Yang's power and prospects, and Fan Xiaopang could even feel the huge pressure on Wei Yang.
Investing tens of millions is no joke!
Although even if the loss was real, according to the contract, Wei Yang did not have to make up for the investors' money, but after losing so much money, it was impossible for him to have no explanation at all.
Coal bosses think that many people are stupid because of their money, but they cannot really think of them as stupid. Some of the people who can make money from the mine are good people, and those who do investment business in Shanghai are not easy to get along with.
Not to mention that Wei Yang's entire net worth and company were also staked.
If you want to create a high-quality idol drama, you can't just copy a script. Wei Yang has been thinking very hard about it and working day and night.
Fan Xiaopang has seen these things with his eyes and compared them with his own. At Wei Yang's age and status, she certainly wouldn't dare or be able to withstand such great pressure.
Under such circumstances, it is inevitable for Wei Yang to be a little scheming, and he is not a deceitful person. The reporters are very happy.
Fan Xiaopang muttered that she actually admired Wei Yang's coquettishness. After all, she was one of the shareholders of the crew. Wei Yang's prostitution was free of charge, which was equivalent to her free prostitution.
It's just that Wei Yang's manipulation of the reporter's free sex reminded her a little of her original self. Not only was she free of sex, but she was also cheating on him, which made her feel sad.
"I think you should be named Wei Baixiao."
"How many times have I said it, this is not free prostitution, what you did that time was investment, and this time it's a win-win situation."
Wei Yang spoke righteously: "We are public figures, so we must speak with positive energy. Don't talk about tigers and wolves every day."
Fan Xiaopang rolled her eyes and went to the dressing room to change clothes. With so many reporters shooting from multiple angles, she had to stay in good condition and not be captured in ugly photos.
Wei Yang went to exchange feelings with friends from the media, and then went to change clothes and wait for the shooting for a while.
At night, the Peninsula Hotel is brightly lit
There are tall billboards on both sides of the hotel, with Fan Xiaopang's beautiful photos on them, and a live broadcast on a big screen. There is a red carpet with lights all around. Reporters and some extras playing fans gathered on the red carpet for two weeks. The entire venue
The decoration is luxurious and exquisite without losing its connotation.
Many reporters couldn't help but marveled: "This set looks so real, I'm in a trance."
"Not only is it great, this scene is more classy than many previous award ceremonies."
"That's right, the venue for the last Golden Rooster Awards ceremony was so rustic. Today it's a bit like the foreign Oscars and Grammys."
"A serious award ceremony can't be compared to someone who shoots a TV series..."
"..."
While they were chatting happily, the assistant director came over and specifically warned: "Teachers, please remember, we call you Qianqian, not Bingbing. Don't call it wrong, and be more enthusiastic. The heroine in the plot is very popular."
Big star."
The reporters all expressed their disdain. It’s not like they have never been in similar situations before, so they definitely acted in their true colors.
After finishing the extras, the crew turned on the camera and took the lead in shooting the scene where Fan Xiaopang entered the scene. She was wearing a slim white dress with a back and suspenders. She was beautiful, delicate, sexy and sultry.
As a famous "carpet star", walking on the red carpet is like searching for something. And because she knows that many of them are real reporters, she deliberately goes all out and walks on the red carpet with all her glamour.
Many reporters originally just wanted to join in the fun, but now they were stunned by Fan Xiaopang and couldn't help but pick up their cameras and consume the film.
"Bing...Qianqian, look here."
"Look at this, that's right."
"Don't squeeze the camera, this and this."
"..."
Wei Yang watched this scene on the monitor and couldn't help but smile to Liu Junjie: "How about this trick? Not to mention saving money, ordinary group actors can't perform in their state."
Liu Junjie didn't say anything and gave a thumbs up. Let alone an extra from a wild background, even a serious academic would definitely be killed instantly.
After all, no matter how resembling the acting is, it is just acting. He is a serious reporter, so real.
Not only reporters, Fan Xiaopang's status on the red carpet is also real. Even the extras are no better than real fans.
This video was posted online without indicating the source. It is estimated that many people really thought it was from a red carpet venue.
After this segment was filmed, it was Wei Yang's turn to appear.
According to the setting in the plot, the male protagonist was forced to leave the earth. For several years after that, the female protagonist kept thinking about him. She thought it would be difficult to see him again in this life, but she did not expect that the male protagonist would come back.
At the award ceremony, the male protagonist stopped everyone except the female protagonist for a moment, then walked towards the female protagonist step by step, and the two kissed in surprise.
According to the setting, as soon as the male protagonist kisses, the superpower disappears, so the time-out ends and everyone is free, only to find that the female protagonist and the male protagonist are still kissing, and the whole audience is in an uproar.
So here the whole scene is paused, and then the male protagonist walks towards the female protagonist step by step under the disbelief in her eyes.
During the actual filming, it was definitely impossible to shoot like this. There were hundreds of people on site, how could it be possible to keep them all motionless, so we had to use a green screen and cut out the pictures in post-production.
Before this, Wei Yang and Fan Xiaopang had already filmed their reunion scene on a green screen. This time they mainly shot the panorama and the reactions of the extras.
The reporters were very excited to watch the kissing scene at close range, and Wei Yang confirmed it in a low voice with Fan Xiaopang.
"Don't stick your tongue out this time. There are so many reporters. If we take a picture, we will stay in the headlines for at least half a month."
Fan Xiaopang licked his lips, a little eager to try: "Is there such a good thing?"
Wei Yang was speechless. He had forgotten the character of this girl. She would do anything to expose herself. Other actresses would definitely not dare to do so. She was really willing to take risks.
However, maybe because he felt that the gimmick of the public kissing scene was enough, and because he didn't want to cause any "tongue x scandal", and was completely labeled as a "flutter", Fan Xiaopang finally filmed a normal kissing scene honestly.
The reporters were very satisfied, and the cameras in their hands flew up to take pictures, while Wei Yang was more or less a little regretful.
"Actually, it would be very good for our crew to be able to make headlines for a few more days."
