Rebirth of Rural Literary Life

Chapter 676
"You said that TVB wants to invite you to appear in a costume drama?" He Ping asked on the phone.

"Yes, that's what they said." Lao Mao replied.

Lao Mao's face appeared in TVB's costume TV series, no matter how I think about it, I feel that it is against the law.

But He Ping thought about it again, anyway, Lao Mao has even acted in TVB's martial arts drama, and it seems that it's okay to act in another costume drama.

"It's up to you to decide. TVB is different from those movie invitations outside that don't know the basics. You can try to cooperate, but don't delay the shooting of the second part of "Heroes". Recently, TVB contacted us, hoping to be able to Immediately start filming the second part. And I am also planning to try to adapt several works that the Beijing University Three Musketeers are currently writing, it seems that I plan to wrap up the works of the Beijing University Three Musketeers.”

Lao Mao said happily after hearing this: "This is a good thing!"

"There are advantages and disadvantages. TVB has a huge influence in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Our cooperation with them helps to promote the works, but it also limits our own development to a certain extent."

"Then you mean..."

"The cooperation must continue to cooperate. After all, the first part of "Heroes" was so successful, but if we continue to cooperate in the future, the income ratio must be adjusted. Haisheng's "The Walk of the Dead" and Luo Yihe's "The Ronin". I intend to leave the two works to Kanto Film and Television, if TVB wants to cooperate, we must have the absolute initiative."

After listening to Lao Mao, he understood what He Ping meant.

Several mainland investors suffered a bit from the distribution of "Heroes" revenue. Kanto Film and Television, National TV, and Liao TV only enjoyed a small part of the TV drama's domestic revenue and the Xiangjiang market.

Most of the income of "Heroes" in Xiangjiang and Southeast Asia is exclusive to TVB.

This was also a helpless move by several parties at the time. The influence of these parties in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia was almost zero. Only TVB could do well in the three major markets of the Mainland, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia. Therefore, TVB's attitude was naturally high-profile during the negotiations.

But this time with "Aspirations of Heroes", the popularity is different. The copyright is in the hands of Universal Publishing House, and Universal Publishing House and Kanto Film and Television are the same boss.

As long as He Ping doesn't nod his head, "Heroes" will probably abort.

He is also not afraid of TVB playing hooligans and making something like "Heroes: Fighting Jianghu". Global Investment has already taken root in Xiangjiang, and rich people are never afraid of lawsuits.

"Also, don't worry about those invitations from Xiangjiang Films. I'm arranging negotiations between Kanto Film and Television and TVB during this time. At that time, I will set up a branch in Xiangjiang, and set up a brokerage company to sign yours according to Xiangjiang's rules. The agent made an appointment to help you negotiate the performance in Xiangjiang."

"Okay, then I will listen to you."

Lao Mao has seen a lot in Xiangjiang recently, and knows that many big-name artists here have brokerage companies to arrange their work.

He had full trust in He Ping, and agreed without any extra words.

After the two talked on the phone, Lao Mao solemnly agreed to TVB's invitation to perform, and decided to appear in the new drama "Rebirth" supervised by Pan Jiade, TVB's production department.

Putting down the phone call with Lao Mao, He Ping continued to explain to Lin Yanan.

"You heard what I said to Lao Mao just now. Apart from negotiating with TVB this time, the most important thing is to set up the Xiangjiang branch of Kanto Film and Television.

I never like to rely on others when I do things. You don’t have to worry too much about TVB’s reaction. Now the offensive and defensive trend has reversed. The copyright of several works is in our hands. He doesn’t agree. At worst, we do it ourselves. overseas distribution channels.

Anyway, according to their conditions, the overseas income of our works is basically equal to zero, and there is no loss for us.

In addition, a brokerage company will be established at that time, and for the time being, Lao Mao will be signed alone to be responsible for his performance in Xiangjiang. "

He Ping was not at all interested in winning Zhu Shimao's brokerage contract. The establishment of a brokerage company was just a favor for his friends. With the help of Heung Kong Global, it will be much smoother.

Lin Yanan nodded, "I understand. I will maintain a strong stance when negotiating with TVB this time and strive for the best result."

"Okay. But TVB has very rich experience in producing martial arts dramas. It would be the best if we can cooperate with them. The cooperation with them is also a test for us to enter the overseas market. In recent years, martial arts-themed works have been The Southeast Asian market is very popular.

Southeast Asia is deeply influenced by Chinese culture. Our works have a natural foundation in the local area. In the future, regardless of TVB or not, the Southeast Asian market is one of our most important target markets. I hope you can understand this. "

Lin Yanan didn't ask too many questions, she was still digesting He Ping's explanation.

Before gaining a firm foothold in China, I began to think about foreign affairs. Is this the consciousness of being a boss?

"In addition to the cooperation with TVB, our own development cannot be neglected. With the success of "Zhao Laozhu's Blind Date" and "Heroes", Kanto Film and Television will continue to make persistent efforts. Hui Xiaotang's "Qianmen Tavern" sold well after its release It has already exceeded 200 million volumes, and it is time to consider the film and television adaptation. I remember I said this before, and Hui Xiaotang has already verbally agreed to it. When the time comes, you can ask the people in the film and television department to follow up and strive for it. It will be completed soon.”

"Mr. He, we are already looking for suitable screenwriters for "Qianmen Tavern", but there are no candidates yet."

"Can't everyone in the drama creation team do it?"

Lin Yanan said: "They don't know much about the culture of the capital, so it's very difficult to adapt."

He Ping thought for a moment and said, "You know "Four Generations Under One Roof" filmed by Beijing TV Production Center before, right?"

Lin Yanan nodded, "I've seen it."

"Contact director Lin Ruwei to see if we can cooperate with Beijing TV Production Center to produce it. They have innate cultural advantages for this type of TV series."

"Ok, I see."

After talking, Lin Yanan left He Ping's office.

The popularity of "Aspirations of Heroes" in Xiangjiang was beyond everyone's expectations. He Ping had expected that "Aspirations of Heroes" could at most be regarded as a popular TV series of the year, but he did not expect that it would suddenly become a ten-year TV series. A rare classic TV show.

TVB TV series such as "Shanghai Bund" and "Legend of the Condor Heroes", which were previously produced by TVB, did not reach the current height of "Heroes". This TV series was born to break records.

Even if the production effects of the subsequent TV series are not ideal, it is enough to eat the money of the first one.

But this is also good, firstly, mainland investors led by Kanto Film and Television have more say in the follow-up investment negotiations, and secondly, Heping's idea of ​​"cultural export" has made a good start.

(End of this chapter)