I'm not a drama freak, I can really see through the script

Chapter 341, The Big Prize Craze Two and a Half Years Later: Everyone is Preparing for the Big Prize

At this point, whether it's "The Long Season," "Lurking," or "Bloody Mist," they have all reached the final stage of promotion and distribution during this year's summer prime time.

It was broadcast on Dongshan TV, Hunan TV, and Zhejiang TV respectively.

"Blood Mist is a work that far surpasses Plot Against. Two and a half years from now, my work will definitely be able to compete for that award."

When Liu Guanglong was interviewed, he smiled slightly, looking very confident.
It's clear that he was very confident this time—especially after receiving help from Huayi Brothers, which made him even more powerful.

Although it's unclear why Huayi Brothers suddenly had such a keen eye for talent this time, the result is definitely like adding wings to a tiger, making them even more confident in their work, which they already had absolute confidence in.

Adding flowers to brocade
But no matter what.

confidence.

For him, the important thing is the awards two and a half years from now—in fact, actors and directors of his caliber also have their own anxieties.
That is the anxiety of 'slipping' and falling. The anxiety it brings, or rather, the anxiety it can bring, is quite considerable.

Absolutely. Quite a few, that's undeniable and understandable. Without reaching the pinnacle, everyone fears falling, everyone is afraid of losing their current position.

No one knows if what you're good at now will be out of fashion in the future. Perhaps fashion is cyclical, and martial arts dramas may take on new forms in the future, but at least for those who make period martial arts dramas, the current era is one of 'decline'.

The glory days are over.

Winning an award is like "getting ashore," freezing one's glory and peak moment.

Perhaps for top directors, winning awards is as simple as eating and drinking, but for them, winning awards to solidify their position and give them a sense of security is essential.

The more awards you win, the stronger your sense of security, and the more firmly your status and position will be secured.

The benefits of winning awards are numerous; otherwise, so many people in the entertainment industry wouldn't be so eager to pursue them, even at a loss, sacrificing ratings to secure awards and solidify their careers. It's essentially about spending money to maintain one's status, which isn't exactly despicable. However, compared to critically acclaimed and commercially successful works, everyone tacitly feels that works solely aimed at winning awards are much more "deliberate."

Liu Guanglong's ambitions are also very straightforward.

He wants high ratings, as they directly impact economic benefits and are the best indicator of revenue. He also wants all the awards two and a half years from now. The higher the level of the awards, the better.

If we expand the scope a bit, increase the number of awards, and even offer two awards.

That would be impressive.

Just like Lu Chuan, the three awards for "Kekexili" solidified his position as the leading director of the seventh generation of Chinese filmmakers.

It's fair to say that he's the "rising star" of the film industry.

At this moment, Liu Guanglong was thinking calmly.

"This time, even my friend Jiang Wei, my senior, is no match for me, who has surpassed me."

He's mastered the art of spy dramas.

Profound, dark, deep, sacrificial, faith—these are the elements.
It can be said that Liu Guanglong is very clear about and well-versed in the approach taken in "Lurking".
I have a pretty good idea of ​​how far he can go.

It should be good, after all, it's standing on the shoulders of a 'giant' like himself. This isn't arrogance, but rather Liu Guanglong's opinion.

My own work, "The Plot," truly deserves to be called a "giant," a giant in the eyes of Li Xuan and me.

If "Lurking" was a collaboration with Li Xuan, then with Li Xuan's understanding of the script and the era, he really felt that "Lurking" would be invincible this year.

Unfortunately, Li Xuan was unwilling to collaborate with "Lurking," which was a relief for him.

One type of work is one that can win a place in the ratings battle here and achieve success in the grand prize competition over two and a half years.

Let's start with the ratings and word-of-mouth.

Let's start winning.

The publicity for "Lurking" was relatively low-key, but no one dared to underestimate this "simple" work. This big-budget spy drama, starring Sun Honglei and a group of national first-class actors, revealed a simple "strength" without any gimmicks from beginning to end.

The publicity and promotion were low-key and unassuming.

Everything was done according to the proper procedures.

It perfectly embodies the essence of any serious drama.

Everything is stable and secure.
Very stable.
Steady and unassuming, but definitely not to be underestimated by anyone.

"I think the strongest opponent this time should be 'Lurking'."

"Idol dramas and spy dramas?"

“Yes.” Cai Yulong said succinctly, “Generally speaking, anti-Japanese war dramas and idol dramas are not the same, but spy dramas are different. They have a young audience and therefore qualify.”

Spy dramas differ from war dramas in that they focus more on the intrigue and conflict between people, making them more appealing to young people.

"It doesn't matter. I only care about the ratings. I don't think our work will lose to others in terms of ratings."

At this time, Li Liguo was quite serious and confident, and had a full understanding and trust in his work.

This time, it's "Chinese Paladin 3".

After the defeat of Young Warriors of the Yang Family, the entire Tang Dynasty changed its strategy and gained insights, which in turn gave rise to its works.

It's "Chinese Paladin 3".

It's not simply rehashing old material, but rather finding a code based on the success of this work.

A secret to viewership ratings.

They won't follow any particular route; they'll only focus on ratings.

"Besides, Liu Guanglong and Li Xuan are also formidable rivals."

"That's true."

"Hu Qu is looking for us outside. Do you want to go and hear what he has to say?" At this moment, Cai Yulong's assistant came over to report.

Cai Yulong asked his assistant to leave first, as he needed to discuss important matters with Director Li.

"The chairman is discussing something with Director Li. Please wait outside."

"It doesn't matter."

At this moment, Hu Qu waved slightly outside the meeting room, indicating that he didn't mind and would wait outside.

Even through the conference room door, you could tell what they were discussing.

"opponent"

Jiang Wei, Liu Guanglong, and others.
There was also someone from the same era as him, someone who was his "junior" at the time.

The leader of the Baiyue Cult who got into the film crew through connections.

I was the male lead back then.

Li Xuan was just a supporting character.

A villainous supporting character.

But now, at this point in time, who dares to treat him as a supporting character?

Now even his own chairman.

The directors at Tangren Media, as decision-makers, must take this matter very seriously.

But looking back at ourselves...

At that time, he was the "protagonist" for the underachieving students.
Now he can only listen from outside the door as his superiors treat him with great seriousness.

This taste.

They couldn't explain it.

"However, this also has one advantage: it prevents me from becoming complacent because of some achievements. It also makes me realize that there is still someone ahead of me, ahead of this mediocre person." Undeniably.

Li Xuan understood perfectly well.

This made Hu Qu feel that he was just a mediocre person.

Compared to those truly gifted individuals with resources and talent, he was still no match for them. And someone like Li Xuan, who possessed unparalleled talent and genius, was far beyond his reach.

These days, I can only be considered as one of the "first tier" of young people in the industry.

Li Xuan is at the top of the "first tier," to the point that even someone like Lu Chuan, whom the older generation sees as a threat, takes seriously.

"I'm still far from good enough."

A prominent figure at the Shanghai Theatre Academy back then.

He sighed.

The broadcast date is getting closer, and this year's television productions are coming up soon.

During this hot summer movie season.

It also arrived quietly.
Do you think Li Xuan will be nervous?

"I think so. As an original work and a suspense novel, he is a pioneer, and there is a lot of noise in the field. Interestingly, he has some connection with the three competing works this year."

"Indeed, they are all very interesting relationships."

Xu Xiang and Wang Fengsheng found it very interesting.

Liu Guanglong, the director of "Blood Mist," was the one who propelled Li Xuan's "Plot Against" to the forefront of the industry, even though he was only a middle-aged director.

It brought him instant fame and became his proudest achievement.

"The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3" is a game adaptation that Shanghai-based filmmakers released after two years of silence. Back then, "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" made people dare not underestimate Tangren Media, a fledgling new company.

The Moon Worship Cult Leader from back then became Li Xuan's first endorsement role, a game character that deeply resonated with people.

A villain who was even more outstanding than the protagonist at the time.

Needless to say, "Lurking" has the most direct cause-and-effect conflict. He invited Li Xuan and Gao Yuanyuan to participate, but Li Xuan not only refused but also lured away the original female lead. For a major serious drama project, this is a slight slap in the face.

It doesn't rise to the level of insult, but it's enough to become negative news about the arrogance of a junior like Li Xuan.

Are you worthy?
Even Gao Yuanyuan's love-struck tendencies are being widely discussed in the industry.

At this moment, Xu Xiang said something quite interesting.
"Your Li Xuan, do you know what an interesting nickname he has in the industry?"

"What nickname?" Wang Fengsheng asked curiously.

"Super Li Yapeng, like Li Yapeng, possesses a giant roc that can conquer all women. He also has talents, looks, and physique that Li Yapeng lacks, hence the name Super Yapeng."

If Li Yapeng, a leading man back then, were still the same person, he might actually be willing to come out and stir up some controversy.

But now.

His name has faded in this circle.

You can't survive in this industry with just a pair of big birds; you can only rely on your work.

Only your works, awards, and influence can solidify your position and elevate your status!

Now it has even degenerated into a pronoun used to belittle others.

Now we've officially stepped into it.

A new era.

A present day.

An era in which young people are gradually taking center stage on this stage.

They began to replace the older generation.

Once their golden age is over and they enter their middle age, if they haven't made progress, they will be the ones who fall in the end.

"Now it's the stage for a new generation. They are gradually taking over the leading roles on screen and taking on the responsibility of driving up ratings, while the older generation is being replaced. Only those with strong enough hard power can avoid being crushed by the tide of the times."

Xu Xiang said calmly, "Let's see if our strongest student from the class of 2002 can make a difference this time."

Unconsciously
He also stood in the center of the "stage".

However, in other people's families, the new generation gradually replaces the old generation of outcasts.

Li Xuan.

He, on the other hand, went to a higher level to compete with the best of the "middle generation".

When you feel that the new generation is already surpassing its predecessors so quickly.

It cannot be ignored that the most "top-tier" individuals are already posing a threat to the older generation of outstanding individuals.

For example, Lu Chuanzhi was born in the sixth generation.

Jiang Wen is of the same significance to the Fifth Generation.

Li Xuan is also in this group, a group that can pose a threat to the older generation.

They progress much faster than those outstanding new generations.

Stronger.

When excellence is the definition of those people, how should we define Li Xuan, who has now progressed even faster than them?
A person with the talent and potential to be a protagonist of the era.

"Even if this one doesn't compare to 'Lurking' and 'Bloody Mist,' the fact that he dared to air it in this time slot and achieve a comparable result is already a victory."

Wang Fengsheng was optimistic at this time. For Li Xuan, as long as he could achieve a "qualified" result in this round, that would be enough for him, based on "The Young Students".

Achieving a decent result, or even remaining in the same place, would be considered a good outcome.

It won't cause too much worry no matter what.

"He's supposed to be your student, and you didn't know about his betting agreement with Huayi Brothers?"

"A performance-based agreement?"

"Otherwise, how could he have accumulated so many resources? The essence of resources is exchange, and what he used to exchange for filming resources was a gamble, using his talent and future as chips to obtain the capital."

Wang Fengsheng was stunned. Although he knew that Li Xuan must have made sacrifices to be able to put together such a large project, he was still surprised.

But unexpectedly, it turned out to be a bet with Huayi Brothers.

It's no wonder, everyone knows that the conflict between Huayi and Li Xuan has reached the point of irreconcilable differences.

"Isn't this like asking a tiger for its skin?"

"But Huayi Brothers also coveted Li Xuan's talent, especially last year when he only had one notable work, 'Assembly.' They knew that strategy, lifeline, and everything else were all in service of talent."

"If they could, they would want to use Li Xuan's talent for their own benefit. If they could take down Li Xuan by exploiting human weaknesses, they would be more than willing to do it."

you could put it that way.

The pressure on Li Xuan was absolutely unimaginable.

At least if it were Wang Fengsheng, he would feel the pressure exploding right now.

(End of this chapter)