This director lacks vision.

Chapter 165 Best of the Best, Web Series Star
Jiang Yifeng wanted to keep a low profile, but his strength wouldn't allow it.

It's not that he's tall and handsome with an outstanding appearance, but rather that he clearly distinguishes his status in the fame-driven entertainment industry.

Every aspect reflects the difference in status.

For example, the seating at a banquet.

Aside from the leaders outside the circle, Han Sanping, Wang Zhongjun, Jiang Yifeng, Feng Xiaogang, Zhao Yanzi, and Xu Qing, among others from within the circle, sat at the main table.

Zhao Yanzi and Xu Qing were paired up as female celebrities to liven up the atmosphere at the main table.

Chen Kun, Huang Xiaoming, and others sat at the secondary table.

As for Fan Bingbing, Su Youpeng, and others, they continued to sit in the back.

Jiang Yifeng sat at the head table, occupying the central position at the banquet. In addition, he had won the Best Director award that night, making him one of the focal points of the banquet.

Even Wang Zhongjun from Huayi Brothers frequently toasted Jiang Yifeng, expressing his desire to collaborate.

Feng Xiaogang was also joking and laughing, showing none of his usual "Feng the Cannon" demeanor.

This is the normal ecosystem.

Within this circle, unless there's a significant conflict of interest, everyone generally gets along well at banquets, with no dramatic conflicts.

They might even be attacking each other in the media during the day, but then become sworn brothers at the dinner table at night.

Xu Qing toasted Jiang Yifeng with a glass of wine, a charming smile on her face, the dimples at the corners of her mouth still showing a hint of playfulness.

"Director Jiang, if there's a next season of Sisters Who Make Waves, remember to invite me! I'd love to join in."

To be honest, Xu Qing is quite well-preserved; she still retains her charm in her forties.

However, her way of speaking is always in a girlish, coquettish style, which can easily make people feel physically uncomfortable.

Jiang Yifeng said with a smile, "We originally wanted to invite you for the first season, but everyone said you went to Hollywood, which we regret."

Xu Qing was very proud to have landed a role in the Hollywood movie "Looper".

After all, for most domestic actors, being able to appear in Hollywood movies is an honor and a qualification.

Hearing Jiang Yifeng say that, she smiled even more happily.

"Oh well, you have to invite me to the next season anyway~"

Jiang Yifeng couldn't stand Xu Qing's attempt to act young, so he quickly took a sip of his drink and agreed, "No problem."

Anyway, Xu Qing is a troublemaker, just like Ning Jing. She's also good at fighting, so she's very suitable to participate in Sisters Who Make Waves.

Xu Qing looked at Jiang Yifeng's handsome face and his radiant appearance. Just as she was about to speak, she saw Fan Bingbing and Su Youpeng come over with wine glasses to offer a toast.

Jiang Yifeng rose to prominence through video websites, and his current work mainly involves web dramas and online variety shows.

He doesn't participate in many activities within mainstream circles.

This was the first time I had met Fan Bingbing.

At 29, she was at the peak of her beauty, looking stunning in a black dress. Standing next to Xu Qing, the contrast made people sigh at the ruthlessness of time.

"Director Jiang, if you have any suitable roles, please feel free to contact me. I'm available anytime." After greeting Han Sanping and the others, Fan Bingbing said to Jiang Yifeng, "I've also seen Lost in Thailand. I'm grateful for Director Jiang's kindness in creating a storyline for Fan Bingbing in Jiangcheng, which has helped me gain a lot of popularity."

In terms of emotional intelligence, Fan Bingbing is quite magnanimous; she can even turn bad things into good ones.

Jiang Yifeng joked, "You're too famous now, I can't afford to hire you."

Unexpectedly, Fan Bingbing replied very seriously: "The remuneration is negotiable. As long as Director Jiang needs me, I can make a cameo appearance."

I must say, chatting with Fan Bingbing is very comfortable.

"I'll take your word for it. Don't refuse to contact me in the future."

"No, I'll say it again, Director Jiang, if you need me, I'll be there anytime!"

Jiang Yifeng was surprised by Fan Bingbing's firm tone.

It's worth noting that Fan Bingbing has had a very successful year; it's the year she started to rise to prominence.

Although the title of "Four Dan and Two Bing" is very well-known, everyone knows that the title of "Two Bing" is just a gimmick.

It wasn't until after the "Storm" scandal in 2009 that Li Binbin turned the tables, ousted Zhou Xun, and solidified her position as the top female host at Huayi Brothers.

Fan Bingbing didn't become the leading lady in a major director's film until 2010, when she landed the lead role in Cheng Kaige's film "Sacrifice".

She only gradually reversed her public image after winning Best Actress at the Tokyo International Film Festival at the end of the year for "Buddha Mountain".

If you were to ask who the first traffic star in the Chinese entertainment industry was, some would say Han Geng, who returned to China in 09, while others would say Li Moufeng.

But in Jiang Yifeng's opinion, it should be Fan Bingbing.

Her hype tactics are a template for future internet celebrities to learn from.

First, proclaim "I am the elite," thus cultivating an independent woman persona;
Then he wore a dragon robe on the red carpet in Cannes, creating the term "carpet star";
Next up is a magazine shoot.

The so-called "grand slam" of the five major magazines, which links magazine covers with the status of celebrities, was also created by Fan Bingbing.

Compared to those who are just popular but lack substantial work, Fan Bingbing's professional skills are far superior.

Thinking about this, Jiang Yifeng suddenly understood why Fan Bingbing was so enthusiastic.

She needs a platform to create hype.

Weibo is a great platform.

Fan Bingbing is trying to get in touch with Jiang Yifeng and receive some preferential treatment in terms of Weibo resources.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yifeng took Fan Bingbing aside and said, "I have a web series project here, a sci-fi blockbuster with an investment of 1.2 million yuan. Would you be interested in making a cameo appearance?"

Besides Jing Tian, ​​there are other female characters in Pacific Rim.

Da Tiantian is an ostrich; she doesn't want any of Jiang Yifeng's other women to appear on set.

Therefore, Jiang Yifeng had no choice but to select people from outside.

Fan Bingbing is very popular, and if she could make a cameo appearance, it would be beneficial for the promotion of the Pacific Rim series.

Moreover, it can continue to build momentum for Jing Tian.

Fan Bingbing genuinely thought it was a "guest role," so she readily agreed.

"No problem, Mr. Jiang. Please let me know in advance when the filming will be so I can arrange my schedule accordingly." After chatting with Fan Bingbing for a few minutes, Jiang Yifeng returned to the main table and met another special actor—NBA champion and the super-strong athlete who slammed Shaquille O'Neal, Mengke Bateer.

Batel played Wang Fuming in the movie "Bodyguards and Assassins" and was nominated for the Best Newcomer Award at this year's Hundred Flowers Awards.

Seeing Battul's tall and muscular appearance, Jiang Yifeng's heart stirred.

Battier looks very powerful, which makes him perfect for playing the pilot of a power-type Jaeger in Pacific Rim.
Jiang Yifeng chatted with Battelle for a few minutes and then secured another actor.

He had a very fruitful dinner and was in a good mood, so he drank a few more glasses with Han Sanping.

Jiang Yifeng also knew that Han Sanping had helped him win the Best Director award this time.

On the one hand, "Lost in Thailand" is a counter to Avatar, which is also Han Sanping's achievement;
On the other hand, Huaying Film also invested in the film "Back to 20".

Helping Jiang Yifeng win Best Director is not only an affirmation of "Lost in Thailand", but also beneficial to the promotion of "Back to 20".

Han Sanping had a high alcohol tolerance, but he couldn't keep up with Jiang Yifeng's incredible drinking skills. He quickly got drunk and started bragging at the table.

The celebration banquet didn't end until 11:30 p.m.

Jiang Yifeng rejected Xu Qing's hints and went straight back to the hotel to experience the spoiled and tender nature of Miss Shui Sheng.

The next morning, Jiang Yifeng took Shu Changfei back to Yanjing.

He himself doesn't care much about awards, and he remained calm even after winning the Hundred Flowers Award.

But the outside world doesn't see it that way.

The news that Jiang Yifeng won the Best Director award at the Hundred Flowers Awards was quickly reported by major media outlets and became a hot topic.

Jiang Yifeng is only 23 years old this year, making him the youngest Best Director in the Hundred Flowers Awards and even in China's major film awards. He won the award with his debut film, setting multiple records.

He has stolen the future fortune of Zhao Yanzi.

Therefore, it generates a lot of buzz.

Jiang Yifeng's award has garnered significant attention both in traditional media and online.

After noticing this wave of public opinion, Jiang Yifeng seized the opportunity and officially announced the release date for the second season of Dark Glory.

At noon on October 17th, Jiang Yifeng posted a Weibo post.

"Thank you all for your support and encouragement, but the Best Director award at the Hundred Flowers Awards is just a past honor."

Now coming towards you is Dark Glory Season 2!
At 8 PM on October 28th, Dark Glory Season 10 will be available on Sohu Video.

The Dark Queen's path to revenge needs everyone's full support!

See you at 8 PM on October 28th!

After this Weibo post was published, it was immediately reposted by Gao Yuanyuan, Yang Mi, and others.

It immediately became a trending topic.

"It's here! Dark Glory Season 2 is finally here!"

"Director Jiang is efficient; he only made us wait half a year. Looking forward to season two!"

"This world is a bit magical. Director Jiang was the winner of the Hundred Flowers Award last night, and today he has become a big star in web dramas. The contrast is quite big."

"Jiang Yifeng is really down-to-earth. Even after achieving great success, he is still willing to film web dramas. It is said that LeTV was preparing to sign Zhang Yimou and have him film web dramas on LeTV, but Zhang Yimou refused."

"Jiang Yifeng is mentally unstable. He likes to lower his own status. Does he expect other directors to learn from him? He's really overthinking it."

"If you can make a feature film, who would want to make a web series? Only Jiang Yifeng insists on the path of a 'people's artist' and is willing to make web series."

……

Under Jiang Yifeng's official Weibo post announcing the season, the comments were initially full of anticipation for the second season of Dark Glory. Gradually, public opinion began to shift, with many netizens discussing the fact that "Jiang Yifeng won the Hundred Flowers Award and is still willing to film a web series."

Although some netizens mocked Jiang Yifeng, the vast majority of netizens still supported and praised him.

After all, you have to pay for a movie ticket, but watching a web series is free.

These comments reveal that people still look down on web dramas.

Web series are still at the bottom of the hierarchy of film and television dramas.

On October 20th, a report suddenly appeared on the homepage of Sohu Portal.

"10 US dollars per episode! Dark Glory 2 sold for an extremely high price in Japan!"

"Due to the popularity of the first season of Dark Glory overseas, after the second season finished filming, it attracted bids from television stations around the world."

Several television purchasing managers from Japan have come to China, wanting to buy the broadcasting rights for Dark Glory 2.

After several rounds of bidding, Toyama Television ultimately won the bid, acquiring the broadcasting rights for the second season of Dark Glory in Japan for 10 yen per episode.

This price sets a new record for the price of Chinese TV dramas exported overseas, and it's a record that's far ahead of the competition...

The actual purchase price for each episode by Toyama TV was 8.8 yen. The press release mentioned 10 yen, which is slightly exaggerated, but not entirely unfounded.

After all, Toyama TV also needs to re-dub Dark Glory 2 and localize it for the Japanese market, which requires a considerable amount of money.

The total cost must exceed 10 yuan per episode.

Furthermore, Fengxing Media also sold the broadcasting rights for the first season of Dark Glory to Toyama TV for 2 yen per episode.

The news that the Dark Glory 2 sold for a high price immediately sparked heated discussions across the internet.

After all, in the public's conventional thinking, web series are still considered to be relatively low-end.

Unexpectedly, Dark Glory 2 was able to sell for 10 US dollars per episode, setting a record for the highest unit price of a Chinese TV series exported overseas, which is even more impressive than those mainstream TV series.

Over the next two days, good news kept coming in for Dark Glory 2.

This drama sold for record-breaking prices in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and countries and regions such as Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Although some media outlets had previously reported that the first season of Dark Glory was a hit overseas, most of the content was pirated, so viewers had no concept of what "hit" meant.

After all, domestic media used to exaggerate and boast that various dramas could be "popular" overseas.

Dark Glory Season 2 has now sold for a high price.

Only then did everyone realize that this web series was truly a "hit".

(End of this chapter)