Have you ever been a celebrity? Why are you writing about entertainment?

Chapter 87 The Most Comedy Episode (Second Update)
"I finished filming yesterday and rested early. I just heard that Yu Wei's novel has been released. I must support it. Please let 1000 of my friends read it."

Chi Leying fired the first shot in the online bookstore phenomenon for novels.

It's common for celebrities to book out screenings of each other's movies and TV shows for free for their fans. It's a way of showing goodwill and giving back to fans, and it's not exactly a new phenomenon.

It's quite common to rent out entire theaters for movies and TV shows, but renting out an entire theater for a novel is a first.

Upon hearing the news from Sister Liu, Yu Wei immediately went to the comments section to reply: "Thank you for your support, may our friendship last forever."

The first half of the sentence is the truth, while the second half is what fans in the Chinese entertainment industry want to hear. Fans of girl groups view dating as a terrible threat and guard against male celebrities like they would against thieves.

Those who frequently follow the entertainment industry will notice that the phrase "friendship lasts forever" appears very frequently in the comments sections of celebrities.

They have a good relationship, but that's all; fans only acknowledge friends they don't associate with.

However, Chi Leying's fans have a high level of approval for him. Yu Wei browsed the comments section and found that some fans hoped they would collaborate more.

After all, they've tasted the sweetness...

In terms of catering to someone's preferences, Chi Leying is far superior to Tong Yulu. Inviting a group of people to read a novel can directly boost Yu Wei's data, while forwarding it to his WeChat Moments would only embarrass him.

She understood exactly what Yu Wei wanted.

Chi Leying's success quickly inspired other artists to follow suit, with many celebrities vying to emulate her, and even several of them being people Yu Wei didn't recognize.

The reason is simple: this matter itself is very popular, inviting people to read the book doesn't cost much, and it also allows you to get in touch with Yu Wei, so why not?
Several of them had experienced a large-scale loss of fans last night, and their request for fans to read books was somewhat of a way of whitewashing themselves.

You know, Yu Wei is my good brother.

"It would be a shame if they didn't invite me to be their spokesperson for World Book Day."

As the person involved, Yu Wei certainly doesn't mind having more readers; it would be even better if they would also like to give the character card on the novel's homepage a little heart...

Sigh, Yu Wei has never paid attention to the popularity of characters in novels for many years. The only time he ever learned about a character was because of a little mare.

Who would have thought that he would need a character's popularity points one day? The protagonist, Wei Yu, currently only has a little over six thousand Star Points, which is still quite a distance from the ten thousand required to redeem the work.

Actually, this could be achieved by simply paying money to boost it, but there's no need for that right now. There's no need to spend money on things that can be obtained for free, and he's not in a hurry to change the movie script either.

He's been working non-stop since the novel was released, so where would he find the time to write a script? For now, readers can just give him a little like; he can always give more money later if needed.

"Continue updating."

Yu Wei still owes readers three chapters. The foreshadowing has been mostly resolved, and it's time to start a new chapter.

The protagonists in entertainment novels are always the same few things: appearing on shows, filming movies, and live streaming. He's written about both appearing on shows and filming movies, but the protagonist hasn't done a live stream yet.

The rating system and live streaming are a perfect match. Not only can you interact with other netizens, but the rating is also more real-time, allowing you to rate as you pass by.

An entertainment novel without improvisation is incomplete; it must be rich in allusions and references.

……

In the conference room of Star Eyes Production Company, the large screen that should have been displaying the meeting content was instead showing a page of a novel, which is quite shocking even in the entire meeting industry.

Anyone who didn't know better would think someone had connected the wrong projector...

If Yu Wei were there, he would definitely feel incredibly awkward, because what was displayed on the big screen was the plot of the novel he had updated overnight, about "Goodbye Mr. Loser".

It's normal for one person to read an online article, but once the number of viewers exceeds three, the situation changes completely, and it can easily lead to embarrassing situations.

However, it's clear that they didn't see Yu Wei's novels as just novels, but as an investment, and a highly reputable one at that.

"I think I can try it."

The planning director pushed up his glasses. "Anything produced by Yu Wei is bound to be a masterpiece." This is a saying that laymen only see the spectacle, but experts see the details. They had studied the script of "The Tuner."

A well-written short film doesn't guarantee a good screenplay, but it can still demonstrate certain qualities. At least in terms of plot construction and character design, Yu Wei's skill is undeniable. They started paying close attention when the movie "Goodbye Mr. Loser" appeared in the novel, since Yu Wei's approach is to incorporate ideas into the novel beforehand.

The film industry is unaware of this quirk and doesn't care; all they know is that the film has high strategic value.

Even if the script is ordinary, it's easy to become popular by riding on Yu Wei's popularity. Besides, the things he puts out are all good, so it's totally worth the gamble.

"Yu Wei also cannot change the market."

The marketing director calmly presented a series of data: "This year, the online streaming rate of comedy films has dropped by 28%, and theatrical releases have been nonexistent. Comedy films have already faded away, and nothing can change that."

Yu Wei may not have written about other things in his novels, but the style of "Goodbye Mr. Loser" is clearly stated: it is undoubtedly a comedy.

In the past two years, the easiest movies to flop are comedies. No matter how many big-name stars are cast, it's useless. Even if the cast is full of veteran actors, it can still flop.

The reason is that comedy films are hard to get right. If they are too exaggerated, the audience will feel uncomfortable in the theater. If they are too conservative, they will feel awkward and out of place. And if they try to elevate the film at the end, it will only torture the audience.

"Mainly, Yu Wei and comedy are two completely unrelated words."

Let alone comedy, Yu Wei's musical works are mostly tinged with sadness. This is not a stereotype; his fans' names are almost "Little Melancholy."

Can Yu Wei's comedy films be funny?
People would definitely believe he can write screenplays, given the recent example of "Andhadhun," but that's not necessarily true for comedies.

So many professional comedians have failed, let alone an amateur like Yu Wei. This has nothing to do with credibility; it's simply a matter of a sluggish market.

“Referring to ‘The Tuner,’ Yu Wei’s script has both plot and metaphor. At least we can talk about it and take a look at the script before making any decisions.”

"Can the core themes and metaphors be monetized? If a comedy isn't funny, viewers might as well watch short videos!"

This matter involves the underlying contradictions in film and television creation, the interplay between art and the market. The planning director valued the artistry of Yu Wei's script, but the marketing department preferred to let the data speak for itself.

Both sides held their own views and were completely unable to reach an agreement on the issue of Yu Wei's film.

"Everyone, there's no need to talk anymore."

The deadlock was finally broken by a business executive who came on short notice. Of course, she was not in a position to give orders; she was just reporting the latest news.

"Firefly Chinese replied that someone from Starry Eyes has already discussed the script with Yu Wei."

Someone has already discussed this. When?
The entire production team of Xingmou is here; they're all still observing. Who else in the company has the authority to bypass them and negotiate a collaboration...?

"Director Qi had already spoken with Yu Wei a month ago."

send!
The people in the conference room who were analyzing the movie just a second ago suddenly felt relieved. If Lao Qi had taken a liking to it, it was only a matter of time before the movie flopped.

Even the project director who had high hopes for "Goodbye Mr. Loser" was somewhat helpless upon hearing this; the movie had gone too far...

They didn't believe in metaphysics before, until Qi Yunming's films flopped thirteen times in a row. No matter how professional the creators were or how good the actors were at box office, his films just kept flopping.

In the entertainment industry, the more easily a persona is exposed, the more likely it is to remain popular. In the past twenty years, Qi Yunming has never succeeded.

Many people say that he was cursed by bad luck after making his masterpiece, which is why he has failed so much... If that's true, then even if Yu Wei came, it wouldn't make a difference.

The question is, why is no one going to do anything about Qi Yunming wasting the company's resources like this?
No, because he is the controlling shareholder of Xingmou.

Qi Yunming is just putting on an act; he's not incapable. Aside from his filmmaking skills, people generally acknowledge his other abilities.

Bad movies just have bad reviews, not that nobody watches them. He doesn't lose much money making bad movies, so everyone just lets him be.

Anyway, it wasn't the company's signboard that was smashed, it was his own, so this time it's pretty much the same.

The king of bad movies and a melancholic singer—this combination feels more comedic than the film itself…

(End of this chapter)