From collapsed house idol to entertainment superstar

When Chen Ke found Ding Zhi, it had been more than half a month since the second issue of "Let's Shoot, Director", the one with the short film "The Tuner", was aired.

In fact, after he finished filming "The Tuner", he really didn't care much about matters related to "Let's Shoot, Director".

In his opinion, this variety show is at best a compliment to his own director Li Wenfeng, which can be regarded as giving him some qualifications and popularity.

This can be regarded as laying some foundation for his future use. After all, Li Wenfeng had no experience in shooting feature films or even theatrical movies before.

After Li Wenfeng won the first battle, he also delivered good results in his second short film. Although in the "box office battle" of the second short film, he only got second place without Ding Zhi to join him, but due to

The first "The Tuner" made a lot of money, and among the six directors in terms of "total box office" results, he was still far ahead.

Ding Zhi is certainly aware of the fact that the short film "The Tuner" has become unexpectedly popular, but how can I put it, this may be a very long-term, or even rare opportunity for many newcomers.

But for Ding Zhi at this stage, it really is nothing.

After all, he has already proven himself in terms of his appeal in terms of ratings and box office. The popularity of a short film cannot actually bring him much benefit in terms of resources.

——He has already attracted the attention of all parties. As long as he reveals that he wants to take the film, there will probably be a lot of people holding the book and inviting him to shoot new movies.

At least before Ding Zhi's first work failed miserably at the box office, or before a certain TV series failed in ratings, the "film and television winter" was a story from another world for Ding Zhi.

Perhaps Ding Zhi is still far from the level of the "bi-weekly success" in the 1990s, where he only needs to name a name and don't even need to read the script, and there are many big water pipes waving money to invest, but it is different from our real-life shooting

After finishing "Wolf Warrior 2", Jing Ge's level of popularity is not far behind.

It is a pity that Ding Zhi seems to have not made much movement in this regard for half a year after "Operation Red Sea".

The projects before "Operation Red Sea" date back to "The Eraser in My Brain" last May.

This is one of the reasons why the relationship between Huansong Media and Ding Zhi is delicate at this time.

Although Ding Zhi seems to be quite popular this year, they are actually all works from last year. Even the variety show "Adventures in Life" that was broadcast in September was actually recorded last year.

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From the perspective of celebrating the signing of a film and television contract with Ding Zhi, I naturally wish that Ding Zhi could make films as intensively as the teachers in neon action movies, What Magic Mirror, Class Reunion, The Widow... Oops!

What I mean is that it's sweet, suspenseful, and action-packed. I wish Ding Zhi had to work diligently and film 365 days a year to make them satisfied.

Unfortunately, they couldn't control Ding Zhi.

During this period of time, Ding Zhi has been concentrating on the film "The God of Medicine". Of course, he is also considering cooperating with Peach TV's "Mist Theater".

After once again dominating the screen with high popularity this year, Ding Zhi has "slowed down" this year.

This is also because Ding Zhi’s popularity and status have gradually stabilized after last year’s surge in all aspects, another hit online drama this year, and three films with unparalleled box office returns.

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To use an analogy from Ding Zhi's previous life, he rose from a small "straw sandal" to a "double-flowered red stick", and now he has begun to make progress towards the position of "sitting in the club".

Here again is the one who whipped the body and stepped on the sewing machine. The jailed male idol was basically at the top among the younger generation of artists in terms of popularity, but in the final analysis, he was still restricted by

Yes, there are still a lot.

There are many different opinions on what Beijing Circle and Hong Kong Circle are.

After all, when celebrities and artists reach the top, they are actually pawns of capital in front of the stage.

Ding Zhi has a temperament that is unwilling to be beaten by others. Since he has the ability, he naturally wants to be the chess player.

For example, the movie "The God of Medicine" was so important to him that he even intended to make it the "debut masterpiece" of his Jiuyao Media in terms of theatrical movies after he became independent. In addition to this script, it is really good.

In addition, after learning about Miss Han’s background, there were a few other considerations.

That is a thigh hidden behind, but still thick.

This is actually quite normal.

Just like the reason why Yang Fu's Huansheng has grown to its current scale in just two or three years, in addition to the fame of Ding Zhi, the "first brother", it is more because of Huansong and Beijing.

The relationship between the circle and the goose factory is deeply entangled.

Ding Zhi wants to be independent, so naturally he can't really "start from scratch" foolishly.

You will know this just by looking at what happened to Liu Furong and Liu Tianwang's "Tianmu Film Company" back then.

After all, reality is not a fairy tale that relies solely on "content" or "quality".

Although Ding Zhi also has a close relationship with Chen Ke and Taobao Pictures, he has even been vaguely recognized by the outside world as the "number one" of the Goose Factory.

But in fact, Ding Zhi understands that if the development after Jiu Yao relies on the blood transfusion of the Goose Chang line from the beginning, then there is a high probability that it will become a vassal of the Goose Chang line.

This is not to say that being a vassal is bad.

The person is very smart and actually speaks very clearly.

"You always say that I am Wang Duoyu's dog. Today, I just want you people who look down on me to take a closer look. What's wrong with being a dog?"

According to ordinary people's thinking, if you want to be a vassal of the Goose Factory, it's not your turn.

But Ding Zhi is different. Before he became famous with "Peeping", he had an opportunity to "be a dog" before him.

At that time, he still had the burdensome reputation of his predecessor's collapse of the house and the destruction of the earth's core, and he had just made a splash with the knife in "Eight Hundred".

The four major platforms that were booming at the time conveyed their willingness to sign a sub-contract to him through Liang Qiong, who was also at Chuanhe Media at the time.

At that time, Ding Zhi smiled and said to Liang Qiong that this was "kneeling down to beg for food."

At that time, Liang Qiong, who was still in his youth, persuaded him.

——"To participate in a popular drama, you really have to kneel down and beg for food. How many people want to kneel down but don't know how to do this!"

——"If you want to be popular and make money, kneel down and don't be shabby."

At that time, Ding Zhi's "legs and feet were not strong and he couldn't kneel down."

What's more, now is the time when compared with three years ago, everything seems to be "successful and famous".

Therefore, relying on "The God of Medicine" to establish a relationship with the person behind Miss Han may be said to have a slightly impure motive, but it is also a fulcrum for Ding Zhi's future plans.

He wants the goose factory, and he also wants to hook up with the big guys.

Only children make choices, as an adult Ding Zhi wants them all!

Only a middle-aged man with a weak kidney would be embarrassed by Gongba! (dog head)

The previous "Peeping" can be regarded as a Ding Zhi style work in the eyes of many people in the industry today, but the team at that time still belonged to the team of Huan Song and Goose Factory.

In fact, the only film and television drama that Ding Zhi and his Jiu Yao have truly independently produced is "The Hidden Corner".

Therefore, this is the first time that Ding Zhi, as a producer, has formed a group from scratch. In fact, he is crossing the river by feeling the stones in every aspect.

There is no way, the dream space only opened him the acting skills, but did not open him the omniscience and omnipotence skills.

At this time, Chen Ke proposed to expand the excellent short film "The Tuner" into a feature film. In fact, Ding Zhi was somewhat caught off guard, because in his next plan, "The God of Medicine" was undoubtedly

It is his core mission at present.

"Is there any reason?"

Ding Zhi thought about it for a moment and asked.

Facing Ding Zhi's question, Chen Ke seemed a little dumbfounded, "What other reason is there? The quality of this short film is good enough, and our Taobao project development has also conducted a project evaluation, and we all think it has great potential."

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After saying this, Chen Ke paused, "Most of them have great confidence in you. Moreover, I personally think that this film is not only domestically produced, but also has considerable advantages overseas in terms of its suspenseful core. You

As you know, all the major platforms are now expanding into overseas markets."

Chen Ke mentioned that Ding Zhi actually knew about this.

Perhaps it was influenced by the popularity of Netflix's "Salted Fish Game" series in Kimchi Country around the world.

In fact, the other four major platforms are also working on developing overseas markets, even earlier than Peach.

For example, Aiyou platform, one of the four major platforms, was the first to make plans in this regard.

And they are all developing quite well. For example, this year, Aiyu has been a co-investor in several Kimchi dramas, as well as several Chinese dramas in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

All achieved very good results.

In particular, there is an overseas drama set in Singapore. Because it is a model for overseas productions, it does not have too many constraints from review, and it is quite bold and large-scale in certain aspects such as violence and gore.

On the contrary, it was a small hit when it was introduced into China.

It can be regarded as another classic operation of the somewhat confusing but feasible model of "first go out, then bring in".

This gives other platforms, especially Peach TV, which is gradually becoming the “fifth largest platform” but still seems to have a weak foothold in all aspects, a sense of crisis.

Therefore, Peach TV has also strengthened its layout in this area this year.

For example, "Peeping" set local records for Chinese dramas in Kimchi Country and Neon, and even Kimchi Country has plans to remake them.

"The Hidden Corner" has been widely viewed in Southeast Asia.

Nowadays, "The Tuner" has caused heated discussions across the Internet, and it is not surprising that a short film with very deep "potential" that can be tapped has been directly spotted by the insiders of Peach TV, especially Chen Ke.

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In fact, this short film is from a self-produced variety show on Peach TV, so the copyright in this area has a relatively large advantage.

After all, it can be said that Li Wenfeng’s short film was financed by Peach TV and the advertising sponsors behind it.

If we were an ordinary person, according to our "traditional virtues", we might just start shooting.

But Chen Ke knew that Ding Zhi was actually behind Li Wenfeng who shot this short film. He especially knew that the script of this film was actually written by Ding Zhi.

That's why Chen Ke's attitude towards the negotiation this time was there.

For Chen Ke to come and talk to Ding Zhi about this kind of thing is actually a sign that he is taken seriously. After all, after Chen Ke started working on Peach TV, as the biggest contributor, he is actually considered a big boss.

Although at present, Goose Factory has sent Qi Shuai, who was previously rated as "unclear" by Ding Zhi, to check and balance Chen Ke, but if the "serial number" is to be ranked in Taobao Pictures, Chen Ke is still the

A well-deserved giant-like presence within the company.

Of course, Taobao Pictures will show such a friendly attitude, which is also related to the "Ding Zhi Effect" that has been gradually spreading in the industry recently. This is similar to the "Ding Crab Effect" caused by Ding Zhi's own Ding Crab.

It's a bit "face-breaking" when you go up there.

But the "Ding Crab Effect" is a famous "metaphysics" that every time Hong Kong Island TVB rebroadcasts the classic drama "The Big Era", the stock market will be affected by a mysterious force, causing turmoil.

The "Ding Zhi Effect" is just the opposite. Every time he appears, his works, the variety shows he appears in, and even the relevant parts of his interviews become quite hot topics.

Of course Chen Ke would not believe all these so-called metaphysics.

But to put it bluntly, the success of the short film "The Tuner" in becoming a hit, at least the fact that it caused such a high degree of discussion on the entire Internet some time ago, has a lot to do with the fact that it stars Ding Zhi.

Otherwise, just relying on that short film may be able to form a fairly high reputation in a small area, and then relying on word of mouth and quality may slowly spread and create a lot of fame, but it will definitely not be possible in the film industry.

It has achieved its current momentum in a short period of time.

On the other hand, if the starring role in the short film "The Tuner" was not Ding Zhi from the beginning, then it would not matter if it was made into a feature film now.

However, after relying on Ding Zhi's own popularity to create a big hit, if "The Tuner" changes its protagonist when it is made into a theatrical movie, then the audience will have preconceived notions about whether they can buy into the new male protagonist.

It's hard to say.

What's more, among actors of the right age, there are only a handful of actors who can consistently outperform Ding Zhi in terms of acting skills.

If combined with the heat and other aspects, it is simply a scorpion cake - the only one.

So no matter how you say it, if Taobao Pictures wants to film "The Tuner", it really cannot avoid Ding Zhi.

At this time, Chen Ke could see Ding Zhi's hesitation.

"Is there a problem with the schedule?"

"There is a problem in this area. I have talked with you before. I am preparing the book "The God of Medicine"."

Chen Ke naturally knew about this. In fact, Ding Zhi had also disclosed this project to Chen Ke.

But just like the song of joy, in fact, Taobao Pictures is not optimistic about this book.

This kind of realistic subject matter is too heavy and the subject matter is too sensitive. In fact, it is not a high-quality investment project.

"In this way, you come to "The Mixer", "The God of Medicine", and the Taoban Project Approval Meeting, and I will pay attention to that side."

Chen Ke made a somewhat vague promise.