Huayu: We're asking you to act, and you're playing a superhuman?

"The Voice of China has introduced the Dutch Voice..."

Facing Wang Weili, who was talking to him at length, Tian Ming smiled and agreed on the surface, but inwardly he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

Why did he suddenly come over and talk to me about the production of The Voice of China?

Is he planning to become a mentor on a TV show? I've never heard of him singing any songs!

No, I should say I don't know him at all... Wang Weili, you became famous way too fast.

Looking at the excessively young Wang Weili, Tian Ming was filled with emotion, and at the same time became even more curious about the purpose of his visit.

"Mr. Wang, excuse me for interrupting."

Tian Ming probed, "You don't happen to have a friend who's going to participate in the next season of The Voice of China, do you?"

"No, I only know one person who can sing, Yang Mi..."

Wang Wei used a joke to dispel Tian Ming's doubts, and then stopped beating around the bush and went straight to the point about his purpose.

"Mr. Tian, ​​the reason I came to see you today is actually to discuss a collaboration."

"Oh?"

"Similar to the collaboration with 'The Voice of China,' I've done some research on an outdoor reality show in South Korea, and I'd like to talk to you about the issue of importing such shows."

"However, Blueberry TV can acquire copyrighted productions through IPCN International Media, but we at Canxing Productions do not have the qualifications to do so."

Tian Ming adjusted his glasses, politely declining Wang Weili's offer without even listening to his explanation of which variety show it was.

Wang Weili was not discouraged: "Canxing Productions does not have the qualifications in this regard. In fact, no private media company has the qualifications in this regard. However, the fact that Canxing was able to participate in the production of The Voice of China already puts it far ahead of its competitors."

"Isn't Mr. Tian's leading position in this area inseparable from his personal resume?"

Wang Weili's tone was quite meaningful.

Tian Ming graduated from the Journalism Department of Fudan University and then worked at Tomato TV, rising from a news reporter to the head of the entertainment channel's news department before founding Star Production.

This person has connections throughout local TV stations in the Yangtze River Delta region, so naturally they have access to more opportunities.

Tian Ming was stunned for a moment; he hadn't expected Wang Weili to have come prepared.

"I heard that you graduated from Jiaotong University, Mr. Wang?"

"Yes, I just graduated last year."

What is your major?

Information Engineering.

Wang Weili could clearly see the change in Tian Ming's eyes after hearing this answer.

It was a feeling of confusion and bewilderment.

He hesitated for a moment, then said, "You're studying computer science, and you want to become a celebrity?"

"Isn't that interesting?"

Wang Weili's answers were always so unexpected.

Tian Ming gave Wang Weili a strange look, then asked suspiciously again, "It is indeed quite interesting... but if you wanted to enter the film and television industry from the beginning, why did you choose information engineering as your major?"

"Well, entering the film and television industry was a choice based on personal interest, while my university major was more about building a foundation for my career. For example, I've invested in several startups, so I need to understand their products and operating models."

"That's quite an apt example."

"This isn't an example, but something I'm doing right now; one of the companies is rushing into Series B funding."

Wang Weili's smile remained unchanged, but his gaze, sharp as a knife, met the suspicion in Tian Ming's eyes.

Meeting that clear, cold gaze, Tianming couldn't help but have a thought that things might not be as he had imagined.

He initially thought Wang Weili was an overnight sensation who had become arrogant and unaware of his own limitations, and he wasn't interested in the variety show collaboration that Wang Weili mentioned.

After their conversation, Tian Ming felt that Wang Weili was articulate and had a generous demeanor, not the shallow and arrogant type of celebrity.

Thinking of this, Tian Ming suddenly changed the subject: "What was that Korean outdoor reality show you were talking about?"

"Running Man!"

Wang Weili was referring to the phenomenal variety show, Running Man.

Although Running Man may get worse and worse in the future, this is a common problem for all long-running entertainment works. Running Man itself is still a program that a generation of viewers can remember, and it is also a powerful tool for accumulating popularity.

Wang Weili has already figured out the basics of playing Chu Zihang; the rest he just needs to complete step by step.

Therefore, he does not plan to shoot any new films in the near future, but only intends to build up his popularity to prepare for the future.

Moreover, the Running Man IP has high commercial value, and Wang Weili also wants to get a piece of the pie and do something with it.

Tian Ming gave Wang Weili a deep look: "Why did you come to pay attention to this variety show?"

"Has anyone else noticed it?"

Wang Weili countered with a question, not finding it strange at all.

"Blueberry TV has included it in its list of variety shows to be imported next year, but it hasn't been confirmed yet..."

Realizing he had said too much, Tian Ming quickly corrected himself: "What are you thinking?"

"Running Man is a celebrity reality show, which is fundamentally different from talent shows like The Voice of China. If we can import the copyright and produce it, I can serve as a regular host for the first season."

Wang Weili played the cards he was relying on.

After the broadcast of "Swords of Legends", he became the most popular star this year.

Now he needs to monetize this fame in various ways. He was able to make full use of Yang Mi's fame back then, so it goes without saying that he can do even better in his own case.

Tianming accepted the card and then raised his second concern.

"If you want to participate in the acquisition of variety show copyrights, in addition to fame, you also need sufficient funds. SBS, the copyright holder of Running Man, has quoted a high price."

"I will have the funds."

Wang Weili glanced at Li Xiaoping, the vice president of Enlight Media, who was chatting and laughing with someone in the distance.

When the other party was chatting with him just now, they mentioned wanting to invest in his personal studio, and then mentioned the film and television adaptation rights to the novels he has.

The profitability of film and television projects is currently too poor, so Wang Weili would rather invest his own money in other projects and then use other people's money to invest in film and television projects.

Although Wang Weili didn't say it explicitly, Tian Ming knew that he didn't need to worry about money.

The Running Man project is highly valued within CCTV and clearly has great potential.

Then, Wang Weili's popularity can bring traffic to this variety show, and his willingness to invest in the project further reduces the investment risk.

After calculating the pros and cons, Tian Ming found that the risk of failure for this project was extremely low, while the probability of success was extremely high, making it entirely feasible.

"I need to communicate with CCTV (Blueberry TV) and then go to South Korea to discuss the issue of copyright acquisition."

"If possible, I would like to participate in the later stages of the negotiations."

Wang Weili casually stated his request.

If you want to have a stake in a project, you have to be involved in it personally, because others won't care about your gains or losses.

Tian Ming glanced at Wang Weili and nodded, saying, "I will convey your request to Blueberry TV, but they may also have some requirements."

"for example?"

"Some very standard requirements, such as your next TV series needing to be broadcast on a major network, like Blueberry Channel."

"As long as the price is right, it doesn't matter."

Wang Weili and Tian Ming exchanged a smile, knowing in their hearts that if this cooperation could be achieved, then his relationship with Blueberry TV would be established.