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Chapter 95 I Want to Film a Live-Action Version of Jackie Chan's Adventures (Please Subscribe)

Gong Yu always believed that anyone who could attract investment was a big liar!

Because he himself is such a big liar.

But today he suddenly discovered that Wang Weili was even better at bluffing than he was.

Gong Yu asked, "Why would Cheng Long be willing to help?"

"That depends on Mr. Gong."

"I?"

"Of course it's you, or what, watch me?"

Wang Weili looked at Gong Yu as if it were the most natural thing in the world and said confidently, "At present, there is more than just iQiyi as a long-form video platform. If you want to break out of this market, you have to take a differentiated and high-quality approach."

Gong Yu could sense that Wang Weili was trying to fool him, but he was also curious about what grand theories Wang Weili could come up with.

"What do you mean by this, and what about Jackie Chan's adventures?"

"The Jackie Chan Adventures franchise is an IP, and one familiar to two generations in China. If it's adapted into a live-action TV series, what will other platforms use to compete with iQiyi?"

As Wang Weili threw out the first bait, he was also making plans for himself.

His popularity has limited room for further growth relying solely on the domestic market.

To continue upgrading, we need to go international and rely on IPs with international recognition to break into new markets.

But this is easier said than done.

Many celebrities try to go international, but most end up returning home disappointed, mainly because they cannot be accepted by overseas markets.

Similarly, the Chinese market cannot accept an elderly white or black man playing the male lead in its own TV series.

Unless there was already a work before that, with a Chinese male lead and foreigners as supporting characters, and that was accepted by the overseas market, such as Jackie Chan Adventures, which is such a work.

Gong Yu understood what Wang Weili meant, but still had some concerns.

"Even if we manage to persuade Jackie Chan to help and successfully acquire the rights, the production cost of this series will likely be quite high."

"Assuming it really comes to that, could we adopt the American TV series model and produce the series in seasons to spread out costs and improve quality?"

Wang Weili looked at Gong Yu with a gleam in his eyes and slowly threw out the second bait.

"If the first season is successful, then every subsequent season will be Kiwi's strongest moat."

"this----"

Gong Yu admitted that he was indeed tempted.

The development of long-form video platforms depends on content, but content does not depend on any particular platform.

Even without iQiyi, Youku, and Tencent, there will be other platforms.

Unless a platform obtains exclusive copyrighted content, making it impossible for others to copy it.

Seeing Gong Yu's eager expression, Wang Weili added, "If the first season of Jackie Chan's Adventures is successful in China, Mr. Gong can also establish iQiyi International Edition to distribute it overseas."

"Isn't this a huge leap?"

Gong Yu shrank back into his seat, his previously fiery enthusiasm quickly cooling down.

Seeing this, Wang Weili withdrew his attack slightly.

"Actually, we could also consider selling the overseas distribution rights of the series to Netflix, or simply co-producing the series with them."

"A partnership with Netflix?"

"House of Cards, which launched on Netflix this year, was the beginning of their self-produced series. Why doesn't iQiyi try to communicate with them?"

"Mr. Wang, you—"

Gong Yu frowned, looked at Wang Weili again and again, and opened his mouth as if to say something but then stopped.

Wang Weili took the initiative to say, "President Gong, please feel free to speak your mind."

"I get the feeling that you're doing strategic planning for Kiwi, but it's limited to the Jackie Chan Adventures project."

"Because this is a project I want to do, of course I only care about it."

"Too."

Gong Yu nodded, agreeing with Wang Weili's point.

However, the investment in this project was still too large.

Given its current size, Kiwifruit simply cannot move the project forward unless it seeks investment from investors.

However, you can't just have investments whenever you want.

If Gong Yu cannot deliver results that are recognized by investors at this stage, Kiwi's valuation will only fall, not rise, unless—

"Mr. Wang, I think we can start by collaborating on the 'Shan Shan Comes' project, and consider the 'Jackie Chan Adventures' live-action version project later."

Gong Yu looked at Wang Weili uncertainly and asked, "What do you think?"

"No problem!"

Wang Weili smiled at him and said, "I didn't expect to be able to produce this project right away! First, we need to get the copyright, then officially approve the project, and then start filming—it will take at least a year to prepare. During this time, we will definitely be filming a new drama."

"As long as you understand."

Gong Yu smiled with relief. He had been a little worried that Wang Weili would refuse to act in "Boss & Me" because he had temporarily turned down the Jackie Chan Adventures project.

Fortunately, things have stabilized for the time being. If Shan Shan Comes to Eat can achieve a similar level of popularity as Gu Jian Qi Tan when it airs, then it will be easier to negotiate the next round of financing for iQiyi.

Gong Yu began to let his imagination run wild, vaguely feeling that Wang Weili might actually bring him a surprise.

Since both of this year's phenomenal works were created by the other party, maybe Boss & Me will be the third one?

"Mr. Gong, let's call it a day then!"

Wang Weili stood up, supporting himself on the table, and instructed Gong Yu, "I'll go back and wait for news from Juku. If they accept Nazha as the female lead, then my schedule won't be a problem."

"Okay, I'll talk to them."

Gong Yu nodded and stood up, feeling that it was easier to communicate if someone like Wang Weili stated their conditions directly.

The two left the private room together, shook hands, and said goodbye.

As Wang Weili pushed open the door, he had just changed into slippers in the entryway when a thumping sound came from the wooden floor, and tiny dust particles moved irregularly in the light.

Naza was wearing an oversized men's shirt, her seaweed-like curly hair cascading down her back, her thighs snow-white and smooth, and she ran out barefoot.

Upon seeing Wang Weili, she grinned and said, "You're back."

"Yes, I'm back from hunting."

Wang Weili walked over, put his arm around Naza's slender waist, and kissed her on the forehead: "I even got you a leading role."

"real!"

Naza's eyes lit up, and she wrapped her arms around Wang Weili's back.

When the Beijing Film Academy started its summer vacation, she came to Shanghai and stayed at Wang Weili's house.

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The past month or so has been sweet and relaxing, but also a bit boring and worrying.

Naza's agency contract has been transferred from Sugarman Entertainment to Wang Weili's Galaxy Films, which means that she will no longer be able to get resources from Sugarman Entertainment. If she wants to act in the future, she will have to find her own projects or follow Wang Weili's arrangements.

She had originally planned to have her agent find her some supporting roles, but Wang Weili solved the problem with just one sentence.

Naza smiled happily, then suddenly paused, looked up and asked, "Brother Willie, who's the male lead in this show you're talking about?"

"It should be me."

"real!!"

"Yeah, if they hadn't let you play the female lead, I might not have gotten the male lead role."

Wang Weili was simply telling the truth and did not try to coax him.

However, those words sounded better to him than any sweet talk.

A glimmer of light appeared in her eyes, and she tightened her grip on Wang Weili, leaping forward on tiptoe—