Chinese entertainment starts with idols

Chapter 56 Discard the dross and select the essence

"Gu Jian Qi Tan" is a role-playing online game developed by Shanghai Aurogon. The first version, "Gu Jian Qi Tan: Qin Xin Jian Po Jin He Zai", was launched on July 10, 2010. Less than half a year later, Huanrui Century has not yet obtained the film and television adaptation rights.

This information could be easily found with a little research. Thinking of this, Lin Feng quickly called his agent, Hu Shan, over and went straight to the point: "Sister Hu, I want to acquire the film and television adaptation rights to the online game 'Gu Jian Qi Tan'!"

"Lin Feng, you've set your sights on the film and television adaptation rights to 'Swords of Legends' again. Your 'Love is Not Blind' movie hasn't even started filming yet, and now you're preparing to invest in another film or television series! Aren't you being a little too hasty?" Hu Shan suggested.

Lin Feng was preparing to invest in and film the movie "Love is Not Blind," which Hu Shan knew. However, she didn't expect that before the movie was even finished, he would already be considering his next film or television project.

Sometimes Hu Shan is really tired. She currently manages two major artists: Lin Feng, who is too opinionated and has too many ideas, and Deng Shuang, who is too indecisive and lacks ideas!

"Sister Hu, we have to hurry! If we miss this opportunity, we'll never have another one. I have high hopes for this TV series; it's bound to be a huge hit."

"Oh, in that case, should we go through Tianyu Media? After all, investing in filming in the future is something we can do." Hu Shan still has a lot of faith in Lin Feng's judgment.

"Sister Hu, I'd like to secure this film and television adaptation myself first, and then discuss potential collaborations with other companies!" Lin Feng said tactfully.

"Lin Feng, I always felt that you didn't really trust the company. Are you planning to leave Tianyu in the future?" Hu Shan asked directly.

"Um... Sister Hu, it's not time yet. My contract with Tianyu Media still has several years left, so don't overthink it." Lin Feng didn't expect Hu Shan to suddenly ask this question.

At this moment, Hu Shan pressed on again: "Lin Feng, we've been working together for almost two years now, and I know you well enough. Someone as thoughtful and opinionated as you, who can even think ten steps ahead, must have already planned to leave Tianyu."

"Including your personal selection of that assistant Xu Wenjia, I understand perfectly well that you intended to groom her from the beginning. Actually, I've been waiting for you all along, why didn't you ask for my opinion, or ask if I wanted to follow you?"

As expected, nothing can be hidden forever. The people closest to you are always the ones who know you best. However, Lin Feng did not expect Hu Shan to be such a decisive person. Since she dared to ask Lin Feng this question, it means that she wanted to follow Lin Feng.

"Sister Hu, I really didn't expect you to value me so much. I have indeed been thinking about this, but it's not the right time yet. But have you really thought this through? When I leave Tianyu, are you really planning to come with me?"

"What else is there for me to consider? I'm definitely willing to continue following you. I think you have great potential, and besides, so many talent agencies and film and television companies want to poach you. I'm not stupid."

"Okay, Sister Hu, I'm extending a formal invitation to you now. However, I still need you to stay at Tianyu and help take care of Deng Shuang. She can't live without you."

Previously, Hu Shan was the agent for Lin Feng, Deng Shuang, and Zhang Han, but since Lin Feng and Deng Shuang got together, she has become their exclusive agent.

"But this..." Compared to Deng Shuang, Hu Shan definitely prefers Lin Feng.

"Sister Hu, don't worry, I can guarantee that you will always be my agent! This position definitely belongs to you. We've been working together for so long, you should understand what I mean."

"And once I leave, I'll definitely have all the necessary precautions in place. I won't let you and Xiao Shuang stay at Tianyu for too long, you can rest assured about that."

Deng Shuang's management contract with EE-Media is stricter and longer than Lin Feng's. As for Xu Wenjia, Lin Feng has other plans for her. Since she likes being a producer, she can be directly involved in any projects that Lin Feng invests in or acts in in the future.

"Okay! I believe you! I'll try to help you get the film and television rights for 'Gu Jian Qi Tan' now."

Hu Shan was an extremely intelligent and capable person. Just three days after she said those words, she handed Lin Feng a film and television copyright contract for "Swords of Legends," saying, "Mission accomplished!"

"Sister Hu, you're amazing! You have no idea how much effort I put into securing the film and television rights to 'Love is Not Blind'! The rights fee was only 100,000 yuan? That's so cheap! How did you manage that?"

Lin Feng was very surprised. Although Hu Shan was very capable, this was too amazing. Moreover, Lin Feng estimated that the film and television rights for "Gu Jian Qi Tan" would cost at least 50 yuan.

"Actually, you deserve some credit for this. I was able to obtain the film and television rights to 'Swords of Legends' so smoothly by using the name of Tianyu Media and the fact that you were the lead actor."

On the other hand, Shanghai Aurogon doesn't care about the film and television copyright fees; it cares more about using the influence of film and television dramas to promote the development of the game. Therefore, it only gave us three years to adapt the game.

At the same time, they also demanded corresponding control over the film and television plot, striving to avoid drastically altering the game's storyline and to faithfully recreate the game's events as much as possible.

"Yes, I can agree to these. No matter what, you're amazing that you were able to get this done so smoothly! After I finish filming these movies, 'Swords of Legends' will be my next most important film and television project!" Lin Feng said solemnly.

As for who will collaborate with on the adaptation of "Swords of Legends" into a TV series, Lin Feng prefers H&R Century Pictures. On the one hand, H&R Century Pictures was the investor in the original series, and on the other hand, H&R Century Pictures is sincere. The two companies have previously collaborated on "Palace," so there is a basis for cooperation.

Of course, Tianyu Media can also be invested in, but it is more of a talent agency and does not have a dedicated film and television production department. For example, the previous production of "Meteor Shower" was a collaboration with other companies.

As for Yu Zheng, let him step aside. Yu Zheng is still thinking about the Huanrui Century "Zhu Xian" film and television adaptation project and has publicly revealed his initial casting ideas.

"Lin Feng is being considered for the male lead 'Zhang Xiaofan,' Yang Ying or Tong Liya are being considered for the female lead 'Lu Xueqi,' and Yang Mi is being considered for the other female lead 'Biyao.'"

Little did they know that Lin Feng didn't want to act, Huanrui Century didn't want to work with him anymore, and Huanrui even planned to ditch Yu Zheng after finishing the "Palace" series.

Lin Feng attaches great importance to "Swords of Legends" mainly because of the TV series he starred in before, such as the "Meteor Shower" series, "Palace", and the upcoming movie "Buddha Mountain". He was even more outstanding as the female lead in these dramas, which can be described as "female-centric dramas".

"Swords of Legends" is a true "male-centric drama" and the only TV series that truly created a "top-tier" audience. It also ushered in the "traffic era" of TV series.

The 12 universally recognized top stars are "Four Big, Three Little, Two Top Stars, and Three Breakout Stars." Among the "Four Big," Lu Han and Wu Qian belong to the Korean Wave, while only Li Yifeng rose to prominence with this drama.

Yang Yang's most successful drama, "Love O2O," should largely be attributed to Deng Shuang. Moreover, his popularity and data are far behind the other three. He squeezed into the "top streamer" list through marketing hype. It is even estimated that the "Four Top Streamers" list was created by Yang Yang's unilateral hype.

The "Three Little Ones" belong to the "idol-raising" category, while Cai Xukun, one of the "Two Top Stars and Three Explosive Stars," came from a talent show. Zhu Yilong's "Guardian," Xiao Zan, and Wang Yibo's "The Untamed" relied more on "BL" (Boys' Love) themes. Li Xian's "Go Go Squid!" had a very short run.

As for the other so-called "top influencers" and "rising stars" that came later, they were all fake, because the "de-traffic era" came after that, and it was impossible for a real "top influencer" to emerge again. Only the 12 people mentioned above have met the standards of a "top influencer".

Therefore, Lin Feng is not wrong to say that only "Swords of Legends" is the only TV series that truly created a "top-tier" TV series. Moreover, the fact that this TV series can make so many supporting actors rise to fame is enough to prove its powerful influence.

At the same time, Lin Feng has many of his own ideas that he wants to further improve upon based on his previous life, taking it to the next level in every aspect. He wants to create the most top-tier "Gu Jian Qi Tan".

For example, the male protagonist is born with a fierce aura, so we can further strengthen his "beautiful, strong, and tragic" character. The so-called "beautiful, strong, and tragic" means that he is beautiful, capable, and has a tragic experience. This is how he can be loved and more likely to attract fans, just like how the protagonist in "Lotus Tower" vomits half a catty of blood in every episode.

For example, if the male lead has turned evil, he can do a slow-motion scene like in "Ashes of Love" where he lowers his head, turns slowly at a 45° angle, and his hair ribbon falls down. This is definitely the "ceiling of the evil transformation world".

For example, the interaction between the male lead and the senior brother actually has a bit of a "BL" feel to it. Otherwise, Chen Weiting, who played the "senior brother" in his previous life, could have become so popular as a fourth male lead. Perhaps we could add some of the "BL" elements from "The Untamed".

Even the costumes and props in "Gu Jian Qi Tan" could have taken inspiration from the "funeral style" of "Eternal Love"; if "Gu Jian Qi Tan" hadn't been unable to add a "master-disciple romance", Lin Feng would have liked to add some elements from "The Journey of Flower".

Lin Feng's version of "Gu Jian Qi Tan" = Previous incarnation of "Gu Jian Qi Tan" + "Lotus Tower" + "Ashes of Love" + "The Untamed" + "Eternal Love" etc.

In short, discard the dross and select the essence!

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