Chapter 1465 1467 [Leaning against a big tree to enjoy the shade]

   Various crews began to recruit actors, Xiang Nan didn't interfere too much, but just gave a little advice.

  For example, Kang Honglei was going to use Sun Haiying and Lu Liping to film "The Years of Burning Passion", but Xiang Nan directly rejected it, and finally replaced it with Zhang Guangbei and Zhu Lin.

  In Zhao Baogang's "Never Close My Eyes", the heroine was supposed to be Xu Jinglei, but in the end it was suggested by Xiang Nan and replaced by the original heroine Su Jin.

  …

   "Master Cheng, just give me the leading role of "Surrender to the Innocent Girl"." Jiang Qinqin said to Xiang Nan affectionately.

   Kylin Films recently prepared several films that are of good quality, but one thing to say is that the heroine in "Surrender to the Innocent Girl" is more pleasing, and it can be said that whoever plays it will be popular.

The heroines in other dramas are either out of character, for example, the heroine of "The Years of Burning Passion" plays from young to old, and older actresses have an advantage; or they are pure vases, such as "Kangxi Weifu" The heroine in "Private Interview" is nothing more than an affair with Kangxi.

   Therefore, Jiang Qinqin fell in love with the TV series "Surrender to the Innocent Girl" at a glance.

"Hey, this drama is not suitable for you." Xiang Nan smiled and waved his hands, "Ouyang has only directed one drama before, and he cooperated with Director Zhang. He may not be able to do this "Surrender to the Innocent Girl". How well directed.

  You should still cooperate with experienced directors, so that the chances of success are higher. Director Kong Sheng has previously filmed dramas such as "Red Cross Team", "Nineteen Sisters of Gan", "Four Seasons of Burning Love", and has won awards for many times.

   Moreover, the heroine of "Qianmenlouzi Jiuzhangjiu" is more challenging than the heroine of "Surrender to the Innocent Girl". So it is better to choose the hole guide. "

   "Really?" Jiang Qinqin asked suspiciously.

   "When have I lied to you?" Xiang Nan laughed.

   "Okay, I'll listen to you." Jiang Qinqin nodded.

   "That's good." Xiang Nan affirmed, "Since you are willing to follow me, I won't lie to you."

  …

  Kylin Films started filming several TV dramas at the same time, which really created a lot of momentum.

  However, everyone in the industry knows that the boss of Kylin Films is Xiang Nan. His net worth exceeds tens of billions. Taking out one percent of the filming is enough to start several projects at the same time. These are just small battles.

   Therefore, there is only envy left.

  "Kylin Films is now recruiting, and can produce at least seven or eight TV series and more than three movies a year. The output is higher than that of a provincial TV station."

   "It would be great if we could also sign a contract with Kylin Films, so we won't have to worry about running out of movies in the future. Unlike our senior brothers and sisters who worked in TV stations after graduation, they can't make money now."

   "It's useless, Kylin Films only signed a few actors, and they are not willing to sign more. Let's not think about good things."

  People in the circle are talking about it.

  At the end of the 1990s, the reform of the film and television drama industry in the mainland was not perfect, and state-run and private-run companies coexisted, each with its own advantages and disadvantages, and unpredictable changes. This also made employees confused and didn't know what to do.

   But generally speaking, everyone still believes in the truth that leaning against a big tree is good for enjoying the shade. And Xiang Nan, who is backed by the richest Chinese man, is undoubtedly the biggest tree among private film and television companies, so there are many people who want to join him.

   But Xiang Nan doesn't care much about actors, he cares more about directors and screenwriters.

  Because actors are too replaceable. The same role can be given to Zhang San or Li Si, there is not much difference. In China at present, there is no actor who is as indispensable as Jackie Chan and Zhou Xingchi in the Xiangjiang film industry.

  Compared with directors and screenwriters, they are much more precious.

  A good director and a good script can make a good movie and continuously create star artists. But with a hundred celebrities and entertainers together, without a good director and a good script, they can only make a bad movie.

  …

  In May 1997, Zhang Yimou, who had been dormant for two years, finally found Xiang Nan with a new script.

  Xiang Nan took it and took a look, and saw six large characters on the cover - "Not one less".

  He flipped through it, then nodded, "If you want to shoot, then do it."

   Xiang Nan has never watched the movie "Not One Less".

  To be honest, he is essentially a layman. The biggest purpose of watching movies and novels is not to learn knowledge, but just to relax and entertain. Therefore, he has always disliked movies that are too literary and obscure.

   However, he has heard of the name of the movie. Moreover, after reading the script now, he feels very moved and thinks it will be a good movie.

  Although this movie is too literary, it may not make much money. However, Xiang Nan was still willing to let Zhang Yimou try. Let's pay for it. According to his net worth, he can pay 500 million yuan a year, which is enough to pay until he dies.

   "Professor Cheng, thank you." Zhang Yimou said gratefully.

   "Not One Less" tells the story of out-of-school children in a mountain village. Anyone who is not stupid can tell that the box office of this type of movie will not be too high.

  But Xiang Nan didn't hesitate at all. After reading the script, he agreed to shoot directly, and didn't care whether he lost money or not. This kind of heart alone is enough to make him admire.

   "You're welcome, Director Zhang, I will always support you." Xiang Nan smiled.

  Zhang Yimou admired him, but in fact he admired Zhang Yimou even more. With his current fame, he can make money by shooting whatever he wants. But he was willing to retreat for two years, thinking hard about the script, and missed many opportunities to make money.

  Just this sincerity towards art alone is enough to move people.

  …

  In the second half of the year, the film and television dramas invested and filmed last year will be broadcast one after another.

  The first to be released was "Flowers Are Not Flowers" directed by Gao Xixi.

   This is a TV series full of suspense, telling a series of stories triggered by the smuggling case of the children of high-ranking officials.

  The original version was starring Chen Baoguo and Chen Jin, but this version is starring Duan Yihong and Zhu Yuanyuan, which is more in line with the age of the characters.

   After "Flowers Are Not Flowers" landed in CCTV's Feitian Theater, it achieved very good ratings and response.

  Because this drama is obviously a detective drama, but it is actually an anti-corruption drama, which just echoed the national anti-corruption situation in the late 1990s, so it was very successful.

  …

After "Flowers Are Not Flowers", "Silent Oath", "The Years of Burning Passion", "Nine Zhangs at the Front Gate", "Surrender to the Innocent Girl"... one good drama after another, all achieved very good results ratings.

  Especially "The Years of Burning Passion", which got the highest ratings of the year.

   First, in the 1990s, watching TV was still the main pastime for families. After dinner, it is the most common scene for a family to gather in the living room to watch TV.

  The remote control at this time is mostly controlled by the head of the family. Therefore, period dramas such as "The Years of Burning Passion" are the most substituting for them.

  Secondly, "The Years of Burning Passion" itself is also a good drama with excellent quality. Although they are all short-sighted, they are full of fireworks. Unlike some TV dramas, which are said to have realistic themes, they are seriously divorced from reality and cannot be watched at all.

  (end of this chapter)