"The Desire of the Golden Branch" mainly tells the story of the intrigue of the beauties of the harem of the Qing Dynasty in order to become the queen. The four heroines used all their tricks in the play to deceive themselves and perform "conspiracy and lies" with all their might, which made people watch "thrilling" and unprecedentedly exciting, attracting superstar Chow Yun-fat to become loyal fans of the show.

It's just that rouge gouache doesn't fight swords and swords, and it is never like princely generals who turn clouds and rain and blood flow like rivers at every turn, they fight quietly and meticulously, killing people invisibly in the long-sleeved dance. There are traps all the time, there are traps everywhere, and you can change your face every minute, so there is no "good person" in the traditional sense of the protagonist in a group, there is loyalty in the traitor, there is traitor in the loyalty, and the gladiatorial arena-style harem refuses morality, and it is impossible to distinguish between good and bad, only stronger and weaker.

This beautiful war in the Qing Palace began with desire and ended with fate. The pink beauties who are dressed in battle, not like the emperor who wants to use Li Min's life as an excuse to play with power, they are for getting ahead, for revenge, for repaying gratitude, for self-preservation, the simplest worldly desires are the most powerful motivation for struggle. The trapped beast fight in the Forbidden City is the ultimate proposition of this harem woman, and it is also the compelling dramatic tension of "Golden Branch Desire".

What did "Golden Branches Desire" rely on to achieve such success in its previous life and lead the trend of a generation?

The intrigue of the ancient court and the struggle for power and status are a very common theme. To put it bluntly, it's just four important aspects of plot, costumes, actors, and publicity.

Wang Xinwei looked down at the script at this time, not caring at all what Yang Lin was still talking about. Looking at it, a sentence suddenly popped up: "Director." Since this play is a court drama, where are you going to shoot it? ”

There was a moment of silence in the office, followed by a burst of laughter.

Yang Lin looked at Wang with relief. Black lines on the face. What is this woman thinking?

Wang Xin was at a loss and looked at Mei Xiaoqing beside him. Mei Xiaoqing looked at Yang Lin's ugly face, couldn't help laughing, and told him in a low voice that Yang Lin was just saying that this drama would go north to the mainland. The Forbidden City will shoot on the spot, and will negotiate with CCTV for details of the introduction of this drama in the mainland.

Wang was relieved of this embarrassment. His face was flushed, like a boiled crab. The director of the house is talking at the top, but you don't know what to do below. Outside the gods. How can this be called Yang Linqing?

Shame on you! Wang was relieved to blush, and said expectantly, "I'm sorry for that director." ”

Yang Lin waved his hand and continued: "Where did you say that just now?" ”

Everyone laughed again, and Wang was relieved and ashamed, and he couldn't wait to get out of a hole.

Xu Xiaoming next to him couldn't help but smile and reminded a few words, and Yang Lin remembered.

"This time, the mainland plans to buy this "Golden Branches Desire", not to mention anything else. Will definitely give the greatest convenience in shooting, we are much easier. ”

Xu Xiaoming sighed secretly. It's really a new dynasty. As soon as Yang Lin came, it was not just as simple as making a big move, but as soon as he made a move, he connected with the mainland. Since TVB co-produced a "Time and Clouds" with the mainland, there has been no follow-up, and it is said that Shao Yifu is quite sorry for this.

Everyone is rumoring that Yang Lin has countless unexplained relationships with high-level officials in the mainland, and it seems that this is indeed the case. If not, how could Shao Yifu be at a loss, and the shot would be a heavy punch? The opening up of the hinterland is getting stronger and stronger, and it has involved all aspects. Once restrictions on film and television culture are lifted, the vast mainland market and more than one billion viewers will be the target of competition for Hong Kong's entertainment industry. At this time, he set up a relationship with the mainland giant CCTV, and first established a reputation in the hearts of mainland audiences, which is tantamount to taking the lead.

This time, ATV is already ahead of the rest of Hong Kong. Xu Xiaoming's confidence in Yang Lin is several levels higher.

"This "Golden Branch", with a budget of 20 million Hong Kong dollars, a huge investment and a grand scale, will be the first battle of our new ATV. Therefore, this drama will be produced by me and directed by Sister Amy. In addition, due to the huge manpower and material resources required to go to the mainland for filming, I suggest that a super crew be set up, if you don't have too much work at hand, please take the initiative to join, and everyone will take on the important task of revitalizing ATV. ”

After Yang Lin finished speaking, his eyes swept down, and he found that there was no one to speak, and he couldn't help but feel a little unhappy.

What the? As a production director, buddy is looking for a few helpers, but he dares not to take the initiative to sign up? Not afraid of wearing small shoes?

He was wrong to blame these ATV producers, because everyone was stunned by the "20 million" giant bomb, and they didn't hear clearly what he said later.

For a long time, ATV has followed the glorious tradition of "diligence and thrift, hard work". Whether it is a TV series or a variety show, it is all buckle and noose, and it can be saved. A set of costumes, which can shoot more than a dozen TV series, is still clean and sewn in the warehouse, which is better than the thrifty TVB.

Suddenly, they heard that 20 million were filming a TV series, how could they not be surprised and ecstatic?

What does this mean? It represents the era of Yang Lin, and it will be the era of large-scale production!

If you can be willing to invest in filming, you will not be stingy with more treatment.

My God! Could it be that ATV's spring has finally arrived?

Others didn't pay attention to Yang Lin's words, but Mei Xiaoqing heard them clearly. This is an excellent opportunity to have a good relationship with Yang Lin, so don't you miss it? She immediately raised her hand high and said in a coquettish voice: "I'll go, count me in!" ”

Under a staircase, Yang Lin's face looked much better. Since it has taken the initiative to move closer to the organization, how can the organization treat such a good comrade badly? immediately said: "OK, welcome Mei Cainu to join the crew of "Golden Branches", if there is no problem, you can work hard and serve as the assistant director of the crew, how about it?" ”

Mei Xiaoqing, in Yu Li's TV era, served as the director and producer of the series. Later, together with her husband Liu Jiahao, she switched to TVB TV and served as the producer of the series. She has a sister who is quite famous, Hong Kong TV artist Mui Xiaohui.

She believes that TV dramas are something that the general public can access, so the TV dramas she produces are centered on "love" and "kindness", so that children can be exposed to positive messages. was once jokingly called "a talented female producer, the best at making light-hearted and humorous love sketches."

Mei Xiaoqing was overjoyed immediately, she didn't expect that there would be a reward, and immediately said with a smile: "It's not hard, it's not hard, hehe, it's powerful, I can't help but learn from you, a talented man!" ”

I rub! This is the assistant director? Everyone understands now, Yang Lin is in Chi. Bare. Naked pull the mountain! He is now a shareholder of ATV, one of the "Three Heavenly Kings", and their top boss, holding the power of life and death, who dares to offend? Not only can you not be offended, but if you don't rush up and hug your thighs and swear allegiance at this time, when will you wait? Didn't I see Mei Xiaoqing as soon as she expressed her position, she was already an assistant director?

That's not an ordinary assistant director, it's the assistant director of a 20 million budget drama, and it's the first award that Yang Lin has taken refuge into, how can Yang Lin be treated badly? Even for some people who are not interested in Yang Lin, the original production director has now been sent to that corner by Qiu Degen, I don't know if there is any hope?

Looking at the scrambling to sign up one by one, Yang Lin wanted to laugh.

Seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages, human normality, there is no difference between integrity and filth. Yang Lin has been mixed in his past life and this life for so many years, and he won't even be unable to see this. As long as you can recognize the situation in front of you, do a good job for me, and don't pull your back, buddy will tolerate you.

As for those guys who have changed jobs in history, Yang Lin is not worried. Most of them saw no hope in ATV and had to go out to find a way, and there was nothing wrong with that.

Now, those guys, at least for a while. No matter how it drops, we have to see if our means can really revitalize ATV, and then decide to stay, right?

In that case, then buddy will show you a look, buddy's methods.

Let you know that buddies are not ordinary people.

He cleared his throat and said slowly: "The crew is in charge of Sister Amy, and the preparations for the formation will start immediately." When I do a good job of this variety show in my hand, let's set off and go to the mainland. ”

Mei Xiaoqing is very gossipy by nature, and when she heard this, she asked curiously: "What variety show?" ”

If you want to revitalize ATV, you can't just rely on TV dramas and walk on one leg. Increasing the ratings and attention of variety shows is also the proper meaning. Otherwise, what do you do as the production director of the show? It's better to simply call the TV series production director, which saves more trouble.

Yang Lin smiled slightly: "A very interesting and attractive program, a program with a production cost of two million per episode!" ”

"Puff"

Someone fell to the ground with an unsteady stool.

Two million, what is the concept? It is possible to shoot a small-budget movie, a good TV series. Zhou Runfa is very red, right? At this time, the salary was only three million.

The concept is changed, that is, every episode of the entertainment program is equivalent to shooting a low-cost movie, and asking Zhou Yunfa to act in a play.

Where is there such a method?

I know that your Director Yang is rich, and it will cost hundreds of millions to make a movie, but this is ATV, not your Red Star Pictures, and it's not your own playhouse, right? lost money, and Qiu Degen and Lin Baixin also had a share. Do you want to put money into it yourself?

How much should I charge for advertising for a program with such a high production cost? It's obvious that you're losing money, but you're still going to die.

Not to mention ATV, even if it's HSBC and Citibank, if you continue to do this, you will go bankrupt in a few days, right?

Everyone was looking at Yang Lin blankly, wondering if he was joking. (To be continued......)