Chapter 431: Year-end inventory
On January 3, 2017, the fantasy romantic comedy "Iron Fist of Shame", jointly invested and produced by Crystal Entertainment and Imperial Capital Happy Twist, was officially launched.
This "Iron Fist of Shame", like "Charlotte's Troubles" and "Donkey Gets Water", is based on the play of the same name by Happy Twist.
Perhaps learning the lesson of the box office failure of "Donkey Gets Water", although "Iron Fist of Shame" used Ellen as the male lead this time, it also found Mary as the female lead role.
It also found the most popular Shen Pain as a match. In fact, the story of "Iron Fist of Shame" is quite old-fashioned, it is a trick of men and women swapping bodies, and the filming is average, and there is nothing new.
But it caters to the market, of course, there are also reasons for the foil of peers. Therefore, whether a movie can succeed at the box office or not is really like gambling!
At the same time, the screenwriters and directors of "Iron Fist of Shame" are Song Yang and Zhang Yuyu. Three movies, three pairs of directors, there are really a lot of happy twist talents, and they are also developing towards the model of a hundred flowers blooming and a hundred schools of thought contending.
Song Yang is the one in "Charlotte's Troubles".
"Let's talk about each other, I call you brother, you call me dad!" of the one. Zhang Yuyu directed "Lonely on the Moon" in the future.
…… Shortly after the launch of "Iron Fist of Shame", "Ghost Blowing the Lantern: The Mystery of Dragon Ridge" and "Tomb Robbery Notes: Diving in the Sand of the Angry Sea" were also launched one after another after only one day.
In 2016, the opening works of the two major tomb robbery online dramas, "Ghost Blowing Lantern: The Essence of the Ancient City" and "Tomb Robbery Notes: Seven Star Lu Palace", were huge successes at the same time.
Not only has an excellent reputation, but it has also received an amazing number of on-demand broadcasts, and Crystal Entertainment and Penguin Films have both made a lot of money.
Fans also left messages on the official website of Crystal Entertainment, hoping to start filming the second part immediately. During this period, the two fans inevitably had a dispute over who was the one
It is estimated that the controversy of "the first book of tomb robbery" will never stop. However, the controversy between fans on both sides, as well as the requests of passers-by fans to chase dramas, have brought huge attention and popularity to both series of online dramas.
In order to meet the needs of the majority of fans, the second part of the two major tomb robbery series was officially launched at the beginning of 2017.
The investment in the two online dramas is still over 100 million, just to ensure the level of special effects, and at the same time, they also retain the original cast of starring, which makes tomb robber fans naturally overjoyed and looking forward to it.
The iron triangle of "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" is naturally Pan Yueming, Xiao Di and Big Mouth are unshakable, and this iron triangle should continue until the end of the series.
However, the starring lineup of "Tomb Robbery Notes" may change. Because the Iron Triangle of Tomb Robbery is Wu Xie, Little Brother and Fat Man, and the female character is A Ning played by Tian Ai, the role of A Ning is very popular with everyone.
But according to the original book of "Notes on Tomb Robbery", A-Ning will die in the fourth story. Therefore, if "Notes on Tomb Robbery" is still filmed in accordance with the original story line, A-Ning will officially go offline in the fourth part of the series.
When the time comes, a new heroine will definitely have to be replaced. For this reason, the tomb robbers themselves argued, and the focus was naturally on whether to die or not.
Some fans think that they should die, be loyal to the original, and change to a new heroine. Other fans, especially Tianai's fans, naturally don't want A-Ning to die, and hope that A-Ning can become the female number one throughout.
For this reason, such a controversy has been burned to the official website of Crystal Entertainment and the official website of the "Tomb Robbery Notes" web drama.
However, Crystal Entertainment did not give a reply, just let the fans fight for themselves, so that they can have popularity.
…… In addition, on January 15, 2017, the disaster-ridden and uncared for "Longing for Life" finally premiered at half past eight on Sunday on Shonan Satellite TV.
When China ushered in the era of national variety shows, and reality shows dominated the variety show circle, the treatment of such an incompatible slow variety show in life can be imagined.
Tomato Satellite TV is reluctant to broadcast, and major businesses are unwilling to title and sponsor, so that the filming has been delayed again and again.
In the end, it was He Jiong who gave up his old face to get Shonan Satellite TV to agree to broadcast. And "Longing for Life" was filmed from the first issue to the end of the last issue, and the time also came from the summer of 2016 to the winter!
After the broadcast platform was completed, things took a turn for the better, and "Longing for Life" finally had a title sponsor, Jiangzhong Monkey Aunt Mi Xi!
Although this product is a new product of Jiangzhong Group that was only launched in October 2016, it is not famous, but people have come up with a naming fee of 50 million, and it is also the exclusive title!
The sudden title of Jiangzhong Monkey Aunt Mi Xi is a bit exaggerated to say that it saved "Longing for Life", but at least everyone will not lose money, especially He Jiong and Huang Lei will not be busy in vain.
And to show that it is right
The cherishing of "Golden Father", He Jiong, Huang Lei, Mei Na and Peng Yuchang basically have a cup of rice thin every morning, and the guests are also invited to drink rice thin, and the afternoon tea is still rice thin.
Think about it, the naming fees of "Run" and "The Voice of China" have soared to 500 million, and "Longing for Life" is only 50 million.
But there is no way, the market at this time has not yet accepted the slow variety show of life, and it is good to be able to get the naming fee.
But even so, Shonan Satellite TV still has some doubts about the ratings of "Longing for Life". To this end, "Longing for Life" first produced a pilot film, which was broadcast on January 8, and the result was 1.067% of the CSM52 city network ratings, ranking second among all variety show ratings that night!
This achievement undoubtedly put Shonan Satellite TV at ease a little, and the "Longing for Life" program team was also very encouraged.
A week later, the real test came, and the first issue of "Longing for Life" was officially broadcast, ushering in the real test of the market.
"The average rating of CSM52 City is 1.707%, and the ratings of "Longing for Life" are red!" --- Fruit TV
"The slow variety show "Longing for Life" in the life category has found a new way, and it has started broadcasting to grab the first place in the ratings of variety shows!" --- reported by Sohu Entertainment
"Crystal Entertainment tried variety show production for the first time, and "Longing for Life" was airborne as the ratings champion!" --- New Wolf Entertainment...... the first episode of "Longing for Life" was launched, and as a result, it won an average rating of 1.707% in CSM52 City, far exceeding the pilot film by 0.7 percentage points, and won the ratings championship of all variety shows that night!
This rating is somewhat staggering! After entering the era of national variety shows, various domestic David TV and various production companies have produced a large number of variety shows, but only a few have been popular in the ratings.
In particular, slow variety shows like "Longing for Life" are extremely rare in China, and they run counter to the current reality show market.
I thought that "Longing for Life" would not be favored by the market, but I didn't expect to directly parachute the ratings champion!
This ratings result undoubtedly surprised Shonan Satellite TV, and I didn't have much hope, but I just gave He Jiong a face, but it turned out to be a surprise.
The ratings can break 1%, which is already a variety show with top ratings, but "Longing for Life" reached 1.707% in the first issue, which is undoubtedly a huge start!
The "Longing for Life" program team is also excited, after so long persistence, it has finally paid off, and everyone finally doesn't have to be busy in vain, and even make a lot of money.
With such ratings, all kinds of sponsorships will definitely come in the future, just wait to count the money.
Especially He Jiong and Huang Lei, these two people directly took the salary to buy shares, and now they can rest assured. In addition, the title sponsor Jiangzhong Monkey Aunt Mi Xi smiled even more, obviously they bet on the treasure, with the ratings exposure of "Longing for Life", the 50 million naming fee may be worth more than 500 million!
Other satellite TV is all kinds of envy, jealousy and hatred, it seems that Shonan Satellite TV is about to release a hit variety show again.
The key is that this variety show is still a new type of so-called life slow variety show, in China, where reality shows have gone crazy, this new type of variety show can be described as unique!
But that's okay, Shonan Satellite TV's broadcast of "Longing for Life" is also testing the waters for everyone. If the ratings and word-of-mouth in the future can still be maintained, then needless to say, other TV stations will definitely follow suit!
""Longing for Life" does not have high-intensity competitive links and character conflicts, there are just
"Picking chrysanthemums under the east fence and seeing Nanshan leisurely" hit the hearts of urban audiences. The show uses a fresh pastoral scenery to show everyone the unprecedented charm of rural life, even through the screen, the audience seems to be able to breathe the long-lost pure air in the field. ”
"Longing for Life" shows the most authentic side of life, with its fresh style, simple natural environment, real and unpretentious labor scenes, and pure and unintentional character relationships. The show has been conveying a positive energy - exchanging labor for food, according to the income of work. This is a highlight of the program, the life we yearn for is not to get something for nothing, but to cultivate sentiment in labor, self-reliance is the most important. ”
"Longing for Life" uses food to convey warmth and discover the beauty in small lives. This is a brand new attempt, no game, no PK, because life itself is the best show, it has accidents, surprises, and more touching. ”…… With the continuous broadcast of "Longing for Life", not only the ratings are growing, but the heated discussions it has caused are also getting higher and higher.
To put it bluntly, among the various reality shows where everyone is already visually fatigued, the sudden appearance of such a completely different slow variety show is indeed very fresh and eye-catching.
At the same time, this kind of slow life is indeed what young migrant workers who are constantly running around the city and busy with work every day yearn for, so "Longing for Life" is getting more and more popular, and the reputation is also very good.
Seeing this situation, many TV stations are also more and more excited. …… While "Longing for Life" gradually attracted the attention of the industry and the praise of the audience, Chinese New Year's Eve is getting closer and closer.
"Okay, it's over!" Xu Yicheng shouted,
"Next, the crew will be disbanded, I wish you all a happy New Year in advance, and we will see you on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year!"
"Happy Chinese New Year!"
"Happy New Year!"
"See you in the next year!" ...... although the crew of "Monster Hunt 2" has been in a hurry to catch up with the filming scenes, they still decided to rest for 8 days and let everyone go home for a reunion.
"Goodbye, Boss Chen!"
"Goodbye Mimi!"
"Goodbye!" …… Everyone also left the crew in a hurry after saying goodbye. Chen Jing and Yang Mi naturally returned to the imperial capital directly, because it was late when they arrived at the imperial capital, so the two went home directly.
"Mom, we're back!" Yang Mi shouted after entering the door.
"I'm back, I'll be able to have dinner later!" Mother Yang walked out of the kitchen and smiled, but she looked at Chen Jing specifically.
"Where's Kaka and the grains of rice?" Chen Jing asked. Mother Yang smiled,
"Just fell asleep, in the room!" So, Chen Jing and Yang Mi came to the room of the two little guys, and saw that the two little guys were sleeping soundly, the two of them watched quietly, and couldn't help but curl the corners of their mouths.
Chen Jing couldn't help but bow her head and kiss the two little ones gently, and so did Yang Mi. Then the two went back to their rooms and took a shower.
When taking a bath, Chen Jing said,
"Mom's eyes seemed to be a little wrong just now." Yang Mi heard the words and directly pinched Chen Jing,
"Who is to blame?" Chen Jing smiled helplessly, estimating that Mother Yang had seen the scandal about herself and Xiaoying.
After the listing of Crystal Entertainment, Xiaoying became the third largest shareholder of Crystal Entertainment and Yang Mi.
The media is naturally a picture at the beginning, and the rest depends on the editor, how to make it hot. Fortunately, Chen Jing stabilized Yang Mi, looking at Yang Mi in front of her, Chen Jing couldn't help but smile evilly and pasted it.
"No, Mom is waiting for us outside for dinner...... Hmm......" ...... Two hours later, Chen Jing and Yang Mi came out of the room.
"The rice is hot, let's eat it quickly!" Mother Yang said something and went back to the room directly.
"Hiss......" Chen Jing instantly bared her teeth and gasped. Yang Mi looked at Chen Jing angrily,
"It's all your fault!"
"It's not that you're too beautiful, who can bear this!" Chen Jing said with a smile. Yang Mi scolded Chen Jing with disgust when she heard this,
"Alright, let's eat!" The two of them had just consumed too much, and they were indeed hungry. Just after eating for a while, I heard the cry of rice grains, and then Kaka also cried.
The two of them didn't care about eating, so they ran into the bedroom and picked up the two little ones. After coaxing for a while, and eating grandma again, the two little ones looked at the two with wide eyes.
Chen Jing hugged Mi Li, Yang Mi hugged Kaka, and talked while teasing the little guy. It wasn't until the two little ones fell asleep again that they put the little ones back in their rooms and went back to their bedrooms to sleep.
…… The next day, Yang Mi continued to take the two little ones at home, and Chen Jing came to the company. When she came to the office, Chen Jing hurriedly began to process the documents on the desk, and was busy until noon before she had time to read the company's annual report.
In 2016, Crystal Entertainment participated in the investment and production and released a total of six films: "To Youth 2", "Big Fish and Begonia", "Touching the Golden Captain", "A Smile is Alluring", "Passing by Your World" and "Donkey Gets Water".
The six films brought a total of 4.95 billion yuan in box office revenue to Crystal Entertainment. In terms of TV dramas, Crystal Entertainment invested in the production and broadcast of three dramas last year: "Dear Translator", "A Smile is Alluring", and "Ode to Joy".
The three TV series brought 550 million revenue to Crystal Entertainment. In terms of online dramas, Crystal Entertainment produced "Residual Sins", "Tomb Robbery Notes: Seven Star Lu Palace" and "Ghost Blowing Lantern: The Essence of the Ancient City" in 2016.
In terms of online dramas, it also brought 550 million yuan of revenue to the company. In addition, together with the income from brokerage and distribution business, Crystal Entertainment's operating income in 2016 reached 6.85 billion yuan.
This data decreased by 13.38% year-on-year compared with 2015, and the net profit was 1.8679 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 3.65%!
Both revenue and net profit have declined. But even so, Crystal Entertainment is still one of the best-performing film and television companies in the industry in 2016.