Chapter 186 Planning the Magnolia Award in advance!
In early May 2016, Mobike announced that it had completed its B round of financing, with the main investor being the Slope Industry Fund. The Slope Industry Fund invested 12 million US dollars, the company's valuation was US$150 million, and the Slope Industry Fund held an 8% stake.
Mobike said it would launch more vehicles in first-tier cities and began to prepare to expand its shared bicycle business to overseas markets.
In two years, Meituan will fully acquire Mobike for US$2.7 billion, which is a good investment.
Immediately afterwards, Fan Deng Reading Club announced that it had completed a 20 million yuan Series A financing, led by Slope Industry Fund and Himalaya. The company's valuation is 160 million yuan, Slope Industry Fund holds 7.5% of the shares and Himalaya holds 5%.
Fan Deng Reading Club said that it will strengthen its cooperation with Himalaya and Micro-reading, and Fan Deng Reading Club presents more high-quality audio works on these two APPs.
Between Luo Ji Siwei and Fan Deng Reading Club, Zheng Wentong still chose Fan Deng Reading Club because Fan Deng Reading Club can make profits starting this year, and the number of paid members gradually increases every year, which is very stable.
Luo Zhenyu is preparing to let Fan Deng serve in June for a few days, and the number of members of the Fan Deng Reading Club will usher in an explosive growth in the second half of the year. Zheng Wentong also agreed to assist Fan Deng in developing the new version of the Fan Deng Reading APP.
The market knows that the action of the slope industry fund is much more than that. After all, it is impossible to let go of the 5 billion equity investment fund without investing money. Many startups have contacted the slope industry fund and hope that the God of Wealth can inspect their projects on the spot. The problem now is not lack of money, but lack of good projects.
On May 10, 2016, "Ordinary Glory" was completed, and coincidentally, "Ode to Joy" also ushered in the finale. The crew of "Ordinary Glory" booked the Rose Banquet Hall of the Peninsula Hotel to hold the finale dinner.
The crew of "Ode to Joy" also held a celebration banquet in the conference hall next door. The ratings of "Ode to Joy" have been ranked first in the satellite TV rating rankings for a week. The good results of "Ode to Joy" are indeed considered to be a hit drama in 2016. Noon Sunshine's turn to urban workplace drama can be said to be a good start.
As the starring actors of "Ode to Joy" and "Ordinary Glory", Bai Xiaolu must have to run between the two crews, but Zheng Wentong will attend with her, and her identity is relatively transcendent, so she doesn't have to be nervous because she doesn't have to socialize with the big guy in the circle.
Yang Zi had already arrived in Puhai in advance and met with her best friend Bai Xiaolu. She went to the celebration banquet of "Ode to Joy" with Xiaolu in the evening.
Yang Zi also noticed the cherry tree in the garden, "Little Deer, this one in the middle of your yard should be a cherry tree, right?"
After Xiaolu said that her boyfriend planted a tree to facilitate her to eat cherries at home next year, Yang Zi was envious, "Ahhh, you're too much. Last year, I ate you two dog food in the crew. As a result, I finally came to visit our house, but I was actually showing off my face again."
"Hey, the peers we actors usually come into contact with are basically all insiders. Boys of the same age are always a little unconfident when facing us. They think we have a high income and must have a high vision. As a result, the boys around me are all getting along with each other, and they all become buddies." Yang Zi sighed. She also wanted to fall in love.
"By the way, Brother Zheng won't go with us later?" Yang Zi asked Bai Xiaolu.
"It seems that there is something to be done in his company, so it will probably be later. We will go there later. I haven't seen Sister Liu Tao, Sister Jiang Xin and Qiao Xin in a long time." Bai Xiaolu said.
"Understand that the big guys in the movies are usually the finale, and there is also the background music "The final Countdown" by the god of gambling Gao Jin." Yang Zi joked.
For actors, every time they join the crew, it is like a new company. The directors and actors they cooperate with are like colleagues. It is very happy to meet their former colleagues, not to mention that filming "Happy 2" and "Happy 3" will start in June. It is always happy to meet old friends again.
In the evening, Bai Xiaolu and Yang Zi set out to the hotel together. When Yang Zi saw Bai Xiaolu's Porsche 911, she felt itchy. "Why do I become a driver today, and you can sit back on the passenger seat? I like to drive my BMW Z4 convertible sports car in Yanjing."
Bai Xiaolu laughed and said, "I also like that sports car. We went to Sanya for a vacation on Valentine's Day two years ago. The hotel provided a Z4. Driving a sports car on the coastal highway is indeed a rare pleasure. There are traffic jams everywhere in big cities."
"It's easy to experience the traffic jam. If you drive Brother Zheng's Rolls-Royce out, and when you drive on the road, you will find that there is an empty space in front, because in a short while, the car in front will take the initiative to change lanes, for fear of getting a little bit." Yang Zi teased her best friend.
"Did you blame him for not using Rolls-Royce to pick you up? I know your opinion, and I will help you feedback to the boss." Bai Xiaolu resisted her smile.
When Bai Xiaolu and Yang Zi arrived at the hotel, they found that "Ordinary Glory" was less than apart. Producer Li Ligong, director Lu Xing, Bai Jingting, Zhao Youting, Wei Daxun and Zuo Xiaoqing were all here.
Bai Xiaolu greeted Li Ligong and Lu Xing first, "Producer Li, Director Lu, I will go to the next crew first and come here later."
Li Ligong did not forget to care about Zheng Wentong, "Have the matters of Zheng General Company been handled?"
"I just asked him, it's over. It's probably coming around seven o'clock. Don't worry, his concept of time is still quite strong," said Bai Xiaolu.
Li Ligong thought to himself, just kidding, the big boss is late, we can understand that he has a lot of trouble every day, who dares to complain about the boss being late? The boss said that the meeting will be held, when will the boss arrive and when will the meeting start? Zheng Wentong, as the general producer, does not come to the final banquet, so how can the crew start the event?
Bai Xiaolu came to the crew of "Ode to Joy". Bai Xiaolu first obediently greeted producer Hou Hongliang and director Kong Sheng, and Jian Chuan. After the question was completed, Bai Xiaolu ran to Liu Tao, "Sister Tao, I heard that the crew of "The Legend of Miyue" is preparing to sign up for the Best Supporting Actress of this year's Magnolia Awards. I wish you in advance the award."
Liu Tao's heart moved. Zheng Wentong is still very influential in the Puhai film and television industry. Perhaps Bai Xiaolu may know any insider. Although many insiders are optimistic about her performance in "The Legend of Miyue", Liu Tao has not won a significant award for her for so long.
Liu Tao and Bai Xiaolu chatted for a while and found that Bai Xiaolu was really just here to congratulate her. She didn't know any inside story. Liu Tao thought to herself that Zheng Wentong could not tell her girlfriend about this kind of thing, leaving someone with a handle on her. However, with such a strong backing, it was only a matter of time before Bai Xiaolu won the award. But this is the fact that Liu Tao and Bai Xiaolu won the Best Supporting Actress in the 22nd and 23rd sessions, and were rumored to be a good story.
After Bai Xiaolu and Liu Tao chatted, they hurried over to act coquettishly with Mu Liyan. The two of them played the mother and daughter in the play, and they really had a good relationship.
Zheng Wentong and Xu Ru came to the hotel together. He went to the crew of "Ordinary Glory" first. He didn't see his girlfriend. He knew that she had gone to the next door and told Xu Ru, "You can help me greet this place first. I'll go find Xiaolu and come over immediately."
Zheng Wentong came to the next conference hall. Hou Hongliang saw Zheng Wentong at a glance and came over to greet him, "Mr. Zheng, congratulations. I heard that your drama is about to be broadcast on CCTV. I am looking forward to the broadcast of your drama."
"I should congratulate you. "Langya Bang" will definitely be the big winner of this year's Magnolia Awards, Best Director, Best Actor, Best TV Series, and Best Screenwriter, all of which are very promising." Zheng Wentong said.
"I hope so, "Langya Bang" has a good reputation, but "The Legend of Miyue" has a higher ratings. As for domestic awards, it is just pork, and it will not let the whole family dominate." Hou Hongliang knew very well that Noon Sunshine could only choose between the best director and the best TV series.
"That may not be necessary, you can look forward to it a little." Zheng Wentong blinked at Hou Hongliang, and Hou Hongliang's heart was shocked.
"I have considered it here. If I sign up for the Magnolia Award next year, in "Ode to Joy", Liu Tao and Jiang Xin will sign up for the heroine, and Xiaolu and Yang Zi will sign up for the female supporting role." Zheng Wentong said.
Hou Hongliang felt nervous. In fact, the two most outstanding performers in "Ode to Joy" were Jiang Xin and Bai Xiaolu. Because they were group scenes of the five heroines, it would be fine for whoever reported the heroine or whoever reported the heroine. Zheng Wentong asked Jiang Xin to report the heroine, but in fact, it was a reduction of a strong competitor.
If Bai Xiaolu reports to the heroine and Jiang Xin reports to the supporting actress, then with Jiang Xin's acting skills, it will not be questioned that he won the Best Supporting Actress. But Bai Xiaolu cannot win the Best Actress. In this case, the Magnolia Award will have no credibility. You cannot win the Best Actress. The first TV series you debuted in will be the Best Actress. Although Bai Xiaolu has outstanding acting skills, she is not the acting genius like Xia Yu who can win the Venetian actor when she debuts.
Jiang Xin's performance in "Ode to Joy" can score 90 points, Bai Xiaolu's performance can score 85 points, and both of them can actually win the best supporting actress. Hou Hongliang adjusts his mentality. Who made Jiang Xin not have such a capable fiancé?
"I also communicated with the city and suggested that we select film and television awards in the future. The chairman of the jury will either be the director of the performance department of the Central Academy of Drama, Yan Ying, Pu Ying and Pu Opera, or a well-known actor who has won the Best Actress Award and Best Actress Award. For the sake of their reputation, the awards awarded will be more consistent with the audience's expectations. There will be fewer Best Actress Award and Best Actress Award. I also look forward to Noon Sunshine being able to shoot more good dramas and win more awards in Puhai."
Zheng Wentong encouraged Hou Hongliang, but he did not explain in detail, because the chairman of the 23rd Magnolia Jury next year has been tentatively appointed as Ke Yan, director of the Performance Department of Puhai Drama Academy, who is also an old acquaintance of Zheng Wentong.
"Mr. Hou, I think Jian Chuanju performed well in "Ode to Joy". When the filming of "Ode to Joy 2" and "Ode to Joy 3" is over, we can put the shooting plan of "Everything is OK" on the agenda. The male lead will be named Teacher Ni Dahong. I have worked with him in "Wolf Warrior". The role of Su Daqiang is the one who belongs to him." Zheng Wentong said.
"What about the heroine Su Mingyu? Is Liu Tao? But some drama fans have reported that we have been using old actors at Noon Sunshine, and we are actually a little tired of watching it." Hou Hongliang said.
In fact, the sunshine at noon is very interesting. When filming "Ode to Joy", I actually wanted Yao Chen to play Andy, but Yao Chen had no schedule, so it was changed to Liu Tao. As a result, when filming "Everything is OK" in 2019, I wanted to invite Liu Tao to play Su Mingyu, but Liu Tao had no schedule, so I finally decided on Yao Chen.
Zheng Wentong knew that the Magnolia Award wanted to invite Yao Chen as a judge next year, so she also wanted to make a good relationship in advance. "Didn't you want to invite Yao Chen to play Andy before? She doesn't have many dramas this year, so you can contact her in advance. When "Happy 3" ends, you will start to form the crew of "Everything is OK". I'll invite Teacher Ni Dahong." Zheng Wentong said.
There are a total of five judges in the Magnolia Awards in 2017, including the chairman of the organizing committee, Ke Yan, judge Yao Chen, and the crew of "Ode to Joy" who helped Bai Xiaolu and Yang Zi sign up for the Best Supporting Actress, it would never be possible to let this Best Supporting Actress fall into Guan Xiaotong in "Mr. Good"!
Chapter completed!