Chapter 637 Cultural Export

At the end of March, the finale of "Dear, Beloved" confirmed its position as the first hit TV series in 2018 with absolute data.

Under the joint broadcast of TV and Internet, not only the ratings and online broadcast volume were high, but its sweet and positive plot also triggered widespread social discussion.

From the beginning to the finale, the official media published articles to praise it three times.

Praise "Dear, Beloved" for showing the positive spirit of the younger generation in the form of group portraits, especially the young people who grew up in the era of rapid development of technology and the Internet.

However, this is not the end. With the popularity of "Dear, Beloved", the online broadcast volume will further increase under the long tail effect. After the premiere of Mango TV, the second and third rounds of broadcast rights will also be sold one after another.

"Currently, the copyrights of Japan, South Korea and Taiwan have been sold, namely Taiwan's CTV, Japan's BS TV and South Korea's SBS TV.

The copyrights of some Southeast Asian countries are still under discussion, but it is only a matter of time."

At noon, Gu Wei received a call from Yang Liwen in the "Sito" crew, reporting to him on the overseas copyright transactions of "Dear, Beloved" in recent times.

CTV, BS TV and SBS TV are all old partners of "Wei Ming Tian Xia". They bought the overseas copyrights of "Love O2O" and "Eternal Love" a few years ago.

In the end, the local broadcast data was good and they could make money, so the subsequent cooperation was natural.

Now that "Go Go Squid!" is so popular in China, they are willing to continue the cooperation.

"Dear, Beloved"'s overseas copyright was sold so quickly?" After chatting for a while, Gu Wei hung up the phone, and Da Tiantian, who was sitting opposite him for lunch, looked curious.

Gu Wei didn't turn his back on her when he called, and Jing Tian could roughly hear what he said on the phone.

"To be precise, it is the overseas copyright in Asia. Netflix in North America is still in communication and may also make a deal in the future."

"Really amazing"

"What's amazing? It sounds good. In fact, the total amount of broadcasting copyrights in all overseas countries is not much, which can't be compared with domestic ones. However, even a little bit of money is still meat, so it's a waste not to make money."

Gu Wei was telling the truth. Compared with the copyright fees of several hundred million yuan in China, many overseas copyrights can be regarded as cabbage prices.

Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are better. Everyone is in the Confucian cultural circle and has money, so the copyright fees can be slightly higher.

The small countries in Southeast Asia really can't afford the price. North America and Europe have different cultures and offer very low prices.

Just now, Yang Liwen told Gu Wei that Netflix offered the copyright price of "Dear, Beloved" at 10,000 US dollars per episode, which means a total of only 410,000 US dollars.

"Making money abroad is secondary. The main thing is to expand your influence, and this can also be regarded as the export of Chinese culture." Da Tiantian thought for a while and said.

Gu Wei nodded. Jing Tian was right. He actually thought so too. How much money he made was secondary. Expanding his fame was the most important thing.

As for exporting Chinese culture, it was also one of the goals.

In fact, although Gu Wei had not done anything earth-shattering since his rebirth, he had changed a lot without realizing it.

At least he used his own influence to export a lot of popular TV series to Asia.

From the earliest "Gu Jian Qi Tan" and "Shan Shan Lai Le" to the later "Nirvana in Fire", "Love O2O", "Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms", and "You Are My Glory".

These idol dramas, whether ancient or modern, are very popular in Asian countries.

On the contrary, most of his popular movies in China were not well received after going abroad, and the box office was limited. He could only use Gu Wei's fame to attract his local fans to support him.

From this point of view, cultural export still depends on idol dramas. "The Overbearing CEO Falls in Love with Me" is not divided by country or nationality, and everyone loves to watch it.

In recent years, "Korean Wave" has long been unpopular, but "Chinese Wave" has gradually become popular in East Asia.

Gu Wei's idol dramas have contributed greatly.

"Speaking of which, Japan bought the copyright and changed the name of "Dear, Beloved". Do you know how they translated it?"

Jing Tian listened with curiosity.

Gu Wei's mouth corners slightly raised.

"It's called "GO! GO! Cinderella's Unrequited Love"."

"Haha, this is in line with the naming rules there, very Japanese style"

"You have two choices, follow me or don't follow.

If you follow me, you have to obey my orders. I have a bad temper and like others to be respectful and polite to me.

I know what to do with just a glance.

When I want you to laugh, you laugh, and when I don't want you to laugh, you don't laugh.

For example, I want you to kneel.

Whether you really want to kneel or you are forced to kneel by a knife, as long as you kneel, I will be satisfied"

In the ancient hotel, Gu Wei was tied up with rattan and lying on the ground. Jing Tian, ​​wearing a cheongsam, elegantly explained the rules to him.

"So you mean, let me kneel down for you?"

"No need for that, I'm just giving an example."

"Cut! Very good, passed!"

The director's voice came, and Jing Tian, ​​who had just been acting like a queen, immediately changed her demeanor and squatted down with a smile.

"Did it hurt when you fell?"

In a scene just now, Qin Fang, played by Gu Wei, was about to leave after a disagreement, and Si Teng used magic to control the vines to tie him up, and then Gu Wei fell straight to the ground.

According to the director's request, the scene of him falling was shot several times.

This is a real fall. The room has wooden floors and nothing is cushioned. There were a few bangs, and Jing Tian, ​​who was standing on the side, felt pain just by looking at it.

"It's okay. I'm thick-skinned and don't feel much," Gu Wei said, and a staff member came up to help him untie the vines tied to his body.

"You've been performing well recently. You've got a good grasp of your demeanor and temperament. It seems that you've gotten the hang of it." After untying him, Gu Wei stood up from the ground, patted himself and praised.

"Hehe, I'm very smart." Jing Tian said proudly, and then looked at Gu Wei.

"But it's also because of Teacher Gu's good teaching."

The staff adjusted the camera position and finished shooting the next few shots of this scene.

Then everyone started shooting the last scene of the night.

Si Teng found that her magic ability was disappearing. When she was testing, she accidentally ignited the hotel where she lived. At this time, Qin Fang found out and rushed in, and carried Si Teng, who was stunned, out.

This scene is not difficult, and Da Tiantian didn't even have a line.

Jing Tian put on makeup, and painted some black on her fair face to show that she was smoked in the fire. The camera was set up, and Gu Wei rushed in and saw Jing Tian standing in the fire, a little at a loss.

"What have you done!"

This was also the first time Qin Fang shouted at Si Teng after the two met.

After saying that, Gu Wei did not hesitate, rushed forward and hugged Jing Tian in a princess hug, and then ran out of the fire quickly.

"It's too outrageous, can you play with this fire casually?

Do you know how dangerous it will be once this fire starts, and it will cause deaths!"

Next to the fire truck outside, everyone was busy putting out the fire, and Gu Wei scolded Jing Tian with a serious face.

Speaking of this plot, there are some differences from the original.

In the original novel, this fire was deliberately set by Si Teng to show Qin Fang that she was not a human being, so she was not bound by human laws and morals, and was a strong person who was above the rules and could do whatever she wanted.

But TV dramas must not be shot like this.

The subject matter of "Si Teng" itself is somewhat sensitive, and the monsters in the original work have been changed to plants that evolved after being infected by alien spacecraft, called the Yi tribe.

Deliberately setting fires conveys the wrong message, so it was changed to a fire caused by an accidental test of magic.

In fact, there are several similar changes in the script. For example, in the original text, the tile house was eaten by Shen Yindeng, but in the play, it was changed to being protected by vines and escaping.

In the original text, Si Teng buried herself to heal her wounds. In order to prevent the potential danger of children imitating the plot, the play changed it to Si Teng weaving a cocoon with vines and drawing nutrients from the soil through the vines.

These changes do weaken and reduce the "monster nature" of the characters, but they do not affect the overall structure of the story, and are easier to be accepted by the public.

The night breeze is blowing.

Gu Wei and Jing Tian are strolling on the tree-lined path under the crew hotel.

The night scene tonight was not filmed for too long. After the crew finished work, Da Tiantian, who had nothing to do, asked Gu Wei to go out for a walk.

"The environment here is so beautiful, with green mountains and trees everywhere, and the air is also very fresh.

If there is nothing to do, it must be very comfortable to live here for a while."

After the filming, Da Tiantian has changed her beautiful cheongsam and put on a casual outfit, a gray sweater with a black leather jacket on the upper body, and dark blue jeans on the lower body. The whole person has changed from an elegant queen to a modern and fashionable young woman.

Gu Wei raised his head slightly, and the sky was full of stars. This kind of scenery is rarely seen in the city.

"Sure, if you have time, you might as well come here for vacation. This time the filming is considered a good time."

"Hehe, when I was filming [Fire King] before, I followed the crew to Iceland. The scenery there is also very shocking, and it is another kind of beauty.

There are too many places I want to go. If I really have free time, I don’t know where to go."

The two walked for a while and stopped by a nearby stream. The gurgling water became the only sound in the quiet night.

"With my personality, if I really have time, I will definitely not go anywhere, I will just stay at home and sleep." Jing Tian took two quick steps, squatted by the stream, and stretched her slender hands into the water to paddle back and forth.

"Do you feel tired when filming?" Gu Wei walked to her side, looking at Da Tiantian who was playing in the water happily like a child.

"It's okay, it doesn't matter if it's tiring or not, I've gotten used to it over the years.

And unlike those actors who take on many dramas a year, although I debuted early, I don't have too many works. Basically, I take a break after filming a drama and then film another one. Overall, it's quite easy.

Acting is not a burden for me, but I'm depressed by being criticized by netizens over the years.

But it's much better now. In the early years, I paid more attention to everyone's evaluation, but now I'm more open-minded.

What others say is their right. Just be yourself. You can't change others, you can only change yourself."

After saying that, Jing Tian turned her head and looked at Gu Wei.

"Why did you want to be an actor?"

"Me?

Because I played around and didn't study hard in middle school, my grades were only good enough to get into a second-tier university.

Later, my parents arranged for me to take an art class for two months, and I was admitted to Beijing Film Academy during the art exam."

Gu Wei told the truth.

"Haha. With your looks, you don't have to do anything. When you take the art exam, the teacher will let you pass if you stand there."

Jing Tian said with a smile.

"So you didn't learn acting by yourself, it was completely your family's request.

Fortunately, your uncle and aunt have a long-term vision, otherwise the entertainment industry would be missing a superstar now."

"I'm not a superstar, just an ordinary actor."

"If you were an ordinary actor, who would dare to say that you are a big star?" Jingtian curled his lips.

"What happened later? Did you gradually fall in love with acting after going to school?"

Gu Wei glanced at Da Tiantian and thought that you are quite curious, but there is nothing that cannot be said.

He knelt down, picked up a straw stick on the ground and splashed it with water.

"That's right. I actually didn't feel much about what I learned in school. At that time, I just followed the instructions and did whatever the teacher told me to do.

Later, by chance, I made my first movie [Xiu Chun Knife], which was also the first time I actually worked on a set to film a film.

I felt like playing a role was like experiencing a new life, it was novel and exciting, and I gradually fell in love with acting."

"A coincidence? Why did I hear that your coincidence cost a lot of money?"

"Haha. It's all for art, spending a little money is nothing."

"Do you know when I first knew you?"

"The first time we met was at the premiere of [Tang Detective 1] that year. I remember it was introduced by Mr. Zhang from Wanda."

Jingtian shook his head.

"I knew you before that, and I was quite curious about you."

Gu Wei turned his head slightly, waiting for her explanation.

“Before [Tang Detective 1] was released, you had filmed three film and television dramas [Xiu Chun Dao], [Gu Jian Qi Tan], and [Shan Shan Is Coming], all of which were collaborations with popular female stars in the industry.

As a newcomer who has not yet graduated from Beijing Film Academy, you have become the number one male after joining the industry, and you have such top-notch resources. At that time, the media called you "the biggest resource person in the entertainment industry."

Speaking of this, Jingtian paused.

"Stand with me."

"Hahaha" Gu Wei couldn't help laughing.

"So I was curious at that time, what is this actor named Gu Wei like?"

"Then you weren't disappointed when you saw me later, were you?"

Jingtian glanced at him.

"It's okay. My first impression was pretty good, especially in terms of appearance, which was a bit beyond my expectations."

"Okay? That's not what you said when we first met." Gu Wei touched his chin.

"I remember Tiantian, you were very enthusiastic towards me at that time, and I always thought you admired me."

"Huh, it's nothing." Jingtian said very arrogantly, but his eyes were a little dodgey.

"There's none?

It seems like I'm being sentimental, I'm a little sad." Gu Wei teased her with a smile.

"I just think you're a little bit awesome, just a little bit."

Da Tiantian stretched out a hand and showed how much a little bit would be.

"And now I am Miss Si Teng, the Queen. How can I worship you?"

"It's bad, I should have known I would have found a domineering president and a sweet wife to act out with you.

Tiantian, who was so cute before, has become a "vine"." After saying this, Gu Wei couldn't help but laugh.

But he thought of the future meaning of the word "vine transformation".

The night sky is bright and clear, dotted with stars, the lights of nearby hotels are on, and the mountains in the distance are silent.

The two were chatting and laughing, and were very happy for a while.

The night wind blew gently around the woods and valleys, bringing a little chill.

Jingtian shuddered, stood up, and shook the water from his hands.

"It's so cold."

Gu Wei also stood up, threw away the straw stick in his hand, and rubbed his hands.

Seeing Da Tiantian folding her arms, he shook his head slightly, took off his dark brown woolen coat and put it on the other person.

Jingtian felt the clothes with body temperature, and felt a warmth on his body.

"Give me your hand." After Gu Wei put some clothes on her, he extended his hand.

Da Tiantian blinked her big round eyes and obediently put her hands on Gu Wei's.

"Good guy, your hands are really beautiful, they are too cold." Gu Wei clasped his hands together and wrapped Jingtian's hands inside.

"The water is cold."

At this moment, Da Tiantian was like a good baby, doing whatever he was told, speaking softly, and staring at Gu Wei closely with a pair of big moist eyes.

"It's getting cold. Let's go back. We have to film tomorrow. Don't catch a cold," Gu Wei suggested.

"Okay" Da Tiantian agreed softly.

The two turned around, Gu Wei let go of his hands but still took one of Jingtian's hands and walked back.

Da Tiantian also held the big warm hand tightly and followed.