Huayu: From an ordinary person to a happy director

Chapter 38 Shi Lei's brain is really full of water

Deng Hongxu began to quietly purchase various copyrights. Novels and music were okay because the novel authors were not insiders, and music often sold various copyrights. No one cared about these two, but the purchase of film and television network broadcasting rights was discovered by someone with ulterior motives.

Every move of Taolin Film and Television is being watched by the industry, so the large number of purchases naturally cannot be hidden.

When they found out that Taolin Film and Television was purchasing a large number of rights to online film and television players, everyone said that Shi Lei was a fool and that this video website was definitely a losing business!
With the rampant piracy on the Internet, people will not go to video websites to pay to watch movies. As for collecting advertising fees, this has nothing to do with regular video websites. Pirate websites or pornographic websites are cheaper and more effective.

Therefore, Shi Lei's video website is a loss-making business, and spending money to purchase the online broadcasting rights of movies and TV shows is a waste of money. Many people think that Shi Lei has a problem with his brain, and that he has become arrogant after making two movies and no longer regards money as money.

Of course, there are a few people who think that Shi Lei must have a deep meaning in doing this. Considering that the country has been cracking down on piracy every year, could it be that Shi Lei received news in advance that the country is going to intensify its crackdown on piracy?

Those who were interested immediately tried to find out the news through their own channels. The result was that although the country attaches great importance to combating piracy and also intends to increase the intensity of the crackdown, this increase is only a normal increase and not a direct tenfold increase in intensity.

This is very confusing. After careful consideration, some people did not do anything and continued to watch the show. After a long time, they would naturally know what Shi Lei was up to. As for purchasing the online broadcasting rights, they would not do so. Nowadays, people watch TV and VCD/DVD, and they do not plan to set up any video websites. Besides, if the video website market takes off in the future, it will not be too late for them to follow suit.

There was not much movement among people in the circle, but some changes occurred outside the circle. LeTV and Tudou, which were planning to be established, immediately accelerated their pace.

At the same time, they also began to purchase the online broadcasting rights of film and television dramas, but their strength could not be compared with Taolin Film and Television. They did negotiate a lot of film and television dramas, but the prices they offered were very low. They were not really interested in buying at all, and it seemed more like they were just pretending.

The rumors from outside did not affect Shi Lei's decision, and the company's purchase of copyrights remained unchanged.

However, there are also some greedy film and television producers who want to increase copyright fees. Shi Lei’s decision is to stop negotiations and talk to others first.

He did not attempt to sweep up all the online broadcasting rights for films and TV series. This is impossible as there is never a shortage of competitors in the country.

In fact, some producers do not value those tens of thousands of dollars and keep the films without selling them. Not every producer is short of money.

Taolin Films' purchase of copyrights caused a certain commotion in the industry. Even Han Sanpin called to ask, "Shi Lei, why are you setting up a video website?"

"The Internet is a big trend. In the future, more and more families will own computers, and more and more people will watch TV shows and movies on computers. This is a huge market, and I am trying to seize the market." Shi Lei told the truth, but even if it was the truth, not many people would care.

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"I understand that the Internet is a major trend, but you should also wait a few years! There are really few families that have computers now. I advise you to wait and see." Han Sanpin continued to persuade.

"Mr. Han, please don't worry about this matter. It won't cost much anyway." Shi Lei did not continue to explain. It is a taboo to talk too much with someone you just met.

"You kid... don't invest too much, it will affect the film and television production." Han Sanpin attaches great importance to Taolin Film and Television. Taolin Film and Television is the only mainland company that has established connections with Hollywood. Not every company dares to go to Hollywood to shoot movies. In the future, maybe it will be possible to export counter-culture through Taolin Film and Television.

"Don't worry about that. Film and television production will always be the focus of Taolin Film and Television." Shi Lei assured, patting his chest.

"It's good that you understand the key point." Han Sanpin nodded with satisfaction.

"Mr. Han, I have a request. Can we sell the online broadcasting rights of imported films to Taolin Film and Television?" Shi Lei made a request.

China Film Group imports twenty foreign films every year, all of which are blockbusters and very valuable.

"This is a small matter. I will have someone contact your company."

Shi Lei immediately thanked him: "Thank you, Mr. Han."

The two exchanged pleasantries for a few more words before hanging up the phone.

In fact, his ambition is not just to build a video website, he also wants to grab QQ users. For some reason, one still needs to apply to register for QQ. In his previous life, he applied for his first QQ using his parents’ ID cards countless times before he got his first QQ number. Now is a good time to grab users.

The name is 'Feixun'. Once you register, you can watch TV series and movies for free. At the same time, you can also add various celebrities' Feixun and chat with them online. It's pretty good.

It's better than Ma pretending to be a girl and chatting with people. Of course, we can't tire out the stars, so we can set up a professional chat team.

At the same time, he sent people to negotiate with Nokia, Motorola and other mobile phone companies, intending to spend several million to install "Feixun"; at the same time, he sent people to negotiate with the three major communication operators. Taolin Film and Television paid for the three major operators to send verification codes. Of course, this verification code is not sent when registering, but when adding a celebrity to Feixun, you have to fill in the ID number and mobile phone number (the mobile phone number does not need to be bound to the ID card at this time), and it is limited to once a week.

As for the issue of promotion, the company first gave its artists a mobile phone with Feixun installed, paid them extra money, and asked them to manage their fans.

Then he would give mobile phones to directors and movie stars in the circle.

Why does it look a bit like Weibo?

Forget it, never mind, as long as it can be promoted!

In two years, we will need to obtain a payment license, launch red envelopes and other things, invest 100 million yuan in lotteries, increase the number of users, and then the next step is how to make a profit.

But in this case, the IT department needs to be separated, and we will have to wait for a year or two.

Shi Lei acted as soon as he thought of it. He immediately called the company's business department and IT department. In addition to the promotion plan, he emphasized "Feixun".

Then they took quick action. The business department was responsible for connecting with mobile phone manufacturers and the three major telecom operators, and the IT department added a development project.

After arranging Feixun's affairs, Shi Lei was full of energy.

03 is really a good year!
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The next day, Shi Lei flew to the film crew of "Jade Guanyin". Today was the day when the filming of "Jade Guanyin" was completed.

He was busy with the TV series "Jade Guanyin" and didn't even visit the set, but now he finally caught up with the end of the movie.

It was already noon when Shi Lei arrived, and the crew was just shooting the final shot.

There are no such coincidences in the world. I guess everything is under the control of the director. It is not difficult to control. Just shout "cut" a few more times.

As soon as he arrived, a staff member whispered in the director's ear, and director Teng Huatao turned and walked over.

He extended his hand to Shi Lei and said, "Director Shi is able to take time out of his busy schedule to visit our crew. It really makes our crew proud!"

Other members of the crew also looked over, but none of them ran over like the director did.

Shi Lei stretched out his hand and shook his hand, saying, "Director Teng, you're too polite. Please continue filming and don't worry about me."

"Okay." Teng Huatao walked back with a smile on his face. After shouting "cut" three times, he shouted "pass" the fourth time, and the whole crew was happy.

In the evening, at the wrap party, the red envelopes that were supposed to be distributed by the director were distributed by Shi Lei instead.

Perhaps because of Shi Lei's presence, the crew members were a little restrained.

Although Shi Lei is young, he is a well-known director and the boss of a large company. With his status, the crew members dare not act presumptuously.

Shi Lei didn't stay long. After eating and drinking for an hour, he got up and left.

"Director, let me see you off!" Liu Tao suddenly said.

(End of this chapter)