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Chapter 186 The Dilemma of Penguin Video and Suspense Theater
Yu Huai probably didn't expect that his spot on the show that he had originally scheduled to be on was suddenly gone.

Of course, the program team will not tell you who will replace you.

However, since Yu Huai signed with Mango TV, he has obtained all the resources that other artists in the circle would not even dare to dream of.

But it didn't have much effect at all.

Compared to the initial popularity, it seems that it has even decreased instead of increased.

Even in this year's "Autumn Concert", it not only failed to bring traffic to the program, but it still sucked blood.

It is normal for Mango directors, including Deng Baoliang, to feel dissatisfied.

After all, even some people with great resources who are promoted by force can give back to the program and bring it certain traffic and program effects after they become famous.

Although he has confirmed his participation in the next "Autumn Concert", the usual time has not affected Xu Kong's own schedule.

In addition to helping Su Zhi record songs, most of the time, he also stayed in Fengge's post-editing room.

Although the post-production progress of "The Long Season" is slow, it is still progressing in an orderly manner.

The main reason is that there are too many details in many places, and Xu Kong needs to go through almost every shot and picture completely.

Fortunately, this was the case when the filming was originally done, and there were no shots that needed to be re-shot only now.

Hearing that Xu Kong felt that the post-production progress was still too slow, Ding Decong couldn't help but want to complain.

If this progress is still slow, then wouldn't most of Penguin's previous self-produced dramas be completely snail-paced?

It has to be said that although he has been a producer for so many years, this collaboration with Xu Kong has indeed overturned many of Ding Decong's original perceptions.

"Director Xu, this speed is actually pretty good."

"The project cycle given by our company is not that tight."

Ding Decong couldn't help but mention it.

The main reason is that when the suspense theater project was first launched, Xu Kong was given quite a bit of time to work on the drama.

Even completing the shooting and post-production in February or March next year would be acceptable.

In addition, given the high regard that Vice President Zeng Xi holds for Xu Kong himself, it can be said that even if it is postponed to May or June next year, it is completely acceptable.

But it was obvious that Xu Kong felt that the progress was a bit slow, which was actually completely the standard he set himself.

At present, it seems that it will take only more than five months but less than half a year to shoot and produce the entire drama.

"My time is precious."

Xu Kong replied indifferently.

Recently, Xu Kong has been writing songs for Ding Lixin's new drama and helping Su Zhi produce a new album and shoot MVs, which makes him feel very clearly that there is not enough time.

Mainly because I was indeed too tired.

Later, I will also participate in the recording of a new episode of "Autumn Concert".

Although there have been no endorsement advertisements or commercial activities during this period, Xu Kong still feels very busy.

Ding Decong remained silent in response to Xu Kong's answer. If it were someone else, he might have shouted that this was too pretentious.

Only your time is valuable, while other people’s time is free, right?

But facing Xu Kong, he really had nothing to refute.

After all, he could see Xu Kong's work mode every day. Although he did not edit the films himself, his workload was definitely not comparable to that of other directors.

Moreover, Xu Kong even found time to write songs for his own company's dramas and help Su Zhi make an album.

This time management ability is somewhat incredible.

In the evening, Ding Decong, who had spent the whole day in Fengge's post-editing room with Xu Kong, returned to the hotel.

Although he stayed for a whole day, there was almost nothing he needed to do except accompany Xu Kong.

When it comes to the post-production stage, he as a producer will definitely be able to offer some suggestions or ideas.

In the past, when Ding Decong was in charge of producing some dramas, he would also tell the director his own opinions.

Most of them are considered from the perspective of companies and investors.

But this time, Xu Kong's play obviously does not need this.

First of all, even if he mentioned it, it would be completely useless given Xu Kong's style.

Not to mention, this time Xu Kong is the most valued director in the suspense theater by the company.

His authority is far higher than that of the producer himself.

Even if a conflict arises because of these things, Penguin Video will probably still focus on Xu Kong's ideas.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have sent a weak-minded producer like him to take charge instead of the stronger one.

In addition, Ding Decong has watched the first few episodes that have been completed more than once.

All I can say is that I was deeply shocked.

Even when I first read the script, I was already touched by the story.

But when it was actually filmed, it gave him a completely different feeling.

"Is everyone here?"

Although he had returned to the hotel after get off work, Ding Decong's work was far from over.

Because the senior management of Penguin Video, especially the person in charge, Vice President Zeng Xi, attaches great importance to this suspense theater.

Some time ago, there was a conflict between the director and the producer on the set, which lasted for a long time and directly delayed the original shooting progress.

So in recent days, the producers of the first six dramas of the Suspense Theater have held relevant ad hoc meetings on time in the evening.

"It seems that Xue Yu hasn't arrived yet."

Someone spoke up.

Xue Yu is the producer who had a conflict with the director not long ago.

It can be said that we have to hold meetings every night now, all because of Xue Yu, this guy with a very bad temper.

The other five producers, including Ding Decong, complained to each other in private.

However, it can be seen that several other dramas are still in the filming stage.

Under normal circumstances, the producers have a lot of work to do on the set, and at this moment, fatigue and sleepiness were written all over their faces.

The only one who didn't use it was Ding Decong, although he had been worrying about it all the time.

But even when we were shooting it, it was pretty easy.

Sometimes I feel bad and want to help, but people from the crew think I’m in the way instead.

As for most of the work that he was supposed to do, Xu Kong, out of distrust, let his assistant named Guo Zihao do it.

It’s true, although he is just an assistant, his work ability is really strong.

Ding Decong even felt that he might not be as good as Xu Kong as a producer.

"Someone of you can hurry him up."

Zeng Xi looked a little impatient.

The main reason was that this suspense drama was far from as smooth as he had expected.

It's such a big project, and it's also the first project he was responsible for after being promoted to vice president and gaining real power. Of course, he doesn't want anything to go wrong.

But making a self-produced drama is completely different from directly buying the copyright of a TV series or film that has been shot by a film or TV company.

Even though most of the work was outsourced, various troubles still arose along the way. The dispute over the script of one of the dramas alone lasted for almost a month.

The only one that went smoothly might be Xu Kong's side.

The main reason is that Xu Kong is the only director to whom the investors give him full power.

Zeng Xi’s principle is to avoid interfering if possible.

Although the producer was filmed, he was a kind-hearted Ding Decong. Before he left, he specifically told Xu Kong that as long as he was not really reckless, all decisions would be made by him.

"Okay, everyone is here."

"The main content of today's meeting is still about the progress of your projects."

"There weren't any problems with the filming here, but the efficiency of the class instructor was a little... not very high."

One of the producers spoke hesitantly, and his wording was quite precise.

But after all, Zeng Xi had already known all of these directors when he invited them.

There is definitely no problem with Ban Shibin's professional ability. At least when it comes to a suspense drama, the finished film he produces will be of a good standard.

The only problem is that I like to slack off.

Although he was Fengge's director, as far as he knew, he had been warned about this habit several times by Fengge's senior management.

There are six dramas in total. In fact, according to the producers of each crew, the three directors under Fengge have the least problems.

After all, it is one of the leading film and television companies in the industry, and everyone from the director to the entire production team is quite professional.

On the contrary, the other three crews, which were composed of several directors selected by Zeng Xi himself, frequently encountered problems.

The project progress is the slowest.

There was even a situation where the director and producer had a quarrel and the entire crew went on strike.

"Where's Producer Ding?"

"How is the post-production of Xu Kong's drama going?"

Zeng Xi did not mention Ding Decong's name until the very end.

Mainly because there seems to be absolutely no need to worry.

The progress of Xu Kong's drama is really too fast.

While several other dramas are still in the shooting stage, Xu Kong's drama has already been completed, and even the post-production editing and production has started for some time.

"It's not a problem, but..."

Ding Decong was a little hesitant.

This instantly made Zeng Xi's heart rise, and he quickly asked: "What's wrong? Is there any accident?"

Fortunately, Ding Decong shook his head.

"No, but Director Xu seems a little dissatisfied with the current progress. I'm wondering if I should persuade him."

Ding Decong's words were simply blatant Versailles in the eyes of several other producers.

The project progressed so quickly and there was almost no need to worry about it. The whole process went smoothly without any problems.

In the eyes of several people, this was something they could not even think about.

"No, just cooperate with Director Xu. If he needs anything, please contact the company in time."

Zeng Xi breathed a sigh of relief at this time, and then said rather speechlessly:
"And don't breathe so heavily when you speak next time."

After the producers' meeting of the six dramas of the suspense theater ended, Ding Decong was retained by Zeng Xi.

"I heard from you that the first few episodes of Xu Kong's drama have already been produced?"

Zeng Xi’s biggest hope for the suspense theater currently lies on Xu Kong.

After all, Xu Kong's drama had the highest investment, and he also knew that Xu Kong had invited two movie emperors, Guan Hua and Chen Shuang.

It can be said that the most critical reputation of their Penguin Video's suspense theater depends on Xu Kong's "The Long Season".

So it’s impossible not to care.

When talking about the finished film, Ding Decong also seemed a little excited.

"How should I put it? I feel like Director Xu made this drama just to win the three major awards!"

Ding Decong expressed his guess.

Although Xu Kong never mentioned this.

"Are you going there for the prize?"

Zeng Xi was a little surprised.

But Ding Decong soon explained the corresponding basis.

"Just take the first episode of this drama, it's a terrifying 70 minutes long!"

This was the first time Zeng Xi heard the news, and he was obviously stunned.

The length of Xu Kong's drama is only 12 episodes, which is quite common among the current suspense dramas.

But isn’t this seventy-minute length too scary?

It's totally worthy of a movie.

But Zeng Xi actually guessed right this time, because Ding Decong soon followed up with:

"And the entire season, whether it's the shooting, the texture of the finished product, or any other aspect, is of movie-level quality."

"Director Xu's drama was shot and produced entirely to the standards of a movie."

After hearing this, Zeng Xi sighed inwardly that there was finally good news.

As a latecomer to their suspense theater, word of mouth is definitely the most important.

With the drama Xu Kong, it seems that we are confident of making a good start.

"But there is also a problem, that is, the pace of Director Xu's drama is really slow."

"It may not reach the level of The Legend of Sword and Fairy in terms of business, and it may not even be as good as the previous "Want to See You"."

Ding Decong still poured cold water on Zeng Xi.

From the very beginning of the casting, it can be seen that Xu Kong’s attitude towards this drama is different from that of his previous "Legend of Sword and Fairy".

It is very possible that the film will be well received but not commercially successful.

This also made Zeng Xi feel a little embarrassed.

The main reason is that the situation on their Penguin Video has indeed become a little tense recently.

After the broadcast of "Legend of Sword and Fairy" ended, Kiwi started to exert its strength and completely suppressed them in most of the drama data.

Especially the recently aired "Night Without Promise", which shows signs of becoming a hit.

Speaking of this drama, we really have to mention Xu Kong.

The theme song that Xu Kong helped write provided considerable help in the early promotion of "Night Without Promise".

Otherwise, it wouldn’t be so popular after its launch.

But it has come to this.

The filming is completely completed.

What he told Xu Kong at the beginning was that the quality and taste of the drama should be the main consideration.

There's no way to change my mind.

He originally thought that another movie of the same standard as "Want to See You" would be the ideal effect.

But now, according to Ding Decong's judgment, it is unlikely that the company will achieve very good commercial results.

The only thing we can expect is the quality of the finished film.

The worst that could happen is that we would exchange losses for the early reputation of the suspense theater project.

So he gritted his teeth and said:
"It's okay, just follow my previous arrangements."

"Except for Xu Kong's needs, do not interfere with others without authorization."

(End of this chapter)