After convincing Akina Nakamori to star as the heroine, the next step was to find a producer.
Cao Zhiqiang didn't know much about Japanese TV drama production methods, and Nakamori Akina also had limited understanding of TV filming, so in the end, Cao Zhiqiang took the script to find Nobuo Tomioka of Warner Pioneer.
Although Nobuo Tomioka is mainly responsible for the production and distribution of Cao Zhiqiang's songs and not the production of TV series, he can help Cao Zhiqiang film MTV and has a good relationship with the TV station. I believe he must have experience in this area.
As for the president of Warner Pioneer, don’t worry, you can’t turn to him for everything.
Japan is a country where seniority is very serious, and the same is true for Warner Pioneer.
Currently, Nobuo Tomioka is responsible for all matters related to Cao Zhiqiang in Warner Pioneer. So if Cao Zhiqiang wants to cooperate with Warner Pioneer, it is best not to go past him and talk directly to President Yamamoto.
Cao Zhiqiang has made this mistake before, but fortunately he is Chinese and his grades are good enough, so they have forgiven him, but that does not mean that Cao Zhiqiang can always do this.
For example, Cao Zhiqiang planned to release the Chinese film "Love in the Guting" in Japan. He had clearly discussed it with President Yamamoto, but when it came to actual operation, it was handed over to Nobuo Tomioka.
The reason is that Nobuo Tomioka is the main person in charge of Cao Zhiqiang, and "Love in the Ancient Pavilion" is a project that Cao Zhiqiang hopes to cooperate with Warner Bros., so even if President Yamamoto is the first to know about this situation, he still has to follow the rules. Leave this project to Nobuo Tomioka. If he can't do it well, someone at a higher level will step in.
After Cao Zhiqiang learned about Warner Pioneer's rules, he would go to Nobuo Tomioka instead of President Yamamoto directly when it came to cooperation business.
When Cao Zhiqiang found Nobuo Tomioka, he found that the door number of his office had changed. He was no longer the head of the Propaganda Department, but the deputy director of the Music Production Department.
The deputy director is the deputy director, above the section chief, which means Tomioka Nobuo has been promoted.
As for it no longer being the propaganda department, but becoming the music production department, this is normal at this time.
Warner Pioneer has not been established in Japan for a long time. Although many internal systems are still mainly Japanese-style, they have also learned from some experience in the United States and are relatively free.
The biggest feature of this company at present is the system of special managers.
It turned out that Nobuo Tomioka was indeed a deputy director of the Propaganda Department. He came forward because he wanted to help Cao Zhiqiang with publicity.
After all, when Cao Zhiqiang approached Warner Pioneer for cooperation, the music master tape had already been produced, and Warner Pioneer was not needed to help produce the songs.
What Warner needed to do was sign a cooperation agreement with Cao Zhiqiang and his then-employed Sada Agency to help promote the single "Jun がいるだけで".
So at that time, the publicity department mainly needed to come forward, and Nobuo Tomioka, who was the section chief at the time, was just the right one.
However, during the cooperation process, Warner Japan was preparing to have in-depth cooperation with Cao Zhiqiang. At this time, Nobuo Tomioka, who had cooperated with Cao Zhiqiang and got along quite happily, became the best candidate to be the special person in charge of Cao Zhiqiang's singer project. .
In this way, Nobuo Tomioka was transferred from the Propaganda Department to the Music Production Department, but he was still the section chief at the time, so he was considered a minor.
But because all of Cao Zhiqiang's songs are now big hits, and Warner Pioneer has also gained fame and fortune through them, Nobuo Tomioka naturally also rose, with promotions and salary increases.
Nobuo Tomioka already had enough qualifications, but what he lacked was his performance. Now that he has such performance, it is perfect to be promoted to deputy captain.
Sure enough, after meeting, Cao Zhiqiang immediately expressed congratulations to Nobuo Tomioka, and Nobuo Tomioka also expressed his gratitude with a smile.
After some polite greetings, Cao Zhiqiang explained his intention.
When he heard that Cao Zhiqiang had released a new song, Nobuo Tomioka's eyes immediately lit up.
Just kidding, he already admired Cao Zhiqiang and knew that he was a truly talented singer-songwriter.
In the past, Cao Zhiqiang wrote and sang his own songs, and without exception, he achieved unimaginable good results. This is definitely a hit.
Now that I heard that Cao Zhiqiang has a new song and plans to produce and release it here, it will definitely not be bad.
In fact, even if the quality of Cao Zhiqiang's new songs is not as good as the previous ones, with his current reputation, his current results will not be too bad.
Therefore, as long as the name "Green Spring in the Forest" comes out and the album sales are at least 500,000, there is no need to worry about losing money.
Sure enough, when he saw the two songs "YAH YAH YAH" and "Say Yes" and heard Cao Zhiqiang humming the melody live, Nobuo Tomioka was convinced that these were two more popular songs.
But just when Nobuo Tomioka rubbed his hands excitedly and was about to discuss with Cao Zhiqiang how to produce a single record and MTV for these two songs, Cao Zhiqiang suddenly waved his hand.
"Tomioka class, no, deputy commander, I have some opinions of my own about these two songs, I don't know if you want them or not."
Upon hearing what Cao Zhiqiang said, Nobuo Tomioka immediately said respectfully: "Where, please tell me."
Cao Zhiqiang then smiled and said: "Secretary Tomioka, those two songs before seemed to have done well. I am somewhat famous now, right?"
"More than that." Nobuo Tomioka said with a smile, "You are now a rising star in the music world. As long as you like listening to music, there are not many people who don't know your name, Morinaka Aizumi."
Cao Zhiqiang said with a smile: "Before, I was not famous and didn't have enough money, so I could only sell songs to accumulate fame and money.
But now I am not in short supply of either fame or profit, so this time, I want to change my approach. "
"Change the gameplay?" Nobuo Tomioka was stunned, "How do you want to play?"
Cao Zhiqiang said: "It's like this. I think it's almost pointless to simply release a song or just launch a related MTV. Therefore, I want to invest in filming a TV series myself, and then use these two songs as the theme songs of the TV series. .
In other words, I want to release a TV series first, and then after the TV series becomes popular, I will release a soundtrack album. "
Nobuo Tomioka nodded, and then said with a smile: "Make a TV series first, and then release a soundtrack album. This project is indeed a bit big, but since you are willing to say that, you must have detailed ideas, right? For example, there should be a script, right? ?”
Cao Zhiqiang smiled and handed over the script: "Here is the script."
Nobuo Tomioka took it over with a smile and looked at the cover: "'101 Proposals'? It's interesting. If I'm not mistaken, this is a script you wrote yourself, right?"
Cao Zhiqiang smiled and nodded: "Yes, this is my first time writing, so please bear with me that it may be immature. But I have the story. If there is anything unclear, you can discuss it with me."
Tomioka Nobuo said: "Where, others don't know, but I know that Cao Sang, you are also very skilled in writing. Your book "Norwegian Wood" is now very popular. Even my daughter likes it very much." Woolen cloth.
It's a pity that you didn't let me tell you that you are Kudo Yusaku, otherwise, this would be another explosive news. "
Cao Zhiqiang chuckled: "No, that's an honor."
Nobuo Tomioka said: "No, I mean what I say. It's not a reward at all, because you can afford it. Well, let's not talk about it for now. Well, I am very busy now. I can go back and read the script slowly, but Before that, can you tell me a little bit about this story? I want to be mentally prepared."
Cao Zhiqiang was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "Of course."
Next, Cao Zhiqiang told the general story of "101 Proposals", and also talked about the characters of the main characters, as well as the collision between these characters, or the theme of mutual redemption.
After telling all the stories, Cao Zhiqiang made a summary: "To put it simply, at first glance, this story is about a short, poor, older man who catches up with a fair, rich and beautiful man. It is similar to the male version of Cinderella. But in fact, the core is a story of mutual healing.
Although the short and poor male protagonist has a humble status and poor family conditions, his heart is full of light.
Although the Bai Fumei heroine has a noble status and good family conditions, she is full of gloom in her heart.
Both sides have something that the other does not have, and they can complement each other and heal each other.
I think such a story should be interesting, right? "
After hearing this, Tomioka's confidant touched his chin and nodded: "In other words, at first glance, this is a story about a toad chasing a white swan, or a male version of Cinderella, but in fact, deep down, there is a mutual connection. Supporting each other and healing each other, is this what it means, right?”
"Yes." Cao Zhiqiang nodded.
"Not bad, not bad." Nobuo Tomioka touched the script booklet in his hand, "Although I haven't read the specific content yet, I just heard a general idea and I became interested. The story is very good and there should be no problems.
How many episodes do you plan to shoot for this TV series? "
"The length cannot be too long." Cao Zhiqiang said, "Twelve episodes are enough."
"Twelve episodes, it's okay." Nobuo Tomioka nodded, "But do you plan to use these two songs as the theme songs of this TV show? Is it too much? Generally speaking, in a TV series, , a theme song is enough.”
Cao Zhiqiang said: "That's right. Originally, I wanted to use the song "Say Yes" as the theme song. This also fits the plot. Then "YAH YAH YAH" will be released as a single and will not be related to the TV series. relation.
But Akina told me that since we were going to make a TV series and the script was so good, we might as well include the song "YAH YAH YAH" in it.
Akina also said that the song "YAH YAH YAH" has a fierce rhythm, and both the music style and the lyrics are in line with the hero's courageous character.
So after the TV series is filmed, I plan to use the intense song "YAH YAH YAH" as the opening song, and the relatively soothing song "Say Yes" as the ending song and theme song.
At the same time, since the heroine is a female pianist, I also plan to fill it with some purely musical piano music as an interlude.
Of course, these piano pieces are all written and played by myself, so I guarantee there will be no copyright issues.
In this case, when the TV series is broadcast, we can release the original soundtrack album at the same time, so that the album and the TV series can complement each other.
I believe that in this way, the profit will be higher and the reputation will be greater than simply releasing records.
After all, records can only be listened to, and even if there are multiple MTVs, the storytelling that can be expressed is very limited.
But if you add a TV series with a clear plot, then people who watch TV will like to listen to the songs in it, and people who listen to the songs will also like to watch TV. By then, not only will there be more copyright income and broadcast income, but also one more Videotape Income.
I'm even writing about TV dramas, and I'll finish them soon.
When the time comes, you can push it out, and it will bloom and bear fruit everywhere! "
"Very good, very thoughtful." Nobuo Tomioka nodded, "But Cao Sang, I am mainly responsible for record production and distribution, not TV series production. You came to me to talk about this because you want to..."
Cao Zhiqiang said: "That's right, although I had this idea and wrote the script, I have no relevant experience in how to make a TV show or how to broadcast it.
Therefore, I hope you can help me find a TV series production unit and help me make this TV series.
Don't worry, there is no problem with funding. If no one is willing to invest, I can invest in this TV series privately. "
Nobuo Tomioka smiled: "So that's it."
After thinking about it, Nobuo Tomioka said: "Cao Sang, we at Warner Bros. do have a film and television department, but that department, in terms of personnel and equipment, currently does not have the ability to shoot movies and TV series. It can only shoot MTV. Such a small production.
Moreover, TV dramas are currently monopolized by various TV stations because they have to be broadcast on TV.
In other words, if you want to make a TV series, although you can privately invest in private filming, you must first negotiate with a TV station.
In other words, before you shoot a TV series, you must first find a TV station, negotiate with the TV station, and then have the TV series production center of that TV station produce it.
Of course, you are both the script owner and the investor, which means you have the dual identities of screenwriter and producer, so you have greater power.
For example, you can choose the director of the TV station, you can also choose the actors, and you can even have the final say on how to shoot.
But as I said before, for these rights of yours, you must first negotiate with the TV station and sign an exclusive broadcast agreement, and then you can proceed with the next step of production.
If you haven't negotiated exclusive broadcast rights with the TV station in advance, you can film the TV series first. In theory, it is possible, but in practice, generally no TV station will accept your finished TV series.
Because this is a broken rule. "
Cao Zhiqiang thought for a while and said: "I understand, that is to say, when producing a TV series, you can produce it independently, but before you can independently produce a TV series, you must first negotiate with a TV station for exclusive broadcast rights before filming. Is that what you mean? ?”
"That's it." Nobuo Tomioka sighed, "So, in name, TV drama producers are free, but how can they be truly free in reality?
There are only a few famous TV stations in Japan, and they are both competitive and cooperative.
They jointly launched this unspoken rule of first signing exclusive broadcast rights and then producing programs, which is to monopolize the producer.
Of course, they have a nice name, called Hand-in-Hand.
And judging from the actual effect, this model of signing an agreement for exclusive broadcast rights first and then filming the TV series is equivalent to solving the producers' worries and has many benefits.
Therefore, if you really want to make a TV series, you must first find a TV station, let them read your script, and agree to film a TV series with you before you can make it.
If you want to shoot completely alone, it is theoretically possible, but in reality it is impossible. "
Cao Zhiqiang sighed: "Well, in that case, I will do as the Romans do. But Deputy Chief Tomioka, which TV station do you think is better?"
Nobuo Tomioka thought for a while and said: "For an urban love drama like yours, I think it's better to find Fuji TV. This TV station has cooperated with us many times before, and your two previous songs were all on MTV. This TV station broadcast it, and the relationship between the two parties is not bad.
With the foundation of previous cooperation, it shouldn't be a big problem to go to this TV station to talk about series filming. "
"Okay, let's go to Fuji." Cao Zhiqiang said with a smile, "But I'm not very familiar with Fuji TV. Can you take me to meet the relevant personnel of the TV station?"
"Of course that's no problem." Nobuo Tomioka smiled, then stood up and said, "I have time now, how about we go now?"
"Of course that's the best." Cao Zhiqiang also stood up with a smile, "I'll just trouble Deputy Chief Tomioka!"
"What the hell." Nobuo Tomioka smiled, "The better your grades are, the better my grades are. We have a mutually beneficial relationship, so I should help you, hahaha!" (End of Chapter)
