Five episodes.
Ten episodes.
Twenty episodes.
One month.
Two months.
The show became more and more popular, and its popularity kept rising.
Zhang Ye's international popularity was also increasing by the day.
His international C-list ranking was rising every week.
45th place on the C-list.
33rd place on the C-list.
27th place on the C-list.
19th place on the C-list.
11th place on the C-list.
On the international rankings, everyone knew that the higher one went in the popularity rankings, the higher the required popularity score. There might not be much of a difference between 100th place and 99th place on the C-list rankings, but once you got into the top ranks of the international C-list rankings, the gap between the rankings would only get wider and wider. Not to mention rising more than a dozen places in one go, even moving up a single place was not easy. The international celebrities did not idle around and would not wait for you to catch up to them. But even so, in these two months, Zhang Ye still managed to rise by several dozen places in one go.
This was clearly a very scary thing, but a lot of people were not surprised by it.
In these two months, the international entertainment circle had undergone a lot of changes, and many outstanding works had emerged.
Novels, songs, movies. There were newcomers rising to prominence, has-been celebrities making a comeback, and even popular celebrities falling off their pedestals. But when it came to the television show industry, there was only Man vs. Wild in the past two months. Ever since its broadcast, it had practically monopolized the television industry. Perhaps Zhang Ye did not have any achievements in other areas in the past two months. He did not write any novels, compose any songs, or make any movies, but the television industry alone was enough for him. Man vs. Wild was enough for him. Right now, Zhang Ye had ascended to the altar of the international television industry.
…
On this morning.
At the studio.
Ha Qiqi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Is it really going to end?"
Zhang Zuo said anxiously, "Think about it again, Director Zhang."
"Yeah, it's only been 20 episodes." Little Wang cried out, "The viewership ratings of the various countries around the world are already heaven-defying, but there are still many countries whose viewership numbers haven't reached the top yet. How great would it be if we could shoot a few hundred episodes!"
Zhang Ye was amused. "A few hundred episodes? Do you know what a few hundred episodes means? It's only 20 episodes, and we've only spent two months on it. Do you think we can do nothing for the next few years and just film Man vs. Wild? Firstly, I don't have the time, and secondly, it's easy for people to get tired of watching it. No matter how good something is, you can't watch it every day. There will come a day when you get tired of it. I've seen the viewership ratings. The last few episodes have already peaked, and there's not much room for it to increase. Even yesterday's episode showed a downward trend, which means that its popularity is reaching its limit. "
Tong Fu said, "Are you really willing to part with it?"
"Let's end the first season here." Zhang Ye laughed and said, "In the future, when everyone is no longer tired, we might film a second season. But the format of the show can't escape from the current format, so there's no point in filming too many episodes. It'll just be an endless repetition, and I don't like that."
Little Wang said, "But you're still a little short of getting into the B-list rankings!"
"That's right." Ha Qiqi took a look. "I'm already in 11th place."
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "I haven't been home for two months. I can take it, but can your bodies take it?"
Tong Fu's face turned black.
Zhang Zuo had lost weight.
Wu Yi had also lost a lot of weight.
In the past two months, everyone had really worked too hard and tired.
Tong Fu stiffened his neck and said, "I can take it."
Wu Yi also said, "Let's do it again, Director Zhang! Everyone can take it! "
Zhang Zuo said, "Right, otherwise, it would be such a pity. Even if we have to end the first season, we still have to do something big at the end. Otherwise, it wouldn't be our style!"
Zhang Ye said nervously, "Do something big?"
"Yeah!"
"Let's do it, Director Zhang!"
"Let's do it again!"
"We haven't even gotten first place in the viewership ratings in the United States yet!"
"We haven't gotten first place in Japan or Korea either."
"Yeah, we won't be satisfied if we don't get first place."
"This is our most glorious period. It's also the time when our international influence and popularity is at its highest. If we don't fight for it now, who knows when we'll get another chance in the future."
Everyone was giving their opinions.
Zhang Ye had his own approach and style when it came to making shows. For example, the original version of Man vs. Wild in his previous world did indeed have several dozen episodes and several seasons, but Zhang Ye did not film it that way. He felt that it was enough for a show to have the most exciting parts. Filming too many of the other episodes would just be a burden and would instead reduce the reputation of the show and accelerate the audience's aesthetic fatigue. Therefore, it was fine for him to think up to this point. However, the studio staff were also right. There really weren't many opportunities to reach the top of the global television industry. Blinking, he suddenly had an idea.
Zhang Ye said, "Are you guys really going to do something big at the end?"
Everyone nodded.
Zhang Ye nodded. "Alright, then how about this: Man vs. Wild will still end as planned, but we can add a few more episodes of the Man vs. Wild special." Ha Qiqi was taken aback.
Ha Qiqi was stunned. "A special?"
Little Wang said dumbfounded, "What do you mean?"
Tong Fu said, "Yeah, special in what way?"
Zhang Ye smiled. "I'll invite some celebrities to survive in the wilderness with me."
"Ah!"
"That's good, that's good!"
"Damn, that's a great idea!"
"That'll definitely work!"
When everyone heard this, they were extremely excited. They didn't know who Zhang Ye would invite, but just thinking about it made them look forward to it. If this special was done well, it would definitely make their viewership ratings, which had already peaked, soar once again. As long as they had a good cast of celebrities, it would definitely be possible!
On the same day.
Zhang Ye started making some calls.
Which celebrity he invited was indeed very important. He didn't have much popularity and didn't know many people, so there were only a few that he could think of.
…
America.
Jacques was filming a scene on set.
"Hello, Director."
"What are you doing, Jacques?"
"Haha, I'm filming."
"I heard that you've taken on a few Hollywood movies and that the box office earnings have been pretty good. I haven't congratulated you yet."
"Hollywood is paying more and more attention to the China market. Wolf Warrior 2 gave them a slap in the face and woke them up. Actually, they're paying attention to my popularity in China, which is why I've been able to get quite a few good scripts. Speaking of which, Director, I still have to thank you."
"Don't mention it. Oh yes, I have something important to discuss with you."
"Speak."
"Man vs. Wild, do you want to come?"
"Ah?"
"Are you interested?"
"Isn't that supposed to be a solo show?"
"I've added a special program and invited a few celebrities to join me on an adventure."
"Haha, of course I have no problem with that."
"Alright, it's settled then. Leave some time for me to start recording next week."
"Alright."
…
The UK.
At Lillian's house.
A call came in.
"Hello, fellow smoker?"
"Old Lillian, what are you doing?"
"I'm still at home."
"Whoa, you don't have work to do today?"
"Hur hur, I'm just giving myself a break. Listen, I'm watching Man vs. Wild right now. I didn't have time to watch it yesterday, so I'm watching the rerun today."
"What do you think?"
"It's pretty good."
"Are you interested in being a guest on my show?"
"Guest? Man vs. Wild? "
"Yeah, but I don't know if I'll be able to invite a big international celebrity like you."
"Your show is the most popular TV show in the world right now. Wouldn't it be easy for you to invite a guest?"
"I'll take that as a yes."
"Alright then."
…
China.
At Heavenly Queen Xu Meilan's studio.
"Sister Lan."
"Zhang 'er, why did you suddenly think of calling me?"
"It's been a while. Let's get together."
"You still have time for a gathering? You're not going to the wilderness anymore? "
"I'll be waiting for you to go with me next week."
"What do you mean?"
"I've made a special show and invited a celebrity to participate in a wilderness survival show with me."
"Ah?"
"What's up?"
"Who did you invite?"
"Jacques and Lillian."
"Your show is going to be broadcast internationally. Can I go?"
"Why not? You're the Heavenly Queen of Asia."
"But who would know me outside of Asia?"
"That might not necessarily be the case. Even if they don't know you now, they'll get to know you in the future. I'll take that as a yes, alright? I'll tell you everything in detail when we meet. "
"OK."
The call ended.
The company staff looked over in confusion.
Sister Lan's agent also asked, "Director Zhang called?"
Xu Meilan nodded.
Her agent asked, "What's Man vs. Wild about?"
Xu Meilan smiled and said, "He's going to make a special show and wants to invite me as a guest to go on an adventure in the wilderness."
Her agent was stunned. "Zhang Ye is inviting you to go on Man vs. Wild? Who are the other guests? "
"Lillian, Jacques," Xu Meilan said.
For a moment, everyone in the studio was screaming.
"Lillian?"
"Lillian is coming too?"
"She's an international A-list superstar!"
"Oh, right, I almost forgot. Director Zhang and Lillian are friends!"
"Director Zhang is really inviting us?"
"Director Zhang is so loyal!"
"Yeah, Man vs. Wild is a TV show that's popular all over the world. If we go on it, it'll be the same as showing our faces around the world. Heavens, we finally have a chance to step onto the international stage!"
"Director Zhang is so kind!"
"Director Zhang is so kind to his own people! He really thinks of us when there's something good! "
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