Celebrity Course

Author: Cai Wen
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Zhang Weining: Goods cannot be separated from their attributes. The commercial chain of China's cultural industry has not been formed. There are disconnections everywhere, with many gaps to be filled. Let's start by connecting what we can, while also giving rise to all sorts of messy things. Cai Xin: Chinese talent agencies have not yet achieved IPO status. Even among the few that have gone public, most have done so through buying shells. Truly going public is extremely difficult, but I am determined to take the talent agency business public. Talent agents are a crucial yet mysterious group in the entertainment industry, largely unknown to the public. Are they the golden-touch star-making geniuses? Or the dedicated caregivers of celebrities? Are they trusted friends of stars? Or the capitalists exploiting the labor of stars? As a seasoned industry professional, the author spent thirteen months conducting in-depth interviews with ten outstanding talent agents in China, revealing for the first time the growth history, operational rules, and industry secrets of talent agents. This book fully showcases the diverse behind-the-scenes of star-making, deeply uncovers the emotional journeys of agents, and truthfully tells the stories behind agents and celebrities. For readers aspiring to become stars or agents, this book is an invaluable first-hand resource and entry-level guide. For all readers interested in the entertainment industry, it is a stylish and easy-to-read read to understand the entertainment industry and grasp the latest popular culture.