Monday, November 25, 2024

Short Essay 2-Liu Zhilin(1155217973)

 Analysis of the long tail effect of "The Legend of Zhen Huan(甄嬛传)"

In the field of film and television culture, "The Legend of Zhen Huan" is a very influential work. Since its broadcast, the long-tail effect it has produced has had a profound and wide-ranging impact in the film and television industry and the cultural field.

1.      Continued popularity and topicality

Although many years have passed since the first broadcast of "The Legend of Zhen Huan", its popularity among the audience has never really faded. Whether in terms of replay ratings on traditional TV media or playback data on online video platforms, it has always maintained a high level. Audiences seem to never tire of watching Zhen Huan's ups and downs, power struggles, and emotional entanglements in the harem. Social networks have become an important battlefield for continuing the popularity of "The Legend of Zhen Huan". Classic lines in the drama such as "Bitch is just pretentious" and "I can't do it" have long become Internet buzzwords and are frequently quoted by netizens in various contexts. Moreover, character analysis of the characters in the play, in-depth interpretation of plot details, and various derivative topics continue to emerge, such as "Analysis of the friendship between Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang", "Discussion of the origin of the tragedy of Queen Yixiu", etc. These topics are not only in the play The lively discussion among fans also attracted the attention of many new viewers, further promoting the spread of "The Legend of Zhen Huan".

2.      Multi-platform dissemination and derivative creation

From the perspective of distribution platforms, in addition to its long-lasting popularity on TV stations and mainstream video websites, "The Legend of Zhen Huan" has also set off a craze on short video platforms. Many self-media creators have presented "The Legend of Zhen Huan" in a new form to the audience by editing the highlights of the show, making mixed-cut videos, and explaining the plot. Some of these short videos focus on showing the gorgeous costumes and makeup in the show, while others focus on the thrilling palace fighting plots, satisfying the interests of different audiences. In terms of derivative creation, novel sequels and fan comics based on "The Legend of Zhen Huan" are emerging in an endless stream. These derivative works have been creatively expanded and extended on the basis of retaining the core characters and story framework of the original show, providing fans with more imagination space, and also indirectly reflecting the powerful story appeal and cultural influence of the original show.

3.      Continuous exploration of commercial value

In the commercial field, the long-tail effect of "The Legend of Zhen Huan" is equally significant. Peripheral products related to elements in the drama are favored by consumers, ranging from mobile phone cases and pillows printed with the characters in the drama, to various Zhen Huan-themed stationery and accessories, etc., and the market sales are good. In addition, some brands have also cooperated with "The Legend of Zhen Huan" to launch limited edition products to attract consumers to buy based on the popularity of the show. For example, a cosmetics brand launched a co-branded cosmetics series with the Legend of Zhen Huan. The product packaging design incorporated classical elements from the show. At the same time, the promotional copy also echoed the beauty culture in the show, which has achieved good market response. Moreover, with the development of the tourism market, some film and television filming locations have also become popular tourist attractions because of "The Legend of Zhen Huan". Tourists have gone there one after another to experience the atmosphere of the scenes in the drama. This has also driven the development of the local tourism industry. It further broadens the dimension of exploring the commercial value of "The Legend of Zhen Huan".

The long tail effect of "Empresses in the Palace" is the result of many factors. With its wonderful plot, full-bodied characters, rich cultural connotations and adaptability on different communication platforms, it has continued to shine for many years after its broadcast, leaving a deep and unique mark in the development of the film and television cultural industry. It is also constantly contributing to cultural communication, business development and audience entertainment, becoming a classic example of the long tail effect in the film and television industry.

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