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Chapter 247 5000 Years - Prosperous Tang Dynasty - Casting

Shunli Entertainment officially launched the slow variety show "Longing for Life".

This is the first variety show that the company is preparing to officially produce, so the entire company is very serious about this variety show.

But seriously, the main MC candidates for this variety show are not so easy to find.

Compared with the previous life, the reason why this variety show became so popular is because the main MCs can chat freely, with a very life-like feeling and a down-to-earth feeling.

Therefore, although Qi Ji did not participate in the official filming and production of this variety show, Qi Ji seriously put forward his own suggestions for the selection of guests.

First of all, of course, is Yu Xiaomiao.

She has proved her innate sense of variety in countless variety shows in the past period of time.

In a variety show of the type "Longing for Life", it is entirely possible to add a type like Yu Xiaomiao.

Who doesn't want to see a cute and beautiful sister?
Then there are two core MCs against He Jiong and Huang Lei.

The "Longing for Life" team searched for a circle of entertainers across the country, and finally delineated a range of more than ten people.

The team first invited a well-known host from CCTV.

But after the other party heard that it was a variety show, they directly refused.

The reason is that CCTV hosts cannot participate in these variety shows with hippie faces.

During the period, I contacted several hosts with many years of field control experience, but they were not finalized due to schedule and other reasons.

Finally, Zhao Chenggong, the ace variety show host of Chaoyang TV, who has been active in the entertainment industry for nearly 30 years, was invited.

In "Longing for Life", Zhao Chenggong assumed the position of He Jiong in his previous life.

Then, with the help of Zhao Chenggong's contacts, he found a candidate for "Teacher Huang" in his previous life.

Li Mi, an acting teacher from Chaoyang Film Academy.

This teacher, Qi Ji took one of his courses when he was a sophomore.

He can be regarded as Qi Ji's teacher.

For the last fourth place, what is needed is a male flow.

Originally, everyone in the company wanted Qi Ji to participate.

But was rejected by Qi Ji.

Qi Ji, as an actor who wants to pursue acting a little
He knew that he couldn't be a resident in this type of variety show.

It is easy to lose your sense of mystery in this way.

So Shunli Entertainment got in touch with the top-ranking Lu Yitao.

……

Magic City, inside a certain RV.

Just finished shooting an idol drama.

Lu Yitao leaned on the sofa and smoked a cigar, looked at a person in charge of Shunli Entertainment, and pointed him to the plan of "Longing for Life" on the PPT.

"Mr. Lu, this is probably the process of the entire recording period. Teacher Zhao Chenggong and Teacher Li Mi are also one of the best well-known artists."

Lu Yitao nodded, and said: "Indeed, I respect both teachers very much. But with all due respect, your variety show looks like a bait!"

Lu Yitao is outspoken.

This made the person in charge quite embarrassed, and he continued: "This is the plan personally made by Mr. Qi Ji of our company."

It doesn't matter if he doesn't say Qi Ji.

As soon as Qi Ji was mentioned, Lu Yitao frowned slightly, and said: "Now Qi Ji, can he be a teacher? In my mind, he is still on the stage of "Natural Idol". What a jerky look!"

Person in charge: "We are still very confident in this variety show! I believe that with Mr. Lu joining in, it will definitely be popular!"

Lu Yitao said: "I understand what you mean. What you need for this variety show is my traffic. What does the contract say?"

He knocked on the table and spoke seriously.

The person in charge said: "One million for the first phase, this is our greatest sincerity."

According to the plan, "Longing for Life" will record a total of 12 episodes.

In other words, the price that Shunli Entertainment offered Lu Yitao was 1200 million per season.

But Lu Yitao was obviously not very satisfied when he heard this number.

He just stopped talking, and replaced it with his agent who said: "100 million is too low, we, Mr. Lu, are top-notch in the industry. It's not our lion who opened the door. You can go out and inquire about it. We participate in other satellite TV projects." Variety shows start with 200 million episodes, if you want to speculate with female guests on CP, you need a price. This is the market price."

The agent raised his eyebrows slightly, and continued: "And your variety show is now your company's self-made, right? It's hard to say whether the broadcast platform will be found by then! The risk is still relatively high, 240 Wan, this is a more reasonable price!"

The person in charge, He Bei, stroked his hair, which was not very lush, with a bitter expression on his face.

There have long been rumors in the rivers and lakes that the prices of traffickers are very high.

According to the team's estimation, "Longing for Life" really needs a traffic of Lu Yitao's level to drive various data of the show.

But this 240 million issue really exceeded the bottom line that Meng Feichen gave He Bei.

So he said: "Sister, this price is beyond my authority, I have to ask the leader for instructions."

So He Bei came out and called Meng Feichen,
Hearing the figure of 240 million, Meng Feichen directly told He Bei that he could go back.

After sending He Bei away, the manager smiled and said to Lu Yitao, "Many entertainment companies now want to engage in variety shows. There are quite a few variety shows that make money."

Lu Yitao said: "That also depends on who the guests are? If I were to go, they would get tens of millions more from the Merchants Association. I really have no eyesight!"

What Lu Yitao said was very confident.

In the last variety show where he was resident, the advertisers paid an extra 5000 million in advertising fees because they saw his existence.

"Shun Shun Entertainment should be doing a variety show for the first time. They don't know the market. When they hit the street later, they will know that expensive has its advantages!" said the manager with a smile.

As the manager of Lu Yitao, the top player in the industry, the number of projects delivered to her every month is in the double digits.

The eyes can pick flowers for her.

In the end, she will comprehensively consider the comprehensive strength of the platform and the popularity of other resident guests, so that she can choose a top variety show suitable for Lu Yitao.

Rejecting a "Longing for Life" is just a common thing.

In the end, Shunli Entertainment settled for the next best thing, and chose Xiaosheng, who collaborated with Qian Sansui in the TV series "The Legend of Condor Heroes". This year, a 26-year-old male artist has a good reputation in the industry.

in this way.

The lineup of the four main MCs in the first season of "Longing for Life" can be considered settled.

The recording location of the first season was set in a small fishing village outside Chaoyang City.

Before the official start of the first recording, Shunli Entertainment's investment promotion meeting officially started.

This includes the advertisement placement of "Longing for Life".

The broadcasting platform of "Zhu Xian" and "The Legend of Condor Heroes".

There is also the broadcast platform for the second season of "Singing the World".

These are the four main projects for smooth development in the next six months, and they all need to be finalized at the China Merchants Association.

The first thing to come up is the "Zhu Xian" project.

Because this drama is written by Qi Ji and starred in it, it is very popular among major TV stations.

In the midst of constant price increases, Chaoyang TV Station and Beijing TV Station bought the right to broadcast the first round of the show at a price of 270 million yuan each.

The copyright of the webcast was exclusively obtained by Penguin Video at a price of 300 million yuan per episode.

This drama has a total of 30 episodes.

目前为止，卖剧的收入就是（270*2+300）*30=2.52亿。

But the cost of the whole drama is 2.2 million.

The main reason is that the special effects are too expensive.

Nearly 1500 special effects shots burned a total of 1.4 million.

But just by selling the first round of broadcast rights, the cost has been recovered, and there is still money to be made.

Even if the ratings of the drama "Zhu Xian" is not good, Shun Entertainment still makes money.

Then there is a round of "The Legend of Condor Heroes".

This drama, because of the great success of the second part of Shooting the Condors, was directly favored by CCTV.

And it's going to be aired on CCTV's prime time.

But the price offered by CCTV is only 200 million yuan per episode.

"The Legend of Condor Heroes" has a total of 40 episodes.

It is also the first time for CCTV to buy a TV series for 8000 million yuan.

But there is no way, the market value of "The Legend of Condor Heroes" is here.

In the end, the show was successfully entertained and given to CCTV.

Although several other TV stations offered higher prices.

But after all considerations, CCTV is the largest broadcasting platform in the entire Huaguo after all.

The webcast of "The Legend of Condor Heroes" was divided among three video sites.

"Singing the World Season [-] - The Prosperous Tang Dynasty", this variety show is the most greedy for major TV stations, websites and advertisers.

Everyone wants this variety show.

Correspondingly, "Longing for Life" is almost uninterested.

Although Meng Feichen made a point of publicizing it as soon as he came up, saying that this was Shunli Entertainment's first dinner variety show for audiences across the country.

The guest lineup was also directly posted on the PPT.

But none of the advertisers present or the TV station wanted "Longing for Life".

This made Zhao Chenggong, who sat under the stage and participated in the investment promotion meeting all the way, look very bad.

If no advertisers are willing to invest today, then the first recording of this variety show will be naked, that is, there will be no advertisement placement!
At this time.

An advertiser stood up: "Mr. Meng, we are all here for "Singing the World". You should understand this. We have internally evaluated your "Longing for Life", and we don't care about it." Going to vote!"

"That's right, how many advertising spots are you going to open in "Singing the World"!"

"We want to vote for "Singing the World"!"

The TV stations also stood up and booed: "If "Singing the World" is broadcast to our station, then we can also buy this "Longing for Life"! If it is the schedule, it may not be the prime time on weekends. gone."

Li Dajun, the director of Chaoyang TV station, directly spoke to Qi Ji who was in the corner: "Qi Ji, the first season of "Singing the World" was broadcast on our station! At the end, you promised me, The second season will be on our Chaoyang TV station!"

Li Dajun's words immediately made several other TV stations dissatisfied.

Shangjing TV Station: "The first season is the first season, we are the second season! Even if Teacher Ren Qi Ji verbally agreed to you, but the second season, shouldn't the highest bidder get it?"

Modu TV Station: "That's right! We have to compete fairly! Among other things, on behalf of our Modu TV Station, I would like to express my position that I am willing to buy "Singing the World" and "Longing for Life" as a package! And, "Singing the World" can get our prime Friday slot! For "Longing for Life", it will be at 10 o'clock on Friday, and this slot is also very good!"

Several other TV stations are also full of opinions.

Zhao Chenggong trotted to Li Dajun and spoke seriously.

He has been the host of Chaoyang TV for many years.

Li Dajun could still listen to what he said.

"Director, our first recording guests are Qi Ji and his apprentice Chen Manman." Zhao Chenggong revealed the truth to Li Dajun.

Hearing Li Dajun's eyes immediately lit up.

At this moment, Qi Ji was holding up the microphone, chatting with the heads of various TV stations.

Li Dajun raised his hand, then stood up: ""Longing for Life" will be aired on our Friday prime time!"

His bet is a bit big.

The prime time on Friday has always been a must for all TV stations.

And Chaoyang TV dared to give such precious time to Shunli Entertainment's new variety show that even advertisers couldn't find?

All of a sudden, the people in charge of other TV stations gave Li Dajun thumbs up.

But the meaning in the eyes is very complicated.

I don't know if it's mostly congratulations or ridicule.

So finally.

"Longing for Life" and "Singing the World Season Two" are all awarded to Chaoyang TV.

This made the TV stations present today half envious and generally proud.

The envy is naturally "Singing the World Season [-]".

This is without a doubt a hit.

As long as Qi Ji doesn't act like a monster, the ratings will definitely be high.

The point of pride and ridicule is naturally that Chaoyang TV paid a bit high price in order to get "Singing the World Season [-]".

The broadcast of "Longing for Life" is tantamount to giving up the ratings of the prime-time Fridays for the first three months of the first quarter to others.

After Li Dajun signed the contract with Meng Feichen, he looked at Qi Ji and sighed, "I feel like I'm on a thief's boat!"

Qi Ji patted Li Dajun on the shoulder and said, "Master Li, don't worry, where can you go if you lose? Isn't there "Singing the World" in the back? I will give you an unimaginable first episode." Season two!"

Whenever Qi Ji thought of the characters in the second season of "The Prosperous Tang Dynasty", Qi Ji himself was very excited.

Meng Feichen also said at the side: "Director Li, don't worry, there is "Singing the World Season [-]" here, keep it steady!"

Meng Feichen finished reading the script of "The Prosperous Tang Dynasty" written by Qi Ji three days ago.

He was directly astonished!
It is really hard for him to imagine the characters in Qi Ji's works.

Poet Immortal Li Bai, Poet Saint Du Fu, Tang Taizong Li Er, and the only female emperor.

Countless characters have been spinning in Meng Feichen's mind these days.

He crazily praised the plot more than once in front of Qi Ji.

Facing Li Dajun this time, he couldn't help it for a long time: "Really, I'm not bragging. In the second season, we will invest more money. For the script of this season, Li Tai, I will say it without bragging about it." , will surpass the countless dramas in Huaguo, even film and television dramas!"

Li Dajun was a little infected by Meng Feichen's bloody appearance.

He was looking forward to what kind of surprise Qi Ji would bring him in the second season of "Singing the World".

But even though he was fully prepared, the expectations in his heart had reached the highest level.

But a few months later, when "The Prosperous Tang Dynasty" was actually published.

Li Dajun still couldn't help exclaiming, "Qi Ji, he is truly a talent of the world!".

The trade fair is over.

"Zhu Xian" and "The Legend of Condor Heroes" were officially finalized, and their promotions started in full swing.

"The Legend of Condor Heroes" is scheduled for CCTV, and it is also a set of CCTV.

This is something Qi Ji's fans never expected.

So the official Weibo was naturally slaughtered by fans.

"What a mess! CCTV actually bought "The Legend of Condor Heroes"!"

"Teacher Qi Ji, what an awesome pen!"

"I'm really looking forward to "Zhu Xian"!"

"It's over! "Zhu Xian" and "The Legend of Condor Heroes" are about to be scheduled!"

"It's all Qi Ji's drama, the palms and backs of this hand are full of flesh!"

And I heard that "Zhu Xian" was jointly bought by two first-line TV stations.

The actors of the entire crew are also crazy.

Everyone cue Qi Ji frantically in the group chat.

Chen Manman: "Hahahaha! My master is number one in the world! Broadcast on dual platforms! It's a pity that I didn't get on CCTV! I have so many dramas, but none of them have ever been on CCTV!"

Jin Ning: "From now on, I have to hang out with Teacher Qi Ji! Hahaha!"

Li Jianguo: "The company's ability to sell dramas is really strong! How can a drama like "Zhu Xian" be sold on two platforms? Really awesome!"

The promotion of the two dramas is very hot.

As soon as Qi Ji posted on Weibo, actors who were familiar with each other also forwarded comments one after another.

And Qi Ji himself started the casting work for "Singing the World".

Although "The Prosperous Tang Dynasty" is still a variety show in name.

But every episode of it, Qi Ji will shoot it as a movie!

Therefore, the choice of actors for this chapter is especially important!
Whether it is Tang Taizong, Tang Xuanzong or Wu Zhao.

Whether it is Li Bai or Du Fu.

Every role is the top priority.

Every actor needs to be selected by Qi Ji himself.

(End of this chapter)