China Entertainment: Gao Yanei wants to be the best actor

Chapter 378 Unscrupulous money can't be earned! 【Repair】【Two in One】

It is said that in "BJ Meets Seattle", the heroine Wen Jiajia came to the confinement center in Seattle, only to find that it was a single-family villa, and there were two pregnant women living in it at the same time.

One is Mrs. Chen, who likes to plan carefully and knows how to live;
The other is Zhou Yi, a mother-to-be with a tough personality and a hot temper.

The most interesting thing is that this Ms. Zhou is not only a female executive of a domestic company, but also a lesbian.

The reason why she came to the confinement center to wait for delivery this time was only because she wanted to have a child, so she chose a sperm donated by a volunteer, and finally got pregnant through test tube technology.

It is precisely because the two have very different personalities that Wen Jiajia, who has always been unruly and self-willed, likes to show off her wealth and worship money, has conflicts with this independent female executive right away.

As for these supporting roles, Gao Fei did not express any further opinions.

After all, not to mention that he himself took the lead of the male lead, even the female lead is currently recommended by him.

Therefore, if the rest of the characters, Zhou Yi, had to interfere, then the appearance of eating would be too ugly, and if it spread, it would also affect Zhou Yi's reputation in the circle.

Therefore, the rest of the supporting roles were almost all decided by Xue Xiaolu herself.

Of course, facts have proved that Xue Xiaolu's vision is indeed good.

After some screening, she finally gave Gao Lu the role of "Mrs. Chen who knows how to live", which made the crew usher in a teacher Gao again!

This made Gao Fei dumbfounded, and couldn't help wondering whether Xue Xiaolu did it on purpose.

But Xue Xiaolu refused to admit it, and neither did Gao Fei.

But Gao Lu is Gao Lu, this is a 00-level graduate of Chinese opera, and she has acted in many films over the years, at least there is no problem with her acting skills.

It was just that Gao Fei was a little surprised by the candidate for the independent female executive.

Because the girl named Qi Wei that Xue Xiaolu took a fancy to turned out to be a draft singer and became an actress after becoming a monk halfway through.

Such a resume is undoubtedly a little worrying.

It's just that the girl named Qi Wei decisively cut her hair short, dyed her hair gray, and put on a man's suit.

Seeing her new image, Gao Fei was speechless immediately.

No way, it's too sassy!
To be honest, after changing this image, Qi Wei, who is full of heroism between his brows, even looks more manly than those male idols in Bangzi Country!

And what moved Gao Fei the most was that Qi Wei not only looked at the men, but also acted neatly in private.

Therefore, with a bright and cheerful personality, she soon became acquainted with Gao Lu and Gao Yuanyuan.

As the old saying goes—three women make one play.

After the three of them got together, they became more courageous.

So when they learned that Gao Fei would drive around for fun after work every day, they immediately became a little eager to move.

It's true that women like shopping, but if they go shopping every day, they will get bored.

What's more, Busson Street is the most famous shopping street in Vancouver. In addition to some local fashion boutiques, there are hundreds of high-end fashion stores, high-end restaurants and luxury stores on both sides of the street.

So after shopping, the wallets of the three beauties couldn't take it anymore.

Of course, they didn't dare to drag Gao Fei over to pay the bill, and it was even more impossible for Gao Fei to be the bag-carrying boy.

After all, don't talk to them about this kind of thing, even Gao Fei's confidante are not treated like this.

Therefore, after the three beauties played both soft and hard ways, they just wanted Gao Fei to be a free driver and director and take them out for a stroll.

Therefore, Gao Fei's study trip at Shipwreck Beach can only end with regret.

……

At the same time, while Gao Fei was busy in Canada, Zhouyi Film and Television in China was also busy.

After several months of hard work by the staff behind Zhouyi, the post-production work of "Zhu Xian" has finally been completed.

It's just that the sales situation of "Zhu Xian" is a bit complicated this time.

Why do you say that?
Because Han Li originally wanted to follow the path of "Weird Man Yizhimei" and follow the "four stars in one drama" model.

But I didn't expect that Jiangsu and Zhejiang Satellite TV would pay attention to this drama early this time.

Before Zhou Yi could contact several TV stations to communicate about selling dramas, they came to the door, which caught Han Li a little off guard.

But before she could make a decision, several other first-line TV stations also contacted Zhou Yi soon after receiving the news.

And then a very dramatic picture appeared.

Mango TV and Jiangsu-Zhejiang TV, which are the backbone of the first-line TV stations, seem to have changed their identities this time, and they all speak the lines of the other party.

Such a strange situation immediately shocked the drama buyers of several other TV stations.

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It is said that all major TV stations in China like to buy "four-star dramas". One of the main reasons is that it can reduce costs and risks.

And for the same popular drama, the cost of the four-channel simulcast will save 3/4 of the cost of the solo drama, and the cost of the three-channel simulcast will save 2/3.

Although the simulcasting of the four channels will lead to TV stations' ratings among each other, it will inevitably form a situation of competition and diversion.

But apart from CCTV, other local stations are still relatively limited by the region.

And the more unpopular provincial satellite TV, the more serious the situation.

Therefore, the competition and diversion caused by the four-channel simulcast actually did not have much impact on them.

They even hope that four TV stations can broadcast the same TV series at the same time, because this will easily create a hot drama effect for the audience, and the influence will expand accordingly.

And this situation is actually what the TV drama producers are happy to see.

After all, as producers, they naturally hope that their works can gain greater influence.

It's just that "four-star drama" has many advantages, but not all TV stations like it, and there are two TV stations that have always been an exception.

One is CCTV, and the other is Mango TV.

As for CCTV, it goes without saying that I like exclusive broadcasts.

The reason why Mango TV does not broadcast TV series with other satellite TVs, but chooses to broadcast TV series independently, is actually very simple.

That means they are rich!No, it should be said that he is very rich!

Therefore, the advantages of "four-star drama" to reduce costs are not very meaningful to them.

As for the risk of buying dramas?This obviously also depends on the project.

Because every year there are very few TV dramas with excellent looks, which are competed by major TV stations, and they have no worries about selling them.

And the current "Zhu Xian" is obviously the same.

It's just that this time I don't know if Mango TV and Jiangsu-Zhejiang TV have taken the wrong medicine.

For the drama "Zhu Xian", Mango Satellite TV, which has always liked to broadcast it exclusively, is going to go the route of four simulcasts this time.

And Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV, which has always been keen on selling "four-star dramas", this time they are so angry that they want to buy the first-round exclusive broadcast rights of "Zhu Xian".

Han Li had to be cautious about this weird situation.

After all, for Zhouyi Film and Television, selling dramas is not only for making money, but also needs to consider the effect after broadcasting.

For this reason, Han Li didn't make a decision immediately, but set a time first, and invited several interested TV station buyers to come to the company to try out a few episodes.

Then, taking advantage of this time, he quickly used his contacts to inquire about the inside story.

……

That night, ten o'clock in the evening.

Gao Fei, who had already finished work, didn't drive the three beauties out for a walk, but sat in the hotel room early and listened to Han Li's report on work.

On the other side of the phone, Han Li said in a rather complicated tone:

"Boss, I just found out that at six o'clock in the afternoon, the General Administration punished some illegal TV shopping advertisements."

If the punishment was only for a few prohibited advertisements, Han Li would not be so solemn.

But the important thing is that Han Li found out later that this punishment was just the beginning.

In the future, the General Administration is likely to ban advertisements at the beginning and end of TV dramas, especially "mask" advertisements that cover the credits in the form of stickers.

And this is the real culprit that makes the attitudes of Mango TV and Jiangsu-Zhejiang TV abnormal.

Because the advertisements and "mask" advertisements in these TV dramas have always been a major source of advertising revenue for major TV stations.

Even the sponsorship fee for the interstitial advertisements in some popular TV dramas is worth more than the prime-time advertisements of major TV stations.

Therefore, after the General Administration cut this income, apart from CCTV, it can be said that none of the major TV stations in China did not feel distressed.

Of course, not only the TV station is distressed, but also the TV series producers are also distressed.

Because although the producer can't control the TV station's advertising behavior during the broadcast of the TV series, it can still be the master of the pre-roll ads at the end and the beginning of the film.

Don't look at these advertising spaces as inconspicuous, but in fact the income in this area is very considerable.

Especially for domestic costume drama production companies, this aspect of income is even more important.

After all, costume dramas are limited by their themes, and advertising is not as convenient as TV dramas with other themes, so the existence of pre-roll ads is already equivalent to a single seedling for them.

In this way, it's no wonder that Han Li's mood is complicated.

You must know that Zhouyi Film and Television is one of the "Three Giants of Costume Drama" recognized by netizens, so if the General Administration's knife is cut down, Zhouyi will inevitably be accidentally injured.

As for Gao Fei, after listening to Han Li's introduction, he couldn't help but fell into deep thought.

Indeed, as Han Li said, although the administration's policy is aimed at TV stations, it will indeed affect Zhou Yi's income from TV dramas.

And the several advertisers who have already talked about it all need Han Li to explain.

But then again, the general administration's act of cleaning up the flood of advertisements may not be a good thing for the entire industry.

After all, when the "patch" advertisements were flooded in the past, it was indeed a bit like "psoriasis" on the street, and it was annoying to watch.

Even in order to increase advertising revenue, major TV stations wantonly inserted advertisements, which to some extent actually affected the broadcasting effect of TV dramas.

In short, with the quality of "Zhu Xian", the audience might have scored 90 points after it was broadcast.But because I was disgusted by the commercials, I only gave 70 points.

Even when encountering some people who are more irritable, maybe after being interrupted a few times, they may simply stop watching.

Therefore, from a long-term point of view, the news of "cleaning up small advertisements" by the General Administration is actually a very good thing for Zhou Yi who is following the "boutique drama" route.

After all, after the film and television works have reached a certain level, it is actually extremely difficult to increase the upper limit by one point.

Gao Fei didn't want the high-quality drama they worked so hard to produce, but because of a certain station's random editing, the last piece of hard work was ruined.

Thinking of this, Gao Fei immediately told Han Li his thoughts.

Finally, Gao Fei thought about it, and added:
"When you chat with them tomorrow, see if you can gain a little more initiative in terms of secondary editing."

"Except that some parts of the TV series are really illegal, I don't want the group of two knives in the TV station to edit our company's TV series indiscriminately."

It's really not that Gao Fei looks down on people... well, well, he just looks down on people.

You must know that the level of the TV station's internal editors is mostly reflected in various variety shows.

In terms of film and television dramas, they really may not be able to compare with the behind-the-scenes talents of private film and television companies like them.

After listening to Gao Fei's words, Han Li immediately understood.

So the next day, when the drama buyers from several TV stations arrived, Han Li took everyone to the screening room to watch the drama.

After all, although "Zhu Xian" has not been aired yet, it is not worried about selling right now.

But if "Zhu Xian" can also make people speechless in terms of quality, then the final price can be higher, right?
The final result did not exceed Han Li's expectation.

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The five first-tier satellite TVs present and the remaining eight second-tier satellite TVs were very optimistic about the broadcasting prospects of "Zhu Xian", and after they tried two episodes, they became more and more certain of this idea in their hearts.

Even Mango Channel, which was planning to take the simulcast route, changed its mind after its drama buyer went out and made a phone call, and planned to enjoy the first round of broadcasting rights exclusively.

But this time Jiangsu and Zhejiang Satellite TV made up their minds to overtake in a curve.

So before the uncle from Mango TV could speak, the eldest sister from Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV set her eyes on him.

It's just that the uncle in the Mediterranean didn't show any fear at all with such eyes.

Who in the TV circle doesn't know that Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV will always spend the most money, invite the best lineup, and produce the worst programs.

Therefore, to be honest, Mango Satellite TV is a little tired of Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV's eyeing. After all, Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV has given them false alarms many times.

So the Mediterranean uncle of Mango TV, Dang even unhurriedly quoted a price of 250 million per episode, thinking that this offer was enough to seal the deal.

But I didn't expect that Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV didn't even think about it, so they called out an offer of 270 million yuan per episode, and the uncle Mediterranean who was on the side immediately glared at him.

It's just that although these two were blushing with anger, Han Li on the stage couldn't help being overjoyed.

Because of this, there is a high probability that Zhouyi Film and Television will be able to recover all costs in the first round, and Zhou Yi will directly make a net profit from the remaining second and third rounds and channel income.

Thinking of this, Han Li even had an urge to tie Gao Fei back and shoot seven or eight TV series at once.

There is no way, she just feels that filming TV series is too profitable!

And just as Han Li was thinking about whether to persuade Gao Fei to release more TV series this year, Mango TV and Jiangsu-Zhejiang TV's way of treating others as if they didn't care about them really made people from several other TV stations watch. Somewhat annoyed.

Although any of them alone cannot compare with Mango TV in terms of revenue, they can still fight together.

So after a short phone call, Beijing Satellite TV, Shanghai Satellite TV, Huizhou Satellite TV, and Qilu Satellite TV finally jointly offered a price of 85 yuan per episode.

And after hearing this quotation, Han Li almost pinched her thighs purple, and just barely controlled herself from losing her composure.

Because the quotation of "85 yuan/episode" seems to be only 80 yuan higher than the price of 5 yuan per episode of "Weird Man Yizhimei".

But "Zhu Xian" has a full 60 episodes, and the number is almost twice that of "Weird Hero Yizhimei".

According to industry practice, the larger the volume of a certain TV series, the harder it is to raise its unit price.

For example, the "New Three Kingdoms" in 2009, because it had a total of 90 episodes, led to the fact that even though there were three satellite TV simulcasts in the end, the combined first-round quotations of the three were only 120 million per episode.

But even so, the broadcast rights of "New Three Kingdoms" were sold at a sky-high price of 2.3 million.

Of course, this record is now estimated to be broken by "Zhu Xian".

After all, 85/episode is only the price of one TV station, and if the four are added together, it will be 340 million per episode.

In other words, in the first round alone, "Zhu Xian" has already sold for a sky-high price of 2.04 million.

At such a price, even if Mango TV and Jiangsu-Zhejiang TV still have spare capacity, they have no choice but to throw in the towel and admit defeat.

……

"Boss, why don't we make some more TV series!"

In the middle of the night, as soon as Gao Fei answered the phone, he heard Han Li on the other end of the phone say excitedly:

"How can TV dramas make money when making movies!!!"

"You don't know how crazy those buyers are now...the TV stations are crazy, and the video sites are also crazy...all crazy!"

After hearing what she said without beginning and end, Gao Fei immediately said in a bad mood:

"I think you are crazy, right? Speak up!"

As soon as this remark came out, Han Li on the other end of the phone barely calmed down, and then quickly told Gao Fei what happened today.

But at the end, Han Li still couldn't help but sigh with emotion:

"Boss, I thought the TV station was already crazy enough, but I didn't expect the quotes from Youku to be even more outrageous."

"One million yuan per episode! It's almost worth two TV stations."

"Outrageous! It's outrageous! This group of listed Internet companies simply don't take money for money!"

Of course, this is not too outrageous for Youku.com.

After all, their original plan was to use the money in the stock market to burn their peers to death after listing.

Therefore, not only on the drama "Zhu Xian", almost all of the TV dramas that have been favored in the circle this year have been won by Youku.

After listening to Han Li's report, Gao Fei was also a little shocked at first.

But when he heard Han Li's overly frightened tone, he couldn't help laughing.

After all, he had long expected that the Internet copyright prices of film and television dramas would rise year by year, and this was one of the main reasons why he decided to join the production of TV dramas.

It's just that the current situation is developing better than he expected.

Thinking of this, Gao Fei has no intention of continuing to chat with Han Li.

Because in her current state, it is estimated that Han Li can only think of money at the first time when he says anything.

So after persuading Han Li to get a good night's sleep, Gao Fei decisively hung up the phone.

But then again, Han Li is not the only one who needs to calm down now.

After hanging up the phone, Gao Fei couldn't help feeling a little excited.

After all, judging from the current situation, it is no longer a problem that Zhou Yi's profit from "Zhu Xian" may exceed the profit of "Xiu Chun Knife".

It's no wonder that Han Li just sighed directly, "How can TV dramas make money when making movies"!
But compared to Han Li, Gao Fei still maintains some sanity at least for now.

Because he knows in his heart that although the TV market seems to be getting hotter every year in the past few years, at the same time, there are also a large number of TV dramas that are backlogged in the film libraries of major companies every year, and there is no hope of broadcasting.

Moreover, the TV drama market is so hot that it will inevitably lead to a new round of price increases for TV drama actors.

Although as an actor, Gao Fei is happy to see the success; but as the owner of a film and television company, Gao Fei can't help being a little worried.

For a moment, many thoughts flashed through Gao Fei's mind.

But after a long time, in the dark room, after all, there was only an inexplicable sigh...

(End of this chapter)