China Entertainment: I became a capital tycoon

Chapter 106 104. The Voice of China (for Subscription)

On Monday, as soon as he arrived at the company, Cao Yu called Cai Yinong.

"Mr. Cai, how is the later stage of "Sword"?"

"The special effects are time-consuming, but it will be almost finished in another month, and it should be broadcast in early July."

"Which TV station will broadcast it, do you have an idea?" Cao Yu asked.

"I think I can contact Tomato Channel and Mango Channel. The ratings of these two channels are good."

"Forget it on Mango Channel, they probably won't broadcast it, and they are busy introducing Taiwanese idol dramas and Korean dramas right now."

Because of Shen Lanlan's matter, Cao Yu doesn't like Mango TV very much now.

Moreover, the Mango Terrace store is a big bully, so why bother with them.

"What do you mean?"

Cai Yinong had no choice but to listen to the producer's opinion.

"How about this, the Tang people are in Shanghai, so it's okay for Mr. Cai to go to the Tomato Terrace to talk? Besides, I'll also go to the Lychee Terrace to have a talk."

"That's fine, what about the price?"

Of course, Cai Yinong has no problem here, and if it can become popular on Tomato TV, it is good for them to talk about any dramas on his side in the future.

"One episode, 40!"

"40? Mr. Cao, isn't it a bit high?"

Hearing this price, Cai Yinong was a little dizzy, 40 an episode, this is not a big-budget historical drama, can others accept this price?
"Our special effects are made by Xiangjiang, isn't it worth 40?"

Cao Yu didn't think it was that high. The investment in this show was so large, 40 yuan was already very cheap compared to later generations of movies that cost millions of dollars for an episode.

Moreover, he just wants to sell to those who can understand the goods.

Magic City, Tomato Station.

"Mr. Cai, this drama is good, but it costs 40 yuan per episode, and there is no such price in China now."

The director of Tomato TV in charge of the TV series, after watching a few sample episodes, although he was very interested in this TV series that was adapted from some, he couldn't accept the price.

"Director Wang, we invested 5000 million in this drama, and specially invited the special effects team from Xiangjiang to produce post-production special effects, which is definitely worth the money."

The marketing manager who came to the TV station with Cai Yinong to discuss cooperation quickly introduced the selling points of this film.

"Your target is young audiences. Now young audiences don't care about these things. They mainly watch the plot and face. Xianxia dramas haven't existed in China before, so we don't dare to take risks."

The director surnamed Wang looked embarrassed, and then he looked at the table with his finger, and said, "President Cai has always had a good relationship with our station, so let's do it, 20 episodes, we want it."

"This"

Cai Yinong didn't expect the other party to cut it in half.

"Director Wang, wait a minute."

Cai Yinong stood up, went to the corridor, and dialed Cao Yu's phone.

"20?"

Cao Yu was a little upset when he heard the price.

According to the 3000 million investment in "Sword One" in the original world, 20 an episode would not be impossible, but it is not possible now.

"Mr. Cao, how about I fight for it and give them 30 an episode. The price of 30 is not bad."

Cai Yinong is now anxious to recover the cost.

It's the same for 30 episodes, and it's the same if you sell it to a few more companies.

"It's only 40. If they don't want it, then let Lizhi TV broadcast it exclusively! When they are jealous, they will definitely regret looking for us!"

Instead of lowering the price, it’s better to be a solo broadcaster. Wait for Tomato to regret it, and then it will come back. At that time
"Can Lychee TV accept 40 episodes?"

Cai Yinong doesn't believe it, but Cao Yu is the producer, what can she do?

It's better to let Cao Yu talk about it first. It's best to talk about it. If you can't talk about it, you will still lower the price.

Thinking of this, she nodded: "All right."

In Yanjing, Cao Yu hung up the phone, took out the plan of "The Voice of China", found out Yang Shuxue's phone number to a deputy director of Lizhitai, and called it.

"Master Yang, hello, I'm Xiao Cao."

"Xiao Cao, Shu Xue mentioned you to me, and I heard that you have a plan for a variety show?"

A few days ago, Yang Shuxue greeted Lizhi TV's uncle and deputy director, saying that a friend with a good relationship planned a good entertainment program and wanted to cooperate.

This year's Super Girl on Mango Channel not only earns a fortune in SMS fees, but also earns a lot of money in advertisements, which makes other TV stations a little jealous. When they hear about the planning of entertainment programs, how can they not be interested.

"Yes, this variety show is probably like this."

Anyway, he has already registered the idea and name of "The Voice of China", and he is not afraid of being plagiarized. He briefly explained the format of this variety show, and finally said: "This show is to provide a group of ideas for the development of the Chinese music scene. A dreamy, talented musician and singer."

After listening to Cao Yu's plan, the director felt more and more that this show would definitely become popular.

Nowadays, among several domestic David TV stations, Mango TV is in the lead, and Tomato TV is also overwhelming him. The situation and status of Lizhi TV is a bit embarrassing.

With this program, not to mention putting Tomato TV under him, even with Mango TV, they can fight together.

"Mentor, student, draft, team, music confrontation, Shu Xue, a friend who is not very old, has really good ideas. No wonder he can support an entertainment company at such a young age."

After thinking about the plan for this entertainment show for a while, the Deputy Director Yang said, "I will hold a small meeting with the relevant personnel now. If there is no accident, this variety show can be launched at the beginning of next year."

For a large-scale variety show, it takes at least half a year from project approval to preparation to the official launch, which is considered fast.

"Okay, I'll wait for your message."

Cao Yu nodded, and was not in a hurry to talk about "Sword of Heaven".

He originally thought that there would be a meeting at least one day after the result, and everyone knew it.

Unexpectedly, just over an hour later, the call came back.

"Xiao Cao, we did "The Voice of China", are you free tomorrow? Come to Jinling, let's talk about the way of cooperation, and sign the contract by the way."

"no problem."

After finishing the variety show, Cao Yu finally said: "Taiwan Director Yang, our company has a fairy tale drama recently, and I will trouble you to watch it then. I plan to premiere it on our Lychee Channel."

Jinling, Lychee Terrace.

The two staff members in charge of the TV series watched the sample of "Sword of Heaven" quietly.

"This drama is very good, and the market prospect should be good!"

After watching the samples, they came to the deputy director's office and said to an old man in his 50s who looked a little like Yang Shuxue.

"Understood, you go."

The old man dismissed his subordinates and said with a smile to the young man in front of him, "I never thought Mr. Cao could not only be a screenwriter at such a young age, but also come up with a plan like "The Voice of China". It's amazing."

"Mr. Yang is over the award."

Cao Yu said modestly, and continued to laugh: "Then this drama?"

"To be honest, the price you quoted is indeed a bit high, but since you promised not to authorize this drama to other TV stations before the show is finished, we can accept it out of this consideration."

The price Master Yang agreed to Cao Yu was mainly for the sake of "The Voice of China", and he read the synopsis of "Sword of Heaven" and thought it was very good.

"It's just... Xiao Cao, although the copyright of "The Voice of China" belongs to you, after all, this program is a cooperation between our two companies. Our station not only needs to contribute, but I will only have [-]% of the future income from the overseas authorization you proposed. a little."

Director Yang glanced at the terms of the contract proposed by Cao Yu for the last time, and was a little dissatisfied with the copyright share in it.

"Master Yang, do you still care about the [-]% if you can make Lychee TV at least the second largest satellite TV in China? Besides, variety shows must continue to innovate, and we will cooperate in the future."

Facing the gray-haired old man, Cao Yu refused to budge.

Thirty percent?I'm still looking at Shu Xue's face, and I really need your efforts to give it. What other watch do you want?
Moreover, he plans to launch a large-scale dating variety show: If You Are the One after "The Voice of China" becomes famous.

At that time, whether to cooperate with Lizhitai will depend on the sincerity of the other party.

"Any other variety shows?"

The old man was stunned for a moment, looked at Cao Yu for a while, and then suppressed his desire to know the details.

Mango Channel has 'Happy Camp', and now it's launching Super Girl. If I have "The Voice of China" on my side, if there is another variety show, don't you want to fly?
I am about to retire, if I can really let Lizhitai take off before I retire, then I will be considered retired.

"alright."

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, he stamped a bright red seal on the contract with a "snap".

When Cao Yu took the contract and left, Director Yang sighed silently: "I didn't expect that the young actor recommended by Shu Xue at the beginning would be so mixed up now, it's not easy."

(End of this chapter)