The Wind of China Entertainment 2005

Chapter 368 Controversy (two in one)

It is said that whether it is in the film industry or the field of TV series, the salary of stars is always the focus of public attention.

Whenever it breaks out, it always triggers heated discussions.

July 5, 17pm.

An article published on major social platforms caught the attention of netizens in a very short time.

#Celebrities’ salaries are rising faster than house prices#

#Lu Yuan is the highest paid person in Mainland TV dramas#

# Will "Before Dawn" work?

"Since last year, the salaries of actors in mainland TV dramas have skyrocketed. Many producers have complained that the money has gone into the pockets of the stars, and the crews have no more money to invest in the drama. So, to what extent have stars' salaries skyrocketed? ?”

"Generally, the protagonist's salary already starts at 8 yuan per episode, while the value of first-line stars has to increase several times. When Hu Jun acted in "Golden Wedding", it rose to 18 yuan per episode. The drama version of " "Mobile Phone", Chen Daoming and Wang Zhiwen took away the majority of the TV series' revenue at a sky-high price of 20 yuan per episode, and such high remuneration is said to be a friendly price."

"Industry insiders revealed that veteran actors such as Chen Daoming, Li Youbin, and Chen Baoguo have been receiving high salaries, with the asking price being 30 yuan per episode."

"After an actor becomes famous with a drama, he gets a lot of film offers and his salary doubles. There are countless examples of this. When Hai Qing was filming "Double Sided Tape", his salary was 4 yuan per episode, and some time ago there was news It is said that she signed a contract with "The Art of the Heart" and her salary has reached as high as 22 yuan."

"In 2006, when Yan Ni was filming "Wulin Gaiden", her salary per episode was only 2000 yuan. After she starred in "The North Wind Blows" last year, her salary rose to 15 yuan. In just three years, her salary increased 3 times."

"The TV series version of "Mobile Phone" that has attracted much attention since the filming started premiered on four satellite TV stations in Beijing, Oriental, Zhejiang, and Shenzhen. This TV series, starring Chen Daoming and Wang Zhiwen, was competed by satellite TV during the filming stage. The work did not show the expected high ratings and was far lower than expected.”

Not worrying about the scarcity but the inequality, netizens were angry and discussed it on various social platforms.

"My dear, celebrities make so much money. Shouldn't my son also become a celebrity in the future?"

"The same is true for the upcoming "Before Dawn". The total investment is 5000 million, Lu Yuan's salary is 1200 million, and only one person accounts for 24%. Does it mean that corners will be cut in other aspects? After the broadcast of "Before Dawn", the performance can be Did it meet expectations?”

"And that's not the most exaggerated thing. Let's take a look at Lu Yuan, the number one youngster in Mainland China. He is now a money-printing machine at the height of his popularity, easily earning 5000 million yuan a year."

As soon as the article came out, it instantly caused an uproar on the Internet.

"On one side, the actors are making a lot of money. On the other side, the producers are scrimping on money and food, and the quality of the TV series is greatly compromised."

A stark comparison of data shows that the disparity between rich and poor is astonishing.

"The reporter also visited Yu Zheng, the producer of "Beauty's Scheming". Yu Zheng complained bitterly when casting for the next film and television drama "Gong Lock Heart Jade". He tried to invite Lu Yuan, but was unable to do so due to salary issues. Yu Zheng expressed regret for reaching the cooperation, and believed that the current development of the industry is unhealthy. Actors' remuneration already accounts for more than half of the investment, which is an unbearable burden for the producers."

This means that for a star to film an episode of a TV series, an ordinary person would have to work for ten years; to film a movie, an ordinary person would have to work for a lifetime.

Netizens didn't care about reporters' analysis and concerns about the industry. Most people were jealous because of the high remuneration.

"When stars' remuneration increases, the limited filming funds are stretched thin, so they can only save on production expenses. In the past, actors' remuneration only accounted for about 40% of the production cost, but now it accounts for 60% or even 80%. This has led to the current situation of film and television dramas Production falls into a vicious cycle. For example, "Mobile Phone" invests money on actors, while the show's Yan Shouyi recording site is relatively crude. Over time, it will definitely affect the prospects of the industry."

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"The spy drama "Latent" made Lu Yuan famous in one fell swoop. Within five years of his debut, his salary increased from 2000 yuan per episode in "Young General" to 30 yuan. It increased 150 times, setting a record for an actor's salary A skyrocketing record. It seems to be on par with or even surpassed by veteran actors such as Chen Daoming and Li Youbin who have been in the industry for decades."

根据国家统计局2010年5月3日公布的数据，2009年全国城镇在岗职工年平均工资为32736元，月平均工资为2728元。

"The wages of celebrities have never been low. When the People's Republic of China was first founded, Mei Lanfang took the initiative to cut his salary twice, and his monthly salary was still as high as 2100 yuan. The 2100 yuan in that era was unimaginable."

"The spy drama "Before Dawn" will be aired in June. According to relevant sources, Lu Yuan's salary for this drama is as high as 40 yuan per episode, and the total salary of 1200 million yuan is the highest salary for a current TV series."

"Where is the problem."

"Ask yourself, is such a sky-high salary really good? Is it really conducive to the development of the industry?"

"Tell me more about your unique skills upstairs."

"Not only celebrities, but the income at the top of any industry is not low. Yesterday, I ordered a sister. It was very expensive, but the service was nothing to say. What a unique skill, tsk tsk tsk."

"It doesn't matter whether his salary is high or not, he is earning capitalist money anyway. As long as he acts seriously, is worthy of his profession, doesn't mess around, and doesn't evade taxes, I don't think it's a big problem."

"Yes, as long as it doesn't commit crimes, doesn't evade taxes, and doesn't disgust the audience, I don't have any problem with it."

"Fart, how can an actor earn so much? Scientific researchers are the group that deserves a salary increase."

"Um, it's upstairs, forget it...I'm too lazy to explain, please protect your innocence."

"It's all wrong. Actors are just a group that is pushed up front. The TV stations hidden behind the scenes make the most money."

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At the same time, many people in the industry have also come forward to express their opinions.

Zhang Jizhong has always had the habit of lowering the salary of leading actors. He was dissatisfied with the soaring salary. In addition, he and Lu Yuan also had some issues, so he would not let it go.

"If things go on like this, our TV series will get worse and worse. If you are thinking about money at the beginning, then just forget about dividing the money. Why are you filming? This is the place where we depend for survival. You have ruined it. How to survive?”

"I'm not optimistic about the upcoming "Before Dawn". "Insidious" is already a classic. With this drama, Lu Yuan's salary soared to 1200 million, making him the highest-paid person on the small screen. But classics are hard to come by. If "Dawn" aired, and the ratings were mediocre. Will Lu Yuan feel it's too hot to hold the money?"

Producer Wu Yi, who has introduced many newcomers such as Lu Yuan, Zhang Guoqiang, Duan Hong, and Wang Baoqiang through dramas such as "Soldier Assault" and "My Commander My Regiment", posted an article.

"Our current TV dramas are in the development stage. All parties in the market need to cultivate them. Investment in TV dramas is also limited. Therefore, if the price of actors is high, it will definitely lead to shoddy production and have a negative impact on the industry."

Not to be outdone, Yu Zheng also posted on Weibo in order to gain popularity: "Teacher Lu Yuan, "Gong Lock Heart Jade" is a good book. The salary of 20 is the limit we can afford. Do you really not think about it? ?”

Of course, nothing ever goes completely one way.

Chen Daoming disagreed with this. He maintained his identity and took the lead in posting on Weibo: "Producers say they can't afford actors now. Actors are very expensive. This is true. But isn't the money you save just for yourself? This is a very big deal. Simple addition and subtraction. Why can't you make money while you can make money? As long as an actor makes money reasonably, pays taxes, and is worthy of his workload and attitude, that's what an actor is all about. As for high and low, no actor is going to grab it. Gao, you don’t have to use him. I don’t think it’s good to say such things after you’re done.”

Many celebrities in the industry expressed support, but there was no news about the other named protagonist Lu Yuan.

However, many producers and directors who have worked with him, such as Liu Jiang, Luo Liping, Teng Huatao, Chen Haowei, etc., have stepped forward to support their respective new dramas.

The general meaning is that the worth of domestic first-line stars is worthy of their reputation, and there is no problem with their business capabilities. Lu Yuan is worth this price. We are willing to give it to the audience and the audience is willing to watch it.

In a word, this is the market's choice.

While public opinion was in full swing, Lu Yuan knocked on Liu Shishi's door leisurely.

Since he came to see Liu's father and Liu's mother, he now has a girlfriend's house where he usually eats in addition to the old woman's house. As for the growing controversy outside about the skyrocketing paychecks for actors, Wu Lang informed him immediately.

In fact, there were signs of this happening at the beginning of the year, with hot money pouring in, and many people talking about the harm caused by high pay, but he didn't expect it to be detonated in such a way.

He doesn't bother to respond to Yu Zheng, Zhang Jizhong and others. It is a fact that his salary is high and there is nothing to defend. This is why he has always kept a low profile.

He was the first to win, and he didn't want to be pushed to the front as a representative.

In the industry, actors are a vulnerable group, essentially begging for food from TV stations, producers, and even theaters.

But when something happens, he is not afraid. Facts speak louder than words. In the final analysis, ratings are king. If the high salary can match the corresponding ratings, then no one will have any objections and wait for "Before Dawn" to be broadcast.

"Before Dawn" may not be as good as "Insidious," but in the field of spy dramas, there is nothing currently on the market that can compete with it, not even Shadow.

He still has this kind of confidence, otherwise he wouldn't have chosen to star in this drama.

"Dong dong dong."

"Here we come." Liu Shishi opened the door.

Father Liu sat on the sofa in the living room and nodded towards him. He was already used to this guy coming over to have a meal from time to time.

Hearing the commotion, Mother Liu stuck her head out of the kitchen and said with a smile: "Xiao Yuan is here. I bought something again. Didn't I tell you not to buy it? I didn't listen. Please sit down for a while. The meal will be ready soon." "

"I happened to see some fruits when I came back. Shi Shi said she wanted to eat them yesterday, so she bought some."

Lu Yuan sniffed, opened his mouth and praised: "Oh, my aunt's craftsmanship has improved again. You can smell the aroma downstairs."

"Just because your mouth is sweet, I'll see how many bowls you can eat later."

Liu Shishi stood at the door, took a pair of slippers from the shoe cabinet like a little daughter-in-law, pinched him quietly, and took the bag in his hand.

"Why did you buy so much? Didn't you just buy oranges?"

"Forget it, I was recognized by the fruit stall owner and said he was a fan of mine. I wanted to leave quickly, but I was worried that he would yell. Seeing that the other fruits were also quite fresh, I bought some of them. The ones in the red bag It’s an orange.”

"Stupid, you must be lying. I met a little girl last time, and she said she was a fan of mine. She asked a few questions, but she couldn't answer even a TV series starring me." Liu Shishi followed behind him. , thinking about the scene at that time is still a little depressing.

Father Liu smiled and added: "Can you compare with Lu Yuan? I accidentally mentioned his name in the park yesterday, and an old lady in her seventies who was passing by came over and shouted that she had watched a TV series starring him. "

Liu Shishi: "."

Her old father's words left her speechless and she had no choice but to vent her anger on her boyfriend.

"Uncle, your daughter is pinching me."

Liu Shishi: "."

"Uncle, your daughter is staring at me."

Liu Shishi: "."

Lu Yuan finally got rid of his girlfriend's clutches and sat down on the sofa.

Liu's father turned down the volume of the TV and asked, "Should we be busy with the promotion of "Before Dawn" next?"

"Well, I'm flying to Hunan tomorrow."

"Do the things on Weibo have a big impact on you?" Liu's father continued to ask.

Liu Shishi listened with his ears straightened, without even bothering to peel the oranges.

Lu Yuan nodded, shook his head slowly, and explained: "It has a slight impact, but it is not serious. To put it bluntly, actors' remuneration is a market behavior, and it must be adjusted by the market in the end. If someone asks for it, the price will be high, and if no one asks for it, the price will be low. Just like buying something, the expensive one may not be good, but the good one must be expensive.”

"The ones who really have the right to speak now are actually the TV stations, and the standard for TV stations to buy movies is to look at the actors. When TV stations don't understand the content of the TV series, the first thing they ask is the actors. Actors are well-known and more important when selling TV dramas. Take advantage."

At this point, he paused and continued: "However, the analysis in that article is not entirely unreasonable. The actors' salaries are too high, and the producers will inevitably cut costs, which will inevitably lead to shoddy production, which is indeed detrimental to the entire industry."

"Is it possible that the superiors will issue a notice to forcibly control the pay?" Liu's father was quite worried.

Lu Yuan shook his head: "It's unlikely. As I said just now, this is a supply and demand issue, and tough regulation may cause greater harm."

"That's good."

Liu Shishi breathed a sigh of relief and picked a green orange. The moment he peeled it open, water mist came out.

She swallowed, bit down, her little face suddenly wrinkled, trying to control her facial expression, she glanced at Lu Yuan, and seeing that the guy looked as usual, she moved her buttocks and handed the orange petal in her hand to his mouth side.

"Try it, it's so sweet."

Lu Yuan subconsciously looked at Father Liu and saw his sullen face, winking at her hurriedly.

"I stripped it for you." Liu Shishi turned a deaf ear and winked at his old father.

Father Liu didn't understand what his daughter meant. His teeth were sore and he couldn't see her, so he got up and left.

I can't stay in this living room for a second.

Lu Yuan opened his mouth to take it, took one bite, and immediately shuddered.

Sour, sour.

Seeing him like this, Liu Shishi staggered happily, leaning against the back of the sofa, laughing.

This unlucky girlfriend, Lu Yuan muttered in his heart, turned and glanced at the kitchen, "Very good, the door is closed."

He rushed over, pressed her down on the sofa, quickly captured her lips, and stuffed the bitten orange meat into her mouth.

Liu Shishi: "."

(End of this chapter)