China Entertainment Times 1999

Chapter 180: Seizing power over a glass of wine, "The Legend of Heaven and Dragon Slaying"! (Please subscribe!)
""Golden Pink Family"?"

Opening the new script, Lin Xuan was a little surprised by the four words that came into view.

Wang Jinhua explained to him: "This is a script submitted by CCTV. It is adapted from the novel of the same name by Zhang Henshui, a novelist of the Republic of China."

Lin Xuan flipped through the script at random: "I know, I'm just a little surprised that there is a script for a non-costume drama coming to me."

Of course he knows about "Golden Fen Family".

After this romantic drama of the Republic of China was aired on CCTV, the average ratings exceeded 7, which directly made Chen Kun and Dong Jie famous all over the country, becoming representatives of on-screen couples.

In the play, Leng Qingqiu is wearing a blue Republic of China student uniform, with two black braids hanging on her chest, smiling at the lily in her hand. That scene amazed many people.

From then on, Dong Jie became synonymous with innocence and first love, many years earlier than Shen Jiayi in Wanwan, until the affair of cheating in marriage broke out.

"If you perform well in costume dramas, it won't affect your ability to film other types of dramas.

Moreover, always filming costume dramas will seriously limit your acting career. Filming a Republic of China drama will just break the audience's stereotype of you. "

Wang Jinhua is very optimistic about this project, and what she means is that she hopes he will play it.

Lin Xuan looked at the script in his hand, feeling a little confused.

In the past two years, Republican dramas have gradually become popular.

At the beginning of the year, Qiong Yao's "Love in the Rain" premiered in Wanwan and achieved excellent results.

A few days ago, CCTV introduced this drama to the mainland and broadcast it on the TV drama channel. Now the ratings have exceeded 10.

CCTV invested in the filming of "The Golden Family" at this time, perhaps not without the intention of chasing the wave of the Republic of China.

However, filming new themes means unknown risks. The total investment in this drama is 3000 million. If the TV series does not receive good ratings, it will be lost.

Looking at the current mainland film and television industry, the best way to minimize risks is to invite Lin Xuan to star.

He is a good medicine for ratings, and the "Lin Xuan Law" that is guaranteed to be popular when starring in a movie has not been broken so far.

In addition to the ratings, Lin Xuan's image also matches that of Jin Yanxi in the play, killing two birds with one stone.

"The Golden Family" is essentially an idol drama.

From Lin Xuan's perspective, the first half of the plot is both bloody and contrived.

However, for audiences at the beginning of the millennium, this "tyrannical president falls in love with me" drama is still very novel and attractive.

"When will the show start filming?"

After thinking for a moment, Lin Xuan felt a little moved.

Costume dramas and serious dramas can be filmed at any age, but idol dramas cannot.

If a man in his 30s plays a boy or girl in his 20s, the audience will definitely be disappointed.

Of course you can do it if you insist on acting, as long as you are not afraid of being ridiculed by the audience.

"I don't know. The specific time has not been determined yet. It should be after the new year. CCTV will definitely consider your schedule."

For an actor of Lin Xuan's level.

Whenever he has a schedule, the crew will start filming.

"If you are interested in this drama, I will help you make an appointment to chat with someone from CCTV.

The investor is the Department of Literature, Art, Film and Television, and you are familiar with the leaders there. "

"So be it."

Lin Xuan nodded and settled on this drama.

The fifth script is another familiar costume drama.

When talking about TV series with the theme of ancient costume group portraits, we have to mention this "Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties".

This play is adapted from "Shuo Tang" and folklore.

In the play, there is not only the loyalty of the country, the family, the country, but also the love, hatred, and the love between children.

No matter what type of TV series the audience likes, they can find elements they like in this show.

If you like to watch war dramas, there are a lot of war scenes in the dramas, where you can see thousands of troops galloping.

If you like to watch martial arts dramas, there are many fighting heroes, competition scenes, and even martial arts rankings in the drama.

If you like to watch romantic dramas, in the drama, Qin Shubao and Li Rongrong are the pair of star-crossed couple, and Luo Cheng and Shan Bingbing are the happy enemies.

If you like watching comedy dramas, the devil in the drama, Cheng Yaojin, has the most laughs in this drama.

If you like watching dramas with a bit of color, this is the right one.

Yang Guang was a tyrant with a long-standing reputation for thousands of years, and he couldn't do any nasty things.

Sleeping with his father's concubine, sleeping with his brother's concubine, sleeping with his own sister... There is nothing he wouldn't dare to sleep with except what you can't think of.

In addition, the nicknames given to the characters in this show are also very interesting, a bit similar to "Water Margin".

Xiao Mengchang, Qin Shubao, Luo Cheng, a cold-faced spear, Xiao Guan Yu, Shan Xiongxin, and Wang Bodang, a divine arrow in white clothes.

After the first part of "Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties" was broadcast, the ratings and reputation were good.

Therefore, it has become the favorite of various TV stations. If you turn around with the remote control, you can find that several TV stations are broadcasting it.

Even a few years later, it can reach the top three in the annual ratings of provincial TV stations.

This vitality can be said to be very tenacious.

The original cast of this show was very luxurious.

Huang Haibing plays Qin Shubao, Nie Yuan plays Luo Cheng, Zheng Guolin plays Li Shimin, Lin Zicong plays Cheng Yaojin, Xie Junhao plays Yang Guang, Shi Xiaolong plays Pei Yuanqing...

"You are watching it so seriously. It seems you like this show very much."

Lin Xuan smiled and nodded: "Sister Hua, the filming start time of this drama has not been determined yet?"

"No, but it will definitely be next year."

"It's next year again, what about the drama at the end of this year? We can't be idle for a few months."

Wang Jinhua rolled his eyes at him and handed over the last script:
"If you can sit idle and have no filming, then the mainland film and television industry will be doomed.

"Eternal Dragon Sword" is the book handed to you by Yahuan Video.

This drama is jointly invested and co-produced by the mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore, with a total investment of more than 2000 million. "

"Only more than 2000 million? This is too little."

Lin Xuan thought it was a bad drama with the same name and quickly flipped through the script.

That's right, it's the 03 version of "Eternal Dragon Sword".

He had just finished filming "The Best in the World" and was fully aware of the production costs of the TV series.

If a [-]-episode costume martial arts drama is to be filmed with high quality and quantity.

Inviting a few well-known actors to join the cast will require a production cost of at least 3000 million yuan.

"The actors in this show are cheap."

"Is it cheap?" Lin Xuan was confused.

Su Youpeng, Jia Jingwen, Gao Yuanyuan, and Audio-Technica, these are not cheap.

"There are many actors owned by the three investors. It is normal for the actors' remuneration to be discounted in dramas invested by the owners."

Hearing this, Lin Xuan couldn't help but rolled his eyes.

I asked how 2000 million was used to film "The Legend of Heaven and the Dragon Sword". It turned out that it was based on squeezing the actors' salaries.

Wang Jinhua reminded: "You still have time to consider other TV series. You must reply to me within a week for this one..."

"I've accepted this drama. Please help me make an appointment to meet them."

"you really……"

Wang Jinhua was speechless.

Lin Xuan's speed in selecting dramas is getting more and more outrageous.

If things continue like this, I won't even have to read the scripts in the future, just listen to her name a few dramas.

"By the way, Sister Hua, please mention my conditions to them before you accept the script."

In addition to being an actor, Lin Xuan is also an investor.

Nowadays, making money mainly depends on investment income, otherwise he really doesn't like the 80 million salary from filming TV series.

"Can I handle what you asked me to do?

All three companies agree to your investment, and they are eager for someone to share the risk. "

"That's good, I also like "The Golden Family" and "Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties".

If the shooting times of the two dramas can be staggered, then I’ll take them both. "

Wang Jinhua asked: "You have to invest in three dramas. According to the calculation of 1000 million for one drama, the three dramas are 3000 million. Do you have so much money?"

Lin Xuan spent 1000 million to build a house and 1000 million to invest in "The Best in the World".

Not long ago, the 500 million remuneration for "Hero" arrived, and the remaining available funds were less than 2000 million.

“It’s still a little bit off, but the other two dramas won’t start filming until next year, so it should be enough by then.

In addition, my remuneration can also be used to offset part of the investment. "

It doesn't matter if it's not enough. There are several rich women around him, so he can make up for it. "Okay, I'll contact you."

…………

The next day, Lin Xuan followed Wang Jinhua to a hotel in Beijing.

"Sister Hua, aren't your efficiency too high?

We just finalized the matter yesterday and made appointments with all three companies today. "

"The three companies are all in the capital, so why not meet for dinner?"

Although she said this, she was still very proud in her heart.

If you switch to other unknown agents, you may not be able to make an appointment if you give them a week.

Pushing open the box door, Lin Xuan followed Wang Jinhua into the room and glanced around quickly.

"Sorry everyone, I'm late."

"It's okay, we just arrived."

A middle-aged man waved his hand casually.

Wang Jinhua greeted him with a smile, and then introduced to Lin Xuan:
"This is Mr. Situ from Yahuan Video."

"Hello."

"Hello, hello. I finally met him in person today. He's so handsome."

Asia Central Audio and Video is a joint venture between mainland China and Hong Kong, and has the official background of China Telecom.

This company has produced many classic series.

Such as "Ji Xiaolan with Iron Teeth and Bronze Teeth", "Young Zhang Sanfeng", "The Legend of Heaven and Slaying the Dragon", "Sister Ma, the Idle Man", "Kangxi's Private Visit in Incognito", "The Unruly Princess", "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo", etc.

This is why the Iron Triangle appeared in the 03 version of "The Heaven and the Dragon Sword", and even had a discount on the pay.

"This is Mr. Li from Dafu Culture."

"Hello, Mr. Li."

"Hello, I am your fan. I have watched every one of your works."

Dafu Culture is a newly established film and television company in Beijing, and the boss behind the scenes came from other industries.

"Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties" is the first TV series invested and produced by this company, which is of great significance.

The boss wanted to get off to a good start, so he asked Lin Xuan to play the leading role, so that the risk would be the lowest.

If Lin Xuan is rejected for starring in this drama, it only means that he is not suitable for the film and television industry at all.

"You don't need me to introduce you to this one."

"Director Wu, long time no see!"

"haven't seen you for a long time."

The last person among the three is Director Wu of CCTV's Arts, Film and Television Department.

It was he who decided to invest in the "Detective Di Renjie" series.

Director Wu shook hands with Lin Xuan and said hello, like old friends he hadn't seen for many years.

Seeing this scene, Mr. Situ and Mr. Li looked at each other with a bit of surprise on their faces.

The position of department director of CCTV is not a small one.

When the three of them got to know each other, Director Wu put on all his bureaucratic airs and sat down when shaking hands.

As a result, Lin Xuan entered the box and he stood up instead.

The two of them didn't know the details. They didn't know how much Director Wu liked Lin Xuan and what kind of help Lin Xuan gave him.

To put it simply, because of the joining of Lin Xuan, the ratings and reputation of the two "Detective Di Renjie" are very good.

The Arts, Film and Television Department has made both money and reputation, which are political achievements for Director Wu.

He has been named and praised by leaders many times.

If he achieves this kind of political performance a few more times, he will be able to move up during the election next year.

Therefore, Lin Xuan represents Wu Shamao to Director Wu.

It's strange that he's not approachable and polite.

After exchanging a few words, everyone sat down and started talking.

Lin Xuan was only responsible for drinking tea, and naturally the hard work of negotiation was left to Wang Jinhua.

The 20% share cannot be taken for nothing.

Wang Jinhua laid out the carriage and reported their conditions.

The first is the salary. Lin Xuan starred in three TV series.

More than two months ago, his salary was about 150 million per movie.

With the popularity of "Detective Di Renjie 2", Wang Jinhua raised the price to 200 million for a movie.

None of the three companies have any objections to this price.

Lin Xuan is worth this price, and it's still this year's price.

When the dramas that premiere tomorrow become more popular, his price will definitely be higher.

The second thing is the most critical. Lin Xuan wants the crew to have a say.

Everyone is definitely not investing in movies and TV series for fun, they are all doing it to make money.

In order to ensure the quality of the series, he had to revise the script, make a shooting plan, and personally select the actors.

Upon hearing the second request, the three people immediately frowned.

If you are an actor, an investor, and a producer, then the director and producer will become just decorations.

In response to their doubts, Wang Jinhua pointed out Lin Xuan's record.

He has filmed ten TV series, and all ten TV series have become popular.

I made a movie and made more than 3000 million yuan at the box office.

With real results in sight, he is certainly qualified to serve as a producer.

Hearing this, the three of them were a little shaken, and Director Wu was the first to nod in agreement.

CCTV is only responsible for investing and making money, and other places are too lazy to intervene.

Someone took the lead, and Mr. Li of Dafu Culture agreed.

"Our crew has three investors, and they all want to support their actors..."

Taiwanese capital invests just to promote the talents there.

Just because you don't like it, you can't just masturbate the heroine.

Hearing this, Lin Xuan said: "No matter how much you want to praise someone, you must consider the actor's acting skills and image.

If they don't agree, they will withdraw the investment and I can make up for it with just one phone call. "

"This……"

Lin Xuan's words were really domineering, and the key point was the truth.

"It's not like this..."

Wang Jinhua took an appropriate step back.

"In principle, the crew must listen to Lin Xuan on everything, but if the management has special requirements, they can discuss it privately.

The situations in the three TV series are different, and specific matters need to be analyzed in detail. "

"Then I'll be fine."

The third condition.

"Lin Xuan Studio" invests 1000 million in each drama, of which 200 million is deducted from the remuneration.

Everyone has no opinion on this.

Finally, there is the issue of schedule.

"The Legend of Heaven and the Dragon Slayer" will be released around the middle to late next month, so there is no schedule issue.

The key is "The Golden Family" and "Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties". Which of the two dramas will be filmed first and who will be filmed later.

This matter is also simple. Director Wu and Mr. Li decided after a few discussions.

The weather in early spring is still relatively cold. Wearing armor can protect you from the cold when filming a costume drama, so let's film "Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties" first.

After filming, Lin Xuan seamlessly joined the cast of "Golden Pink Family" and made full use of his time.

"Since all the conditions are met and all parties have no objections, then the cooperation is established."

Lin Xuan stood up with a glass of wine in hand: "I wish us a happy cooperation and great success in TV series ratings!"

Others also stood up, raised their glasses and said, "Happy cooperation, great ratings!"

(End of this chapter)