I am a leader in the entertainment industry

Chapter 145: Don’t Fall for This

Xiao Jiaer smiled, prepared her words, and then said,”We have watched the first dozen episodes of this TV series together.

I don’t know what others think, but I personally like it very much, and I think our domestic audiences should like it too.

Also, I have an opinion, I don’t know if it’s right, say it out, we can discuss it.

I think maybe we can find out, ask around, and see what kind of price CCTV has given for the films it has bought in recent years.

And what is the approximate price of the TV series they have invested in themselves?”

As soon as he said this, many people in the room’s eyes lit up at the same time.

Ning Hao was the most exaggerated. He slapped his thigh and said,”That’s right! That’s it!”

Yang Xue also said thoughtfully:”Jiaer means that spending 30 million to buy a TV series is already a huge investment, even for CCTV, right? Although this 30 million is not enough to cover the cost of our TV series and will be lost, it is actually a rare big deal for CCTV! And for them, since they are willing to spend such a big sum to buy a movie, it just shows that they are very optimistic about the prospects of this movie!”

Xiao Jiaer smiled and nodded,”Yes, I think it should be like this 05!”

After a pause, he said,”I have carefully read the documents that Yang Xue had people collect a few days ago. After reading them, I felt uneasy, so I called a few friends in the film and television industry to ask around. So, the data may not be accurate, but it should be roughly the same. At least I know that CCTV’s own investment and the TV series they purchase from outside have a single episode cost of 800,000 or more, which is still rare.”

“Therefore, now, they quoted a price of 30 million for a 50-episode TV series, which is equivalent to directly admitting that this TV series is worth at least 600,000 per episode!”

After a pause, she smiled and said,”What does this mean? It means that the people in charge at CCTV think that our New Legend of White Snake must be a classic TV series and the ratings must be high.”

As the conversation progressed, even Xiao Jiaer herself was shocked by what she said.

Wow, can this be called a classic TV series? This is a bit scary! After watching the drama Legend of the White Snake, even she thought it was good. The story is wonderful, the characters are vivid, and the heroine is beautiful. Of course, the pictures and special effects are beyond words. It is definitely the top level of domestic TV dramas at the moment!

But can it reach the level of classics such as Dream of the Red Chamber and Romance of the Three Kingdoms?

You know, in the past decade or so, those classics have been the number one TV series in China! Not only are they number one in ratings, but they are also absolutely number one in word of mouth!

You really don’t know until you analyze it. Once you analyze it, you will be shocked. It turns out that the relevant leaders who made the final decision at CCTV are so optimistic about this TV series?

At this moment, when Xiao Jiaer said this, almost everyone in the office was shocked by his words. At this moment, of course, more than one person had similar thoughts in their minds.

Then, everyone subconsciously turned their heads to look at Li Qi.

There was some surprise, some shock, and a kind of inexplicable complex meaning in their eyes, as if everyone was thinking in their hearts, no way, whether you write songs or novels, we all admit that no one can compare to you, but now, you can also make such a good TV series? So good that the big boss of CCTV gave it such a high evaluation?

It should be said that before this, even though they had watched the first half of the TV series in person, Yang Xue and Xiao Jiaer were not professional film and television people.

They could feel that the film was well made and good-looking, but no one could say how good it was.

So, in fact, even though they had watched the film and voted in favor of Li Qi’s film and television plan, in fact, from this TV series to the subsequent film and television shooting plans, they were not very confident.

And to be honest, even people like Shen Ao and Ning Hao who personally participated in the filming process have strong confidence in this drama, and believe that this drama has reached the top level in the industry in all aspects. However, they are not sure whether this drama will be popular, if it is popular, to what extent, and how domestic audiences will evaluate such a costume mythological love drama.

Because in this world, there are many examples of films with good stories, good actors, good pictures, and everything else that ended up being flops! Others may not know, but Ning Hao knows quite a few directors who thought they put a lot of effort into their films, but without exception, they all flopped and left those directors with no face to see anyone!

So, insiders think it is good and interesting, and outsiders think it is very good and successful. But in fact, both insiders and outsiders are very nervous. They have no way of judging what the result will be after the TV series is released and released to the audience.

The only one who was confident from beginning to end was Li Qi. (To read the most exciting novels, go to Feilu Novel Network!)

He clearly knows the powerful charm of this TV series that has been popular for more than 20 years, and he also clearly knows how this TV series has been hailed as an absolute classic.

In particular, when he finished editing, he would look back at his work again and again.

When the special effects were done, he would look back at it again and again.

When the opening and ending credits and subtitles were completed, he would look back again with great interest.

Seeing the vivid performance, the ups and downs of each plot he handled, the exquisite and delicate pictures, and the special effects that cost a huge amount of money and would not feel outdated even after another ten or twenty years, the confidence in his heart was even more powerful than words could describe.

Therefore, for him, whether this drama will be watched after it is aired, whether it will be liked, what the ratings will be, what the reputation will be, these are no longer issues he considers. Even whether it makes money or loses money, or how much it makes or loses, has actually become less important.

The only thing he needs to consider is: just like in the other time and space, after entering the era of satellite TV, will the situation where provincial TV stations across the country rise up and challenge the national TV station occur again?

After his understanding in recent years and thinking over and over again in recent period of time, he feels: Yes![]

Therefore, it is reasonable to make a small loss and sell it to CCTV to get off to a good start.

It is also reasonable to make a name for oneself.

The most important thing is that CCTV is the only national TV station in China.

Even if the provincial stations challenge it, its status is still protected by the country’s policies.

So, just like he thought before, my cost is 42 million, I will lose 12 million, and sell it to you for 30 million.

I can bear it.

After all, China has always been a society based on personal relationships, and the powerful resources in the hands of CCTV are indeed willing to sacrifice a little bit of interests.

Apart from anything else, in the future, when shooting TV series, even if I can borrow a few more people from CCTV’s TV production center to save face, it will be a huge benefit.

However, that doesn’t mean he is willing to lie on the ground and let others flatten and roll him.

Especially when he knew exactly what kind of TV series he was holding on to.

In Li Qi’s office, everyone looked at him.

Li Qi took another puff of his cigar, then slowly exhaled, and then said:”Before I went, I talked about this with Mr. Xiao. At that time, I said that as long as they can let me pay less, this is the first shot of the opening, I will accept it.”

After a pause, he smiled and said,”But maybe the leaders in the station also feel the same way. They think that I need to rely on CCTV to become famous! So……”He smiled, shook his head, then turned around, put down his cigar, let it go out naturally, and then continued:”But, I never buy into this!”

At this point, he stood up straight and said,”I have been listening to everyone’s discussion just now. I am very happy. No matter from what angle or for what reason, in short, you have become more and more recognized of me and the drama I filmed! So, for what I am going to do next, I hope everyone can work together to support me!”

In the office, no one said anything, everyone looked at him

Li Qi said with a smile:”Before CCTV broadcasted”The Lotus Lantern”, I became so famous. I think it was all thanks to their broadcasting platform and their TV drama production center! Now, CCTV thinks I can’t do without them, and I can’t do it without them, but I’m ready to stop playing with them! I’m going to find a provincial TV station to cooperate with! Because no matter before, now, or in the future, I am always confident in my work!”

“So, I am not afraid of anyone! Next, I just want to let them know that with them or without them, I am still me, and the Legend of White Snake will always be the Legend of White Snake! No matter if it is broadcast on CCTV or any provincial TV station, this drama will be a hit! And it will be a big hit!”