Chapter 425 They are too rich
Just when Jeffrey was thinking about how to talk to Xu Xiyu.
People from Netflix are here too.
Compared with the various little things in Jeffrey's heart, Netflix's people's purpose is much simpler, buying the overseas broadcast rights of "New Paradise: Wangxian" and then buying the film and television adaptation rights.
As for joint venture shooting?
"Mr. Xu, we also hope to cooperate with you, but we have already found a good team. We only need to wait for the adaptation rights to apply for a budget and start filming. We can only look forward to cooperation next time."
Xu Xiyu would never be able to handle such a neat attitude.
No, man!
I've been thinking about "Westworld" here for a long time, but you didn't even let me say anything?
What's going on?
Is your $1.5 million per episode worth it?
What?
Another $6 million to buy exclusive overseas film and television adaptation rights?
You look down on me, Xu, right?
Can I sell it for this little money?
8 million?
10 million?
make a deal!
"Damn it, is Netflix so rich? Just spent 25 million US dollars like this?" After the sale, Xu Xiyu couldn't help but marveled in the office.
You know, many of Netflix's own homemade dramas only have this budget, but they were actually willing to spend 15 million US dollars, equivalent to more than 100 million Chinese dollars, to buy "New Paradise·Wangxian".
Domestic TV stations approached Xu Xiyu and the offer was only 15 million Chinese dollars, because the show only had 10 episodes, which was not enough.
As for the online platform, it adopts a split-account model, so there is no need to worry about the price of a single episode.
And, fun fact, the 15 million belongs to Hua Qing.
But the 10 million adaptation rights belong to him personally, because the IP of "New Paradise·Wangxian" is in Xu Xiyu's personal hands, and Xu Xiyu only authorized Hua Qing Film and Television to adapt it.
This point is still very clear. Because he had to consider the possibility of Huaqing being taken away by someone.
If he was just a screenwriter, he wouldn't be able to do this.
But he is the chairman.
Thinking of this, Xu Xiyu couldn't help but said to Shan Xinbao: "Tell me, what theme will they remake? Is it possible that it will be a western theme?"
"Western theme?" Shan Xinbao was stunned when he heard this, and then asked strangely: "Boss, why are you thinking about a western theme?"
"Otherwise, what other themes can be adapted?" Xu Xiyu asked rhetorically.
"It's a magic theme. We cultivate immortality and they practice magic. Is this reasonable?" Shan Xinbao said matter-of-factly.
When Xu Xiyu heard this answer, he was completely stunned. After being stunned for a while, he couldn't help laughing and said: "Don't say it yet, I think what you said makes sense."
After saying that, Xu Xiyu couldn't help but laugh.
My thinking has really been solidified by "Westworld".
Shan Xinbao is right. He was filming the Fairy World here. When they bought it, their first thought was definitely to film the Magic World. How could it be West World?
"I don't know what they will make of it. Don't make Qingyao transgender." Shan Xinbao said, feeling a little heartbroken and worried, "If such a good IP is ruined by them, it would be terrible. It’s uncomfortable.”
"Hahaha, I hope they shoot it like this." Xu Xiyu was happy when he heard this. If Netflix failed to shoot it, maybe it would think of its own "joint venture shooting" proposal again?
So, he urged again: "Don't worry about what they think, let the company's publicity department spread the news to the outside world."
"Okay." Shan Xinbao heard this and jumped out immediately.
About half an hour later, the news was released that [Netflix purchased "New Paradise: Wangxian" and the film and television adaptation rights for 175 million, setting a record for overseas sales of Chinese dramas].
As soon as this news came out, it can be said that one stone caused thousands of waves.
And because the title is so confusing, the word "and" in the middle of "New Paradise·Wangxian" and film and television adaptation rights" can easily be ignored.
Ever since, it has been passed down from word to word, and it has become "Netflix purchased the adaptation rights for 175 million."
This statement is very impactful.
For a time, netizens were furious.
[Holy crap, is Wangxian’s IP so valuable? 】
[Fake news, right? 】
[Posted by Huaqing’s official account, can this be fake news? 】
[Is Netflix blind? Can you buy a piece of trash like Wangxian and make a remake? 】
[Yes, yes, as long as your eyes are good and you are smart, people will buy them with real money and silver. If you are not convinced, you can sell them and see if they are still blind]
【Real money? Maybe someone is trying to put money on his face, but in fact he only gave 1.75 million, but after discussing with Netflix, he hyped up a figure of 175 million to attract attention]
【It’s a win】
【You lost again? 】
On the Internet, there was a quarrel again as usual, and even the winning party was ushered in. I don’t know what keywords were triggered.
And in the road show group of "The Richest Man in Xihong City". After Li Shangrong saw the news, she hurriedly took her mobile phone and handed it to Li Shanling who had just finished the road show and returned to the car: "Lingling, look, good guy, 175 million?"
After Li Shanling finished reading, she lightly covered her slightly open mouth and said in disbelief: "So, he went back to the capital just to talk about this matter?"
"I guess so." Li Shangrong nodded.
After speaking, he lowered his voice and said: "It's good now. In this way, his self-made project will become the most popular among the most popular."
As soon as these words came out, Li Shanling became a little anxious.
After all, it didn't work out that night. Who knows whether what he said was true.
What if it was an excuse for rejection?
Thinking of this, she was about to say something when she heard Li Shangrong speak first: "Lingling, either... or I won't be here to accompany you, I'll go back to the capital first."
After saying that, Li Shangrong's face gradually began to turn red, ever since he sucked it into his mouth that night.
Whenever she brings up this topic, her body reacts.
Li Shanling's face also became hot. She naturally knew what her sister meant by returning to the capital first.
So, she stuttered a little and said: "I...I...uh...that's fine, you decide for yourself..."
Seeing what she said, Li Shangrong didn't speak anymore, but focused on calming down his emotions and restless hormones.
At the same time, Chen Peiduo on the other side was very excited after seeing the news. He hugged Yang Wanwan and said: "Wanwan, this is amazing, really amazing. You have a bright future!"
"Mommy, what's so promising?" Yang Wanwan didn't know why her mother was so excited.
"Follow your godfather carefully. You have a bright future. Our family's good life depends on you. You must listen to your godfather carefully. You will do whatever he asks you to do. Do you understand? ”
As soon as these words came out, Yang Wanwan slowly lowered her head and said in a low voice: "I understand, Mommy, actually you don't need to keep reminding me."
"Isn't Mommy afraid that you will forget?"
"I can't forget it." Yang Wanwan's voice became deeper and deeper.
But Chen Peiduo didn't care. She kissed Yang Wanwan on the face and said, "Hey, this is mother's good daughter."
After the kiss, she was about to continue saying something when a man's voice suddenly came to her ears: "Yiyi's mom, let's go and pick up Yiyi from school."
The two of them looked around and saw Yang Wanwan's father standing at the door. As for the Yiyi in his mouth, his full name was Yang Weiyi. He was over 8 years old this year and he was Yang Wanwan's younger brother.
Seeing Father Yang, Chen Peiduo couldn't help but said: "Let me tell you, the news just now is that Netflix spent 175 million to buy the adaptation rights of Xu Xiyu's "New Paradise·Wangxian"."
"New Taiwan dollars?" Father Yang was stunned.
"U.S. dollars!" Chen Peiduo didn't know why she was confused. She thought it was U.S. dollars. Maybe the information she saw had been distorted. That's how Internet rumors came about.
After all, Netflix is an American company, so it makes sense to use US dollars.
Therefore, when Dad Yang heard this, he almost jumped up: "175 million US dollars? More than NT$5.6 billion?"
"Yes!" Chen Peduo said excitedly.
Hearing this, Father Yang immediately turned to Yang Wanwan and said seriously: "Wanwan, let me tell you, you must make your godfather happy. I, your mother, and your Didi all depend on you. ”
As soon as these words came out, Yang Wanwan felt like a stone weighing a thousand kilograms was pressing down on her heart, and she didn't know what to reply.
What made her even more sad was that Father Yang didn't pay attention to her emotions at all. After saying that, he immediately turned to Chen Peiduo and said, "Let's go, school will be over soon. If you are late, Yiyi should be angry."< br>
"Yes, yes, let's go." Chen Peiduo did the same, and the couple ran to pick up Yang Weiyi in a good mood.
Seeing my parents leave just like that.
Yang Wanwan stared at the door and was stunned. She didn't know how long she stayed there. She got up and walked to her room, took out her mobile phone and tablet and put them on the table.
Then, he picked up his phone and started searching for news related to "Xu Xiyu".
At the same time, she turned on the tablet's Xixin function, took the stylus and started writing on Xixin, transcribing the key points of the news related to Xu Xiyu, as well as the good comments that she felt were complimentary.
These are the lessons her father gave her.
Record more of Xu Xiyu's activities, so that you will have material when you want to make Xu Xiyu happy. Not only that, but you also need to analyze Xu Xiyu's personality and interests more, so that you can suit his liking in chatting.
Just remembering it, a tear suddenly fell on the screen of the tablet.
Soon, a hand with white and tender skin and some calluses on the fingertips quickly wiped away the tears on the screen.
But the problem is, just after wiping, new tears fell down, and the number became more and more, and it seemed that they couldn't be wiped away no matter how hard they were wiped.
Just as he was wiping, his hand suddenly grabbed the edge of the tablet.
With a "bang", the tablet was smashed to the ground.
The shattered screen still displayed several rows of recorded file icons. In each icon was the so-called "homework" done by Yang Wanwan.
On the other side, also breaking things, was Jeffrey.
"Damn Netflix, you didn't come earlier, you didn't come later, but you came at this time. Isn't this deliberately making my negotiation more difficult?"
(End of chapter)