Chapter 830 Summary and Outlook
In the afternoon, Gu Wei held a meeting with the company's senior executives. Everyone summarized the work in the first half of the year and reported on the upcoming work in the second half of the year.
". [The Crowd] has been in theaters for four weeks, with a total box office of 2.4 billion. It has been announced that it will be postponed for one month. Taopiaopiao's prediction of the final box office of the movie is 2.6 billion.
[Qing Yu Nian 2] has sold a total of 980 million in copyrights, with the bulk of it being sold by Tengxun Video.
Originally, the company wanted to negotiate a split-bill cooperation with Tengxun, but the company would rather increase the price and purchase the complete copyright of "Qing Yu Nian 2" at once"
Yang Liwen first reported on the company's various achievements in the first half of the year, among which "The Crowd", which is currently in theaters, and "Qing Yu Nian 2", which has traded rights but has not yet been aired, are undoubtedly the most eye-catching.
The production cost of "The Crowd" plus publicity and distribution is about 300 million. According to the current box office, the net profit will be about 600 million.
And the income of [Qing Yu Nian 2] will only be higher than [The Crowd].
"The Goose Factory is still not short of money," Gu Wei sighed.
After the film and television winter, the transaction price of TV series copyrights has been decreasing, especially the purchase price of TV stations has almost halved. Now the only real big players are the platforms.
Yang Liwen continued: "Tengxun Video has always had a good vision and courage.
Of course, they can pay such a high copyright fee because they trust their boss and have a good cooperative relationship with our company over the years.
As far as I know, after purchasing the copyright, Tengxun quickly started investment activities for "Qing Yu Nian 2".
So far, it is said that 32 advertisers and hundreds of advertising spaces have been initially negotiated, with the total transaction amount exceeding ten figures.
The TV series has already made a profit before it even airs.
And this does not count the new members brought to the platform after the broadcast of "Qing Yu Nian 2".
Income including advance on-demand will also be a major profit point for Tencent! ”
Gu Wei nodded.
"They earn theirs, we earn ours, and win-win cooperation is the long-term solution.
I just hope that Tengxun will not go too far. Too many advertisements will give the audience a bad impression of [Qing Yu Nian 2]"
"In addition to these two dramas, in the first half of the year there were also TV dramas produced by some companies in cooperation with major platforms.
Although there are no particularly big sellers, the results are pretty good.
The development status of the main artists in the agency is very good. As for female artists, Meng Ziyi, Zhou Xi, and Tian Xiwei are gradually becoming more famous, and the profits they create for the company are also getting higher and higher.
The male artists with the highest revenue are Xiao Zhan and Zeng Shunxi. Since the popularity of "Chen Qing Ling", these two have had very high traffic, and their income from various endorsements, advertisements, and commercial performances is extremely exaggerated.
If you, the boss, are excluded, the revenue generated by these two people has accounted for more than half of the total revenue of the brokerage company.”
When it comes to the development and income of the brokerage company, Yang Liwen is a little excited.
This part is her supervisor and the work she usually attaches most importance to.
As the general manager of a brokerage company, the higher the company's profits, the more money she personally gets.
“The two of them are top-notch now, and it’s normal for them to have this ability to attract money.
But don’t just pick up the wool of two people.
We should also pay attention to their long-term development in the film and television industry. As a brokerage company, since we take the income share of other artists, we naturally have to think about their career and future."
Gu Wei thought for a while.
"Bona will have a heavyweight new drama to be launched in the second half of the year, and it needs a young actor to partner with Liang Chaowei. Yu Dong and I recommended Xiao Zhan and Zeng Shunxi.
Go back and send the script to their agent so that they can get ready for auditions.
I am very optimistic about this drama, it is definitely a rare opportunity for them.”
Yang Liwen smiled and nodded.
"Understood."
Bona's main theme movies are now definitely the top resource in the industry. As soon as Gu Wei mentioned Yang Liwen, he knew that this opportunity should go to Xiao Zhan and Zeng Shunxi who were recommended by the boss after he refused.
After she finished speaking, manager Zhao Mingcheng, who was in charge of film and television drama production, spoke.
"In the second half of the year, the company will launch three dramas as a producer: "Storm Chaser", "Homeward Bound", and "The Wandering Earth 2".
Among them, "Storm Chaser" is a TV series produced by our independent production and has invested the most.
Although the main creator of "Ten Thousand Miles Home" is Rao Xiaozhi's team, many people from [Guo Fan Pictures] and [Free Cool Whale] participated.
As for [The Wandering Earth 2], there are even more participants. China Film Group is the main force, and only some of our staff are on the crew."
Gu Wei nodded: "Just follow these planned projects step by step.
There is a new play called "Miracle·Stupid Kid" directed by Wen Muye, and I read the script very well.
Mr. Zhao, please contact the director after the meeting and work with him to make a budget for the movie. See how much investment is needed and make a report to me.
If there are no problems, the project establishment, preparation, and shooting will be normal.
This movie will also be the company's key project in the second half of this year. ”
"Understood."
Zhao Mingcheng had a notebook in front of him, nodding while writing down the tasks assigned by Gu Wei.
After the two most important managers of the company finished speaking, the managers of other departments also spoke one after another. Gu Wei spent most of the time listening, saying a few words from time to time, some assigning tasks, and some making some suggestions.
The meeting lasted for a while, and Director Jiaozi, who was in charge of [Animation Company], asked: "Mr. Gu, when does the company plan to arrange for [Yang Jian's Search for the Mountain to Conquer the Demons] to be released?"
Gu Wei crossed his hands on the conference table in front of him and smiled: "Is Director Yang anxious?"
"Jiaozi"'s original name is Yang Yu. His external stage name is Jiaozi, but in the company everyone still calls him by his original name.
"To be honest, it's a little bit. [Yang Jian] started production in 2018 and took 3 years to complete.
Not only me, but also the production team are looking forward to what kind of effect the movie will have when it is released."
Gu Wei smiled and nodded.
"I know everyone is anxious, but don't be anxious yet.
[Yang Jian] is a major animation production in the same series as [Nezha]. The company has invested a huge amount of money. The off-plan price for this movie is also very high, so we must choose a suitable release date.
My plan is to schedule [Yang Jian] for the Spring Festival next year.
I believe that with the reputation foundation laid by [Nezha], [Yang Jian] will definitely have good results by then"
Dumpling nodded slowly after listening to Gu Wei's words.
Although there are still 8 months until the Spring Festival, the anxiety in my heart has calmed down with hope.
"By the way, Director Yang, how is the new task I assigned to the animation company going?"
After the Dumpling team finished producing "Yang Jian's Search for the Mountains and Conquer the Demons", Gu Wei pointed out to them the next step for this series of animated films.
It's not about Jiang Ziya or Lei Zhenzi. Compared with Nezha and Yang Jian, the other characters in "Feng Shen" are too thin individually, even Jiang Ziya is not good, and the fan base is too poor.
So Gu Wei thought about starting to officially film the story of "Feng Shen" after the production of "Yang Jian" was completed.
"I am still communicating with the screenwriting department about the script of [Chaoge Fengyun], and some parts still need to be revised.
However, the team has already started designing images for the main characters, such as Jiang Ziya, King Zhou, Daji and so on.
Unlike [Nezha] and [Yang Jian], [Feng Shen Zhi Chao Ge Fengyun] has too many characters, and just determining the images of these characters is a huge workload." Dumpling told about the current work progress of his team. .
For him, creating animated films is both his job and his hobby. After filming "Nezha" and "Yang Jian", building an animated version of the Fengshen Universe has become a goal he strives for.
Gu Wei nodded slowly.
"Don't rush, work slowly and carefully. All you need to do is to make every movie in this series as perfect as possible, create a magnificent and dreamy Fengshen animation universe, and give the audience the best movie-watching experience. < br>
[Nezha] took three years to work on, and [Yang Jian] took another three years. [Chaoge Fengyun] is the first time that the main characters of this series have come together, and there is no time requirement.
The company won't rush you, and I won't rush you either.
I will not set a limit in terms of funding or manpower, and you can raise any difficulties if you have any.
Just to make the best domestic animated films! ”
Gu Wei's words made Director Dumpling excited, and he wanted to go back to the company's animation studio downstairs to continue working.
"Manager Chen, your screenwriting department should pay attention to the script of [Chaoge Fengyun] and try to work with Director Yang to come up with a perfect script."
"Understood, Mr. Gu."
Manager Chen Xiang, who is in charge of the screenwriting department, quickly agreed after hearing what his boss said.
What did Gu Wei think of after he finished speaking: "One more thing, have you revised the script of [Qing Yu Nian 3]?"
"We are working on this, but it has not been completed yet.
Two editions have been published and both are dissatisfying," Chen Xiang explained.
"I plan to start shooting the third part next year, so can the script be released before the end of this year?"
"No problem, we still have half a year, we will definitely get it done!" Chen Xiang assured confidently.
After the afternoon meeting, Gu Wei came out of the conference room and walked to his office.
Yang Liwen followed him into the office.
"What else does Mr. Yang have?" Gu Wei asked a little strangely.
Yang Liwen was all smiles.
"Mr. Gu, I have something to ask you.
The movie "John Wick 4" co-produced by our company and "Lionsgate Pictures" has the role of the protagonist's sister. Who do you plan to cast? ”
Yang Liwen participated in the entire negotiation between the company and [Lionsgate Pictures]. She also read the script of [John Wick 4], and also knew that the boss recommended Dilraba from [Jiaxing] to participate in one of the roles.
Gu Wei is the major shareholder of [Jiaxing Media], so there is nothing wrong with recommending Dilraba, but there is a yellow-faced character in [John Wick 4], who is the sister who was caught by the villain and threatened the protagonist. She hopes that this Roles can be reserved for artists affiliated with the company.
"I haven't thought about this yet. [Lions Gate] can arrange it."
Yang Liwen hurriedly said: "Lionsgate must have the final say on the Western faces in the movie. Since it is a co-production, I think we can recommend actors with Eastern faces."
Gu Wei nodded: "Then who do you think is suitable for the role?"
He also understood what Yang Liwen meant, that the wealth should not flow to outsiders.
Moreover, the first Hollywood blockbuster he starred in must be full of gimmicks in China, and it will not be a problem to sell it, and it will also have a certain influence internationally.
That is to say, the news of this movie has not spread yet, otherwise the female stars of domestic entertainment would break their heads and want to participate.
"I think in terms of age and image, Zhou Ming, Tian Xiwei and Yang Chaoyue are the most suitable people."
Gu Wei thought for a while: "Give this role to Yang Chaoyue"
After joining [Wei Tianxia], both Zhou Xi and Tian Xiwei developed better than in the original time and space.
Zhou Xi acted in "Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils", and Tian Xiwei became popular with "Fan Ruoruo".
Although Yang Chaoyue's current traffic is very high, Gu Wei didn't pay much attention to her and just gave her the role of "Ye Ling'er".
The role of his sister in "John Wick 4" doesn't have many roles, and the acting requirements are not high. It's just that the opportunity is rare, and it just goes to the assistant.
In the first half of this year, a number of popular costume TV series emerged in domestic entertainment.
For example, [You Fei] by Zhao Liying and Lin Gengxin, [Long Song Xing] by Reba and Wu Lei, [Douluo Dalu] by Xiao Zhan, and [Shanhe Ling] by Gong Jun, etc.
It's a pity that although the popularity and broadcast volume are high, this wave of costume dramas generally have low ratings. "You Fei" and "Douluo Dalu" were even criticized by netizens.
On the contrary, since the beginning of the year, major TV stations have released several major dramas with high reputation and ratings.
For example, Dragon TV's new-year drama "Dajiang Dahe 2", rural-themed TV series "Mountains and Seas" broadcast by multiple satellite TV stations, and CCTV's major revolutionary historical-themed TV series "The Age of Awakening".
Among them, "The Age of Awakening" was not very popular and had high ratings when it was first aired. However, as the TV series was broadcast, the ratings increased rapidly and the popularity of the TV series also skyrocketed.
After the TV series ended, the Douban score rose from 8.2 to 9.3, and all kinds of positive reviews flooded the Internet.
In the past, major dramas, no matter how high their ratings were, had limited popularity, and most of the audience were middle-aged or elderly people. However, "The Age of Awakening" has both good reputation and popularity, and has especially won the love of many young audiences.
This drama is basically full of acting talents, and many famous scenes have caused widespread discussion on the Internet.
Not to mention the actors of the older generation, Zhang Wanyi, who played "Chen Yannian", was hailed as a responsible actor among young actors because of a scene where he smiled with blood on his face before going to execution.
However, no one thought at this time that Zhang Wanyi, who had a good career in dramas, would be stuck in idol dramas in the future, and would even be criticized by the audience for his deteriorating acting skills.
"Which character in the TV series is your favorite?"
Returning to his residence in the evening, Gu Wei watched [The Age of Awakening] with Naza.
"I definitely like the teacher, 'The whole place is filled with mourning and the city is full of blood, and there is nothing more than a thought to save the common people.' He is really a ray of light"
"Then which actor here do you think is the best?" Nazha snuggled into Gu Wei's arms.
"Yu Hewei, he acted really well. If nothing unexpected happens, [Age of Awakening] will win him many awards.
"I like "Chen Yannian"." Nazha said.
"Zhang Wanyi
His performance here is truly spiritual.
[Age of Awakening] is full of veteran actors with outstanding acting skills. It is really rare for him to perform like this. "Gu Wei nodded.
"Right, I almost cried when I saw the scene going to the execution ground!"
Gu Wei smiled and touched Nazha's hair.
“The director used a montage shooting technique here.
Originally, they were going to France to see their father off. The two brothers were wearing leather shoes and walking in the sunshine. However, the scene changed and it showed the two brothers behind bars with their feet shackled and walking in blood on their way to the execution ground a few years later.
After that, the scenes of Yannian and Qiao Nian looking back at their father and smiling are intertwined with the scene of them smiling with blood on their faces before going to execution.
It’s hard not to be moved by this scene.”
After explaining, Gu Wei added: "Actually, there are many scenes in this drama that are worth savoring by the audience. I like the part about Gu Hongming's speech the most."
Naza turned her head and listened obediently to what Gu Wei said.
"He said that my braids are tangible, on my head, but your braids are invisible, hidden in my heart.
Don’t think that foreigners will look down upon us just because we cut off our hair, put on suits, and speak English.
On the contrary, when a Chinese becomes Westernized and becomes a foreigner, it will arouse their contempt.
Only by letting them see that we Chinese have a different civilization and spirit from them will they truly value us in their hearts!
This passage is very advanced and useful even today. It talks about the self-confidence of the nation and culture.
You see, the main themes of our film industry have been selling well in recent years. It is precisely because of the strength of the country that we have regained this confidence."
"Is this why Hollywood blockbusters are not as popular as they used to be?"
Gu Wei smiled and said: "This is one of the reasons"
(End of chapter)