Chapter 673: The TV station that grabbed the head, dancing in shackles
“Hui Province TV station, forget it this time.”
Zhou Yutang considered: “There is something wrong with the leadership team over there, wait. Let’s talk about it after the internal situation is stable.”
Reba’s “Beautiful Li Huizhen” was produced by Hua Luo Mango and Hui Province.
It is scheduled to premiere at the end of August. In the past two days, Reba has appeared on many variety shows to promote the show.
"Okay, Mr. Zhou, I'll inform those companies, when will the movie viewing be specifically scheduled?"
"It will be on the 29th. Su Xiao from Lemon Film and Television will also come by then."
Kang Dong is about to hold a movie viewing party, which has become the focus of attention in the film and television circles.
Some people joked that the eighteen princes gathered in the capital.
It’s not that exaggerated.
The S-class TV series produced by Koto is basically the hottest booking of the year.
In the beginning, some TV stations that were not financially strong enough came to join in the fun, but they found that they were unable to compete with the first-tier TV stations for the right to broadcast.
There are often repeated biddings, and the final price is astonishing, and there is no possibility of missing out.
Since then.
It has become the hunting ground for first-line TV stations such as Modu Tomato, Mango, Suzhou, and Blue Channel.
As for the other TV stations, they can only wait for the second or third round.
Video platforms are different. iQiyi, Youku, Penguin, LeTV, and Sohu have all shown varying degrees of interest.
Among them, Sohu probably belongs to the atmosphere group. Boss Zhang has adjusted his strategic direction in recent years and made self-produced online dramas. "Diaosi Man" has given him a taste of the benefits.
Tencent’s Xiao Ma is famous for having a lot of money, and he has been actively moving closer to Jiangdong recently.
As for LeTV’s boss Jia, he is determined to become bigger and stronger, and he is also gearing up.
After getting off the Mercedes-Benz, Su Xiao looked up at Jiangdong Building.
"Mr. Su? Producer Xu?"
Suddenly, I realized that the director of the film purchasing department of Modu Taiwan happened to walk into the Jiangdong gate with a few subordinates carrying briefcases.
"Director Hao, what a coincidence? Hello, hello."
They are all from the small circle in Shanghai. They are naturally familiar with each other in private. It is rare to meet an old friend in the capital. , and immediately exchanged a few words.
"Mr. Su is also here to attend the film viewing party?"
"Haha, I came here to discuss some business, I didn't expect to catch up with the excitement."
Su Xiao and Director Hao walked into the Jiangdong Building side by side. , chatting while walking: "Today's movie viewing party, there are many people here."
"There are only a few houses walking back and forth, and they are all acquaintances."
There is a slight pause in the steps. , I saw the crowd from Mango Station at the elevator entrance.
Modu Channel and Mango Channel are both first-tier satellite TV stations, and they also have a competitive relationship.
That was the case now. The two parties greeted each other politely but distantly, and it was the man from Mango Station who got on the elevator first.
Take another elevator.
The smile on Director Hao’s face disappeared, and he said to his subordinates in a firm tone:
“It’s best to win these two dramas once they are released. If necessary, we can use next year’s TV drama purchase budget”
"..."
Su Xiao and Xu Xiaoou looked at each other.
I know it well, Modutai is going to activate its banknote ability today.
Modu is the economic center of China, and Modutai is also famous for being rich.
Not long ago, on the peak night of Good Voice, a 60-second advertising bidding was won by a used car platform at a sky-high price of 30 million yuan.
As far as Su Xiao knows.
Modu TV’s annual drama purchase budget starts with at least a few small goals.
On the other side, in the slowly rising elevator.
The director of the shopping film department of Mango Channel also had a very solemn expression:
“Don’t worry about Magic City Channel, just follow the original plan and the budget can be higher. For these two dramas, I have to get one no matter what!”
Even before the film viewing party started, there was already an undercurrent surging in private.
There seems to be a storm brewing.
One after another, people arrived in the conference room on the seventh floor of Jiangdong.
Su Xiao took Xu Xiaoou directly to the ninth floor.
The elevator door opened, and I was slightly stunned when I met the director of the film purchasing department from Jiangsu Province.
After polite pleasantries.
Su Xiao knew what was going on.
The Eight Immortals crossed the sea, each showing his magical powers.
It is said that the directors of Suzhou TV Station, Zhou Ningfeng and Zhou Yutang, are so good that they wear a pair of trousers. The winner of today’s film screening must have a place in Suzhou TV Station.
This was the first time that Su Xiao came to Zhou Yutang’s office and took a sip of the fragrant tea offered by the beautiful secretary:
"I heard that Mr. Zhou is going to buy a new building."
"I'm still looking at it. I'll tell you if there's a suitable one."
"Jiangdong's stall is so big, and the ninth floor is really not big enough. " Su Xiao looked at the decoration of the office and said with emotion.
“Congratulations to Mr. Su and Producer Xu.”
Zhou Yutang chuckled softly: “The sea is vast and the fish can leap, and the sky is high and the birds can fly. I can finally make my own decisions in the future.”
Su Xiao has left Shangshi Pictures to establish her own business.
Although Shangshi Pictures is backed by Shanghai's behemoth SMG, it is constrained by the system and has many constraints. How can it be as satisfying as being the master of the company now?
Hou Hongliang two years ago and Su Xiao now are both far-sighted people.
“The lemon business cannot be started without the support of Mr. Zhou.”
After chatting for a while, the topic went around and around. When the situation was almost gone, Su Xiao then cut into it. To the point.
The last time he heard Zhou Yutang give directions at the dinner party and divide the drama circle, he went back and held several meetings within Lemon Films and finally made a decision.
Top major projects like "The Legend of the Destiny" will be put aside first, and we will focus on urban emotions and middle-class anxiety family tracks first.
Right now, there is such an opportunity in front of us.
Zhou Yutang took the planning book handed over by Xu Xiaoou, read it carefully, and praised:
"Mr. Su, the book "Good Mr." is very well done."
While he was talking, he noticed two familiar names in the screenwriter column.
Li Xiao, Yu Miao.
This couple born in the 1980s, a screenwriter and husband-wife team, became a blockbuster last year with the movie "Big Husband" starring two beautiful ladies, Li Xiaoran and Yu Feihong.
Not only did Taiwan and the Internet explode, but they also helped Wang Zhiwen win the Magnolia Emperor Trophy.
Jiangdong Entertainment has always been determined to open up new tracks in the TV drama industry, and it is necessary to recruit new talents.
We have previously locked onto this couple, who specialize in urban emotional themes in today's screenwriting world.
Unexpectedly, Su Xiaojie got there first.
"I wonder if Mr. Zhou is interested in this project?"
Su Xiao pushed up the glasses on the bridge of her nose and asked with a smile.
Xu Xiaoou also had a bit of hope and expectation.
Why can Brother Big Dog take Pony Operations public?
Industry analysis shows that apart from Xiao Ma’s own TV series base, the relationship between Li Dagou and Zhou Yutang is of vital importance.
After boarding Jiangdong’s ship, the profits from the several film projects he ran were quite considerable.
It was Su Xiao who led Yang Mi to invest in Shangshi Pictures. The cooperation has basically been reached, and the expansion of the honey business is just around the corner.
So.
What Su Xiao values more than the gains and losses of a project is deepening the relationship with Zhou Yutang.
If Lemon Films can take advantage of Jiangdong’s line.
The benefits are self-evident.
Zhou Yutang became interested as expected, and raised his brows slightly: "What does Mr. Su want to do?"
"Our two families operate together. Jiangdong's production experience in the field of TV series has a lot to offer Lemon Films A place to learn.”
"Don't take it seriously. We can communicate more in the future."
Zhou Yutang put down the script.
The slight smile on the corner of the mouth basically sealed this cooperation.
How could he not know Su Xiao’s purpose?
Just this cooperation is also good for Jiangdong Entertainment.
In the second half of the year, Jiangdong Entertainment's main focus will definitely be on the drama "The Lonely and Brilliant God", and "My Dangerous Wife" at Fog Theater will also be prepared.
The script of "Mr. Good" is of high quality, and is controlled by Lemon Films, with Jiangdong following up and participating in investment.
No surprise.
With Su Xiao’s connections, there will definitely be a Tomato Station in the Magic City to take over the business. It’s like carrying a sack to pick up money.
Why not?
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in the Chinese film and television industry, Su Xiaoye is indeed a character.
Communicating with smart people is so relaxing and enjoyable.
“Mr. Su can talk to Mr. Jiang about the project later.”
After receiving a call from Ni Ni, Zhou Yutang stood up and invited: “Mr. Su, Producer Xu, why don’t we come together? Go and see the post-production?”
“It’s a dream come true.”
Lidya Su happily responded.
Xu Xiaoou also smiled softly: "I have heard that Vision Media is the only one in the country, and today is an eye-opener."
After that, he followed Zhou Yutang down to Vision Media.
Excluding the post-production of the third season of "Celebrating More Than Years" is coming to an end.
There are also "Detective Chinatown" that has just been completed, and the later stage of "Xiu Chun Dao 2" by Lu Yang, another popular young director from Jiangdong.
Several teams in Jiangdong were very busy.
After looking around, it was almost time for dinner, so Zhou Yutang left the two of them to have a light meal together in Jiangdong Canteen.
Still at Vision Media in the afternoon, Su Xiao watched Zhou Yutang do editing work and answered several phone calls during the period.
On the other hand, Xu Xiaoou asked curiously:
"Mr. Zhou, don't you want to go to the film show?"
"Going too early is just to listen to their nonsense."
Zhou Yutang glanced at his watch, smiled calmly and said: "The time is much different now, let's go and have a look."
Jiang Dong The final transaction price involved in each TV series is an astonishing figure.
The film purchasing departments of various TV stations will not make decisions based on their heads.
During this period, there is still communication and pulling.
Zhou Yutang asked Jiang Xuerou to host and wait until the discussion was almost complete before going.
"Mr. Zhou."
"Mr. Zhou, you are here."
Following Zhou Yutang into the large conference room, Su Xiao discovered that not only the Magic City, Mango and several other TV stations.
There are also people from video platforms such as Penguin, iQiyi, Youku, Sohu, and LeTV.
There were hundreds of people sitting in the entire large conference room.
Everyone's attention is on the "Nirvana in Fire" trailer playing on the big screen.
Accompanied by whispers of discussion.
Su Xiaochao smiled at Hou Hongliang, who was sitting opposite him. He had already heard that Hou Hongliang visited Jiangdong three times and asked Zhou Yutang to star in this script. Later, the schedule could not be coordinated, and the cake fell into the hands of Hu Ge, the first brother of the Tang Dynasty.
Now it seems that Fu Huadao, jointly produced by Jiangdong and Zhongwu, is definitely at the top level in the industry.
"No wonder Jiangdong gave this drama an S-level positioning."
"The theme of the ancient costume and Machiavellian novel is a bit adventurous."
"The quality is good, but "Da Ming" The quality of "Dynasty" is not bad, but the final ratings are worrying."
"Director, this drama is worth a try."
""Flower Thousand Bones" used too much budget, so I have to apply to Taili!"
At this time, the huge conference room could not be said to be quiet.
Some people are communicating with drama review experts around them to evaluate and analyze the market prospects after the broadcast.
Some people have a smile on their face that is determined to win.
There are also people who are like ants on a hot pot, lowering their voices and eagerly reporting to the TV station headquarters to apply for a budget...
Look at this fiery scene of sentient beings.
Zhou Yutang nodded slightly, and now he was even more satisfied after listening to Jiang Xuezhen’s report on the finished work of "Flower Thousand Bones".
Poof!
Beside Su Xiao, Xu Xiaoou, the producer of Royal Sister who still has the charm, is drinking water.
Hearing the astonishing number, his hand shook and the water poured on his lap.
"The premiere single episode of "Flower Thousand Bones" sold for 4.3 million?"
"The network broadcast rights are 165 million!?"
Took the tissue from Ni Ni and said Thanks, Xu Xiaoou wiped his thighs and made quick calculations in his mind.
There are 58 episodes in total. According to this single episode price, the first round alone sold 249 million, plus the income from online broadcast rights.
To know.
Jiangdong previously announced that the investment cost of "Flower Thousand Bones" was only about 100 million.
In other words, the TV series has already achieved a profit of about 300 million before it even started airing.
There will be a second round of broadcast rights available for sale in the future.
That’s it, it’s not a project that Zhou Yutang personally participated in.
"A Thousand Bones of Flowers" ended up being sold to Suzhou and Mango, which is shocking enough. The current "Nirvana in Fire" is also being snapped up.
The price has risen all the way from 2 million to 3.8 million, and the momentum has not stopped yet.
Hou Hongliang, who was sitting opposite, was so excited that he unbuttoned two collars of his shirt.
Su Xiao also pushed up the glasses on the bridge of her nose, her throat twitching.
I can only say that it is breathtaking.
In the past, he led Shangshi Pictures and had never sold dramas, but where had he seen such a explosive scene?
The usually aloof TV station bosses all rolled up their sleeves, and some even slapped the table, losing all their demeanor.
Looking at Zhou Yutang again, he seemed to be talking to Ni Ni calmly. .
“Four million!”
The person in charge of the film purchasing department of Zhejiang Lantai shouted out this price with great momentum.
Most people in the conference room took a breath.
How can this stupid Blueberry Store be so rich?
“Four million and two hundred thousand.”
The person in charge of the film purchasing department of Suzhou Provincial Television whispered to the people around him with a serious expression, and quoted an exaggerated price.
“Four million and three hundred thousand!”
“……”
This is not over yet, even Lidya Su can’t calm down now.
After experiencing the thrilling bidding process, the final price was locked at 4.5 million for a single episode, which was jointly purchased by Suzhou TV and Modu TV.
The five-year exclusive information network dissemination rights were sold for 135 million, shared by Bilibili and Tencent Video.
"It's getting late. Today's movie viewing will end here. We will talk about other things tomorrow, including the specific signing of the contract."
Jiang Xuerou smiled brightly: "President Zhou has made arrangements for the evening. Hotel, please give me a thumbs up.”
All three companies have made gains. Among them, Suzhou TV Station has won the first-broadcast rights of two TV series, which can be said to be the biggest winner.
Many TV station film purchasers who gave up early felt sad and helpless.
At present, except for Yangma, the pattern of first-tier TV stations has been determined.
Mango Channel has a strong foundation, and both Magic City Tomato Channel and Jiangsu Province Channel are making crazy money from the ace variety shows produced by Zhou Yutang.
Then continued blood transfusions were fed back to the TV series, and coupled with the personal relationship with Zhou Yutang, the snowball grew bigger and bigger.
Capital era.
If you have money, you can do whatever you want.
However, the heads of the film purchasing departments of these TV stations still have hope.
Now the implementation of one drama with two stars has been implemented, which means that a TV series can be broadcast on two satellite TV stations at most.
But there are policies from above and countermeasures from below.
There are talented people at the TV station who came up with an idea.
Get a 1.5-round follow-up broadcast.
It means that halfway through the broadcast of the first TV station, the third TV station follows up the broadcast.
This way.
It can not only take advantage of the east wind of the first round, but also be much more popular than the second round, which can be said to be very cost-effective.
Today, the big brother eats meat, and tomorrow, everyone goes shopping for 1.5 rounds and follows the rhythm of drinking soup.
Su Xiao and Xu Xiaoou looked at each other and could see the shock in each other's eyes.
That night, it was time to drink and drink.
Some insider has already released real-time information about Jiangdong's movie viewing party.
The entire TV drama circle was shocked.
Two S-level dramas were sold for a total price of 700 million.
“After deducting production costs and taxes, Jiangdong will earn at least 300 million starting from this wave.”
“Tsk, tsk, this does not include the next two or three rounds.”
< br>“Zhou Yutang is making a lot of money again.”
“The ceiling of the TV drama circle, Jiangdong Entertainment’s brand effect is too strong, and only Zhou Yutang has this premium privilege.”
"There is also "Qing Yu Nian 3" starring Zhou Yutang that has not been released. The price will be even more terrifying by then."
Film and television companies in the industry are already so envious that they have nothing to say.
They all stared at Jiangdong Entertainment with an attitude of almost looking up.
At the same time, the media squatting under the Jiangdong Building also got first-hand information about the battle on the first day of the film screening.
News is very timely, and relevant news was already posted on the websites of various entertainment portals that night:
"I will give you a real-time report on Jiangdong Entertainment's movie viewing party. "A Thousand Bones of Flowers" finally landed on Mango and Suzhou!"
"The ancient costume conspiracy drama "Langya Bang" jointly produced by Jiangdong Entertainment and Noon Sunshine , the premiere rights were jointly purchased by Suzhou TV and Modu TV!”
“Station B has locked in the online broadcast rights of two S-level dramas in advance, and both iQiyi and Penguin are following up!”
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"The post-production period of Jiangdong S+ drama "Qing Yu Nian 3" is almost completed, and it may be shot at a sky-high price that will break the drama industry record!"
"The official Weibo posts of Jiangdong Entertainment, Suzhou TV, and Modu TV simultaneously Announced schedule: "Nirvana in Fire" is confirmed to be released on the small screen in late September, so stay tuned!"
With a shout, Weibo and major online forums seemed to have dropped a bomb!
Exploded with a bang!
The films and TV dramas produced by Jiangdong Entertainment are all excellent.
Many netizens were already paying attention to these two dramas when they were first proposed.
After a short discussion between Suzhou TV and Modu TV, they unanimously decided to shorten the promotion period and directly publish "Nirvana in Fire" to lock in the National Day schedule.
Zhou Yutang was not surprised by the outcome of the decision between the two parties.
Don't look at the crazy rumors in the industry that Jiangdong Entertainment made a lot of money from watching the movie today. In fact, the TV station is far richer than everyone thinks.
For Suzhou and Modutai, "Nirvana in Fire" is just an appetizer. In fact, "Qing Yu Nian 3" is the hidden drama king of the year.
The box office of "Scorching Sun" on its first day was 42.69 million.
Go smoothly from "Get Out!" "Tumor King" takes over the domestic box office record and tops the box office in Japan.
Bona's "Bride Wars" was of poor quality. After grossing nearly 100 million on Chinese Valentine's Day, the box office dropped to 21.92 million at the speed of light on the second day.
Less than a week after its release, the single-day box office has quickly dropped to around 2 million, and it is destined to never complete its release period.
People in the film and television industry were all dumbfounded.
At this time, after thirty years, the omnipotent Terminator returned again.
“Iwillbeback!”
Just this classic line from the "Terminator" series of movies is enough to make countless fans willing to pay for it.
The structure of the Chinese film market has also been broken by "Terminator: Genisys".
The first day's box office revenue was 170 million, a strong performance, including "Get Out!" "Tumor King", "Heart of the Sun", "Bride Wars" and a series of domestic movies.
Even "The Assassin" by the great Bay Province director Hou Xiaoxian, which was just released, was badly beaten.
Only 10.94 million was reported on the first day, and the box office in the first week was 39.36 million.
Compared to this film, which took 8 years, used 440,000 feet of film, and invested nearly 100 million yuan, it was undoubtedly a waste of money.
The comments on the Internet are also polarized. Those who love it are full of praise, while those who hate it say it is boring.
After the screening, Zhou Yutang continued to work on the post-production of "Detective Chinatown".
After work, I did not forget to exercise, and the health regimen passed down by the old sword master should not be left behind.
I am sweating profusely in the gym, listening to film and television news with wireless Bluetooth headphones.
At the end of the summer season, there is also a film "Thieves of Time" co-produced by Huayi Company and the great director Zhang Wanting, which will be released at the same time.
The cast of actors such as Tang Wei, Liu Qingyun, Qin Hailu, and Jing Bairan need traffic and acting skills.
The story is even adapted from the real experiences of Jackie Chan’s parents, and it’s full of gimmicks.
However, after the movie was released, the box office performance was not satisfactory.
Xiao Wang stared at the box office on the first day scratching his head and discovered a new world:
"The box office of "A Tale of Three Cities" was still 6.27 million at 7 o'clock in the morning. At 23 o'clock in the evening, the box office did not rise but dropped to 4.37 million. Nearly 2 million box office evaporated!"
Wang Zhonglei posted two pictures on Weibo A screenshot of the box office of "A Tale of Three Cities" morning and night, alluding to the theft of the box office.
It is not uncommon to steal box office tickets. This is all the remaining tricks played by those in the Hong Kong circle.
The boss of Anlejiang not long ago taught everyone a good lesson.
Mr. Wang’s angry shouts did not bring the movie "A Tale of Three Cities" back to life. The box office of just over 9 million in the first week was destined to never finish its release period.
"Scorching Sun" was released for four days and grossed 128 million at the box office in its first week.
It’s not a big hit by any means, but the movie’s reputation is here, and its trend is extremely stable.
Previously, most of the opinions from the self-media were ridiculing and ironic about the Three Yolk Eggs of the Shanghai Film Festival, but when the movie was released, the reputation was completely reversed.
"Amazing, the scale of such a movie is a bit big!"
"A very exciting movie, crack the wall recommended."
"The relationship between the governor and the governor is so strong? The standard of this movie can actually pass the review!?"
"Haha, this is the director's turnaround."
The eyes of the audience will eventually It's sharp.
The box office of "Dancing in Shackles" of "Scorching Sun" is higher than that of "Get Out!" which crossed the 450 million threshold. "Tumor King" is inferior, but it has already recovered its cost.
It’s just a matter of making more and less.
Zhou Shufang was very efficient, and within two days there was news: "Mr. Zhou, Wu Yuze has reached an agreement. As for Jiang Qiming, he is also interested in signing a contract, but there is a condition."
"What condition?"
Zhou Yutang is a little curious.
(End of this chapter)