Chapter 467 Copyright Sales
On the morning of December 10, Gu Wei’s Gulfstream G550 landed at Beijing International Airport.
He walked out of the VIP channel with his accompanying staff, wearing a light brown windbreaker, a black peaked cap and large sunglasses.
In the parking lot, Gu Wei's black Mercedes-Benz nanny car and several other company vehicles were parked very conspicuously not far from the exit of the passage.
“I’m leaving first, see you in the afternoon!”
Gu Wei turned to Zheng Kai beside him and said something.
"See you in the afternoon"
Zheng Kai responded with a smile on his face.
This afternoon, the premiere ceremony of "The Great Wall" directed by Zhang Yimou was held in Beijing. As actors in the film, Gu Wei and Zheng Kai both needed to attend.
The two set off at the same time, and Gu Wei simply invited Zheng Kai to come back together on his own plane.
Watching Gu Wei's black nanny car disappear in the parking lot, Zheng Kai also got in with two entourage to pick up his car.
He watched the news two days ago. Although he was surprised that Gu Wei was worth billions, he didn't have any real experience. After all, as a popular star, he was usually not short of money.
But today's ride on Gu Wei's private plane made him truly feel the gap between the real top rich and ordinary celebrities.
On the plane, he also curiously asked Gu Wei about the price of his private jet.
In the end, it was discovered that the ordinary means of transportation that Gu Wei regarded as insignificant were already comparable to his entire current net worth.
As expected, people will die when comparing with others, and goods will be thrown away when comparing goods!
“The announcement of [Love Saint] is carried out completely according to the pre-planned plan, and the effect is pretty good now, especially your version of the trailer, which attracted a wave of wanderers.
[Dear, Love] The script has been adapted, and the final version is based on the requirements of the original author Mo Bao Fei Bao.
Director Liu Junjie has also taken over the drama and can start preparations immediately.
[Chu Qiao Biography] After several rounds of discussions after the film screening, Mango Channel currently offers the highest price
4.5 million for a single episode, and the total quotation is 324 million."
Gu Wei took a nanny car from the airport and returned to the company first.
In the office, Yang Liwen was reporting to him about the company's progress in the past half month The progress of some projects
“Mango Channel is very optimistic about [The Legend of Chu Qiao]”
“Maybe it’s because the boss you and Yang Mi’s film [Three Lives, Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossom] they didn’t have. I grabbed it, and Mango Channel has been very happy to work with Zhao Liying several times. Last year's hit movie "Flower Thousand Bones" made them a lot of money, so this time Zhao Liying's new ancient puppet drama, Mango Channel's price is also particularly high. Generous. ”
Gu Wei listened to Yang Liwen's analysis and nodded.
“What about the video platform?”
“Tengxun Video, iQiyi, and LeTV Video are willing to jointly purchase the online broadcast rights at a price of 4 million yuan per episode. The total price is 288 million "
"That is to say, according to the highest bid, the first round of copyright transaction for [Chu Qiao Biography] is about 8.5 million for a single episode, and the total price is 612 million."
Gu Wei was sitting. Sitting on the boss's chair behind the desk, his hands were folded and placed in front of him naturally, his body was slightly tilted back, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up, obviously he was in a very good mood.
The most obvious rule in the film and television industry is that winner takes all. Regardless of movies or TV series, the ability of popular and high-quality works to attract money is extremely exaggerated.
[The Legend of Chu Qiao] and [Three Lives, Three Worlds and Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms], although the investment is not small, they are nothing compared to the copyright fees they are currently selling. [Wei Ming Xia] This I made a lot of money again!
Of course, with the rise in TV drama copyright prices and the rapid increase in actors' salaries in the past two years, if these two dramas are remade now, the investment is estimated to be doubled.
As the boss of a film and television company, and as a capitalist, Gu Wei does not want actors’ salaries to rise too exaggeratedly, but there is no way. This thing is determined by the market and cannot be controlled by personal will. .
Furthermore, as Gu Wei is at the top of his game, his current salary quotation for film and television dramas is almost the same as that of domestic entertainment. However, recently he has been acting in his own company's dramas, so the salary is not obvious.
"Yes, the main reason is that the quality of "The Legend of Chu Qiao" has passed the test, and with the blessing of Zhao Liying's fame, both local TV and video platforms are optimistic about the future broadcast performance of this drama."
said Yang Liwen hesitated.
“There is a high chance that it will be the next [Flower Thousand Bones].”
“Okay, let’s sign a contract with Mango Channel and several video platforms according to this quotation!”
Gu Wei made the decision without hesitation.
Although the copyright fee of 612 million is not comparable to "Three Lives, Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms", it is also the highest quotation for TV dramas at this stage.
After speaking, Gu Wei thought of something and added.
“The contract must clearly define the release time of [Chu Qiao Biography] with several platforms. It will definitely not be in February. Don’t set the schedule with [Three Lives Three Worlds].
Two movies The films are all very high-quality ancient puppet shows. As long as the time is diverted, they can all enjoy their own success!"
Yang Liwen nodded.
"Understood, boss, I will communicate this matter with Mango Channel and Tengxun Video.
I guess they won't want to compete with the TV series you starred in in "Chu Qiao Biography"
< br>At 2 p.m., the premiere ceremony of the movie "The Great Wall" was held in Beijing.
At the premiere, director Zhang Yimou attended with his wife and children, including all the actors in the film, including Matt Damon, Jing Tian, Pedro Pascal, Andy Lau, Willem Dafoe, Zhang Hanyu, etc. turn up.
Even minor supporting actors such as Lin Gengxin, Zheng Kai, Huang Xuan, Chen Xuedong, and Wang Junkai, who had only a few scenes in the movie, also dressed up to attend.
[The Great Wall] is a Sino-US joint venture jointly produced by China Film Group, LeTV Pictures, Legendary Pictures, and Universal Pictures. It is a super-large production based on the Hollywood industrialized production model and costing US$150 million.
It can be said that this film has attracted the attention of everyone inside and outside the industry from the very beginning of its preparation.
The ultra-high investment of US$150 million is the first time in the mainland film industry, and it is considered the top A-level production even in Hollywood.
Now this magical action movie, which took two years to make, is about to be released. Everyone is eagerly looking forward to seeing what kind of sparks Zhang Yimou and the Hollywood team can create.
The premiere of [The Great Wall] did not invite other celebrities in the industry to attend. Maybe the organizers felt that the fame of these actors was enough to attract attention.
In the movie of National Master Zhang Yimou, Hollywood superstar Matt Damon, King Liu Dehua, the super popular idols of the younger generation Gu Wei and Lu Han, even the soy sauce Zheng Kai and Lin Gengxin are all popular stars, and they are all popular in other movies. It's a role for the protagonist.
The venue was crowded with people. Almost all entertainment media had personnel present, and the audience packed the venue to capacity.
On the red carpet, there will be cheers and screams every time a star arrives.
Lu Han wore a dark jacket today, an orange plaid shirt underneath, and a pair of black jeans. The overall style was very relaxed and casual.
After he walked onto the red carpet alone, the audience and fans on both sides screamed. Lu Han also smiled and greeted everyone, and finally stood in the area in front of the stage for the media to take pictures.
After standing for a while, he was about to walk inside when suddenly there was a deafening shout from behind. The fans' shouts and enthusiasm seemed to ignite the entire venue.
As soon as Lu Han rolled his eyes, he knew that Gu Wei must have arrived.
In fact, Lu Han is really popular now and has a lot of fans. He has also achieved various achievements after returning to China. In the domestic entertainment industry of his age group, there is no one other than Gu Wei.
This can be seen from the various lists published in recent days.
Of course, this is not accurate.
In fact, Gu Wei's current popularity is not only compared to that of male celebrities of the same age group, but his exaggerated performance so far is unique to domestic entertainment.
Even if the veteran movie king is better than him in terms of qualifications, he will still be crushed by Gu Wei in the movie box office.
If I have to find someone to compare with, the current Gu Wei is a bit like Cheng Long at the peak of early Hong Kong movies. From his popularity to his works, he is unrivaled and his popularity is half the sky.
Looking at various lists, Lu Han seemed to be only behind Gu Wei, but he knew that the actual gap between the two was very large, so he was very smart and never thought of comparing himself with Gu Wei.
And the two have always had a good relationship. From the beginning when Wu Jing didn't get to know each other, to when the other party generously helped him solve Huang Zitao's troubles, now I think they are both very good. Friends.
It's just that Lu Han was a little surprised why Gu Wei came so early today. According to his usual habit, all kinds of ceremonies are the last in the dojo.
This is not because Gu Wei is playing a big role, but as long as he participates in the event, the organizer will arrange for him to arrive last.
The main reason is that he has the most fans. Let him be the finale, and the atmosphere at the scene will be very good, and the audience and media present will also have a sense of expectation.
Thinking like this, he hesitated for a few seconds before Gu Wei quickly walked across the red carpet and stood in front of Lu Han.
"Little deer~" Gu Wei was wearing a casual black suit, low-key and casual yet steady. He greeted Lu Han first after seeing him.
Originally, the stylist chose a very fashionable sky blue suit for him today, but Gu Wei rejected it.
Including arriving early now, Gu Wei consciously came early.
To be honest, Gu Wei knew that he didn't have many scenes in "The Great Wall". It didn't matter if the film crew wanted to take advantage of his popularity, and he didn't mind, but he didn't want to be in the limelight. It was originally a friendly guest appearance. , just keep a low profile.
"Brother Wei."
Lu Han greeted with a smile on his face.
After Gu Wei Zanding took a few photos for reporters, he happened to leave with Lu Han. Unexpectedly, reporters outside shouted.
"Gu Wei! Lu Han!
Let's take a group photo together."
Several people shouted at the same time. Unable to hold back everyone's enthusiasm, Gu Wei looked at Lu Han. , stood side by side and let the media take a few pictures.
The two left the photo area, and the reporters looked down at the photos they had just taken.
“Wow~ It’s really rare to see Gu Wei and Lu Han in the same frame!”
“Both of them are so handsome, their looks are second to none”
“ I feel like Lu Han looks a little petite next to Gu Wei~”
“It’s normal for there to be a slight gap between 178 and 185.”
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"What have you been busy with lately?"
Gu Wei asked as they walked inside.
“In addition to recording variety shows in the past six months, I have been preparing a new album.”
“Yes, remember to send me a copy of the new album when it comes out.”
Lu Han smiled bitterly.
"Brother Wei, I won't show off my musical accomplishments in front of you."
Gu Wei smiled and patted his shoulder.
“It’s not about showing off, just like it.
And weren’t the songs you sang before in EXO very popular with fans~”
Lu Han smiled sheepishly.
“By the way, Brother Wei, why don’t you sing anymore?
With your talent in music, it’s really a pity not to continue singing.
Let’s I love the song [A Bridge of Destiny] from the movie so much. The two English songs you posted before are still very popular in North America.”
“I’m too busy, I’m usually here. I don’t have much time to write songs and sing when I’m free from acting. After all, for me, being an actor is my first career, and being a singer is just a hobby.”
Gu Wei raised his eyebrows and said nonchalantly.
“What a pity.”
The two entered the premiere venue, and slowly everyone in the crew arrived.
"Gu Wei, thank you for writing the ending song for the movie. It seems that the publicity effect is very good!"
Director Zhang Yimou looked at Gu Wei and said with a smile.
"The director is so kind. My song is the icing on the cake. Our film mainly depends on you, the director."
Gu Wei said modestly.
"Haha~ Come, let me introduce you. This is my lover, and this is my daughter Zhang Mo, who is also a director."
Then Zhang Yimou introduced to Gu Wei The family members who came with him today.
Gu Wei also greeted everyone politely.
"Director Zhang Mo released a movie [28 Years Old Minor] some time ago, right?"
Gu Wei looked at Zhang Yimou, the gentle and generous-looking daughter, and asked.
“Yes, have you seen that movie?”
Zhang Mo asked with a dignified manner and a smile.
“I am currently filming a movie, and the actress I am cooperating with, Ni Ni, is the heroine of your movie. She mentioned to me Director Zhang and your movie”
"Really~
Have you seen the movie?"
Zhang Mo asked again.
The two had a common topic and started chatting together.
Director Zhang Yimou went to receive others.
The premiere ceremony of "The Great Wall" lasted for nearly four hours, including interviews with reporters, audience interactions, movie screenings, etc. In the end, Gu Wei sang the song "A Bridge of Fate" live, which aroused bursts of cheers from the audience. scream.
Finally all the main creators took a group photo on stage.
Director Zhang Yimou stands in the middle, with Da Tiantian in a white dress on the left and Matt Damon on the right.
On Matt's side are two foreign actors from the movie, and then there are Huang Xuan, Chen Xuedong and Wang Junkai.
On Jingtian’s side stood Liu Dehua, Zhang Hanyu, Lu Han, Gu Wei, Lin Gengxin and Zheng Kai.
Gu Wei was originally arranged to stand between Jing Tian and Hua Tsai, but Gu Wei came on stage and went straight to the edge of a row of people. Liu Dehua, who was standing in the middle, waved Gu Wei to come over. Jing Tian also looked sideways at him with big eyes. , Gu Wei just waved his hand.
"Gu Wei, why did you run to the edge?"
Zhang Hanyu was chatting with Gu Wei across Lu Han. The two of them were at the celebration banquet of [Operation Mekong River] together just last month. We had a drink together and the relationship was in place, so we had no worries about chatting.
Gu Wei smiled bitterly.
"Brother Hanyu, you also know that I only have a few scenes in the [movie]. Now that the publisher is promoting it like this, I am already very embarrassed. I will not take pictures in the middle. ”
Zhang Hanyu also understood what was going on, so he said nothing more.
Next to him, Andy Lau watched him chatting with Gu Wei, and curiously spoke to Zhang Hanyu. Zhang Hanyu explained Gu Wei's thoughts to him, and Andy nodded in understanding.
"Brother Wei, don't hurt me!
Even if you don't want to stand in the middle, don't stand outside me. How about we switch? When this photo is released, I will have to be Netizens can’t scold me!”
Lu Han frowned and smiled bitterly.
Gu Wei's lips curled up slightly and he patted his shoulder.
"You have a big role in the movie, so shouldn't you stand in front of me? Look at why I don't stand on Xiaoxin's side.
Don't worry, you can send us two pictures later. Post your photo on Weibo, I will like it for you!”
“Okay~
I can’t defeat you anyway, I can only listen to you”
Lu Han said, Lin Gengxin, who was standing on the other side of Gu Wei, was eating melon and laughing.
(End of this chapter)