Chapter 386
Fifteen million...
It’s still TM dollars!
What’s even worse is that this is only for one year.
Zhang Chaoyang was shocked. He looked at Qin Shaoyan and didn't know what to say.
He joined the "Anti-Piracy Alliance" to find allies to work with, not to spend money to be taken advantage of.
Fifteen million dollars? !
Why don't you go and grab it?
Yiku.com is backed by YouTube and Microsoft. It is really rich and willing to pay for this kind of money.
Zhang Chaoyang looked at Qin Shaoyan's eyes, hesitated for a moment and said, "Mr. Qin, this film and television resource library..."
"Mr. Zhang, don't worry. We at Kuaibo.com have the largest film and television resource library on the Internet. We have purchased all the popular TV series in previous years, and the resources are very rich." Qin Shaoyan said sincerely, "We have the largest film and television resource library on the Internet. Almost all have been purchased, and we will continue to replenish them in the future.”
"This fifteen million US dollars is a very cost-effective way to purchase the copyright of the entire film and television resource library. Of course, we also have different types of packages."
Nowadays, the copyrights of film and television dramas are basically at a bargain price. Popular TV series only cost a few hundred to a few thousand yuan per episode, and the most expensive ones do not exceed 5,000 yuan.
There are so many pirated resources online, and no one cares about them, and no one pays you.
Qvod.com is the only video website that demands payment for copyrights. Other video websites are completely free of charge and do not bother the film and television companies. If you have the ability, go ahead and sue.
The main way to make money from TV dramas is to sell them to TV stations, and the supply of TV dramas exceeds demand. There are too many dramas that cannot be broadcast on TV stations every year.
In a complete buyer's market, buying is naturally very easy. If the copyright owner hesitates at all, Qvod's purchasing staff will turn around and leave without wasting time with you.
Either allow pirated copies to be viewed by netizens for free, or sell the Internet copyright to Qvod.com and still get some money back.
Do you still have to choose in this situation? Naturally, you can sell it for some money.
Moreover, Qvod.com does not only have a buyout model, but also a share model. It’s just that too few people choose the share model.
Because the sharing model means no money will be given first, and then the money will be distributed after the show makes money.
When Qvod.com found a film and television company, it would directly package and buy all the dramas from the company, even some that could not be broadcast on TV stations. Although the unit price was not high, the advantage was the large quantity, and the total contract amount was still considerable.
Some film and television companies sell online copyrights for millions, and the money can be used to make a TV series.
Qin Shaoyan said that Kuaibo.com has the largest copyright of film and television resources on the domestic Internet. This is not an exaggeration at all.
This film and television resource library is indeed very good, and Zhang Chaoyang wants it very much, but the price is simply too outrageous.
It is the instinct of a boss to only want to gain benefits without paying anything.
What's more, the "anti-piracy alliance" has no benefits yet, so it has to be paid first, which makes Zhang Chaoyang instinctively resist.
Davis looked at Zhang Chaoyang with some confusion and asked: "Charles, this is a very good deal."
"We are all members of the Anti-Piracy Alliance, and members should support copyright exchanges with each other."
"Yes, I support it." Zhang Chaoyang nodded and said perfunctorily.
You have a lot of money and don't feel bad about spending money, but we at Sohu can be different.
Kuaibo.com won't give you any money when selling the copyright, so why do you just follow along?
Zhang Chaoyang had an idea at this time, sighed and said: "Our Sohu Video has only been established for a short time, and its development is not going well. We don't have any content to share for the time being."
"Next, we will also learn from YouTube and Qvod.com and create some content with our own copyright."
Qin Shaoyan showed an interested look, "Mr. Zhang also wants to make self-made content? This is a good choice. We at Qvod.com are also studying this direction."
"The documentary we produced ourselves a while ago received a very enthusiastic response, and advertisers sponsored the second season."
"We have also invested in several TV series, all of which have been booked by TV stations."
“The next step we plan to make is a science fiction short drama, plus animation with the same IP.”
"Animation?!" Zhang Chaoyang was stunned for a moment.
Movies, TV series, and documentaries are all understandable, so why do we still make cartoons?
"The state has subsidies." Qin Shaoyan said casually.
The state does provide subsidies, but Qin Shaoyan's main purpose is to cultivate animation studios and create IP, but there is no need to tell Zhang Chaoyang this.
"Oh." Zhang Chaoyang understood immediately.
I think Qin Shaoyan will do anything to make money. However, he also admired Qin Shaoyan's cleverness. He invested in TV series, sold copyrights, solicited advertising sponsorships, and even provided state subsidies. There were many tricks.
"Mr. Zhang, how about we work together to make a movie?" Qin Shaoyan became more and more enthusiastic as he talked, "I think there is a lot of potential in this area."
"Well, forget about making a movie." Zhang Chaoyang waved his hand quickly, "We'd better start with a short play to test the waters first."
It was said that he was doing a short play, so Zhang Chaoyang was thinking that he would ask someone to buy the film and television drama rights when he went back.
It seems that this business is really taking off. Qin Shaoyan sold the copyright for US$15 million as soon as he changed hands, which is still US$15 million per year.
Qin Shaoyan bought it, but I, Zhang Chaoyang, couldn't buy it?
Seeing that Zhang Chaoyang never responded directly to the issue of purchasing the copyright of the film and television resource library, Qin Shaoyan smiled inwardly and guessed that Zhang Chaoyang was reluctant to give up money.
So he turned to Davis, "Yiku.com doesn't have enough content right now. It should also transfer some content from YouTube, so that it can attract some users."
Davis suddenly became happy, "Well, we will screen some high-quality content."
Davis originally planned to do this, but he just didn't want to tell Qin Shaoyan, because in the early days, Qvod.com also relied on YouTube to provide content to attract users. This was to poach Qvod.com.
But now the two sides are allies, and they are suspected of backstabbing their allies.
But it's different now that Qin Shaoyan takes the initiative and can do it openly.
Qin Shaoyan suddenly said again, "Please share YouTube content with Sohu Video. After all, we are allies, and members should support copyright exchanges with each other."
When Zhang Chaoyang heard this, he suddenly stopped feeling sleepy and quickly said to Davis: "Thank you, Davis."
Davis was stunned, and he couldn't say anything if he wanted to refuse, but thinking about it, Qvod.com also had Sohu Video.
After all, the other party still has value to use, not to mention that the power of content output is in the hands of YouTube.
I'll give it to you if I want to, or if I don't want to...
Oh, you can also get it yourself...
Damn it, YouTube has to get the copyright of user video content no matter what, otherwise it will be all for nothing.
At least John had some conscience and offered to pay.
Davis thought about it and seemed to understand what Qin Shaoyan meant by sharing content with Sohu, which was to cultivate potential users of YouTube.
The three of them chatted thoughtfully for a long time, and finally reached a preliminary agreement on the "Anti-Piracy Alliance".
After seeing off Davis, Zhang Chaoyang also wanted to say goodbye. Before he could take a few steps, Qin Shaoyan suddenly said: "Mr. Zhang, stay."
Zhang Chaoyang was startled, turned around and asked, "Is there something wrong with Mr. Qin?"
Qin Shaoyan asked with concern: "Is Sohu not very well-funded now?"
"Well, there is one thing." Zhang Chaoyang explained immediately, "We are currently working on a big project, which requires too much funds, so other projects have to suffer."
"I understand." Qin Shaoyan sighed, "The video website cannot be built overnight. This is a long-term project."
"I would like to ask Mr. Zhang if he is interested in the film and television resource library?"
Isn’t this nonsense? Of course I’m interested.
"Mr. Qin, what are you doing?" Zhang Chaoyang was a little surprised.
"Since Sohu is not rich in funds, our Qvod.com film and television resource library will be open to Sohu Video for free for a period of time." Qin Shaoyan said.
"Really?!" Zhang Chaoyang was surprised and happy, and couldn't believe his ears.
"We are all members of the anti-piracy alliance and should help each other." Qin Shaoyan said sincerely, "What's more, we must promote the use of genuine copies, and Sohu should also set an example."
"Qvod.com opens up genuine resources to Sohu for free, which is also a statement of our alliance."
"After all, video websites need high-quality content support."
Zhang Chaoyang excitedly held Qin Shaoyan's hand, "Thank you, Mr. Qin, for your generosity, thank you!"
"You're welcome, this is what I should do." Qin Shaoyan said modestly.
If Sohu is expected to carry the flag and be a pioneer, it will naturally provide some benefits. Otherwise, how could Zhang Chaoyang work hard to fight piracy?
And it’s free, everyone knows it.
(End of chapter)