Chapter 182: The first round of broadcast rights of "Soldier".
"Bang Bang!"
At the end of the screening, there was applause in the screening hall.
Wang Xiaobai and Zhou Changxiong, director of the Tomato TV Purchasing Department, said: "Director Zhou, what do you think of this TV series?"
A group of people pricked up their ears, hoping to get a real evaluation from his mouth, especially director Kang Lei.
Zhou Changxiong said: "Yes, although the rhythm is a little slow, the overall plot is well-structured, the characters are vivid and full, the actors' emotions are in place, and the scenes are very real. is indeed a TV series that subverts all current military themes, and it is worthy of being written by a talented screenwriter like Xiaobai. ”
Wang Xiaobai said humbly: "The script is only one aspect, and the most important thing is to thank our Director Kang." In order to shoot this TV series, he spent a lot of painstaking work, and during the filming, he didn't even go home, and he ate and lived in the barracks, so he was able to shoot such an emotionally real TV series. ”
"Mr. Wang is polite, mainly because Mr. Wang's script is good, so I have more room to play. "Kang Lei is also very good.
The sedan chair was carried by everyone, and a commercial touting began.
"It can be seen that everyone is very attentive, and the actors are also working hard. Zhou Changxiong nodded, and then said: "But what the final result is, it still depends on the review results of these issuers I brought." ”
Although the director of film purchase has a lot of authority, the excellence of a TV series requires a professional evaluation.
Without a professional evaluation, if the effect is not good, Tomato Terrace will settle accounts after the fall.
Several issuers over there were a lot of discussions, and after a while, they gave a discussion result, saying: "Director Zhou, our review results are out." ”
Everyone pricked up their ears and listened to the results.
"Of the five reviewers, two gave an A grade, two B and one C, with an overall score of B+. The man said.
Wang Xiaobai learned about the TV station's evaluation process of the TV series in advance, and knew that this was a good result, but as for how much it could be sold, Wang Xiaobai was not sure.
"It seems that Mr. Wang's TV series makes several colleagues in the film buying department very optimistic. If I'm not mistaken, this TV series should be the third TV series to be rated B or above this year, right?" Zhou Changxiong said with a smile.
"Yes. ”
A subordinate replied.
Several people were colorful, especially Kang Lei, the director of this TV series.
The success of the TV series is attributed to the director.
Wang Xiaobai was also very satisfied, and asked a question that he was more concerned about, saying, "Director Zhou, what is your offer for this TV series?"
"According to the evaluation results of our Tomato Channel for many years, the ratings of B-level TV dramas are generally 0.8%-1%, and the salary for a single episode is 1.2 million yuan. This TV series has a total of 30 episodes, that is to say, the first round of broadcast rights, the full price given by Tomato Channel is 36 million. Zhou Changxiong patiently explained.
Hearing this offer, Kang Lei and Wu Jun showed satisfied expressions. Although this TV series is expected to invest 10 million, due to the military's great efforts, most of their filming costs were solved, and only 8 million were spent in the end. And now the first round of broadcast rights alone can get 36 million, which has allowed them to get 450% of the income. If you count the second and third rounds of broadcasting rights, plus the online broadcasting rights, this income can eventually reach ten times, which can be said to be a big profit.
Wang Xiaobai frowned slightly, not very satisfied with this price.
He remembered that "Soldier" in the original time and space was very miserable, and the first round of broadcast rights was only broadcast on a sub-channel under a very weak provincial satellite TV, and the real fire was in the second round of broadcasting.
He can't remember the specific ratings, but it's definitely more than 0.8%.
In this way, "Soldier Assault" was sold, and it was a cheap sale.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Hong Taoliu half-jokingly said to Zhou Changxiong: "Old Zhou, it seems that your offer makes our President Wang not very satisfied." ”
"Nothing. Wang Xiaobai hurriedly shook his head, how could he really admit it.
Zhou Changxiong knew at a glance that he was not telling the truth, and asked: "Mr. Wang, since we are sitting here, we are doing business, if you are not satisfied with anything, just say it, everyone communicates with each other." ”
"It's not that I'm not satisfied, it's just that we think we can play differently. Wang Xiaobai said.
"What does Mr. Wang mean?"
"Does Director Zhou know about the VAM agreement?" asked Wang Xiaobai.
"It's like a gambling agreement between Mr. Wang and Buckle Music?" asked Zhou Changxiong.
Wang Xiaobai gambled with buckle music back then, which is something that everyone knows, and he also brought a new way of playing to people in the entertainment industry because of this time. Now someone has started to learn how to play against him.
"Yes, it's a bet. Wang Xiaobai nodded.
The distribution director of Beijing Film Studio had something to say, but was stopped by Kang Lei with his eyes.
"Then how does the king always want to bet?"
Wang Xiaobai said: "Then I'll tell you what I think, if there's anything wrong, you are all seniors, please correct it more." ”
After a pause, he looked more serious and said, "Director Zhou, according to your rating, the TV series "Soldier" is rated B, the ratings are estimated to be 0.85-1%, and the price of a single episode is 1.2 million yuan. And my idea is to make a bet on your estimate of the ratings of "Soldier", assuming that the ratings of "Soldier" do not rise or fall by 0.1% percentage points, then correspondingly, the salary of a single episode will also increase or decrease by 10%. For example, if the final rating is only 0.7%, then the salary price of a single episode should be 1.08 million, and so on. ”
Wu Jun was a little anxious after hearing this, there are good and bad gambling agreements, the good thing is that the ratings are high, and everyone can make more money. But if you hit the street, you may not even be able to recover the cost.
He was just about to speak, but Kang Lei secretly pulled his sleeve again.
Zhou Changxiong thought carefully about the content of his bet, and said with a smile: "It seems that Mr. Wang's confidence in this TV series is not a little bit or two." ”
"What does Director Zhou mean?" Wang Xiaobai looked at him.
Zhou Changxiong laughed and said, "Since Mr. Wang is so confident, our Tomato Station is not so timid, and we are willing to gamble with Mr. Wang." ”
"Happy working together!"
Wang Xiaobai stretched out his hand and shook it with Zhou Changxiong.
In this way, the first round of screening rights of "Soldier" went out in the form of a bet.
But as for the result, except for Wang Xiaobai, no one has the bottom in their hearts.
After sending Zhou Changxiong, Hong Taoliu, Kang Lei and Wu Jun away, Wang Xiaobai returned to his company to continue working.
And Wu Jun, who came out of the sea of stars, finally couldn't hold it back, and said to his old friend Kang Lei: "Lao Kang, what have you been pulling me for?" You must know that this TV series is invested by our Beijing Film Studio and Wang Xiaobai, although the factory asked us to try to cooperate with Wang Xiaobai at this viewing meeting, but it does not mean that this TV series is his Wang Xiaobai's words. If you win the bet, everyone is happy, but if you lose, you can't even recover the cost, then who can afford this responsibility?"
As he spoke, he became more and more dissatisfied with Wang Xiaobai, and said: "Even if he Wang Xiaobai is really confident in this TV series, at least he has to discuss with us in advance before deciding, don't forget, we are only a cooperative relationship with him, not a subordinate relationship!"
"I said old man, what are you doing so angry?" Kang Lei said helplessly.
"What do you say?" Wu Jun snorted angrily, "What do you say you are stopping me from! Now that the contract has been signed, there is no chance to regret it." ”
"Lao Wu, let me ask you a question, Wang Xiaobai has been making movies or reality shows since his debut for more than a year, have his works been pounced?"
One sentence blocked Wu Jun to death.
This guy is indeed very wicked in this regard, all the movies are a hundred times the income, and the reality show also makes a lot of money for him.
"But this time it's different......," Wu Jun snorted a little unconvinced.
"But when is it the same again?" Kang Lei, as a director, knows the magic of this TV series very well, so he also has unconditional trust in Wang Xiaobai.
"Yes, you have been brainwashed by him!" Wu Jun said helplessly, "Forget it, the contract has been signed anyway, and it is useless to say anything." Just wait and see. ”
"I guess you're waiting to make a fortune. Kang Lei said with a smile.
Wu Jun stopped talking.
……
The screening rights of "Soldier" were signed, and the first round of broadcasts was scheduled on Saturday, September 19, at 8:30 p.m. in prime time, with two episodes per day.
This matter has been decided, and Wang Xiaobai has nothing else to do at present.
Now there is only a month left before the National Day, and the filming of "God of Medicine" has also come to an end, and only some fragmentary shots need to be retaken, and it will be completely completed.
In order to catch up with the schedule, Wang Xiaobai immediately took the latest flight to Thailand to complete the final filming after finishing the screening of "Soldier".
The National Day is getting closer and closer, and Wang Xiaobai has to let the post-production team come in and cut while shooting.
……
At a dock in India, a shooting is underway.
"Add money, this has to pay more!" said a fat Indian captain in English with a greedy face.
Cheng Yong smiled kindly and said in Chinese: "Damn, this is not enough?"
"Danger!" said the Indian.
"Grass! It's all for you. OK?" Cheng Yong grinned on his face, said MMP, and gave all the money in his hand to the Indian, "Damn, the fat man is as fat as a pig, better than a monkey, haha...... Let's get it on quickly......"
People from these two different countries communicate in a language that no one understands, which is a little funny, but more helpless.
This was his first scene when he came to India to shoot.
The filming schedule in India was tight and there were a lot of scenes, but they were running out of time and had to shoot within a week.
"Click!"
With a shout from the assistant director, the first scene ended.
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