Chapter 211: Someone Sent Money
"Minister, do we really want to buy Chinese variety shows?" An Asian youth said with a look of disbelief.
Secretary Scott sorted through the papers on the table: "It's a board decision, and this show is getting too much attention in that land. The most important thing is that both the marketing department and the program production department feel that this program can be ported to our TV station very smoothly. ”
"The Voice of America? Doesn't it sound good. Secretary Scott asked wittily.
"Marco, relax, isn't it worth rejoicing to go on a trip to mysterious China?"
Marco shook his head.
"I only heard that it is dirty and smelly, and the people have no quality, I don't think that a suitable variety show will be born in that kind of environment, it is very likely to be plagiarized, I don't think this trip will be a very happy journey."
Scott frowned, the assistant thought was quite dangerous. This time it was a Chinese company that needed to be negotiated, and if Marco had always had this attitude, it would be easy to arouse the disgust of the other party.
"Watch your attitude! We are looking for cooperation, and since the marketing department and the program production department have recognized the quality of this variety show, what we need to do is to negotiate, not suspect other things. ”
Marco was taught a lesson, and he was a little unhappy in his heart, but because of his position as Minister Scott, he didn't dare to say anything more.
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"America's Twentieth Century Television Station?" Du Jiayi asked a little disbelievingly.
Zhu Ye said with certainty: "It's the twentieth century." ”
Twentieth Century Television was established in the early 90s of the last century, after the successful acquisition of Fox Film by media tycoon Murdoch, standing side by side with the three major TV giants in the United States.
With media tycoons in the background, the 20th century achieved great success in journalism and became the number one news channel in the United States. In terms of TV dramas, Twentieth Century TV has also tried every means to increase ratings in recent years, and it can be seen from the popularity of "Prison Break" and "American Idol" that their efforts have been quite effective.
However, in variety shows, it has always been a shortcoming of twentieth century TV stations, mainly because professional variety show planners are firmly in the hands of several other TV stations. In order to prevent Twentieth Century Television from sprung up in variety shows, several other television stations even did not hesitate to sign huge contracts with variety show planners and did not give Twentieth Century any chance.
This is also the reason why Twentieth Century TV pays so much attention to variety shows in other regions, since it can't find available talents internally, it has to find a breakthrough from the outside, so as to complete the overall leap.
Even though Twentieth Century Television has a good advantage in TV dramas and news, according to the barrel theory, the amount of water in a barrel depends on which shortcoming.
If the TV station can't provide enough variety shows for the audience to choose from, then they will naturally choose other TV stations. Pumping a shot and moving the whole body, this may have a big impact on the TV station's news channel and TV drama channel.
The market needs variety shows, and other TV stations can rely on hot variety shows to attract traffic to their news channels and TV drama channels. The 20th Century Television had to find a way to make up for its shortcomings.
Du Jiayi finished reading the relevant information of the TV station, and suddenly smiled: "I always feel that someone sent me money." ”
"Huh?" Zhu Ye didn't keep up with Du Jiayi's thinking.
Since Twentieth Century TV has enough need for variety shows that can be popular, it naturally gives Du Jiayi the opportunity to open his mouth.
"It just so happens that a large amount of money is needed recently, and someone has sent it to the door!"
"Looking at what their bottom line is, especially the price of the most recent 20th Century TV acquisition of a variety show, I think The Voice should be a lot higher."
After Su Zhiwei has been preparing for so long, the entire Yijia Entertainment system has been established, from film and television to artist training, variety shows to publishing and distribution, all the parts that should be have are available.
To receive visitors from the 20th Century Television Station, there are naturally special reception staff.
Scott, who was warmly received, enjoyed it very much, after all, it was full of surprise for him. Although it was uncomfortable to be pointed at along the way, it was very surprising to see the development of the entire magic capital, and Marco was able to accept it.
"I am Zhu Ye, the general director and part-time director of The Voice of China, and this is Du Jiayi, the chairman of Yijia Group, welcome to come from afar."
Zhu Ye's English is very good, and there is a bit of local slang in the United States, which makes Scott very kind.
Scott was very surprised by the youth of Zhu Ye and Du Jiayi.
Perhaps it is the growth and rise of the younger generation that has made this mysterious country develop so rapidly. Scott thought in his head.
"After receiving your company's letter, we can sell the program copyright to your company after discussion." Zhu Ye got straight to the point, and didn't want to go around in circles with them.
The Voice is a program model, and when the first season is over, it has basically been learned. However, because Eri strongly emphasizes copyright issues, especially for programs facing the public, it is more necessary to clarify copyright issues, otherwise it will give the public a very bad lead.
Yijia Entertainment is temporarily unable to enter the American market, rather than staying silent in China, it is better to take the opportunity to sell at a good price.
What's more, Du Jiayi has the form of a variety show, and there are many more after selling out.
Scott was very happy to hear the affirmative answer.
originally thought that buying the copyright of a hot program would require a lot of effort, but who knew that people would be willing to sell it. This is very good, it has reduced a lot of unnecessary ruffles, and now it will be up to us to see if we can agree on the price.
"I am very grateful to Yijia Entertainment for being able to intentionally sell the copyright of The Voice." Scott said, "So...... What do we have to pay for this copyright? ”
"500 million dollars!" Du Jiayi said with a smile, "Plus a certain percentage of the program's profits." ”
"What?" Scott really suspected that his ear had misheard.
But seeing Zhu Ye and Du Jiayi's very positive looks, Scott knew that he seemed to have become a passive party.
"Are you crazy? Half a billion dollars? Marco on the side was also taken aback by this number.
500 million US dollars, which has never been such a high copyright fee in the whole of the United States. (To be continued.) )