Chapter 48: Talking Down
"Mr. Su, there are many reporters who ask to come into our company for a comprehensive interview, you see......" Ye Tianlong, who finished entertaining reporters, quickly found Su Zhi.
"Now that everyone is so busy, how can we have time to greet them?" Su Ji rolled his eyes, even he had to review a copy of the paper, and the others were so busy that they didn't even have time to drink water.
"I know, but there are a lot of big-name media in this, and if we refuse directly, it may make them think that we are neglecting, so I can give them a promise first, and then notify them as soon as the next game is released. Dealing well with the media is also beneficial to our future development. Ye Tianlong asked.
"Okay, just do as you say!" Su immediately agreed after hearing this.
In the afternoon, the content managers of several well-known video websites in China, RTHK TV stations, and even the relevant persons in charge of several domestic TV stations have come to the final end. Although the final end has made it clear that there is a bloody part of the content, they still need to see it for themselves, and they also want to see if they can reduce some of it for playback.
Including CCTV's movie channel, there are really not many good movies now, and they are all broadcast back and forth, not to mention that "God of War" is so popular now, once you get it, it will definitely bring great popularity to the TV station, and everyone is not stupid.
And this "Star War" is different from other movies, he has not been released on the film line, once it is broadcast on TV, the effect can be imagined. Coupled with its own popularity, thousands of people are empty...... It's exciting to think about! So they all came.
"Everyone, you are all in the industry, there is no need to say much about the confidentiality agreement, we will discuss it after watching the movie." Ye Tianlong came over with a USB flash drive and inserted it directly into the big TV.
Twenty people crammed into one office, undoubtedly a little cramped, but they were all visible.
These people have read countless films, they are all professional review managers, and they are experienced, even if it is a blockbuster with an investment of more than 100 million, they can be expressionless, and then win the movie at the lowest price.
However, they made a mistake this time, they let out exclamations and laughter at the beginning of the movie, and when the plot develops to a wonderful point, the whole person will lose control, and the expression on his face will not be hidden at all.
Su took their expressions into his eyes, glanced at Ye Tianlong next to him, and smiled knowingly.
Two hours later, the movie came to an end, but the entire office was silent, and they hadn't been able to get out of the excitement.
"Guys, what do you think of our movie?" Ye Tianlong broke their silence.
"Wonderful."
"It's good."
"Not bad."
Everyone responded vaguely, trying to show a calm appearance, but it was difficult to hide the light in their eyes.
"Okay!" Ye Tianlong smiled, saw their intentions, but didn't care very much, and then said: "Everyone has already watched the film, we know whether it is good or not." As for the sales method, we don't plan to pay a share, only sell the copyright, to be precise, what we want to sell today is the premiere broadcast right. The domestic premiere right of the website is 15 million, the premiere right of the TV station is 10 million, and the premiere time is the same day, and the TV station takes into account your prime time, and the release time is 20 hours later than the website. Refuse to cooperate with the content of the two websites. ”
The reason for refusing to cooperate in the operation of content is that the content resources of several websites are shared, and one money is played on several platforms at the same time. This saves money on the cost of filmmaking, but it hurts their interests.
15 million websites? TV station 10 million?
The buying managers on the field shrank their eyes, and the price was far higher than they had predetermined.
"Manager Ye, it's expensive, right? Even if it is a live-action movie made by a famous director, a first-line star, and a large-scale production of zuò, the current market price is only 200 million to 5 million, even if it is an exclusive broadcast copyright, it is only this price, and the joint premiere is a bit too expensive to cost 15 million. iQIYI's film purchase manager broke everyone's shock.
"That's right. I'm not afraid to be honest, we plan to buy the premiere copyright with 8 million, but now we can buy it for two 8 million, which is completely out of budget! LeTV's film purchase manager also agreed.
"Ladies and gentlemen, with the current popularity of "God of War", even famous directors, first-line stars, and big-name brands may not be able to compare, and in terms of the level and plot of the system, this animated film is definitely the world's top level. And don't forget that this is the real premiere right, which has not been shown on film and television, and it is unfair to us to use the previous purchase price reference. Ye Tianlong argued.
Everyone was silent. In fact, they also know the special nature of this film, otherwise they would not have rushed here, but the price of 15 million is far beyond the budget.
"If it's only 10 million, I can decide to buy it, and 15 million may need to be decided. Mr. Su, what do you think? Youku's film purchase manager has set his sights on Su Shi, who has been silent this time.
"Ten million, I agree."
"We don't have a problem with ...... either"
Some people seconded the proposal one after another, and the purchase managers of Tencent, iQiyi, LeTV and other major video stations echoed their remarks, only some small websites and TV stations are still silent, and such a price is still too high for them. The profit method of domestic video websites mainly relies on pre-roll advertising or monthly membership fees, and the paid on-demand model is almost unpopular.
But after all, advertising revenue is limited, and the income is simply not enough to cover the cost of buying films, and most websites are sticking to it with money, or buying some outdated films at low prices to play.
Ye Tianlong didn't dare to speak out, waiting for Su to express his position.
Need to decide? If you insist on the price of 15 million, I am afraid that you will not be able to negotiate today. But if you don't insist, the price of 15 million will shrink by 5 million, and Su is the most unwilling.
"If it was yesterday, I would have sold it even if it was five million, but today is different, and 15 million cannot be less. If you don't have enough power, you might as well discuss it with your boss first. Sue was the least unmoved.
The "......" group looked at each other, but this price was really not in their budget, and they could only withdraw temporarily.
"Mr. Su, what is the copyright price of the second round of TV broadcasts?" The film purchasing director of the Baodao Movie Channel suddenly asked at this time, and the movie station on the other side of the Xiangjiang River also looked over. Now the financial resources of the TV stations in Hong Kong and Taiwan are becoming more and more insufficient, and the price of 10 million yuan is not at all imaginable, and they can't afford to play, so they have to play the idea of the second round of broadcasting rights.
"I'm sorry, but it's not clear yet." Sue shook her head most regretfully.
"That's a pity, but I hope to be able to cooperate with you next time." They still show great enthusiasm for this film.
"Definitely." Su still politely sent them out the door.
In the end, only Director Kong, the person in charge of the CCTV movie channel, was left, a middle-aged man.
"The first animation masterpiece on the Internet, not to mention China, even in the United States, where the film and television industry is developed, is rare, and they can't see the value in it." Director Kong held his glasses and said to Su Zhi.
These words sounded very comfortable, with some praise and compliments, Su was not an old fritter, and his originally depressed mood was much better, but he just smiled and didn't dare to answer.
"5 million, the copyright a week after the premiere, this is our CCTV intention, what do you think, Mr. Su?" The middle-aged man suddenly threw out his desire to buy.
"Can you get through the audit of Guò Radio and Television?" Sue was the most puzzled.
"After all, it's CCTV. What's more, we even let the biochemical zombies go. The middle-aged man shrugged his shoulders indifferently, but he also added: "But it will probably only be broadcast on the movie channel, and the comprehensive channel will be better, but we dare not challenge the patience of those parents." ”
Su couldn't help but smile after hearing it, he hadn't heard the news of parents protesting against Xiyangyang and Big Big Wolf before, he only thought it was funny before, but he didn't think that he was in the same trouble now.
But after laughing, he hesitated, 5 million, the copyright seven days after the premiere.
"Director Kong, 500 is too little." Ye Tianlong next to him interjected.
"Mr. Ye, what you said is not right. We are not the premiere right, 5% off is not cheap, and the copyright price we usually buy is only 1 million, blockbuster. Director Kong pouted.
"The audience of TV stations and the Internet is different, and seven days after the premiere of the Internet, it is the time when everyone is hotly discussed. In addition, with the excitement and freshness of the content of this animation, there are not a few viewers who watch it repeatedly. Ye Tianlong said patiently.
“…… Mr. Su does have a good helper, and we'll see you tomorrow. Director Kong glanced at Ye Tianlong deeply, and shook hands with Su before leaving with his assistant.
"Rely on it, you can't talk about any of them!" Su scolded at this time, all of them were like loaches, old loaches!
"Mr. Su, don't worry, it's just a ploy on their part, in fact, they haven't given up." Ye Tianlong comforted, he didn't dare to guarantee what kind of price these people would get in the end, but at least he was sure that none of them gave up.
Su gradually relaxed after listening to it, he talked a lot about business, and talked to people every day, but most of them were scrap businesses for a few cents, and now he opened and closed his mouth in tens of millions of dollars, of course, he couldn't be calm.