Chapter 294: Outrageously high variety show appearance fees
After all, the scale of the company is not small, and this time because of a "Heaven and Earth" on the verge of bankruptcy, many companies have taken a fancy to this high-quality asset.
Even the G station, in fact, want to be able to acquire Cherry Animation.
Station G has its own animation studio.,But the scale is not particularly large.,Some self-made comics that have been published have not had a great response.。
But as the website with the most copyrights in Huaxia animation at present, they naturally have pursuits.
Because the more popular anime on station G is basically from the island country, and there are very few in China.
Every time a new anime comes out, the slogan of the rise of Guoman is shouted loudly, but unfortunately it was finally announced, but the audience didn't buy it, and it ended hastily.
Therefore, the acquisition of Cherry Animation is definitely a very important strategic plan for them.
The people in the animation department of Station G are still thinking about how to convince Yu Longwu.
The other party's head iron has already spread throughout the entire circle, and even let it out that even if it is bankrupt, it is absolutely impossible to agree to be acquired.
But even on the side of station G, I haven't discussed a reason, but I suddenly received a message.
Cherry animation was taken first.
And the news that came out was acquired by Tongji Entertainment, which had never had any animation business before.
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"Mr. Chi, what's going on over there with Tongji Entertainment?"
"Why did you suddenly buy Cherry Animation?"
Hearing the words of the vice president of the animation department, Chi Jiang was also stunned for a moment.
Because he didn't know about it at all.
Why did Tongji Entertainment buy an animation company?
But what makes Chi Jiang most unhappy is the tone of the vice president of the animation department.
It's like you owe it to the other party.
"Although Tongji Entertainment has a cooperative relationship with our film and television department, it is only limited to a cooperative relationship, how will I know their next action?"
After hearing Chi Jiang's tone, the person who came also realized that he was a little impulsive.
Quickly opened his mouth and remedied:
"I'm sorry Mr. Chi, mainly because this Cherry Animation is the company we originally planned to contact and acquire."
"Now that something like this has happened, it really makes us very passive."
Although Chi Jiang's face softened, his attitude did not change much, and he still looked very cold.
Since the influence of the film and television department has become more and more influential, the animation department has naturally suffered the most interests, not only in terms of its status, but also in terms of its copyright budget.
Chi Jiang is also used to it, but it doesn't matter, although it is a company, it is originally a competitive relationship, and Chi Jiang has no intention of being a good person.
He replied that he would ask and didn't speak again.
The subject came running violently, only to leave in a huff.
As for helping to ask about Tongji Entertainment, Chi Jiang naturally couldn't help with this.
This is obviously the next development plan of Tongji Entertainment, how could Chi Jiang take the liberty to inquire, there is no need for this.
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The acquisition of Cherry Animation by Tongji Entertainment has attracted attention only in a small area.
After all, there are so many companies in the animation track, such as the Big Three, although they have their own animation departments, but they are basically free-range.
The revenue brought in is basically negligible for the volume of the three major ones.
Penguins, kiwi fruits, although they also buy animation rights from time to time, but most of them are mainly child-oriented animations.
The influence is limited, at best a consideration to supplement its own film and television library.
The one who really attaches importance to this matter may be the largest company at Station G.
There are also quite a few people in the animation circle who have noticed this.
But everyone doesn't think that a layman like Xu Ji, even if he enters this industry, can make a big splash.
It is estimated that after being hit by reality at that time, the follow-up will run away in ashes.
The only thing worth paying attention to is why Yu Longwu agreed to be acquired.
The previous attitude was so hard, many companies in the circle did not agree, and they would rather be broken than whole.
As a result, he sold the company to a layman company like Tongji Entertainment.
The only explanation is that Xu Ji gave too much.
Thinking of this, his peers inevitably became angry with Yu Longwu behind his back.
How noble it is, for a dream or something, in the end, it's not because you don't give enough.
Or compromised for money.
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Of course, the news of Cherry Animation did not attract much attention, but the follow-up actions of Tongji Entertainment made it impossible to ignore.
After the acquisition of Cherry Animation in China, Tongji Entertainment successively acquired an animation studio in the island country and the United States.
And the scale is not small, it is estimated that the acquisition of animation companies alone will cost more than 200 million.
Cherry Animation, on the contrary, is the least expensive one by one company.
Tongji Entertainment's big action made many people a little surprised.
"Tongji Entertainment, what is this for? Entering the animation industry? ”
"Xu Ji is dying! In the past, there were five film and television projects at one time, and now I have spent a lot of money to buy three animation companies, even if the cash flow is healthy, it is not spent like this! ”
"I can't understand it, forget about the domestic company, why do you go to the island country and the United States to buy an animation company?"
"Don't understand this? Xu Ji is obviously very big! However, this behavior of wanting to become fat in one bite is also very risky. ”
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In the groups of some second- and third-tier artists, many people are discussing this matter.
They don't have a lot of announcements, most of them have to rely on luck, and when they are bored, they like to talk about some gossip in the entertainment industry.
It will make you feel like you have been integrated into the heart of this circle.
You Man flew back from the United States, in fact, she didn't quite understand Xu Ji's decision.
originally sold the copyrights of "My Leader, My Group" and "Chasing the Murderer in the White Night", plus the share given by Station G, the company's funds have finally returned to the previous situation of sufficient cash flow.
But this time, the sudden acquisition of three animation companies has made the financial situation strained.
The key is that Xu Ji also emphasized that the company should not be too bad, and the level should be above the middle level in the industry.
Fortunately, the competition in the animation industry in the island country is fierce, and many companies that can't survive and declare bankruptcy are not enough, and it is easy to talk about the price.
The big head is still on the American side.,Obviously, the scale and number of people are about the same as the island country and the studio of Cherry Animation.。
But the price is more than doubled.
Xu Ji, the boss, has a strong ability to make money, but he doesn't blink an eye when he spends money.
It's actually okay to buy it alone, but the key is that the company buys it, and these people can't just let them be idle.
If it is put into operation, it is estimated that the new project over there will be a large amount of investment.
You Man is really having a headache now.
I only hope that the five film and television projects this time can be completed quickly, and then part of the funds will be recovered.
Otherwise, it can really only be done for artists like Ji Yiyang to hurry up and make money to relieve the pressure.
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You Man returned to Rongcheng, but he didn't expect the announcement to ease the economic pressure to come.
When it was before, You Man probably wouldn't care about the appearance fees issued by these announcements.
But this time, the price given by the other party, even You Man felt a little unsure how to refuse.
"What? Rap shows? ”
"I can't ......"
"No, no."
Sha Yetong has resumed the frequency of performances in the past during this time, although he is not very busy, but he is still satisfied with such a day of regular performances.
But You Man suddenly found her and asked her to participate in a show, and it was rap that she hadn't been exposed to much before, and Sha Yetong subconsciously refused.
You Man naturally knew that it was not very suitable for Sha Yetong to participate in this rap show, but who asked the other party to give the appearance fee was too high.
is close to 10 million in just one performance, and this program group is indeed wealthy.
During this time, with the suspension of "The Masked Singer" for a long time, this show called "New Rap" began to slowly become popular.
Although rap has been popular for a year or two, it still does not affect the ratings of this show, which has become the first in the same period.
And when it comes to the level of hype and marketing, even Mo Jianwen can only be regarded as a younger brother in the director team of "New Rap".
The other party is backed by one of the three big ones, Tianwu, plus it is broadcast on Penguin Video, and there is indeed no shortage of money.
Sha Yetong's refusal was within You Man's expectations.
After all, there were many previous shows, and Sha Yetong didn't even ask, so he pushed it directly.
But this time it was different, You Man began to show his soft grinding and hard bubbles.
"Why don't you ask Xu Ji and see if he can help write a song?"
Seeing that it had been ineffective, You Man simply proposed Xu Ji.
She knew that although Sha Yetong didn't say it, she still wanted to sing a new song.
Since the release of the second album, Xu Ji has not written many new songs for her.
And filming is busy, the new album was only released this year, and Sha Yetong was not embarrassed to mention the third album.
Hearing You Man's suggestion, Sha Yetong suddenly became interested.
If there's a new song to sing, it's not like you can't participate in this show.
Although he had not been exposed to this field before, Sha Yetong was not completely ignorant.
In terms of her talent, in fact, a song genre like rap is really not much of a challenge.
She also sang some rap songs when she was bored before, and it didn't feel very difficult.
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"Rap show?"
Filming for "Infernal Affairs" has been going on for a month, and so far it is going well.
And this kind of shooting speed is actually not slow in the eyes of the two actors, but Xu Ji still feels not very satisfied.
After all, compared with when "Wushuang" was filmed, the progress is indeed much slower now.
At that time, now "Wushuang" is about to enter the final finishing stage.
And the filming progress of "Infernal Affairs" is only just over halfway.
Of course, thanks to the actors who have found them, they are all old actors, and the two protagonists are international actors, otherwise it is estimated that it will be much slower.
You Man also told Xu Ji about the invitation to "New Rap".
Of course, it is important to emphasize that because I have just bought three animation companies, the company is now short of funds, and the other party has offered a very high appearance fee.
Of course, You Man was worried that Xu Ji would refuse without thinking about it.
For these variety shows, although Xu Ji's attitude is not very annoying, most of them are too lazy to participate and feel that there is no need.
This has also led to the fact that the artists under Tongji Entertainment have become the same idea as Xu Ji.
Xu Ji immediately understood after hearing You Man's words.
I have to say that many times You Man is more like a boss than him, and he has to worry about everything.
On the contrary, he didn't worry much about these aspects on weekdays, and threw them to You Man to deal with.
"There's nothing wrong with songs."
"Of course, the premise is that you have to convince Tongtong to go, I can't force her."
Xu Ji replied.
After hearing Xu Ji's words, You Man immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Look at this matter, it should be stable.
Sure enough, after hanging up the phone, after hearing Xu Ji say that there was no problem with writing songs, she also agreed directly.
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"Did you get a reply?"
In the program group of "New Rap", director Yao Ge asked.
"Director Yao, we have sent invitations to about 30 singers, and now there are more than 10 people who have clearly agreed."
"Five people refused, and the rest have not yet given an answer."
"Wouldn't it be a little bad for us to do that?"
"If you agree, and don't invite it when the time comes, you will offend people."
The assistant director said with some concern.
The main reason is that Yao Ge's operation is a little too confusing.
He didn't quite understand it either.
Why do you send invitations to so many singers?
When the time comes, they will repent and the Jedi will offend people.
Yao Ge was also stunned when he heard the assistant director's words, he actually didn't expect that so many singers would agree.
But still keep the answer firm:
"It's okay, didn't we write tentatively on the invitation?"
"And it also shows that there may be temporary changes, which leaves a little room for negotiation."
Yao Ge's words are actually just talking.
People are not stupid, and they still know whether they have been tricked.
"By the way, director, Sha Yetong also agreed."
"An email just sent by Tongji Entertainment in the morning."
Yao Ge was also stunned when he heard the assistant director's words.
"Promised?"
"Really?"
Yao Ge felt a little incredible.
Mainly because it is difficult to invite artists from Tongji Entertainment.
Sha Yetong basically doesn't have to think about it.
If it's some commercial performances, it's still possible.
For this reason, Yao Ge directly asked the assistant director to issue a terrifying appearance fee.
Such a price, even if the other party is a super first-line singer, is a bit exaggerated.
originally thought that Sha Yetong was unlikely to agree.
After all, the other party is the director of Tongji Entertainment, and he is indeed the master of money.
I just didn't expect it to be successful?
Yao Ge's first reaction was a little incredible, and secondly, he began to feel a little distressed about the money, and even felt that there was no need to count Sha Yetong in the guest list this time.
But soon he shook his head.
Since Sha Yetong agreed, even if it was a horror with a high appearance fee.
But the popularity and traffic brought by it are obviously absolutely unique in the entertainment industry.
Such an opportunity cannot be missed, maybe the next episode of the show will be the most popular episode of "New Rap" so far.
At this point, Yao Ge has begun to think about what kind of script can maximize the benefits.
The appearance fee that will be given to Sha Yetong is the most worthwhile.
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