400 New Drama Project
Hearing Yang Siwei's question, Wang Jinghua did not answer, but looked at Yang Siwei with some test scores and asked, "Siwei, what do you think?"
"You can accept it, but Brother Qin's pay must reach 120,000 per episode, so Brother Qin can meet the standards of a first-line male star."
Currently, Chen Baoguo has the highest pay for male stars in China. When filming the second part of "The Mansion" in 2002, Chen Baoguo's pay had reached 150,000 yuan per episode. By the time of filming "The Ming Dynasty" in 2005, it had reached 200,000 yuan per episode. Secondly, Chen Daoming and Li Xuejian, and the external offer reached 180,000 yuan per episode.
Li Youbin, who became popular with the drama "Bright Sword", has a relatively stable status. In the drama "Crossing the Guandong", director Zhang Xinjian gave a 150,000-year-old movie pay.
Others, such as Hu Jun, Wang Zhiwen and others, mostly have a pay of 120,000 yuan per episode.
Among the male actors born in the 70s and 5s, Chen Kun has the highest pay. With many popular TV series, his current external offer is 150,000 yuan per episode.
Huang Xiaoming, known as the newest brother of Huayi Brothers, paid for filming "The Deer and the Cauldron" invested by Huayi Brothers was also raised to 120,000 per episode. Yang Siwei was preparing to offer Qin Yu 120,000 per episode, which is a benchmark for Huang Xiaoming.
In addition, the pay of Hu Ge, Deng Chao, Tong Dawei, Yin Xiaotian and others has not exceeded 100,000 yuan. If Qin Yu really could get this price, he would definitely stand out among the people born after the 75th Five-Year Plan.
"Aunt Hua, what about your opinion?" Qin Yu was also more interested when he heard the proposal given by Kong Sheng. After all, this is a relatively mature team, both the director, the screenwriter and the producer, are experienced. It can be predicted that as long as there is no special accident, success is guaranteed. However, Qin Yu always feels that he has not figured out some things. Although Yang Siwei's analysis is some truth, Qin Yu feels that it is not a matter of pay, and he still wants to listen to Wang Jinghua's suggestions.
"It's meaningless not to accept it." What Qin Yu and Yang Siwei didn't expect was that Wang Jinghua directly gave an objection.
"Sister Hua, why? Is this pay?" Yang Siwei paused: "Yes, this movie will take two or three years to shoot, and Brother Qin's pay must exceed this number."
"It's not a matter of pay." Wang Jinghua shook her head: "Let's not talk about whether the drama "Chuangguandong" can cause a sensation as expected and become a classic like "The Great Mansion". Even if it succeeds, how many opportunities will there be for the second part to surpass the prequel?"
Yang Siwei nodded and said in a little fear: "Yes, I'm worried that if the previous work is too classic, the audience will be more likely to get it with a scrutiny."
"This is just one situation. Another situation is that I hope Qin Yu will try to take less TV series in the future, and the company will arrange more movie projects for him in the future. The company has recently received a few books and is preparing to choose two movies for Qin Yu." At present, Yang Siwei is Qin Yu's full-time agent. Wang Jinghua did not directly give instructions, but chose to discuss with her.
"Movie? Sister Hua, although movie stars are a little higher than TV stars in the circle, the overall situation in the domestic film market in the past two years is not very good. Moreover, Brother Qin has taken on "The Legend of the Contest", so he can take the lead. After Brother Qin has improved his qualifications, I am no longer planning to accept a movie invitation. If you come to one or two hit TV series at this time, your position should be stable." Yang Siwei is no longer the little assistant who just entered the industry. After more than a year of training, she can express her different opinions from Wang Jinghua.
Yang Siwei's concerns also make sense. As a brokerage company, Shiba Brokerage has investment income data for various domestic films. Although there is a small amount of investment data of film and television companies that involve its own company secrets, most of the others can still be found out in detail.
Judging from the data obtained by the company, from "Heroes of Heaven and Earth" in 2004 to "Wuji" in 2005, "Seven Swords" and "Huo Yuanjia" released at the beginning of this year, these films with investments of over 100 million have suffered losses, among which "Wuji" has even lost over 200 million.
On September 28, the latest film "Night Banquet" directed by Feng Xiaogang was released. This costume drama, known as the oriental version of Hamlet, is supported by the appeal of famous director Feng Xiaogang, and gathers Zhang Ziyi, Ge You, Wu Yanzu, Zhou Xun, and Huang Xiaoming, among many big-name stars. However, in the past month of release, the box office has been over 100 million. Although it has not yet been settled, compared with the investment of Huayi Brothers over 80 million, they will lose at least about 50 million this time. This amount of funds is more than enough to invest in a medium-produced TV series.
Major Chinese directors in China have broken their wings, and various entertainment media have begun to watch the Chinese film market, which has also cast a shadow on the upcoming "The Golden Armor in the City" and the "The Legend of the Conquest" that has not yet started filming.
"Thinking, you're too pessimistic about Chinese movies." Qin Yu smiled: "Isn't there "Crazy Stone"? This movie has made a lot of money."
"Brother Qin, that's why you are lucky enough to succeed unexpectedly." Yang Siwei curled her lips and said, "And the success of this drama is also the cost saved by you people who reduce their pay. How much does it cost to get in this drama? Teacher Xu Zheng and Teacher Liu Hua and others? And all your food and accommodation are based on the minimum standards. If everything is filmed according to normal films, all the costs should be doubled.
Qin Yu made a rough calculation. If the budget doubles, the shooting cost would be expected to be 10 million. In this case, the drama really didn't make much profit.
"Thinking, you're still a little bit one-sided." Wang Jinghua shook her head and said to Yang Siwei: "At any time, the country will not completely allow the film market to decline like this. With the further development of our country's economic level, the era of national entertainment will definitely come. Look at the country's investment in theaters has been increasing in the past two years, and even major entertainment companies are preparing to invest in the theater industry. This means that movies have only entered a trough temporarily, and the future is still promising."
Qin Yu continued: "The country cannot watch European and American videos harvest in China, and their video values are different from ours. The country will definitely increase its support for domestic videos."
Yang Siwei shook her head: "I'm worried that if Brother Qin doesn't have the box office for many films, and is regarded as Zhao Wei by the outside world, it will be troublesome."
Since "Love Deep Rain", Zhao Wei has filmed many films such as "Jade Guanyin", "The Unparalleled World", "Sunset Angel", "Heroes of Heaven and Earth", and "Green Tea", without exception, and even Stephen Chow's "Shaolin Football" has lost tens of millions because it cannot be released in the mainland. This series of experiences has also made her nickname "box office poison".
"Thinking, don't say this sentence outside." Wang Jinghua glared at her.
"Sister Hua, I will pay attention." Yang Siwei stuck out her tongue embarrassedly.
After criticizing Yang Siwei, Wang Jinghua looked at Qin Yu and said, "I don't have to take on big productions for Qin Yu. At present, the reputation of big productions in China is not very good. I plan to find two art films for you to shoot, one for the first half of next year and one for the second half of next year to see if you can win some awards. You need to consider taking on the role now. You can't refuse anyone and take on any show."
"Aunt Hua, I have already made arrangements for the first half of next year." Qin Yu looked at Wang Jinghua helplessly: "After filming Director Cheng's "The Legend of the Contest" is about to join the crew to shoot "Nightclub", and this drama is still something I invested in. This drama will be followed by "Lost in the Channel", and I will also play a guest role in it."
"I know, I have seen your "Nightclub" script. It's probably only a few months to shoot, and it's probably over in April. You're not directing or starring in the "Lost in the Channel" you mentioned, so why bother to lead the crew? I happen to have a movie here, and it's just right to connect with you."
Yang Siwei asked curiously: "Sister Hua, what kind of play?"
"Director Cao Baoping took a script and was about to find Zhou Xun. I thought it was good and stayed." Wang Jinghua took out a script from her desk and handed it to Qin Yu.
Qin Yu took it reluctantly, muttering: "I'm going to travel to Thailand with Song Ran in the first half of next year. I haven't been abroad yet."
Wang Jinghua gave him a dissatisfied look: "You have time in the future, and it is important to be busy with your career now. And you are not the first choice for this drama. Director Cao is just giving you an audition for my sake."
Chapter completed!