Chapter 87(1/2)
In fact, what a TV series is most afraid of is that before it is released, the reputation will collapse; before it is sold, the actors will get into trouble and cannot be broadcast.
The atmosphere at the scene had become a little weird at this time.
Qin An came to Qi Yuan with an apology and said, "Director Qi, it seems that our drama can't be sold at a good price because of me."
Qi Yuan patted his shoulder.
On the stage, Zhou Yuhao held up the microphone and said, "Everyone, this time we, Yuancheng, want to try something different from everyone. This time, our "The Great Qin Empire" sells the first round of playback rights through a bet agreement."
People from various TV stations immediately whispered to each other.
"The ratings of TV series have been poor recently. The most popular urban workplace drama "Upinning" has won 7.7% of the ratings in Xidu TV."
"It's actually OK according to the ratings, so everyone can avoid risks. If the audience really doesn't like Qin An and the ratings are not OK, then Qi Yuan has nothing to say."
“This is pretty good.”
Using ratings to bet is quite common in the TV circle.
So it’s not surprising that everyone can say this on weekends.
A bet agreement is actually a way to share risks.
Those who buy dramas are unwilling to take such a big risk.
Those who sell dramas think that their dramas are worth a higher price.
Major TV stations are not very interested in Yuancheng's new dramas.
"The Great Qin Empire" is the first official film and television project in the largest ip "Five Thousand Years" series in China so far.
So whether it is readers of "Five Thousand Years" or more general public, their expectations for this drama are actually higher.
The major TV stations led by Li Pingping brought out Qin An’s past affairs, and naturally they were to lower the price.
But others seem to have sufficient reasons.
Currently in China, Qin An is indeed a negative image.
"The Great Qin Empire" is not like "Sister Lang" and "Pici Brother". It can rely on its huge guest lineup without having to go to the stars or worry about its playback volume.
"The Great Qin Empire" will definitely be on the stars.
Finally, Yuancheng Film and Television offers the condition that the ratings are less than 5 points, and each episode of 6 million increases by 0.1 percentage point, the price of a single episode will increase by 200,000.
This condition is already very good.
However, first-tier satellite TV stations such as Xidu Taiwan, Shangjing Taiwan, and Zhejiang Province Taiwan do not want to compete.
Second- and third-tier TV stations are discouraged when they see the price.
In the end, "The Great Qin Empire" was won by the Magic City Station at this price.
The director of the drama shopping at Magic City Station is a woman in her 40s named Li Muzi.
Seeing that the Magic City Station was about to negotiate a contract with Yuancheng Film and Television, Li Pingping and others were preparing to retreat.
He walked to Li Muzi and whispered: "Sister, you lost money this time."
Li Muzi smiled and said, "I heard that you had dinner with Qi Yuan last night? Why, I didn't get the kickback I wanted?"
Li Pingping also smiled and said, "I heard that when my sister bought a show, she usually likes to have dinner with the male protagonist. Is there any this time?"
Li Muzi glared at Li Pingping, who left with a smile.
Currently, more than 90% of TV stations in the industry’s drama shopping managers are women.
And a middle-aged woman.
Some TV series that may not seem to be as well-produced. If you want to broadcast a good platform, you often need to serve these aunts well.
So in recent years, I have been having dinner with these supervisors and even doing something else, from the previous heroine to the current hero.
Qi Yuan and Song Cai came over and shook hands with Li Muzi.
Qi Yuan said: "Thanks to Sister Li this time, otherwise our drama would not be sold!"
Li Muzi said: "Director Qi said this too much. Who doesn't know in the industry? We are all rushing to have a drama in Yuancheng! Our cooperation was quite pleasant before. I hope the ratings can be higher this time!"
Li Muzi has very inflated confidence in Yuancheng's drama.
After all, there are the previous "Unnatural Death" pearls and jades in front.
Moreover, the relationship between Magic City TV and Yuancheng Film and Television is indeed closer than that of other first-tier satellite TV stations.
This makes Magic City Station's desire for new dramas from Yuancheng Film and Television is something that several other TV stations cannot compare.
In fact, if the price of "The Great Qin Empire" is calculated based on the selling price of Yuancheng's previous dramas, Yuancheng will definitely lose.
But, this kind of historical drama is also an outsized historical drama.
In China, there has never been a precedent.
Even though this drama has a huge readership for five thousand years, its future is not so bright.
Therefore, many TV stations have not had that strong desire for this drama.
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After discussing cooperation with Magic City TV, the two companies naturally began the publicity work of "The Great Qin Empire".
First, they officially announced the cast on Weibo one after another.
Qin Xiaogong-Li Dasui, Shang Yang-Qin'an, Bai Xue-Tang Jing, etc.
When they saw the official announcement, netizens immediately surrounded him.
"I finally waited for you!!"
"It's been several years! I remember when Qi Yuan released the Three Kingdoms, I heard that I was preparing for such a drama, and now it's finally scheduled!"
"Looking forward! Don't ruin this series for 5,000 years!"
"No, look at the Baolian Lantern filmed by Qi Yuan and the Nezha movies, you should understand that Qi Yuanzhi is creating an unprecedented universe around the five thousand years series! And this "The Great Qin Empire" is just a small step in his plan!"
"Teacher Li Dasui!! His acting skills are super good!!"
"Wow! There is actually our Jingjing in this drama!"
Tang Jing is no longer the new actor of that year.
After Yuan Cheng filmed several popular dramas, she has successfully entered the array of first-line young actresses of her generation.
"When will Jingjing join the crew to film? I've been resting for a long time?"
"Yes! Jingjing is just a variety show this year!"
"Who is this Qin An?"
“I don’t know each other either.”
"Qin'an, a popular young actor more than ten years ago, later divorced Jiang Xiaowen, and his career was in a slump!"
"Ah? I don't know if you don't say it. Qin An is Xiao Wen's ex-husband who is addicted to gambling. Why do you want to give him a chance to make a comeback?"
"It's been 3020, and some people believe that Qin An lost all his money because of gambling? Could it be that some people don't know that Jiang Xiaowen cheated on her during marriage, right?"
"Damn it! Why should we use inferior artists? Shang Yang's reforms were so shocking! Without Shang Yang, how could our First Emperor strive for the remnant of the sixth generation!"
"I'm convinced! What did Qi Yuan think? Why do you need such an artist?"
Less than an hour after the official announcement of the lineup.
There are good marketing accounts online that have begun to transfer the divorce between Qin An and his ex-wife.
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Go to Beijing.
A certain hotel.
Tianhao's big agent Cai Jun led Jiang Xiaowen to have dinner with Li Pingping.
"Brother Li, this time our new drama is thanks to you!" Cai Jun raised his glass and said.
Li Pingping glanced at Jiang Xiaowen and said, "I am convinced of Xiaowen's acting skills. We are not in a hurry. Your drama has not been finished yet!"
Jiang Xiaowen pursed her lips, toasted Li Pingping with a glass of wine, and said with a smile: "Brother Li, I have been ups and downs in this circle for half my life. This time the company is willing to spend so much money to tailor this new drama for me. I have great expectations for this drama. Of course, good dramas need a good platform. Brother, I will give you another cup."
While drinking and chatting, the three of them seemed to be a little drunk.
"Didn't I go to the press conference of the new drama of Yuancheng Film and Television two days ago? I met your ex-husband Qin An. Do you still have any contact now?" Li Pingping suddenly asked.
Jiang Xiaowen said: "There is no contact, and I am still separated."
Li Pingping said: "I look at the public opinion on the Internet and it seems that it is not very beneficial to you?"
Cai Jun said: "Xiao Wen was still in the new moon back then, and we haven't signed a contract with us Tianhao yet."
Jiang Xiaowen said: "Brother Li, many things are indeed the case. Of course, I did pour a lot of dirty water on him under the arrangement of the company. This is a matter of no way. If I don't throw a wave of it on him, then I will become a cheating in the marriage!"
Li Pingping and Cai Jun laughed: "You really are!"
To be continued...