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Chapter 205 [32] A shooting script from Beijing!

"The first episode had a peak rating of 13.4%, and the average rating was... 7.9%!"

When Zhang Li said the ratings for the first episode of "Toward a Republic", the originally lively box suddenly became a little quiet.

Everyone here is from the film and television industry, and everyone knows what the ratings represent.

The highest ratings are the maximum number of viewers of this drama at a certain point. The highest rating of 13.4% shows that there are people watching this drama, and there are quite a lot of them; because many TV dramas premiered on CCTV, the first episode ratings are It hovers around 10%-15%.

After all, the audience base is there. Many households in China currently have CCTV1; and many households without cable TV can only receive this TV station. Therefore, there is a reason for the high ratings of CCTV.

Ten years ago, the ratings were even more outrageous. For any drama, the ratings would be 10%-20%, with the highest being even 30%+.

So "Toward a Republic" has the highest ratings of 13.4%. There is nothing wrong with it, it's even pretty good.

The problem is...average ratings.

Generally speaking, for TV series with good ratings, the average and highest ratings are about the same.

Especially for CCTV TV series, the highest is generally 13%, and the average is at least 10%.

For example, the reason why the ratings of "Conquest" on Chang'an Comprehensive News Channel are the same as those of "Toward the Republic" is because it had no ratings base at the beginning, that is, the audience was small at first, and then more and more.

Therefore, the highest ratings occur around 20-30 minutes of the TV series, so on average, the difference will be much different.

But "Toward the Republic" is different. It started at 13.4%, and then dropped all the way, with an average of 7%... But the nature of the ratings of the two TV series is completely different.

CCTV has done enough publicity, and some viewers are full of expectations for the drama "Toward a Republic", so they all started watching it as soon as it aired.

"The ratings peaked at 8:06, and then... they dropped all the way!"

"After the first episode, the ratings are only 5.3%!"

Zhang Li's words made everyone in the box look down again.

The ratings have been declining, which is a serious problem, indicating that the audience does not like it. At first, it may be because of the promotion and the name of "Toward a Republic", but then after looking at it, I found that it was not the same, so I stopped watching or changed the channel .

"Don't worry, let's watch the second episode!"

Ye Daying was comforting him, and everyone in the box had mixed emotions.

This drama took a full 4 years from script to completion; it can be said that all the actors have devoted their efforts; Teacher Wang Bing, who is in his 70s, plays Li Hongzhang, and Teacher Lu Zhong, who is in his 60s and plays Cixi, is enough. I haven't been back home for more than half a year.

Everyone worked hard and wanted to make this drama a success. After watching it, everyone felt that this drama would definitely be a hit. Not to mention surpassing the ratings of "Yongzheng Dynasty", CCTV ranked among the top ten ratings in the year. It's time to rush, right?

Unexpectedly, the first episode encountered a waterloo, which made a group of crew and creators who had a celebration party here unbearable.

In fact, Chen Yu is the most knowledgeable among everyone here.

The first broadcast ratings of "Toward a Republic" were indeed extremely bleak; a good TV series requires a foundation of accumulation and viewing, and it must be verified by time to prove its value.

Just like "The Ming Dynasty 1566" that Zhang Li is going to film next, the ratings data can be said to be even more exciting, even to the point of death.

It was finally won by Mango Channel at a high price in a bidding war between CCTV and Mango Channel. The final premiere set a record for Mango Channel's worst ratings of the year - the average rating of the first episode was 0.41%, not even 0.5%. By then, it was only a quarter of Mango Channel’s average ratings at the time.

The capital lost all their money, and after more than ten days of airing, it was removed from the shelves and replaced with Korean dramas.

Can you say that this TV series is not good?

9.7 points!

But it just has no market and is not recognized by the audience. What can you do?

"Drink, drink!"

Seeing that everyone at the table was not in high spirits, Ye Daying hurriedly raised his glass, and everyone had no choice but to continue drinking with their own thoughts.

Soon, the second episode of "Toward a Republic" began to air.

Zhang Li was not even interested in eating at all. He took out his phone and talked on the phone with the person in charge of the ratings at CCTV. It could be seen that the ratings for the second episode were still very unsatisfactory.

"The second episode's opening ratings were 4.71%..."

Zhang Li said with a somewhat embarrassed expression. Now no one dared to expect anything more.

Ratings are not like later generations of webcasts. The first two episodes can directly pronounce a death sentence. If it doesn't work, it won't work. There is no chance to make a comeback in the future, because viewers who don't watch it are unlikely to continue to watch it. There are very few. .

Unlike online broadcasts, word-of-mouth has fermented, and many viewers who had not watched it before will continue to click on it to watch it.

Once the TV station airs it, there is no reason to watch it back unless you wait for the second round of airing.

"I'm sorry, everyone!"

Zhang Li had a bitter look on his face. Apart from the investor Liu Wenwu, he, the chief director, should be the most disappointed. The others were most unhappy because the audience didn't appreciate the drama they worked so hard on, but what did they earn? Got them all.

Liu Wenwu was miserable, and he must have to pay for it.

As for Zhang Li, he originally wanted to use this drama to make his name, but now he probably has to continue his studies; "Toward the Republic" is the first TV drama he directed.

"Hey, let's go!"

"What the hell is this? Tell me!"

"It makes no sense, it's just like my "Qianlong Dynasty"!"

Ye Daying stood up directly, winked at Jiana Shahati, and at the same time said to Chen Yu: "Xiao Chen, let's go have a drink together?"

"This……"

Chen Yu glanced at the people present, and Zhang Li was already waving there: "Let's go, let's go!"

How can I still eat this meal?

"Okay, see you next chapter guide!"

"..."

Chen Yu greeted everyone in the box one by one, and then said to Ye Daying: "Director Ye, I'll go to the box next door to say hello. I'll be there soon!"

"Well, I'll wait for you outside!"

Ye Daying walked out as he spoke, while Chen Yu walked to the next box and exchanged contact information with Li Guangjie.

"This old Zhang is probably going to be sad again!"

Outside the corridor, Ye Daying was smoking a cigarette and chatting with Jiana Shahati; when she saw Chen Yu coming out, she couldn't help but be stunned: "So fast?"

"Well, we just exchanged mobile phone numbers!"

"There are too many people, and I'm embarrassed!"

It was a long time, and I was worried that Ye Daying would be waiting, and all the people sitting there were old artists. The longer Chen Yu stayed, the worse it would actually be. He sneaked in to get his cell phone number, and no one else recognized him. This was the fastest way to escape.

"Let's go, let's find a place to have a drink!"

Ye Daying greeted him and quickly found a...cafe. Chen Yu thought he was going to a bar or something.

I didn’t expect that what he meant by drinking was coffee?

"Xiao Chen, are there any dates for April and May?" Ye Daying asked. Chen Yu really didn't have any TV series to shoot next, so he nodded: "Yes, we are free after the end of March!"

"Then you have to do your brother a favor!"

As he spoke, Ye Daying actually pulled out a script from his arms and threw it in front of Chen Yu: "Brother, I am almost unable to make a living in the film and television industry. I got this from Wan Fang with great difficulty. Originally, the male lead I have already chosen the number, who would have thought..."

"Hey hey hey!"

He was crying miserably. If anyone really believed it, there would be a ghost.

No one who is poor can be poor, and no one in this industry can't afford to eat, he will not be unable to eat. He is the most awesome in this industry. He can do movies and TV shows that others cannot make.

Anyone who can't establish a relationship can always find him. Will such a person not be able to eat?

The reason why he was laughing was, of course, because he had kicked out the original leading male lead; the reason was very simple, Chen Yu was better than the one he had previously chosen. Chen Yu had just won the Best Actor. Among the current male actors , which one can compare with it?

"no problem!"

Chen Yu agreed directly without even thinking about it.

There was nothing to refuse. In his impression, the TV series and movies produced by Ye Daying did not seem to be big hits, but they did not have any notable points. This was purely regarded as a favor, and then he took this line.

Not everyone can squeeze into Beijing Circle, this is called a stepping stone.

"readily!"

"I just like your size!"

Ye Daying agreed without even reading the script, and Ye Daying felt very happy.

"This drama was supposed to premiere on February 2th. As soon as you won the award, I found the male lead to be distasteful!"

"So the boot time was changed!"

"..."

Chen Yu really felt sad for this actor!

Sorry, buddy, I didn’t want to either.

He subconsciously flipped through the script that Ye Daying threw to him. When he looked at the companion piece to "The Empty Mirror" on the page, his expression changed slightly, and he was a little surprised when he saw the signature below.

The TV series "The Empty Mirror" was a sensation across the country in the past few years. The ratings were the highest during the break that year. Several actors in it seem to be popular now.

Although Chen Yu has never seen this drama, he has heard of it. He has forgotten about the starring roles. He knows the director. Their senior in drama, Yang Yazhou, one of the big guys in the Beijing circle, is currently in Beijing. Among the directors in the industry, he is also ranked high.

The screenwriter and original author of this TV series is the signature of the script in front of me - Wan Fang.

The daughter of Cao Yu, the ceiling in the domestic drama industry!

This screenwriter is currently very famous in the circle. First, his father and mother, and her mother are also descendants in history textbooks; second, he is also capable and is a quite famous writer who has published several best-selling novels, such as "Empty Mirror", "Happiness Party" and so on.

"Teacher Wan Fang's new work?"

Chen Yu raised his head and asked.

"Yes, I snatched it!"

"..."

Chen Yu was sweating a little, brother, you are really brave.

"He's the leading male lead, but I can't afford the salary. I can only pay him the same as before, 1 per episode!"

"If it gets popular, I'll give you another red envelope, brother; if it doesn't get popular, just pretend I didn't say anything!"

Ye Daying was smiling there, and Chen Yu couldn't help but said: "Director Ye, can I ask who the actor you chose before is?"

"You are also in the movie, Sun Honglei, the one in "Zhou Yu's Train"!"

"..."

I rely on!

Sun Meili, I was wrong.

Chen Yu really felt that Sun Honglei was pitiful. He stole two roles from him in a row. It would be unjustifiable for him not to take care of him in the future.

I really didn’t catch you doing it alone!

I don't want to either.

"If that's okay, you can go to the company tomorrow to sign a salary contract!"

"Then after you finish there, you can join the group at any time. I'll turn it on immediately. You have to be low-key this time, not so high-profile!"

Previously, Ye Daying's launch conference for "Qianlong Dynasty" was very grand, but he didn't expect to rush into it. Now he was obviously a little embarrassed. After all, he didn't think it was okay, but his family still wanted to face it.

"Okay, then this script -"

"Take it back, I still have it!"

Ye Daying waved his hand, while Jiana Shahati on the side did not speak during the whole process and ordered 2 cups of coffee and snacks for the two of them.

At around 10 o'clock, Chen Yu finally returned to his company dormitory.

He did not open the script immediately, but turned on the computer and checked some news about "Legend of Sword and Fairy".

Then he took out his mobile phone and called Yang Lu, the legal counsel of his company.

"Tomorrow you go to the Softstar company of "Legend of Sword" and inquire about the film and television adaptation of their "Legend of Sword and Fairy" game. It seems that they want to sell it to external parties!"

"I'll send the company address to your mobile phone later!"

Although "Fairy Sword" is a stand-alone game launched by Baodao Daewoo Company, they currently have a subsidiary in both the Magic City and the Imperial Capital. Yao Zhuangxian, the father of the film and television adaptation project, happens to be in this company in the Imperial Capital. The company serves as general manager.

He is not on Treasure Island, but in the Imperial Capital!

Chen Yu planned to test the situation first and then see what the next step would be. It was impossible to compete with CCTV for the copyright. He just wanted to consult and grasp the latest developments.

Chen Yu will definitely win the male lead in this drama.

Although he became the Berlin Best Actor, if he were another actor, he would probably have continued to make movies; but Chen Yu doesn't know that. He doesn't have so many proud thoughts. Any drama that can be a hit is fame.

First, make your reputation number one in the country, and then put everything else aside.

"Director Li's side should be wrapping up soon, right?"

Li Yang is currently selling the copyright of "The Blind Shaft" overseas and participating in various film festivals to try to sell this movie to more countries!

Thinking of this, Chen Yu checked the time and called Li Yang.

(End of this chapter)