Chinese Entertainment's Super Rich System

"Brother, thank you so much for introducing me to an agency."

"How about I treat you to a midnight snack?" Zhou Ye was very happy to be signed with Liu Yifei's company.

The Performance Department of Beijing Film Academy seems to be a reserve of stars.

Celebrities in the entertainment industry seem to make a fortune every day.

But Zhou Ye, a student at the Beijing Film Academy, knew very well that studying acting would really lead to starvation.

Take the class of 2015 as an example. There were 50 people in the Performance Department, but only four of them signed contracts with film and television companies, art troupes, theaters, etc. before graduation.

The vast majority of people are unemployed after graduation.

As for the official statistics, the employment rate of undergraduate graduates reached 95.77%, but that is all nonsense.

Among the 95.77% employment rate, 70% are freelancers. Those who study acting and work as freelancers, to put it bluntly, are just playing extras in film and television bases.

Although special actors can earn 500 or even 1,000 yuan a day, and appear to make 10,000 or 20,000 yuan a month, in reality, there is not work every day, and no one can sustain this precarious life for too long.

Most students who graduate from Beijing Film Academy play minor roles while taking civil service exams.

If you are a girl, you can find a good husband and marry him, which means you have solved the employment problem.

Yang Hao lowered his head and glanced at Zhou Ye, who said he wanted to treat him to a midnight snack.

He reeked of alcohol, and it was obvious that he had just had dinner. Yang Hao didn't believe that the other party couldn't see that.

Late at night, a girl wants to treat a tall, rich and handsome man to a midnight snack. The little thoughts behind this are obvious.

Xiaohua now really doesn't want to suffer any hardship and just wants to take shortcuts.

He was somewhat tempted, but then he remembered that he had an appointment with Guan Xiaotong, and she was waiting for him in the hotel wearing a black suit.

Although I am a scumbag, I am still very punctual for my good friends.

Besides, if Zhou Ye is left with Liu Yifei to be raised, he won’t run away. There is no need to worry too much. There will definitely be a chance next time.

So Yang Hao said, "Hone your acting skills well in school, you will definitely become famous, senior brother has high hopes for you."

"Yeah!" Zhou Ye was very excited when he heard Yang Hao's encouraging words.

"Go back to the dormitory early. Senior brother has something else to do, so he'll leave first."

After saying goodbye to Zhou Ye, Yang Hao went to meet Guan Xiaotong.
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Guan Xiaotong had already taken a nice shower, put on a black suspender, and lay quietly on the bed, waiting for Yang Hao's visit.

"Knock knock knock~" There was a knock on the door. Guan Xiaotong jumped up from the bed and hurried to the peephole. She was shocked to see that it was Yang Hao standing outside the door.

"Boss!" As soon as the door opened and Yang Hao walked in, Guan Xiaotong threw herself into his arms.

Suspenders, black hiss, Valentino.

Looking down from above, he could see clearly through the gaps in her clothes. She was not wearing anything underneath, just a bright white area that hurt Yang Hao's eyes.

"Boss, I've been waiting for you in the hotel for more than an hour and thought you weren't coming." As she spoke, Guan Xiaotong took the initiative to give him a kiss.

"Boss, I am a man of my words. You will definitely come when you say so." He picked up Guan Xiaotong by the waist and walked to the big bed in the hotel.

"Can you really keep your word?" While speaking, he looked ambiguously at the lower part of Yang Hao's abdomen.

"Hiss~" When did Guan Xiaotong start speaking so obscenely?

"It's still not a big problem."

"Really?"

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Guan Xiaotong was punished for several consecutive days.

During the truce, Yang Hao put his arms around Guan Xiaotong's slender waist and rubbed her long legs.

Yu Li suddenly called.

"Mr. Yang, the post-production of the TV series "Zhu Xian" has been completed. I just watched the finished film and the effect is quite good." From Yu Li's excited tone, it is not difficult to see that the TV series "Zhu Xian" should be very well filmed.

"Okay, Yu Li, immediately contact Mango TV, Lychee TV, Blueberry TV, and several other first-tier and second-tier TV stations, as well as several mainstream video websites, to see if they are interested in Zhu Xian."

"Boss, I've already contacted him."

Yang Hao was becoming more and more satisfied with Li. There were some things that he didn't even have to explain, as the other party had done them all in advance. It was really pleasant to work with such subordinates.

"Dear, has the post-production of the drama "Zhu Xian" been completed?"

The conversation just now did not avoid Guan Xiaotong, so she heard it clearly.

She plays Tian Ling'er in the film, the most important female character besides Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao.

This is also her first drama since she transformed into a child star, which means a lot to her.

Hearing the nervousness in Guan Xiaotong's tone, Yang Hao held her smooth little hand and said forcefully, "Don't worry, this drama will definitely be a success, and I'm here. Even if this drama fails, I will still support you."

The drama "Zhu Xian" is Yang Hao's largest investment IP so far.

"Zhu Xian" is not just a TV series, it also has movies and mobile games.

TV series, movies, and mobile games, not counting the publicity costs, the investment alone exceeds 10 billion, involving the interests of five parties: the TV station, Penguin, China Film, Wanda, and Yang Hao.

As long as this IP is successful, the overall revenue is expected to exceed 10 billion.

The TV series "Zhu Xian" is the vanguard of publicity and the first step that cannot be missed.

The TV station will not allow it to fail, Yang Hao will not allow it to fail, Penguin will not allow it to fail, China Film and Wanda will not allow it to fail.

As long as the response to "Zhu Xian" is not too bad, it will not fail under the operation of absolute capital.

What's more, Yang Hao felt that the filming of the TV series "Zhu Xian" was quite good, so it would be even more difficult for it to fail.
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Sohu Building, Yang Hao’s office.

"Are the TV stations and video companies here?" Yang Hao asked Li.

"Boss, several first- and second-tier TV stations such as Litchi TV, Mango TV, Blueberry TV, and video websites such as iQiyi, Penguin, and Youku are all here." Yu Li said excitedly.

For TV dramas, TV stations are the daddies, and they usually go to the TV stations to beg them to buy the films.

It is very rare in the industry for a TV station like this to proactively approach us and seek cooperation.

The only reason this situation occurred is that everyone loves the drama "Zhu Xian" so much.

"Director Chen, Director Zhang..."

"We should have gone to the leaders' stations to discuss the purchase of films, but today we asked the leaders to come to my company in person. I am really sorry." Entering the screening room, Yang Hao greeted the bosses of each TV station one by one and said polite words of apology.

"Mr. Yang, you're welcome."

Yang Hao is worth more than 30 billion. As long as Yang Hao wants, he has the ability to communicate directly with their superiors' superiors.

Even though they were directors of film purchasing departments of major TV stations, no one dared to act pretentiously in front of Yang Hao, so they all smiled back enthusiastically. "Okay, all the leaders are busy people, so there will be no more nonsense, let's just start watching the film."

After saying a few polite words, Yang Hao ordered the staff to start showing the film.

The previous version of "Fights Break Sphere" had a total of 55 episodes, and there were big problems in the selection of actors. Yang Zi and Zhao Liying were chosen to play Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao. Although these two performed very well in the TV series, their temperaments were completely different from Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao in the novel "Zhu Xian". As soon as it was broadcast, they were criticized by many book fans.

There is another big problem, that is, in order to increase the number of episodes and make more money, "The Legend of Chusen" added a lot of water, resulting in a lack of compactness in the plot.

In the current version, Yang Hao made great changes and deleted a lot of meaningless plots.

Today, the series of "Zhu Xian" has 8 episodes less than the previous one.

The plot is more coherent and compact than its predecessor.

And because of the larger investment, the costumes, props, special effects, and action design are more sophisticated than in the previous life.

Four episodes were played in one go, and nearly three hours passed.

"After watching the first four episodes, I think everyone should have an idea of ​​the quality of the drama "Zhu Xian"!" After the four episodes were played, it was time for Yang Hao to stand up and speak.

When the film was playing just now, Yang Hao had been paying attention to the reactions of the people present. From their focused expressions, and their alternating nervousness and smiles, Yang Hao knew that the show should get a good response.

"After watching the TV series "Zhu Xian", I realized that Director Yang is not only good at making movies, but also at making TV series. His filming is so wonderful."

"Yang Mi and Liu Yifei are simply the real-life versions of Bi Yao and Lu Xueqi. The casting is so perfect."

"Director Yang, how did you train Yang Mi and Liu Yifei's acting skills? I feel their acting skills in Zhu Xian are amazing. I'm looking forward to the movie."

"The costumes and props are exquisite, and the special effects are cool. This is not a TV series, it's clearly a movie."

"I think the ratings of the TV series Zhu Xian will definitely explode."

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As soon as Yang Hao finished speaking, a series of compliments came from the people present.

"Let's bid for the TV series Zhu Xian in secret."

Although the price of selling through open bidding would definitely be higher, Yang Hao didn't want that to happen.

The same drama may have very different ratings on different TV stations.

As long as the price difference is not too big, Yang Hao still hopes that "Zhu Xian" will be broadcast on first-tier TV stations.

Movies and mobile games are the mainstay of "Zhu Xian". The most important thing for a TV series is not to make money, but to gain fame.

"The secret filming method is no problem, but I need to discuss it with my colleagues." Everyone present said.

A drama of the level of "Zhu Xian" is expected to hit the annual ratings champion. Every TV station attaches great importance to it and sends a team of at least three people to watch the show.

"No problem. If necessary, we can go to the lounge next door to discuss it." Yang Hao nodded in agreement.

In 2016, the price of TV series has soared to a peak.

At the beginning of the year, before the filming of Nirvana in Fire 2 began, the price had already been raised to 1500 million per episode.

The asking price for Nirvana in Fire 2 was a bit inflated, but Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, starring Xun Ge and Huo Jianhua, was actually sold.

As soon as the project was launched, it was acquired by Penguin Video. The nearly 90 episodes cost a total of 8.1 million yuan.

The cost of purchasing a single episode is as high as nine million.

Taking into account the price of 600 million per episode sold to the TV station, the price of the two copyrights added together brings the price of a single episode to as high as 1500 million.

You should know that "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace" was sold at a sky-high price as soon as the project was launched.

"Zhu Xian" has already been completed, and given the current market conditions, it is impossible for its box office to be lower than "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace".
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In Yang Hao's office.

"Boss, these are the quotations from major TV stations and video websites." As she spoke, Yu Li handed two quotation sheets to Yang Hao.

Mango TV quoted 670 million per episode, Lychee TV quoted 630 million per episode, and Blueberry TV quoted 666 million per episode. As for the other second-tier TV stations, none of them quoted more than five million.

"Okay, the TV series "Zhu Xian" will be sold to Mango Channel." Seeing this, Yang Hao no longer hesitated and made the decision directly.

Afterwards, Yang Hao turned his attention to online broadcasting rights.

IQIYI quoted 900 million per episode, Youku quoted 920 million per episode, and Penguin Video quoted 1080 million per episode...

Penguin Video has an investment share in "Zhu Xian", so even if it quoted a higher price, it would not lose money. However, no one expected that it would quote such a high price, directly breaking through 10 million per episode.

Yang Hao feels that today's TV dramas are too crazy.

The combined price of the two copyrights of "Zhu Xian" is 1750 million per episode, and the total price for 47 episodes is 8.2 million RMB.

After deducting the production cost of the TV series, there is at least 4 million yuan in profit.

too crazy!

What kind of movie is this?
A movie that makes 4 million yuan in profit must have a box office of at least over billion yuan.

But how many movies grossed over a billion dollars in a whole year?

No wonder a bunch of movie stars flocked to make TV series during this period, simply to make money in the entertainment industry.

Arriving at the conference room and glancing at everyone, Yang Hao made the announcement without further delay.

"Mango TV has obtained the first broadcast rights for "Zhu Xian"."

"Penguin Video has obtained the online broadcasting rights for "Zhu Xian"."

After the announcement, Yang Hao took the lead in applauding, and several people from Mango TV and Penguin Video followed suit. As for the other people who had worked in vain, their expressions were a little gloomy.
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After the copyright of the TV series "Zhu Xian" was finalized, Penguin Video, Mango TV, and Haori Film and Television Media held a grand press conference.

After all, the TV series "Zhu Xian" is about to be broadcast, so it is appropriate to start the promotion from the press conference.

"Zhu Xian is scheduled to be broadcast on October 10, from Monday to Saturday, two episodes will be broadcast on Mango TV every night from 22:8 to 20:10. On October 00 at 10 pm, Penguin Video will broadcast two episodes for free, and members can unlock two episodes in advance."

Not only the leading actors such as Yang Hao, Da Mimi, Liu Yifei, and Guan Xiaotong reposted this Weibo, but also Yang Hao's good friends such as Zhao Liying, Di Lieba, Nazha, etc. also reposted it one after another.

Afterwards, Yang Hao took Liu Yifei, Da Mimi, Guan Xiaotong, Tang Yixin and others to several variety shows and accepted many interviews.

Following Yang Hao’s suggestion, a lot of money was spent on promoting Douyin short videos.

As long as you scroll through short videos, you can see some film and television editing bloggers who post the behind-the-scenes footage and trailers of the TV series "Zhu Xian".

The drama "Zhu Xian" is adapted from a novel and is naturally popular. As early as the project was launched, it has attracted the attention of many fans of the novel, game, and celebrities.

Now that the TV series "Zhu Xian" has been scheduled, coupled with a large amount of publicity, the popularity has taken off in just a few days.

Especially among college students and office workers, almost no one among these young people does not know that the TV series "Zhu Xian" will be broadcast soon. (End of this chapter)