The group was kicked out, and low presence means they are bad?

#Bai Xingjian meets with Netflix staff#
#Phoenix Pictures is suspected to have reached a cooperation with Netflix#
#“Crazy” may be introduced by Netflix#
On the evening that Bai Xingjian and his group met Sofia and Charlie, news of their meeting was leaked and became a hot topic on Weibo, sparking discussion among many netizens.

[Huh? Bai Xingjian is also going to cooperate with Netflix? ]

[No wonder Bai Xingjian hasn't shown up much in this period of time. It turns out that he has been doing something big quietly. He really deserves to be my Bai Shen! ]

[Hahaha, I thought Bai Xingjian's silence during this period was due to the minor plot collapse of the drama "Kuang Biu" in the later stage. I didn't expect that he was fine at all. Instead, he was seeking cooperation with Netflix. He is really dedicated! ]

[Isn’t it just that Netflix has purchased the show “Rampage”? Can this be called cooperation? This is probably just imitating others. ]

[That’s right, it’s just a TV series. If you don’t know, you might think Bai Xingjian is working with Netflix to make a TV series! ]

[It is not certain whether this rumor is true or not. I clicked on the hot search and saw that it was all content released by marketing accounts. If this news is false, it would be even more interesting.]

[So Bai Xingjian is also starting to take advantage of the popularity of the collaboration between Youshi and Netflix? ]

[Your comments really make me laugh. You really need to take advantage of Bai Xingjian's popularity. I think it's more like you, the fans of Youshi, are taking advantage of our Bai Xingjian's popularity.]

Under these entries, fans of Youshi and Bai Xingjian inevitably started arguing.

……

Magic City.

A lounge in the Youshi headquarters building.

Because of the hot search terms about Bai Xingjian and Netflix on Weibo, Hong Xingrong called Chu Liya and Ding Yuntao over.

"So what do you think is the special content of Phoenix Pictures' cooperation with Netflix this time?"

Hong Xingrong took a sip of tea and asked Chu Liya and Ding Yuntao.

Chu Liya, who was sitting on the leather sofa, crossed her arms, sneered and said:
"What special content can there be? Isn't it just the drama "Knives Out"? I thought Bai Xingjian was so noble, but I didn't expect that he couldn't resist the temptation of Netflix and actually came to our Magic City in person to talk to Netflix."

It would have been fine if Bai Xingjian had not sought cooperation with Netflix, but now that Bai Xingjian has sought cooperation with Netflix, Chu Liya has developed some disdain towards Bai Xingjian.

What a number one figure of the younger generation in the entertainment industry, that's all.

You still have to bow down for a few pieces of silver.

Ding Yuntao nodded, obviously agreeing with Chu Liya's statement: "Anyway, apart from "Kuang Bi", I don't believe that Bai Xingjian has any other TV series that can be shown off at the moment."

Hearing their confident answers, Hong Xingrong frowned.

Because what these two people said did not touch Hong Xingrong's heart.

Hong Xingrong frowned and asked, "Did you two forget something?"

"Forgot something?"

Chu Liya heard this and looked a little puzzled. "Brother Hong, what do you mean?"

Ding Yuntao, who was standing by, also looked at Hong Xingrong with a confused expression.

It was obvious that he was also confused by what Hong Xingrong said.

Seeing their reactions, Hong Xingrong sneered and said:

"It seems like you two really forgot."

Chu Liya lifted her hair by her ears and asked, "Is it related to Phoenix Pictures?"

"if not?"

Hong Xingrong was a little speechless at this moment.

When he was working with Netflix before, he thought Chu Liya and Ding Yuntao were quite reliable.

However, judging from the current situation.

I'm afraid we have to cut their reliability in half to see their true level.

"Ohhhh, I get it!"

Ding Yuntao, who had been thinking hard for a while, interrupted and said:
"Brother Hong, are you talking about the movie 'Squid Game' that was released by Phoenix Pictures earlier?"

As soon as these words came out, Chu Liya understood instantly, and she quickly said:
"Brother Hong is worried that in addition to cooperating with Netflix through the drama "Knives Out", Bai Xingjian may also cooperate with Netflix through "Squid Game"?"

"Of course that's what it means."

Hong Xingrong nodded heavily and said, "It's mainly because the film and television companies in Coria have a very close cooperation with Netflix. Bai Xingjian may have already made plans in this regard."

"Isn't this...impossible?"

Chu Liya did not quite agree with Hong Xingrong's statement, and she gave her own explanation:

"I have done some detailed research on Squid Games before and found out that it is actually a traditional children's game in Corea. The reason why Bai Xingjian asked Corea people to film the content of Squid Games is probably because the release of All or Nothing was criticized by Corea netizens at that time, and Bai Xingjian wanted to use Squid Games to slap those people in the face.

So from this perspective, I infer that "Squid Game" will most likely be a movie rather than a TV series.

As for the market for movies on Netflix, maybe I don’t need to say more, right?”

Netflix, the international streaming media platform giant, mainly focuses on TV series and various variety shows.

As for movies, they can only be said to be an element used by Netflix as a bonus.

"It seems to be the same."

Hong Xingrong was convinced by Chu Liya's words. He couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth and smiled: "So Bai Xingjian's cooperation with Netflix this time shouldn't be a threat to us, right?"

"Of course." Chu Liya nodded heavily. "After all, the cooperation between Youshi and Netflix is ​​not on the same level as the cooperation between Bai Xingjian and Netflix. What kind of threat can this pose?"

"That's right. Even if Squidward is not a movie but a TV series, the threat Bai Xingjian poses to us can only be said to be negligible."

Ding Yuntao is also very confident about this.

"This is also true."

The smile on Hong Xingrong's face became brighter and brighter. "After all, Bai Xingjian is just a creator of individual content, and we are the builders of the platform. The content he creates will eventually be placed on our platform. Without our platform, what is he?"

……

"With a 15% investment ratio, and the production is directly from us, why do I feel that Bai Xingjian has some ill intentions?"

After returning to the hotel, Charlie still held the cooperation agreement drafted on the dining table and looked at it carefully.

"Why do you have bad intentions? Do you really think Bai Xingjian gave us a lot of benefits?"

Sophia rolled her eyes at Charlie.

According to the proposed preliminary cooperation agreement, Netflix needs to invest three million US dollars to obtain the global exclusive distribution rights of the drama "Squidward" and 15% of the copyright and derivative products income.

Considering issues of copyright and derivative product revenue before a drama has even aired is nothing but empty promises.

"That's why I said Bai Xingjian had bad intentions."

Charlie sighed, "This guy is really confident in his Squid Game. He doesn't even allow us to buy out the copyright. We can only share the profits according to a specific ratio."

"It's OK. After all, we at Netflix are not involved in the filming of Squidward and related production links."

Sophia didn't really care about it.

Netflix has two basic partnership models.

The first is that Netflix buys out the copyright and invests in filming and distribution on its own.

The second is to not buy out the copyright, but let other parties complete the investment and filming and other related matters, and then Netflix will distribute and sponsor the film. Currently, Bai Xingjian's "Kuaisan" and "Squid Game" are using the second cooperation mode.

"This is three million dollars! Are you going to use this three million dollars to test the waters with Bai Xingjian?"

Charlie's tone was full of hesitation.

Although he liked Bai Xingjian very much and admired Bai Xingjian, Charlie was still hesitant when he was asked to invest real money in Bai Xingjian.

"Why not? It's not our money, it's just the company's money."

Sophia was very open-minded. "Besides, with Bai Xingjian's fame and reputation, I think there are still many people in our company who are willing to cooperate with him."

Although Sofia is Netflix's content purchasing manager, the decision-making power in this regard is not entirely in her hands.

She still has to report to the relevant personnel before making a final decision.

"Since you've said that, you'll be responsible for connecting with the higher-ups when the time comes."

Charlie plans to put the blame on Sofia.

Sophia blinked and said, "Okay, okay, I'll go if I can. You're so timid."

……

America.

Netflix headquarters.

A woman named Pamela got the relevant information from Sophia.

"A battle royale type of series? But it seems that we already have a homemade battle royale series here?"

Looking at the document sent by Sophia, Pamela frowned.

"So what? One more is one more. After all, it was recommended by Sofia, and we should trust her judgment."

A man at the workstation next to Mela said with a smile.

His name is Hank, and he is also Netflix's content acquisition manager.

It's just that her level is slightly higher than Sophia.

If not, he might be the one on the business trip to China this time.

"That's true, and the series Sofia recommended this time doesn't require us to shoot it."

Pamela smiled faintly, "And the creator of this series is actually Bai Xingjian."

"Bai Xingjian?"

Hank looked over in surprise, "Is it the Bai Xingjian who caused such a stir with Jessica two years ago?"

"Yes, it's him." Pamela nodded heavily.

"Wang Defa???"

Hank couldn't sit still anymore, so he went straight to Mela's workstation and looked at what was on her computer screen.

Above is some introduction about "Squid Game" and Sofia's personal thoughts.

"My God, Bai Xingjian's talent is truly amazing!"

Hank couldn't stop praising her: "I can't believe how surprised Jessica would be if she knew this news."

Jessica is the new generation young female singer from America who performed on "The Voice 2024" two years ago.

As a representative of the new generation of female singers in America, she is placed with high hopes by the people of America.

However, Jessica still failed to overcome the huge mountain of Phoenix Flying in "The Voice of China 2024".

At that time, Fenghuang Yufei's song "Love the Way You Lie" caused quite a stir in America, and many netizens rushed to imitate and cover it.

So much so that the song "Love the Way You Lie" can now be seen on some social platforms in America.

This is also the main reason why Mera and Hank are very familiar with Bai Xingjian.

"Interesting, really interesting."

After taking a closer look at some of the content on the computer screen, Hank couldn't help but exclaim:
"Why do I feel that the story of "Squid Game" is much more exciting than that of "Limitless"? "

"Limitless" is an upcoming battle royale series on Netflix.

And what's quite coincidental is that Netflix purchased the copyright of the series "Limitless" from Japan, and the relevant filming team also came from Japan.

"Corea, Neon, and China, wow, when "Squidward Games" and "Limitless" are broadcast, they will definitely be the focus of attention."

Hank said this with excitement on his face, and it was obvious that he was already looking forward to the broadcast of these two series.

Pamela nodded and said, "From what you said, it seems that you are planning to broadcast these two dramas together?"

"If there is such an opportunity, why not?"

Hank smiled and said, "This situation is just a gimmick, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Pamela began typing on the keyboard.

Then she narrowed her eyes slightly and looked at the content on the screen.

Not long after, Pamela spoke with interest:
"The filming process of "Limitless" seems to be coming to an end. If Sofia's retelling is accurate, we seem to be able to arrange "Limitless" and "Squidward" to be broadcast at the same time.

If that's all, wouldn't it be a waste of material?"

Two dramas with the same theme were broadcast at the same time.

Netflix hasn't done anything like this for a long time.

"What's the point of wasting it? After all, our primary goal this time is to create a sensation."

Hank said nonchalantly, "And I'm curious about what Mitsui will think after he learns the news."

Mitsui, whose full name is Hirokazu Mitsui, also belongs to Netflix's content acquisition department.

He is a colleague of the same level as Hank and Pamela.

The drama "Limitless" became a member of Netflix due to Mitsui's recommendation.

"What ideas can he have? He will just be dismissive."

Pamela pursed her lips, her tone a little impatient.

Mitsui is a very arrogant person and often has friction with Pamela, Hank and others.

So Pamela and Hank were not very fond of Mitsui, and sometimes even felt some resistance.

"Disdainful? I hope he can still be disdainful this time."

Hank smiled, looked at Pamela and asked, "What do you think? Is the story of "Squidward Fever" more exciting, or is the story of "Limitless" more exciting?"

"I?"

Pamela thought for a few seconds, "I can't see anything, I just feel that each has its own advantages." (End of this chapter)