Who is still a star after rebirth?

Chapter 142: Film and TV Copyrights worth tens of millions

February 8th is the ninth day of the first lunar month, the day when most companies end their holidays and start working again. Lin Luo, who had asked Xu Yifei to meet but was rejected, also started working again, writing the novel "The Story of Minglan" that he had been inspired by.

Regardless of whether this book will be published on Yunqi or not, it is always right to write it first, even if it means saving a few hundred thousand words. After all, the total number of words in this book is as high as 1.5 million...

Lin Luo was very resistant to writing such a large work, but he was bored recently and had no other choice but to write a novel, so he just started writing it, just to kill the boring time during the winter vacation.

Of course, the winter vacation was not all boring. Lin Luo always kept in touch with the outside world. For example, his sister Qian Xueying called him excitedly after "Kim's Secretary" was broadcast, praising how well the drama was filmed and how authentic it was.

Tonight, my sister called Lin Luo again, but I didn't expect that the first thing she said was:

"I have a feeling that if Bai Yunxian and Bai Jing can team up again to film Full House, it might become another hit when it airs!"

"Second pair?"

Lin Luo immediately understood what Qian Xueying meant: "Did Daxiao Entertainment buy the film and television rights to Full House?"

"uh-huh."

Qian Xueying smiled and said, "You, the author, will probably get the news soon. Daxiao Entertainment spent 12 million to successfully snatch Full House. Congratulations on your prosperity."

"Where did you get rich?"

Lin Luo smiled bitterly and said, "Sister may not understand clearly. The platform will deduct half of the 12 million copyright fee, which will only leave 6 million, right? The 6 million also needs to be taxed, so the final amount will probably be around 4 million."

"That's all you earn?"

Qian Xueying was a little surprised. Obviously, many companies were competing for the copyright of "Full House", including the three major companies: Kiwi, Penguin and Youku. So she thought that her brother Lin Luo would get the lion's share of the price of 12 million. Unexpectedly, she only got about one-third of the money in the end?

There is no problem with paying taxes, as everyone is a law-abiding citizen. Although Qian Xueying knows that some people in the entertainment industry like to make yin-yang contracts, she always feels that those people will get into trouble sooner or later.

But I didn't expect the platform to take so much. Although if you think about it carefully, many brokerage companies in the entertainment industry do the same and take a huge cut from newcomers.

Lin Luo smiled and said, "It's just that little, so I have already started writing my new book, but it has not been officially released yet, because I want to keep the copyright of this new book in my own hands."

"You've already started writing a new book!?"

Qian Xueying is a real fan of Lin Luo's books. She immediately became interested after hearing this: "Is it a sweet romance novel?"

"No."

Lin Luo said: "The background of the new book is probably during the Northern Song Dynasty. The content will revolve around house fighting, which is different from my previous two books."

Lin Luo’s first book, “Kim’s Secretary,” is a typical sweet romance novel.

The second book, "Full House", is a conventional romance, following the sweet and abusive route of a pair of bickering lovers.

However, these two books can be said to be of similar genres, both with modern urban backgrounds, so Qian Xueying subconsciously thought that Lin Luo's new book would also be of this type.

I didn’t expect that Lin Luo’s new book would actually undergo a transformation and directly challenge the domestic fighting. It’s quite a big leap.

"The plots of your first two books, if reproduced one-to-one and filmed into a TV series, would be a qualified urban idol drama. Your new book won't be that easy to film, right?"

Qian Xueying spoke.

Lin Luo hummed, "It is indeed easier to film contemporary idol dramas, because the world view and background are all ready-made. If a new book is made into a drama, although the plot can be reproduced one-to-one, the difficulty lies in the creation of the scene and the atmosphere of the family fight, and the acting requirements will be higher."

"Since you can think of this, does that mean that the third book is also going straight for the copyright?"

"Ah."

The electronic royalties from novels can only be tens of thousands of yuan a month. Even if there are explosive updates every day, you can only make a hundred thousand yuan a month. But the copyright of a film or TV series is worth hundreds of millions. It is obvious who is stronger and who is weaker, so Lin Luo’s goal is very clear.

Lin Luo said: "What I'm thinking about now is whether Mantianxing can directly participate in the investment when the third book is filmed as a TV series."

Qian Xueying heard Lin Luo's ambition: "Do you want to adapt your own novel in the future?"

"I just want to lead the film and television development of my novels, such as being a producer in name only, but the actual shooting and production will still be handed over to professionals. After all, I studied music, not directing or photography."

"understood."

Qian Xueying groaned and said, "It's still too far away to talk about this for now. Let's see if Full House can continue the glory of your first book."

The implication is that since "Full House" is a hit, the copyright of Lin Luo's third book will be easy to sell. Even if it is a transitional work, there will inevitably be people who want to be the first to try it.

in other words.

Lin Luo wants to thoroughly prove his worth in the film and television industry. The success of the drama "Kim's Secretary" alone is not enough. After all, a successful experience can be accidental.

After talking about the novel, Qian Xueying casually said, "My friend and I invested in a hot pot restaurant. When school starts, can you bring Longyue over to eat with us?"

Lin Luo said awkwardly: "I broke up."

Qian Xueying was stunned: "Why did you split up?"

Lin Luo hesitated for a moment and said, "Maybe we both want different things. I'm not very good at handling relationships."

"Ok."

Qian Xueying did not interfere in Lin Luo's relationship affairs, but just said it was a pity.

Finished the call with my sister.

Lin Luo received a message on WeChat from Xu Yang, the director of "Kim's Secretary": "It seems that we two brothers have to work together again!"

Lin Luo smiled: "I just heard from my sister that you have obtained the film and television rights of "Full House"."

Xu Yang laughed and sent a voice message: "Sister Xue is so well-informed. That's right, your second book has also been acquired by our Daxiao Entertainment, and I am still the chief director!"

Of course excited.

Xu Yang is now the chief director of the hit TV series "Kim's Secretary" and is very popular in the company. Many unknown actresses have begun to actively throw themselves into his arms in order to be in his new drama.

This is the characteristic of the entertainment industry.

Xu Yang was not polite and directly picked a few beautiful ones to have sex with. Anyway, that's how it is in this circle. However, he knew that important roles must fit the actors.

Those actresses who think they can become famous by sleeping with him had better give up their dreams. At most, he will arrange some small, unimportant roles for them to play.

Of course, as long as a hit can be produced, even some small roles in the drama will be enough to attract some small actors, and Xu Yang is not deceiving anyone.

Everybody takes what they need.

However, no matter how successful he was, Xu Yang never forgot that the copyright of Lin Luo's novels was the biggest basis for his success.

So after Xu Yang's position in the company was improved, his attitude towards Lin Luo became even more polite. This time it was not just because the other party was Qian Xueying's younger brother.

But it was because of Lin Luo's ability. However, Xu Yang was not a person who underestimated himself. He knew that the success of "Kim's Secretary" was due to Lin Luo's novel, but also to himself as a director.

No matter how good a novel is, without a reliable director, it can be turned into a bad movie, so the two of them complement each other!

……

Xu Yang is obviously a reliable director. Although Lin Luo had never heard of this person in his previous life, he recognized his level. So when he heard that the other party would continue to serve as the chief director of the TV series "Full House", he felt that it was basically stable.

"I'm still thinking about it."

Lin Luo said: "If your company replaces Director Xu and lets other directors shoot "Full House", it can only mean that Daxiao Entertainment will not last long."

Because the first cooperation was pleasant, Lin Luo didn't mind giving Xu Yang a hand.

Xu Yang really enjoyed it. He sent a voice message with a smile on his face. "It's mainly because your book is so good. I just need to follow the plot. As for the casting of Full House, do you have any suggestions?"

Lin Luo didn't think his words were useful: "I'm a writer and I don't know much about film and television. Director Xu will definitely make the decision on this matter."

Xu Yang's tone was as if he was negotiating: "Then how about letting Bai Yunxian and Bai Jing team up again? They are both very popular now and have become the top male and female stars in the company. The top management has decided to promote them, and the audience has been looking forward to their second team up, saying that they have a strong sense of couple..."

The tone sounded like a discussion, but in fact it was a notification. However, Lin Luo felt that there was absolutely no problem with these two people working together.

Because "Full House" is a reality show after all, it doesn't require much acting support. The men are responsible for being handsome and the women are responsible for being good-looking.

However, deep down in his heart, Lin Luo always felt a little unhappy. It turned out that he should develop his own novel. Who will play the leading male role and who will play the leading female role? In my novel, I should have the final say!

Ok.

Lin Luo's dissatisfaction probably stems from a possessiveness or even a desire for control. After all, he had achieved great success in his previous life, so he had developed a more or less domineering side to his character.

This kind of tyranny prompted Lin Luo to want to have the casting rights for "Full House", but unfortunately this was unrealistic, and he could only say that Director Xu would decide on this matter.

Wait a minute.

When I grow stronger, I can decide who will star in the TV series adapted from my novel.

When Lin Luo realized what he was thinking, he couldn't help but smile. He had originally thought that after his rebirth, he could enjoy life carefree and easy, as long as he had enough money.

But how come as you enjoy yourself, you have more desires and want more fame and fortune?

Maybe this is human instinct, and Lin Luo would not deliberately suppress this desire. If you think about it carefully, even if it is just to play with more women, he has to have a more successful career, right?
But this idea was too vulgar, and Lin Luo could not say it out loud, although he did believe in his heart that a more successful career would help him pick up girls.

"The company said that I was the one who made the decision. Of course, apart from the male and female protagonists, the decision to have the male and female protagonists be paired with the double white couple was made by the top management."

Xu Yang explained that although he was the director, he could only decide who would play the roles other than the male and female protagonists.

The so-called "Double Bai CP" refers to Bai Yunxian and Bai Jing. These two have so many CP fans that it is not suitable for them to be separated.

Daxiao Entertainment even released some gossip about Bai Yunxian and Bai Jing's romance, saying that the two were secretly dating or something, which made their CP fans very happy.

"The two white CPs are together?"

Lin Luo rarely eats melons, and it is mainly because his mother is concerned about this. As a result, Xu Yang laughed: "Brother, don't tell anyone about this. Bai Jing and Bai Yunxian have a normal relationship. The CP hype was arranged by the company, and the two of them can't resist it."

There was a pause.

Xu Yang smiled and said, "These two are professional actors. Their personal relationship will not affect the filming, so you don't have to worry about the effect of "Full House"."

After another pause, Xu Yang said, "I heard that you have a studio and have signed artists. If you don't have any resources, you can consider auditioning for the "Full House" crew. Of course, I can't guarantee that you will pass."

Lin Luo raised his eyebrows.

Xu Yang wanted to give Lin Luo some benefits. After all, there are so many characters in a play, and it is not impossible to give him a piece of the pie.

"Then let me take a look."

Lin Luo said this, but he didn't take it seriously in his heart. After all, there was only one actress in the company, Chen Miaoyi.

As for the follow-up of Chen Miaoyi, Lin Luo has already made arrangements. He heard that the project of "Princess" was being established and asked He Mingxuan to contact her.

Lin Luo plans to invest in this drama under the name of Mantianxing, and let Chen Miaoyi bring in money to play the leading female role.

After this drama is broadcast, Lin Luo will definitely make back the money he invested, and Chen Miaoyi will become a big star, just like Bai Jing now, who has turned from a nobody!

wrong.

Chen Miaoyi is no longer a complete unknown now, because "The Master of Emotion" was released during this year's Spring Festival!

As the third female lead in the play, although Chen Miaoyi did not appear on screen very often, she has left an impression on some viewers because of her beautiful looks and outstanding role.

With this qualification as a backing, Lin Luo is more confident that he can help Chen Miaoyi win the leading female role in "Princess".

Chen Miaoyi still doesn't know about Lin Luo's arrangements, and has been asking on WeChat these days when she can get a new role.

"He Mingxuan said that in the few days since the release of "The Master of Emotion", several scripts have come to me for filming, and some of the pay for the collaborations is quite high. Why don't we take one?"

Lin Luo was a little impatient and said that if you just want to make a little money, you can take any bad movie, but if you want to be a big star, you need to be patient:

"I will arrange a script that is most suitable for you. I am already in contact with them."

When Chen Miaoyi heard this, she immediately became excited: "What script? Movie or TV series? How much investment is required?"

"Web drama."

Lin Luo revealed a little: "Although the investment is not huge, you can play the leading female role, and the script is very good."

"..."

Chen Miaoyi sent an ellipsis, then asked hesitantly: "Can I not take on web dramas? My first drama was the third female role in "The Emotional Master". If I do a web drama for my second drama, my classmates will laugh at me."

It's 14 now.

Online dramas are still synonymous with low.

Although "Kim's Secretary" during this year's Spring Festival was a comeback for online dramas, hits of this level are rare after all.

In everyone's inherent impression, online dramas represent low-end and shoddy production, and Chen Miaoyi has also been influenced by this argument.

Lin Luo frowned, feeling that Chen Miaoyi had eaten too well in her first film and was actually picky.

"Go if I tell you to."

Lin Luo would not indulge Chen Miaoyi. He was even too lazy to explain that after the show was broadcast, he guaranteed that she would become famous. The other party had no right to disobey the boss's orders.

(End of this chapter)