I really don't want to be the top streamer anymore

Chapter 145: I've done more outrageous things, so what does this mean?

This internal screening of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" was not lively or exciting, but if it was lively, it was still quite lively.

It's not very lively because no ordinary audiences, journalists, film critics or other film critics were invited.

The reason why it was lively was that all three major film and television platforms and three major local TV stations were present.

There are more than twenty platforms, big and small, in total.

Similar internal film screenings have happened before.

Most producers will definitely send out invitations widely, and almost any platform will invite.

But your invitation is one thing, and whether the platform comes or not is another.

Some small and medium-sized film and television companies, let alone inviting platforms to participate in trial screenings, most of them still need to humbly look for platforms to buy the copyrights of their dramas.

Even some large film and television companies, including Fengge, are not accepted by all platforms.

Therefore, those who dare to do this must either be producing a drama with a large investment, or have a strong cast, and the director, actors, etc. must have a very high status in the circle.

Or he is very confident in the quality of his new drama.

Almost all platforms on the invitation list attended the internal screening of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy".

Even Zhu Yu was a little surprised.

After all, she knew about the conflict between Xu Kong and Kiwi, and Kiwi actually came too.

Moreover, it was the vice president Qin Xian who came in person.

It can be seen that after the trailer of "Legend of Sword and Fairy" was released, there is almost no platform that is not interested in Xu Kong's new drama.

"In terms of financial strength, the financial strength of the three major local TV stations, including Mango TV, is actually similar."

"As for the film and television platforms, Kiwi and Penguin Video are both wealthy locals who have plenty of money. Tudou is a little behind, but they should still be able to offer a few times."

Zhu Yu showed Xu Kong the list of people who would be attending the preview.

Simply put, apart from these six platforms, the others are basically just here to join in the fun.

After all, the size of the platform is there. Not to mention the popularity of "Legend of Sword and Fairy" before it is even aired, most platforms cannot afford the copyright fees for a drama with an investment of 200 million yuan.

Especially for some TV stations other than the three major local stations, it can be seen from the dramas broadcast in the prime time that the financial situation and budget for a single drama may be at the level of tens of millions.

It is mainly the impact brought by the Internet platform, which is undoubtedly huge for these local stations.

In addition to various official TV stations, local stations such as Mango TV have also been affected to varying degrees.

"He did it on purpose!"

"It's just a job assigned by the station manager. What do you mean he can't have a say?"

In the hotel, Li Xun was very angry.

He had just finished talking to Wu Youxue, and the purpose was naturally to discuss the copyright of Xu Kong's new drama.

Not to mention the entertainment industry, even the slightly gossipy audience outside know that Wu Youxue and Xu Kong have a very good relationship.

During the broadcast of "Our Song", all kinds of rumors were flying around the Internet because Xu Kong was sold to Fengge by Fengqing Entertainment.

However, Wu Youxue still insisted on retaining Xu Kong's qualifications to participate in the competition, and during the more than one month that Xu Kong disappeared, the program team still promoted Xu Kong as the main guest.

After Xu Kong returned, he even wrote a song with the same name as the show.

Who could believe that Wu Youxue and Xu Konghou were not close and could not communicate with each other?
But he was rejected just like that.

Although Mango TV’s copyright budget is quite high this time, Li Xun still does not have full confidence.

Because of last year's New Year's Eve party, Wu Youxue has been taking leave with various excuses until now April.

Recently, Mango TV’s new dramas and variety shows have almost been overshadowed by the other two major local TV stations. Everyone, including the station director, is under great pressure.

"Manager Li, why don't we first consider the specific quotation for copyright fees?"

Another manager who came with Li Xun couldn't help but speak.

He felt that Li Xun was clearly a man with a mental problem.

For that New Year's Eve party, Li Xun was arranged by several leaders of Mango TV to be the director. The moment he agreed, he had actually already chosen a side.

Why is he still fantasizing that Wu Youxue can come to help him?

The ratings of Mango TV's New Year's Eve Gala even fell out of the top three for the first time in so many years. It's good enough that Li Xun was not held accountable for too much and continued to be responsible for Mango TV's copyright work.

It was obvious that someone was deliberately protecting him.

Now almost all the middle and senior management of Mango TV are well aware that Wu Youxue took such a long vacation on his own initiative, probably just waiting for the two directors to bow their heads.

If Wu Youxue can return to Mango in the future, it is very likely that he will not only be a director.

If there really is a liquidation or something like that, he, Li Xun, will definitely be the first one.

At this time, it was too unrealistic to want to follow the director's arrangements and please Wu Youxue at the same time.

If things go wrong, both sides might be offended and he might become the only victim.

Thinking of this, he subconsciously took a few steps away from Li Xun. He couldn't get too close to him, so as not to be implicated.

Although Xu Kong himself has always had the decision-making power for this internal film screening, including the specific invitation list, he was also the one who decided it.

But the specific implementation will definitely be handed over to Fengge’s film and television department.

This matter is still under the charge of Manager Yan Rui, who made the decision to launch the "Legend of Sword and Fairy" project.

In this regard, the old man has rich experience.

Xu Kong even predicted the bottom price of each platform.

"On the online platforms, like Kiwi and Penguin, the base price should not exceed 8 million per episode."

"As for the TV stations, the base price for the three major local stations should be around 6-7 million."

Because whether it is broadcast on satellite TV or on the Internet platform, the exclusive broadcasting rights are sold directly, and this price is considered quite high.

It is quite rare for Xu Kong to receive such copyright fees for his first self-directed and self-acted play after coming to Fengge.

"Manager Yan, which company do you think is better to cooperate with?"

After listening to it, Xu Kong did not worry about the copyright fee, but took the initiative to ask.

Copyright fees are of course the most important consideration, but in addition to that, what still needs to be paid attention to is the influence of the platform and TV station itself.

To put it bluntly, the upper limit of the same drama will definitely be different when it is broadcast on Beijing TV and Mango TV.

After all, there are obvious differences in the audience base on both sides.

"Of course I'll choose the one that pays more."

Yan Rui answered without any hesitation.

But he continued to add:
“But if the bids are not much different”

"Mango TV, one of the three major local TV stations, is definitely the best choice. Their publicity channels and promotion capabilities are definitely among the best in the industry."

"As for video platforms, I would not recommend Tudou unless the offer is particularly high. The number of users is still far behind Kiwi and Penguin."

Yan Rui knew what Xu Kong was thinking.

Although Xu Kong himself is also the producer of this drama, it is also a drama that he directed and acted in himself.

In addition to copyright fees, external reputation and influence, including popularity after broadcast and data, all have a great impact on Xu Kong.

It might even be directly related to Xu Kong's future position and development in the film and television industry.

After all, the platform is not stupid. They spend such high copyright fees on a drama not for charity. They will take direct profits, indirect word-of-mouth influence, etc. into consideration.

If Xu Kong's new drama becomes a complete hit after it is broadcast and has good reputation, Xu Kong's subsequent dramas will only attract more of them.

Fengge Company has a lot of theaters inside, after all, it is the top film and television company in China. The internal screening of "Legend of Sword and Fairy" was held in a medium-sized theater in the film and television department.

“They are all old acquaintances!”

Qin Xiancai came in and sat down. After a quick glance, he found that almost all of them were familiar faces.

Zeng Xi from Kiwi Copyright Department and Luan Huiyuan, Vice President of Penguin.

Including the three major local TV stations, Qin Xian knew almost everyone he saw in the same industry.

And they are all the main persons in charge of copyright.

It is really rare to be able to gather so many people together.

The most important thing is that as the domestic market becomes more mature, many large-scale dramas, especially those produced by large companies like Fengge, have appeared.

In fact, before filming begins, a cooperation agreement may have been signed, and there are many cases where the copyright has been sold in advance.

The situations like Xu Kong's internal film screenings this time are becoming less and less frequent.

"Boss Qin, long time no see!"

When Qin Xian heard someone greeting him, a formal smile appeared on his face.

When I turned my head, I found that it was Li Xun from Mango.

His smile suddenly faded a lot, and he just politely replied: "Long time no see, Manager Li."

Before mangoes and kiwis came into being, they were close partners.

But after Mango started to develop its own video platform, its self-produced variety shows almost never appeared on the Kiwi platform again.

The two sides are now in a competitive relationship.

Kiwi's subsequent replacement was Ocean TV, which is also one of the three major local TV stations.

However, although it has produced many popular variety shows, its overall variety show data and quality are still not as good as Mango TV.

For example, last year, Mango TV’s show “Singer” almost stole the spotlight from all other variety shows.

Later, "Our Song", in which Xu Kong participated, also became the only hit at the end of the year.

When it comes to variety shows, Qin Xian still admires the old guy Wu Youxue. Others are trying to catch hot spots to create gimmicks for their programs, but most of Wu Youxue's programs are able to create hot spots themselves.

Of course Li Xun noticed Qin Xian's change of expression.

I was very unhappy inside, but on the surface I was still very polite and chatted with him for a while.

He knew that the relationship between mango and kiwi was very delicate, but he still felt a little unhappy.

After all, when the two sides were cooperating, the other party would not have such an expression when meeting me.

However, Li Xun obviously misunderstood Qin Xian.

The reason why he had such an attitude was not because of mango.

Although mango and kiwi have parted ways, the necessary efforts still need to be made on the surface.

Simply put, he was not targeting Mango, but simply Li Xun.

Although not many people outside may know about it, no media will take the initiative to report it.

But as an insider in the industry, Qin Xian must be aware of the various rumors about Mango over the past six months.

He was one of those who thought Wu Youxue could win.

As for Li Xun, since he was arranged to be the director of Mango New Year's Eve Gala, it goes without saying that he belongs to that side.

If Qin Xian expresses his opinion, of course he needs to keep a distance from him.

Worst case scenario, if Wu Youxue really leaves Mango in the future, maybe they can invite Kiwi to join.

To make up for the current shortcomings of Kiwi variety shows.

"Boss Qin, is our budget still the same as before?"

Beside Qin Xian, Huang Qifeng asked in a low voice.

When he heard this question, his expression became a little conflicted.

Finally he gritted his teeth.

"The maximum is eight million per episode."

"If we can get it, we'll talk about it. If not, forget it."

There must be a reason for Qin Xian's change in attitude.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for the budget for copyright fees to increase by 700 or 800 million in just a few days.

In addition to coming here and seeing almost all of their competitors, the main reason was because Feng Ge gave them the script of Xu Kong's new drama a few days ago.

In fact, from the trailer released before, you can see the production texture and approximate quality of this "Legend of Sword and Fairy".

What everyone is most worried about is the plot of the show.

After watching it, no matter how stubborn Qin Xian was, he knew that the highlight of Xu Kong's new drama might not be the special effects, but the plot.

Eight million per episode. Considering the scale of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy", the copyright fee is almost 300 million.

Although it is not the highest copyright fee for kiwifruit, it is definitely one of the best.

Qin Xian was of course in pain, but he also felt reluctant to give up like this.

Especially after the failure of "Want to See You", it was a big mistake for Qin Xian.

At least we can't make the same mistake this time.

Qin Xian still has that arrogant and conceited personality, which he probably won't be able to change in his lifetime.

But at the same time, the naked reality was before him, and he had no choice but to give in to Xu Kong.

"Thank you for your hard work, Sister Yu."

On the eve of the film screening, Xu Kong spoke as he looked at Zhu Yu who was still busying around.

This time, the internal film screening was organized with the help of the film and television department.

However, the specific work of connecting with major platforms is handled personally by the agent Zhu Yu.

Even his habit of not working overtime was broken a few times for Xu Kong.

"It's all my job."

When Xu Kong suddenly said this, Zhu Yu was stunned for a moment before she spoke.

Ever since she last saw Xu Kong and Su Zhi, she has been deliberately keeping a distance between herself and Xu Kong.

But there was nothing he could do. He was the other party's agent, and Xu Kong was a very shameless person. He still ran to her office whenever he had nothing to do.

The sudden touch made Zhu Yu's whole body stiffen in place, and her hands that were typing on the keyboard also stopped.

“I see your hair is falling out.”

Xu Kong naturally lifted Zhu Yu's hanging hair and tucked it behind her ear, and spoke as if nothing had happened.

"Thank you."

What could Zhu Yu say? She knew very well that Xu Kong's behavior, which was a bit over the line, was definitely intentional.

But if you really get suddenly excited about something like this, then that would be an overreaction.

Moreover, Zhu Yu knew in her heart that in fact, the two of them had done even more excessive things, so what did this matter.

But this inconspicuous little action made it impossible for her to calm down.

　Stop scolding me, the author has recently had a triple positive disease and I can't stand it any longer. I will take a month off and continue to update after I have adjusted myself.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)