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Previously, the web dramas produced by their company were all low- to medium-cost, so six TV dramas were packaged for 300 million yuan. Among them, the profit of Blue Whale was only about 100 million yuan, which is relatively small compared to the profit from selling to TV stations. .

As for costume dramas, just being convincing is a huge expense.

Any large-scale costume TV series that can be put on the stage does not require an investment of tens or even hundreds of millions.

Let’s just say that for one of the large-scale war scenes, you can’t use four or five extras as four or five thousand people. That’s not to treat the audience as fools, and it’s weird if the ratings don’t get scolded.

Why, you have to hire 1,000 extras. Not counting the cost of props, the cost of these extras alone for a day is 200,000 yuan.

Extras who have been on standby for a long time will have to pay more. The price will be zero or zero, but it will be impossible to pay for less than tens of millions.

Of course, the so-called investment of hundreds of millions is a bit exaggerated. After all, the actors’ salaries have not yet been coaxed up by the popular celebrities.

But to be considered a well-produced costume TV series, it still costs 50 to 60 million yuan. Moreover, Blue Whale has always been based on the bottom line of producing high-quality products, and the actual shooting investment will only be higher.

"You have money. Tomorrow Video has just approved an additional investment plan of 500 million yuan. We, Blue Whale, have invested 100 million yuan, and our shares have been reduced to 35%."

Hearing the unnecessary worries of the major shareholders, Feng Jiming replied quietly.

There is only this major shareholder who is busy hanging around flowers all day long, patronizing the company and inserting female artists into the company, and does not even care about the company's affairs.

"Then you can't spend this money carelessly. Isn't it rare that they want to spend 100 million to buy an exclusive online drama?"

Zhou Anan couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. Zhou Anan, who seemed to have heard the report from the beautiful secretary before, made a speechless comment and then his eyes fell on the new group of beauties in ancient costumes.

Chen Bin's dress in this group really reminded him of the charming Empress Xiao in the heroic novels of the Sui and Tang Dynasties that he had seen in his previous life.

That was also his deepest impression of Chen Bin, far more than the innocent and lovely Princess Yu Shu played in another drama.

Well, it seems that the time-travel drama, whose plot was criticized by the audience for not having enough IQ, only has a movie version and has not been made into a TV series. It could be possible to obtain the copyright and slightly change the flawed plot.

As if feeling someone's gaze, Chen Bin, who was wearing women's clothing from the Tang Dynasty, glanced at the young boss with charming eyes, as if with lightning.

She had been notified by the company a long time ago, and she was just cooperating with the company's request to participate in this audition.

When chatting with other female artists in the company earlier, Chen Bin didn't disclose anything. She only thought about when the young boss would be free to help her explain the script.

"How can we buy a costume drama to be broadcast exclusively? They are willing, but I am not willing. However, what Tomorrow Video means is that regardless of the copyright of Star TV, we must have exclusive network rights. We can set the price as we like, and we can pay 20 million in advance. Deposit.”

Instead of complaining about the major shareholders who were doing nothing, Feng Jiming talked about the purpose of tomorrow's video.

Although their company owns more than 30% of the shares of Tomorrow Video, Feng Jiming's butt is very straight, and everything is based on the interests of Blue Whale Entertainment.

Stimulated by the 4 online dramas they had previously aired, the number of paying members of Tomorrow Video has increased by nearly 10 million, with revenue exceeding 60 million, which has attracted the attention of peers.

In addition to the two online dramas that have not yet been launched, one of which has the participation of the innocent goddess Liu Feifei, the management of Tomorrow Video has great expectations and believes that it can increase at least more than 8 million paid members and 50 million of revenue.

Although these revenues are nothing compared to the 300 million expenditure, it is already a very good start for Tomorrow Video, which is the first to trial a membership system on a video website, and can even be said to have exceeded expectations.

Therefore, when Tomorrow Video started its second round of financing, it also continued to extend invitations to Blue Whale Entertainment.

This time, they hope to win the exclusive online rights to Blue Whale Entertainment's costume dramas, because the audience for costume dramas is unmatched by other urban dramas.

They are not short of money, but they are short of quality TV series.

For Tomorrow Video, which has high-quality cooperation and Blue Whale holds equity, acquiring the TV series copyright of Blue Whale Entertainment is the safest and most cost-effective investment.

"I do have two plans, but I need you to take care of some things."

Through Chen Bin's charming style and Hong Kong actress Yu Qiaoen's costume photos, Zhou An'an already has two plans in mind, and also thought of another movie that had a good reputation but was cut due to some problems in the early stage of release. A Tang Dynasty court drama that became a photo post.

In her previous life, Zhou Anan also spent a few dollars on a certain treasure to buy the original version of a certain cloud link without the photo sticker. The plot and persuasion were pretty good, and overall it was remarkable.

If you want to make that "Wu Mei Niang", you have to withstand the big scissors coming to your door, otherwise everything will be in vain.

According to the existing rules and the energy of the Blue Whale, it might be possible to achieve this if no one interferes.

In addition, the number one female lead must be a female artist from her own company, and one of the number two female leads, the Hong Kong female artist from the original version, is outstanding.

"No problem, just say it and I'll do the rest."

After hearing what the major shareholder said, Feng Jiming said comprehensively.

"Okay, I will send you the outline of the script when the time comes, and you can take a look at it first."

It was not appropriate to talk too thoroughly about the topic on this occasion, so Zhou Anan stopped talking and focused on the rounds of female costume artists, while also mentally searching for suitable heroines for the two costume dramas.

There are three main female characters in "Myth", and there are more female characters in "Wu Mei Niang", but only three or four of them are outstanding.

Currently, there are about thirty female artists under Blue Whale, which can completely fill the gaps. Of course, some of these roles will also be given to other cooperating film and television companies in exchange for suitable resources.

Eating alone is always a bad idea in the entertainment industry.

Although the company had previously sent invitations to all its agents, after reading the rough script, only fifteen or sixteen people came to audition. Adding in the dozen or so female artists from other companies who heard the news, that is, five group auditions.

Within an hour, the audition was over.

The five interviewers all closed the so-called scoring book tacitly.

"Mr. Feng, Mr. Zhou, I think Yu Qiaoen, Hu Ruoxuan, and Chen Bin are more in line with the personalities of the three Dugu sisters. Among them, Yu Qiaoen's temperament matches the third lady Dugu Jialuo very well."

When he came to the lounge, He Shuwei, who was drinking coffee, was the first to speak out his 'thoughts'.

If you want to do a show, then do the whole set.

The two bosses had set up a stage, and he always had to sing along, so as not to make things difficult for the two bosses once word got out.

As a well-regarded TV drama director who joined Blue Whale not long ago and has not had many works, He Shuwei urgently needs the approval of his boss to stabilize his position and then convey this influence to the crew, so that he can direct more easily.

"Director He's idea coincides with mine. I also think the temperaments of those three are very suitable for the three female characters in the play. Mr. Zhou, what do you think?"

Glancing appreciatively at the discerning Director He, Feng Jiming felt that there was nothing wrong in handing over this costume drama with an investment of more than 50 million to him.

It was a bit embarrassing for him, the general manager, to say this first.

However, of course, one cannot handle this kind of thing alone. The main culprit shareholder must be dragged into the water.

"I think it's very suitable. Director He is indeed a leader in the costume drama industry and is very accurate in judging people. Director Wang and Director Shen, what do you think?"

Zhou Anan nodded affirmatively and asked about the two great directors who participated in the interview.

"I think that's okay too."

"I think it's good."

Everyone knew that Wang Jing and Shen Yutian would not dismantle the two bosses and nodded in agreement.

"Since everyone has similar opinions, it's settled. Mr. He, the crew's preparations still need you to catch up as soon as possible."

Looking at each other in understanding with the major shareholder, Feng Jiming smiled and said to He Shuwei.

"Mr. Feng, don't worry, I will make the crew's preparations as soon as possible."

After hearing General Manager Feng's instructions, He Shuwei quickly assured.

At this time, General Manager Feng's secretary walked in quickly and whispered something in his ear, which made General Manager Feng's expression change.