Entertainment Empire

The circle is so big, Luo Xun and Xia Yu's actions could not be hidden from the eyes of some people. Soon, the news that he invested in a new drama and was looking for buyers spread among the crew. For this reason, Hou Hongliang even asked Luo Xun for confirmation. After a while.

"That's what happened."

Luo Xun nodded, and then complained: "I was just discussing with a third party yesterday about preparing to watch a movie. Today, everyone on the crew knows about it. Everyone must be too well-informed."

"It's not that the crew is well-informed."

Hou Hongliang smiled: "You don't want to think about where the drama you invested in was produced in the later stage. The crew is our company, or old people who have cooperated with our company for a long time. It is normal for everyone to know this news, but I guess now The entire circle knows about your investment in the new TV series. After all, major TV stations are also an important part of this circle. "

Luo Xun nodded.

Hou Hongliang is right.

The circle is so big, and the slightest disturbance can reach the ears of some caring people, not to mention that the relationships between major TV stations are intricate, and it is impossible to hide it even if they want to, so the news not only spreads throughout the crew, but also spreads All over the circle.

"It's Luo Xun again."

"He also invests in TV series?"

"And I voted together with Xia Yu."

"It seems that the previous investment in "Crazy Stone" has reaped the benefits of huge profits, but why not continue to invest in movies, but instead invest in TV series? Aren't movies relatively more familiar?"

"But it's easier to make money on TV."

"That's what I say, but I still feel that this matter is quite suspenseful. This morning I heard a buddy from the TV station say that this new drama invested by Luo Xun uses all new actors. Although the total investment is 10 million, the filming There are more than 80 episodes. Think about it, if 10 million is divided into more than 80 episodes, how much will the cost of each episode be? "

"Really or not?"

"I took 10 million to shoot more than 80 episodes. Is this because I'm crazy about money? I think the TV station is a success. Even a small TV station can't look down on this kind of shoddy work. Does Luo Xun think he and Xia Yu thought the TV station would take advantage of them and accept the show even though they knew it was a bad show? "

"..."

This incident triggered discussions within the circle.

Although I haven’t seen the finished product yet, I invested 10 million to shoot more than 80 episodes of the TV series. The cost of each episode is so cheap that it can be attributed to shoddy production. This is a very reasonable inference, so everyone’s reaction is very consistent. Either Luo Xun and Xia Yu thought they were fools and wanted to try their luck in gambling in this way, or there was something fishy that outsiders didn't know about, such as some dirty money laundering tricks in the circle.

But it shouldn't be.

If there is something fishy, ​​Luo Xun and Xia Yu can just keep a low-key deal with the TV station. There is no need to do it in a big way and attract so much attention in the circle. They seem to be confident in the works they invest in?

"Um……"

Some people who admire Luo Xun speculated: "Could it be that "Wulin Gaiden" is the TV series version of "Crazy Stone"? It is also an excellent work that is small and broad. It is too arbitrary to judge the quality purely based on cost. Every year There are many so-called big investments that have turned out to be bad dramas.”

"How is that possible?"

This statement has been opposed by most people in the industry: "The cost is low, and all newcomers, or young actors who have been in the industry for several years and have not made a mark, are estimated to be paid only two to three thousand yuan per episode. The kind that can be passed off, no matter how you look at it, it is a standard feature of bad dramas. How can it be compared with "Crazy Stone". The former is a box office miracle that has been rare in many years. It has now been made into a classic teaching case by major film schools in China. "

Similar conclusion.

There are also major TV stations.

For example, at this time, a staff member of Suzhou TV Station said in a dumbfounded tone: "What kind of investment did Luo Xun and Xia Yu make? With a cost of 10 million, if you want to shoot 20 or 30 episodes, even the actors Almost, we would be interested, but you made more than 80 episodes in one go, who would dare to buy it? "

"yes."

Someone said: "As we all know, the more episodes a TV series has, the more money it can sell. They are clinging to this point and simply shot more than 80 episodes. At a cost of 10 million, more than 80 episodes were based on quantity. To win, how bad does the quality have to be?”

"Fortunately it's a sitcom."

Another person said: "I guess they are following the routine of "All About Children". The crew set up a scene, circle a place, find a few regular actors, and make jokes in each episode. But the problem is, "All About Children" 》The actress we are looking for is Sister Dandan, and the production company we are affiliated with is also quite reliable. How can it be like them, who hired a small production company that I have never heard of, and found a group of actors that I have never heard of..."

"..."

During the conversation, Zhuo Shao, the general manager of Suzhou Satellite TV's film purchasing department, entered the office. Everyone immediately calmed down and acted honestly and hard-working in front of their bosses.

"Stop pretending."

Zhuo Shao turned down the air conditioner, and then said: "What were we discussing just now? It looked so lively. If work could be so lively at ordinary times, I would really laugh."

"Boss."

The man with glasses who had been the most active in the discussion before said with a playful smile: "How was your business trip going? Did you like the TV series you watched at the screening?"

"no."

Zhuo Shao got angry when he mentioned this: "There is no problem with the quality, but the price is too high. The lion opened his mouth. After several rounds of bidding, it was won by Lao Zhang from Blueberry Taiwan."

Everyone nodded.

The man with glasses smiled and said: "Don't worry, the market is a bit impetuous now. Recently, a film company sent us an invitation and asked us to attend a screening. I don't know where I found the Pheasant Company with an investment of 10 million. , has produced more than 80 episodes, and said it was a sitcom. My dear mother, who dares to buy this? "

"More than 10 million and 80 episodes?"

Zhuo Shao rolled his eyes and said angrily: "Why don't you just reject this unreliable invitation? What nonsense are you talking about?"

"no."

The bespectacled man smiled bitterly: "It's really hard to refuse. You don't have to look at the monk's face to see the Buddha's face. The investors of this drama are Luo Xun and Xia Yu. They are both top-notch and one of the four leading actresses. Maybe we will meet each other in the future. This is also based on the idea of ​​"Nirvana in Fire". Didn't you tell me that "Nirvana in Fire" is very likely to be a big hit. Many TV stations are eyeing it, and even Hunan TV has announced that it must win..."

Luo Xun?

Zhuo Shao was stunned.

He has not forgotten that he made a desperate move and spent a lot of money to buy "Pink Girl". This was a very important piece of experience in his many years of work, and what prompted him to make the decision was Luo Xun's performance in the play.

And now.

A TV series that sounds very unreliable turns out to be invested by Luo Xun. This requires careful consideration. You really can't refuse. I believe that all major TV stations will not refuse. Luo Xun is the guarantee of the TV series' ratings. The works he invested in, Everyone should be perfunctory. Anyway, it's just a business trip quota for the next one.

"So be it."

Zhuo Shao said: "Go back to Xiao Li."

Xiao Li is the guy who wears glasses. He said cheerfully: "Sure, no problem. I like to travel at public expense. Anyway, it's just a formality. You can also stay in a good hotel and visit Yanjing by the way."

"hehe."

Zhuo Shao smiled and was not angry. He still relied heavily on Xiao Li, and he deliberately reminded him that work is work after all, and he still needs to be a little more careful. But thinking about the nature of the work this time, he felt that this was indeed a It was just a free trip. If he hadn't just come back from a business trip and was a little tired, he would have wanted to go there himself.

certainly.

He is not interested in some TV series with an investment of 10 million, but Zhuo Shao wants to establish a friendship with Luo Xun to see if he can gain an advantage in the competition of "Nirvana in Fire". After all, the two of them have done it before We also had a friendly conversation at an insider party.

"interesting."

A colleague who was very close to Xiao Li joked: "All the major TV stations gave me face, but they sent a bunch of minions there. I guess Luo Xun's face will not look good when the time comes. "Crazy Stone" was a huge success. I guess He really regards himself as a gold medal investor.”

Obviously.

If it is a screening of a work like "Nirvana in Fire", all major TV stations will send department heads to go there in person. But if it is just a bad drama that is unreliable no matter how you watch it, then all major TV stations will send their minions to deal with it. Luo Xun was already at his limit.