This star’s style is wrong

"Boss, I went to follow up on Wang Kai's film contract. The boss has to make his own decision on this matter."

Qiao Yinghong started out as an agent. Although she is now the vice president of Ark Culture, she is mainly responsible for the content of the agency contract.

This time Fang Xing decided to let Wang Kai play the role of "Prince Xiao Jingyan" in the new drama "Nirvana in Fire".

The boss has made a decision, and the rest is naturally left to the subordinates to discuss.

Qiao Yinghong heard about this and followed up personally, but there was still no progress.

"Wang Kai's contract hasn't been finalized yet? Is it Wang Kai's personal problem or his company's problem?" Fang Xing was a little surprised. It had been almost a week.

"It's like this. Liu Shijie from Huahuo Media proposed a cooperation plan. He wanted to invest in "Langya Bang", and Wang Kai's salary was 10 million as an investment. In addition, Huahuo Media also asked for an investment of another 10 million to make up for it. 20 million investment amount." Qiao Yinghong told Huahuo Media's plan.

Fang Xing frowned after hearing this and did not answer immediately.

If you just look at the plan proposed by Huahuo Media, it is actually a relatively common model in the entertainment industry.

There is nothing wrong with this plan in general, but there are still some minor problems in some details.

To put it simply.

Huahuo Media’s plan is equivalent to using 10 million yuan to make an investment of 20 million yuan.

In the financial market, money can make money.

Just this hand from Huahuo Media is considered a profit.

However, this is not the most important thing.

The most important thing is that Wang Kai's 10 million remuneration is also used as an investment, accounting for the investment ratio of "Nirvana in Fire".

There are some subtle details here.

Strictly speaking, Wang Kai's 10 million remuneration does not entirely belong to Wang Kai.

Because Wang Kai has a management contract with Huahuo Media.

When Wang Kai signed a management contract with Huahuo Media, he was just an 18th-tier actor.

Usually when a contract signed by an 18th-tier actor like this, the share ratio with the agency is 2:8, with the agency getting 8.

A better contract can also be 3:7, with the brokerage company getting 7.

Calculated according to 3:7, out of the 10 million salary, 3 million belongs to Wang Kai.

However, Huahuo Media wants to use this 1,000 remuneration to invest in "Nirvana in Fire".

With Liu Shijie's character, it is impossible for Huahuo Media to bring Wang Kai to play with this investment contract.

In other words, if the investment in "Nirvana in Fire" makes a profit, Wang Kai will only receive 3 million in the end.

Of course, if "Nirvana in Fire" hits the market and this investment is wasted, that will be another story.

In short, this plan is actually that Huahuo Media uses the remuneration of its artists to invest, and the money earned has nothing to do with the artists.

In fact.

Huahuo Media's doing this has nothing to do with Fang Xing.

Because that is Huahuo Media’s own business.

However, it has always been very difficult to get a share of investment in Ark Culture’s projects.

Even if a giant company in the film and television industry like Penguin Pictures wants to invest in Ark Culture projects, it needs to provide hard-core resources in exchange.

Huahuo Media has Wang Kai in their hands and wants Ark Culture to accept their investment.

If this is a game of chess, I have to say that Liu Shijie is very good at chess.

Fang Xing thought carefully for a while and said, "Let's do this. Invite Wang Kai and the person in charge of Huahuo Media to come over and have a chat in person to see what they want."

…

the next day.

Qiao Yinghong made an appointment with Liu Shijie, the director of Huahuo Media, and Wang Kai's management team to discuss the contract.

Originally, Liu Shijie was planning to let the company take full responsibility for Wang Kai's film contract, and was not prepared to let Wang Kai come.

When Qiao Yinghong was an agent, she knew the rules of the entertainment agency industry very well, so in addition to contacting Huahuo Media, she also contacted Wang Kai himself.

Ten o'clock in the morning.

Qiao Yinghong is in the conference room preparing the contract and information to be discussed today.

After Fang Xing came in, Qiao Yinghong first leaned into Fang Xing's ear and reminded: "Huahuo Media probably doesn't want Wang Kai to come over to negotiate the contract. However, I called Wang Kai. He had work this morning and couldn't Come on time, but he repeatedly emphasized on the phone that he would come as soon as the work was over.”

Fang Xing nodded and said, "Ask the front desk if anyone from Huahuo Media has arrived. If so, bring them over."

Qiao Yinghong pressed the hands-free button on the landline in the conference room, and then pressed the number representing the front desk: "Xiao Qiao, are the people from Huahuo Media here? When they arrive, take them to conference room 2."

Didn't have to wait long.

Xiao Qiao at the front desk led four or five people in. They were the management team of Huahuo Media.

The leader is Liu Shijie, the director of Huahuo Media.

Although his position is director, he is basically in charge of Huahuo Media's affairs.

Because the big boss of Huahuo Media is not in the film and television industry, but in the cold chain meat products business. He wears the title of president, but never cares about the company's affairs.

"Mr. Fang, hello, hello." Liu Shijie was very enthusiastic. As soon as he came up, he stretched out both hands, grabbed Fang Xing's hand and shook it several times.

After all, he is an agent by background, and Liu Shijie's communication skills are indeed strong.

At least when they meet, they smile and shake hands warmly, which really makes people feel comfortable to get along with.

"Sit down, sit down."

Fang Xing withdrew his hand and asked the Huahuo Media team to sit down. Then he looked at Qiao Yinghong and motioned for her to take charge of the conversation.

Qiao Yinghong took out a contract, handed it to Liu Shijie, and said, "Mr. Liu, this is the film contract our company has prepared for Mr. Wang Kai. You can read it first."

Liu Shijie opened it and took a few glances, mainly looking at the amount of the remuneration.

Fang Xing didn't want to cause trouble and didn't want to pay Wang Kai's salary, so the contract directly stated 10 million.

This price is Wang Kai’s current market price.

In fact, if Fang Xing wanted to reduce his salary, a 20% discount should be possible.

However, the director of Huahuo Media in front of him had too many ideas, and the more he pushed, the more trouble he got, so he simply settled for the market price.

After reading the contract, Liu Shijie closed it, crossed his fingers, looked at Fang Xing with a smile, and said, "Mr. Fang, I don't know about my idea of ​​investing in the "Nirvana in Fire" project. What do you think?"

He knew very well that the person in charge of Ark Culture was Fang Xing, so when he spoke, he only looked at Fang Xing.

However, Fang Xing did not answer his words.

Qiao Yinghong kept smiling and replied: "Mr. Liu, the investment for "Nirvana in Fire" has been in place, and there is no shortage of money at the moment. If there are projects that require investment in the future, we will look for opportunities to cooperate."

Liu Shijie lowered his head with a considerate expression, then raised his head after a moment and said, "Mr. Fang, our company is very sincere in cooperating with Ark Culture."

Qiao Yinghong shook her head again and replied: "I'm really sorry, the investment for "Nirvana in Fire" has been finalized."

In fact.

The investment in "Nirvana in Fire" is still being discussed, but the film and television investment companies that want to invest are from Ark Culture to the film and television base.

Therefore, "Nirvana in Fire" has no shortage of investment.

Liu Shijie put away his smile and said: "Mr. Fang, there is another S-level production in Shangyanshang, and they also want our Ah Kai to play the second male lead, and the salary offered is higher than what is stipulated in this contract.

“Moreover, this S-class project agrees with our Huahuo Media’s investment.

"So, if Ark Culture is not convenient for cooperation, we may have to choose another crew."

What he said about S-class production is indeed true.

This matter is not a secret in the industry. "Warm Spring Night in the Lotus Tent" even revealed to the outside world that Wang Kai was going to be cast as the second male lead.

A week ago, Fang Xing heard Liu Yonghe, the director of the company's brokerage department, say that Liu Shijie from Huahuo Media was very good at running a business.

Now I can see it.

According to the profit standards of Ark Culture's previous four TV series, they were basically three times more profitable.

Let’s take three times the profit.

If we really cooperate according to the plan proposed by Liu Shijie.

Then after "Nirvana in Fire" becomes profitable, Liu Shijie's planned investment of 20 million will get a return of 60 million.

However, of the 20 million investment, 10 million was Wang Kai's salary.

This is equivalent to Liu Shijie only spending 10 million to earn 60 million.

This method has a higher rate of return than Ark Culture’s TV series.

If the return rate of "Nirvana in Fire" is more than three times, then he will earn even more.

For a small company like Huahuo Media, which has only one profitable artist, a profit of 60 million yuan from one project is simply a classic operation case of making a big difference.

Moreover, Liu Shijie does have cards in his hand.

Because he was not only talking about Ark Culture, but also "Warm Spring Night in Lotus Tent" was urging him to sign a contract.

Moreover, "A Warm Spring Night in the Hibiscus Tent" does not exclude investment.

Chen Wenhan reserved this project. The initial investment was 100 million. Later, celebrities brought investment into the group, and it gradually increased to 120 million.

If Huahuo Media continues to invest, the total investment in the project will rise to 140 million.

Qiao Yinghong pondered for a moment and said: "Mr. Liu, we sincerely invite Mr. Wang Kai to star in "Nirvana in Fire", and if the drama becomes popular, it will be good for your company and Mr. Wang Kai. Can't you simply get paid to participate? ?”

Liu Shijie shook his head and apologized: "I'm really sorry, our company is not as wealthy as Ark Culture. Our business is under great pressure, so we need to make more money.

"I'm not afraid to tell the truth. The salary offered to our Ah Kai for "Spring Night in the Furong Tent" has already reached 12 million.

"If your company does not accept my cooperation proposal, then I can only choose "Warm Spring Night in the Hibiscus Tent"."

Fang Xing listened and remained silent.

Now seeing Liu Shijie's tough attitude, Fang Xing looked at him for a while and asked, "Is this cooperation plan your company's idea? Or is it your personal idea? Does Wang Kai know about this?"

Liu Shijie kept smiling and replied: "What I mean is what the company means. I am fully responsible for Ah Kai's work arrangements."

Fang Xing nodded slowly, shook his head and chuckled: "Let's be honest. My original intention was to find the original cast of "The Pretender" to film "Nirvana in Fire", but there was no reason why the film couldn't be filmed without a certain actor. degree.

"Since we can't come to an agreement, let's get together and part ways. I also wish you happy cooperation with other crew members."

Saying this sentence is basically equivalent to the collapse of the conversation.

However, just then.

Xiao Qiao at the front desk led another person to the door. It was Wang Kai who had just arrived from business activities.

Wang Kai only brought one assistant with him. As soon as he walked to the door of the conference room, he heard what Fang Xing said.

He was stunned for a moment.

A week ago, during the audition, he and Fang Xing had a very pleasant chat.

At that time, Fang Xing's attitude was very clear. The role of "Prince Jing Xiao Jingyan" belongs to him.

Moreover, he and Fang Xing played brothers in "The Pretender", filmed together, and later promoted the show, and spent almost half a year together.

It can be said that the two of them are very familiar with each other, and he understands Fang Xing's character.

Since it was said during the audition that the role of "Jing Wang Jamel Xiao" was decided for him, there was no way he could go back on his word.

Wang Kai was stunned for a moment, then quickly walked into the conference room and said, "Director Fang, I really like the script "Nirvana in Fire", can you give me another chance?"

Fang Xing sighed and said, "The contract has not been negotiated. Let's discuss other matters in private."

Qiao Yinghong also looked at him, raised the film contract in her hand, and said, "This is the contract, do you want to see it?"

Wang Kai wanted to go over and get the contract, but Liu Shijie stood up, pressed his shoulder and said, "Ah Kai, the contract has not been negotiated, let's go back first."

Huahuo Media's team took Wang Kai away, and this negotiation was considered a failure.

After the meeting.

Fang Xing notified the crew to find another actor to audition for "Jing Wang Xiao Jingyan".

The preliminary preparations for "Nirvana in Fire" are almost complete and will be launched in two weeks.

It is impossible for this project to delay the work of the entire crew just because one actor's contract cannot be negotiated.

Moreover, the schedules of other actors have been finalized. If the start of filming is delayed because Wang Kai's contract has not been negotiated, this will cause problems with the schedules of other actors.

Therefore, regardless of whether Wang Kai's contract can be negotiated or not, the crew must start filming on time.

If Wang Kai cannot star, he will have to find another actor to replace him.

The role of "Jing Wang Jamel Xiao" does require certain acting skills, but it is not particularly difficult to play. There are many domestic actors who can play it.

Of course, in terms of salary and image, he may not be as suitable as Wang Kai.

…

During lunch break.

Fang Xing's cell phone rang. It was a WeChat message from Wang Kai.

Wang Kai: Director Fang, do you have time to say a word?

Fang Xing: Okay.

The message was sent, and a voice call was initiated on the other end.

After Fang Xing got through, he took the initiative and said: "The contract has not been negotiated this time, so don't be upset. There will definitely be opportunities to cooperate in the future."

Wang Kai sighed and said, "I roughly know what's going on. In fact, I really want to act. It doesn't matter if the pay is lower."

Fang Xing complained: "Your Mr. Liu wants too much. Doesn't the boss of your company care about things? Do you listen to him in everything?"

Wang Kai reluctantly replied: "Actually, the big boss of the investment company is not from the film and television industry, but the big boss of the cold-chain meat products business. He invests in the company, but never cares about the company's affairs. Mr. Liu is in charge."

"That's it..."

Fang Xing didn't expect that the big boss of Huahuo Media was actually an outsider.

However, this situation is quite common in the entertainment industry.

This boss is lucky because the company has a profitable artist, otherwise most of the money he invested would be in vain.

After the chat, Fang Xing thought carefully and then asked his assistant to invite Qiao Yinghong over.

"Boss, are you looking for me?" Qiao Yinghong knocked on the office door.

"Go check the background of Huahuo Media and see if you can contact Huahuo's boss." Fang Xing arranged a job for her.

Qiao Yinghong said with a smile: "Wait a moment."

She turned around and went out, and came back not long after, placing a piece of information in front of Fang Xing, and said: "I have checked the background of Huahuo Media a long time ago. The company has been registered for less than two years, and the background is very simple.

"The boss who invested in Huahuo Media is in the cold chain meat products business. To put it in a joking way, he sells pork.

"Of course, this boss's business is very big. Investing in the film and television industry is just a hobby. He probably didn't intend to make money from this at the beginning."

Fang Xing flipped through the information and said, "Then contact Boss Tao and ask him to have tea."