Chapter 64 0063: A Bad Start?
At the end of May, the relevant departments.
Speaking of film review work, it is actually simple. Watch the TV series, find out the inappropriate parts in the drama, and ask the producer to correct them.
"I heard that Group 1 watched from 9 am to 9 pm yesterday, a full twelve hours, and it was a TV series."
"No way, what TV series is so good that it can make Group 1, who always gets off work on time, work overtime for four hours?"
"I don't know, but if I'm lucky, the whole drama will be submitted for review, and we can continue watching it later."
"My curiosity was aroused by your words. I hope it's the same drama."
"What good dramas are there these days? I just hope it's not eye-catching."
"Yes, the dramas that have been reviewed for several months in a row, oh my, are like sitting on pins and needles, like thorns on the back, and like a fishbone stuck in the throat."
...
Several people walked and talked and walked into the film review room.
The team leader turned on the lights and the TV.
After a while, the TV series to be reviewed today began to play.
The four film reviewers in this group stared at the big screen intently, each holding a paper and a pen in their hands.
They watched the TV series while taking notes, looking for violations in the plot, lines, costumes and other aspects.
"This female character..."
"This actress..."
"Fortunately, it's a martial arts drama, otherwise, no matter how loose the scale is, this plot will not be easy..."
"..."
...
The film reviewers muttered to themselves, staring intently.
They have watched countless films and have already trained a pair of sharp eyes. This drama is different.
One episode.
Two episodes.
Three episodes.
...
Even if you start watching this drama from the middle, you can still enjoy it.
Unknowingly, this group has followed the footsteps of Group 1.
When the screen showed the words "The End of the Drama", several people walked out of the plot, but their faces were full of unsatisfied expressions.
"Team leader, this drama..."
"Pass."
"It's unjust if it's not passed."
"Yes, it's rare to come across a drama that's so enjoyable to watch. The key is that the scale is just right, which saves us a lot of trouble."
...
The relevant departments have various rules and regulations for the review of TV dramas, and it's not so easy to pass.
However.
It only took two days for Jiang Ge's drama "Little Fish and Flower" to review all 32 episodes. There was no problem with any episode, and it successfully obtained the distribution license.
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Modu, Oriental Satellite TV Building, Program Marketing Center Meeting Room
"We have confirmed that the drama "Little Fish and Flower" will be purchased for the summer season. This meeting discusses the rating. Zhou Lingwei will first tell us the requirements of Huafeng."
"They rated it as an S-level drama."
"Then, the evaluation team will talk about the rating after watching the finished film."
"We have made a comprehensive evaluation from the aspects of whether it is an IP, investment and production, cast, pre-production topics, and publicity and distribution costs, and preliminarily rated it as an A-level drama."
"I personally think that the quality of a drama should account for a larger proportion in the rating."
"I dare not agree. In the past ten years, nine of the annual TV drama ratings champions are IP dramas, traffic dramas, and topic dramas, so high-quality dramas do not necessarily have high ratings."
"There is also a quality drama."
...
At the meeting, there were two factions for heated discussions.
One side insisted that only dramas with large productions, large traffic, and large IP can be rated as S-level dramas. The reason is simple, rough and direct, which can guarantee a good ratings.
One side believes that it does not have exaggerated styling, does not have the standard configuration of classic internet celebrity faces, does not sell homosexuality, and does not expose flesh. With high-quality storylines and actors' acting skills, it can still achieve high ratings.
One hour later.
The director made the final decision: "The cost of A-level dramas and S-level dramas is far different. The station cannot bear this risk alone. If Huafeng is willing to sign a minimum guarantee agreement, and the highest ratings exceed 3.0% or the top three ratings in the summer season, then we will purchase the drama "Little Fish and Flower" at the price of 3.85 million per episode for S-level dramas. This matter will continue to be handed over to Zhou Lingwei."
It is not too obvious to want to sell Zhou Mulong's face. Besides, the station has made some new clauses at the beginning of the year, and the management of fund review is stricter than before.
Zhou Lingwei breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this. This is the best result she can get: "Okay, Director."
After leaving the meeting room, she immediately called Jiang Ge.
"Beep beep..."
"Hello, is this Director Jiang?"
"Ms. Zhou, you called me so early, do you have good news?"
"It's like this, we just had a meeting to discuss the drama "Little Fish and Flowerless"..."
...
After hearing the decision from Dragon TV, Jiang Ge didn't think for long and said, "Okay, I'm willing to sign a minimum guarantee agreement."
Compared to the original version with Zhang Weijian, Nicholas Tse, Yuan Quan, Fan Bingbing, Yang Xue and other actors and famous director Wang Jing, their Gu Yao, Shi Lei, Shen Yang and other unknown actors, problematic actors and web drama director Huang Tao are too ordinary, even a little weird. It's rare to be rated as an S-level drama and get a price of 3.85 million per episode.
Zhou Lingwei was in a good mood because she completed her first work task after joining the company, and said, "As for the contract, I'll sort it out and send it to you later."
Jiang Ge smiled and said, "No problem. Thank you Miss Zhou for everything you have done for the drama "Little Fish and Flower". I will go to Shanghai to treat you to a meal some other day."
Zhou Lingwei said cautiously, "If you treat me, it will be like using a back door. You should treat my dad. If my dad hadn't been there that day, I wouldn't have seen the script."
Jiang Ge didn't continue to dwell on this matter. What the other person said made sense, but everyone who should be thanked would not be left out. After the ratings came out, a celebration banquet or something would be held, so he said, "Thank you."
As soon as Zhou Lingwei hung up the phone, Mo Lan called in.
"Hello..."
"What's wrong, Sister Mo Lan?"
"Report my progress. I have contacted the first- and second-tier video platforms. The five major platforms have all bought the summer drama, and even after watching the finished film, they still keep the price very low, less than 800,000 per episode. However, Xigua Video, a subsidiary of ByteDance, really wants to buy it and has shown its sincerity. It offers 1.08 million per episode. You can see how to choose."
"Is that so... By the way, have you told Xigua Video that it can only be put on the shelves after 12 o'clock in the evening?"
"I did, and I accept it."
"Then, sell it."
...
Generally, the TV station broadcasts one episode and the website puts one episode on the shelves, or they are simultaneous, so the price will be relatively higher.
If there is a time requirement, the price will definitely be cut.
And...
The 1.08 million per episode offered by Xigua Video is within the expected price range of Django. If you don't sell it, keep it for the New Year?
In this way
Dragon TV received 123.2 million, Xigua Video received 34.56 million, and the total was 157.76 million, far exceeding the minimum guarantee agreement signed by the old man, and the cost of subsequent investment can also be recovered.
In addition, after the first round of broadcasting, it can be sold to other TV stations for the second and third rounds, which can make a little more money.