Chapter 405: Not willing to give in

The main people in charge of the three TV stations, Mango Channel, Oriental Channel, and Banana Channel, all rushed over, and the people from Mango Channel were the most sincere. The head of the European balcony of Mango Economic Channel had a pretty good relationship with Ye Ming. One person, but both of them had some contact with each other during the period of Huanzhugege. Therefore, at this time, it seems that Mango TV has a greater chance of winning.

Su Dong from Oriental Channel is a middle-aged man in his forties, who is considered a young man among middle-aged people. He is dressed in an off-white suit and looks very majestic and majestic. Once the power is in hand, he will carry out his orders. This is a characteristic of Su Dong. He is considered a representative figure among the young and strong faction Dongfang Taiwan.

Moreover, in Dongfangtai, he is the one who can call the wind and rain, and few people dare to disobey his wishes. Insidious, vicious, but on the surface he is a personable person, that is, this guy Su Dong. Therefore, when most people see Su Dong at first sight, they think that this person is very easy to make friends with. But when you actually ask him to do something, you will find that it is useful for him to treat you as a friend. Come to your place.

Once you beg him, he will act like a businessman. Su Dong originally thought that he was a master on provincial TV. However, when he met the director of Ouyang Terrace at Mango Terrace, he realized what it means that there is a world outside the sky and there are people outside the world. Mr. Ouyang Yang was a real old fox. Su Dong felt that he couldn't play any tricks in front of Mr. Ouyang Yang, because all his little tricks were leftover from Mr. Ouyang Yang's tricks.

Therefore, if Oriental TV wants to get the second-round broadcast rights of "Bright Sword", it will still depend on what the director of Ouyangdao is like. Now it seems that it is not so easy. There is also Banana Station’s Wen Zheng, who is also a cunning opponent. He is an old man in the officialdom. He always abides by the rule of only speaking three words to everyone. This is a very difficult opponent to deal with. Su Dong could tell that Wen Zheng was a real old-school official. The most terrifying thing about such a person was that he stuck to the rules, worked steadily, and would never make mistakes easily.

Therefore, having an opponent like this is also very troublesome. You simply don't know how to deal with this guy. In fact, among the three provincial satellite TV representatives, only Director Ouyang Yang had actually contacted Ye Ming, and at this time, only Director Ouyang Yang was invited to have tea with Ye Ming. Before this, people from provincial TV stations who wanted to contact Ye Ming usually contacted Sister Fang Fang directly and it was over.

But Mr. Ouyang Yang and Ye Ming are acquaintances, so it is not surprising that he directly contacted Ye Ming. Ye Ming sent the brewed tea over and said, "I haven't seen you on the European balcony for a long time, but your style is still the same. I didn't expect you to be here at your mango terrace."

Director Ou Balcony said with a smile: "Manager Ye, stop telling jokes. I am too old to keep up with young people like you. If I hadn't come here, I would have wanted to contact Mr. Ye." , that is not an easy task, right?" Ye Ming nodded and said: "This is actually true. In fact, I plan to take action on the seventh day. I will also give an explanation to Tianchao Taiwan by then. I can't take it too lightly. Isn’t it right to give away the right to broadcast the round? When you are all anxious, the price will naturally go up. But since the director of Ouyang Yang came here in person, I can’t say much at this time. Your Mango Channel is What are your plans? Should you buy out the broadcast rights for the second round, or make a joint purchase?"

It is easy to understand that buying out the rights to broadcast the second round of broadcasts means that during the same time period, only Mango Channel can broadcast this "Bright Sword" and the remaining provincial satellite TVs are not qualified to broadcast it. Joint purchase, of course, means that each TV station contributes money and agrees on a time to broadcast together, which is considered a joint purchase. Director Ouyang Chang did not expect Ye Ming to be so decisive. At this time, he pondered for a moment and said, "You have plans to withdraw funds. Don't you have any big moves?"

Ye Ming smiled and did not answer the question directly, but said: "Maybe, it is easier to understand if you hold the money in your hands first."

Director Ou Yangtang thought for a while, but he still didn't understand Ye Ming's plan very well, but this is not the most important thing. Director Ou Yangtang was also a little confused at the moment. The young man in front of him was still in the entertainment industry two years ago. He is a newcomer, but now in the mainland entertainment industry, Ye Ming can be regarded as a powerful presence. At that time, the director of Oubaida said: "Mango Channel still has other big plans, so it is impossible to make big concessions in terms of funds. Speaking of which, Huanzhugege only costs 4 million. The cost of your TV series The price will not exceed this price in Taiwan.”

Ye Ming said very decisively: "That was last year's price. Huanzhugege is impossible to copy. No one can successfully copy Huanzhugege, not even Ms. Qiongyao.

Four million is just a leak. My work will be played in the second round. I can tell you a base price. It will be a way to go to the joint broadcast. The price is six million. Friendship is friendship, but don’t use last year’s price to make things worse. This year You should also feel that the price of goods has risen very sharply. The price of extras has risen to 30. If the price of TV series does not increase, there will be no room for the survival of film and television companies. "After Mr. Ou Balcony returned, Su Dong and Wen Zheng were waiting to intercept Mr. Ou Balcony in the lobby. After Mr. Ou Balcony saw the two people, he did not continue to go back. Instead, he turned around and sat on the sofa in the lobby and said : "You two, you are very well informed, you actually said you are waiting for me here. "

Su Dong said very politely: "Mr. Ouyang Yang, we have no friendship with Ye Ming. In fact, we did something inappropriate when [Bright Sword] was banned last time. I guess this young man Ye Ming is... You lose your temper, so you won't see us easily, but we can't fail to complete our tasks, right? So at this time, we can only wait for you to take action? "

During the period when [Bright Sword] was banned, Oriental Channel and Banana Channel actually criticized Ye Ming. Therefore, when people from the two TV stations came, they were not able to see Ye Ming immediately. So in this situation In one case, they naturally said that they suspected it was Ye Ming's revenge. I finally swallowed the bitter pill I brewed.

Director Ou Yangtang snorted and said: "If Ye Ming is such a stingy person, then he will not have such great achievements at this time. Do you think he will let go of your things?" In my heart? In fact, it’s not that he can’t see you, but that he doesn’t have time at all, because he was invited by Warner Bros. to go to the UK to participate in the selection of actors for [Harry Potter]. He was one of the five judges. It's the focus of his work. He naturally said that he would make arrangements for his company before going to the UK. He doesn't have time to see you at all. Of course, we can't rule out the possibility that this guy wants to raise the price on purpose. "

At this time, Wen Zheng said slowly: "Mr. Ouyang Yang, in fact, no matter what, if we can see Ye Ming, then we can have the possibility of negotiation. If you mean that you can't even find anyone who wants to negotiate, then what? It goes without saying what it is like. Forget about breaking up. Once you find him, he will give you a bottom line. "

These two cunning people were waiting here, and naturally they wanted to know what Ye Ming's bottom line was from the head of Ouyang balcony. Director Ou Yangtang was not very happy in his heart. Six million was a relatively high price, even higher than Huanzhugege. No one could say whether it was worth it.

Therefore, Ouyang asked for the account and decided that if he was unhappy, everyone would be unhappy together. At this time, he thought for a while and said: "Well, six million, this is the price of the hookup. If you don't agree with the price, you can go home directly. Ye Ming will not get entangled in this matter. With Tianchao Taiwan’s funds are at the bottom, and Huihuang Film and Television doesn’t care what we think, so he has us under control.”

At this time, even Wen Zheng, who has always been steady, was a little stunned: "Six million, this is a bit too harsh. However, the last time Huan Zhuge Ge was four million, the advertising fee was able to get five thousand." With the support of Tianchao TV this time, it is estimated that according to the current ratings of "Bright Sword", it is absolutely no problem to get an advertising fee of 20 to 30 million. This guy Ye Ming is sure to win over the likes of us. .

If we take it down, I feel a little bit of a loss, so if I don’t take it down, it’s hard for the leaders above to explain it to me. never mind. Should I go and ask for permission first? "In fact, Wenzheng also has the right to make a decision. Since he said he came to Ye Ming, he naturally has certain rights. But he is a cadre who is unwilling to take risks. After hearing Ye Ming's offer, he immediately decided to make a decision. After a while, I realized that this matter was a bit uneconomical, so I might as well just ask the leader directly for instructions.

Su Dong glanced at Wen Zheng who was leaving, snorted and said, "This man has no independent opinion at all. I see that this step is his limit. Mr. Ouyang Yang, what do you mean?"

Su Dong wanted to make some excuses and listen to what Chief Ouyang said, but Chief Ouyang naturally said that he would not be tricked so easily. He laughed and said: "The longer this matter is delayed, the more troublesome it will be." ." There was no positive answer at all. At this time, at Huihuang Film and Television, Sister Fang Fang sorted out the documents and said: "Boss, is the price you offered at this time a bit high? You know this is the second round of broadcast rights, one episode. The price is over 100,000, will they accept it?”

Ye Ming said with great certainty: "Don't worry about this, they will definitely accept it, and for such a thing, they will definitely rush to accept such a price. Time waits for no one. They will try to sign the broadcast rights for the second round before other satellite TV stations react. Otherwise, they will have to wait until the third round. I can’t say what will happen to the rest. It’s one thing. But at least, if the installation situation is like this, Mango Channel and Oriental Channel will definitely take action.”

After seeing a document, Sister Fang Fang frowned and said: "Although we don't have any big problems with funds, under such a situation, the conflict between our brilliant theater chain and those film developers The relationship is not very relaxed. It is difficult for TV dramas to affect the film industry." In fact, even in the entertainment industry, there are effective circles. The TV drama circle is the Tianshijiao circle, and the film industry is the film industry. The music world is the music world. Although everyone is in the entertainment industry, generally people who are not amazing and talented will not easily perform across industries. There are very few people like Ge You who can thrive in TV dramas and become best actors in the film industry. It can be said that there are only a handful of people in this group. Therefore, in fact, everyone has their own small circle. What the film producers see is the lifting of the ban on TV series. The impact on the film industry and those film producers is not very big. Therefore, the films scheduled by Brilliant Cinemas are still unable to maintain a full screening. Guo Degang has been very busy these days, sweating all day long and running around to save the film. However, Ye Ming used this aspect to retain some viewers.

But now it seems that the film producers are not very appreciative of this issue. Ye Ming said with a smile: "It's what this guy Luo Sihai did. In fact, it is no longer news. On such an issue, there is hope for breaking the situation. Our country's film industry This year is a bit the same, there is nothing outstanding, otherwise [Star Wars] would not be introduced. Wait and see, there will always be opportunities. We are not anxious if we don’t have money, and we are even less anxious if we have money. .”

Seeing Ye Ming's calm and calm look, Sister Fang Fang said curiously: "Boss, you are so sure. Do you mean you know something? I don't think this matter will happen to me for a while." Change is the right thing." Ye Ming, however, took a longer-term view and thought for a while and said: "Someone from the New Film Alliance wants to take over our [Brilliant Cinema]. It's impossible even if our company has no money. Let them succeed, let alone in a situation like this, I will not let them succeed. In a matter like this, just wait and see the good show." This is what Ye Ming said That's right, but Sister Fang Fang didn't know what good show she was watching, who sang this good show, and what kind of relationship it had with the pioneer of the brilliant theater chain.

Ye Ming didn't answer. As expected, it was the same as what Ye Ming said. Seeing the rising ratings, Ouyang Yang and Su Wen finally couldn't help but sign a second-round broadcast contract with Huihuang Film and Television. The price is actually the same as what Ye Ming said, six million. In this case, [Bright Sword] brought 12 million in revenue to Brilliant Film and Television. Feng Xiaogang found Ye Ming and went drinking together. It was a celebration for Ye Ming, and Brilliant Film and Television could turn the crisis around.

He didn't go anywhere else. At Feng Xiaogang's house, Xu Fan cooked a few home-cooked dishes. Feng Xiaogang first filled a glass of wine and congratulated Ye Ming on the release of the TV series. This is a shocking reversal for glory. So in this case A situation like this is naturally worthy of celebration.

Feng Xiaogang said with a smile: "Yi Zi, to tell you the truth, I didn't believe that you could achieve such an achievement at first. And in the face of such a dangerous situation, you actually said that you would be able to lead the company." Come here, this is not easy. It is not easy at all. Many young people should learn from you."

Xu Fan also said while eating: "Yes, those young actors, after coming out of school, complain that they have no opportunities, they only have talents but no room to display them. This is a typical example of people who have high income and low income. Such a group of people. Your incident has inspired some people like this. I heard Lao Feng keep saying, what on earth are you and the National Master discussing? At this time, those film producers are holding a grudge. I'm on your Brilliant Film and Television. Otherwise, at this time, I wouldn't have known that such a problem would arise." Ye Ming looked at Feng Xiaogang and said, "Director Feng, you are capable of such a thing. It's not right for you to hide it from your sister-in-law." Feng Xiaogang's temper like a little steel cannon came back again.

At this time, he said unceremoniously: "What's wrong with this matter? I haven't said anything about it yet. Tell your sister-in-law what to do. I just let her worry alone. I don't have anything to do with this matter." Even with the Imperial Master and you, there won’t be much certainty. Director Chen Kaige completely hates you and the Imperial Master. Therefore, it is not possible to cooperate with Director Chen. Very possible."

The more he said this, the more Xu Fan felt that such a thing was very mysterious, and he really wanted to know what such a thing was like. After taking the words, he said: "What is so mysterious, Ye Zi, please tell my sister-in-law what is going on."

Also, the matter involves the two great national directors Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige. The matter is definitely not that simple. Ye Ming also feels that such a problem should be discussed with Xu Fan. .

Therefore, Zhoucai thought for a while and said: "Sister-in-law, you know the box office share in our country. After our director has worked so hard to film, he still has to be exploited by the cinema. The box office share is for our film company and the director. It's all very unfavorable. It's like a cancer for China Film and Television." What Ye Ming said was absolutely correct. Even Xu Fan knew that he couldn't kill the goose to retrieve the eggs just because of this. . Xu Fan pondered for a while and said: "This is true. Why does Lao Feng have to bind the box office share? In fact, sometimes he has no choice. Just say that the matter is resolved. Otherwise, the director's interests will be affected. You will suffer losses.”

Feng Xiaogang has created a new model for directing, and it is said to be a very advanced model. Although it is still used by Hollywood, it is at least relatively advanced in China. Ye Mingdian said: "That's pretty much what it means. The conflicts between theaters and film and television companies are actually constantly brewing. Our goal is 39%. If we can have such a share If so, then things will be easier to handle.”

Hearing this, Xu Fan became even more confused: "Isn't this about the boss of the film and television company? What does it have to do with your director? Ye Zi, your theater chain has also been severely suppressed. After all, you are also a director. Not this group of people." Ye Ming said very definitely: "This is the case, I still consider this issue from the position of the director."

At this time, Xu Fan was even more surprised: "That's not right. On such an issue, it should be Wang Zhongjun, Zhang Weiping and a few big guys who have come forward. What are you doing with this nonsense?"

This matter is still really difficult to explain clearly, but Ye Ming also has to explain something like this clearly: "Sister-in-law, look at what you said, the few of us are just representatives, the new face is Zhang Yimou Director Feng came forward for Huayi Brothers. I came forward for our glory. This is just a tentative attack. In such a thing, if we fail, we won’t suffer much loss, but it can make us happy. Wang Zhongjun and the other bosses are talking about the reality and reality of the channel. We may not necessarily succeed, but we need to know what the bottom line of New Film Alliance and other theater chains is like."

Xu Fan finally reported the matter openly. At that moment, she said unceremoniously: "It's difficult for you to succeed in this matter. How can the above-mentioned matter just say that it will change in this season? Impossible."

At this time, Feng Xiaogang snorted and said, "How do you know this is not going to work? Maybe it can be successful?"

Feng Xiaogang hopes to succeed in this matter. Once it succeeds, then at least the private production company will have more profits. What's more, with the money in the company, he will be able to have greater success as a director. Room for play. How can you make a movie without money? Moreover, this share is basically a share under a monopoly nature, which is not easy to solve.

Xu Fan shook his head and said: "It's difficult. Will the New Film Alliance give people the fat on their lips? That's impossible. You want to increase it to 39%, which is almost Impossible." What Xu Fan said made sense and was very realistic. At this time, Feng Xiaogang finally stopped insisting and said with some frustration: "If it doesn't succeed this time, then this year's Lunar New Year festival will be a piece of fat for the New Film Alliance."

After the development of the Lunar New Year stalls in the past two years, it is a quite huge market. However, theater chains are actually the big ones, and even if Ye Ming has his own theater chain, it just means that Ye Ming's brilliant film and television has been suppressed. New Film Alliance still wants to take over Huihuang Film and Television. If it weren't for Warner Bros., Ye Ming's theater chain would have been taken over by this time.

In fact, the two of them didn't drink much at this time, because there was still a scene in the evening. In the evening, Zhang Yimou invited Feng Xiaogang and Ye Ming to his studio. Feng Xiaogang muttered on the way: "Ye Zi, tell me, this time the surname is Will that guy from Liu give in? I don’t think this guy has any good intentions."

Ye Ming himself was not sure. After all, this matter involved too many things. It could be said that a single move could affect the whole body. Even the national advisor Zhang Yimou may not be sure. Therefore, Ye Ming thought for a while and said: "Yesterday, I asked Director Zhang about this matter. He was not sure. What do you think we should do? Let's see. Since Director Liu said he was willing to come, Then I think there is still room for negotiation.”

Ye Ming himself found it very difficult to draw a conclusion about this matter. Just when the two of them were entangled, they went downstairs to Zhang Yimou's studio. Going upstairs, at this time, Zhang Yimou was in his studio, looking a little worried. He originally had a face full of bitterness and hatred, but under such a situation, he actually put on such a look. The driver's driving experience can be said to be a bit dull.

After Feng Xiaogang came in, he smiled and said: "Director Zhang, this is not your usual temper. You can endure it."

Zhang Yimou was still Chen Mendi and said: "We'll wait and see, but you don't have to have high ideals this time. This time we are just a tentative attack. And I think on a problem like this, Then Chairman Liu might complain when he comes. After all, we are on the weak side."

These words came from Zhang Yimou's mouth. This was a bit unbelievable. Zhang Yimou, the national master, actually said that he was in a weak position. So who is still strong in a matter like this? Many people may not believe such a question. But Ye Ming really believed in this problem.

Even if he is a director, even if Zhang Yimou is an international director, under such a situation, facing the loyal giants of the theater chain, Zhang Yimou still has to stand on the position of the weak.

After Chairman Liu came to the studio, he was obviously not surprised when he saw the three of them. He knew that these three people would definitely come over, so he went without being polite. He said directly: "All three of you are here, then this is the best thing. As for your proposal, in fact, the starting point is necessary. If you look at it from my personal point of view, then I think your proposal It’s still very right, even as an old filmmaker, I think it should be Lee’s favor.”

At this point, Ye Ming and the three of them did not move, because it was impossible for Chairman Liu to call it the end. Does it mean that the New Film Alliance will give in? It seems that this is impossible.

Sure enough, in such a situation, Chairman Liu changed his tone and said: "But, after all, I cannot make the decision on such a matter alone. This is a matter of great concern. If you want to improve As for this split, I almost said it was impossible. I did report your words to the higher authorities, but there was no response at all. [Perhaps it means you are right, but the higher authorities naturally said that there were considerations from the higher authorities. . I hope you understand this. I know that the three of us are everyone. At this time, as leaders in the industry, we must actually take the lead for young people and produce good works.] This It’s the leader’s original words. I’m telling you this, but it’s a bit different from what you think.”

Ye Ming was helpless, but he also understood very well what was going on. In fact, he had already known that this would be the result. Originally, this time the three directors Ye Ming, Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang took advantage of a critical moment like the Lunar New Year holiday to negotiate with the New Film Alliance and others, hoping to increase the share of the movie to 39%. Maybe this could be done. It worked. In fact, it also proved that Ye Ming was right in thinking about such a problem. Why would the people from the New Film Alliance give in at this time?

In fact, they are very clear that on an issue like this, once they make concessions, it is simply impossible to change them back in the future. Therefore, this time, the people from the New Film Alliance rejected such a matter in a very straightforward way.

Therefore, at this time, Ye Ming also said with a smile: "I just thought that this matter is not that simple, and this result is also within my expectation. If you want to increase this by one percentage point, it will take a lot of work. It’s a long way to go.

However, Chairman Lou, I am a little unwilling to do so."

Ye Ming is very unwilling, especially when it comes to such a matter, which is also related to Ye Ming's vital interests. At this time, Ye Ming's [Nightclub] [People on the Road] will If there are two movies released, if it can increase by one percentage point, it will be a huge profit at a time like this. Chairman Liu could see this in the same way.

At this time, he said with a smile: "It is impossible to change the distribution method of your own works in time, and it is impossible to change this year. At least for a long period of time, I think this kind of thing is impossible to change Because you want to change the interests of too many people. If this is the case, do you think you still have a reason not to fail?" If it is said that the film and television company has benefited, then at this time, the theater chain is like this On the one hand, it is obvious that you will suffer a loss, which is a very normal thing. But will the theater chain suffer? Therefore, it is impossible for Ye Ming and others to succeed.

This is something that one or two people are unlikely to change casually. It cannot be changed without the general trend. Even if it involves a national master, a New Year film master, or a new director, the result will be the same. (To be continued)