Chapter 1358 - 1359: Persuading Wang Ying to Cooperate
Chapter 1358: Chapter 1359: Persuading Wang Ying to Cooperate
"Is Miss Rong joking with me? What’s the difference between only streaming online and generating power for love? We are a film and television production company, not a private workshop. My fondness for the book ’Little Luck’ does not mean that I will disregard the interests of the hundreds of employees in our company. I am just a director, I don’t have that much power. Miss Rong might have found the wrong person!"
Rong Yan remained calm and didn’t panic due to his discontent, "I didn’t mean that, nor was I joking with Mr. Wang and Lemon Entertainment. I am here representing Bright Starry Sky sincerely looking to discuss a partnership with your esteemed company, perhaps I did not express myself clearly just now, leading to Mr. Wang’s misunderstanding. Mr. Wang, my apologies."
Seeing her composure somehow cooled down the fiery anger in Wang Ying’s heart, who took the opportunity to back down a bit, "I might have spoken too harshly as well, Miss Rong, please don’t take it to heart."
"It’s okay, I don’t mind, I understand Mr. Wang’s feelings. If someone suddenly told me that the drama will only be streamed online, I would be angry too."
"Then..." Wang Ying couldn’t help but want to ask.
Knowing this, why would she still say so.
Rong Yan’s clear eyes seemed to see what she wanted to say, smiled lightly, and relaxedly spoke, "I’ve also considered the investment risks. Mr. Wang’s earlier analysis made sense. The biggest problem with this drama is casting and the small target audience. Therefore, even if we hire top stars, not to mention the final outcome, the return on investment definitely won’t be high!"
What the hell can be done about that, there’s no way! Now that star payments are more expensive than ever, an eighteenth-tier actor dares to ask for a seven-figure salary, and popular stars’ fees are all eight figures, some big names at the top of the circle can even demand nine figures for filming a movie or a TV series.
An investment in a TV series is just over a hundred million, yet a single actor’s pay can exceed a hundred million.
How can movies and TV series be produced? Film and television companies are really troubled.
Therefore, TV series are mostly following the route of big productions now, with at least 60 episodes to extend the broadcasting time, and also to sell at a good price to TV stations.
"Now with streaming platforms like Cool Music leading the way, AQ is pioneering a membership system and is searching for suitable partners. I know that the owner of Lemon Entertainment has always had a good relationship with the head of AQ, and if both sides strike a deal, it would definitely be more smooth than collaborating with other platforms. On the other hand, since our drama targets streaming platforms, we could possibly use newcomers for casting. Firstly, newcomers demand lower pay and are more cooperative. Secondly, since it’s a campus drama, fresh graduates are more suitable for the characters’ age! In addition, many newcomers haven’t entered the field yet and haven’t been polished, their acting is more likely to be natural and relatable. So with this, our production costs can be lowered significantly. AQ platform is eager to find partners for the new model and they will surely be willing to invest. Sharing the risk together! This way, the risk that Lemon Entertainment needs to take will also be reduced..."
"Low risks, low input, but once the new model succeeds, the profits could be higher than the investment. With such an investment opportunity, Mr. Wang, would you be interested in participating?"
Wang Ying met her smile-filled eyes and undeniably found herself persuaded.
Unlike other executives, she has climbed up step by step on her own abilities. She dropped out of school at 16 to join the industry, started from an intern, and gradually worked her way up from a minor planner to her current position, having developed a heart of steel long ago.