Looking at Jin Yuping's charming smile, Chen Ange thought to himself how much darkness a person must go through to develop such a good mood.
Duan Xi seemed not to be surprised and said: "Thank you, Chairman Jin, for your guidance. This will save our Millennium from making many detours. Miss Chen and I will think about it first and comprehensively consider the company's financial capabilities, and we will give it to you before noon tomorrow."
A clear answer.”
"Mr. Duan is a cheerful person!"
Duan Xi then offered to treat him to a meal in the evening in a symbolic way, which was actually a false courtesy, because there were so many big names in the industry that Jin Yuping was familiar with, so how could it be Millennium's turn to do the favor.
Besides, Jin Yuping has to step up his efforts to lobby other companies to strive for "bidding auctions".
So Jin Yuping declined to say goodbye.
After closing the door, Chen Ange sneered: "I've heard about Jin Yuping for a long time, but I didn't expect him to be such a person."
"He is just an errand agent, working for the big boss behind him."
"Then do you think we should invest in this award?"
"Put it in. If you don't get used to it, your next film might get stuck. Who made "Peace Hotel" earn so much? There are a lot of envious people. But don't make too many. I suggest you buy one.
Ordinary awards.”
Three heavyweight awards are too expensive, and one of 5 million is too distressing.
The general prize is 3 million. In addition, some "tea fees" have to be paid to the jury. Taking into account the possible rising tide effect caused by everyone's bidding, this has already cost about 5 million.
Chen Ange: "It would be a pity for Mu Rou and Wu Dongpeng. Zhang Yunwei is actually qualified to compete for the best director."
In fact, in terms of real strength, both Mu Rou and Wu Dongpeng are still far behind compared with some of the acting masters this year. If they really want to buy them out, the price will definitely go up.
In fact, Duan Xi didn't want to support Mu Rou to the position of actress, but the money belonged to Chen Ange, and it didn't come from his own pocket.
He is only a second shareholder of Millennium Broadcasting, not a shareholder of Millennium Pictures.
Unexpectedly, Chen Ange bit his teeth and said: "If you want to play, play big. You have to win the best male lead or the best female lead! Money earned is spent, and it is also an investment."
"The boss is so open-minded!" Duan Xi said with a smile, "If the bidding goes higher after the bidding, plus the tea fee that needs to be paid to the jury for the 'Most Commercial Value Award', I'm afraid it will end up being seven or eight hundred. You need to think clearly first.
."
This almost equals the cost of filming "Peace Hotel".
Chen Ange did not hesitate. She had always made up her mind and never wavered.
Duan Xi said: "In fact, it's okay. If you win the title of Best Actor or Best Actress, the artist's influence will be greater, and various endorsement fees in the future can be appropriately increased, and some costs can be recovered."
"Are you happy now? Do you want to push Mu Rou?" Chen Ange glanced at Duan Xi, and there seemed to be a special meaning in his eyes.
"You are the big boss and your employees win awards. I am just following you to have fun..."
"Really?" Chen Ange curled his lips and said, "I'm not sure who to spend the money on. What if the boss of the book is in a bad mood and wants to buy a best actor."
This is the power of being a boss. After all, it is not a small amount to spend millions at once. Even if Duan Xi has selfish motives, he cannot be too insistent. But he feels that based on his usual relationship, Chen Ange should be inclined to
Spend the money on Mu Rou.
Unless she is too jealous.
Chen Ange: "The company's resources are limited, but I can't be too biased. If I strongly recommend one, the other must at least be promoted to the circle of shortlisted nominees."
Being nominated for Best Actor will increase his net worth a lot. But judging from Jin Yuping's appetite, the number of nominations for such a heavyweight award is estimated to be dozens or even millions.
And at this moment, someone knocked on the door again. It could be said that Cao Cao Cao Cao has arrived, and this time it was Wu Dongpeng, the actor of "Peace Hotel".
Seeing that Duan Xi was there, Wu Dongpeng was a little surprised, but considering the usual relationship between Chen and Duan, he did not shy away.
"Mr. Ge, I, I would like to make a small request, which may be a bit abrupt."
"Just tell me, no outsiders."
"Can the company allocate some resources to me for this award evaluation?" Wu Dongpeng said bluntly, "I just heard an old friend from a foreign company say that without the support of the contracted company, the possibility of the artist winning the award is very slim.
Even if you want to be shortlisted and nominated, you need a lot of investment."
Chen Ange frowned: "Yes, it should require a lot of investment. Especially for a male protagonist like you, the competition pressure is not ordinary. I just discussed it with Consultant Duan. We dare not say anything else, but at least we must
Work hard to be shortlisted for the nomination award."
Wu Dongpeng: "Is it just a nomination?"
Chen Ange: "..."
Duan Xi smiled on the side and said: "Dongpeng, being shortlisted and nominated is a big investment. Of course, we will try our best to achieve higher goals, but the company can't promise too much in advance, right?"
"But our box office has exceeded 100 million, and the company has earned at least 50 million...and if we invest in our own signed artists, we will get a lot of returns from various endorsements."
Duan Xi and Chen Ange were both surprised. They didn't expect that Wu Dongpeng, who had always been indifferent, would develop such a strong desire to win after being shocked by the atmosphere of the movie holy land.
But the problem is, you can win if you want, but the company has spent so much money in vain and there is no such requirement.
Besides, the box office exceeded 100 million. What factors played the main role? As an important figure in the creative team, don’t you know it yourself?
Without a groundbreaking script and story, without the company's investment in filming, without the efforts of Zhang Yunwei's team, especially without Duan Xi's playful publicity methods in the later period, is it realistic to exceed 100 million?
But people are always accustomed to regarding the support of the platform as their own strength.
Chen Ange: "Dongpeng, the company is still in its infancy after all, and we can't spend a lot of money lavishly. I'm here to guarantee you that we will at least win a nomination award, how about it."
Originally, she was still debating whether to focus on Best Actor or Best Actress, but now that Wu Dongpeng has taken the initiative to ask for it, she doesn't want to give it to her!
I prefer Mu Rou!
This is the petty temper of a domineering female boss, there is no other reason.
Wu Dongpeng's fiery eyes dimmed a little, and then said: "In that case, Mr. Song, would I like to modify the terms of the contract? That is, recalculate the distribution ratio of advertising endorsements."
Originally, like Mu Rou, he signed a 50-50 advertising endorsement deal. For example, of the 1.2 million endorsement fee from the jewelry company, Mu Rou and Millennium Company each received 600,000.
Now, Wu Dongpeng suddenly proposed to modify the distribution ratio.
Chen Ange and Duan Xi were even more surprised.
Wu Dongpeng quickly added: "You see, in terms of popularity, male artists are naturally at a disadvantage compared to female artists. The number and price of endorsements are much less than that of Mu Rou. If I can't win the best actor award, I will win the best actor award in the next two years.
Income will continue to be limited, or even get lower and lower."
Duan Xi's smile gradually faded: "Dongpeng, the contract was signed through equal negotiation in advance. This ratio is not the most generous in the industry, but at least it is very conscientious, right?"
What's more, when you signed the contract, it was before filming "Peace Hotel". Didn't you know how laid-back you were at that time?
At that time, as a has-been starlet, as long as you were given a starring role, even if you were only given 10% of the endorsement fee, you would sign the contract, right? But Millennium still gave you a 50-50 treatment.
.
Now that he is famous, will the contract be changed soon?
Moreover, as long as one party is not satisfied, it can be modified at will. Then what is the binding meaning of the contract?
Chen Ange's face turned cold. She believed that she had never been a bad boss and had always been kind enough to her employees, but Wu Dongpeng seemed to be denying all this.
But Duan Xi knew that it would be very unwise to fall out with Wu Dongpeng at this time!
This is the eve of the Golden Phoenix Awards Ceremony, a moment that attracts everyone’s attention. If rumors suddenly spread about the conflict between the leading actor of "Peace Hotel" and his contract company, what would others think? How would they view Millennium Pictures?
joke?
By causing such trouble at a critical moment, is this the mainstay artist of your Millennium Pictures?
So before Chen Ange could say anything unpleasant, Duan Xi threw a cigarette to Wu Dongpeng, patted him on the shoulder and said:
"Brother, in fact, these things should not be brought up at this time. But since you have brought it up, the company will not ignore it. So, I suggest Mr. Ge to modify the terms and split it 40-60. What do Mr. Ge think?"
Chen Ange said coldly: "We are also the leading actors, but we have modified it here. What does Mu Rou say?"
Duan Xi: "Let me do her job."
In fact, Duan Xi knew that Mu Rou didn't care about this, she was just saying this to Wu Dongpeng.
Wu Dongpeng probably didn't expect that Chen and Duan would agree so easily, so he had nothing to say. After a slight pause, he said "Thank you, Mr. Ge, and thank you, Consultant Duan," and left in a hurry with embarrassment.
…
"What the hell!" After the door closed, Chen Ange became more and more irritable.
Since entering Beijing, I first saw Wan Muqiu being wanted, then being hostile to Blizzard Pictures, and then being asked for a large amount of sponsorship fees by Jin Yuping. Now even my own artists are causing trouble. How old is this, I am full of worries
thing.
Duan Xi: "Wu Dongpeng usually doesn't have this kind of character, and he doesn't even have this IQ. I wonder if he was instigated by someone."
"It's not impossible," Chen Ange said with a sneer, thinking of how Bi Yonglin, the general manager of Blizzard Pictures, had poached him in public before reporting for duty. "Maybe it's Blizzard Pictures' fault."
"But before the ceremony, peace is the most important thing. It is about the company's image. Don't let outsiders see the joke." Duan Xi said, "Also, I have to go out in the evening and ask about Lao Wan."
"Then please pay attention to safety! Lao Wan himself told you, don't get involved in these things above, otherwise you will be shattered into pieces if you fall into it."
"But after all, it was Lao Wan who was in trouble. How could I calm down?"