Chapter 464: One Plot and One Li

At the press conference, everyone was enthusiastic about buying the film and surrounded Yang Siwei.

But based on just a few minutes of footage, the prices offered by various TV stations, although not low, were difficult to satisfy Li Chen.

Sina Entertainment News

"The female inspirational drama "Dream of Hualu" produced by Rongchen Films and Red Star House released a five-minute long trailer today at the Magnolia Awards."

"Many satellite TV stations gathered at the scene, and the enthusiasm for purchasing the film was high. It was reported that several TV stations had offered a high price of one million per episode in the hope of purchasing this first ancient puppet female inspirational drama directed by Li Chen."

The trailer of "Dream of Red Mansions" became a hot search and the headlines of portal websites as soon as it was released.

"Liu Yifei is really a natural beauty. She doesn't look like a country girl even when she's wearing a thorny cloth skirt. I can't take my eyes off her. She's so beautiful!"

"It has to be Leo. He can attract so much attention just by filming a TV series. If it weren't for Dreams of China, I wouldn't even know that the Magnolia Awards were announced today."

"So artistic and beautiful, I feel like every frame is a Song Dynasty poem."

"When Sissi's ancient costume comes out, who can compete with her? She looks good with both heavy and light makeup, so pretty."

"Dream of Red Mansions" has been widely discussed online, not only with the anticipation of netizens and fans, but also with positive reviews from the media.

This is due to the popularity of Liu Yifei and Li Chen.

There is also an element of hype and marketing involved.

In Li Chen's opinion, garbage needs packaging, and good things need marketing even more.

Yu Zheng breathed a sigh of relief when he learned that "Dream of Red Mansions" would be broadcast this year.

If it is broadcast next year, Yu Zheng will be worried.

He is not afraid of competing with "Dream of Red Mansions", he is struggling with competing with Rongchen Pictures.

Liu Yifei received many calls from friends.

Especially my best friend Shu Chang.

"Xixi, I regret it. I shouldn't have listened to my brother's good advice of "don't act in a play with your best friend"!"

Shu Chang deliberately said the word "good advice" with gnashing teeth.

This made Liu Yifei laugh uncontrollably.

"If I had known this, I would have been willing to be your partner!"

Liu Yifei smiled and said, "Okay, I'll tell your brother about your request later. I'll let you play a maid next time!"

"Just act!"

The two bickered for a while, hung up the phone, and Liu Yifei returned to the living room.

Yang Siwei is reporting to Li Chen the prices offered by major TV stations.

"Boss, Blueberry and Tomato offer the highest price. They offer one million per episode."

Li Chen nodded. One million was indeed not a low amount.

Forty episodes equals forty million, and this is just one round.

The investment cost of "Dream of Red Mansions" is 8000 million.

It is definitely the ceiling in the field of TV dramas.

The cost of this play does not lie in the actors' salaries. The highest paid person in the entire crew is Ms. Liu.

Only 300,000 per episode. In a few years, a second-tier actor will earn more than that.

But nowadays, he is already a top star in the mainland.

When Ms. Liu was filming The Return of the Condor Heroes five years ago, she only earned 8000 yuan per episode.

The cost of Dreams of Splendor is mainly concentrated on costumes, props and Li Chen's directing fee.

Liu Yifei's eyes lit up: "One million per episode?"

After saying this, he silently calculated in his mind that if both companies bought the first round of first broadcast rights, forty episodes would be 8000 million, which would have already paid off.

Yang Siwei said with a smile: "Yifei, one million per episode is indeed not low, but the price of "Chinese Paladin III" is also about the same."

Yang Siwei's words awakened Liu Yifei.

Liu Yifei glanced at her fiancé, and Li Chen smiled and said, "Don't rush to make a deal, wait a little longer."

"CCTV is still waiting for the film to be completed. Blueberry is one of us, and Tomato has Director Ren, who is also considered a half-friend. It's okay to ignore them." Liu Yifei's heart moved, and she took Li Chen's hand and said, "CCTV? TV drama channel?"

Before Li Chen could say anything, Yang Siwei smiled and explained, "Yifei, the boss did this for you."

"But it's very time-consuming and laborious. Not only did I write and direct it myself, I also used my connections to recommend myself."

Liu Yifei's eyes flickered with love: "Why didn't you tell me anything?"

Yang Siwei tactfully left the room quietly, thinking that his boss understood women.

Know that surprises are more important than anything else.

"What should I tell you? The thing hasn't even been accomplished yet, and Yang Siwei, with his big mouth, let it slip to me." Li Chen put his arm around Miss Liu's waist, and the two of them were very affectionate.

"You're so mysterious. How annoying!" Miss Liu said this with an annoying tone, but her body involuntarily leaned into Li Chen's arms.

With a beautiful woman in his arms, so soft and fragrant, Mr. Li couldn't help but be distracted, so he just took Miss Liu and walked into the bedroom
The clip of Dreams of Splendor remained popular online, and CCTV also called Li Chen.

Asked when the final film of "Dream of Splendor" will be edited.

Whether it is the ancient Song Wenhua, tea culture, or female inspirational themes, they all fit in with the atmosphere of CCTV.

These various factors make CCTV also look forward to the final effect of the film.

The next morning, Liu Yifei was still drowsy and dreaming sweet dreams.

Li Chen woke up early.

Li Chen gently pulled his numb right hand out from under Miss Liu's neck, pecked her on the cheek, and then he got off the bed contentedly.

Turning on his cell phone, dozens of text messages came in at once. Li Chen raised the corners of his mouth and started his morning exercises.

International online reports
"Reprinted from Hollywood Daily Reporter, following Passengers setting a domestic first-day box office record."

"The first-day box office results from major ticket markets around the world have also been released one after another."

"The first-day box office results in North America and France, the two largest ticket markets in the world, were encouraging."

"Passengers landed in more than 900 theaters in North America yesterday, according to information released by Chiyou Pictures."

"Passengers grossed $710 million on its first day in North America, surpassing Zhang Yimou's Hero, which grossed $680 million on its first day in North America."

“The foreign media’s comments were basically consistent with those in China, and they praised the special effects of Passengers.”

"Many Hollywood media outlets were amazed that Chinese manufacturing was beyond imagination, and the advanced Yutu spacecraft and high-level special effects were comparable to Hollywood blockbusters."

The special effects of "Passengers" might not be so amazing if they were put into later generations.

But it was released six years earlier, and even Hollywood was shocked.

Even though the special effects scene doesn't last long.

Fan Qiaoqiao did not sleep all night. Passengers almost helped her transform into an "international star" overnight.

"Qiaoqiao, I didn't expect it, I didn't expect it!" Mu Xiaoguang also didn't sleep a wink the whole night, and he was in a state of excitement.

Big-name endorsements, film contracts, and variety show invitations all found their way to Fan Qiaoqiao Studio like mushrooms after a rain.

"I never thought that one movie, Passengers, could equal the effect of your nine movies last year!"

"No! No, it's not as good as this one. Even nine plays are not even a tenth as good as this one!"

Although Fan Qiaoqiao was also excited, his many years of acting career had already enabled him to play many different roles.

"Yeah, I didn't expect that one play could equal the efforts I've made in my career for more than ten years!"

Fan Qiaoqiao's eyes were determined. After all, he still wanted to be in a big director's play.

And he is a well-known director internationally.

Looking at the country today, there are only two: Mou and Li!
And now these two are still in the same company!
Even Chen Kaige, who was with her this time, was gradually left behind by Brother Chen and Director Yimou.

The former has a golden palm on his head, a golden lion under his feet, and is surrounded by Warner and Chi You. He is simply invincible.

The latter became a legend in the 08 Olympics, attracting worldwide attention.

Recently, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Yale University thanks to the Olympics.

No other person in the country can achieve such influence.

(End of this chapter)