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Chapter 976 Why are the second-generation rich kids entering the entertainment industry?

"Salary cap... My salary comes from profit sharing, so it doesn't apply to me!"

Shen Yan was live-streaming when he talked about the salary cap.

"Moreover, the salary cap mainly targets TV dramas and web series, not theatrical films!"

"As far as I know, there are no exorbitant salaries for actors in theatrical films... The salaries of the lead actors in films I participated in producing, such as 'The Wandering Earth' and 'Operation Red Sea,' were not high... Even the highest-paid actor in 'Operation Red Sea,' Zhang Yi, only received 800 million yuan!"

"The Wandering Earth... Wu Jing and I were both investors. Brother Jing received a salary of 500 million... but he accounted for 15% of the investment!"

"I usually sign tiered profit-sharing contracts... The base rate is 3%, and after the box office breaks even, I participate in profit sharing. For 'The Wandering Earth,' my starting point for box office profit sharing was 15 billion... I could only participate in profit sharing after the box office reached 15 billion... For every additional 100 million, the profit sharing increases by one percentage point... The final box office was 48.86 billion, so my profit sharing was 33% of the profit!"

"The most profitable film was actually 'How Long Will I Love U.' The total production and marketing costs for that movie were 9500 million yuan, and the revenue from product placement, brand collaborations, and licensing of the novel and comics of the same name exceeded 1.8 million yuan... In other words, I participated in the profit sharing when the movie was released!"

"Currently, 'How Long Will I Love U' has grossed over 33 billion yuan, and my share of the profits is 36% of the total!"

"It's not always profitable. For example, the show I'm currently filming, 'Zaijiutang'... Let me show you some vegetarian dishes I've been filming these past few days!"

In the misty mountains, the brothers recited poems to say goodbye.

Amidst the misty mountains and waters, we return by boat.

When the moon shines like water at night, we drink wine and recite poetry.

This is a kind of romance unique to literati and poets.

The style of ink wash landscape painting brings out this romance to the fullest.

Desolate and serene, leisurely and tranquil, every frame is a beautiful experience.

In the near-black and white images, the light and shadow, as well as the composition and perspective, are more directly highlighted.

In the misty mountains and forests, or on a journey, people recite poems to express their feelings; amidst the vast expanse of water, they sigh silently to the moon, the sea, and the starry sky. Many of these scenes convey a classical and graceful beauty.

Shen Yan couldn't help but laugh: "Isn't it beautiful!"

"This is a unique kind of romance among East Asians... I also watched the trailer for director Zhang Yimou's 'Shadow'... To be honest, the colors in it are too rich and too deliberate, not expressive enough!"

"The Wine Shop is a film that caters to my personal tastes... I don't expect it to do very well at the box office... Of course, the budget wasn't high either..."

"For theatrical films, actor salaries are calculated based on the subject matter and genre. 'Zaijiutang' had a production cost of at most 30 million, so the total actor salaries would be at most 10 million..."

"Movies are different from TV series. TV series make money by selling to TV stations and streaming platforms... Movies are different. Movies have to rely on the audience to pay for them!"

"...I usually take on TV drama roles, investing at least a quarter of the budget myself...and then I receive around 30 million in payment..."

"That's exactly what 'The Rebel' did!"

"I definitely need to invest; otherwise, I can't be sure the story will go according to plan..."

A lot of people in the comments section are saying 'double script'...

"There is no such thing as a 'dual script'... A film crew is not just a game of make-believe with only a director, cameraman, and actors. There is a production team, a props team, an art department, a costume department, a makeup team, a sound recording team..."

The coordinator sends out notices every day, and everyone gets a copy every night. What kind of project is it where members of the same group secretly film something else and send it out as a notice, without the other groups knowing?

"There's only one possibility: the script you're tricked into signing is script A, but once filming starts, you actually receive script B, which is what you're supposed to film. This is called a 'dual script'."

"Film production isn't as shady as you imagine... Big directors don't want to lose face, small directors want to seize opportunities... and production companies want to make money!"

"Of course, there's also the case where actors sign contracts for absolute lead roles, but during post-production editing, they're cut down to supporting roles... In that case, you can just file a lawsuit!"

"I'm not talking anymore... I need to rest now, I have to continue filming tomorrow!"

……

Salary cap for celebrities…

Actually, the high salaries of celebrities only lasted for a little over a decade. To be precise, it started to increase significantly after Huayi Brothers went public in 09... Back when Zhou Xun was still with Rongxinda Company, she was nominated for the Golden Eagle Award, and the prize was an Audi. She even told reporters that it didn't matter whether she won the award or not, but she definitely wanted the prize!
Of course, the result was very disappointing—Rongxinda confiscated the Audi!

In recent years, the second generation has been scrambling for resources!

In fact, the film and television industry has always been a hereditary stronghold of the second generation.

Previously, because there was no internet for information dissemination, people were unaware of the intricacies involved.

Chen Peisi, Ge You, Pu Cunxin, and other veteran artists couldn't have become actors without their fathers' connections.

Li Xuejian is Tian Zhuangzhuang's cousin.

Tian Zhuangzhuang's father was the director of the Beijing Film Studio and the August First Film Studio, and his mother was the head of the Beijing People's Art Theatre.

The film "Farewell My Concubine," starring the young poet, was also filmed under the supervision of his father, a veteran director from the Beijing Film Studio.

Many veteran actors, directors, and stars, especially those from the Beijing entertainment circle, are found to be mostly second-generation rich kids if you dig into their backgrounds.

So why is this problem so prominent now?
The main problem is that he is not worthy of his position!

In the past, those second-generation rich kids were highly skilled and didn't engage in corruption or illegal activities, so everyone turned a blind eye and let it go. In fact, they would even cheer for the best among them.

For example, Wang Xiao…

Everyone agreed that he was a good actor!
They're a celebrity's child too!

It's understandable for celebrity offspring to enter the entertainment industry, given their parents' connections within it!

In reality, the entertainment industry is ultimately a business. When the children of celebrities can't produce convincing results, capital will help us persuade them to leave...

As for the many rich kids entering the entertainment industry…

I once read a comment: Society is a giant ball field.

— Social party venues are mostly found in international cities such as Singapore and Hong Kong. They are usually initiated by charity fundraising, fashion brands or luxury parties, and are held 2-3 times a month, with peak seasons concentrated in March-May and September-November.

Participants are primarily from the elite class, and the events cover topics such as charity fundraising and art exchanges. Participants are advised to observe dress code and confirm their attendance in advance as a sign of respect.

Wealthy and leisurely people place greater emphasis on spiritual needs; for example, Hong Kong, across the strait, has now developed a very mature ball game culture.

In the brightly lit social venues, socialites come from prominent families and are graduates of prestigious schools. Hong Kong media are keen to capture these elegant figures, tabloid reporters earn money from their articles, and the socialites can also satisfy their desire for exposure.

But in mainland China, we don't have such a mature social culture.

What are the rich kids doing?
Influenced by their privileged family backgrounds, they were naturally unwilling to be seen as parasites. "Shangliu" magazine essentially documented the various entrepreneurial ventures of these socialites: maternity centers, nail and eyelash salons, dress rentals, and even idol meet-and-greets…

That's right, many micro-businesses operate in...

Entering the entertainment industry and playing adult roles is actually a new trend among wealthy second-generation individuals with a little money—to debut in the entertainment circle and "buy" happiness.

Oh, the reason we're talking about this is because a rich second-generation also came to the "Zaijiutang" production team...

Okay, it's the second princess!

And she's willing to play a small role!

The youngest daughter of a Li ethnic family living next door to Su Dongpo…

According to the script, she doesn't have much screen time...

But she appears in many scenes as Su Dongpo's maid!

Shen Yan was quite curious, so he asked, "Why did you choose such a small role?"

(End of this chapter)