Huayu: The Best Actor starts with obtaining the role entry

Chapter 226 - A copyright fee of one hundred million? Explosive!
The meeting room of the White Night Studio.

Lin Wan recently contacted the heads of several video websites who were showing strong interest in her.

Looking around, following Lin Wan's gaze, Bai Ye saw that there were about ten people sitting inside.

Lin Wan pointed to the people inside and said, "Let me introduce you, this is..."

Lin Wan introduced the people in front of her to Bai Ye one by one.

Besides the heads of the three video websites, Tencent Video, Sohu Video, and iQiyi.

People from Youku and Tudou also came here.

Although the quoted price was relatively low.

Lin Wan didn't really want to look anymore.

But they said we could talk about it some more.

Let's come together then.

"Well, since everyone's here, I won't stand on ceremony. Let's get straight to the copyright issue, shall we?"

If we meet them one by one, then exchanging pleasantries is fine.

But everyone here is waiting to discuss copyright.

We definitely shouldn't be polite.

"can!"

After exchanging glances, the people from the video websites and their own colleagues all agreed.

Lin Wan's move was actually not particularly clever.

After all, these video websites are competing for copyrights.

In the past, they would have given us a heads-up before coming over.

But each of these works is something that several people want to acquire.

Even the people from Youku came because they were ordered by their superiors to come and take a look.

Although I had a general idea that they were offering too little.

But at least come and give it a try; maybe there's still a chance!

"Alright, let's get straight to the point. Currently, we have the copyrights to four works: The Best of Us, Someday or One Day, Pinocchio, and How Long Will I Love U."

Regarding "Those Years," we own half the copyright, and we've also discussed it with Tangren Media. If the price is right, we can license it as a package deal!

Copyrights in those years were determined based on investment.

We had an agreement with Cai Yinong that the film rights would be split 50/50.

The last time we had dinner, it was because they wanted to sell the copyright.

So I casually asked Cai Yinong if the copyrights from those years should be discussed along with this project.

After thinking it over carefully, Cai Yinong immediately agreed.

Why? !
It's because they probably could earn more by selling the copyrights along with everyone else.

Talking about each item individually is definitely not as good as talking about a package deal.

After all, the copyrights Bai Ye holds are for several excellent works.

If you sell it together with other products, you can offer a high price for the whole package, and people will be happy to accept it.

So Cai Yinong agreed, saying that all she had to do was give her half of the copyright fees from those years.

After hearing Lin Wan's words, the heads of several video websites also had a moment of calculation in their hearts.

From this perspective, it aligns with what they had previously thought.

The copyrights to the TV series Bai Ye previously starred in are naturally not in his possession.

As for the movies that Bai Ye acted in and invested in as an investor, everyone knows perfectly well what happened.

I came here specifically for these few films, and it would be best if I could also acquire the rights to that movie from back then.

"What about copyright licensing?!"

"That's what the penguin guy asked."

Just as they suspected, how long is the copyright licensing period?!

We hadn't discussed these things before; we were just interested and came here to talk.

In specifics, it depends on the circumstances of both parties.

Before coming here, everyone had a bottom line.

"Three years. We're only authorizing this for three years for now, and we won't accept any talk of a timeframe!"

Lin Wan said.

They had discussed this matter before.

These video websites won't accept authorization if the authorization period is too short.

Three years is a reasonable timeframe for everyone, which means the contract will likely expire in 14.

Upon hearing Lin Wan's words, the people from iQiyi, Youku, and Tudou frowned.

It's clear that they find the three-year timeframe somewhat unacceptable.

They came with the intention of signing contracts for at least five years.

Ideally, an eight- or ten-year contract should be signed.

Three years is far too short.

Even Sohu and Tencent have some reservations about this.

But no one left.

After all, if they leave at this point, they'll be completely eliminated.

At the very least, you should hear the price.

"How about we offer 700,000 yuan per episode for four TV series, and 4 million yuan per year for movies?"

Sohu's representatives were the first to offer a price.

This also left iQiyi and Tudou speechless.

They didn't expect Sohu to offer such a high price right away!
Actually, there have been precedents for this before.

The TV series "Scarlet Heart" sold its online rights for 70 yuan per episode due to its excellent production quality.

But the contract they signed was for a long enough period!
Bai Ye only has three years, and they actually gave him 700,000?!

They even paid four million a year for both movies!
Both Tudou and iQiyi, after comparing the two, immediately abandoned the idea of ​​adding more.

First of all, the number of years does not meet their requirements.

Secondly, the price is just too high. If it were a long-term contract, then applying would be fine.

It is clearly impossible.

"We won't participate in the pricing; we'd like to have opportunities to cooperate in the future!"

The representatives from iQiyi and Tudou stood up and took their leave.

This collaboration is definitely not going to work out.

They had no interest in staying here any longer.

Who can blame them when they simply can't compete with these few wealthy and powerful companies?!

"If there's an opportunity to collaborate, I'll see you off."

After Bai Ye finished speaking, he stood up and glanced at Lin Wan. He went to see the person out, while Lin Wan was responsible for continuing to negotiate prices here.

After escorting the person downstairs and saying goodbye, Bai Ye went upstairs only after the person left.

Watching Bai Ye's retreating figure, the iQiyi representative remarked with some emotion, "It seems he's not as amiable and easy to get along with as the rumors suggest."

It has to be said that there were rumors online that Bai Ye was young and impetuous.

Now it seems that online public opinion is indeed the one attacking him.

"Yes, I think he's a very nice person and quite polite. It's just a pity that we didn't have the opportunity to work together this time."

"That's normal. We should have thought this through before we came, since we really can't compete with them in terms of money!"

The person in charge remarked with emotion.

There's just too much money.

Adding that in might introduce an element of gambling.

Although people have become increasingly aware of copyright in recent years.

Spending so much money on this is really a gamble for small websites like theirs.

"Actually, I think if we can buy it, even if it's a little more expensive, it's fine. Expensive things have no flaws other than being expensive, and that's not their flaw, it's our flaw."

"If we win this bid, it could bring a lot of users to iQiyi, since these shows are very popular!"

The department manager who came along was also somewhat helpless.

He really wanted to win it.

But the company doesn't provide a budget, and even if they did, I doubt I could compete with those people.

Upstairs, by the time Bai Ye went up, the people from Sohu and Youku were already preparing to leave.

Bai Ye was stunned by what he saw.

no? !
I've only been down there for a few minutes at most!
Is that all?!
"Penguin offered way too much; nobody wants more."

Lin Wan leaned close to Bai Ye's ear and whispered something.

She was also shocked by the price offered by the penguins.

Moreover, they only made an offer once, and then people from Sohu and Youku inquired about it, but ultimately decided to give up.

It's clear that Tencent really wants to make this video website a success.

"Let's see them off first!"

Bai Ye nodded, a sense of understanding flashing through his mind.

Penguin Video truly lives up to its reputation as a platform backed by Tencent.

If I remember correctly, Tencent's market value is currently $517 billion.

Moreover, it is developing and expanding rapidly.

The internet is currently in a period of competition among the three major internet companies, BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent).

Currently, among video websites, only Baidu has a video player.

However, the other party did not come this time, and Alibaba does not have a video website.

So, it seems that Tencent's asking price was so high that they immediately gave up.

"Bai Ye, let's work together again sometime in the future."

The Sohu staff member seemed a little disappointed, but then they remembered something and said, "By the way, our boss really admires you. If there's an opportunity in the future, we can collaborate on other projects!"
This is our boss's business card. Shall we contact each other later?

Although the collaboration did not succeed.

But it's clear that Sohu also wants to have other collaborations with Baiye.

After taking the business card and seeing the person off, Bai Ye finally asked in the elevator on the way back, "How much did Sister Lin give you?!"

"One million two hundred thousand per episode, seven million for film rights!!"

Lin Wan suppressed the excitement in her voice.

The copyright fee is simply outrageous.

One million two hundred thousand per episode. This is partly because their dramas don't have many episodes to begin with, so the total price isn't particularly high.

That's 1.2 million!
Currently, no other TV series in China has sold its copyright for more than "Day and Night".

Even the previously wildly popular "Scarlet Heart" is no longer acceptable.

It's safe to say that once this copyright fee is released, it will shock a lot of people.

The exorbitant copyright fees charged by Step by Step were already astonishing when they were revealed.

I never expected there would be such a master!
"so much?!"

Bai Ye silently calculated in his mind.

The Best of Us Episode 25, Someday or One Day Episode 26, Pinocchio Episode 21.

The two movies totaled 14 million, while the TV series cost 86.4 million!

That adds up to a hundred million!
This is pure copyright fee!
Even though 3.5 million in the movie is supposed to go to Tangren.

But this copyright fee is already outrageous!
"Yes, let's go inside and talk!"

Lin Wan nodded, and the two then returned to the meeting room together.

At this moment, the people from Penguin were still waiting. After seeing Bai Ye and Lin Wan return together, they stopped talking about what they had been discussing earlier.

I reckon Lin Wan has already discussed the copyright price with Bai Ye.

All you need to do is sign a contract.

However, they had one more request before that.

"Baiye, the reason we're offering such a high price is because we have one condition: we want priority cooperation rights."

"At the same price—no, we at Penguin always pay a little more than other websites—in exchange, we at Penguin have priority in collaborating with you on your work. Does that sound acceptable?"

Tencent didn't give Bai Ye so much money for nothing. It was mainly for the priority cooperation rights.

For Bai Ye's subsequent works, they can have priority to collaborate at the same price or a slightly higher price.

This can be considered an investment for Bai Ye personally.

This demonstrates Tencent's ambition in the entertainment industry, and also shows their optimism about Bai Ye.

"Priority cooperation rights?!"

Bai Ye paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, as long as the price is right, I can continue to cooperate with Tencent. But I also hope that Tencent can give me some traffic support."

After all, Tencent is currently the dominant player in China's social media landscape, so sometimes I might need to collaborate with you guys?

As long as the money is right, Bai Ye will certainly not refuse.

However, at this time, I also need the other party, as Tencent is undoubtedly the dominant player in the domestic social software market.

Bai Ye thought there might be many opportunities for cooperation between the two parties in the future.

The head of Tencent Video smiled and nodded, then extended his hand and said, "No problem! It would be great to cooperate!"

Even if Bai Ye didn't say anything, they would. After all, they acquired so many copyrights, it would be unreasonable not to promote Bai Ye.

Promoting White Night also benefits them.

Penguin Video is a relatively new platform, and its large user base is largely due to its reliance on Tencent.

But there are simply too few works.

So this time, Tencent Video came with a mission: to acquire the copyright to "White Night".

That's why they quoted a price that no other company could possibly offer.

This is also in preparation for future collaborations with Baiye. At least based on their internal analysis, Baiye is definitely a contender for the best works in China right now.

Just like Weibo before.

Bai Ye currently has the most followers on Weibo.

The collaboration with Baiye will undoubtedly bring great benefits to Tencent Video in the future.

"By the way, Bai Ye, if it's convenient, we'll also be launching a Weibo account later, you can try it out too."

Additionally, if your studio needs investment, and you subsequently establish a company, Tencent can also provide an investment.

Capital injection?!
Bai Ye didn't pay much attention to the blog.

Upon hearing about Tencent's investment, he shook his head and declined, saying, "The studio's funds are currently quite stable. We will consider it if there is any future cooperation!"

"Alright, shall we sign the contract then?"

He wasn't surprised by Bai Ye's rejection.

Just as Bai Ye said, their studio currently has sufficient funds.

After securing this copyright fee, the financial situation became even more crucial.

Therefore, it is impossible for them to accept investments from others.

But I'm just saying it briefly.

I heard that Bai Ye is going to turn his studio into a company.

Now that I've said it first, if Baiye really needs investment later, then they can talk to me about it.

After signing the contract with Tencent, Bai Ye sighed, "The entertainment industry really is a winner-takes-all world. This amount of money is something I never dared to dream of before!"

The copyright sold for 100 million.

This really does make money.

Previously, the salary for a single TV series was tens or hundreds of thousands of yuan.

They've already made tens or even hundreds of millions.

"After the taxes are deducted, transfer the money to Cai Yinong. Calculate the amount after the taxes are deducted and then transfer it to her in advance."

"it is good."

Lin Wan nodded and had someone calculate the taxes deducted.

The deductions were so severe that it was heartbreaking.

However, Bai Ye was simply engaging in legitimate tax avoidance, but he still paid all the taxes he was entitled to.

After transferring the money to Cai Yinong and explaining the copyright issues from those years,

At this moment, Cai Yinong was also somewhat shocked.

"His copyright actually sold for seven million."

"Sister K, is this a lot?!"

Liu Shishi asked curiously.

All she knew was that Scarlet Heart seemed to have sold 70 copies per episode.

"Of course it's much more expensive. Movie rights can't possibly be sold for that much. Tencent actually offered such a high price."

Even though those films were very popular back then and were considered a benchmark for youth films, I originally thought the highest I could make was 500 million.

As it turns out, they were able to negotiate an extra two million, which means the other movie should be worth about the same, and then there's the TV series rights.

This is definitely going to be hyped up, and it might even sell for more than "Scarlet Heart"!

Cai Yinong was incredibly jealous!

If his guess is correct, Bai Ye will earn at least tens of millions this time.

The previous few movies had already made them a fortune.

So copyrights are actually this profitable?!

"Really? It's even more expensive than 'Scarlet Heart'! They must be making tons of money!"

Liu Shishi counted on her fingers, "The copyright fee for 'Scarlet Heart' was over 20 million yuan, even though each episode sold for 700,000 yuan."

The White Night series is even more expensive, and it also has the rights to several other parts.

"Just wait, we should have news tonight."

Cai Yinong glanced at the time, but now she probably doesn't know the exact amount.

Anyway, they definitely made a lot of money.

We expect to hear from tonight or in the next few days.

As expected, that same evening, White Night Studio and Tencent Video jointly announced that Tencent Video had acquired the online rights to the dramas "Someday or One Day" and "With You" for three years.

A rumor suddenly surfaced regarding copyright fees.

[Breaking News! The bundled copyright fee is a whopping 100 million!]

One hundred million! ! !

The copyright fee is 100 million!

Although it's just a rumor.

However, the person who gave this information quickly revealed that the copyright for one episode of the TV series "White Night" was 120 million, and the two movies sold for a total of 1400 million.

This calculation.

That's a hundred million!

no! ?
One hundred million?!
At this moment, everyone was stunned.

If the leaks are true, then Baiye Studio's financial report this year is likely to be very encouraging.

Wow!!! White Dove is amazing! They actually sold the copyright for 100 million?! Incredible!

Is this for real?! Any insider information?!

[There's no concrete evidence, but it's likely close. There are some insider rumors. In short, Tencent offered a very high copyright fee this time because they want to promote Tencent Video and also want priority cooperation rights for "White Night"!]

[This is unbelievable! They sold 100 million yuan worth of goods in one go! Is it really that easy to make money in the entertainment industry?!]

[Easy to make money?! Only the top earners make money! There's no money at the bottom!]

[Tencent Video? Then I have to use it!]

Online, there are mixed reactions to the news that the copyright fee for "White Night" sold for 100 million yuan, including sour grapes, blessings, and envy.

That's a hundred million.

In today's society, the impact of 100 million yuan is extremely powerful.

"Holy crap!? Really? My brother actually made a hundred million just like that?"

University dormitory.

A hint of shock flashed in Bai Yue's eyes.

What did she see? !

Is this still the same idiot brother from three years ago?!
"Bai Yue, what are you muttering about?! Your older brother? Oh~ your older brother is Bai Ye, what a coincidence, I'm Bai Ye's half-sister!"

Bai Yue's roommate walked over, glanced at her phone, and then made a joke.

Bro, you're up?!

I've never heard Bai Yue mention this before, I guess she's become a fan of Bai Ye.

It's quite a coincidence that the two share the same surname.

"You know what, they might actually be distant relatives?! Seriously, a hundred million! If I could marry Bai Ye right now, I'd be willing to live in a villa and drive luxury cars!"

"So you don't want to suffer at all?! Even if a handsome guy like that didn't have money, we wouldn't have a chance!"

The dormitory room instantly erupted in playful banter.

Bai Yue came to her senses and suppressed her shock. Although she found it exaggerated, she didn't say anything.

She also did not reveal her relationship with Bai Ye.

This applies to both high school and university.

After all, if others find out, I'll probably be in a lot of trouble.

However, she also planned to ask Bai Ye!
They managed to pull off such a huge job without making a sound!
Besides, she has only been at this school for a short time, and everyone has only just gotten to know each other. Bai Yue is not a child anymore; she knows what she can and cannot say.

"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!!!"

Zhao Jie was stunned when he saw the news, and then he completely deflated.

Previously, he always thought that Bai Ye was inferior to him.

He got into a top university, while Bai Ye didn't even get into college and went out to make his way in the world after graduating from high school.

But now it's almost graduation time.

Zhao Jie then realized just how vast the gap was between himself and Bai Ye.

He was still struggling with what kind of job to look for after graduation.

They've already made 100 million.

How can you compare to him?!
Thinking back to how he used to slander Bai Ye, he couldn't help but laugh.

"Zixi, let me tell you, Bai Ye is really going too far. If you two hadn't broken up back then... well, never mind what I said."

As An Yu spoke, she glanced at Qiu Zixi.

Suddenly, as if realizing something, he took back what he was about to say.

It's truly a pity.

"Other people's achievements are their own; we should just focus on doing our own thing well."

"Yeah, yeah, if you go and work on Wanda's plaza projects at this time, I feel like you'll probably have a chance to meet in the future. Let's work hard on it, and then we'll definitely be able to stand confidently on his side!"

An Yu nodded.

She agreed, especially since Qiu Zixi was also working hard on her own.

Qiu Zixi herself works in real estate. After discussing her thoughts with her father, Qiu Zixi...

Qiu's father agreed to let Qiu Zixi give it a try.

Just like Wanda, it's a real estate model that creates a commercial and entertainment center.

Under this model, they will definitely venture into the entertainment industry in the future.

Qiu Zixi has also made a lot of preparations in this regard.

Seeing Bai Ye's current achievements, she was indeed somewhat gratified.

He really did it.

The person who once spoke to me with such lofty ambitions, saying that they would definitely build their own career, has actually done it.

From the time he broke up with Bai Ye to the time he went to Hengdian.

She had been keeping an eye on Bai Ye.

Starting with Chonglou, the Demon Lord in Chinese Paladin 3, Gao Yao in Myth, Liu Shaokang in Beauty's Rival in Palace, Zhou Yu in New Three Kingdoms, Yu Huai in With You, Li Ziwei in Someday or One Day, Ximen Qing in Water Margin, Cui Dabu in Pinocchio, and Lu Ming in How Long Will I Love U.

She has read all of Bai Ye's works.

She has witnessed Bai Ye's growth.

She was genuinely happy to see Bai Ye achieve what she had today.

Li Qu, who was praising Bai Ye in the group chat, also felt a bit emotional. It seemed like everything had changed, yet nothing had changed at the same time.

I hope that at that time I will be qualified to stand beside Bai Ye and say, "Long time no see."
(End of this chapter)