Cao Xuan didn't care about the casting work below, he only listened to the report, and the only thing he followed up was the director selection of "When Men Are in Love".
It is a general trend for Xiangjiang film workers to go north, and Fatty Wang and Baye Yuan, who are relatively fast, have already mixed well.
As a relatively flexible director in the Xiangjiang film industry, Chen Kexin had already made relevant plans. After receiving the invitation from Fan Xing, she was immediately moved.
First of all, there is nothing to say about Cao Xuan's popularity. Even Xiangjiang has to admit that except for a few superstars such as Cheng Long, no one dares to say that they can beat Cao Xuan.
Although Cao Xuan has not yet proven himself in the film market, his performance in TV dramas is also quite impressive.
Coupled with the gimmicks of Hu Jing from the Four Little Stars and Cao Xuan's first movie, Chen Kexin personally thinks this movie is a hit.
However, he still put forward his own requirements, such as forming part of Xiangjiang's behind-the-scenes team and wanting to use some Xiangjiang actors.
The former Cao Xuan agreed. Every director must have some familiar team.
Anyway, the production budget is under the control of Fanxing, and his team will not have too many people, mainly the person in charge or the backbone.
As for the actors, Cao Xuan didn't care, unless he got Liang Jiahui to play the gangster brother, otherwise he felt that the actors he picked would be very useful.
Of course, in order to show respect for the director, Cao Xuan also agreed that if an actor's performance is not up to standard, Chen Kexin has the right to ask for a replacement.
After some probing, Chen Kexin also understood that Cao Xuan and Fanxing were not easy to fool, and they were even a bit aggressive.
However, the boss of Xiangjiang is more difficult to serve. As long as you calm your mind and stop worrying too much about the difference between the mainland and Xiangjiang, these will not be a problem.
"When Men Are in Love" has no big scenes, the plot is simple, and the production cost is relatively low. More than half of it is the remuneration of Cao Xuan and Hu Jing and the director fee of Chen Kexin.
It is difficult to calculate Cao Xuan's salary now, because after "Swordsman", except for guest appearances in the "Matrix" series, he almost always acts in his own plays.
?The outside world's salary for his film also varies. According to popularity, it can't beat more than 10 million yuan. According to the newcomer in the film industry or the mainland film and television market, it ranges from 2 million to 5 million yuan.
Because he holds all the shares in Fanxing, and "When a Man is in Love" is an independent production, Cao Xuan didn't care too much about the film salary, and the price was 5 million.
Hu Jing's salary is 2 million yuan + 1 million red envelopes.
The latter requires the box office to exceed 20 million, or to be nominated for some relevant awards. If you win an important award, you will still have another red envelope reward.
If the red envelope is included, this price is considered to be the normal market price, even slightly higher.
Because they have never acted in a movie, Hu Jing and Cao Xuan's positions are very embarrassing.
Although it is top-notch, good movie crews will lower the price, and ordinary movie crews offer high prices, but the two of them may not look down on them.
In addition, film resources are limited at this stage, and many actors are scrambling to get in, and film salaries are generally lower than the market price.
After all, including Xiangjiang, the top ten movies of the year are only tens of millions.
The producer takes 35% to 40% of the total remuneration. Even if there are other channels to return blood, the overall profit is limited, and the remuneration will naturally not be too high.
At present, there are only a handful of actors in the Chinese film industry with a salary of more than 5 million, and the mainland is even more pitiful.
According to gossip, Chen Daoming's salary for the movie "Hero" is only 100,000 US dollars, less than 1 million RMB, which is one-thirtieth of Li Lianjie's and one-tenth of Liang and Zhang's.
Of course, these guys received "friendship prices", and the specific remuneration has to be discussed in detail.
This is the case for most actors, especially those with relatively high prices. The market price is only a reference range, and the high or low depends on specific negotiations and conditions, and changes with the market.
For example, if the movie "When Men Are in Love" becomes popular, Cao Xuan and Hu Jing's remuneration will definitely increase, but if it hits the street, it will naturally decline.
In fact, Cao Xuan and Hu Jing don't care how much they are paid, but in business, there must be rules and clear accounts.
Cao Xuan is okay, after all, he is the boss, his left hand is reversed to his right hand, so it's just a matter of going through the motions.
Although Hu Jing is the proprietress, she has no shares after all, and she is the first sister of the company. It doesn't matter if the salary is more or less. The main thing is to explore a cooperation model for Fanxing and set an example for the following artists.
The couple of them don't need to divide the money too clearly, but the other artists of the family have to be clear.
But give more?Say drizzle.
However, there are indeed some troubles in terms of time. Domestically, Cao Xuan plans to have one in Japan/Korea, one in Thailand or other Asian countries, two in the United States, and one in Europe if possible.
In this way, even if there is no need for rehearsals and direct airborne performances, they still have to be contacted in advance. In addition to the travel time, it will take at least 1 to 2 weeks.
For Cao Xuan, who was already on a tight schedule, this was a difficult problem that could not be ignored.
But no matter what, first investigate what weddings are available in the relevant places. It is best for the new couple to be fans of Cao Xuan's fans. This will produce the best surprise effect. No matter how bad it is, you must know Cao Xuan.
Otherwise, when Cao Xuan showed up, people didn't feel it, and the reaction was mediocre, which would be very embarrassing.
? In addition, you need to keep in touch. For the sake of effect, it¡¯s okay for the couple and guests to keep it secret, but it¡¯s best for the family members to know and cooperate with the wedding process.
In the final analysis, it was their wedding day, Cao Xuan sent a surprise blessing, and they were happy. He got the material, and everyone was happy.
Surprises are not frightening. If someone messes up their wedding, they will be looking for trouble, and Cao Xuan can't do such a wicked thing.
Inform the MV plan, Fanxing is in charge of China, and Warner is in charge of Asia and the United States.
First count a wave, wait until the statistics are over, and then send the wedding-related information to Cao Xuan, Cao Xuan chooses, they will communicate and contact, and reach a consensus with the family members, and then the shooting can begin.
Anyway, it's a video clip, so pick up the convenient one first.
While Cao Xuan was recording the song, Fan Xing found some fans who got married recently. On the day of the wedding, Cao Xuan brought someone to surprise him.
After the domestic shooting, we will check whether the schedule is convenient or not. If it is convenient, we will go abroad for a tour. If it is not convenient, we will find some more wedding shootings in China.
? Although the red live performances can be regarded as Cao Xuan's old profession, after all, he hasn't touched it for many years. During the daily recording break, Cao Xuan also rehearses with the band.
Speaking of this band, Cao Xuan just formed it not long ago, with bass players, keyboard players, drummers, and guitar players all available.
All four of them have band experience, and the ones who have been engaged in music performance for at least 4 years, one from the mainland, one from Hong Kong, one from Ireland, and one from the United States.
The most powerful is the Irish drummer, who is quite well-known in Europe, and was blocked because of conflicts with the brokerage company. When he first came to the United States to develop, he was discovered by Cao Xuan and lured him to China with a lot of money.
They usually work in Baihua Recording Studio, and sometimes perform with the company's singers, but the most important job is to be a live band for Cao Xuan.
This is also the main reason why Cao Xuan spends a lot of money to support them. The amazing scene is inseparable from the support of a good band.
Cao Xuan can't bet on the organizer's band quality every time, preparing his own exclusive band and establishing a long-term effective tacit cooperation is a good way to get it done once and for all.
In mid-to-late October, Fanxing found several more suitable wedding venues. After communicating with the family members, Cao Xuan took the band to start his wedding dinner tour ?