Filming one episode of a TV series takes about a day, and so does a variety show. The key point is that Shen Fang also mentioned that the price will increase later. That's already a tenfold difference.
"Well, variety shows naturally need to be more high-profile. These kinds of reality shows are easy to attract social attention, and with big-name artists like you, plus the prospective stars of the entertainment industry, a good promotion can easily create a buzz."
"As for why we pay such high salaries, it's because the main attraction of this kind of reality show is you mentors. The whole show is actually not much different from filming a TV series, except that there are no costumes, props, or lines to rehearse. It's just filming a day of life."
Zhang Guoli nodded: "But if we calculate it this way, the six teachers' fees for one episode would be 1.8 million yuan. If we shoot 12 episodes, that would be more than 20 million yuan. And that doesn't even include other expenses. Aren't you afraid of losing money?"
We're all in the industry, and we know the current state of variety shows. There are variety shows with budgets of over 20 million viewers, but those are annual programs and prime-time shows on TV. We've never seen a talent show like this in China before.
Shen Fang smiled and said, "Uncle, the main profit points of variety shows are advertising revenue, ad placements, and viewership ratings. Copyright fees—20 million yuan to invite so many big-name artists is only possible because there's a vacuum in the domestic variety show scene right now; there's no variety show-style programming. Our talent shows like Super Girl and The Voice of China, these music variety shows, have investments exceeding 50 million yuan each. You'll see when the time comes."
After dinner, Liu Xiaoli took everyone to the massage room for foot massages, spa treatments, and aromatherapy massages. Afterward, she showed them around the swimming pool, gym, games room, card room, children's room, and billiards room—all the necessary entertainment facilities were there. The money was well spent; Liu Xiaoli had clearly put in the effort.
It was 10 p.m.
Liu Xiaoli smiled at these big directors and stars in the industry: "Come often in the future. This is a membership card for our club, with 50,000 yuan deposited in it."
Chen Daoming glanced at Liu Xiaoli. There were nearly 30 people here today, and the food alone must have cost tens of thousands of yuan, not even including drinks. "Aren't you losing out big time?"
Liu Xiaoli smiled: "It's an honor for Zitan Palace just to think of coming. We're even more optimistic that you'll take care of our Qianqian."
Shen Fang secretly gave him a thumbs up, thinking, "Look at that guy's emotional intelligence."
After returning home, Fan Xiaopang looked depressed. She finally understood why Shen Fang had let Liu Xiaoli manage the club business. Compared to Liu Xiaoli, her mother was far inferior in terms of emotional intelligence, IQ, and social skills.
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