The opening banquet of Phoenix TV lasted for more than an hour. Xiang Huaqiang and Xiang Huasheng brothers left without long after eating, but Wang Jing, who was on the same table as them, remained until the end.
After the banquet, Wang Jing also squeezed over as he watched many reporters flock to the hotel conference room. He also had a task today, which was to help his father Wang Tianlin find out the situation. It was not to be a spy, but to listen to what Kang Jianfei would announce at the press conference.
The conference room was very big. Wang Jing slipped to the corner of the last row and sat down. After waiting for a few minutes, he saw Kang Jianfei, Huang Xizhao, Zhong Jinghui, McDonald Xiong, Xiao Ruoyuan and others walking to the rostrum.
As the host, Zhong Jinghui sat next to Kang Jianfei, and about 120 reporters came in from the audience one after another.
"Dear media friends," Zhong Jinghui adjusted the angle of the microphone, "I will first introduce the gentlemen who attended the press conference. The one on my right hand is Mr. Kang Jianfei, the boss of Phoenix TV, as well as Mr. Huang Xizhao, the general manager of Phoenix TV, and McDonald Xiong, the program production director... Now I'll invite Mr. Kang to speak."
Kang Jianfei took off the microphone and patted it, leaned on the chair and said, "I invite you all today, mainly to announce a few messages to the outside world. First of all, Phoenix TV is solely owned by me, and the board of directors of the TV station has been abolished. From now on, I am the only boss..."
Before Kang Jianfei finished speaking, the reporters in the audience were already in a slight uproar. Although there were various rumors before, Kang Jianfei personally confirmed it, which gave everyone a different feeling.
Kang Jianfei continued: "Let's take a look at this Taiwan logo."
Two staff members carried the Phoenix TV station's station logo, and some reporters in the audience couldn't help but shout: "Mr. Kang, what's the point of your station logo design?"
"This question is good," Kang Jianfei smiled and pointed to the Taiwan logo and said, "I changed the name of the TV station to a Phoenix, which means to take a phoenix nirvana and be reborn from the fire. Everyone knows that Lishi has been in a recession some time ago. I hope that after changing the name to Phoenix, I can rejuvenate new vitality. As for this Taiwan logo, the Chinese have regarded the phoenix as a symbol of good fortune and peace and well-being since ancient times. On the Taiwan logo, one phoenix and one phoenix, two main bodies of one yin and one yang are like two balls of burning fire, which are dynamically contained in a circle, both intuitive and symbolic. The phoenix tail and the phoenix tail are not blocked. They are connected, meaning openness and enterprising. From another perspective, this Taiwan logo is a variant of Tai Chi Yin and Yang fish..."
Kang Jianfei tugged for a long time, and Huang Xizhao said at the right time: "The Taiwan logo of Phoenix Platform was designed by Mr. Kang."
Flattering is a profound science. Sometimes, even if you say good things in thousands of words, you will flatter the horse’s legs. Huang Xizhao’s light sentence has already flattered the horse’s legs.
"Baobababababa..." The reporters in the audience, whether they were sincere or false, all received warm applause.
Kang Jianfei said again: "The English Channel will not change much for the time being. As for the Chinese Channel's programs, all the programs have been reformed. I believe that you can see a different Phoenix Channel tonight."
Speaking of this, there was no explosive news at today's press conference, and the reporters were inevitably disappointed.
Next, Huang Xizhao talked about the situation after the reorganization of Phoenix TV, and soon handed over the microphone to McDonald Bear. McDonald Bear did not disappoint the reporters and went straight to the topic: "After Mr. Kang, Xiao Ruoyuan and I had a month-long planning and discussion, Phoenix TV will open two new dramas in the next two months. One of the "Sister of the Tuo Gun" is produced by me, and this drama is adapted from "Sister of the Royal Family" starring Miss Lin Qingxia..."
“Wow…”
McDonald Bear was only halfway through his words, and the reporters were in an uproar.
Because it is different from the parallel space, "The Royal Sister" was released five years ahead of schedule and has basically replaced the position of "The Best Partner" in the hearts of Hong Kong movie fans. Coupled with the terrifying overseas box office of "The Royal Sister" and the movie has a huge influence in Hong Kong. Now Phoenix TV suddenly announced that it would adapt "The Royal Sister", so the reporters can't bear it.
Some reporters couldn't wait to raise their hands, and some simply asked questions directly. McDonald Bear patted the microphone and signaled everyone to be quiet. After a long time, he continued: "The second drama is produced by Mr. Kang himself, and the name of the drama is "The Legend of Qin"."
“Buzz…”
The reporter's reaction this time was not much better, and there was a buzzing sound in the crowd. "The Legend of Qin" is the most popular novel in Hong Kong except for the "Wesley" series in recent years. Now that I suddenly announced that I would film "The Legend of Qin", many book fans will be happy to go crazy.
Just as the reporters were waiting for free to ask questions, Zhong Jinghui suddenly announced: "Okay, today's press conference ends here."
Kang Jianfei left the seat first and walked outside. The reporters were stunned for a moment, and suddenly stood up and rushed towards Kang Jianfei and McDonald Bear.
"Mr. Kang, who are you going to play Xiang Shaolong in "The Legend of Qin"?"
"Director Mai, who is the protagonist of "Senior Sister Tuo Gun"?"
"Mr. Kang, will you shoot many flesh-and-hearted scenes in "The Legend of Qin"?"
“…”
Kang Jianfei smiled all the way and squeezed out of the reporters, without revealing any information. He just needs to release the news to create momentum. If he talked too much, it would be unsightly.
In fact, Kang Jianfei originally planned to film "The Legend of Qin". Even the TV script was finished. But he ran to the TV station's prop warehouse and saw that the costumes inside were not divided into dynasties and were very dull.
It is very convenient to shoot TV series in Hong Kong. Not only is TVB stingy, but Lisi is not much different.
Kang Jianfei reluctantly drew 5 million yuan from DreamWorks to inject it into the TV station. In addition to redesigning costumes, he also updated the stage equipment in the station, leaving the rest to stay in the station for expenses - he could hardly pay the salary.
The filming of "The Legend of Qin" has to be slowed down for the time being, but there must be no other action. Kang Jianfei simply asked McDonald Bear, Xiao Ruoyuan discussed and took out the story of "Senior Sister Tuo Gun".
"Senior Sister Tuo Gun" is one of the classic Hong Kong dramas. It has filmed one after another in the original time and space, and each has a high rating. It is a rare longevity drama. Coupled with the gimmick adapted from "Senior Sister Royal", it can attract countless audiences if you hype it up.
As for the plot of this TV series, Kang Jianfei only remembers one outline now. He couldn't write it at all, so he could only let Xiao Ruo fill in the content. Xiao Ruo was originally known as the screenwriter's master. Not to mention that Kang Jianfei gave the story outline, he could write the story well even if he only gave him an idea.
The newspaper headlines of the next day were without exception. The news that Phoenix TV opened, followed by the news that Phoenix TV was preparing to adapt "The Royal Sister" and "The Legend of Qin".
Ordinary citizens don’t care about what name the TV station changes to, but they are more keen on talking about Kang Jianfei’s starting from scratch. However, the news that Phoenix Channel is preparing to start filming "Senior Sister Tuo Gun" and "The Legend of Qin" has made the general readers look forward to it.
Not only that, Oriental Daily also published a scoop. It said that when "The Legend of Qin" is officially launched, the original serialized novel will be collected and published. The lucky ones who bought the novel will have the chance to obtain the autographs of Xiang Shaolong and Qin Qing in the TV series "The Legend of Qin".
As soon as this news came out, it immediately ignited the enthusiasm of the book fans of "The Legend of Qin", and they called the Oriental Daily to ask about the specific date of the novel's publication.
When the ratings of Likki were low, the advertising fee was repeatedly reduced, and even reached the point where it was difficult to attract advertising. Now, after Kang Jianfei bought the TV station, he didn't have time to start filming a new drama. Just after the name of the TV series was announced, many smart advertisers called to inquire about the situation.
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Fang Yihua walked into Shao Yifu's office with a few newspapers and said, "There is a lot of noise on Phoenix Platform."
At this time, Shao Yifu was also the general manager of the wireless station. Although he was very old, he was very energetic and had to ask about many things himself. He knocked on his pipe and said, "Tianlin came just now, and his new drama is already famous, called "The Love of Thousands of Water and Mountains". I heard his thoughts and thought this drama was very interesting, so I decided to let Xie Xian and Wang Mingquan act."
Fang Yihua asked with some concern: "The "Senior Sister Tuo Gun" on Phoenix Platform is adapted from "Senior Sister Royal", can "The Love of Thousands of Water and Mountains" be rivaled?"
Shao Yifu said: "You have to believe in Tianlin's ability. He is the old man of Shaw. I know it. However, we became alert to the changes in Phoenix Station last night."
Fang Yihua said disdainfully: "Isn't it just changing a few pieces of clothes? The ratings still have to be viewed by the content of the program."
Phoenix TV's so-called reform, the content of the program has basically not changed much, but the host's dress and stage style have changed a lot. The studio and stage lighting equipment have been replaced, which is more fashionable and modern than the wireless station's. The host's dress is not so dull, it becomes fresh and natural, and has a sense of life.
Although Shao Yifu felt that he should face up to these changes in Phoenix Channel, he was reluctant to spend money and decided to do the show as he was. As Fang Yihua said, Shao Yifu also believed that the content of the show was the guarantee of ratings, and the rest were all intrigues.
Fang Yihua glanced at Kang Jianfei's photo in the newspaper, and a sharp look flashed in her eyes. She attaches great importance to the TV station. If "Senior Sister Tuo Gun" really suppresses "The Love of Thousands of Water and Mountains", Fang Yihua would have to use some evil ways.
Three years ago, Fang Yihua was not the production manager of Wireless Channel, but the idea of ​​spending money to bribe Xu Shaoqiang, the protagonist of "The Legend of Silkworm", and let him disappear automatically was proposed by Fang Yihua.
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It was almost evening. In front of Yuan Jiayi TV Station building, Zhou Xingchi bought a copy of "Ming Pao" and squatted on the steps and read it. His eyes were staring at the front page of Phoenix TV Station News, and suddenly someone patted his shoulder, which made him stand up suddenly.
Zhou Xingchi looked back and saw that the person who patted his shoulder was his friend Liang Chaowei. He was shocked and said, "Please, don't have any sound when you walk in the future."
Liang Chaowei said with a funny look: "Is it good to read the newspaper and be idle? What kind of news is so good?"
"Li's TV station has been renamed Phoenix TV Station." Zhou Xingchi clapped the newspaper in his hand, and suddenly took out a piece of paper from his pocket, "What do you think is this?"
Liang Chaowei came over and looked at it, and said in surprise: "Phoenix TV training class registration form! How did you get this thing? Be careful not to be seen by the teacher."
Zhou Xingchi was silent for a moment and suddenly said, "I want to go to Phoenix Station to register."
Liang Chaowei asked in surprise: "Don't you study the wireless training class?"
Zhou Xingchi squatted down and smiled self-deprecatingly: "What is the future of night class? You are different. You can already act in unit dramas after just one month of entering the training class. Even if I graduated from the night class, I can only play a supporting role on the set at most, and I have no chance to play an important role."
When Liang Chaowei heard Zhou Xingchi say such words, he didn't know how to comfort him for a moment.
Zhou Xingchi and Liang Chaowei have been good friends since childhood. Both of them have not had a good family background. After leaving school, they worked as various handymen. Zhou Xingchi admired Bruce Lee since he was a child and had a long dream of stardom. Two years ago, he accidentally became a special guest actor of Lishi, and immediately aroused his desire to perform.
Zhou Xingchi applied for the wireless training class last year, but unfortunately failed. This year, Zhou Xingchi brought his good friend Liang Chaowei to come again, but Liang Chaowei successfully entered the training class, but he failed again.
Fortunately, during the exam, Qi Meizhen, a student from the previous class, recognized Zhou Xingchi and pleaded with the teacher that he was taking the wireless training class every year and was very persistent and should give him a chance.
So, under Qi Meizhen's plea, Zhou Xingchi finally entered the night class - equivalent to a reserve student in the training class.
Even students in the artist training class may not be famous, let alone the backup students in the night class. Zhou Xingchi is not depressed, that is fake.
"It's getting late, let's go to have a meal first." Liang Chaowei said with a look at his watch.
Zhou Xingchi came to wait for him to have dinner together. After Jiashi went bankrupt, the building was rented out by the wireless station to shoot fashion shows. Liang Chaowei had just filmed the unit drama "Environment 11" in Jiashi Building, while Zhou Xingchi rushed over after get off work, gathered for dinner with Liang Chaowei, and then went to a night training class to attend classes.
The two of them had a meal in the canteen of the wireless station and brought it to an inconspicuous corner. Zhou Xingchi whispered: "Weizai, I thought about it carefully and decided to register quietly first. If I can't choose, I won't be able to get into the Phoenix Training Class, I won't be able to study in the night class here."
"Aren't the tuition for that night class paid in vain?" Liang Chaowei said with grief.
Zhou Xingchi said: "At worst, you can be hard-working and work one more job every day."
Liang Chaowei asked: "Lishi's training class should have started early, why are you only signing up for admission now?"
Zhou Xingchi said while digging the food, "How can I know? It may be related to changing the boss. And I heard that Lishi had left many actors some time ago, and there should be a shortage of staff there. Maybe I will have a filming film as soon as I graduated from the Phoenix Training Class."
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Chapter completed!