Huang Xizhao took CCTV's inspection team around the recording studio, prop room and other places, and explained to them: "The production of TV dramas in Hong Kong is different from other places. TV dramas produced in Taiwan are often shot by the director in one go.
After the entire TV series is produced, it will be broadcast on TV stations. Because Taiwan’s TV stations are all party-run, even if the ratings are not good, they can still receive financial subsidies.”
An old man in his fifties who was part of the inspection team said: "The movie "Eighteen Years in the Enemy Camp" that Lao Wang filmed last year was only broadcast after all the filming was completed."
Huang Xizhao said: "The production of TV dramas in Hong Kong is different. Our TV stations are all privately owned and must be responsible for their own profits and losses, so commercial operations are very important. Like the United States, most TV dramas in Hong Kong are shot and broadcast at the same time.
If the audience likes it, we can make the TV series longer. If the ratings are too low, we will consider shortening the series. We can even increase or decrease the role of a certain character based on the audience's preferences."
Deputy Director Jiang Dongming nodded and said to other members of the accompanying inspection team: "This is to let the people test the quality of a TV series. Our TV station also serves the people. The TV series production methods of Hong Kong compatriots are worth learning from.
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Huang Xizhao pretended not to hear what Jiang Dongming said and continued: "In order to save time and cost, when filming Hong Kong TV series, they are divided into at least two director groups, and at most there are even five or six director groups filming at the same time.
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An old man named Huang Yihe in the inspection team asked: "Isn't it difficult to manage five or six director teams shooting a movie at the same time?"
Huang Xizhao said with a smile: "So when filming TV dramas in Hong Kong, the producers have the final say, because each director has a different style and shooting speed, and the producers need to oversee the overall process. Instead, the main actors need to run back and forth between each director team.
, the arrangement of shooting scenes also needs to be well coordinated by the producer.”
Jiang Dongming had also been a director before. When he heard this, he was stunned and said: "Then how can the producer be so busy?"
Huang Xizhao said: "Some producers often work as a group of directors themselves. After the day's shooting, they have to work overtime to sort out the tapes shot that day. They edit the film together with the editor and recorder, and they can basically sleep three or four hours a day.
Due to the heavy workload, the producer basically has to take a break after filming a TV series, otherwise the body will not be able to hold on."
Jiang Dongming nodded in approval and said: "It seems that our colleagues in Hong Kong are still very dedicated."
While explaining, Huang Xizhao took the delegation on a tour. When they came outside a studio, they were stopped by a staff member at the door. He said, "Mr. Huang, Mr. Kang is taking the makeup photos of "Looking for Qin" inside.
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Huang Xizhao smiled and said: "Behind me is an inspection group from the mainland. It's okay to go in for a visit."
Before Jiang Dongming came to Hong Kong, he had heard about Kang Jianfei's name and asked, "Mr. Huang, is Mr. Kang in there the boss Kang Jianfei?"
"That's him." Huang Xizhao opened the curtain of the studio, pushed the door open and said, "Everyone, come in and take a look."
Jiang Dongming had just stepped half way in when he heard someone inside scolding: "Fuck, the light has been adjusted. Whoever rushes to the street to open the door at this time, please get out!"
Fortunately, none of the comrades from the mainland understand Cantonese. They just thought someone was losing their temper inside.
Huang Xizhao saw Kang Jianfei looking towards her angrily, and said with some embarrassment: "Mr. Kang, these are the inspectors from Beijing."
The anger on Kang Jianfei's face suddenly turned into a smile, he came over with a haha, shook Jiang Dongming's hand warmly and said: "Welcome to the comrades from the mainland, I'm just about to finish my work and show you around. I've already made a reservation for the evening
Take your seat and welcome everyone at the Kowloon Hotel."
"We accept Mr. Kang's wishes, but the Communists don't take advantage of the masses. So don't spend any money." Jiang Dongming declined. Although the mainland officials at this time also had various tricks, they went out for inspections.
Always pay attention to your image, otherwise the consequences will be serious if something happens.
Kang Jianfei shook hands with other members of the inspection team one by one and joked: "Comrades from the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office often call me Hong Kong compatriot. Since we are compatriots, what is the point? Compatriots, brothers and sisters, please have a meal. It is an expression of affection, Jiang
Director, please don’t refuse.”
Jiang Dongming calculated the cost of this inspection trip and thought that he would just pay for the meal after the meal. If he refused, he would hurt the feelings of the Hong Kong compatriots. He nodded and smiled: "Mr. Kang is so kind, so I will respect it."
It’s better to obey.”
"Easy to say, easy to say," Kang Jianfei said with a smile, "Comrades, please wait a moment. I will call it a day after taking this set of makeup photos."
Jiang Dongming smiled and said: "As you please."
Kang Jianfei continued to instruct the photographer to take pictures, while the people in the inspection group watched with interest.
Huang Yihe walked to Jiang Dongming and whispered: "Director, I just watched the variety show on Phoenix Channel, and I have an idea in mind."
Jiang Dongming asked: "What's your idea? Do you want CCTV to also do this kind of program?"
"We're not doing it now," Huang Yihe explained. "What I mean is that during the Chinese New Year, our station will also hold a party. We will invite representatives of various ethnic minorities, advanced individuals, performing artists, and some leaders to attend through television
The way of the program is to celebrate the New Year with people across the country."
"Do you want to hold a New Year's Eve party?" Jiang Dongming pondered, "It's not impossible. I'll go back and discuss it with Lao Zhao. But this matter is very important and must be approved by my superiors."
Huang Yihe thought for a while and added: "It would be best to invite compatriots from Hong Kong and Taiwan to the party and have a New Year's Eve reunion between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait."
"This is a good idea!" Jiang Dongming's eyes lit up. If the program involves a reunion between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and the three places, it will be elevated to a political task. It will be a great achievement if it is successfully completed.
Huang Yihe smiled and said: "As a candidate for Hong Kong compatriots, I think it would be better to invite two Phoenix TV stars."
The two old men began to discuss the Spring Festival Gala. Kang Jianfei quickly took the makeup photos and continued the visit with the inspection group in a hurry.
After checking all the TV stations, Huang Xizhao thought about selling movies to the mainland again, so he took the people from the inspection team to the screening room to watch the series.
Huang Xizhao directly asked people to take out Lishi's previous favorite "Six Tribulations of Life" from the film library. Wan Zizheng, Wei Qiuhua, Chen Xiuwen and Zhang Guorong all starred in this TV series.
After watching it for only a few minutes, Jiang Dongming threw aside the synopsis of the TV series in his hand, shook his head and said: "Let's change it to the next one. I can't broadcast this one on CCTV even if I buy it back."
Huang Xizhao didn't know the reason and was about to ask a question when she heard Kang Jianfei whisper: "The gang drama is too heavy. Let's change it to "The Great Hero Fearless"."
Huang Xizhao nodded and asked someone to move "The Great Hero Fearless" out of the film library.
The reason why Kang Jianfei directly appeared in "The Great Hero Fearless" is because in another time and space, this TV series caused a sensation when it was broadcast in the Mainland. However, it was screened on Guangdong/Dong local channels. I don't know if this TV series can
Go directly to the central stage.
Due to the butterfly effect brought by Kang Jianfei, Liang Xiaolong joined DreamWorks early. The role of Chen Zhen in "The Great Hero Fearless" was played by Zhang Senmin. Zhang Senmin has never been heard of by Kang Jianfei. He and Huang Yuanshen, who played Huo Yuanjia, had already
I left the TV station and went outside to shoot movies.
As for the heroine of this drama, Michelle, she just returned to Phoenix TV from TVB last month and signed a five-year contract.
In later generations, in order to promote their idol, some fans of Michelle said that Michelle could freely take roles between TVB and ATV, which is pure nonsense.
Looking through Michelle's resume, it is very clear. She had been filming at Jiashi at first, and then went to TVB after Jiashi went bankrupt. She only filmed one movie at TVB, and then she was poached by Lishi, and she continued to film until the end of the Lishi era.
Only then did she switch to TVB. Michelle filmed in TVB for less than a year, and was soon signed back by ATV, controlled by Qiu Degen, with a five-year contract.
This kind of experience can only say that Michelle is very popular. Two TV stations are vying for people, but it is absolutely impossible to freely accept scenes between the two TV stations.
If Michelle made a drama on Phoenix TV and became a hit, and then went to TVB to film the next drama, would Kang Jianfei, as the boss, be happy? Not only Kang Jianfei would be unhappy, but probably the most depressing one would be the program director McDonald's, who would directly ban Michelle
It's possible, so what if she has a famous godfather?
Mi Xue only returned to Phoenix TV last week, which made Kang Jianfei very embarrassed. Because Huang Xizhao and McDonald's Bear both suggested that Mi Xue should play the role of Wu Tingfang in "Qin Qin Ji".
Kang Jianfei was persuaded by the two for a while, and finally changed his mind and replaced the original actor Mao Shunyun. Because in terms of reputation and acting skills, Michelle was more suitable for the role of Wu Tingfang.
CCTV's inspection team members watched "The Great Hero Fearless" attentively. Although the film had dialogues in Cantonese, the inspection team members watched it with gusto just by reading the subtitles.
After watching one episode, Jiang Dongming nodded and praised: "This TV series is good, the theme is patriotism, and it is very educational."
Another member of the inspection team said: "The theme song is also great. After sleeping for a hundred years, the Chinese people are gradually waking up, and the lyrics are very well written."
Kang Jianfei interjected at the right time: "The dialogue needs to be dubbed into Mandarin, but the theme song can be retained. CCTV will record a Mandarin song by itself, and together with "The Great Wall Will Never Fall", one will be used as the opening song and the other as the ending song.
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"I don't know how to sell this TV series?" Jiang Dongming nodded and asked directly about the price.
Kang Jianfei and Huang Xizhao looked at each other, and the former said: "Each episode is 2,000 yuan, a total of 42 episodes, a total of 84,000 yuan."
"This price is very suitable." Jiang Dongming nodded, he was very satisfied with the price. Last year, CCTV's own "Eighteen Years in the Enemy Camp" cost hundreds of thousands, while several TV series purchased from Japan
, basically above 100,000.
Kang Jianfei smiled and said, "But I have a condition."
Jiang Dongming was a little surprised and asked: "What are the conditions?"
Kang Jianfei said: "After CCTV finishes broadcasting "The Great Hero Fearless", it cannot resell copies to local stations in mainland China at will."
At this time, piracy was everywhere in Hong Kong, and the mainland had no idea of copyright at all. Even more than ten years later, many regular theaters in mainland China screened "Titanic" with pirated copies - the distribution company did not have enough copies, and the Chinese theaters made private copies.
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Jiang Dongming asked rather strangely: "Why? Why can't the things we bought be resold?"
Kang Jianfei explained: "This is a copyright issue and a universal law."
Jiang Dongming didn't know if he was pretending to be confused, and said: "The TV stations in the mainland are all owned by the state and belong to the same unit. We will not resell them. We can just give them away directly."
Kang Jianfei almost spit out his blood after hearing this, but he held back and said: "Otherwise, CCTV will have to re-record the Mandarin dubbing anyway. All Mandarin versions of "Heroes Fearless" belong to Phoenix Channel and CCTV.
If CCTV wants to resell it in the Mainland, Phoenix Channel will charge 500 yuan for each episode, and the remaining money will belong to CCTV."
Jiang Dongming also had to take CCTV's image into consideration, so he nodded and said, "This is a good idea."
After settling the matter, Huang Xizhao and Kang Jianfei were very happy. As long as they could be sold into the mainland market, they could give it away for free.
Think about the dozens of provinces in mainland China and so many TV stations. How much does it cost to sell a TV series?
Of course, city-level TV stations will definitely broadcast pirated versions, but provincial TV stations can supervise it. There are more than 30 provincial TV stations in the mainland, and even if only half of them buy "Heroes Fearless", they only charge 500 yuan per episode. Phoenix
The TV station also received 300,000 yuan in its account, which is equivalent to more than 1 million Hong Kong dollars according to the market price - the black market price is less than 500,000 yuan.
This is still an old drama, and the price of new dramas will definitely be more expensive. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian () to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users
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