581, the important decision of black and white images
Two days passed by in a blink of an eye. November 2nd was the official day of the Hong Kong Film Festival!
Chu Huan went downstairs from the bedroom and came to the dining room. Breakfast was already ready.
"Everything in the newspapers today is about the film festival!"
After seeing Chu Huan come down, Cao Yunshang handed the newspaper in his hand to Chu Huan.
After Chu Huan sat down, he took the newspaper from Cao Yunshang's hand and read the contents.
‘Hong Kong’s most influential film awards will be held today!’--"Sing Tao Daily"
‘A film rating system that can change the film landscape in Hong Kong will be released today!’--"Ming Pao"
‘Can the Hong Kong Film Festival change the direction of films in Hong Kong at this time?’--"Sing Pao"
Looking through the contents of each newspaper in his hand, Chu Huan said with a smile: "It seems that the sales volume of "True News" will not be very good today!"
While the whole of Hong Kong is paying attention to the Hong Kong Film Festival, "True News", the largest-selling newspaper in Hong Kong, has not published any reports related to this content, which will inevitably affect the sales of "True News".
Cao Yunshang nodded and said: "That's for sure. I think those who are still paying attention to this matter at this time will think that not letting the "True News" publish this matter should be your last stubbornness."
Chu Huan smiled and said: "If my stubbornness is like this, then they will definitely be very happy."
Cao Yunshang nodded seriously and said: "But with so many things released today, I think the whole of Xiangjiang will be in chaos. Maybe the Xiangjiang Film Festival will become your final battleground!"
Chu Huan nodded and said, "I think so too. Now let's see if these people are ready for me to take action."
The two of them chatted about what would happen today while eating breakfast. After the breakfast, Cao Yunshang followed Chu Huan and left the restaurant, and the "True Report" was placed on the dining table.
'Today at nine o'clock in the morning, a major decision will be announced on the black and white video. Please look forward to TVB's news channel at nine o'clock in the morning!'
“The big decision for black and white images?”
Xia Dingji held the "True Report" in his hand and curiously asked Luo Bishi.
"What kind of big decision could it be?"
When things have developed to this point, Xia Dingji really can't think of any possibility of a comeback from the black and white image.
Luo Bishi shook his head solemnly at this time and said: "I'm not sure, but I can foresee that it must be related to this Hong Kong Film Festival."
Xia Dingji nodded and said: "I think so too, but now that the arrow is ready, what else can the black and white video do? Do they still dare to ask all the artists and directors in Hong Kong not to participate in this film festival?"
In Xia Dingji's view, this is the only thing black and white images can do.
Luo Bishi shook his head and said: "No, the black and white video may not allow artists and directors from Hong Kong to participate in the Hong Kong Film Festival, but it will never be released in this way."
Xia Dingji couldn't help but ask: "Do you think it's really possible for him to ask black and white artists not to participate in this film festival?"
When it was uncertain whether any major decision would be announced about Black and White Video at this time, Xia Dingji could only be more concerned about the Hong Kong Film Festival.
If Chu Huan really decides not to allow black and white artists to participate in the Hong Kong Film Festival at this time, then for the Hong Kong Film Festival, it will definitely be a major blow to its influence.
Luo Bishi still shook his head and said: "It's possible, but I don't think Chu Huan will do it. After all, those artist directors have agreed to participate in this film festival before. If they don't participate now, they are really fighting against us."
Right from the front.
You have to know that those artists and directors are real people, not tools. Chu Huan doesn't mind confronting us, but those artists and directors can't. As long as they want to hang out in Xiangjiang, there is no reason to offend them.
us!"
Luo Bishi's words made Xia Dingji somewhat reassured, and he said: "If it's not even this, what kind of thing would it be?"
Luo Bishi did not answer Xia Dingji's question this time because he couldn't guess what kind of thing the black and white image could announce at this time.
Xia Dingji thought for a moment and dialed David Patterson's phone number.
"How are your preparations going? Is the scene at Mandarin Oriental ready?"
This time the Xiangjiang Film Festival will host its venue in the exhibition hall of Mandarin Oriental.
David Patterson held the phone and said: "The arrangements are being made. It will definitely not delay the Hong Kong Film Festival tonight!"
The Hong Kong Film Festival officially started at 7:30 pm.
Originally, Wang Jingyi and others wanted to refer to film festivals in other places, which had opening and closing ceremonies, but this was only the first Xiangjiang Film Festival after all, and there were no artists from other places participating, only artists from Taiwan.
So in the end it was decided that there would be only one awards ceremony tonight.
"Have you read the "True News" this morning?" Xia Dingji asked David Patterson.
David Patterson said: "I have already seen it, and I have asked Wang Jingyi to make a second confirmation to the artists, directors and performers in Xiangjiang. They all said they would be there on time today!
"
After receiving David Patterson's reply, Xia Dingji finally put down some worries and said: "Very good, keep in touch with those artists at any time and make sure they arrive on time tonight."
David Patterson hurriedly said: "Okay!"
After hanging up the phone, Xia Dingji told Luo Bishi the content of the call he had just had with David Patterson, and then continued with a puzzled look on his face: "What is the reason for?"
Luo Bishi also looked puzzled at this time. After a while, Luo Bishi said: "No matter what, there must be no mistakes in this matter. It seems that we have to make some preparations!"
Xia Dingji looked at Luo Bi and asked, "Are you ready to use the power of ICAC?"
Luo Bishi nodded and said: "Always prepare some backup strategies for yourself."
After finishing speaking, Luo Bishi directly called ICAC in Xia Dingji's office and asked, "How are you preparing the materials you asked to prepare?"
The other party said with some hesitation: "Liang Risi's information has been prepared. Although Liang Risi's behavior in Jiaku has not been investigated, there is still some information that can be used when she was in the police force, but...
..”
When I said this, there seemed to be some silence on the other side of the phone.
"Just what?" Luo Bishi asked in a gloomy voice. He didn't like this intermittent attitude.
"It's just... about Chu Huan, should we reconsider it? He is not Liang Risi. If we really take any action against him, I am really worried that some uncontrollable situations will occur.
"
The other party preached carefully.
"Humph, of course I know this. I asked you to investigate Chu Huan, not to ask you to do anything to Chu Huan. I just want to have this card in my hand. Don't you know?" Luo Bishi said coldly.
"I understand!" The other party didn't dare to say anything at this time.
"Tell your people to keep an eye on Liang Risi. If anything unexpected happens today, I will ask you to take Liang Risi to ICAC for coffee as soon as possible!"
After Luo Bishi put down the phone, Xia Dingji looked at Luo Bishi with a shocked expression. He really didn't expect that Luo Bishi would actually let someone investigate Chu Huan.
Even if this matter was brought up by myself first.
"Will Chu Huan know about it?" Xia Dingji couldn't help but ask Luo Bishi. Everyone knew that Chu Huan had very skilled bodyguards around him, and he was worried that Luo Bishi's behavior would let Chu Huan know about it.
Luo Bishi said: "I just wanted him to know. This is a shock, not an action!"
Xia Dingji finally said excitedly: "Well, it's time to let Chu Huan understand who has the final say in Xiangjiang!"
Luo Bishi nodded, and finally said deeply: "Now let's see what the black and white video is going to reveal!"
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After Chu Huan and Cao Yunshang left No. 12 Mount Calais Road, they did not separate this time, and Chu Huan did not go to the Chinese Bank, but went directly to TVB on Broadcasting Road.
When Chu Huan and Cao Yunshang arrived at TVB, Fang Jianhui and Liang Risi were already waiting at the main building of TVB. Not only the two of them, but also Zhou Zhibin, the general manager of Black and White Cinemas who had not shown up for a long time, was also here.
The three of them saw Chu Huan and Cao Yunshang arriving and greeted them at the same time.
After seeing the three of them, Chu Huanxiao looked at Zhou Zhibin and asked, "How are you doing? Are you a little nervous?"
Zhou Zhibin said excitedly: "Chairman, please rest assured, I am very motivated to fight now!"
Chu Huan laughed and said: "Let's go to the office first. We are standing here, I am afraid that many people will think too much."
After finishing speaking, he walked into the main building first and went straight to Liang Risi's office.
But even so, Chu Huan and Cao Yunshang came to TVB together today, which still attracted a lot of attention.
"Tommy, it seems that something big is going to happen in the company today. Look at today's battle. The general manager of Black and White Media, the general manager of Black and White Cinema, and even Director Chu and his wife are here. Plus Liang
Manager, tsk tsk, I really can’t believe what will happen to the black and white video later!”
In the corridor of the company, two young people, a man and a woman, were talking.
This couple, the man is called Liang Jiashu, is now an ordinary producer of TVB, but in future generations he will be an indispensable and absolute high-level executive of TVB. He is the representative of the Liang faction, one of the four major factions of TVB. At that time, his
In my hands, I have Luo Jialiang and Principal Gu, a great combination.
The woman is named Xiao Xiaoming, and she is now Liang Jiashu's assistant and girlfriend. The two will get married later, and it can be said that Xiao Xiaoming single-handedly brought out Principal Gu.
Later, Xiao Xiaoming was squeezed out by another senior executive of TVB, Zeng Lizhen, and Principal Gu also left TVB.
Liang Jiashu also said with a somewhat complicated expression: "Today is the day when the Hong Kong Film Festival is held, but the black and white video also announced that there are major decisions to be announced at this time. Not only that, Director Chu also came to the stage in person.
I'm afraid the storm will shock the entire Xiangjiang entertainment industry."
Xiao Xiaoming said with some surprise: "Could it be that Director Chu is planning to do something? The Xiangjiang Film Festival is organized with the support of the Xiangjiang Film and Television Office. If Director Chu really falls out with the Film and Television Office, even our station will
It has to be affected!”
Liang Jiashu nodded and said: "Who says it's not the case, but this kind of thing is obviously not something we can participate in, so we should just watch it honestly!"
Xiao Xiaoming suddenly whispered to Liang Jiashu: "Tommy, why don't we make preparations in advance? Maybe we can meet with Shuyi Chow today about what Chow Liang Shuyi told us before!"
Sandra Chow has already taken away Jamie Ye and others, but it is obvious that his purpose is more than that. During this period of time, she has been contacting TVB's front and backstage people, hoping that more people can help her.
Liang Jiashu and Xiao Xiaoming were also among them.
Liang Jiashu shook his head and said: "No, you must not go to see Zhou Liang Shuyi today. Obviously today is the finale of this incident. It is obviously not a wise thing to see Zhou Liang Shuyi at this time. Everything should wait until the end of today.
Bar!"
Xiao Xiaoming thought for a moment, nodded, and said, "Okay!"
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Chu Huan and others came to Liang Risi's office.
After several people sat down, Chu Huan asked Liang Risi: "How are Chen Baixiang's arrangements going?"
Liang Risi couldn't turn around for a while. She knew what Chu Huan wanted to do today. At such a critical time, Chu Huan didn't ask about her preparations, but actually asked about Chen Baixiang?
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! However, after being stunned, Liang Risi hurriedly said: "It has been arranged. Now let Chen Baixiang be in charge of a new program. This program will be produced by other producers of the company.
He is responsible for it, but he is actually responsible for all the preparations.”
Chu Huan smiled and said, "I haven't seen him for a long time. Call him over and I'll have a chat with him!"
Liang Risi had suppressed all the doubts in his heart at this time. When he heard what Chu Huan said, he nodded and said, "Okay!"
Then Liang Risi got up and went to make a phone call.
Chu Huan then asked Fang Jianhui: "How are your preparations going? I believe that after Zhou Zhibin makes a statement on TV, your office phone number will be called all over the place!"
Fang Jianhui said: "It has been arranged. No matter which film company the boss calls, he has asked them to wait for me in the black and white video conference room!"
Chu Huan nodded and asked, "That's good!"
Fang Jianhui was still a little worried and said: "It's just the chairman, will they really do what we say?"
Chu Huan smiled confidently: "Don't worry, no one will have trouble with money!"
Fang Jianhui felt a little relieved.
Just when Liang Risi put down the phone, the phone on her desk rang. Liang Risi picked up the phone, said a few words, hung up the phone, and then walked to the sofa.
"Chairman, Mr. Shao is already here. I'll go to the door to greet him!"
Chu Huan nodded.
When Shao Yifu followed Liang Risi and walked in, Chen Baixiang was late. However, when Chen Baixiang saw the important people in this room, he was still a little nervous.
"You sit down first, I will talk to you later!"
Chu Huan preached to Chen Baixiang.
Chen Baixiang nodded and sat solemnly in the corner of the room.
Chu Huan looked at Shao Yifu with a smile and said: "Sixth Uncle, I would like to thank the Shaw Brothers for cooperating with our black and white video for this matter today!"
Shao Yifu said with a smile: "We are also thinking about our own interests. Now it is obvious that they want to take food from our bowls. This is definitely unforgivable."
Chen Baixiang was sitting there, watching Chu Huan and Shao Yifu discussing the next thing. His face became surprised, and he felt extremely nervous and excited. He never thought that he would know about this matter in advance.
If this matter is announced, the entire Hong Kong film industry will explode!
At the same time, this will frighten Chen Baixiang, because if this thing is really done, it is estimated that the entire Hong Kong film industry will retreat by then, and Chu Huan and Shao Yifu represent the two absolute big names in the Hong Kong film industry.
, but didn’t care about it.
What they have to do is to get the Hong Kong government to compromise with them on this matter. From now on, Hong Kong films will no longer be restricted by the Film and Television Department, and Chu Huan and Shao Yifu will become the absolute kings of this industry.
Maybe Shao Yifu is still a little worse, but Chu Huan is the one who took the lead in this matter. I am afraid that from now on, no one in the film industry will be able to disagree with Chu Huan.
After Chu Huan finished chatting with Shao Yifu, he looked at Chen Baixiang with a smile and said: "Alek, we haven't seen each other for a while!"
Chen Baixiang stood up subconsciously and said with a smile: "Director Chu, you are so busy at work, how dare I disturb you!"
Chu Huan smiled and said: "I just heard from Manager Liang that you have an idea for a new variety show. Anyway, there is still an hour before nine o'clock. Let's talk about it."
Chen Baixiang looked at the people in the room with some anxiety, and said helplessly: "Director Chu, I am really scared of this situation!"
When everyone heard this, they burst into laughter. Chu Huan said with a smile: "There is nothing to worry about. Just treat it as a preview of your variety show in advance. The atmosphere in this room today is a bit solemn. Some happy elements are needed to relieve this."
atmosphere."
Only then did Liang Risi understand why Chu Huan chose to call Chen Baixiang at this time. It was undeniable that the atmosphere in the room just now, except for Chu Huan and Cao Yunshang, the other people were indeed in a serious mood. After all, they were going to do this this time.
What we are fighting against is not a certain company, but the Hong Kong government.
But if Chen Baixiang can make the atmosphere cheerful, maybe these people's mood will not be so solemn. A happy mood can avoid mistakes.
Shao Yifu took a serious look at Chen Boxiang. When he was the general manager of TVB, he had never seen this person before.
In other words, he was the newly promoted person by Chu Huan after he left... It can be seen from the conversation between Chu Huan and Chen Baixiang that the two knew each other.
Shao Yifu has never doubted Chu Huan's vision. If this person is really valued so much by Chu Huan, it means that this person must have merit.
It's just a pity that I haven't purchased Li's TV yet, otherwise I could have stolen this idea.
But thinking about it, if he were the chairman of Li's TV now, Chu Huan would not let this person talk about his variety show in front of him.
Chen Baixiang stabilized his mind and said bravely: "Actually, my idea is very simple. It is to invite some different guests to conduct this program in the form of question and answer. At the same time, different prizes should be set in this program. First, you can
To stimulate the enthusiasm of guests to play games, and secondly to stimulate the sense of participation of the audience in front of the TV..."
The variety show that Chen Baixiang is talking about is actually the variety show "Lucky Star" that he became famous in the TV industry!
In later generations, one of the TVB variety shows that everyone knows is the long-lived "Happy Tonight", the other is Tsang Chi-wai's "The Prize Man", and the third one is the TVB children's program "430 Shuttle" that has brought out countless stars.
I know very little about Chen Baixiang's "Fortune to the Laxing".
But in fact, this variety show is very popular in Hong Kong, and even once broke the ratings of variety shows in Hong Kong. It is TVB's trump card program.
But later on, because Chen Baixiang had to wear multiple hats, including making movies and hosting, he later put his main focus on movies.
This program has also been discontinued.
Eric Tsang's "Prize Doorman" has never broken the ratings of "Lucky Star".
Several people listened to Chen Baixiang talking about his ideas for this variety show, and nodded their heads. Sometimes, when Chen Baixiang said something interesting, several people would laugh easily.
After half an hour passed, Chen Baixiang stopped talking and said to Chu Huan: "Director Chu, basically this program is presented to everyone in this form!"
Chu Huan nodded and said with a smile: "It's a very interesting show, do it well!"
Chen Baixiang nodded and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Chu!"
Chu Huan smiled and said: "Call me if you have time and come out to drink tea. I'm actually not as busy as you think!"
Regarding Chen Baixiang, Chu Huan still likes this actor very much.
Not only because of Chen Baixiang's position, but also because this person is very interesting. The most important thing is loyalty, and he has no interests entangled with Chu Huan.
It's good to be a good friend.
In Chu Huan's life, it is impossible to really only have business. Outside of business, Chu Huan does not want to become a loner. Such a life would be meaningless.
Moreover, Chu Huan is actually always vigilant about his heart.
After a person achieves a certain social status and wealth, it is difficult to guarantee that this person will remain true to his original intention.
It is actually a very good thing to have a few friends with whom you can talk with each other but have no conflicts of interest. In this matter, Chu Huan fully agrees with what the cross talk queen Yu said.
People actually need fair-weather friends. It’s good to have a drink and brag when you have nothing to do on weekdays!
After Chen Baixiang left, Shao Yifu couldn't help but talk to Chu Huan.
"Ah Huan, if this variety show can really live up to what this person said, TVB will probably have another flagship show!"
When he said this, Shao Yifu's tone was filled with envy!
Chu Huan laughed and said, "I met him by chance!"
Shao Yifu asked tentatively: "How about giving this program to us?"
So far, only Shao Yifu, Li Xiaohe, and Chu Huan know that Shao Yifu wants to acquire Li's TV, and no one else knows.
So after hearing what Yifu Shao said, everyone in the office also showed curious expressions. Hasn't Yifu Shao left TVB?
Why do you still want a variety show like this?
After the idea came out, these people instantly understood Shao Yifu's intention. Looking at Shao Yifu's expression at this time, they all showed shocked expressions.
"Uncle Six, isn't this good? You have already asked Cai Heping to leave, and now you want to fight for our show. I will definitely not agree!"
Chu Huan smiled.
Shao Yifu also smiled helplessly.
Liang Risi looked at Chu Huan in shock, Cai Heping is leaving?
It seems that my idea is true!
At this moment, Liang Risi's assistant walked in, greeted him around and then gave a sermon.
"Chairman, it's almost time, it's time to go to the live broadcast room!"
Chu Huan nodded and looked at Fang Jianhui and Zhou Zhibin on the side. They also stood up at this time and said to Chu Huan: "Chairman, don't worry, there will be no problem!"
Chu Huan raised his head slightly and said with a smile: "With Uncle Six following you, I naturally feel relieved!"
Shao Yifu also took advantage of this moment and said to Chu Huan: "Ah Huan, are you really not going to do this by yourself?"
Chu Huan said with a smile: "No, let Uncle Six, Ah Hui, and Zhi Bin do this kind of thing!"
Shao Yifu nodded and walked out of the office under the leadership of Liang Risi.
Chu Huan also said to Cao Yunshang: "Turn on the TV, this live broadcast will definitely be recorded in the history of entertainment in Hong Kong!"
Cao Yunshang nodded and turned on the TV, but at this time the live broadcast did not start, but the advertisement for Lin Qingxia's endorsement was playing.
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Not only Chu Huan was paying attention to this matter, but all the people who knew that things would not be so simple were paying attention to this matter at this time, and they all turned on the TV at about the same time.
"Today is the day of the Xiangjiang Film Festival live broadcast. Are you really not going to the TV station?"
At Huang Xizhao's home, Huang Xizhao's wife asked him.
Huang Xizhao smiled a little lonely and said: "I'm not going. Since Bill Clifford wants to be in the limelight, let him be in the limelight."
While talking, Huang Xizhao turned on the TV and dialed the TVB channel, "I feel like something is a little abnormal today!"
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Jiayi TV!
Zhou Liang Shuyi was sitting in her general manager's office at this time, watching the TVB channel on the TV.
"A Xin, what do you think the black and white images are going to be released about?"
Jamie Ye shook his head helplessly and said, “Unexpected!”
"Yes, I really didn't expect it!" Chow Liang Shuyi said while looking at the picture on the TV.
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Inside the Office of the Financial Secretary.
Xia Dingji and Luo Bishi also sat together and watched the TV. Soon the commercial ended and the TV entered the live news screen.
When Xia Dingji and Luo Bishi saw that Shao Yifu also appeared on the TV screen, they both showed surprised expressions.
There was no time to communicate, because at this time the host on the TV had already asked them.
"Mr. Fang, before this, your black and white video showed that a major decision was announced. Now can you tell us what the decision is?"
Fang Jianhui laughed and said: "Actually, it is not a unilateral decision made by our Black and White Cinema, but a joint decision with Shaw Brothers. As for the content of the decision, I will leave it to Zhou Zhibin, the general manager of our Black and White Cinema Line, to announce it to everyone!"
Zhou Zhibin took the microphone and said with a smile on his face: "This decision is actually..."