Extracting skills from movies

Chapter 553 PK again!

Du Sheng's concert in Hong Kong is in full swing.

In addition to Star Media’s own artists, different heavyweight guests are invited to perform on stage every night.

From Liu Dehua to Cheng Long, to the Twins group, Sun Yanzi and so on.

It is star-studded and there are different surprises every night.

Even if fans buy tickets multiple times in a row, passion and joy are guaranteed!

At the same time, this tour has been going on for a month, and the TV series "Wulin Waijia" which was broadcast at about the same time has also reached its climax.

For example, Mr. Bao, who originally came only to investigate the people's conditions, had many conflicts and jokes with the people at Tongfu Inn in Qixia Town due to a series of misunderstandings and accidental events.

His pretentiousness and corruption were portrayed vividly, and the process of the inn's battle of wits and courage with him was also very exciting, which not only satirized the darkness of the officialdom at that time, but also achieved comedic effect.

This drama, which had only 8% rating when it was first aired on Yangshi Channel 4.5, shot all the way up to 9%, becoming one of the funniest shows of the new year.

There was laughter in every household of the audience.

Phoenix TV, which broadcasts the show five days later than Yangshi, benefited even more.

The final episode peaked at a staggering 35% in prime time ratings.

It almost caught up with the historical record of "Shuiyuedongtian".

Although the show has maintained a viewership of over 15% since the 28th episode, it is a small pity that the average viewership failed to break 30% because the first few episodes were introducing the background.

However, for Phoenix TV, such an achievement is already dazzling enough!
Even without taking into account the cost of purchasing broadcasts, Star Media has made a fortune from this.

As ratings continue to rise, the resulting increase in advertising revenue will also be substantial.

At some TV stations, these fees may be in arrears or delayed payment.

But the size of Phoenix TV and Star Media is there, and those advertisers have to think carefully.

Once a falling out occurs, the price paid is no joke.

At this moment, even many colleagues including TVB breathed a sigh of relief.

The work "Wulin Waijia" that gave them a headache finally came to an end.

Phoenix TV's series of hit dramas one after another are really overwhelming.

Because a large number of the original audiences in the Aocheng and Zhusan triangle areas were pulled away by it.

If this continues, I'm afraid the foundation will be unstable.

TVB, General Manager’s Office.

Fang Yihua is talking on the phone:

"Are you guys ready over there?"

Zeng Lizhen said in a deep voice:
"Please rest assured, Ms. Fang. We have worked overtime to finish 10 episodes. It is totally fine to film and broadcast at the same time!"

"Okay! From now on, we must increase our publicity efforts and make sure to catch them off guard!"

Speaking of the recently concluded "Wulin Waijia", Fang Yihua couldn't help but feel a little bit resentful.

Ever since Du Sheng took over Phoenix TV, he has been doing things completely out of the ordinary!
Not to mention the previous dramas, this one actually brought quite a shock to TVB.

There is simply no one left!

Fortunately, with the finale of "Wulin Waijia", many people have returned to TVB.

After all, for many viewers who have been following TVB for a long time, although "Wulin Waijia" is good, the brand effect accumulated by TVB over decades is still strong.

That is to say, the influence of "Water Moon Cave" + "Itazura na Kiss" is still there, so they temporarily switched to Phoenix TV.

This is the appeal advantage that TVB has built over decades of prosperity!
Mr. Tan's family is such an example.

When switching channels, the children were a little reluctant but were soon attracted to the new programs.

"I don't know when the next good family drama like 'Wulin Wai Zhuan' will come..."

But before he finished speaking, a line of large characters suddenly appeared on the screen:
"One House, Two Families, Three Surnames".

Mr. and Mrs. Tan looked at each other and thought that this was exactly what they said.

But when you think about it, this makes sense.

"Wulin Wai Zhuan" is so popular that it will naturally trigger a wave of imitations.

After further investigation, we learned that this drama had been promoted before and was intended to compete with "Water Moon Cave".

But because the timing was not right and the work was done in a hurry, it has been remade now.

Now it has been re-polished and turned into a heartwarming sitcom with a setting similar to "Wulin Waijiao", but it replaces the ancient times with the modern ones.

The story revolves around family characters including the eldest brother, Niu Niu, Pineapple Bun, the fourth young master, the younger sister, and the uncle and aunt.

Teaching people truths from lively family trivia in a humorous way is similar to the way "Wulin Wai Zhuan" conveys truths through the stories of people in the inn. Both show the warmth and wisdom of life in a relaxed and funny atmosphere.

The starring actors are still TVB's mainstays such as Ma Tak Chung and Xuan Xuan.

Considering TVB's production standards from beginning to end, it is quite exciting.

Mr. Tan smiled and comforted the children:
"Although "Wulin Wai Zhuan" has ended, we can watch TVB's new drama "One House, Two Families, Three Surnames" together tomorrow. It may be more interesting than the story of Guo Furong and Bai Zhantang!"

"Mom, really?"

The children, who were originally feeling a little lost, immediately became excited.

"You'll know tomorrow when you see it!"

Mrs. Tan stroked the children's heads gently.

Unlike Mr. Tan's family who changed channels early, many viewers were still immersed in the ending song of "Wulin Waijia" and were reluctant to leave Phoenix TV.

They were still discussing the plot that had just ended.

At this moment, a new picture suddenly popped up on the screen:
Next to several people wearing forensic uniforms, there are some eye-catching big words - "Forensic Heroes".

Immediately afterwards, familiar faces such as Ouyang Zhenhua, Charmaine Sheh, Ma Guoming and Yang Yi appeared one after another.

They appear handsome, capable and professional, creating a strong visual appeal.

The audience couldn’t help but wonder, aren’t Ouyang Zhenhua and Charmaine Sheh TVB artists?

How come they appear in Phoenix TV's new drama?

The people in the picture either look focused or thoughtful, as if they are facing a difficult case.

This suspicion aroused the audience's curiosity.

I really want to know what kind of strange cases the characters in the play encounter.

As the trailer progresses, forensic tools such as microscopes, fingerprint extractors, and evidence bags are unveiled one by one.

These details not only reveal the core of the drama, but also greatly enhance its professionalism and authenticity.

The trailer, which is only a few dozen seconds long, really leaves a deep impression!

It seems that Phoenix TV’s new drama is pretty good!

This thought has occurred to many people.

Some viewers who had originally planned to return to TVB the next day also changed their minds.

I want to take a good look at the means by which Forensic Evidence becomes the enemy of crime.

A few days after the finale of "Wulin Waijia", the media also sparked a heated discussion.

Some articles deeply analyze the plot and character relationships of the drama, and even give a lot of attention to Lü Xiucai and the world's number one female constable.

There are also reports summarizing the series of ratings miracles created by "Wulin Waijia".

It not only helped Phoenix TV achieve a historic breakthrough in viewership,

It also increased the average viewership in the entire Hong Kong and Macau region by at least 3 percentage points.

This achievement is enough to prove that it deserves the title of "ratings hit".

As the successful conclusion of "Wulin Wai Zhuan" came to an end, the public's attention quickly turned to the new round of confrontations that were about to take place:
The contest between "Forensic Heroes" and "One House, Two Families, Three Surnames".

The media have commented and predicted the fate of the two series:

"Forensics vs. imitators, who will have the last laugh?"

"The war is reignited! Two new TV series are competing, who will come out on top?"

"Ms. Fang boasted that the ratings for "One House, Two Families, Three Surnames" will definitely exceed 36 points!"

"Phoenix CEO is confident that "Forensic Heroes" will surpass "Wulin Waijia" and bluntly said that TVB's copycat works will be hard to compete."

Some well-known newspapers have even opened columns to deeply analyze the amazing transformation of Phoenix TV since Du Sheng took over:

“Who would have thought that the mainland star who was holding a concert in Hong Kong would really help him rise to fame!

Many people were skeptical about his cross-border move to Phoenix. After all, there are many examples of celebrities in the entertainment industry who have failed in their transformation.

But Du Sheng’s first move was a powerful one!

The three works "Water Moon Cave", "It Started with a Kiss" and "Wulin Waijia" reversed the embarrassing situation of Phoenix TV having no dramas to broadcast.

Not only did it put TVB under great pressure, it also put the latter in a passive position!
Fang Yihua had to admit that she had missed the point and publicly shared the pressure for TVB.

This caused quite a stir in the industry.

'When has Phoenix TV ever had such a glorious moment?'

Such voices are heard everywhere in the industry.

Just based on this point, Du Sheng, the star chairman, has won the respect and love of all the employees of Phoenix TV.

However, TVB's strength cannot be shaken overnight. Especially after the huge success of "Wulin Waijia", the competition between the two stations in prime time is bound to be more intense.

From the perspective of overall strength, TVB still has the advantage.

Normally, Phoenix TV should strike while the iron is hot and shoot the sequel in advance to consolidate this hard-earned achievement.

However, Phoenix TV did not adopt this strategy. Instead, TVB got there first and launched "One House, Two Families, Three Surnames", a drama with a style very similar to "Wulin Waijia".

This move not only took advantage of the sitcom craze sparked by "Wulin Waijia", but also quickly seized the market.

The trend that he had created turned out to be a weapon for his opponents to counterattack. This was really not a wise move.

The author also feels sorry for Phoenix TV.

This newspaper conducted an in-depth investigation on this topic, and the results showed that most viewers have a strong interest in "One House, Two Families, Three Surnames" and are full of confidence in TVB's production level.

Emotionally speaking, the author hopes that both TV stations can launch more high-quality TV series so that the audience can enjoy more wonderful content.

But from a rational perspective, in this round of competition, I still prefer TVB..."

This report largely reflects the audience's voice.

"TVB is already very strong, but Phoenix TV is complacent after winning a round. Instead of consolidating its own advantage, it lets the other TV station learn its unique skills!"

This view is even more common among the audience.

Du Sheng looked at the promotional video of "One House, Two Families, Three Surnames" released by TVB and felt a little amused.

But no matter what, he is still full of confidence in "Forensic Heroes".

In its past life, "Forensic Heroes" was one of TVB's only remaining most brilliant series, with ratings that made it into the top ten of the year, even beating many prime-time blockbuster dramas, creating amazing results.

The drama is now being broadcast on Phoenix TV, and even if the performance is not as good as its predecessor, it should not be too bad.

Moreover, Du Sheng still has doubts about TVB's modern version of the sitcom "One House, Two Families, Three Surnames".

You know, the filming of the 40 episodes of "Wulin Waijia" took more than half a year.

How long did it take for "One House, Two Families, Three Surnames" to be prepared and broadcast?
In addition, this is not the subject matter that TVB is best at.

It is better at telling stories about the struggles of ordinary people.

To be honest, he was a little skeptical whether "One House, Two Families, Three Surnames" could withstand the impact of "Forensic Heroes"!
Of course, strategically one must despise the enemy, and Du Sheng knows very well that one must not underestimate the enemy.

He also has more than one card.

If Phoenix TV wants to become more powerful, it is far from enough to rely solely on focus news and a few prime-time TV dramas.

In the past, its ratings declined year after year because it lacked originality.

So in addition to the above, entertainment variety shows are also an important pillar of TV stations.

It requires a multi-faceted layout to be invincible in the fierce market competition.

Thinking of this, Du Sheng left the Hong Kong Coliseum and picked up the phone to call Su Xiao:

"Boss Su, is there anything wrong with the production department?"

"Mr. Du, don't worry. The success of several dramas has greatly boosted everyone's confidence. Now they are all very positive!"

"Very good, tell them that I have great confidence in Forensic Heroes, and we can still win this time!"

"Du Sheng, your words have boosted everyone's morale!"

Su Xiao responded with a smile.

"By the way, how are the preparations for the variety show going?"

"Everything has been prepared according to your requirements. The studio has been fully upgraded and the host has been selected."

“Who is the host?”

"Ke Lan, she has hosted many large-scale variety shows on ATV before. She is experienced and her image and temperament are very consistent with the positioning of this program."

Ke Lan?

This name is somewhat familiar.

Du Sheng thought about it carefully and realized that she was in the drama "In the Name of Humanity".

He is from Beijing and has a rather extraordinary background.

If you are free, we can meet.

At noon that day, he took advantage of his free time and brought Ye Jingzhi to Phoenix TV.

Su Xiao, along with a few deputies, went out to warmly welcome them.

This time, Du Sheng held 5 consecutive concerts at the Hong Kong Coliseum, and every show was sold out, further increasing his fame!
At this moment, even Phoenix TV, which was broadcasting the concert CG promotion, has received great attention.

"Mr. Su's management is really excellent. I've seen everyone is in good spirits along the way!"

Du Sheng said with a smile.

"This is all thanks to Mr. Du's wise leadership!"

Su Xiao responded with a smile:
"Every project you directed has become a guarantee of viewership."

Speaking of this, Su Xiao showed a proud smile on his face:

"I recently heard that Fang Yihua severely criticized her subordinates because of work-related issues."

After taking over from "Wulin Waijia", "Forensic Heroes" lived up to expectations and became a huge hit.

After all, most of the actors in this drama are familiar faces on Mango TV, not to mention the high quality.

The sitcom that TVB followed suit was defeated.

"Mr. Su, what do you think of the Super Girl program launched by Mango TV last year?"

Du Sheng suddenly asked.

Su Xiao was stunned for a moment, and said thoughtfully:

"Mr. Du, Super Girl is indeed very successful, and Mango TV attaches great importance to it and provides a lot of resources.

We have tried similar singing competitions before, but compared with Mango TV, it is a bit difficult to compare. "

As an industry insider, he is naturally very concerned about such important matters.

"Super Girl" is a competition open to all girls who love singing.

Its predecessor was Mango TV's 2003 "Super Boy" sister competition.

Since last year, it has gradually become popular in the Huguang region and has begun to show its influence.

Since it opened for registration, the competition has attracted countless girls with musical dreams to participate, attracting widespread attention.

The audience was not only interested in the contestants’ performances, but also keen to discuss their talents and personalities.

Gradually, it has become one of the hot topics in society.

Su Xiao believes that this open-ended competition method and the rule that the audience decides the fate of the contestants through voting have aroused the enthusiasm of the general public and made the audience an indispensable part of the program.

This novel interactive model has also accumulated a lot of popularity for the program.

Su Xiao was quite interested at that time and planned to imitate it if he had the chance in the future.

Du Sheng smiled when he heard this:
"In the future, this type of variety show will become mainstream and even affect the entire entertainment industry."

Although "Super Girl" has just gained momentum, this August, after the release of this year's new contestants, it will sweep the country like wildfire.

Su Xiao asked:
"Du Sheng, do you mean we should follow up as well?"

"Yes."

Ye Jingzhi, who had been silent, interrupted at this moment:
"Boss Su, Star Media plans to launch a new talent show in cooperation with Phoenix TV."

"Ms. Ye, could you please give me a detailed introduction?"

Su Xiao realized that this must be Du Sheng's idea.

Ye Jingzhi said slowly:

“Our goal is to create a large-scale talent show that is completely different from the previous professional judge selection model.

We will leave the choice to the public, and the audience will decide whether the contestants have good singing, charm, personality, etc."

She continued:

“Starting from the preliminary stage, we will record various interesting stories and gossips that happened in the competition to provide viewers with more topics to talk about.

Whether it is beautiful singing, unpleasant performances, weird behaviors, etc., they will be presented to the audience to stimulate greater interest in watching.

We want the audience to feel that these future stars come from ordinary people, and every step on the road to stardom is decided by the public themselves!"

Su Xiao was shocked after hearing this. Such creativity was indeed unprecedented.

Could it be that they anticipated that Mango TV's "Super Girl" would become a huge hit and were planning to get a piece of the pie?

"Don't worry, you don't have to worry about being accused of being a poor imitation."

Du Sheng seemed to see through his thoughts and explained with a smile.

"Our show will be very different from Super Girl in terms of format and selection criteria."

Hearing this, Su Xiao's curiosity was completely aroused:

“What are the specific differences?”

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(End of this chapter)