The world begins with Hong Kong movies

Chapter 498 A Brain is a Good Thing! (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

There are many masters among ordinary people!
In some sports events, the strength of amateur experts should not be underestimated.

That's how American pool is!

Some mediocre gang leaders might only own one billiard hall as their base.

A bunch of young guys spend their days idly in the pool hall, so naturally they can only pass the time by playing pool. It's hard for them not to become skilled.

There are many similar cases on Hong Kong Island.

Previously, Garden Street held billiards tournaments almost every month, which attracted many amateur billiards players to participate.

Now, being able to appear on television is even more exciting.

Not only billiards matches, but also table tennis matches, street basketball and street soccer matches are included in the broadcast list.

ATV didn't intend to let any game or entertainment show that looked interesting and had a certain user base slip by.

Anyone who performs well will definitely receive good feedback in the first few episodes.

Once these recreational game competitions gain fame and attract professional players, it becomes increasingly difficult for ordinary players to achieve any significant success.

Originally, Wu Feng also wanted to create competitions for "Dou Dizhu" and "Mahjong," which would become very popular in later generations.

After thinking about it, I decided to give up for the time being.

It's not the right time to promote it now. We can wait until the economic development of Hong Kong slows down and there are more elderly people with money and leisure time before launching it.

Because of his childhood memories from his previous life, and a novel about rebirth in Hong Kong's entertainment industry that he had read, Wu Feng also wanted to tinker with a large-scale off-road homemade toy car competition.

When I was a child in my previous life, there was a very famous anime called "Let's & Go!!".
The game modes inside are actually quite good, especially for children.

However, as we all know, four-wheel drive vehicles can't handle off-roading; they're only good for racing on tracks, which isn't really that interesting.

The speed was indeed fast, but apart from the owners of the four-wheel drive cars, the other spectators were not very interested in the four-wheel drive cars that were speeding along the track.

In my past life, I read a novel about rebirth in Hong Kong's entertainment industry, which even went so far as to create a world championship for four-wheel drive cars, making it seem like the World Championships or the Olympics.

But this kind of thing, if you put it on TV, really few people would want to watch it.

It would be more interesting to make large off-road toy cars, hold competitions based on the animation, and let the car owners move along with them.

In fact, ATV's animation production department had already produced and broadcast such animated films long ago.

The ratings are great, and it's very popular with kids!

For a time, there was a craze for four-wheel drive vehicles in Hong Kong and Guangdong. These things are really not difficult to make.

ATV Sports Channel currently needs a lot of programming, and since Wu Feng had come up with the idea, he had his subordinates try to produce it.

That's the advantage of having money and connections!
If he has an idea in mind and the cost isn't too outrageous, he can come up with it immediately, having too much room for trial and error.

From the large off-road toy car, Wu Feng thought of the considerable model competition market in the future, which was something he could try.

Wu Feng had a rare amount of free time, which he spent on various projects in Hong Kong Island, and ATV's satellite channel viewership continued to rise.

When the advertising sales conference was held at the end of the year, the final advertising revenue caused a sensation throughout Hong Kong Island.

1.2 billion, a full 1.2 billion Hong Kong dollars!
Not only did it successfully break through the billion mark, but it also exceeded it by a full two hundred million.

This is absolutely a bombshell for the Hong Kong media industry!
When will their advertising revenue reach the level of one billion Hong Kong dollars? I can't even imagine it. Major newspapers are reporting on it extensively, portraying them as if they've found money during the Lunar New Year. Anyone who didn't know better would think they'd gotten a great deal.

Wireless devices respond the fastest!
Originally, there was no rush to purchase communication satellites from the mainland or apply for rocket launches.

But now, Uncle Shao is planning to make his move.

We can't let our old rival ATV get too cocky, can we?
Of course, the real reason is still driven by self-interest!
If ATV's satellite channel does too well, it will be too difficult for them to catch up when terrestrial television goes satellite.

It would be better to launch the show on satellite TV sooner, and then everyone can compete on the quality and popularity of the program.

Although wireless was outmatched, it wasn't without the power to fight back.

Once ATV quickly transforms its astronomical advertising revenue into high-quality programs and dramas, it will be too difficult for TVB to catch up.

You get what you pay for; that's the simplest truth!
Can a 20-episode urban romance drama with an investment of 10 million and one with an investment of 5 million produce the same result?

Although Uncle Shao was quite stingy with his employees, it didn't mean he didn't understand this principle; otherwise, he wouldn't have become a media tycoon.

All I can say is that he has a lot of influence!

The communications satellite, originally scheduled to launch next June, was moved up by several months at the last minute. Who told Uncle Shao to rush it?
Just as ordinary people on Hong Kong Island were having most of their attention drawn to ATV's satellite channel, a very bad thing happened on the island.

The chairman of a listed company lost so badly gambling that he was detained in Macau and unable to get out.

When the news reached Hong Kong Island, it immediately caused a major upheaval within the company.

This was reflected in the stock market, where previously respectable stock prices collapsed and fell below the issue price, resulting in heavy losses for some securities firms and individual investors.

This wouldn't normally be a big deal; it's just that some people are incredibly unlucky.

But soon after, a newspaper suddenly broke a bombshell.

The chairman of the listed group that was about to go bankrupt and be liquidated was not detained in Australia and lost his freedom. Instead, he was dressed in a cool outfit and playing around with several young and beautiful bikini-clad women on a scenic beach.

The news caused a huge uproar.

What the hell is this guy up to?
Soon, some astute individuals realized that the chairman of the listed group had colluded with certain forces to set a trap and swindle shareholders.

Immediately, investors who had suffered significant losses in the stock market reported the incident to the police, demanding a thorough investigation and an explanation for the public.

"What kind of bullshit public opinion is this? What kind of explanation can they possibly give?"

Wu Feng leaned back in his office chair, glanced at the newspaper, tossed it aside dismissively, and said, "It's just that they're unwilling to accept their losses and want to make a last-ditch effort!"

"Isn't this obvious? Even if the police get involved, there's nothing they can do!"

As he said this, there was an indescribable subtlety on his face.

"Boss, will doing this deter those top billionaires?"

Li Xin, sitting on the sofa in the reception area, seemed rather unconfident.

"You'll find out whether it works or not just by waiting!"

Wu Feng chuckled and said leisurely, "Those gang leaders have mostly come ashore, so there's no need to be so ruthless. It's best to test the waters first!"

(End of this chapter)