Chapter 383 Emergency Stop
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On Monday night, accompanied by Fang Yat-wah, Run Run Shaw came to TVB Factory No. 1 in person.
A spacious scene has been set up here. The 270-degree circular auditorium is surrounded by a host platform in the middle, and there are two computer screens and two high-foot swivel chairs on the platform.
Both the auditorium and the host stage showed a very modern style, with a hint of intellectual taste. And this is the scene of the "Millionaire" program that TVB built within ten days.
All the staff members are busy preparing, and several cameras are aiming at the central stage. Although there are no audience, hosts, and contestants, just looking at these staff members already makes people feel nervous.
Moreover, Xue Qiyi and Qian Guowei, who are the producers of the program, were both present and directing in person.
Seeing all this, Run Run Shaw secretly nodded. At this time, Zheng Yuling, who is the host of "Millionaire", also came to the scene.
I saw that she was wearing a black professional suit, and she looked exactly like those professionals at first glance, both stable and generous.
Seeing Run Run Shaw and Fang Yat Hua here, Zheng Yuling hurried over to greet them: "Sixth Uncle, Sixth Aunt."
"Are you all ready?" Run Run Shaw asked her, "This program is very important to the company, and it can only succeed without failing, you know that?"
Although Cheng Yuling has many years of hosting experience, she has never seen Run Run Shaw so dignified, and she is not only a little nervous.
In particular, this "Millionaire" was not pre-recorded and then broadcast at a specific time. In order to create a bigger gimmick and attract more viewers, Run Run Shaw directly made this program a live broadcast.
So when it started broadcasting, the host was not allowed to make mistakes.
At this moment, Run Run Shaw turned his head to Qian Guowei and asked, "Guowei, ATV, what program do you plan to broadcast tonight?"
"It's still the same TV series as before, without any changes." Qian Guowei smiled excitedly: "When the new boss of ATV sees our "Millionaire", I don't know what kind of expression he will have. "
Run Run Shaw and Fang Yat-wah also smiled at each other, apparently also very interested in this question.
The time soon reached 9:30 in the evening, and from 9:30 to 10:30 was the prime time for TVB.
Run Run Shaw specially put "Millionaire" in this time slot, firstly to attract more viewers, secondly, it also meant to show off to Asian TV.
Zheng Yuling has already sat in the host's seat, and the audience and contestants are all present.
After the director counted down the audience with his fingers, a burst of fast-paced music sounded, and the camera also zoomed in to shoot the host Zheng Yuling,
And Zheng Yuling also faced the camera with a smile and said: "Everyone
Good evening viewers in front of the TV, this is "Millionaire", and I am your host Zheng Yuling. "
Seeing Zheng Yuling's calm and calm host, Run Run Shaw, Xue Qiyi and others in the audience were slightly relieved.
And then, everything was carried out according to the plan written in the plan, let the contestants come on stage, answer questions, use tips, etc., everything went in an orderly manner.
Soon, half an hour passed, and Qian Guowei said to Run Run Shaw excitedly: "Uncle Six, the ratings are rising very fast, it's already approaching 30 o'clock!"
Run Run Shaw was very happy in his heart, but he just smiled slightly, "How about ATV?"
Qian Guowei shook his head, "No response yet."
"They must be in a hurry." Fang Yihua said with a smile: "I don't think they would have dreamed that "Millionaire" would be pre-produced and broadcast by us."
Run Run Shaw smiled and nodded, but at this moment, a staff member ran over anxiously and said to Qian Guowei: "Producer, the Broadcasting Authority has called, let us stop the broadcast of "Millionaire" immediately!"
Everyone, including Run Run Shaw, changed their expressions drastically at what the staff member said. Before Qian Guowei could speak, Run Run Shaw walked over, grabbed the staff member's arm and asked, "What did you say? The Broadcasting Authority asked us to Stopping 'Millionaire'? What's going on?"
This Broadcasting Authority, the Hong Kong Broadcasting Authority, is the department responsible for managing Hong Kong's television broadcasting, just like the domestic Radio, Film and Television Bureau.
"I don't know the details, but the Broadcasting Authority said that our "Millionaire" is infringing." Facing the top decision-maker of TVB, this staff member was a little nervous, but he still told the truth.
"How is it possible!" Fang Yihua was the first to shout, "How could we infringe upon the rights!" He had asked Huang Chaohong from the Customs and Robertson from the International Intellectual Property Protection Center earlier, and ATV had never applied to them Copyright patent.
Moreover, Fang Yihua also submitted the copyright patent of "Millionaire" to these two organizations on behalf of TVB, and Huang Chaohong and the others have already accepted it.
Although it will take some time to formally approve this copyright patent, since they have accepted it, it means that TVB has already secured the copyright of "Millionaire".
So now that the Broadcasting Authority says that TVB has infringed the copyright, both Run Run Shaw and Fong Yat-wah feel inconceivable.
At this time, Qian Guowei had already received the call from the Broadcasting Authority and handed it to Run Run Shaw. Run Run Shaw took the phone and said into the microphone, "I'm Run Run Shaw."
The people from the Broadcasting Authority were only looking for the producer of "Millionaire", but they didn't expect to recruit Run Run Shaw.
Although Hong Kong has returned to the motherland now, the title of "Sir Shao" is still very famous in Hong Kong.
Government relations are also very good.
However, sooner or later, Run Run Shaw would have to be referred to this matter, so a director of the Broadcasting Authority immediately said, "Hello Sir Shao, I am Director Tian of the Broadcasting Authority."
Although Hong Kong has returned to the motherland, those titles such as Jazz or Justice of the Peace are meaningless, but the director still calls Run Run Shaw that way to show respect.
Run Run Shaw said calmly: "Director Tian, what's going on? How did our "Millionaire" infringe the copyright?
This is our original TV program. The customs and the International Intellectual Property Protection Center have already accepted our patent application. Please explain it to me. "
He is nearly a hundred years old, and his social status in Hong Kong is very high, so his tone is very arrogant.
"Sir Shao, we don't want to do this either, we just follow the law."
Director Tian said: "You said that your wireless has applied for a patent with the customs and the International Intellectual Property Protection Center, but it was they who called us just now, saying that you have infringed.
They said that ATV has already applied for a patent for this set of "Millionaire", and you have already infringed ATV's copyright. "
"What!?" Run Run Shaw was stunned when he heard this, "You're not mistaken, right? Customs and Intellectual Property Protection Center really said that?"
Director Tian over there smiled bitterly and said, "Sir Shao, how dare I lie to you. In my opinion, you should stop the broadcast of "Millionaire" first. This will have a great impact.
Ah, ATV has officially sent documents, and they said they would sue you for copyright infringement.
Sir Shao, please stop the broadcast, otherwise the matter will become serious. If this continues, we will have to cut off your channel signal. "
Seeing Run Run Shaw's unbelievable expression, Fang Yihua next to him said anxiously: "What's the matter, what did they say?"
Even though Run Run Shaw was very sensible, he calmed down quickly, and instead of answering Fang Yat-wah's question immediately, he said to Qian Guowei and Xue Qiyi: "Stop this show immediately, immediately!"
Although Xue Qiyi and Qian Guowei didn't know what happened, they immediately stopped the broadcast according to Run Run Shaw's words.
At this time, Run Run Shaw also asked Fang Yihua: "Yathua, Huang Chaohong and Robertson really told you at that time, didn't ATV apply for a patent for this set of "Millionaire"?"
"Yeah, what's the matter?" Fang Yihua still didn't know why.
"The Customs and Intellectual Property Protection Center told the Broadcasting Authority that ATV had already applied for a patent for this set of "Millionaire."
Run Run Shaw said with a sullen face, "Now ATV is going to formally sue us for copyright infringement."
"How...how could...
..." Fang Yihua couldn't believe it, "But Huang Chaohong and Robertson clearly told me that ATV didn't apply for it. Also, I personally handed over the documents we applied for a patent for "Millionaire" to them, and they also said they accepted it. , It’s just that it will take some time for the official documents to be sent to us, so I’ll call them to ask. "
She immediately took out her mobile phone and dialed Huang Chaohong's number first. As soon as the other party answered the phone, Fang Yihua yelled, "Huang Chaohong, what's going on? Are you trying to trick me!"
Huang Chaohong over there heard Fang Yihua's words, but he said slowly: "Sister Hua, what are you talking about, why are you playing tricks on you?"
"You still said no. Didn't you say that ATV didn't apply for the patent of "Millionaire"? You also said that it has accepted the patent application for us." Fang Yihua said angrily.
"Huh? There is such a thing? Why don't I remember?"
"You, what did you say?" Fang Yihua was stunned by Huang Chaohong's words, "That day, I didn't ask you..."
Huang Chaohong interrupted her, "Sister Hua, I can tell you that I have never received the patent application you mentioned, nor have I told you that ATV did not apply for a patent for "Millionaire".
"Millionaire" was originally ATV's original program, and it is clearly recorded in our files, so why didn't they apply. "
(end of this chapter)
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