Fox Television, a subsidiary of 20th Century Fox.
It is one of the four major television networks in North America and a giant in the television industry.
But now, many people in the company are shocked by the actions of UPN TV Network.
"It's unbelievable!"
A Fox TV executive exclaimed, "UPN was just a weak member of the Viacom Group's TV network. Even after being acquired by that guy Kyle Page and broadcasting series like "SpongeBob SquarePants", it was just a younger brother among many TV networks. Who would have thought that a variety show that has not yet been aired would attract the attention of the entire North America?!"
After he finished speaking, the people around him nodded repeatedly.
One of them was amazed and said, "A talent show? What an amazing idea! Why didn't we think of it before?"
"Isn't it?" Another person nodded and said, "The million-dollar grand prize alone is enough to attract the attention of thousands of users."
It has to be said that insiders are insiders!
After they were shocked, the first thing they thought of was to copy this miracle. In terms of piracy ability, these people in America are very strong. Not to mention the distant past, just talking about Hollywood movies, their copycat situation is absolutely the best in the world.
The epic movie "Braveheart" became a global hit, and then major Hollywood companies launched epic movies one after another, including "The Lord of the Rings", "Kingdom of Heaven", "300", "Troy", etc., all of which were follow-up movies.
Of course, some were successful.
For example, the Lord of the Rings trilogy completely created a brilliant chapter in the magical epic;
"300 Spartans" also created a miracle with its rich ink painting style.
But.
Many more copycat works almost made the production companies lose money!
For example: big productions like "Kingdom of Heaven" and "Troy" are not bad in quality strictly speaking, but North American audiences have long been tired of epic films, so their attempts to follow suit are doomed to failure!
Later, 20th Century Fox's "X-Men" series became popular, and "Spider-Man" came out of nowhere, which made all major Hollywood companies focus on superhero themes in the following years, even until 2020.
DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and Dark Horse Comics, the three major comic book companies in North America, have become hot commodities in Hollywood in the following period.
Follow the trend, Hollywood is the real professional!
The same situation is also common in the field of television variety shows.
"Boss, do you think we should launch a talent show right away?" an assistant couldn't help but ask.
"It's too late."
Hearing this, the Fox TV executive smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying, "All eyes are now on UPN and America's Got Talent. Even though we are Fox, which has strong media capabilities, it's too late now. We are completely too late in terms of time."
After a pause, he continued, "Besides, it's too early to conclude whether America's Got Talent produced by UPN will be a success or a failure. Let's wait and see."
Immediately, everyone around nodded.
It's just that their faces looked a little ugly.
Their Fox TV station has never been bullied by any other TV network in North America except ABC and NBC.
This is the first time for Kyle's UPN TV network!
....
At the same time.
ITV, a broadcasting company far away in the UK, started strong publicity all over the UK at the same time as the UPN TV network launched the preliminary registration, and it caused a sensation for a while!
ITV is awesome, which is a shame for their arch-rival, the British BBC.
I'm so angry!
Claus Tang, head of the BBC's variety show operations department, was so angry that he cursed: "Damn Kyle Page, damn traitor Cindy, and ITV, which deserves to be killed the most, why don't they just die?!"
Klaus Tang is furious!
Early this morning, he was called to the office by the BBC president and was scolded immediately.
You have to know that he has worked at the BBC for half his life and has always been in power. He has never been treated like this before. Therefore, he hates Kyle and ITV deeply.
Lawrence Dacota, who was standing by, was also extremely angry.
"Boss, you don't have to worry yet?"
"Although they have created a sensation in the city, they have never held a talent show before. Who knows whether it will be successful in the end?"
"In my opinion, the chances of failure are far greater than success."
"Even selecting talents from the public? This is ridiculous!"
Hearing Lawrence's words, the supervisor was slightly relieved.
You know, Kyle was the first one to approach them to sell the copyright of "Got Talent", but they refused with a haughty attitude. The price they offered was completely humiliating to Kyle.
Just in case!
If the show "Got Talent" becomes a hit, they will become a laughing stock in the television industry.
No one can stand this!
....
At the same time.
On the UPN television network, while Ms. Donna and others started promoting "America's Got Talent", Kyle himself was not idle either.
The talent show needs judges!
What is needed is an excellent host who can control the situation!
As for the judges, Kyle did not make many changes and still found several judges from "America's Got Talent" in the original time and space.
Piers Morgan, former editor-in-chief of the British Daily Mirror;
Well-known American veteran actor and singer: David Hasselhoff;
Well-known Hollywood music PD, writer, and agent: Sharon Osbourne (female);
There are three judges in total, two men and one woman.
The reason why Kyle chose them was, firstly, because in the original time and space, they had served as judges of "America's Got Talent" for a long time, their language was humorous, and each had their style; secondly, because they were well-known and had low prices!
UPN paid only $7 million to package the three of them for one season of "America's Got Talent."
Moreover, it was not Kyle himself who took action.
As soon as private lawyer Paul came forward and quoted a price, the three of them immediately agreed.
"I originally planned to arrange Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and others to serve as judges. But their prices were too high and I couldn't afford them at all, so I gave up!"
Kyle couldn't help but think.
Although the judges were a little off, it didn't matter.
The main attraction of this show is the contestants themselves and the various programs they perform.
"The judges are a little bit worse, so the host must be stronger."
——Will Smith!
He is exactly the host Kyle needs!
It's so famous!
He is capable enough to serve as the face of "America's Got Talent" and add fuel to the already sensational show!