Chapter-60: A TV Series?!

"A man's profession is a relentless companion that never leaves his side. It demands unwavering attention and dedication, even during moments of leisure. The weight of work can consume his thoughts and seep into his personal life, leaving him with little respite.

Ric, like any other person his age, had been engrossed in university life. However, when his professional obligations called, he had no choice but to answer. And so he found himself in a meeting room filled with directors responsible for various TV stations and channels at FCBS.

The meeting was a tedious affair, and Ric struggled to keep his eyes open. But then something caught his attention. He couldn't help but glare in secret at someone in the room—Robert Iger, the president of FCBS. The not-so-secretive glare did not go unnoticed, and Robert swatted a little while giving Ric a small, wary smile. It was his fault that Ric was there, after all.

As soon as Iger caught wind of Ric's attendance at a meeting hosted by FC Pictures, he wasted no time in reaching out to him. The day before the highly anticipated FCBS meeting, Iger extended a personal invitation to Ric. With his impeccable professionalism, Iger relentlessly pursued Ric until he finally caved and agreed to join. It's a well-known fact that one should never dare to argue with executives who possess a wealth of experience, and Iger was certainly no exception. His vast knowledge and expertise were simply unmatched.

The purpose of the meeting was to report on the overall performance of the TV station and its channels. The attendees discussed a range of topics. It included the rise and fall of TRP values. They also discussed the types of shows being produced by each channel and the successes and failures of those shows. They also covered upcoming projects as well as the decision to cut off a few ongoing shows.

One particularly interesting topic was the number of subscribers on different channels, and the reasons behind the fluctuations in that number. The group also delved into the advertising revenue generated by the station, including the number of companies interested in advertising and the amount of money being earned from those partnerships.

Overall, the meeting provided a comprehensive overview of the inner workings of a broadcasting station.

I am still upset with you for what you did," Ric said with a huff as he sat across from Iger in his room.

"I apologize, boss. How can I make it up to you?" Iger replied wearily, noticing Ric's behavior.

"Well, you can start this," Ric replied, making a sound with his fingers. As soon as the sound was heard, Sofie quietly placed a piece of paper in front of Iger.

As Iger perused the paper, he was taken aback by Ric's proposal. "You want to make a TV series?" he asked incredulously.

Ric shrugged nonchalantly. "I'm not making it, you are. I just want to play a role in it and gain some new experience to enhance my acting capabilities."

Iger's interest was piqued. "Percy Jackson? Wait, isn't that your book? Are you adapting your own work?"

Ric confirmed Iger's suspicions. "Yes, the TV series will be adapted from the entire series, not just one book."

Iger was impressed but also concerned. "A whole series? It will take years! Just one book could cover two or three seasons!"

Ric chuckled. "Don't worry, we've got it all planned out. It's going to be epic.".

"Relax. Don't be so worked up," Ric said, his voice calm and steady. "I have a very detailed plan. Just read through the sheet I gave you."

Iger took a deep breath and began to peruse the document. As he read, his eyes widened in amazement. Ric had thought of everything. The sheet contained all the critical details about how the show would be produced, and it was clear that Ric had put a tremendous amount of thought and effort into it.

"You're not joking. Seven years! Seven?" Iger exclaimed, incredulous.

"Yes," Ric replied with a simple nod.

"And it will cover the entire series?" Iger asked, still trying to wrap his head around the enormity of the project.

Ric nodded again. "A series that we haven't even completed yet," Iger pointed out.

"The series will be completed even before the show reaches that point," Ric assured him.

Iger was still uncertain about the direction the conversation was heading. "And what do you mean by the show must continue no matter what happens?" he asked.

"It means what it means," Ric replied cryptically, refusing to elaborate.

"And who will finance these?" Iger asked, growing tired of the endless questions.

"Me, of course," Ric replied, his voice filled with confidence.

The room was shrouded in an eerie silence as the weight of the proposal sank into Iger's mind. He mulled over a hundred different thoughts, examining the idea from every possible angle. And yet, he had only one answer in mind.

"You are insane," he declared, his voice heavy with resignation as he slumped back into his chair.

Silence descended once more, but this time it was tinged with Iger's reluctance and Ric's charming smile. Meanwhile, Sofie struggled to contain her laughter.

"You do realize that this would be an expensive production, and it would take time to prepare for the show. The script would have to be written from scratch. It might not even air until 1995," Iger pointed out, trying to dissuade Ric from his wild idea.

But Ric was undeterred. "I will bear the production costs for the first season," he replied, his tone confident. "And as for the script..." Sofie placed a stack of papers in front of Iger, and Ric said, "There you go."

Iger couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh my god! How much preparation did you make before coming here?"

Ric simply smiled enigmatically. "You have no idea," he replied.

Iger burst into laughter, and even Ric and Sofie couldn't help but join in. It was a moment of pure joy and excitement as they all realized the potential of this crazy idea.

"Boss, I will either hate or love you depending on how this show goes in the future," Iger said, still chuckling.

Ric shrugged, still smirking. "Either way, it's going to be one hell of a ride."

After departing from FCBS, Ric made his way to his next destination: the meeting room of FRHP, a direct subsidiary of Fethar Inc. The meeting proceeded as usual, with discussions centered around the company's sales figures, book production, and dedicated and contracted stores.

They also delved into reports on the number of applicants seeking to publish books and the number of authors managed by the company. The group then shifted their focus to the internal conditions and employees of the company, as well as reports from their subsidiary companies.

As the meeting drew to a close, the group took a moment to acknowledge and commend Ric's impressive number of works and their successful sales.

As Ric made his way back home, his mind couldn't help but wander to another company under the FCM umbrella. Feather Columbia News, or FCN, was responsible for all written newspapers and magazines within the organization. As Ric's stance towards FCN was more neutral than others, he dealt with them differently. Maintaining a bit more distance from the company was crucial for Ric, as close ties could lead to scandals that would ultimately affect both him and his business.

It's no secret that people in this country have an odd sense of importance for paper media. Regardless of how close Ric's relationship is to digital media news, most people won't care. However, if there are close ties on paper, everyone will get worked up, especially if the career is that of an actor, idol, or star.

To avoid any potential scandals, Ric has to keep his distance from FCN. If they have any meetings or need to deal with something, he sends a reminder. It's a funny fact that Ric's PR manager is his representative at FCN.

In conclusion, Ric's approach towards FCN is a necessary precaution to protect his reputation and business. While it may seem like an inconvenience, it's a small price to pay for maintaining a positive image in the public eye.

After the reorganization of Feather Entertainment due to mergers with various companies, especially Comluba Pictures, it rebranded itself as Feather Inc. During this process, the company divided all its businesses into four independent companies, which served as subsidaries under Feahter Inc. as the parent company. Thus "Feather's Nest Games (FNGA)", "Feather Columbia Media (FCM)," "Feather's Random House Publication (FRHP)," and "Feather Cloubumbia Records (FCR)" were born.

Feather Inc. is a multi-national company but is still a shell company, which is not even situated in the USA. It has established its headquarters in an undisclosed location in an undisclosed country. All the business is done through the subsidiary companies, and all of them are public companies except FCM.

Among its subsidiaries, FCM is also a multi-national media corporation that could almost be seen as a shell company. Because FCM is formed by the combination of three independent companies: Feather Columbia Broadcasting Station (FCBS), Feather Columbia Pictures (FCP/FC Pictures), and Feather Columbia News (FCN), these companies, which work as subsidiaries of FCM, are also public companies.