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Volume 1 Chapter 178 Talent

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    Compared with "The Adventures of Kazuo Heisei", "The Wolf" is just the opposite. Brother Hong, Yan Yan, Wu Jin, and Simon Yam have strong box office appeal in Hong Kong. As soon as "The Wolf" was released, it faced  The box office scene is booming, as if Hong Kong people have regained their interest in action movies through the influence of Shun Zhenghui and Zhou Xingxing. When Shun Zhenghui returned to Japan, he looked at the box office of "Slaying the Wolf" and felt a sense of astonishment.  The box office is 31 million, and the box office in Taiwan is close to 20 million Hong Kong dollars. Although it is still a little difficult to release it in the mainland, the box office in Hong Kong and Taiwan alone is already quite good.  Shen Zhenghui originally thought that the 20 million was just for a small fire, but he didn't expect that he actually made a lot of money in the end.  However, just like "Heisei Kazuo's Big Adventure" received a cold reception overseas, "Slaying the Wolf" did not have a high box office in Japan. It accumulated a box office of almost 100 million yen, which is naturally compared with Shen Zhenghui's 2 billion yen box office.  It's incomparable, but as a new director, Lu Yang's grades are far from as low as passing.  According to estimates, relying on Kasuga's distribution capabilities, this film can earn about 100 million Hong Kong dollars in box office in Asian markets outside the mainland. Lu Yang can be said to have become an instant hit.  But this does not mean that he has enough box office appeal. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the success of this film relies on strong distribution channels. With the mainland market unable to open for a long time, the Japanese distribution controlled by Shen Zhenghui  Channels have become a lifeline for Hong Kong people.  This is why he has been harassed by film company bosses in Hong Kong.  Although Lu Yang is proud of the spring breeze, his work is still very effective.  Preparations for "Black Boxing 2" have actually begun. Shen Zhenghui is working hard to find a way of expression that matches his ambitions. This time he finally decided to accept the olive branch extended by Colombia.  Colombia is very satisfied with the 40 million box office of "Black Fist", which means that this style of movie has been initially accepted by the market.  They hope that Shen Zhenghui can go to Hollywood to film the sequel to "Black Fist" - of course, everyone calls it that in name, but in fact it is a new story. Colombia hopes that Shen Zhenghui can use Hollywood actors.  This way they can hope that the new story will achieve higher box office results.  Therefore, "Dark Fist 2" will definitely no longer be limited to Hong Kong and Japan. What Shen Zhenghui has to consider is who should be taken to Hollywood, so he is not willing to raise the issue of the sequel to "Dark Fist" with the bosses in Hong Kong.  This news caused a huge storm. As far as the current concept is concerned, everyone always thinks that only top Chinese actors and directors can work in Hollywood!  Just like Jack Cheng and Jet Lee, and Fat Brother.  Zhou Xingxing has always been considered that comedy has too local flavor.  It is difficult to break into the international market. Now it seems that "Shaolin Football" can change this impression.  Shen Zhenghui hurriedly transited from Hong Kong and then returned to Tokyo, where he happened to meet Zhou Xingxing who was on vacation in Tokyo.  Originally, Star Master should have been making a lot of money in Hong Kong by taking advantage of the craze of "Shaolin Football" at this time.  But because "Shaolin Soccer" was so successful, he had to face various requests for cooperation and urging him to release a new movie as soon as possible. Coupled with the depression in his love life, Xingye simply took his mother to Japan for vacation.  , Kasuga naturally received Master Xing warmly, and it coincided with the large-scale release of "Westward Journey" in Japan, so for Kasuga's work.  Master Xing was very satisfied, and with Shen Zhenghui's generous dividends, Master Xing almost felt like he was enjoying his time in Japan.  However, his greatest interest every day is to go to Liu Xin's company to watch the production progress of "The Legend of Wukong".  The animated film attracted his great interest.  The production of "The Legend of Wukong" was a very difficult job.  But it can also be said to be a very innovative job.  Liu Xin introduced clamp as his collaborator for this animated film. Clamp will continue to be responsible for a lot of work such as character design and camera splitting of the animation. It can be said that this "The Legend of Wukong" can be almost completely stamped with clamp's work from beginning to end -  ¡ªExcept for the original.  "Only now do I understand what it means to be a top animation master," Liu Xin said seriously to Shen Zhenghui. "You should be able to shape the style of the entire work in your mind, and then use stories, plots and lenses to express it with superb expression techniques.  " Liu Xin then sighed, "I used to think that making cartoons was very simple. Now it seems," she looked at the ceiling.  "That's because we don't understand their greatness." "You actually have such feelings?" "It's not just me," Liu Xin said, "Everyone, including Teacher Zhou Hua and Teacher Ma Zhen, they are very important to the entire movie.  They also had a headache about how to arrange the plot and highlight the themes and characters. They didn¡¯t have enough experience following others in making TV animations." Liu Xin took a deep breath and continued,  "I will never laugh at Yan Kai or the others again."??.  " "I think you still have the right to laugh at him.  "Shen Zhenghui curled his lips. "Sure enough, cartoonists are great. Osamu Tezuka is indeed a top cartoonist. He has seen so many things that are beyond compare!  "Liu Xin sighed, "If it weren't for clamp's plot adaptation and we had to figure out the plot ourselves, I don't know how long we would have worked without such a good effect.  " "After all, I am a professional!  " "With their help, the plot and shots were finalized, and the production ideas were agreed upon.  When I was at Gonzo before, I always felt that it was very inefficient for Murahama Shoji to hold seminars over and over again and modify the plot bit by bit. Now it seems that I really have no knowledge!  " "Now that you have this knowledge, it's amazing!  "Shen Zhenghui said. "I should say you are amazing.  Liu Xin looked at Shen Zhenghui lovingly. "What?"  " "I've already heard that your movie broke the record of "Titanic"!  " "Yeah, it's hard to tell. I broke other people's records only by combining the two parts. This is not something to be happy about at all. When Cameron heard our boasting, his beard might have become crooked with laughter.  " "But it's still amazing!  Liu Xin said leisurely, "Aren't feature film directors and animation film directors the same?"  "She asked back. "Do you also want to be like a top animation director and have already thought about the style of the story in your mind?  " "I can't do that," Shen Zhenghui shrugged, "I did the same thing as Murahama Shoji this time, holding meetings over and over again.  He pouted, "I don't think I held as many meetings in the past twenty years as I did when I was filming "Assembly". I collected other people's ideas bit by bit and then pieced them together.  In the end, something good came out, and most of the credit is not my own.  ¡± ¡°But to be able to do this is amazing.  Didn¡¯t Murahama Shoji win an Oscar?  "Liu Xin said. "Yes, maybe he will win another Oscar in Japan.  Shen Zhenghui said, "Besides, I need to talk about other directors, you know."  Aren¡¯t there still many directors in Hong Kong who start filming without a script at all?  One of them even gained a world reputation!  Liu Xin giggled, "I don't like his movies."  " "But you can't deny that others are great directors?  "Shen Zhenghui said. Liu Xin decided not to continue this topic, "Ah, speaking of this, Master Xing has come to my place to watch the original film of "The Legend of Wukong" in the past few days. He also gave me a lot of suggestions.  I think he is more in line with what I imagined a director to be like, and many things have already been formed in his mind.  He just had to get it out.  " "He himself is the most uncontrollable actor, but he likes to control everything in terms of director style.  Shen Zhenghui curled his lips, "He hasn't left yet, has he?"  " "It is said to be happy.  He quite likes my company.  " "I'm just thankful that he doesn't like you.  " "What are you talking about!  Liu Xin pushed Shen Zhenghui. "Yeah, in that case, I should treat him to a meal before he leaves."  "Shen Zhenghui said, "By the way, we can discuss the next movie.  " "Have you started preparing for your next movie?  Liu Xin was a little surprised, "You are really productive!"  " This is true. It has only been three years since he arrived in Japan and joined the film industry. Shen Zhenghui has already personally shot three large-scale movies, and has also participated in the production of several movies. There are also TV series, cartoons, etc., strictly speaking  He is really a model worker. Of course, he is still not comparable to Liu Tianwang. ¡°If I were a simple director or actor, I could consider taking a break.¡± Shen Zhenghui sighed, ¡°It¡¯s a pity that it¡¯s mine.  The identity is not simple at all.  ¡± Indeed, he not only has to consider the box office of his own works, but also the development of the entire company. If Kasuga wants to develop, it will not be possible without making enough good movies. At the moment, Shen Zhenghui already feels that even the Japanese film market is  If it¡¯s not old enough, his eyes will naturally not stay on the achievements in front of him. ¡°What will the new film look like?  " "Look, it should be an action movie, um, a kung fu movie.  I want to talk to Zhou Xingxing to see if we can continue to cooperate.  "Shen Zhenghui narrowed his eyes. "I heard that you brought a beautiful girl back to China?  "Liu Xin broke Shen Zhenghui's contemplation and mentioned this point seemingly casually. "Those are my bodyguards. I brought three of them!  "Shen Zhenghui raised his eyebrows, "?If they were of no use at all in China, it would be as if I took them on a special trip to China, but forget it.  Liu Xin pouted, "Why did you think of bringing a bodyguard?"  " "I am a rich man now. Isn't it normal to need bodyguards?  Shen Zhenghui blinked, "I think the question you should ask is why I didn't hire professional bodyguards instead of the company's contracted artists." "Yes, why?" Liu Xin asked.  "Because it's cheap, the company already pays them wages, so I just need to pay the difference in subsidies." Liu Xin was amused, "Is this what a rich person thinks too?" "The richer the person, the more they spend nothing.  ." Shen Zhenghui replied.  ¡­ The meeting with Zhou Xingxing was quickly arranged. Shen Zhenghui brought Liu Xin with him, and Zhou Xingxing¡¯s assistant and translator were also present during the dinner.  Although with Shen Zhenghui's level, there is no need for a translator, but considering that Horiguchi Natsumi is also there, it is better to keep a translator.  This is more transparent.  When the two sides met, they first complimented each other.  After getting to know Zhou Xingxing well, he is still willing to talk, and sometimes he even talks a lot.  Both parties congratulated each other on their films.  Sing Ye expressed regret that "Shaolin Soccer" could not be released in mainland China, while Sam Ching-hui used "Assembly" to laugh at himself about the poor box office performance of "Assembly" in Hong Kong.  The current box office of the first and second episodes of "Assembly" in Hong Kong has exceeded 10 million. Whether it is good or bad mainly depends on who it is compared with, of course.  It's a miracle that this kind of war movie with a main theme can have a box office of more than 10 million yuan. It is estimated that many people go there for the visual effects of so-called blockbusters, which is why it achieved such results.  Shen Zhenghui has no hope of success in Japan.  In comparison, "Shaolin Soccer" is even more popular in Asia.  But as a director, Mr. Xing still has a good vision.  He briefly and comprehensively talked about the advantages of "Assembly", saying that it is a classic movie that will not be outdated for a hundred years. Shen Zhenghui understood what the other party meant, just like the status of classic films such as Mine Warfare and Tunnel Warfare in the history of Chinese films.  Same, but he still expressed it modestly.  "The birth of Chinese movies is less than a hundred years ago!" Mr. Xing was a little surprised, so Liu Xin had to explain it on the side. Mr. Xing seemed to be a very serious and sincere person, so he said something to Liu Xin  Thank you, and then said to Shen Zhenghui seriously, "I think your movie can be written into the history of film." "Well, let's not flatter each other. Every one of your movies will be written into the history of Hong Kong movies, you  I will have a special chapter in this film history." Mr. Xing blushed rarely, "I'm not flattering." "Assembly" has no more topics.  Sing Yeh and Sim Ching Fai talked about "Black Fist". Sing Yeh said that he has always wanted to make a kung fu movie because he has been chasing Bruce Lee's heroic image.  The movie "Black Fist" is actually very suitable. Star Master felt that the role of Wu Jin would be played by Bruce Lee.  It should be longer and more exciting.  If that¡¯s the case, the structure and theme of the entire story will need to be overhauled.  Shen Zhenghui answered frankly.  So Master Xing asked Shen Zhenghui if he had any plans to make a sequel.  Because he likes the soybean style of this film very much, and hopes to make a cameo in this film if there is a sequel.  Shen Zhenghui immediately came up with an idea.  He asked Master Xing, "Are you interested in the two of us collaborating in depth?" "Collaboration in depth?" "The sequel to "Black Fist", well, it may not necessarily be called this name. I'll ask you to be the starring role and let's tinker with it."  A movie like Bruce Lee's." Mr. Xing's eyes widened. "Is it okay?" "I personally think it's okay. Colombia wants me to go to Hollywood to help them shoot a movie. Are you interested?"  I am interested, but the issue with this style," Mr. Xing pondered for a moment, "If it is the original style of "Black Fist", it feels a bit inappropriate. ""It doesn't have to be based on the background of "Black Fist"," Shen Zhenghui said.  He said, "I can come up with a new story. I have some ideas." He felt that at this time his mind began to work flexibly.  "Okay, let me think about it." Mr. Xing replied.  Shen Zhenghui nodded.  "Actually, I have some ideas for my next movie. I also want to make a kung fu movie. Give me some time and let me think about it." "Okay, no rush." ??Shen Zhenghui replied, "I  I just got out of the heavy work and hope to take a break." Mr. Xing showed a forced smile and said, "The mainland market."??, shook his head.  "Do you want me to help you?" "Forget it, I'll handle it myself." Master Xing rejected Shen Zhenghui's kindness. At this time, the prepared ramen was also served, and Shen Zhenghui also prepared a bottle specially for Master Xing.  wine.  This combination is a bit weird no matter how you look at it. A group of people were eating noodles and drinking red wine. Looking at this scene, the two ladies couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh.   "Contact Mr. Thomas from Colombia and ask him what the specific conditions are. What is the upper limit of Colombia's investment? Can we bring capital into the game?" When facing Natsumi Horiguchi, Shen Zhenghui entered working mode.  "In addition, please bring me a copy of Kasuga's financial statement for this year. Let me see how much money is left on the books." "Okay." As a qualified secretary, Horiguchi Natsumi calmly recorded Shen Zhenghui's request.  "Are you ready to accept Colombia's invitation?" "Let's take a look at their offer first. If it's suitable, consider accepting it. If it's not suitable, we can do it ourselves." Shen Zhenghui licked his lips, "I really want to buy a small film company in the United States.  , but in the end we have to wait a few more months." "How many more months?" "Forget it, I can't wait anymore, I really have to find something for myself!" Thinking of 911 not long ago, Shen Zhenghui became a little annoyed.  ¡°Colombia is very likely to request that Japan¡¯s distribution rights be handed over to Sony.¡± Natsumi Horiguchi reminded.  "Daydreaming!" Shen Zhenghui rolled his eyes, "Let Mitsumi Fukuda go and communicate with Sony." "By the way, Miss Fukuda hasn't recovered from her illness yet?" Liu Xin interjected from the side.  Shen Zhenghui's face turned pale, "It seems that Hayao Miyazaki's new movie will be released this year. Are you interested then? I'll go watch it with you." "Okayah!" Liu Xin was a little confused.  Shen Zhenghui scratched his hair and said to himself, "It seems a little difficult to release it before September, preferably in mid-August!" (To be continued)
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