Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 325 I ordered a set meal in Tokyo

The plan has been finalized, and even the name does not need to be changed. Because it is a series independent of Kamen Rider, Watanabe Ryotoku directly proposed to call it "Armor Sentai: Legend of Light and Shadow"

Gu Ming had no objection.

It’s a pity that Gu Ming will not be able to perform in this work.

Because his salary is too high now.

As a new week passed, Shadow Warrior further demonstrated its box office power, and Gu Ming's value also rose.

Hundreds of thousands or even millions of yuan per episode is really difficult to pay for a special effects work with insufficient funding.

Gu Ming felt that his situation was somewhat similar to that of the later car accident hero Nagano Hiroshi.

The fee is too expensive, so I would rather not look for him.

"Come to think of it, Nagano Hiroshi also signed with Johnny's, right? I heard the boss of Johnny's..."

Gu Ming hissed.

It’s hard to say about this matter.

He shook his head secretly and didn't think too much about it.

The investment for the new work has been roughly determined. It will be more expensive than the first Kamen Rider, with a cost of nearly 10 million per episode. The bulk of it will be sponsored by Endai, a small part will be jointly invested by Toei and Taniaki, and Yasuhiko Masagaki will also contribute a part.

The toy copyright belongs to Yendai, the audio-visual copyright and image copyright belong to Gu Ming, and various screening rights belong to Toei, each taking what it needs.

Yasuhiko Masagaki is willing to sponsor the venue and part of the funds, and can also provide store staff as extras.

After all, the original cafe in the story is gone, replaced by a family restaurant, Saria, which is equivalent to advertising for Saria for more than fifty episodes.

Yasuhiko Masagaki is not crazy and he knows the importance of this matter.

After settling the contracts related to the venue and filming, Yasuhiko Masagaki enthusiastically pulled Gu Ming to sit on the other side.

"Gugu-kun, thank you so much for helping me find this great opportunity! Don't worry, Salia will definitely cooperate fully."

"That's easy to say." Gu Ming said with a smile: "After the screening, why don't Saizeriya cooperate with us to launch a joint package."

"Jointly sign what?"

"Combo! It's about labeling a meal with the Armor Hero symbol. For example, you could rename something like spicy grilled chicken wings to 'Flame Dragon Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings.' If possible, you could even get some Flame Dragon packaging and combine several products into a combo. When a child buys this combo, it's like supporting Flame Dragon Armor."

Gu Ming was so excited that he started dancing with joy. "We can also talk to Endai about making a batch of cheap toys. They're not very good quality, the kind that can only be played with. Then, when you eat the set meal, you can win a toy. The winning rate is as high as 100%, ensuring that every child can win their favorite toy. The winning rate of the Earth Tiger Armor is designed to be 0.01%, and the winning rate of the Flame Dragon is as high as 90%..."

Scarcity makes things valuable! Things that are hard to come by are the ones people remember forever.

"At that time, we can have the children run to the front desk and recite slogans, or sing the Saizeriya store song, the Armor Hero theme song, or something like 'Encounter in another world and enjoy delicious food'. Then Saizeriya will give the children some cheap French fries for free."

Gu Ming slapped his thigh.

Oh no.

Not interesting.

He shouldn't be filming, he should be opening a restaurant!

"The God of Cookery: I sell joint set meals in Tokyo"!
Yasuhiko Masagaki took away Gu Ming's hand first, but his heart was full of amazement.

OK OK.

This idea is genius!
Good Edir!
"I think it's getting late." Masagaki Yasuhiko glanced at his watch and explained, "Furuya-kun, why don't I treat you tonight? We can go to the flower street..."

"Forget about Flower Street."

Gu Ming expressed deep sorrow.

Can't go!
Masagaki Yasuhiko felt disappointed.

Mainly because he wanted to go.

"Since Furuya-kun is not available, then I won't go for now. Speaking of which, this endorsement..."

The two-year endorsement contract has now expired, so it’s time to renew it.

I only spent a million yen to sign a two-year contract, but now, I'm afraid it won't work.

Yasuhiko Masagaki still wanted to renew the contract. Regardless of whether the effect was good or not, the key point was that Gu Ming had been hanging in front of the store for two years, and it would be difficult to adapt to a sudden change of person.

Gu Ming is naturally no problem.

"Just discuss this matter in detail with the firm! I'm also very happy to renew my contract with Saizeriya."

The two men shook hands with each other after a pleasant cooperation.

This is a social skill.

Gu Ming suddenly changed the subject: "Speaking of which, Mr. Zhengyuan, do you know of anyone who is good at business management that you could introduce to me? Actually, I recently had an idea."

Gu Ming plans to open a shop to rent videotapes.

This kind of place usually looks messy, but what a coincidence.

Ugh!
Gu Ming happened to know a few Yakuza.

Gu Ming had done some research recently and found that there were already some video rental stores in Japan, but they were unorganized and didn't have a wide selection of movies to watch. As for video parlors, they were practically nonexistent. Of course, just because something didn't exist didn't mean it had a market.

Video parlors are difficult to develop in Japan because almost every Japanese household has a VCR... people just go home and watch the videos!

Video parlors are only suitable for those who don't have a VCR at home.

Yasuhiko Masagaki thought for a moment and said an unexpected name.

"If it weren't for Furuya-kun asking me to do so, I really wouldn't want to let him go, but this can be considered returning the property to its rightful owner. Furuya-kun, do you still remember the young man you hired back then? He's done a great job over the past two years. He's become the manager of my branch, and he's got everything in perfect order."

Gu Ming has an impression.

As for Xiaolin, that guy is pretty good-looking and has played some lesser-known supporting roles before, with a few lines.

Later, Gu Ming recommended him to work as a clerk at Masagaki Yasuhiko, and he became the store manager with his own efforts. He did not expect that his career would be so successful.

After thinking it over, Gu Ming finally said, "That's fine with me, but I still want to ask his opinion first."

I suddenly changed jobs, and the salary is probably not as good as that at Salia, so I naturally have to ask him first.

……

……

Xiaolin agreed immediately.

Before Gu Ming could finish his words, he agreed without hesitation.

"If Brother Furuya asks me for help, I can help him in no time."

After saying this, Kobayashi took off his apron, indicating that he was available at any time.

Gu Ming was deeply moved.

If the store doesn't grow big, Xiaolin can only be a store manager. If it does, he will at least be the general manager of a chain store in the future.

As the saying goes, one should return a favor, and this is probably the case.

"Anyway, the shop will focus on video rentals for now, but we can also offer live viewings. It's best to have a movie buff or a friendly girl at the front desk. Even if there are those serenaded movies, that's fine."

Seqin movies are also one of the important sources of revenue for the video store, and Gu Ming has no special ideas in this regard.

As long as he wasn't asked to film it himself and just sold the videotapes, there wouldn't be a problem. Even negotiating a videotape distribution deal with Ivy Company wouldn't be a problem.

As for the venue and subsequent arrangements, Xiaolin can do it. He has been a store manager for two years and is familiar with all of this.

As for what is the difference between this store and other video stores.

Gu Ming was thinking.

No difference...

"Think of a way to work on film sources. It would be best if we could get first-hand overseas films, and then translate and subtitle them as soon as possible! This requires overseas connections. Perhaps I can ask Cheng Long to be the middleman and talk to Hong Kong about introducing Hong Kong films."

Gu Ming thought about this matter and thought that his appearance was indeed necessary.

I have to find time to go to Hong Kong to talk.

I don’t know what Cheng Long is doing now.

Gu Ming was thinking about this when he saw the office receptionist jogging over.

"Brother Gugu, there's a phone call! It's a guy named George."

Gu Ming looked up instantly.

george.

He only knew one George.

George Lucas!
Gu Ming stood up and answered the phone. It was indeed George Lucas' voice on the other end.

"Ming! Do you still remember me?"

"Of course, Mr. Lucas." Gu Ming asked cautiously, "So, what's the important matter, Mr. Lucas?"

"I'm still in Tokyo now. It's very interesting here, but I'm going back soon. I want to visit some friends here before I go back to the United States."

friend.

Obviously, Gu Ming was not a friend of George Lucas, but he still made this request.

Gu Ming glanced at his watch and estimated the time before speaking, "Of course. Where is Mr. Lucas now? You can come to my office. I'll send someone to pick you up."

After hanging up the phone and seeing Koizumi off, Gu Ming thought about this matter.

He and George Lucas have almost no relationship at all, and their only connection is in Shadow Warrior.

George Lucas is an investor, and he is an assistant and actor, nothing more.

"People like George Lucas never come to visit for no reason. Is he really planning to take me to America for a party?"

(End of this chapter)