Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 384 Next summer vacation is secured
"The movie will be released on December 24th, everyone remember to go see it."

"Of course! You have to see it!"

"Brother Furuya, is this still being screened at Toei?"

Nara Ikoma, Yanagiya Village.

Everyone looked at Gu Ming and chattered.

Gu Ming raised his hand and grabbed a handful of air, then made a downward pressing gesture.

"Everyone, be quiet! That's right, this time it's still being released on the Toei cinema circuit. I'll get a batch of complimentary tickets from Toei and give them to everyone. You can bring your friends and family to watch it. The second part is scheduled for December 24th, and if nothing goes wrong, the third part will most likely be released next summer."

There was a burst of applause at the scene.

Gu Ming raised his hand and grabbed a handful again.

"Quiet again! Of course, after filming these two films, everyone can take a break. If there are other jobs available, you can take them. This year, apart from the Armor Team, there will be no new work arrangements."

There was another round of applause.

In fact, it was not until the end of September that the final reshoots were completed, which was equivalent to a two-month half-day break, which was not too exaggerated.

After all these arrangements were completed, Gu Ming spread his hands.

Filming continues today!

Because the third part contains many dream-like scenes, many scenes are related to the first and second parts. In order to reflect the differences, Gu Ming and Tetsuo Kaneshiro really put in a lot of effort and revised the script several times.

By now, the filming of the third part has come to an end.

As soon as Gu Ming entered the dressing room, he saw a naked beautiful back in front of him.

"Yeah..." Gu Mingben wanted to turn around, but after thinking about it, he decided not to turn around. Instead, he sat down nearby with extra calmness.

Kanako Higuchi, who plays 'Hashimoto Arina', is sitting there, letting the makeup artist apply oil paint on her back.

In the plot, because she was cursed, the curse spreading on her body would cause painful torture at every moment, and the most direct manifestation of the curse was the pattern spreading on her body.

Combined with the backless dresses in the plot and a large number of over-the-shoulder shots from behind, an eerie and desolate atmosphere is created as much as possible.

Even though they are enduring such tremendous pain, they still have to move forward with difficulty. This kind of beauty of imperfection is exactly the "aesthetics of mono no aware" advocated by Japan.

"Oh, how should I put it? It's no wonder they specially found a local tattoo master to design this pattern. It really has a unique aesthetic."

"That's because the shooting method designed by Furuya-kun and Jissoji-san can perfectly reflect this."

Higuchi Kanako raised her hand to smooth her temples and sighed, "It's just that, when playing this role, it's really hard not to sigh a little. Arina-chan is truly noble. She knew it was impossible but still did it. Even though she suffered so much, she didn't want to cause trouble for Shimizu Ken. She is truly a pitiful and lamentable person."

"So, this is the beauty of mono no aware." Gu Ming paused, then suddenly changed the subject: "How was your visit to Shochiku this time?"

Kanako Higuchi thought about it and shook her head.

dislike.

Even though the films shot there don't have a lot of action and only require emotional investment, I still don't like it.

Maybe it’s because she can’t invest her emotions in the male lead over there, even though the role she plays is just a supporting actress.

"Okay, you guys continue with your makeup, I won't bother you anymore. Let's finish filming this scene as soon as possible today."

Gu Ming said this, stood up, and walked out of the dressing room first.

Kanako Higuchi sighed slightly, looked at the mirror with empty eyes, and said nothing.

……

...At the end of September, the third part was completely shot and was just waiting for post-production.

Of course, you still need a mid-sized computer and corresponding equipment here.

In order to promote the film, two hiking college students, Koji Tadokoro and Dai Miura, were also successfully rescued.

Gu Ming was naturally well aware that this kind of marketing was extremely effective, but at the same time, he was also very clear about one thing.

Once this method is used, if you use it a second time, you will be severely criticized and your reputation will be ruined.

If there weren't people in Nara willing to cooperate, Gu Ming really wouldn't be able to use this method to promote it.

"Perhaps many years later, this incident will become a black mark on me that will be praised and criticized."

Gu Ming shook his head slightly.

But what the hell!

What happens after his death will be left for future generations to judge, and Gu Ming doesn't think he will pass away in 2025.

As soon as he returned to Tokyo, Tani Akira began to work on post-production with Jissoji Akio.

Many shots were redesigned by the two of them. If they were not present, direct editing would inevitably destroy the original design intentions.

After all this trouble, it was already November when the film was finally released.

In the viewing room, as the third film finished playing, Gu Ming and Kurosawa Mitsuru looked at everyone together.

These people are responsible for Toei Cinemas in various districts of Tokyo. As for cinemas outside Tokyo, it depends on fate.

Kurosawa Mitsuru said, "Well, do you have any problem with this movie being released next summer?"

After a brief silence, Gu Ming and the others were greeted by a voice of objection.

"I'm afraid that's not very convenient. How about changing it to next year's spring break?"

"Mr. Kurosawa Mitsuru, Mr. Furuya Akira, it's not that we have any issues with the quality of the finished film, but everyone knows that 'Makai Reincarnation' will be released next summer. If the two films conflict with each other, it will be bad for everyone!"

It is a very reasonable and logical statement.

Gu Ming looked at Kurosawa Mitsuru, but Kurosawa Mitsuru sneered at this moment.

"Everyone knows that the summer vacation schedule is better than the spring break schedule. If we're going to give way to Devil's World Reincarnation, then why doesn't Devil's World Reincarnation give way to us?"

Shinjuku Cinema's representative responded immediately: "Actually, the film's quality is very good, there's nothing wrong with it, and I believe it will be a hit in theaters. However, 'Makai Reincarnation' is a major production, and it's a studio production, so there's no way it'll give way. There's no comparison between mid-range and large-scale productions, not to mention the renowned director Kinji Fukasaku..."

This time, Kurosawa Mitsuru didn't even need to speak, Gu Ming already knew what to say.

"But the scale of production is different, so there's no conflict, right? Besides, firstly, theaters don't just play one movie all day, and secondly..."

Gu Ming grinned.

After all, you still have to make money!

Of course, theaters will make films that make more money!
Just like the relationship between TV Asahi and Toei TV Department, Toei Cinema Line is also a department independent of Toei Films.

Although Toei's own works will be given priority, if there are other works that are more popular, the theaters will naturally give priority to screening the more popular works.

Since this is a work that Gu Ming participated in himself and he put a lot of effort into it, he also got equipment from the United States and spent a lot of time and effort to do so much.

Gu Ming would never admit that his films are worse than other films.

(End of this chapter)