Chapter 404: The Fallen Master Chi Star Week, 8 Billion and 1 Million Copies!(3rd Update)
While Higashino is still in his apartment in Tokyo, immersed in the faΓ§ade of debunking pseudoscience.
Chi Xing Zhou, a sharp-beaked monkey-cheeked guy, came to China wearing sunglasses.
Imperial capital.
Chi Xing Zhou likes China, of course, at first, he liked Hong Kong and Hong Kong movies, and then he went north with many Hong Kong filmmakers.
In his family, the creative aspect is relatively casual.
To say that I am very happy to be in charge of Japan is like being in heaven.
At this time, piracy in Chinese mainland was too serious.
And, let's just talk about Japan.
Last year, Taiwan filmed a drama called "White Tower", this drama is not only popular in Taiwan, but also quite popular in Chinese mainland, it seems that there is no genuine version, but many people have seen it.
In 2003, the Japanese side also remade it.
But in fact, this 2003 version, in Chixing Zhou's opinion, he can't remember the first version.
"The White Tower" was actually created by Toyoko Yamazaki in 1963, for which she won the Naoki Award, and this work has since been made into movies, TV series, etc......
With such a work alone, Mr. Toyoko Yamazaki can live a stable life.
I heard that she was dissatisfied with those doctors and nurses when she was hospitalized, and she was angry when she saw them, so she wrote such a film to expose the internal strife and secret fighting in the hospital.
See, isn't it heaven?
Life in Japan is so comfortable that even if you are sick and hospitalized, you can write a work that you will eat for a lifetime.
But Chixing Zhou also understands that the Chinese market is very, very potential.
Mr. Kigo said it well.
Well, I have to work hard this time.
After seeing the red walls and green tiles, I felt the atmosphere of welcoming the Olympics.
Chixing Zhou then began to act.
On this trip, he wanted to meet someone.
I heard Mr. Higashino say that there are indeed many famous foods in the capital, such as the famous roast duck at home and abroad, but this roast duck has many pits. Go to Quanjude, you foreigner is still suitable, suitable to be fooled.
It's better to choose some small shops, such as Four Seasons Minfu.
Chi Xing Zhou listened to this advice, after all, Mr. Higashino has always regarded himself as a Chinese, and he must understand.
So in this slightly popular place, a guest was entertained.
"Mr. Chixing Zhou, you are a foreign guest when you come to the capital, why do you invite me......?"
Yu Dong, the official guest, faced a table of dishes at this time, and spoke quite funny.
"Yu Sang is too polite, what kind of foreign guest am I, if I don't open my mouth, the police uncle may arrest me." Chixing Zhou understood what he meant, but this time it was different, so he laughed at himself.
"Hahaha...... You're a very interesting person, so let's just say, what are you doing this time?"
"This ......"
In the capital, Yu Dongke is different, after all, he has confidence here, so he won't mention his own strength, and the power behind him is even more powerful.
This time, a foreign guest came to invite himself, obviously he had something to ask for, and the door was clear.
Chi Xing Zhou didn't know too much about the specific things, but he somewhat understood that the person in front of him seemed to be very strong on the surface, and it was definitely more than just the surface.
And this time, he is going to take advantage of that.
"I'll just get straight to the point. The topic of the two of them unfolded so quickly, almost without wasting even a second, Chi Xing Zhou took a bite of the roast duck burrito, well, not bad, this is the real thing.
"Yu Sang, you already know Mr. Guiwu. β
"Oh?" Yu Dong raised his eyebrows, "This matter has something to do with Mr. Ghost Go?"
"Yes, that's the case, in fact, I believe Yu Sang should already know, that is the most popular movie in Japan today, called "The Undertaker", this movie is also the work of Mr. Uigo, and it is also directed by two great directors, it is very good, highly evaluated, and the box office is excellent, so ......"
Chixing Zhou's continuous praise made Yu Dong smile.
"You mean, hopefully we at Bona can run this movie?"
After hearing this, Chi Xing Zhou nodded and gave a thumbs up, "That's the idea, first of all, Mr. Ghosto's work is still good, and there are already many fans in China, right? β
Yu Dong already completely understands that the Japanese with sharp beaks and monkey cheeks in front of him just wants to be a bad man.
There are a lot of international masters, and there are a lot of movies.
Not to mention far, that is, recently, Chinese films, especially many big directors, want to develop in the United States, Lao Mouzi's "Hero" was successful, and Feng Xiaogang also wants to try.
Unfortunately, that Weinstein brother is a bit powerful.
These two guys are not fuel-efficient lamps, they are very good at being an international master, anyway, Director Feng is choked enough, and even the Wang brothers with Huayi have gained knowledge.
These are all anecdotes, of course, but they also tell a lot of things.
It is not easy for a film from one country to go to another country, even the United States, which claims to be completely free, has many obstacles.
Just because the Weinstein brothers successfully run "Heroes" doesn't mean that they are benevolent masters.
So this Chixing Zhou, he...
"I said, Mr. Chixing Zhou, our country has relevant regulations on imported films, and it is really difficult to introduce Japanese films, the key is that there is a quota. Although I also heard about this "The Undertaker", it is a very good film, and I also know Mr. Ghosto, who is indeed a talented writer, and the two directors are even more powerful, but the rules are the rules. β
Yu Dong is having a problem.
Of course, what he said was true, and there was no need to lie.
But Chi Xing Zhou really wanted to do this, his attitude became very sincere, and said: "Yu Sang, I dare to assure you that this movie has a great chance of success, and even if it is a Hollywood movie, it may not be absolutely profitable, right?"
His words made Yu Dong nod as well.
Chi Xing Zhou continued: "Moreover, the film is also likely to be shortlisted for the Cannes Film Festival, and I believe that the combination of these elements will bring Chinese audiences into the theater." β
Constantly emphasizing the possibility of success is definitely a rhetorical phrase.
As a veteran of the film industry, Yu Dong is a successful businessman, so of course he understands this.
So right now ...
"Mr. Chixing Zhou, I want to ask, how much are you going to earn by operating this movie so actively?"
As soon as the voice fell, the atmosphere froze.
Chi Xing Zhou smiled, "The one I took, if it is done, there will be 300,000 ......."
"Oh?" As soon as Yu Dong heard the 300,000, he immediately answered, "U.S. dollars?"
Chixing Zhou smiled even deeper, "Yen." β
"Huh?" Yu Dong really didn't expect it.
300,000 yen is equivalent to the monthly salary of a Japanese male employee at the age of Chixing Zhou.
So why is that?
Chixing Zhou then smiled: "Actually, it's very simple, I just told Dongbao about it, and they said that if it can be successful, it is to give a carriage and horse fare, and my requirements are not high, and it is estimated that 300,000 yen is about the same, if it is not successful, I will treat it as a tour." β
Yu Dong was stunned when he heard this.
Is this Chixing Week so selfless?
"Why?"
Chixing Week certainly has its own reasons.
It should be said that at the beginning, he wanted to operate "The Undertaker" in China, but he felt guilty.
Director Morita's illness was aggravated because of my star week?
Perhaps, the doctors of Kyungdae at that time could not have imagined that that training would produce such a result.
But Chi Xing Zhou himself didn't think it had anything to do with the doctor's words.
Well, this idea changed a bit.
He thinks that if he can broaden the movie "The Undertaker" and let more people see it, it will still be a very meaningful thing.
Well, it makes sense to Director Morita, and it's the same for Director Takida, and the main creators of this movie should be like this, as well as to Mr. Kigo.
If the Chinese audience watched this "The Undertaker", then they should buy more of Mr. Uigo's works.
Chi Xing Zhou is almost already a ghost party, and he believes that there is a very special power in the works of Mr. Ghost Go.
Wouldn't it be better to infect more people with this power?
But he didn't say any of these thoughts.
He said, "If I can make some efforts for Sino-Japanese relations, I am afraid that ordinary people like me can only go so far." β
This is quite simple.
Yu Dong was actually shocked before.
However, a rule is a rule.
However, this regulation is still negotiable.
"You said before that you had a chance to be shortlisted for Cannes?"
"Well, a big chance. β
"Well, if this movie can really win the award, I'll find a way to help and tell the third master about this film. β
Chi Xing Zhou has taught many Chinese, and he knows that this is the best situation at present.
And so ...
"Aligado!"
He thanked him very seriously and bowed his head.
Yu Dong made a big red face, and hurriedly waved his hand, "Don't, don't, we don't have this ...... here"
But before he could finish speaking, a waiter came up.
"There are foreign guests arriving today, and we will add a dish to this small shop, which is not a tribute, please use it slowly. β
Add vegetables?
Yu Dongyi totaled, he smiled to himself, this eighty percent in order to show the hospitality of the people of the capital.
And Chixing couldn't help laughing when he saw him on Monday, but he thought of Mr. Higashino in his heart.
The recommended restaurant is really great.
The roast duck is good, and the talk is good.
So, the next key is ......
"Mr. Chixing Zhou, don't blame me for saying ugly things ahead, Cannes is not so easy to win awards. β
Yu Dong came to add a bite of this dish, duck tongue, hey, it tastes good.
"We will definitely work hard!"
The key is in the Battle of Cannes!
At the same time, the news from the Japanese side is like this.
"Big impact!" "The Undertaker" exceeded 8 billion yen at the box office!"
"Sold out! It also exceeded 1 million copies!"
"Onigo-sensei's new work, highly anticipated!"
PS: The third more is sent, the black car sincerely thanks you for your support! I went to sleep first, in fact, there are still some things that have not been completely reversed recently, thank you sincerely!