Compared with "Heisei One Man's Adventure", "Slaying the Wolf" is just the opposite, Brother Hong, Zhen Bullet, Wu Jin, and Ren Dahua have a strong box office appeal in Hong Kong, as soon as "Slaying the Wolf" was released, it was faced with a hot scene at the box office, as if after the edification of Shen Zhenghui and Zhou Xingxing, Hong Kong people regained interest in action movies, and when Shen Zhenghui returned to Japan, when he saw the box office of "Slaying the Wolf", he felt stunned, the box office in Hong Kong was 31 million, and the box office in Taiwan was close to 20 million Hong Kong dollars, although it is still a little difficult to release it in the mainland, but the box office of Hong Kong and Taiwan alone is already quite good. Shen Zhenghui originally thought that 20 million was used to burn a handful, but he didn't expect to make a lot of money in the end.

However, just like "The Great Adventure of Heisei One Man" received a cold reception overseas, "Slaying the Wolf" is not high at the box office in Japan, with a cumulative box office of more than 100 million yen, which is naturally incomparable with Shen Zhenghui's box office of 2 billion yen, but as a rookie director, Lu Yang's performance is far from passing so low. According to estimates, relying on Kasuga's distribution ability, this film can earn about 100 million Hong Kong dollars at the box office in Asian markets outside the mainland, and Lu Yang can be said to be an instant hit. But this does not mean that he himself has enough box office appeal, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the success of this film relies on a strong distribution channel, and in the case of a delay in opening the mainland market, the Japanese distribution channel controlled by Shen Zhenghui has become a lifesaver for Hong Kong people. This is also the reason why he has been harassed by the owners of film companies in Hong Kong.

Lu Yang is proud of the spring breeze, but his work is still fruitful.

The preparations for "Black Fist 2" have actually begun. Shen Zhenghui is trying to find a way to match his ambitions, and this time he has finally decided to accept the olive branch extended by Colombia, which is very satisfied with the 40 million box office of "Black Fist", which means that this style of film has been initially accepted by the market. They want Shen to come to Hollywood to shoot a sequel to "Black Fist" — nominally, of course, but it's actually a new story, and Columbia wants Shen to use Hollywood actors so they can hope that the new story will make a higher box office.

Therefore, "Black Fist 2" will definitely not be limited to Hong Kong and Japan anymore, Shen Zhenghui has to consider the question of who should be taken to Hollywood, so he is not willing to mention the sequel to "Black Fist" with the bosses in Hong Kong. When the news came out, it was a huge storm. As far as the current concept goes. Everyone always thinks that only the top Chinese actors and directors can mix in Hollywood! Just like Jack Cheng and Jett Lee, as well as Fa Ge.

Zhou Xingxing has long been considered that comedy is too local and difficult to break into the international market, and now it seems. "Shaolin Football" seems to be able to change this impression.

Shen Zhenghui hurriedly crossed the border from Hong Kong. Then I went back to Tokyo. I happened to meet Zhou Xingxing, who was on vacation in Tokyo. Originally, Xing Ye should have made a lot of money in Hong Kong at this time by taking advantage of the boom of "Shaolin Football", but because "Shaolin Football" was so successful, he had to face various requests for cooperation. I hope that he will hurry up and start a new film, coupled with the depression of his emotional life, Xing Ye simply took his mother to Japan for a vacation, and the spring side naturally warmly received Xing Ye, which coincided with the large-scale release of "Journey to the West" in Japan, Xing Ye was very satisfied with Kasuga's work, plus Shen Zhenghui's generous dividends, Xing Ye almost had a feeling of being happy in Japan.

However, his biggest interest every day is to go to Liu Xin's company to watch the production progress of "The Legend of Wukong", which attracted a lot of interest to him.

The production of "The Legend of Wukong" is a very difficult job. But it can also be said to be a very innovative work. Liu Xin introduced CLAMP as a collaborator of his animated film, and CLAMP will continue to be responsible for a lot of work such as the character design and storyboard of the animation, and it can be said that this "The Legend of Wukong" can almost completely be branded as CLAMP's work from beginning to end - except for the original work.

"I only now understand what a top-level animation master is," Liu Xin said to Shen Zhenghui seriously, "It should be able to shape the style of the whole work in my mind, and then use the story, plot and lens to come out with superb expression," Liu Xin then sighed, "I used to think that making zuò cartoons was very simple, but now it seems," she looked at the ceiling, "That's because we don't understand their greatness." ”

"You actually feel like this?"

"It's not just me," Liu Xin said, "All the people, including Mr. Zhou Hua and Mr. Ma Zhen, also have a headache about the whole movie story, how to arrange the plot, highlight the theme and characters, they also have a terrible headache, and the previous experience of following others to make and produce zuòTV animation is simply not enough." Taking a deep breath, Liu Xin continued, "I will never laugh at Yan Kai them again in the future." ”

"I think you're still qualified to laugh at him." Shen Zhenghui pouted.

"Sure enough, the manga artist is very great, Osamu Tezuka deserves to be a top manga artist, and he is superhuman in what he has seen!" Liu Xin sighed, "If it weren't for CLAMP's plot adaptation, if we had to figure out the plot ourselves, I really don't know when we wouldn't have such a good effect." ”

"After all, people are professionals!"

"With their help, the plot and storyboard were decided, and the idea of making zuò was agreed. When I was at GONZO in the past, I always felt that Murahama Shoji held discussions over and over again, and it was very inefficient to revise the plot little by little, but now it seems that I really don't have any knowledge! ”

"It's amazing that you have this insight now!" Shen Zhenghui said.

"I guess you're amazing." Liu Xin looked at Shen Zhenghui affectionately.

"What?"

"I've heard that your movie broke the record of "Titanic"!"

"Ah, I can't say it at all, I broke the record of the upper and lower parts together, which is not a time to be happy at all. Cameron heard us boast about it, and maybe his beard was going to laugh crookedly. ”

"But it's still amazing!" Liu Xin said leisurely, "Aren't feature film directors and animation directors the same? She asked rhetorically, "Do you think of the style of the story in your mind, like the top animation director?" ”

"I can't do that," Shen Zhenghui shrugged his shoulders, "I did the same thing as Murahama Shoji this time, holding meetings over and over again," he pouted, "I don't think I had as many meetings in the first twenty years as I did when I was filming "Assembly", collecting other people's ideas little by little. Then put it together. In the end, a good thing finally came out, and most of the credit is not my own. ”

"But it's already remarkable to be able to do this, didn't Shoji Murahama win an Oscar?" Liu Xin said.

"yes, maybe he'll win another Oscar in Japan." Shen Zhenghui said. "In addition. I have to say something else. Do you know that there are many directors in Hong Kong who start filming without a script at all? One of them has also become famous in the world! ”

Liu Xin grinned, "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 the topic. "Ah, speaking of which, in the past few days, Xing Ye has come to my side to watch the original film of "The Legend of Wukong", and he also gave me a lot of advice, I think he is more in line with the director I imagined, a lot of things have been formed in his mind, he just needs to take it out."

"He himself is the most uncontrollable actor, but he likes to control zhì in terms of directing style." Shen Zhenghui pouted, "He hasn't left yet, has he?" ”

"It's said to be happy, he likes my company a lot."

"I'm thankful he doesn't like you."

"What do you say?" Liu Xin pushed Shen Zhenghui.

"Well, in that case, I should treat him to a meal before he leaves." Shen Zhenghui said, "By the way, you can discuss the next movie." ”

"Have you already started working on your next movie?" Liu Xin was a little surprised, "You are really prolific!" ”

This is true, it has only been three years since he came to Japan to devote himself to the film industry, Shen Zhenghui has personally shot three large-scale films, and has also participated in the production of several films, as well as TV series, cartoons, etc., strictly speaking, he is really a model worker, of course, and Liu Tianwang is still incomparable.

"If I were a simple director or actor, I could consider resting," Shen Zhenghui sighed, "It's a pity that my identity is not pure at all." ”

Indeed, he not only has to consider the box office of his works, but also the development of the entire company, if spring wants to develop, it is not possible to make enough good movies, at present, Shen Zhenghui already feels that even the Japanese film market is not big enough, and his eyes will naturally not stay on the achievements in front of him.

"What's the new film like?"

"Look, it's supposed to be an action movie, well, a kung fu movie. I would like to talk to Zhou Xingxing to see if we can continue to work together. Shen Zhenghui narrowed his eyes.

"I heard you brought a beautiful girl back to China?" Liu Xin broke Shen Zhenghui's contemplation and mentioned this seemingly casually.

"That's my bodyguard, I've got three of them!" Shen Zhenghui raised his eyebrows, "As a result, they didn't come in handy at all in China, it's like I took them to China for a trip, but forget it." ”

Liu Xin pouted, "Why did you think of bringing bodyguards?" ”

"How can I say now that I am also a rich man, isn't it normal to need bodyguards? Shen Zhenghui blinked, "I think the question you should ask is, why don't I hire professional bodyguards and use 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 subsidy."

Liu Xin was amused, "Are you also thinking of a rich man?" ”

"The richer you are, the more you don't pluck a dime." Shen Zhenghui replied.

……

The meeting with Zhou Xingxing was quickly arranged, Shen Zhenghui brought Liu Xin as an accompaniment, and Zhou Xingxing's assistant and translator were also included during the banquet. Although at Shen Zhenghui's level, there is no need for translation at all. But considering that Nazumi Horiguchi is also there, it is better to keep a translation, which is more transparent.

The two sides first complimented each other. He is still willing to talk after getting along with Zhou Xingxing, and sometimes he even talks a lot. Both sides congratulated each other on their films. Xing Ye expressed regret that "Shaolin Football" could not be released in the mainland, and Shen Zhenghui used the poor box office of "Assembly" in Hong Kong to laugh at himself. The current box office of the first and second episodes of "The Assembly" in Hong Kong has exceeded 10 million, and it mainly depends on who it is compared with, of course, it is a miracle that this kind of main theme war film can have a box office of more than 10 million, and it is estimated that many people are aiming for the visual effects of the so-called blockbuster to achieve such results. For the results in Japan. Shen Zhenghui didn't count on it at all. Comparatively. "Shaolin Football" is even hotter in Asia.

But as a director, Xing Ye's vision is still good, he succinctly talked about the advantages of "Assembly", saying that this is a classic movie that will not go out of style for a hundred years. Shen Zhenghui understood what the other party meant. It's like the status of classic films such as mine warfare and tunnel warfare in the history of Chinese cinema. However, he still modestly said, "The birth of Chinese films is less than a hundred years!" ”

Xing Ye was a little stunned. So Liu Xin had to explain on the side, Xing Ye seemed to be a very serious and sincere person, he said thank you to Liu Xin, and then said to Shen Zhenghui seriously, "I think your movie can be written into film history." ”

"This, let's not praise each other, every one of your movies must be written into the history of Hong Kong films, and you yourself will have a special chapter in the history of this film."

Xing Ye blushed rarely, "I'm not bragging." ”

There is no more topic in "Assembly", Xing Ye and Shen Zhenghui talked about "Black Fist", Xing Ye 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, and Xing Ye feels that if Wu Jin's role is played by Bruce Lee, it should be longer and more exciting.

If that's the case, the whole story will have to be overhauled. Shen Zhenghui replied very frankly.

So Xing Ye asked Shen Zhenghui if he had any plans to shoot a sequel, because he liked the soybean style of this film very much, and if there was a sequel, he hoped to make a cameo in this film.

Shen Zhenghui immediately had an idea, and he asked Xing Ye, "Are you interested in the two of us working together in depth?" ”

"In-depth cooperation?"

"The sequel to "Black Fist", well, it doesn't have to be called that, I ask you to be the starring role, and we will tinker with a film like Bruce Lee."

Xing Ye's eyes widened a little, "Is it okay?" ”

"Personally, I think it's okay, Colombia wants me to go to Hollywood and help them make a film, are you interested?"

"I'm interested, but, the question of this style," Xing Ye pondered for a moment, "If it's the original style of "Black Fist", it feels a little mismatched. ”

"It doesn't have to be the background of 'Black Fist,'" Mr. Shen said, "and I can come up with a new story, and I have a little idea." He felt his mind start to work flexibly.

"Okay, you let me think about it." Xing Ye replied.

Shen Zhenghui nodded.

"Actually, I also have a little idea for my next movie, I also want to make a kung fu movie myself, you give me some time, let me think about it."

"Okay, no rush." Shen Zhenghui replied, "I have just come out of my heavy work and hope to take a break. ”

Xing Ye showed a reluctant smile, "The market of the mainland." He sighed and shook his head.

"Do you want me to help you?"

"Forget it, I'll take care of it myself." Xing Ye refused Shen Zhenghui's kindness, and at this time, the finished ramen was also served, and Shen Zhenghui also prepared a bottle of red wine for Xing Ye. This combination is a bit weird no matter how you look at it, a group of people eat noodles and drink red wine at the same time, and the two ladies can't help but cover their mouths and smile when they look at such a scene.

……

"Contact Mr. Thomas from Colombia and ask him what the specific conditions are, what is the upper limit of Colombia's capital contribution, and can we bring capital into the game?" When facing Nazumi Horiguchi, Shen Zhenghui entered work mode, "In addition, Kasuga will bring me a copy of this year's financial statements, and I will see how much money is still on the books." ”

"Okay." As a qualified secretary, Nazumi Horiguchi quietly recorded Shen Zhenghui's request, "Are you ready to accept Colombia's invitation?" ”

"Let's take a look at their bids first, and if it's suitable, we will consider accepting it, and if it's not suitable, we'll 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, I will wait a few more months." ”

"Wait a few months?"

"Forget it, I can't afford to wait, I'm really looking for something for myself!" Thinking of 911 not long after, Shen Zhenghui was a little annoyed.

"Colombia is likely to demand that the distribution rights in Japan be handed over to Sony." Nazumi Horiguchi reminded.

"Daydreaming!" Shen Zhenghui rolled his eyes, "Let Mitsumi Fukuda go and communicate with Sony." ”

"By the way, hasn't Miss Fukuda's illness been cured yet?" Liu Xin on the side interjected.

Shen Zhenghui's face turned pale, "It seems that Miyazaki's new movie this year is about to be released, are you interested then?" I'll go with you to see it. ”

"Good...... Yes! Liu Xin was a little puzzled.

Shen Zhenghui grabbed his hair and said to himself, "It seems a little difficult to release it before September, preferably in mid-August!" (To be continued......)