Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 437 Australia Blooms Twice

Australia and New Zealand have always been major film markets for Japanese and Hong Kong cinemas. Because their own film industries are relatively weak, these two countries have long relied on imports of high-quality foreign films.

However, Australia later supported some aspects of the film industry, and overall it was fairly average.

However, the top actors, directors, and so on all went overseas later.

For example, actors like Chris Hemsworth and the Joker are of Australian descent.

Overall, Australia is interested in supporting the film and television industry, but its capabilities are insufficient to do so, so in the early stages it mainly focused on purchasing overseas copyrights.

The South Australian Film Company, or now the Adelaide Studios, does this work.

Australia has remade many works from Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan...

“Mr. Tanaka,” Smosindel said succinctly, “would you be interested in coming to Australia to discuss this further?”

“I am naturally very interested, but unfortunately I am too busy with work to spare the time. I am planning to go to Hong Kong soon to discuss overseas copyright matters. Why don’t you come to Hong Kong instead?”

Smosindel cawed.

How can that be done!

He still wanted to maintain a bit of reserve, but the other person had already stated, "Also, I'm planning to go to Sydney..."

"Wait a minute! Actually, our company has plenty of time. How about we discuss this in detail in Hong Kong?"

Smosindel felt he couldn't wait any longer.

Opportunities are fleeting!
Wang Gu's works are very popular in Australia!
……

……

Ginza, Tokyo.

Mango Takashi was hosting a guest here. The guest was a highly qualified member of the Japanese Ethics Review Committee.

"Konaka-kun, please have another drink!"

"No, I can't drink anymore. Let's stop here for today."

After a few drinks, the other person's face was flushed, so Wan Gu'ao stopped urging him to drink and instead asked in a low voice, "Little Zhongjun, how did things go last time?"

"Oh, that one!! That one, which one was it again? Sorry, I need to think about it some more."

Wan Gu'ao's eyes widened instantly.

I miss you, grandpa!

We ate, drank, ordered geisha, and went to the red-light district. I heard they even ordered two at once, and it all ended in five minutes.

And they didn't do anything in the end?
"Xiao Zhongjun, you can't do this! You took the money, you drank the wine, you..."

Wan Gu'ao was so excited that his voice was so intense that Xiao Zhongjun opened his eyes, a hint of disgust appearing in them.

"Well, you need to get the committee to reconsider. We can't let a great film get the better of us!"

Wan Gu'ao was furious: "What do you mean by that! Spit out what you ate from me!"

Xiao Zhong finally sat up straight, and his attitude began to become serious.

"Don't you understand? This matter is doomed, so stop asking. The overseas public opinion has been suppressed. Whether it's the American trolls, the people in Hong Kong, or even the opinions in Australia and New Zealand, they've all been quelled. Someone stepped in to help, which means this matter is over. How could the ethics review committee suppress a film that's received rave reviews overseas? Do you expect a movie that everyone in the world has seen to be banned from showing in Japan?"

After saying that, Xiao Zhong stood up. "Think carefully about what you can do. Also, don't come looking for me anymore. I'm afraid my friends will misunderstand."

Xiao Zhong left, and Wan Gu'ao slumped down with a long sigh.

It's over. All our efforts were in vain.

The movie was still able to be released; in fact, the movie was not delayed at all.

—In Japan, the country has not yet been affected, and the news has not yet spread.

Overseas, the screenings were not widespread; they were only pilot screenings.

Now, let's get back to the original story.

Nothing was done! A complete waste of time!
Wan Gu'ao let out a long sigh and silently walked out of the private room. He hadn't gone far when he saw Kurosawa Mitsuru talking to another person as they walked outside the door. Xiao Zhong quickly followed.

"Oh dear! Kurosawa-kun! It's me, it's Naka, it's me! Don't you remember me? How about we talk about the movie screening again..."

Wan Gu'ao: ?

At that moment, only one sentence remained in his mind.

You took our money, and then you bastard went to see Mitsuru Kurosawa! I paid you to see Mitsuru Kurosawa, and I didn't pay you but you still see him? Then all my money was for nothing!
Wan Gu'ao returned home dejected and met his old friend Xin Bote.

Sinpot did express his willingness to help, but it wouldn't be of much use in Thailand, and the box office wouldn't be high, so it was dispensable.

"Xiao Ao, I have some bad news for you while you're in a bad mood, so you can bear it with me."

Simbot said, "Originally, this film didn't do so well overseas, after all, it's a Japanese film. But because of the previous controversy, it was shelved for a few days. In Australia, the news started reporting that the film was banned and then unbanned, etc., which actually generated new buzz. I heard that the box office started to rise. Um, Xiao Ao, Xiao Ao, what's wrong? Are you not unconscious?"

Wan Gu'ao: Stop talking, I'm so angry at the Australians!

Wan Gu'ao felt dizzy and lightheaded, so he sat down to the side and it took him a long time to recover.

He now roughly understands what's going on.

Wangu's works have a publisher in Australia, namely the Adelaide Studio.

That company was responsible for distributing and promoting the work in Australia, and therefore had a close relationship with Wangu. Although Wangu also had some personal connections, he could not get in touch with the senior management in Adelaide.

"Akira Furuya! Damn it, that bastard got Adelaide's contact information, so Adelaide suppressed this matter. But what price did he pay? Did he really sell his ass to the Australians?!"

The question was answered quickly.

Today's newspaper prominently features a news article.

The sale of Wangu's copyright overseas has delighted Australians.

"According to Mr. Smosindel, a representative of the Adelaide Studio, upon hearing that Wan Gu would authorize Australia to film an Ultraman series that belongs to Australia, the Australian residents wholeheartedly welcomed it, and wherever it went, it brought vitality. The audience raised their hands and wept."

"This is undoubtedly an important step in the international promotion of Japanese film and television. Mangoku Co., Ltd., together with Extreme Action Products, will jointly develop the Australian copyright with the Adelaide Studio, achieving success in both Australia and Japan! The work is tentatively titled 'Ultraman Great'!"

Wan Gu'ao stood up instantly.

"That bastard, Akira Furuya! He's a traitor! He sold out all the good stuff in Mangoku! He'll ruin Mangoku!"

Simbot nodded repeatedly.

Yes, absolutely right! The rights shouldn't have been sold to the Australians; they should have been sold to him! That way, he could film his conceived "Hanuman the Monkey King and the Seven Ultramen"!

Absolutely beautiful, absolutely amazing! Much better than any Australian-made film!
(End of this chapter)