Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 486 My Beginning is Your End

A short week later, Gu Ming received a report from Toei.

"This situation is not very optimistic."

Gu Ming crossed his arms, striking a pose reminiscent of Commander Ikari.

It wasn't that he wanted to be profound; it was just that the data was very strange.

According to Toei's survey report, the box office was highest on the first day, and then showed a straight downward trend.

However, strangely enough, the results were quite strong. After a slight drop on the second day, they not only did not decline, but instead showed an upward trend.

Toei's explanation is that, according to feedback from theater staff, there were simply too many yakuza, delinquent groups, yakuza gangs, and motorcycle gangs going to the movies, causing regular moviegoers to be afraid to go!

Many normal viewers went to see it on the first day, but after discovering that there were too many frightening viewers in the theater, they stopped going and, of course, wouldn't recommend it to their family and friends.

After reading the entire report, Gu Ming's face showed only a helpless expression.

"Being too popular is a mistake!"

Gu Ming rubbed a soft spot between his eyebrows and couldn't help but sigh.

Based on the current trend, the first day is half of the first week, the first week is half of the first month, and the first month is half of the screening period.

So, this movie should have originally been able to earn over a billion yuan in distribution revenue.

Gu Ming roughly estimated that on the first day alone, the film's box office revenue reached over 400 million yen, and this was only in the Tokyo area.

In summary, the box office revenue on the first day should be over 500 million, meaning the final figure should reach 4 billion.

—Toei's distribution revenue allocation is 55%. Since there is no need to go through intermediaries, it is equivalent to Toei taking 45% of the distribution fees and the production company taking 55% of the profits. Of course, taxes and some additional expenses need to be deducted.

In summary, the revenue should be over one billion.

however.

Gu Ming was dismayed when he saw the income for the second day, which had dropped by more than half. According to the calculation, although the rationed income would not be too bad, it might only amount to four or five hundred million yuan in the end.

"Either we drive away all the delinquent groups, or we force all the normal people to come and watch the movie, but obviously, that's not something I can do."

Gu Ming pondered the feasibility of this matter and finally came to a conclusion.

impossible!
Gu Ming shook his head slightly and decided to find time to have a special talk with Bao Yue, the head of Toei Publishing, to see if they had any effective solutions.

The film's quality and audience feedback are fine, but the current situation is that there are too many members of violent gangs in the audience, and ordinary viewers don't like to interact with these people.

Putting down the report, Gu Ming casually spread out the newspaper on the table.

Although the newspaper wasn't ironed, it was folded specially, leaving a corner exposed for easy reading.

Tanaka also pays close attention to even these seemingly insignificant matters.

"Akira Furuya's new film is a box office flop?"

Gu Ming turned a page.

"Entertainer Akira Furuya is suspected of having ties to yakuza groups..."

Gu Ming almost messed up his hair.

He never expected something like this to happen!

……

……

Condolence calls soon came knocking on my door.

Gu Ming naturally thanked them one by one, and then went to see Bao Yue, the head of Toei Publishing.

After speaking with the other party, Gu Ming left.

Koizumi turned to look at Gu Ming: "Gu Ming, where are we going?"

"Let's go back first, no, let's go to Wangu first. Ultraman 80 is coming to an end, and we should start preparing for the next season. As for the movie, let's take it one step at a time."

As Gu Ming said this, he closed his eyes and pretended to sleep.

Before long, the car arrived near Wangu. Suddenly, Koizumi slammed on the brakes, causing Gu Ming to stumble and then regain his footing. Gu Ming opened his eyes, somewhat puzzled.

"What's wrong? Did something happen?"

“Brother Gugu, look at that car, it’s Wan Gu’ao’s car.”

Gu Ming looked out the window, and sure enough, an imported Cadillac sedan was parked near Wangu.

Not only that, Gu Ming also saw the owner of the car, Wan Gu'ao, who was standing outside the door talking to Wan Gu's staff. However, it was clear that the security guard did not intend to let him in.

"Brother Gugu, should we leave for a bit?"

'Why should we avoid it? We've paid for Wangu; now Wangu is Gugu. If anyone should be avoiding it, it should be them.'

Gu Ming stretched his wrists, got out of the car, and walked straight towards the gate of Wangu.

Avoidance? Gu Ming hadn't considered such a thing. After all, he had now bought this place, and his return was equivalent to the boss making an inspection, while Wan Gu'ao's visit here had no official status.

When the two met, Gu Minglong walked with a powerful stride, while Wan Gu'ao was clearly embarrassed for a moment and lowered his head.

However, he quickly raised his head again.

"This is my home! This is my home!"

Even from a distance, Gu Ming could hear him muttering to himself.

Then, Wan Gu'ao walked towards Gu Ming.

"Furutani-kun, it's been a long time."

"Yes, or rather, you've been avoiding me all along."

Wan Guoao stiffened slightly, but then shook his head: "Why should I avoid you? This is my home, I'm just coming home for a visit."

“Then you might have gone to the wrong house. As far as I know, your home is in Setagaya Ward.” Gu Ming said, “Oh, I almost forgot to mention, it’s a high-end apartment in Setagaya Ward. Where did that money come from? Could it be Mangaku’s filming funds?”

"What a joke! Those villas are all mine, earned through my own hard work and perseverance!"

Wan Gu'ao clenched his fists, looking like he really wanted to punch Gu Ming.

Gu Ming moved his wrists slightly and raised his hand to his tie.

Wan Guoao was slightly startled and took a few steps back: "What, what are you going to do!"

"Why are you so scared? I was just loosening my tie."

Gu Ming shook his head slightly: "It's getting dark, hurry home. This is a filming location, not a place for you."

After Gu Ming finished speaking, he didn't want to talk anymore and walked straight to the door.

Wan Gu'ao clenched his fists, his face ashen, but he ultimately dared not throw a punch.

He is also afraid of death.

As Gu Ming walked further and further away, Wan Gu'ao suddenly turned around and shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Mr. Furuya, I heard your new film is doing poorly at the box office. If this continues, you might end up having to pawn your entire fortune! This is my father's hard work; how can it be taken away so cheaply!"

Gu Ming turned his head and looked down at Wan Gu'ao's hysterical face.

"Even at its worst, it's still a peak you'll never reach in your lifetime. You should think about your own things. It's almost time for the next show to air, don't tell me you can't come up with a suitable work, or I'll be taking over the kids' screens!"

Yes.

The box office performance of "The Violent Man" was somewhat lukewarm, but just as Gu Ming said.

The lukewarm reception was a peak that many people could not reach, and it was in no way inferior to the original work.

Now, Gu Ming just needs an opportunity to put it into practice.

Wan Gu'ao could only grunt and turn to walk towards the Cadillac.

"It's just a lousy movie, I'll make one and show it to people too!"

(End of this chapter)