Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

At the press conference for Chapter 551, let's start with some wild talk.
The three film and television companies that had conflicts with the actors in the drama "Killing Array" for various reasons have successively announced that they will pay compensation and express their deep apologies for the incident.

Furthermore, the three companies specifically stated in the newspaper that they were responding to a call from Akira Furuya and the lawyers of the Killing Array Masters Association.

In other words, this is unrelated to the other lawyer's letters, and the matter was not handled by other committee members.

Even though Gu Ming spent far more money than his hundreds of thousands of yuan salary to resolve this matter, the results were excellent.

He was willing to spend such a large sum of money.

At this moment, on the film set.

After reporting the whole incident, Tanaka turned a page in the file folder in his hand.

"The original plan was to have a large number of actors to portray the Battle of Okehazama in the first scene of the film. Many people have volunteered, so the casting for the action scenes has been easily resolved. Also, I've found the dance teacher you asked me to find. Shall we meet her now or…?"

"I won't go see the dance teacher." Gu Ming waved his hand: "Let Takano-kun discuss the specific movements with them."

Tanaka agreed and turned to leave.

Gu Ming was looking for a dance teacher for a movie shoot, for a simple reason: the Phantom Soldiers were not human.

To convey this inhuman feeling, one must have inhuman movements and postures.

In this respect, Train to Busan set a good example by using dance moves to portray inhumanity, which was very effective. The zombies in the film looked like they were playing Left 4 Dead, with agility, flexibility, and great strength.

So Gu Ming also found a dance teacher to design movements for several different types of Phantom Soldiers.

While Onimusha cannot be classified as a special effects film, it does feature numerous non-human soldiers created using skulls.

Such a large-scale battle truly requires a lot of actors to perform the killing scenes.

"Money is not a problem, because if it can be solved with money, then it is not a problem."

Gu Ming pondered the matter, muttering to himself.

"Furutani-kun is really in a good mood."

Upon hearing this, Gu Ming turned his head and saw Chiba Shinichi walking over.

"What a rare guest!" Gu Ming said with some surprise. "I didn't expect to see you here."

"As the chairman of the Killing Array Masters Association, I am certainly qualified to be here, but I didn't expect..."

Shinichi Chiba's feelings are somewhat complicated and difficult to describe.

He naturally paid attention to the matter immediately, sent a lawyer's letter, and entrusted an acquaintance to resolve it.

However, Shinichi Chiba initially didn't intend to use this method of punishment, but instead planned to have a regular customer mediate. He was a step too late; by the time he remembered, the matter had already been resolved by Tanaka.

So much so.

To outsiders, it was Furuya Akira who handled the matter, while he, as the chairman, did not play any significant role.

“It’s really unexpected.” Chiba Shinichi’s voice was full of jealousy: “For such a small matter, he built up such a relationship, and lost millions of yen for a few hundred thousand yen. It seems that Furuya-kun will do anything for fame.”

Gu Ming shrugged: "Believe it or not, I really want to do something. The money I spend on it is nothing."

Shinichi Chiba could only shake his head.

Yes, yes! Of course it's not a big deal, after all, it's just a gain in fame!

He's just a little regretful now. If he had acted faster, he could have at least secured one company's deal and wouldn't have lost the initiative to someone else.

Judging from his expression, Gu Ming knew that Chiba Shinichi didn't believe him, so Gu Ming didn't say anything more.

Reputation is certainly important, but it's not just about reputation. He's serious about getting things done by establishing the Killing Array Masters Association.

Gu Ming said, "Whether it's envy or jealousy, the matter has been resolved. So, Chiba-kun isn't really just here to fulfill his duties as the chairman of the travel agency, is he?"

“Of course not.” Chiba Shinichi spoke of this matter with remarkable composure: “I heard that your new film requires a lot of killing formation performances. Your agency must not have enough people, and the number of killing formation masters in the association may not be sufficient either. You can consider our JAC people. They have trained to this point, and not everyone is qualified to act in the work. Since I have taken them under my wing, I should give them a chance.”

Gu Ming understood.

Shinichi Chiba was trying to find acting opportunities for the actors in his agency. However, he did need people, so he agreed.

Chiba Shinichi loosened his grip slightly, his hand behind his back.

"So, when do you plan to start filming this movie?"

Gu Ming glanced at the calendar.

The script, actors, extras, costumes, equipment, and everything else were all taken care of.

"Next Monday! A press conference will be held at the Akasaka Prince Hotel!"

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……

Gu Ming rarely holds press conferences like this, mainly because he finds it troublesome. But now, Gu Ming has no choice but to attend.

Press conferences are an important part of promotion, and a good film can only spread slowly through word of mouth, so promotion is also essential.

Today, seats had already been arranged in the conference hall of the Akasaka Prince Hotel, and many reporters and attendees had taken their seats early on.

Before the film crew arrived, everyone inevitably started discussing recent events.

"The Killing Array Masters Association, huh? That sounds quite audacious."

"That guy, Akira Furuya, is desperate for fame. I heard he spent over a million just to get a salary of a few hundred thousand!"

"I understand. If it were me, I would do the same. It's about spending money to buy reputation! Haven't you heard that the Assassin's Guild now has more than two thousand members? It's the largest existing film and television industry association in Japan!"

"What's the use of having so many people? They're all 'small-time actors sleeping in big rooms,' none of them even have a name. Just pick someone from the Directors Guild and they'll all be overshadowed!"

This remark elicited a soft chuckle.

Yes! The Killing Array Masters Association sounds quite famous, but what's the use? Apart from a few chairmen and directors, the rest of the members have no fame or status.

Moreover, the Killing Array Masters Association is still a non-governmental organization and has no official seal!

The reporters in the front row suddenly fell silent, and everyone knew that the film crew had arrived, so they all kept quiet.

Then the rest of the crew came in and took their seats.

Producer: Haruki Kadokawa.

Directed by Kinji Fukasaku.

The main protagonists are Gu Guming and Yuan Biao.

Other agencies, such as the Killing Array Club and even the Bishamonten Studio, all sent their own representatives.

hiss!
Suddenly, one of the reporters gasped.

And there are people from Hong Kong!
Yuen Biao was quite famous in Japan. In the 1980s, he was a beloved overseas star in Japan, just like Jackie Chan. His movies were very popular in Japan.

Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Leslie Cheung, and others are all very popular actors in Japan and South Korea.

For a time, everyone was speculating about the purpose of looking for Yuen Biao.

Is the goal to promote this film internationally?

Gu Ming, who plays the lead role, looks very serious.

In my heart, however, I was silently repeating it.

They get so excited about finding Yuen Biao.

He hasn't even contacted Cheng Long yet!
He hasn't even managed to get both Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao over yet!
Kadokawa Haruki patted the microphone, interrupting Gu Ming's thoughts. The thud made everyone look up at this rich second-generation who was known for his arrogance and domineering attitude.

"Let's get straight to the point! Big director! Big production! Big actors! Big scenes! If you're going to make a movie, make the best one. Just wait and see, this is definitely the best fantasy film Japan has ever made!"

(End of this chapter)