Traveling Through the Tokyo Bubble Era

Chapter 706 I'm Just Calculating
Beverly Hills, Red Maple Manor.

Hideki Hanyu, who had spent two days at Nicole Kidman's place, just returned in the morning and immediately locked the several videotapes he had with him into the safe.

I had so much fun these two days that I shot a lot of footage.

If it were accidentally exposed, not only would Nicole Kidman's future be ruined, but he would also be transformed into Mr. Tanhua Yu.

"Tsk tsk——"

After locking up the videotape, the scumbag couldn't help but reminisce about it. The feeling of wanton brutality without any scruples and without mercy made the man intoxicated.

After calming down, Hideki Hanyu looked at the time and thought that if he had nothing to do in the afternoon, he would go to Yunshang Pictures to check out some cooperative projects that he had to pay attention to.

Then, it's time for him to return to Neon.

In addition to attending the year-end parties of affiliated companies, I also have to contact Shogakukan to discuss the publication of the recently finalized "I Am a Cat".

This book is completely different in style and genre from his previous works.

The film uses cats as the protagonists to criticize various human behaviors, which seems sharp and humorous, and presents an alternative sense of playfulness.

But in fact, the core of this book is to satirize, criticize and ridicule various phenomena in Japanese society today.

For example, the blind pursuit of money, falling into the magic of feminism, the darkness hidden under the glamour, or the crisis covered up by prosperity.

This book blatantly exposes many things that people are unwilling to believe, see, or even admit.

It's totally inconsistent with Neon's current mainstream sound.

Today's Japanese are frantically buying houses, stocks, and consuming in advance because they believe that the current good economic situation will definitely not cause any problems.

Perhaps they are naive, or perhaps they are confident, believing that the good life will last forever.

Full of confidence internally and overflowing with self-esteem externally.

In this case, a well-known person like Hideki Hanyu, who is still an idol-level figure who has made his fortune from scratch in the eyes of many people, suddenly "goes against the tide" and releases such a work.

You don't have to think about what the repercussions will be.

Therefore, the release strategy this time must be carefully planned, and public opinion control and guidance must be done in advance.

Hideki Hanyu wants to suppress someone first and then praise him. The harsher the criticism he gets in the early stage, the more satisfying the compensation he will get later.

But this "suppression" must also be controlled. If you go too far, not only will you not be able to recover later, but you may suffer a more serious backlash.

Shogakukan is a veteran publishing house with experience in this area.

Then we can cooperate with the media channels of the cloud system, and I believe there will be no problems.

Just when Hanyu Hideki was secretly calculating in his mind, his assistant called him.

As the saying goes, whatever you think comes to you.

He was just thinking about going to Cloud Pictures when Fred Webber called him.

"Fred, what did you call me about?"

Since Fred Weber became the director of production business at Cloud Pictures, although he likes his current job very much, his contact with Hideki Hanyu has become less.

After all, Hideki Hanyu has never been involved in specific business matters, let alone front-line production work.

Even if he has any arrangements for Cloud Pictures now, he will contact Cloud Pictures' CEO Alan Horn directly.

Fred Weber replied, "Boss, Menahan Golan is here."

"What does he want to do?" Hanyu Hideki looked puzzled.

Fred Webber explained, "He came to ask us when the Captain America and Spider-Man movies that we had signed on for would start production?"

Hanyu Hideki then remembered that Menahem Golan was the owner of the comic adaptation rights for "Captain America" ​​and "Spider-Man".

Previously, in order to regain the adaptation rights of "Captain America" ​​and "Spider-Man", he deliberately tricked Menahem Golan into signing a contract to produce the film.

Then he let Fred Weber drag it out until the end of 1989, when the adaptation contracts for the two comics would expire.

For Hideki Hanyu, as long as he can get the copyright back safely, he doesn't care even if he has to pay liquidated damages in the end.

But now it seems that Menahan Golan can't wait any longer.

He said directly, "Why are you in such a hurry? Just find a way to get rid of him and continue to drag it out."

"Boss, it's been more than a year since the signing. I really can't find any reason to delay it any further."

Fred Weber said with a wry smile, "And Menahan Golan didn't come alone. He even brought several main creative staff with him. He said that the letter of intent had been signed and he was just waiting for Yunshang Pictures to cooperate in the production."

"Main creative staff?" Hanyu Hideki frowned.

Fred Weber said, "He is the producer and of course he has the right to sign a cooperation agreement with the creative staff."

Hanyu Hideki rubbed his brows and said, "Okay, I got it. You comfort him first, I'll be there soon."

His plan was to use Cloud Pictures to hold back Menahan Golan. Although he could let Fred Webber take the blame, that would inevitably discourage his subordinates.

So, he should go and see it himself.

After hanging up the phone, Hideki Hanyu tidied up his appearance and set off immediately.

The red Ferrari drove out of Red Maple Manor and headed straight for Century City.

Parking lot of Yunshang Film Building.

Hideki Hanyu had just parked the car, got out and was about to go upstairs when he heard a voice greeting him from the side.

"Mr. Hanyu, long time no see."

Hideki Hanyu locked the car door and turned around, and it was an old acquaintance.

Sherlyn Fenn.

The woman looked hot and alluring in a red dress, blonde hair and the glamorous looks of a Hollywood starlet from the golden age.

After having a relationship with Hideki Hanyu, this woman gave up the large-scale "The Moon Is Full of Love", but joined the crew of "Blood Corpse Night 2".

In this hit sequel, the second female lead played by her is distinctive, beautiful, charming, and alluring, and she seems tailor-made for the film.

Now that "Bullet 2" has been released for nearly two months, the box office has officially exceeded million, and it is expected that the total box office is very likely to be close to million.

As for the global box office breaking 100 million, there is absolutely no problem at all.

So, for Sherilyn Fenn, starring in "Murder 2", even if it was only the second female lead, helped her to truly make a name for herself in Hollywood.

After the box office of "Bullet 2" exceeded million, Yunshang Pictures announced that it would start the project of the third sequel.

However, apart from the announcement that Peter Jackson, the director who became famous for "Beatle: Bloody Night", will continue to be the director, and Keanu Reeves will be the leading actor, the other main creative staff have not yet been determined.

This is because in the third sequel, both the Yunshang Entertainment production department and Hideki Hanyu felt that some people needed to be kicked out.

For example, Jenny Wright, the protagonist of the first film, only had a small role in the second film, and there was no plot for her character at all in the planned third film.

There is another person who everyone is considering kicking out.

That is Emmanuelle Béart, whose appearance has changed drastically due to plastic surgery.

The woman is now skinny and thin, with lips that seem to be swollen from being beaten. She doesn't look like an angel at all, but just a dusty street prostitute.

Thinking of this, Hanyu Hideki temporarily put aside the thoughts in his mind and greeted Xuelin Fenn, "Xue'er, the box office of your new movie is good, congratulations."

As one of Hanyu Hideki's friendly match opponents, Sherilyn Fenn naturally took the scumbag's arm and said with a smile.

"I want to thank you for letting me experience the taste of fame."

As she spoke, the woman began to tease the scumbag's arm with her fingers, while speaking in a voice full of suggestion.

“I want to have this feeling forever.”

Hanyu Hideki walked towards the elevator with Sherilyn Fenn and said calmly, "Fame, that's what you deserve."

Having said that, Hanyu Hideki did not follow up on Sherilyn Fenn’s hint.

They both knew what Sherilyn Fenn wanted.

If we say that after the box office success of "The Night of the Dead", "The Night of the Dead 2" became a popular project among actors, but it was only within a small circle.

But now that "The 2nd Half of the 3nd Half" has achieved great success in both word-of-mouth and box office, showing its strength as a billion-dollar sequel, the "The rd Half of the nd Half of the nd Half" which has already been confirmed and is likely to be a big hit, has become a project that Hollywood from top to bottom is madly striving for.

By then, whether it is first-line stars or major brokerage companies, they will definitely come to seek cooperation.

Although Sherilyn Fenn gained fame with the second film, she couldn't even make it into the second-tier, let alone the first-tier.

Even she herself has no confidence that she can secure a spot in the third part amid such fierce competition.

But Sherilyn Fenn knew that as long as Hideki Hanyu, the big boss of Cloud Pictures, gave her support, she would be sure to star in the third film.

Originally, Sherilyn Fenn was worried about how to contact Hideki Hanyu.

But when she came to the agency to handle business today, she unexpectedly met Hideki Hanyu in the parking lot.

At this time, it doesn’t matter what business the agency has.

She has only one goal in mind, which is to satisfy Hideki Hanyu and help her join the crew of "Blood Night 3".

Seeing that Hanyu Hideki didn't respond, Xuelin Fenn was anxious in her heart but she still looked charming on the surface.

After entering the elevator, she pretended to be curious and asked, "Sir, do you have any work to do at Yunshang Pictures today?"

"There were some problems with the preparation of two projects. Since I decided on them, I came to take a look."

After Hanyu Hideki finished explaining, he asked casually, "What is Xue'er busy with recently?"

"After finishing the promotion of Bloody Night 2, I was introduced by manager Bill Hart to a project at Castle Rock Pictures, a low-budget production."

Sherilyn Fenn didn't sound very concerned.

After all, in Hollywood, low-budget projects often don’t even have a chance to be shown in theaters, let alone sell well.

Low-budget movies like "The 1st Brutalist" that can be successful and have sequels that are both well-received and box-office-winning are extremely rare in Hollywood.

Sherilyn Fenn didn't dare to hope that she would encounter two films at once.

So for her, getting the sequel to "Bullet Wrecked" is the most important thing compared to that low-budget movie.

Seeing that Sherilyn Fenn followed him in the elevator to Cloud Pictures, Hanyu Hideki asked curiously, "Aren't you going back to the agency?"

Sherilyn Fenn immediately said, "I haven't seen you for a long time, sir. I want to chat with you."

Hanyu Hideki said indifferently, "As you wish."

In fact, according to Fred Webber's suggestion, Sherilyn Fenn's charming remake character was considered to be retained in the third sequel.

In addition to retaining it, it also needs to be whitewashed into a middle-of-the-road character that is both good and evil.

After all, there are too many fans who like this character.

Even for the sake of box office, this role must be retained.

Once it is decided, according to convention, the actor will not be changed. However, Peter Jackson is working with the screenwriter department to compile the script. Without confirmation, Hanyu Hideki does not intend to tell Sherilyn Fenn about this matter, so as not to affect the creation of the script.

In this way, Hideki Hanyu brought Sherilyn Fenn, whom he met by chance, into Yunshang Pictures.

When Hideki Hanyu came here this time, his first feeling was that the office seemed more crowded than last time.

So when he walked into Alan Horn's office and greeted him, he said this the first thing he did.

"Aren't there many empty floors in this building? Clean them up and use them as offices instead of cramming all the additional employees onto this floor."

Alan Horn explained, "I thought so too, but those floors are still being renovated, and some floors are used as storage rooms. This will take time."

"Is that so?"

After a brief thought, Hanyu Hideki said, "Although the Burbank land is still under construction after it was purchased, the last site we looked at has a warehouse, so we can move the production department's stuff in advance, and the Century City headquarters can just be used as an office location in the future."

Alan Horn nodded and said, "I've made note of it, but I don't think the boss came here today to talk to me about these little things."

Hanyu Hideki said helplessly, "It's all because of Minahan Golan."

Alan Horn heard this, but didn't know what to say.

After all, it was Hideki Hanyu who arranged for Fred Weber to deceive Minahem Golan, and he had not yet taken office at that time.

So Alan Horn just said, "Fred is entertaining him in the top floor reception room."

"Okay, I understand." Hanyu Hideki said, and then reminded Alan Horn, "Prepare a copy for me about the movie co-produced with Lamborghini and the release plan for next year. I will take a look at it next."

Alan Horn said, "Okay, I'll arrange for someone to sort it out right away."

"Then goodbye. I'm going to deal with Minahan Golan first."

Hideki Hanyu waved goodbye to Alan Horn and left with Sherilyn Fenn who was following him.

After getting on the elevator, they soon arrived at the leisure area on the top floor.

Then in a reception room, Hideki Hanyu saw Fred Weber and Minahan Golan.

This was not the first time they met. They had met last time when they discussed cooperation.

However, at that time, Hideki Hanyu had not yet entered the top ten of the global billionaire list, "Brigitte" had not yet been released, Blockbuster had not expanded to its current level, and AMC Cinemas had not yet been acquired by Crescent Cinemas.

At that time, Hideki Hanyu was not as famous and powerful as he is now.

So in this meeting, Minahem Golan very realistically showed a more enthusiastic and "humble" attitude towards Hideki Hanyu than last time.

Hideki Hanyu took Sherilyn Fenn's arm and sat down. After some pleasantries with Minahan Golan, the latter finally got to the point.

"Mr. Hanyu, the Spider-Man and Captain America projects can't be delayed any longer."

"Haven't these two events started yet?" Hanyu Hideki pretended to be confused.

Fred Weber, who was standing next to him, immediately took the blame and apologized, "Sir, it's all because I was too busy at work, which affected the progress of these two projects."

Upon hearing this, Hanyu Hideki immediately showed an angry expression.

"Fred, you disappoint me so much. Mr. Minahan is a senior in Hollywood. It is an honor for us to have him cooperate with Yunshang Pictures. How can you not take him seriously?"

"I'm sorry, it's my fault," Fred Weber continued to apologize.

Beside them, Minahan Golan couldn't help but twitch his lips when he saw the two of them like this.

I thought that we all work in Hollywood, we've seen all kinds of actors and participated in all kinds of plots, so why are you two showing off your acting skills here?

However, Hanyu Hideki is rich and powerful, so he can't point it out to his face.

I could only pretend to be magnanimous and say, "Mr. Hanyu, the most important thing now is not to hold you accountable, but to move the project forward as soon as possible."

Immediately afterwards, Minahan Golan told Hideki Hanyu about his plan.

"If the project is launched now, as long as the funds are in place, I am confident that I can complete the filming of the two films before June and release them before the end of the year."

Upon hearing this, Hanyu Hideki immediately showed a worried look and asked, "If we shoot so quickly, will the quality of the film be difficult to guarantee?"

Seeing this, Minahan Golan couldn't help but complain in his heart.

Could he not know that speeding up production would sacrifice film quality?
But the problem is that if the filming is not done, the adaptation rights will be taken back by Marvel Comics.

By this time, Minahan Golan, as an old fox, could already taste some conspiracy.

Hideki Hanyu is the boss of Elf Entertainment, which has acquired Marvel Comics.

Yunshang Pictures agreed to cooperate with him on these two films, most likely with the instruction of Hideki Hanyu, with the purpose of dragging out the contract until the end so that Marvel can take back the adaptation rights.

Thinking of this, Menahem Golan wanted to part ways with the film and take the adaptation rights to find another film company to cooperate with.

But the prerequisite for a breakup is that Yunshang Pictures must breach the contract.

Otherwise, if he proposed to disband the partnership, he would not be able to afford the liquidated damages for the two projects.

Thinking of this, Minahan Golan immediately assured, "Please rest assured, Mr. Hanyu. Based on my experience in Hollywood production, the quality of the film will not be reduced even if the production is accelerated."

Of course, in addition to the guarantee, Minahan Golan followed up with a veiled threat.

"If Cloud Pictures is unable to fulfill its promise, then I will consider cooperating with other producers. James Cameron and Columbia are very interested in these two projects."

But contrary to Minahan Golan's expectations, Hideki Hanyu didn't care about his threat at all.

Hideki Hanyu spread his hands nonchalantly.

"Really? If there is someone who is willing to take over, then I will definitely not stop Mr. Minahan."

In Hideki Hanyu's opinion, this fat Jewish man is just bluffing.

What a joke, if Menahan Golan dares to turn to other production companies, then be prepared to pay the penalty for breach of contract.

He wanted to see which production company was willing to add tens of millions to the production cost.

In addition to liquidated damages, he can also choose to sue.

Such a lawsuit in America would most likely take years to complete.

After the lawsuit is over, Menahem Golan can forget about filming the movie, after all, the adaptation rights have expired long ago.

Because no matter what dispute Menahan Golan has with Cloud Pictures, it has nothing to do with Marvel Comics, which authorized the adaptation rights.

So for Hideki Hanyu, he has nothing to fear at all.

The reason why they are still willing to deal with Menahan Golan is that they don't want to really break up with him, which would cause the industry's perception of Yunshang Pictures to decline.

In Hollywood, it is not uncommon for movies to be delayed for several years.

As long as he pays according to the contract, no one can say anything.

After Hanyu Hideki finished speaking with confidence, he saw Minahan Golan's face become embarrassed.

Obviously, just as Hideki Hanyu expected, Minahan Golan was just bluffing and no one wanted to cooperate with him.

Maybe James Cameron really wants to collaborate.

But today's truck driver is not the future God of Cards. He is just a director. How can he convince the Hollywood production company?

After "Batman" and "Superman" poured cold water on the market, who would dare to invest heavily in comic book-based movies?

What's more, now that we are cooperating with Minahan Golan, there is also a penalty fee to be borne as part of the cost.

However, as a seasoned veteran, Minahan Golan quickly concealed his embarrassment and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Mr. Hanyu, my first partner will always be Yunshang Pictures."

“Since Mr. Minahan is so optimistic about Cloud Pictures, it is indeed time to start the project.”

Hanyu Hideki pretended to consider it, and then said, "Mr. Minahan, let's form the first crew after the New Year. I will have the finance department transfer the first production fee to the crew's account on time."

Of course, Hanyu Hideki said this, not that he really wants to make a movie.

Since the crew can’t delay the preparation stage any longer, let’s postpone it until after the official shooting begins.

If he wants to create some unexpected things in the crew and make the crew stop from time to time, he has plenty of ways to do it.

After all, although he could see that Minahan was bluffing, what if there was some crazy investor who was willing to help Minahan Golan pay the penalty for breach of contract and still make the movie? Then wouldn’t all his plans for so long be in vain?

To be honest, if he had the chance, he really didn't want to make so much trouble.

Just pay the money and buy the adaptation rights from Menahan Golan.

But the biggest problem is that this fat Jewish guy is unwilling to give up the adaptation rights even if his company goes bankrupt, and he is unwilling to sell it no matter how he tries.

Otherwise, why would he make so many calculations?

Minahan Golan was delighted when he saw that Hanyu Hideki finally gave in.

"Great, I've already planned to make Captain America the first movie."

After saying this, he seemed to remember something and introduced it to Hanyu Hideki.

"I have already selected the main cast for Captain America, Mr. Hanyu, please allow me to introduce them to you."

Having come to this point, Hanyu Hideki felt that it didn't matter if they met for a while, so he agreed directly, "No problem."

After that, Hanyu Hideki, Fred Weber, and Sherilyn Fenn, who followed the scumbag, came to another area of ​​the top floor leisure area under the leadership of Minahan Golan.

There were a few people sitting scattered on the sofas in this area.

As soon as Hideki Hanyu came over, he heard Minahem Golan's introduction.

"Mr. Hanyu, this is director Albert Pine, who previously filmed..."

However, although Menahem Golan's introduction was detailed, Hideki Hanyu's attention was not on the director at all at this time.

His attention was attracted by a beautiful woman with a sweet and pure face, a majestic figure, and an exceptionally eye-catching figure.

This beauty looks familiar.

And just at this moment, Minahan Golan introduced the other party.

"Mr. Hanyu, this is Ms. Jennifer Connelly, who starred in Robert De Niro's Once Upon a Time in America four years ago and gave an amazing performance..."

And just as Minahan Golan introduced.

Sherilyn Fenn, who had been following Hanyu Hideki without saying anything, saw Hanyu Hideki looking at Jennifer Connelly, and immediately whispered to Hanyu Hideki, "Does the gentleman like Miss Jennifer?"

Hanyu Hideki replied in a low voice, "I'm just calculating."

"Calculate? Calculate what?" Sherilyn Fenn looked puzzled.

But Hideki Hanyu just smiled and said nothing.

What to calculate?
Of course it is calculated. Jennifer Connelly was born on December 1970, 12, and she is an adult now.

(Jennifer Connelly Photo)

(End of this chapter)