Tokyo Literature and Art Times

   Chapter 62 More than one movie? Stand and make money!

  Takarazuka Building.

   Yamauchi is someone who is a little out of tune with Toho.

   He was born in Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, which is a public transportation company, subways, buses, hotels, shopping malls, and all kinds of basic businesses in people's lives.

  In capitalist countries, those who can engage in the most basic industries are large companies, which can be said to be absolutely lucrative businesses, and they are also very successful.

  Toho is a large RB company, and Hankyu Hanshin is a large shareholder of the large company.

   In recent years, the RB movie market has not been very good.

   It's a bad thing to say, you use the money from the movie to speculate on the house, and that's all.

  Toho is losing money, and Yamauchi wants to reverse this situation.

   Then, he must do one thing first.

   Take the power!

   As I was thinking, the assistant called inside.

   "Supervisor of Shisho Temple, Superintendent Iwata has come."

"it is good."

  put down the phone, got up and walked to the conference room.

  …

   In the meeting room of the Takarazuka Building, Shishang Temple felt a little nervous.

   A famous supervisor like him should not have such a mentality, but he feels that something bad may happen.

   But seeing Takeshi Iwata's resolute face, Teacher Shishoji sighed a little.

   is still old.

  Iwata Takeshi didn't realize that his expressionless basic exercise gave Shishoji a very reliable feeling.

   In fact, he just had a plan for what would happen next.

   He even spoke to Shimaya on the phone before he came, and he also expressed his attitude.

   "Master Shishoji, Supervisor Iwata, hello."

   Shimaya came with a few people, and he did not meet the two of Shishoji in advance.

   This seems to herald the particularity of today's 'meeting'.

   Takeshi Iwata didn't know Yamauchi, but it was as if the instinct of a beast reminded him that there was a guy with gold-rimmed glasses who looked at him very differently.

   Soon, everyone was seated.

  Toho's president, Matsuoka Ippei, took the main seat, with Shimaya and Yamauchi on both sides.

   "Teacher Shishoji, Supervisor Iwata, you're welcome, today is not a formal meeting, just a simple negotiation."

   The president had a smile on his face when he spoke, but when he explained this, he had a feeling that there was no silver 300 taels here.

   Takeshi Iwata simply nodded and remained calm.

   Shimaya didn't speak, the man with the gold-rimmed glasses got up.

   "Allow me to introduce myself to the two supervisors, I am Tatsuya Yamauchi..."

   So Yamauchi is him.

   Takeshi Iwata returned the salute as usual, and so did Teacher Shishoji.

   Soon, Yamauchi came straight to the point.

   "The movie "Infernal Affairs", Sparassi!"

   The gold-rimmed glasses were first praised, and then the conversation changed.

   "I implore Director Iwata to shoot the sequel to "Infernal Affairs"! Please!"

   said, and bowed.

  Iwata Takeshi, good guy, this standard attitude, the spirit of craftsmanship is at full level.

   Still, a sequel? Shoot now?

   Shishoji couldn't help but sweat for Takeshi Iwata. Today's "meeting" should be for this.

  The bald old man couldn't help but look at Takeshi Iwata, and found that the fierce man's face was as usual and full of confidence.

   Peace of mind.

   About this 'sequel', Takeshi Iwata has long thought of it.

   We all know that Hong Kong film companies are very fond of making 'sequels', such as the "Infernal Affairs" series.

  The first part was released in December 2002, and in December 2003, the third part was released!

   It can’t be said that the food looks ugly, it can only be said that the food looks very ugly.

   But what about RB Company?

   "War without Benevolence and Righteousness", "War without Benevolence and Righteousness: Hiroshima Deathmatch", "War without Benevolence and Righteousness: Proxy War", the above three films were all released in 1973!

   But is this the end?

   In 1974, three more films were filmed, the fourth of which was called "War on the Top". Pirate fans would probably understand when they saw the name.

   In the end, I really couldn't make it up, so I simply gave it another name, "The New War without Benevolence and Righteousness".

   There is also "Asura Xue Ji", this movie became a hit, and it was even more simple and rude.

   In the second part, Xue Ji, who had fallen dead in the snow, stood up directly and continued to chop people with a knife.

   I can’t say that the food looks very ugly, I can only say that the food looks very, very ugly!

   Huang Shilang and Master Tang made money, and he knew that in the name of the gangsters, the gentry's money would be returned the same way, and the people's money would be divided into 37%.

   This big RB company is too lazy to cover up.

   "So rude!"

Matsuoka Ippei first reprimanded Yamauchi, turned his head, and said with a smile to Iwata Takeshi and Shishoji: "Both supervisors, please forgive me, but you should strike while the iron is hot, right? Although this request is a bit excessive, Iwata Supervision is talented, so there should be no problem.”

   Having said that, I also took a look at Shishoji Temple, "Teacher Shishoji's work is also very good. We must continue to cooperate. The teacher discovered Supervisor Iwata, which is really a great contribution."

  These words made Shimaya blush.

   However, this time I hope to shoot the sequel as soon as possible, and Shimaya really has nothing to do.

   Originally, he was a radical reformer. Isn’t he the most in favor of striking while the iron is hot, shooting quickly and releasing quickly.

   "Infernal Affairs" was so popular as soon as it was released, and the New Year is coming soon. Hurry up and talk about the sequel. What's the problem?

   Shimaya couldn't object, and this was Yamauchi's ultimate move.

   Yamauchi was very proud at this moment.

   Shooting the sequel immediately is a traditional model, and Shimiya has no reason to object.

   And, most importantly:

   Almost all the important characters in "Infernal Affairs" are all dead!

   Such a difficult sequel, if you can make it out, even if you are good at Takeshi Iwata, can the quality be guaranteed?

   When the time comes, the movie loses money, so how can Shimiya's arrogance be so arrogant!

  Although this will hurt Toho, but in order to seize power, he can't care so much.

   But isn't the final ownership of the copyright of "Infernal Affairs" not Takeshi Iwata?

   It’s okay, there is a way.

   Matsuoka got to the point right away.

   "Supervisor Iwata, I believe you also understand that in two months it will be the busiest awards season, and we will definitely support you at that time."

   Every February and March is the awards season for RB films, which can also be said to be a summary of the work of the previous year’s films.

  On the film tour, everyone will share the trophy.

  Iwata Takeshi heard it very clearly, and Toho prepared two hands.

   One hand is the teacher of Shishang Temple.

  If he doesn't agree, I'm afraid this bald old man will be in trouble.

   Second Hand, Film Awards.

   With a big company like Toho, the award is naturally much easier, but if you don’t agree to Takeshi Iwata.

   Well, fortunately, it was all expected.

   Takeshi Iwata thought about it before he came.

  I just want to stand and make money!

   "Matsuoka-san, I totally understand what you said, but I still want to ask."

   Of course Matsuoka nodded, you ask.

   "Did we make movies to make money?"

   As soon as these words came out, the meeting room suddenly became quiet.

The meaning of the    phrase is very simple, but why does it sound so strange?

   The sequel is made just to make money.

   But you promised to end it?

  Actually, it’s not that everyone doesn’t understand, but that they can hear it, but Takeshi Iwata didn’t agree.

   Yamauchi didn't waver at the moment, he still had a hand.

   Didn't Shimaya persuade Shochiku in advance, but this time, Yamauchi did the same.

  Shochiku also hopes that Takeshi Iwata can quickly make a sequel, and their theater chain can also make money.

  If you don't agree, then, in the next awards season, Dongbao and Shochiku, hehe...

Just as    was about to throw this killer out, Shimiya suddenly spoke.

   "Of course! Movies are made to make money!"

   At these words, Matsuoka nodded.

   And Takeshi Iwata then smiled, "I do have plans to shoot a sequel, but in my opinion, the sequel is probably not as profitable as this movie."

  ? ? ?

  Everyone has question marks on their faces, including Shishang Temple.

  You Iwata Takeshi has made a new movie again?

  Iwata Takeshi was not in a hurry, he then asked another question.

   "Which shot is currently the most talked about in "Infernal Affairs"?"

  Which one?

   Yamauchi was a little confused, he had never seen this movie at all.

  Shimiya smiled and continued, "The last scene where Akina killed Daigo Dojima!"

   This answer is really good, even Matsuoka relaxed a bit.

   Having said that, when I saw Takeshi Iwata's smile before, the president felt a little overwhelmed when he was not young.

   Takeshi Iwata also nodded, and at this time, he took out a script.

   "I'm sure this movie is more profitable than the sequel to Infernal Affairs!"

   Everyone looked at each other.

   "Kill That Man"!

   Are there any movies with such a name?

   But now that the script is here, Matsuoka doesn’t understand much, and Yamauchi doesn’t even understand it, so only Shimaya came to read it.

   As a result, after just turning a few pages, he was stunned for a moment, and then said a few words in Matsuoka's ear.

   Matsuoka's eyes lit up, "Splashy!"

   Hearing this, Yamauchi didn't take a second to read the script.

   So it is!

   Yamauchi instantly understood why this movie made money, and why Iwata asked the previous question.

   However, he immediately found an opportunity to fight back.

   "But for this movie, will Miss Nakamori agree easily?"

   And Takeshi Iwata immediately sent a copy and paste, "If a sequel can be filmed, will she easily agree?"

   Yamauchi was speechless after hearing this!

   At this point, both Shimiya and Shishoji had smiles on their faces, and they both felt that they had won.

   However, Takeshi Iwata stood up, "In addition to this movie, I also plan to use the time waiting for Miss Nakamori to make a decision to shoot a movie."

   In an instant, everyone in the conference room was stunned.

  Although, I'm not sure how much time Nakamori Akina will take to make a decision, but if she agrees after a month, you Iwata Takeshi can really shoot it?

  Matsuoka stood up at this moment, walked over and held Iwata Takeshi's hand, "Then please! We, Toho, will definitely support Director Iwata!"

   That, it's a little late, please forgive me, ask for tickets, ask for support, thank you.

   (end of this chapter)