Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 494: Both a Killing Array Master and a Director
Swish!
A bloodshot look in one's eyes.

The Shining is a classic 1980 film directed by Stanley Kubrick, adapted from the work of thriller master Stephen King.

The lead actor, Jack Nicholson, is a well-known American actor. His acting skills are outstanding, and of course, he's also quite handsome and charming.

His closest friend was none other than the famous godfather Marlon Brando.

The two men are equally outstanding in character, like two outstanding steeds flying side by side.

Masato Furuya certainly doesn't have the acting skills he had in The GetBackers, but this shot is definitely a tribute to The GetBackers.

Films like *The Shining* are difficult to import, and at that time, very few people in Japan had seen *The Shining*. This classic scene was likely the first time it appeared in Japan.

When Masato Furuya swung his katana and began hacking at the wooden door in front of him, the actress could no longer bear the terrifying psychological pressure as she looked at the crazed eyes of Masato Furuya peeking out from behind the door, and burst into tears.

She's going to die!! She's really going to die!

"stop!"

Gu Ming raised his hand to stop them, looking at the actress who was sobbing uncontrollably.

"May I have your name."

The actress kept crying, but dared not ignore Gu Ming's question. She hurriedly answered, her voice trembling with tears, "Tan, Tanaka Misako."

“Misako Tanaka. You’re crying well. Just keep that look in your eyes, keep crying, and then do nothing.”

Misako Tanaka, still bewildered, leaned against the door again.

Meanwhile, Masato Furuya continued to wield his katana, bursting through the door and then slashing fiercely at Misako Tanaka, who was paralyzed in a ball.

After several cuts, the flesh was mangled and bloody.

This scene ends here.

Even after she was hacked to death, Misako Tanaka still didn't understand what had happened.

Gu Ming was quite amazed.

Actresses really do look more convincing when they cry.

Unfortunately, although Misako Tanaka is quite beautiful, she lacks a certain pitiful quality.

Gu Ming's first thought was Higuchi Kanako; if he made her cry, she would probably be even more endearing.

"I have to recreate a scene like that if I get the chance, and figure out a way to make Kanako Higuchi cry too!"

Gu Ming pondered this.

At that moment, Kanako Higuchi, who had been borrowed by Shochiku to film a movie, suddenly sneezed.

Strangely enough, she always felt as if she was being watched by some kind of ghost.

Gu Ming then looked at the group of people.

Filming ends here; it was just a spur-of-the-moment idea, and he wasn't actually going to direct for Noboru Tanaka.

"Furutani-kun, you've really worked hard!"

Tanaka Noboru was deeply moved.

I thought Gu Ming was there to cause trouble, but I didn't expect these shots to be so effective.

Let alone the actor, he was almost scared to tears!

"Film it well, and don't forget to make a cameo appearance at my place!"

Tanaka Nobu nodded.

I'll definitely go!

After Gu Ming left, Tanaka Noboru kept recalling the few scenes that had just happened.

Since filmmaking doesn't use monitors these days, it's impossible to review playbacks at any time; everything depends on the director's intuition.

But based on my intuition, I thought those shots were excellent.

Who would have thought that someone who can act can also direct!
"So, while independent directors have freedom, they may not necessarily have many opportunities."

Tanaka Noboru fell into deep thought.

By the way, what was the name of that director who left TBS again?

correct.

Akio Jissoji!
I heard that guy is about to become a 'billion-dollar director'!

That is, a director whose cumulative box office in Japan is over 10 billion yen!

Although he's still not quite there yet, he's received quite a few film offers. So much so that Akio Jissoji, who originally only excelled at creating specific works, is now starting to try his hand at making big-budget films.

Tanaka Noboru pondered.

He's a very experienced director too!
Tanaka Noboru slapped his thigh. "It's just being a dog, right? I can do that too! Woof, woof!"

……

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Ikoma Studio.

After Tanaka Noboru finished his morning meal, it was Tani Akira's turn in the afternoon.

The set design and other such matters are naturally handled by the people of Wan Gu; it's not Gu Ming's place to worry about them.

They've filmed many special effects movies and are very good at it.

Gu Ming is now preparing to give the actors a lesson.

"Long, let me tell you, the role you're playing is very special. It involves hand-to-hand combat. You need to have a brave and fearless spirit, even when facing an oncoming jeep..."

Zhenxia Long called out, "Why is it a jeep?"

"Then don't worry about it, just make sure you have that brave and resolute attitude."

Gu Ming pulled together Zhen Xialong and Mori Tsuyoshi and carefully explained the play to them.

Speaking of which, I've been itching to try my hand at acting as Gu Ming since I had a cameo role in the film crew next door.

"Since the first scene is going to be a fight anyway, I might as well do it."

Gu Ming closed his eyes and pondered.

Well, anyway, there has to be a Man with a broken leg.

"Ultraman Leo" creates a tense atmosphere right from the start. The former Ultraman Seven has had his leg broken and his transformation device is also broken, so the task of protecting the earth is handed over to the new Ultraman Leo.

However, Leo was still very weak at this time. Having escaped from the L77 Nebula, Leo had not received proper training and was not only weak in combat but also lacked standard beam skills.

Although it was a compromise due to insufficient filming budget, it has ironically become a unique feature.

Gu Ming also plans to do the same this time: less light and more physical techniques.

Of course, Leo's flying kick is such a classic move that we can't delay it for too long; we'll try to use it in the first episode. Also, the special effects can't just be that crude red light; we'll use later effects whenever possible.

With flames and lightning combined, the kick was absolutely stunning!
Thinking it over, Gu Ming opened the script for Moritsugu Koji and Manatsu Ryu.

"Well, here's the plot. The story takes place many years after Ultraman Seven left. In the first episode, the place is called Kuroshio Island, and the team that takes over the UG team is called the MAC team. Moritsugu-kun, you are the captain of the MAC team, Tetsuya Tatsuya."

"On Kuroshio Island, Ultraman Seven is fighting against three monsters. His enemies are the Magma alien who destroyed Nebula L77, and his two subordinate monsters, the Giras brothers."

"Ultraman Seven was defeated, but with the help of the MAC team and Ultraman Leo, they temporarily repelled the monster. At this time, Dan Moroboshi, who had returned to human form, met you, Ultraman Leo."

Zhen Xialong raised his hand: "Brother Gugu, are you trying to take this opportunity to add some drama to your life?"

Gu Ming stared at Zhen Xialong for a while, then casually waved his hand.

In the next scene, I'll drive a Jeep and wreck you!
"In short, that's the plot. After being injured, Ultraman Seven lost his ability to transform and lived on Earth in human form. He was just an ordinary citizen most of the time, but he would use his Ultra Telekinesis to help others when necessary."

"After Ultraman Seven left, the monsters returned, and that's when you, Ultraman Leo, are needed. Having undergone special training, you now have the strength to defeat them. One powerful flying kick, and you'll kill the enemy!"

Zhenxia Long raised his hand again.

Gu Ming said, "If you ask any more useless questions, I'll beat you up."

"No, Furuya-kun," Ryu Zhenxia asked, "How am I supposed to kick someone while wearing a suit?"

Gu Ming nodded.

This is a good question.

"So why did you put on the suit yourself!"

Zhen Xialong nodded solemnly.

"Well, I was just thinking, everyone's been saying that making a film needs a gimmick. If the lead actor and the suit actor were the same person in our film, it would definitely be great for marketing, right? And I can do both. And..."

Zhenxia Long spoke softer and softer.

Gu Ming looked at him and raised his voice slightly.

"to be honest."

"Yes, um, I want to confess to Kayoko. I hope she can have a better life, so I want to get more pay."

"Rejected. Just be your lead actor. I have someone else to play the costume actor. Don't worry about the money. Just remember to let me know before you confess!"

Gu Ming waved his hand.

When the Jackie Chan Stunt Team got married, Jackie Chan gifted them a car and also a house, which, although not a huge mansion, was still a house.

When someone in the Gu family troupe gets married, does Gu Ming really think he can just leave without giving anything as a gift?

(End of this chapter)