306, How can you say such cold words with your 37-degree mouth?!
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As the festival goes further, more and more people return to their daily work.
Like hard-working ants, they walk through the alleys of Tokyo in an orderly manner.
When Otomo Yoshimura returned to work in Tokyo, Naoki Nagayama, Shuichi Itou, and Masataka Komori had already written the script for "High School".
The senior economist, whose baldness turned out to be getting worse, was looking at the other two people in the office in surprise:
"Shuichi-san, are you saying that just during the holidays, no...just the past two days, you and Naoki-san actually wrote the script of a movie?"
The pride on Itou Shuichi's face almost reached the sky: "Of course then, Otomo-san, let me tell you, under the guidance of my fantastic ideas, Naoki-san and I have perfected everything in a short period of time.
I won this script! This is also thanks to the previous filming of this school gangster movie, which laid a solid foundation..."
Nagayama Naoki watched Itou Shuichi show off from the side and remained silent.
In fact, because I did not recall the complete memory this time, I only have a rough impression of the plot of "Hot Blood High School". Speaking of which, Shuichi Itou and Masataka Komori really played a big role in the creation process.
The outline of the current script and story is still there, but there are many details that should be very different from the previous movies.
When Yoshimura Otomo saw Nagayama Naoki didn't say anything, he believed Itou Shuichi's showoff and said like he was praising a child: "Shuichi-san is so awesome! He is indeed a famous director!"
"Hahahaha~ Of course!"
Originally, Itou Shuichi was a pretty steady director, but for some reason, after getting together with Nagayama Naoki, he became more and more wild~
Yoshimura Otomo read the movie script again, compared it with the box office of other bad movies in his mind, and then said with admiration: "If it is made, it will be another movie of the year~"
Then he seemed to think of something again: "Speaking of which, Naoki-san's film awards should be out soon, right?"
"Hi, when I had a phone call with Director Masaki Kobayashi, we were probably able to confirm the awards nominated for the Mainichi Film Awards." Naoki Nagayama said, "As for the Film Academy Awards and the Blue Ribbon Film Awards, we are still counting.
Among them, the shortlist is expected to be announced in mid-to-late term.”
The Japan Film Selection Awards award ceremony usually takes place in February or early March. This time is watched by everyone in the film industry.
"Are you going to participate in the award ceremony then?" Itou Shuichi interjected and asked, "If Naoki-san doesn't go, the film selection committee will have a headache!"
Yes, the winners of many awards did not attend the award ceremony?
Naoki Nagayama still feels that he was suppressed by his seniors in the film industry before, so he uses this behavior to express his resistance?
Or do you look down upon this honor?
Regardless of the reason, the selection committee of this year's Film Awards will be disgraced.
Nagayama Naoki is not that aloof: "I will definitely go if I have time~"
"Please spare some time for me!" Itou Shuichi was a little crazy, "After all, this is one of the highest honors for Japanese movies!"
Speaking of time, Yoshimura Otomo immediately remembered: "Speaking of which, Shuichi-san, Shuyu Pictures has planned three film and television projects this year, "Boys Over Flowers", "Midnight Ring" and "Cat's Eye Sisters".
Yes, after buying the rights to "The Three Cat Eye Sisters", I have already asked a professional screenwriter to write the script.
"Manpower is already insufficient. For "Hot Blood High School", should we consider handing it over to other teams to shoot? For example, Kadokawa? You have to give Shimizu Renbo something to do..."
Itou Shuichi was stunned. This was a script he had finally created! It was made together with Naoki Nagayama, and it was a movie with the potential to be a hit!
You want someone else to take the photo?
Otomo-san, how can your 37-degree mouth say such cold words?!
"Otomo-san... this movie can wait until next year..." Nagayama Naoki couldn't stand it anymore and quickly relaxed.
"Next year... maybe the bad wind will pass..." Yoshimura Otomo muttered a few words and did not continue to say more. After all, the movie script is the business of Shuichi-san and Naoki-san.
........
In the afternoon, Sugiura Oyasu from Fuji TV called the office.
In the era before mobile phones, if you wanted to communicate with others quickly, you had to either call a landline or meet in person.
Now that Sugiura Oitai had contacted Naoki Nagayama, he made a direct appointment to go to the office building of the Sanyo Chamber of Commerce to discuss sponsorship with the distributor of the British high-end clothing brand Burberry in Japan.
"But why do you want me to come?"
After meeting up with Sugiura Oyasu and Nishi Rumi, Nagayama Naoki couldn't help but ask.
"Actually, the sponsorship aspect has been discussed by colleagues. In fact, the brand director of Sanyang Chamber of Commerce hopes to meet the creator of the script, and knowing that Naoki-san is one of the protagonists, he wants to meet him even more.
Already."
"On the other hand, I also want to talk to Naoki-san about starting filming."
"Eh? Has the casting been notified to the outside world?"
Sugiura Otai, who was driving, shook his head: "Of course not, but although these luxury brands are rich, they are still very cautious about their own sponsorships. They have certain requirements for the story of the TV series and the actors wearing costumes. If they match the brand
If the image does not match, we may not agree to the sponsorship.”
Nishi Rumi interjected: "Actually, if TV dramas were sponsored in the past, the sponsors would have a certain say in the casting, but this time Naoki-san has a lot of power. If it doesn't work, the TV station will
I’d rather not sponsor it. At the worst, it’s just real money to buy some luxury clothes.”
Nagayama Naoki couldn't help but nod: "The TV station is indeed very rich~"
After arriving at the Sanyo Shokai headquarters in Shinjuku, Nagayama Naoki discovered that the small building with "Sanyo Shokai Co., Ltd." written on the door on the first floor was actually the agent for many high-end clothing brands in Japan...
"It doesn't look like luxury clothing at all~" Naoki Nagayama couldn't help but complain to Nishi Rumi.
"Hahaha, it's completely different from the store in Ginza~" Nishiru Miroku kept saying, "I was shocked when I came here for the first time, but let me tell you, there are a lot of trial products that haven't been released yet.
The costumes of the work! It’s a pity that they are not for sale~”
Under the leadership of Sugiura Da Tai, the three of them went directly into the office building of the Sanyo Chamber of Commerce and waited in a conference room for the brand director of the Sanyo Chamber of Commerce, Tadao Fujisawa.
After a while, a middle-aged man wearing a fine suit appeared. Sugiura Otai quickly introduced:
"Naoki-san, this is Tadao Fujisawa, the brand director of Sanyo Chamber of Commerce. Fujizawa-san, this is Naoki Nagayama, the screenwriter of "Boys Over Flowers"."
"Nice to meet you!"
Naoki Nagayama honestly followed the social etiquette of meeting him for the first time and said hello, but Tadao Fujisawa seemed to have known Naoki Nagayama for a long time.
"Ah, Mr. Nagayama Naoki, I have wanted to meet him for a long time!"
"Eh? Director Fujisawa, does he know about me?" Naoki Nagayama is a complete stranger to the fashion industry. At most, he is a customer of a fashion brand.
Fujisawa Tadao smiled and asked a few people to sit down, and then talked about the reason: "Actually, the first time I paid attention to Mr. Nagayama Naoki was because of the cover of Popeye magazine."
It was just a cover in the first half of last year, but it was not Fujisawa Tadao who proposed it, and Nagayama Naoki had long forgotten about it.
"So that's it..."
"Nagayama-san's image and temperament are both outstanding. In fact, after seeing her that time, we considered contacting Nagayama-san as a model to take some Burberry brand signboard and promotional photos." Tadao Fujisawa seemed to have remembered something, "But
Later I discovered that Nagayama-san is not a professional model... Hahahaha~"
Nagayama Naoki also laughed: "That's really a big deal you missed~"
"Then this time it can be said to be a coincidence." Otasu Sugiura also joined the discussion, "This time Naoki-san also plays a role in the TV series, which is an opportunity for the two parties to collaborate again."
Tadao Fujisawa nodded: "Actually, Fuji TV has almost completed negotiations with our business staff before. I have also read the summary of the story before. In addition, I saw Mr. Naoki Nagayama today. I actually have no objection to sponsorship."
"That's really great!" Otasu Sugiura smiled brightly. After agreeing on this sponsorship, most of the costumes for "Boys Over Flowers" were completed.
However, Tadao Fujisawa did not finish his sentence: "However, I specially invited Mr. Naoki Nagayama to come here today. In fact, there are still some cooperations that I want to discuss..."
Nagayama Naoki originally thought that he was just making a vase, but he didn’t expect that he would find something else to do:
"Hi, please give Director Fujisawa more details~"
Fujizawa Tadao took a sip of tea and said slowly: "Actually, when I got to know Mr. Nagayama Naoki before, I discovered that Nagayama-san's identity as an actor is just one of them. In addition, he is also a well-known screenwriter and music composer. When I was
very surprised,
Ah, I recently learned that Nagayama-san is a well-known director.... Hahaha~ "That Summer, Sea of Tranquility" is indeed a very good movie~"
This was a bit exaggerated, and Naoki Nagayama was a little embarrassed: "Director Fujisawa has given me the award."
"Actually, ever since I found out that Nagayama-san would be starring in "Boys Over Flowers," I had an idea in my mind." Tadao Fujisawa put down his tea cup and sat up straight, "Nagayama-san, do you have any intention of becoming a star?"
Where is Burberry’s ambassador in Japan?”
"Huh?!" Nishirumi couldn't help but exclaimed. The matter proposed by Tadao Fujisawa was really surprising.
Nagayama Naoki was also surprised: "Director Fujisawa... shouldn't Burberry's image spokesperson be a popular star? Although I can name him in the entertainment industry, there is still a gap between him and a star.
How many levels?"
Although directors and screenwriters have a high status, when it comes to real fame, actors, celebrities, idols and other entertainers in the front are more famous.
Tadao Fujisawa also knew that this suggestion was a bit unexpected, but he continued: "Actually, part of the reason is that Nagayama-san's image and temperament suit him, and part of it is also because he is optimistic about the drama "Boys Over Flowers"."
Otasu Sugiura nodded in agreement: ""Boys Over Flowers" will definitely be a hit!"
"After the TV series is broadcast, Naoki-san's reputation as an actor will definitely increase greatly, so this can be regarded as an early investment."
It sounds like it's all good for you and you can make money...
"Fujizawa-san, actually I still don't understand why you chose me. You know, top stars like Matsuda Seiko and Saijo Hideki are eager to be endorsed by Burberry."
"Because we also hope that in "Boys Over Flowers", Burberry's exposure will be used as much as possible. At least Nagayama-san's character must use it throughout the whole process."
Tadao Fujisawa told the real reason. Ever since he learned that Naoki Nagayama was the screenwriter and starring actor of the TV series, this idea formed in his mind.
A sponsorship advertisement for a popular TV series of the year has been revealed, and with the lead actor becoming the spokesperson of Burberry, the popularity can last almost a whole year.
For the more than one billion advertising fees spent on other advertisements every year, investing in Naoki Nagayama as a spokesperson is really cost-effective!
"In addition, a condition needs to be added to the endorsement contract. If the average ratings of "Boys Over Flowers" are above 15%, the contract will be continued. If not, the contract will not be continued."
In fact, Naoki Nagayama still doesn't understand Tadao Fujisawa's thoughts. Although this seems to impose restrictions on Naoki Nagayama, in the end, in fact, even if the contract is not renewed, Naoki Nagayama has no loss at all.
Earn a year's worth of endorsement fees.
Excluding all possible reasons, is it really this guy who said that he fits Burberry's style?
"Well...Director Fujisawa, I still need to think about this kind of cooperation."
"Of course~"
To be on the safe side, you should consult with professionals before you consider replying. Who knows whether Fujisawa Tadao will lay a trap...
...
I continued to chat with Tadao Fujisawa about the plot of "Boys Over Flowers" and so on. They didn't stay too long and politely left, leaving the subsequent contract signing to the business staff.
Nagayama Naoki found a cafe with Sugiura Oyasu and Nishi Rumi.
"Da Taisang, have you ever encountered anything similar?"
"There are a lot of endorsements by actors, but I've never seen them tied to the ratings of the TV series they star in." Otasu Sugiura was also a little surprised.
Nishirumi said: "I think this is just a special sponsorship contract. For us, the worst result is that Burberry uses the original sponsorship fee to buy more exposure in the TV series, as well as the entire journey of one of the protagonists.
Just wear their clothes."
"If the ratings are high, there will be no loss for Burberry, and signing Naoki-san as an endorsement is also very suitable."
Nagayama Naoki nodded: "If you say that, it's actually right~"
"Forget it, let's leave it to the person who specializes in business negotiation~" Nagayama Naoki thought of Yoshimura Otomo, this experienced tool man, who will definitely be able to eliminate all the pitfalls.
"Da Taisang, except for this one, our preparations are almost complete, right?"
"Hey, you're ready to shoot!"
Nagayama Naoki smiled: "It's been delayed for a long time, it's time to speed up the progress, Taisang, we can start announcing it to the public!"
"Ah, it's time to officially start!" Sugiura Oitai also nodded in agreement.
First, warm-up, posters, stills, making news...
During the three-month filming period, the information about the drama was revealed to the public bit by bit.
And then it was released at the time of great anticipation,
The production bureau of Fuji TV is the most familiar with this set of procedures!
