[Title : Ross Oakley]
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[Three Days Later]
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The audition process had entered its next phase.
With the two male lead characters - Light Turner and L - being finalized, Regal’s focus shifted to filling the remaining major roles.
He already had a few names in mind for key supporting characters, but the influx of audition tapes, around twenty-five, from Iconique Talent Agency had significantly widened t...
[Title : Pixy Studio Again, huh?]
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[Two Days Later]
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Christopher glanced up from his desk, eyes full in front as he studied Regal. "Director Regal. To what do I owe the pleasure?"
Regal tilted his head. “Figured I would drop by. Haven’t had the chance to properly thank you for your help with [Following]’s release.”
Christopher arched a brow. "And the best time for that just happened to be while you are knee-deep in audi...
[Title : You Like Sweets?]
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The entire waiting area fell into stunned silence. So much so, over the phone, the apology was audible. [“S-sorry, sir.”]
“JUST SHUT UP! I WILL DEAL WITH YOU LATER!” Danny barked before hanging up.
He turned back to Timothée, eyes blazing. “You heard that, right—?”
“Excuse me.” Samantha interrupted sharply. “Please do not cause a commotion here.”
Her tone was calm but firm as she t...
[Title : Auditions For L]
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[Two Weeks Later]
[August 24th, 2010]
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Iconique Talent Agency - HQ
Christopher sat in his usual spot, glancing up as Anne placed a file on the desk.
"Here are the details of the actors from our agency who match the criteria for all the roles, sir."
He flipped it open. The pages contained a diverse lineup of actors and actresses spanning different ages and levels of experience. But they a...
[Title : Casting Light]
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[Two Day Later]
[August 10th, 2010]
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"Where are you?" Regal asked, his voice calm as he sat in his office chair, phone pressed to his ear.
["Just parked in the cellar. I will be up in a minute."] - came the reply from the other end.
"Alright." Regal said before ending the call.
He turned to Samantha, who was standing nearby, arms loosely crossed. Giving her a brief nod, he said. "You heard...
[Title : ‘The God Of Death’ In Making]
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[Next Day]
[August 8th, 2010]
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Los Angeles, California.
Regal sat in an unfamiliar coffee shop, waiting.
He ordered himself a cup of coffee, the bitter aroma filling his surroundings in the quiet space in the corner.
The warmth of the mug seeped into his palms, grounding him as his mind churned through what lay ahead.
His so-called break had ended yesterday.
[Title : Superstar]
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[Ten Days Later]
[August 7th, 2010]
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Regal had wrapped up the final draft of his second film, [Death Note], just a week ago and was now heading into the pre-production stage.
Casting the two main leads had been on his mind long before he even started writing the script, but so far, he hadn’t locked in anyone.
…though when it came to the role of Light, he already had someone in mind.
A b...
[Title : Unique Skill - [Polyglottery]]
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[Next Day]
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•-------[NOTIFICATIONS]-------•
Ⓘ [Following:] Movie
→ [Collect Accumulated Rewards:] [Y/N]
→ [Achievement Available] (Collected ✓)
→ [Achievement Available] (Collected ✓)
(【┘】- 22 days of Accumulated Rewards)
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Regal’s eyes lingered on the ‘22 days’ notification. It had...
2025-02-23 16:03:52 +0000 UTC View Post[Title : Death Note]
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Regal smirked remindingly. "Be sure to take back your comments."
"I am hoping so too."
With that, the first draft was left untouched as Samantha focused on the newer version.
Regal leaned back in his chair, deciding to relax for a while.
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Immediately after getting Regal's permission, Gwendolyn and Samantha began reading the script [Decent], the title of this latest draft.
Unlike Sam...
[Title : [World-Class]]
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As soon as Regal was within reach, Gwendolyn wrapped her arms around him in a warm, lingering hug.
Regal didn’t hesitate to return the gesture.
“...you look a little worried?” After a moment, he murmured into her ear while studying her reaction.
Gwendolyn pulled back just enough to give him a look that practically screamed, Are you stupid?
“If anything, I should be the one asking tha...
[Title : Draft]
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[July 27th, 2010]
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Regal sat over his desk, surrounded by stacks of reference materials and scattered notes.
It had been over three weeks since he had returned from the UK.
His eyes were fixed on the two script drafts displayed on his laptop, the result of three grueling weeks of work.
His workspace was a mess, but it would have been worse if it weren't for someone's work - anyway he didn't like to be ...
[Title : Phenomenal Box Office Run]
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[Nineteen(:19) Days Later]
[July 27th, 2010]
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Deonte Maravich, the President of Red Pictures Distribution, sat in his office, his gaze fixed on the stack of papers before him.
Across from him stood Pete Harty, the company’s Film Acquisitions Executive - the same two men who had watched [Following] with Regal that day.
The report detailed the film’s box office performance over the...
[Title : New Project]
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[Next Day]
[July 8th, 2010]
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Regal sat in his office, this time, a real, fully functional one, not just a glorified workspace crammed into a corner or entrance of his house.
Yep.
He had finally moved out. Again.
Also, it had been two days since he got back from the UK.
Today makes it three weeks and two days since [Following] hit theaters.
Just yesterday, they had wrapped up t...
[Title : Look At Him, Finally Taking His Rightful Throne]
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The taxi came to a stop outside the restaurant, pulling Regal from his thoughts.
He stepped out, taking in the warmly lit façade and the lively chatter filtering through the glass doors. The entire crew was here, everyone from the lighting technicians to the lead actors.
That was how he wanted it.
Success wasn’t the work of a single individual, and Regal ...
[Title : The Inheritance Cycle]
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[Next Day]
[July 7th, 2010]
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The unexpected blockbuster success of [Following] had sent shockwaves through the industry.
While Regal and company basked in their victory, fueling the hype with celebratory promotions, the cast and crew were still struggling to comprehend the sheer scale of what they had achieved.
While that was happening, behind closed doors, frustration simmered in places ...
[Title : Harry Potter UK Edition (2)]
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Regal exhaled lightly, the corner of his mouth tugging up in amusement.
Meanwhile, the interviewer flipped a page in his notebook before addressing the audience.
"For those who might not know, let me give you a bit more context. This young man here isn't just an author, he is also a filmmaker. In fact, his recent success with the film [Following] has been making waves."
He took a moment to elaborate,...
[Title : Harry Potter UK Edition (1)]
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[June 30th, 2010]
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“Ugh, I am tired of these long flights.” Gwendolyn groaned as she collapsed face-first onto the plush hotel bed, her exhaustion evident.
Regal, standing by the window, glanced at the illuminated cityscape outside. “Well, at least the view here is nice.” He muttered, as if the sight alone could soothe her frustration.
Gwendolyn turned her head slightly. “Right. ...
[Title : Reactions]
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[-Same Day-]
People poured out of the theater hall.
Groups drifted together, some in pairs, others alone, all moving in different directions, some lingering to discuss, others already onto their next plan for the evening.
Since the theater was housed inside a sprawling mall, distractions were abundant.
Bright storefronts beckoned, neon signs flickered, and the faint hum of background music mixed with the stea...
[Title : Talk Show]
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[-After Two Weeks-]
[June 29th, 2010]
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The backstage was alive with movement, a chaotic symphony of voices, footsteps, and the hum of last-minute preparations.
A crew member, clipboard in hand, approached Keanu, Andrew, and Grace with a quick, efficient nod.
“You are up in a moment. Get ready.” He said, barely breaking stride as he disappeared into the swirl of activity.
Keanu tapped his thi...
[Title : [Title Token]]
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[Minutes Before Regal joined Keanu and Seren]
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Regal's sleepy body stirred awake as his still hazy vision took in his surroundings.
Raising his back, his head surveyed the room, instinctively seeking the familiar presence that should have been there before he closed his eyes.
Instead, all that remained was a piece of roughed up fabric, a remnant of the person who had occupied that space.
He d...
[Title : Reviews]
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Tring-!
Tring-!Tring-!
Keanu stood at the doorstep of Regal's home come office, his finger pressing against the doorbell constantly.
"...."
A few seconds of silence passed.
And just as he was about to reach for the button again -
"Calm down, why are you in such a hurry?" Seren's voice chimed in his ear, laced with impatience as his actions.
Look at yourself before saying that, K...
[Title : Andrew Gleeson]
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As the screening wrapped up with the Q&A session, slowly the buzz around [Following] started trickling into the online world.
Just so happens, a humble group of Stephen Hawking's fans noticed his name attached to a teaser clip circulating on social media, sparking curiosity that quickly spread to his fan pages on Twitter.
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└ @QuantumJunkie: [Hey guys, did you hear? The - STEPHEN...
[Title : Q&A]
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"...I didn't follow them. I followed myself."
The words hang in the air as the audience is left in stunned silence, the weight of Cobb, played by Andrew, confessing reverberating long after the credits roll.
Some sit motionless, absorbing the emotional and psychological toll the film has taken on them.
Regal stole glances at the people around him every now and then during the whole session - even with his confident d...
[Title : Media And Critic Screening (2)]
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This is research, Bill tells himself. Just research.
But the critics, journalists, bloggers, and influencers are all watching, and for now, the audience can see the cracks beginning to show. Each glance, each subtle flinch betrays his internal conflict, a struggle between his fascination with Cobb and the gnawing realization of the darkness he is stepping into.
The scene ends with Bill trailing...
[Title : Media And Critic Screening (1)]
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After signing the contracts, the later proceedings were a smooth ride for Regal.
The only major tasks left were finalizing the release date and structuring their promotional strategy around it.
Admittedly, releasing an indie film directly into theaters was a rare move. Most independent films typically went through festival circuits, earning awards and recognition before catching the attention of distrib...
[Title : Red Studio]
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[Two Days Later - June 7th, 2010]
[Location - Red Pictures HQ ]
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Deonte Maravich - the President of Red Pictures Distribution, sat in the dimly lit screening room.
His gaze fixed on the screen as the climax of the film unfolded before him.
To his right was Regal - the film's director.
On his left sat Pete Harty, Film Acquisitions Executive of Red Pictures - the very person responsible for...
[Title : Because I Like It]
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Keanu leaned toward him, whispering. "Does this happen a lot, or should we be concerned?"
Stephen Jr. shook his head. "If you are looking for logic with that old man, you're in the wrong place."
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Despite his casual demeanor, Regal had never imagined he would meet the Stephen Hawking in person.
Especially not this early in his career.
And certainly not after rushing out...
[Title : New Sun]
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[Few Minutes Before]
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“I am hungry.” Stephen Jr. blurted out, reaching for the door handle. Without hesitation, he yanked it open. “I will grab something from the store.”
Stephen Sr. watched in silence as his grandson stepped out, wondering if the sudden exit was an excuse to avoid traveling with him. Had the request made him uncomfortable?
Unaware of the misunderstanding his actions had caused, Step...
[Title : Stephen Hawking]
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…We? - Stephen Jr. opened his mouth again, the words getting stuck in his throat.
He should have known something was off - the old man had been watching the same movie clips over and over since yesterday, as if possessed by some obsessive madness.
And as if on cue, the window rolled up with quiet finality, shutting down any chance for further discussion.
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Knowing he had no choice, Stephen...
[Title : Old Man]
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[Same Time - Regal's flat]
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Tring-!
The doorbell rang.
Keanu opened it almost immediately.
Standing outside was Regal, his face looked tired.
Neither of them said a word.
Regal didn't wait for an invitation. He stepped in, brushing past Keanu, who quietly moved aside and shut the door behind him.
Shoes off. Coat off.
Dropping it over the back of a nearby chair.
"How di...