After the celebration party, the work regarding "Real Steel" came to a temporary halt. Gilbert resumed his usual job at Melon Studio without any vacation plans this year, as his aunt didn't allow Ellie to go. Meanwhile, Naomi Watts, Cameron Diaz, and Charlize Theron all had their own projects to attend to.
So, Gilbert took on a white-collar routine—working from nine to five, drinking tea, and reading newspapers in the office.
At the same time, he kept an eye on the development...
2024-11-10 08:19:52 +0000 UTC
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Musicals once had an extremely glorious period in Hollywood, but they fell into decline in the 70s and 80s. Even in the last few years of Duke's career, they did not make a comeback. Although *Chicago* appeared several years earlier, Duke wasn't too worried; after all, the so-called resurgence of musicals in the new century was merely a false concept.
One film, *Moulin Rouge*, had previously brought musicals back into Hollywood's view. When *Chicago* was released, the nostalgic mainstr...
2024-11-10 07:59:21 +0000 UTC
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At this moment, the expressions of the guests were varied.
Judging by the recent battle, this "White Horse with Silver Spear" contestant seemed to possess combat power at the Soul King level, despite only having Soul Elder-level spirit power. It was quite extraordinary.
Dugu Bo smiled and said, "Congratulations, Brother Yang. Your grandson has impressive strength."
Ning Fengzhi, who was beside him, also chimed in, "Congratulations, Clan Leader Yang. Your grandson is formi...
2024-11-10 07:54:44 +0000 UTC
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Amid a burst of noise, Yang Podi and his opponent walked onto the stage.
At first glance, Yang Podi couldn't help but swallow nervously. Opposite him stood a huge man with a towering height of over two meters, possibly reaching two meters three or four. His entire body was impressively large, dressed only in combat shorts, with his upper body exposed, resembling a mountain of muscle.
Judging by his size, he likely weighed at least three or four hundred pounds. No wonder he was a...
2024-11-08 18:36:26 +0000 UTC
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"You're Ethan? Wow, so young and handsome! I'm jealous!"
"I thought you'd be a man in his forties or fifties, honestly! Ethan, you should be an actor."
"My new song will be released next year. Are you interested in directing my music video, Ethan?"
"Your song's next year; mine's this year! Ethan, why don't you check out mine first? I promise it'll get you dancing."
Ethan smiled and responded politely to each of their questions and compliments, skillfully redirectin...
2024-11-08 18:28:02 +0000 UTC
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After finishing the promotion in Chicago, Gilbert bid farewell to the crew and hurried back to Los Angeles. The rest of the promotional tour was handled by Bruce Willis, Ryan Gosling, Naomi Watts, and others.
At Warner Bros. headquarters, Gilbert met with a group of representatives from China, led by Tian Congming, whom he had previously met.
"Director Gilbert, we meet again," Tian Congming said, aware that people in North America tend to use "Director Gilbert."
"Hello, M...
2024-11-08 18:24:39 +0000 UTC
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"Sorry, sir."
Just as Duke reached the entrance to the backstage, he was stopped by someone. "You can't go in here."
"I'm a director…"
"Sorry…"
It was clear that the person didn't recognize him at all. This could be considered the tragedy of directors in this era; apart from when their films are wildly popular or controversial, the average audience rarely pays attention to the directors behind the scenes. It's not uncommon for fans of a director's films to not ...
2024-11-08 18:22:51 +0000 UTC
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In just one day, Nylon Music Magazine's latest issue hit the shelves, with music critics reviewing and analyzing recent songs. However, the most talked-about topic was, naturally, Avril's new song, Sk8er Boi.
In his column, Blackjack praised it highly: "Avril proves herself once again. She's not just a one-hit wonder; she has her own creative style and ideas that resonate deeply with the younger generation. Even while I was working, my six-year-old daughter couldn't help but wave her c...
2024-11-07 18:35:22 +0000 UTC
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In front of the TV at the music store, everyone gathered around. Though they lined up, no one wanted to simply buy the album and leave because Avril's new song MV was playing on the screen.
An MV that grabbed everyone's attention right from the start.
With the rhythm of the music, a filthy household appeared on the screen, with trash and pizza boxes scattered everywhere. Under the dim yellow lighting, the green walls looked eerie, and a middle-aged woman sat on a red sofa, holdi...
2024-11-07 18:34:32 +0000 UTC
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Ethan sat in the car for an hour after talking on the phone with Henry and Jimmy. He then noticed his front door was wide open, and several women with daughters were coming out.
He couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, as these women were neighbors who had visited when he first moved in.
However, after they learned about his family's financial struggles, he hadn't seen them again.
It was surprising to see them all together in his living room today.
After they left, E...
2024-11-07 18:32:55 +0000 UTC
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The night at Twin Peaks left Charlize Theron cursing Gilbert as a pervert. The next day, she almost couldn't make it to the film set.
When Gilbert rejoined the cast for promotions, Naomi Watts immediately noticed something was up. She sniffed around Gilbert and asked directly, "Did you sleep with Charlize?"
"Uh…" Gilbert felt caught off guard by Naomi's bluntness, so he admitted it honestly.
"I knew it," Naomi said with a smirk. "That girl's been thinking about you for ...
2024-11-07 18:28:32 +0000 UTC
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"Use the explosives! Get back!"
On the beach, Tom Hanks shouted loudly, lying among a group of soldiers, "Use the explosives!"
"Aim for the sand pit!"
"Aim for the sand pit!"
The engineers shouted in succession, "Aim for the sand pit!"
Explosives were thrown into the sand pit behind the sand dunes, and Tom Hanks and the others, who had practiced multiple times, quickly crouched down and held tightly onto their heads.
Not far behind them, Duke nodded ...
2024-11-07 18:27:49 +0000 UTC
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Yang Podi's Soul Fight drew significant attention.
In the Crown Prince's mansion, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe looked at the recent news about Yang Podi, especially noting that he had already obtained the Purple Gold Soul Fight Medal, and couldn't help but let out a cold snort. "Didn't this guy say he lacked battle experience and didn't want to participate in this Soul Master Tournament? But now, as soon as he goes to the Soul Fighting Arena, he keeps winning, undefeated the entire time!"
2024-11-07 18:19:57 +0000 UTC
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After hearing what the waiter said, Yang Podi felt a bit surprised. He was just a small Soul Elder now and hadn't thought about how to face these people. Li Xiang, the teacher next to him, shook his head, clearly disapproving.
Seeing this, the waiter quickly said, "Please wait a moment; our manager will be here shortly to meet you."
Before long, a shrewd-looking middle-aged man arrived. "Hello, friends, my name is Jackson. I am the manager of the Heaven Dou City Great Soul Arena...
2024-11-06 19:39:38 +0000 UTC
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It's the weekend, and Paul's family decides to go see a movie.
However, when they arrive at the cinema, the three of them are faced with a dilemma.
"Honey, which movie should we watch?" his wife, Lily, asks.
Paul turns to his son, Damien, and asks, "Buddy, what do you want to watch?"
Damien has already been captivated by the huge poster of Real Steel outside the theater, so he points to it and says, "I want to see that one…"
Paul also notices the poster. H...
2024-11-06 19:33:55 +0000 UTC
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Not far from Boston, in New York, Bacher Luzi and his friend Evans had just walked out of the cinema.
"Evans, what do you think of the movie?" Bacher Luzi asked.
Evans replied honestly, "To be honest, the quality of this movie is actually quite good, but it's not the Gilbert film I was expecting."
Bacher Luzi agreed, "Yeah, this movie is too mainstream."
In their eyes, Gilbert was actually a non-mainstream director.
Perhaps it was his previous films' strong ...
2024-11-06 19:33:18 +0000 UTC
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Originally, there was a lot of back-and-forth regarding the animal protection organization, and the combination of Gilbert and Bruce Willis also seemed very appealing. There were no strong competitors in this release window, making "Real Steel" the most anticipated film at the beginning of May.
Gilbert still felt a bit regretful; if Michael Ovitz and Martin Bober had chosen this moment to challenge the animal protection organization, it would have had a better promotional effect for th...
2024-11-06 19:32:51 +0000 UTC
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Matt Damon and Cameron Diaz arrived again, with Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock also attending, seemingly still together. This time, Spielberg didn't show up, but George Lucas did.
He's the owner of Industrial Light & Magic, and "Real Steel" could become a signature piece for their visual effects, so it makes sense for him to show support.
Leonardo DiCaprio, who crossed paths with Gilbert at the Oscars, also attended, his charm already hinting at his future heartthrob status...
2024-11-06 19:32:22 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 104: It Must Succeed
The unexpected death of Li Guohao led to an investigation, even involving the FBI, though it's unclear if they found anything.
Gilbert's films have been such box office hits that competitors were too scared to release their movies alongside his. But this was mostly an illusion, as the big summer blockbusters from major directors and stars are typically released in June and July. In May, apart from "Real Steel," the competition seemed weak.
La...
2024-11-06 19:31:54 +0000 UTC
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On the other side, Penelope Cruz's American agent was pointing at Gilbert Landrini from a distance, introducing him to Penelope Cruz.
"This is Hollywood's youngest and hottest director, Gilbert Landrini."
Penelope Cruz looked at Gilbert's young face, somewhat skeptical. "Is he really a director? Not an actor?"
"Of course, he's a director. 'The Shallows,' 'Final Destination,' 'Speed'—they're all his works. His new movie, 'Real Steel,' will be released this summer," the a...
2024-11-06 19:31:10 +0000 UTC
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Mehdi Thomson knew the audience was more interested in hearing from someone else, so he quickly wrapped up his acceptance speech and handed the stage to Gilbert.
As Gilbert approached the microphone, cheers and shouts erupted from the audience below.
Taking a moment to steady himself, he reminded himself silently, "This isn't Best Director, this isn't Best Director..."
After calming down, Gilbert delivered his first award acceptance speech of his life.
Truly, it wa...
2024-11-06 19:30:40 +0000 UTC
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As the two companies rapidly expanded, Gilbert attended the 66th Academy Awards with Naomi Watts.
This year's Oscars were held later, on March 21, at the Los Angeles Music Center, with a live broadcast by ABC.
Gilbert was mainly there for the experience, having received a nomination for Best Editing, a technical category. Although editing is essential, it doesn't carry the same weight as Best Director.
Unfortunately, there was no Best New Director category, or Gilbert mig...
2024-11-06 19:30:14 +0000 UTC
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"We've updated the algorithm so that when users input keywords, they can more accurately find the content they want."
As Elisha Lyon led Gilbert on a tour of the company, he introduced the latest developments in portal websites and search engines.
"Currently, we are primarily considering how to quickly expand our user base and the subsequent profitability issues."
Gilbert didn't understand the internet well, but he had some experience from his previous life.
So, Gi...
2024-11-06 19:29:47 +0000 UTC
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The 28th Super Bowl was the championship game for the 1993 season of the National Football League, featuring the AFC champion Buffalo Bills against the NFC champion Dallas Cowboys. The game took place on January 30, 1994, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
In the first half, the Dallas Cowboys took a firm lead with a score of 17-8, thanks to an outstanding performance by running back Emmitt Smith. If the Cowboys could maintain their lead over the Bills in the second half, they would secur...
2024-11-06 19:28:55 +0000 UTC
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Feeling two sharp gazes directed at him, even Leonardo DiCaprio, usually slow to react, understood he had gotten into trouble. He shot a fierce glare at the person next to him, not laughing at the scene being filmed but recalling his companion's poor performance when they went to a bar a few days ago to pick up girls.
"Is it that funny, Mr. DiCaprio?"
Hearing this emotionless remark, those around Leonardo instinctively distanced themselves from him. Duke coldly regarded Leonardo...
2024-11-06 19:25:15 +0000 UTC
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After staying in Dublin for just two days, Mrs. Leah flew to London. The annual fashion show in 1995 was not only the first in Victoria's Secret history but also the most important event since the Super Bowl halftime show. As the advertising planner, Santa Fia had a lot of preliminary work to do.
After sending off his mother, Duke immersed himself in work, even forgetting to invite Sophie Marceau from the neighboring film set out for drinks. Although his directing skills were improving...
2024-11-05 20:29:11 +0000 UTC
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"Without a war, but instead using a relatively gentle and simple method to convey the death of the Ryan brothers," Duke said to Tom Hanks as the sea breeze blew in. "It is still sufficient to express the necessity of rescuing James Ryan. In fact, I believe so."
Duke could tell that Tom Hanks was still waiting for him to finish speaking.
"But that wouldn't be a war commercial film; it would purely be an art film." Duke did not hide his thoughts, saying directly, "The opening batt...
2024-11-05 20:28:45 +0000 UTC
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Stepping out of the bar, Duke tightened his trench coat; November nights in Dublin were noticeably cold. Right behind him, Sophie Marceau, wrapped in a scarf and wearing sunglasses, walked out without pausing, turning left towards a hotel.
"Hi, Sophie…"
Calling out, Duke followed her, walking alongside her. "How about we find a place to continue our conversation?"
Sophie Marceau stopped, turned to look at Duke, and he met her gaze through her sunglasses, fixated on her ...
2024-11-05 20:27:57 +0000 UTC
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As soon as Duke entered the bar, he noticed a woman sitting diagonally across from him, alone. She had clear yet melancholic, mesmerizing brown-green eyes. Her deep brown curly hair cascaded down over her shoulders, which were draped in a V-neck gray sweater. Her face was extremely delicate, and her slender, sexy figure caught attention even while seated.
Though she wore light makeup and looked slightly different from her on-screen appearance, and despite being less famous in North Ame...
2024-11-05 20:26:35 +0000 UTC
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"Hello, Clark, have a seat."
Pointing to a chair inside the tent, Duke turned his eyes back to the group of more than ten actors in front of him after Captain Clark Lewis from the Marine Corps sat down. These actors were set to play the most significant military roles from both sides in *Saving Private Ryan*.
Duke's gaze swept over each of them one by one. Apart from Tom Hanks, who was playing Captain Miller, the other actors were completely different from those he had originall...
2024-11-05 20:24:35 +0000 UTC
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