At this moment, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was undergoing the Soul Hunt operation orchestrated by the Spirit Hall. Countless black-robed spirit masters besieged the spirit masters of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
It must be said that the spirit masters of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan were indeed powerful, deserving their title as the number one beast spirit in the world. Among spirit masters of the same rank, they were generally extremely formidable opponen...
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Yang Podi pondered the sudden visit from Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, finding the situation quite strange. After carefully reviewing the original plot, his expression drastically changed.
Logically speaking, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo were pillars of the Spirit Hall and should not casually leave their posts, let alone venture out together. Their simultaneous arrival at Heavenly Academy clearly had a purpose.
The only plausible explanation was that Bibi Dong ...
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Yang Podi and the others left the Sea God Temple and went directly to the place where Yang Pingan had absorbed his soul ring. Now it was Ye Lingling's turn to absorb her final God-given soul ring.
Two months later, both Ye Lingling and Yang Pingan finished absorbing their God-given soul rings, and only then did they reveal their true soul power levels.
After absorbing their soul rings, Yang Pingan and Ye Lingling stunned everyone because both of them had reached a 100,000-year s...
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Facing the question posed by Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi, Yang Tianyue thought carefully for a long time before speaking: "Senior, I have never been involved with the Clear Sky Sect since I was young. I don't know about the grievances between the family and the Clear Sky Sect, and I don't want to concern myself with these matters either."
"Right now, I am merely a member of the Po Clan and a student of Tianxing Academy. My only goal is to strengthen my family and academy. I have no intenti...
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Yang Podi faced Sea Dragon Douluo, Sea Fantasy Douluo, Sea Star Douluo, and Sea Maiden Douluo without the slightest trace of fear. On the contrary, he appeared even more ferocious.
Wielding the Breaking Soul Spear, Yang Podi swung it continuously, releasing countless spear lights that covered the four opponents entirely. These spear lights were exceptionally sharp and far more powerful, a direct effect of having achieved the realm of Extreme Metal.
The four Sea Douluos quickly u...
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After both Sea Dragon Douluo and Yang Tianyue had recovered almost completely, the fifth trial of the Sea God's Exam was finally considered complete.
Among them, Dugu Yan also completed her fifth black-grade Sea God's Exam, earning a reward of one level of spirit power, accumulating a total reward of one level of spirit power, along with a god-bestowed spirit ring.
Now, Dugu Yan had already reached level 80 and could absorb the god-bestowed spirit ring.
Yang Ping'an and Y...
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To everyone's surprise, Niu Meng took longer to absorb his spirit ring than Yang Podi, with the absorption process lasting two whole months. Remarkably, it was also a 100,000-year-level spirit ring, which showcased the extraordinary physical qualities of Niu Meng.
After absorbing his eighth spirit ring, Niu Meng's spirit power reached an astonishing level of Rank 83.
The fifth trial wasn't particularly difficult for the group. The only real challenge lay with Yang Tianyue, who h...
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How do we measure the strength of Warner Bros in promoting the Harry Potter series? In fact, the most intuitive way is the popularity of the series in the absence of other products, it is nothing more than the sales of the novels.
Before Duke Studio and Warner Bros. established the Harry Potter Studio, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" sold more than 30,000 copies in nearly a year. After that, the Harry Potter Studio began to mobilize all the forces it could mobilize - for exampl...
2025-01-31 17:46:33 +0000 UTC
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In fact, while handling the post-production of The Matrix, Duke appropriately borrowed some techniques from Japanese animation. The exaggerated and interesting handling of certain shots in Japanese anime amazed people. The beautiful framing cleverly captures the fleeting moments of things, making those moments seem incredible and exceptionally enchanting.
Duke would humbly learn from any film or technique, regardless of where it came from or who originated it, and apply it where suitab...
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Two weeks after the Super Bowl, The Matrix released the main character posters, designed entirely according to Duke's ideas. Besides having to be "cool to the extreme," they also incorporated elements of cyberpunk culture. By March, Warner Brothers, in collaboration with Silicon Valley and related forum websites, hosted a cyberpunk cultural exhibition in San Diego, during which the first official trailer for The Matrix was shown.
What is another major characteristic of The Matrix besid...
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Every year, the Super Bowl is a nationwide celebration in the United States, and it has become a tradition. Not only ordinary spectators but many celebrities from politics, business, and entertainment industries will appear in the stadium on Super Bowl day. The live broadcast always captures the faces of celebrities, which has become a staple of the Super Bowl.
In front of the Super Bowl, forget about the Oscars, NBA Finals, or America's Cup sailing events. For the entire United States...
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For a large-scale commercial film, if the second week's box office surpasses that of the first week, it is undoubtedly a miracle, and Titanic is unquestionably creating one.
The film's North American box office defied expectations by increasing for two consecutive weekdays, leaving many astonished. On Thanksgiving Day, due to the market once again lacking a strong competitor, Titanic became the first choice for family audiences. The PG-13 rating made it suitable for all ages, ensuring ...
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In early February 1998, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held its Oscar nominees' luncheon at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel. As most media outlets and industry insiders predicted, Titanic became the biggest winner.
Even though Miramax, which had tasted Oscar glory last year, entered the race with a double insurance policy in Good Will Hunting and Life Is Beautiful, all of this was overshadowed by Titanic's unprecedented box office figures. Moreover, this was not a pu...
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"So, your stock swap is complete?"
Sitting at the dining table, Mrs. Leah handed the sliced turkey to Duke. "That's good, cooperation is always beneficial for future development."
"I'm now the largest individual shareholder of Warner Bros." Duke tasted the roasted turkey and praised, "Mom, your cooking is as excellent as ever."
Then, he turned the topic back. "I'm still thinking of ways to increase my shares in Warner to have more say in the future."
Mrs. Leah nodd...
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After drying herself off and putting on a bathrobe, Kate Winslet walked out of the bathroom and into the dining room. As she passed by Duke, she bent down and gently kissed his cheek before circling the oak dining table and lazily sitting in the chair opposite him. Picking up her knife and fork, she skillfully began cutting into her breakfast.
"Dear," she asked Duke after swallowing a piece of fruit, "any good news?"
Their painting session last night had been interrupted halfway...
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"Listen to me, Rose. You must get out of this alive. You must live on, have lots of children, watch them grow, and enjoy a long, peaceful life before passing away in a warm bed—not tonight, not here, not in this freezing water."
In the back rows of the theater where the regular audience sat, sobs echoed continuously. The film had reached this critical moment, and Jack's words made it clear—the male protagonist wouldn't escape this calamity.
A dazzling love story had just beg...
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On November 20, 1997, the weekend before Thanksgiving, the attention of Hollywood and the entire American entertainment industry was focused on the Hollywood Chinese Theatre. Among the emotions present were curiosity, anticipation, waiting, and blessings, but more than anything, there was mockery. Two years ago, the colossal failure of Waterworld had set an almost $200 million production budget record, and now Titanic officially raised that record to $200 million. Many were waiting for this g...
2025-01-31 17:37:10 +0000 UTC
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In the Duke Studio, Duke was having a discussion with his accountant, David. After the New Year, 20th Century Fox's financial pressures were alleviated. Apart from the $50 million Duke had invested in Titanic, they immediately repaid the remaining $17 million debt, along with interest calculated at the bank's rate.
Warner Bros. wasn't far behind. Due to complications with overseas distributors, Saving Private Ryan had only paid Duke $30 million of its overseas revenue share but guarant...
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"Where's your girlfriend?"
Just as he returned from socializing, Duke heard Irene Lauder's voice. "Why didn't she come along?"
"Two glasses of champagne, please."
Taking two glasses of champagne from a waiter, Duke handed one to her. He raised his glass, took a sip, and said, "Didn't I already tell you? That was just for promoting the movie."
Irene Lauder withdrew her gaze from the grand ballroom and shook her head. "The complexity of Hollywood far exceeds my imagi...
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No matter what the relationship between Gilbert, Leo, and Madonna is, the North American public remains quite entertained by the incident.
This event did not damage the reputation or fame of the three; in fact, it gave them a major boost.
Gilbert didn't involve Charlize Theron, aiming to protect her.
Afterward, Gilbert explained to Charlize Theron, "I didn't let you stop Madonna because, at the event, you can't offend the Oscars. If you want to win an Oscar, you have to p...
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In the past two days, Ethan received countless invitations via phone calls—offers from fashion brands or magazines for work opportunities and interviews.
He wasn't about to let such a good chance slip by. After some careful selection, he chose a few of the most influential and prestigious magazines to accept their interview requests.
After completing the magazine interviews, an unexpected organization also reached out to Ethan.
The American International Photographers A...
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As time passed, the Blue Silver King seemed to have made up its mind and finally spoke: "I can cooperate with you, but how can I be sure you will keep your promises? How can I be sure you will protect the Blue Silver Grass tribe?"
Yang Podi nodded: "As long as we reach an agreement, the four of us can swear an oath with our martial souls to honor the agreement. You can also communicate with your people beforehand, and we'll use storage soul tools to bring them and your seeds out. We'll...
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Several people followed the map and flew west for several days, eventually arriving at Soto City.
However, this time, finding the Blue Silver Forest took much longer. The Blue Silver Forest itself wasn't very large, and it wasn't even marked on the map. The group searched for over ten days before they finally discovered a relatively dense area of Blue Silver Grass.
This place looked very ordinary, without signs of powerful soul beasts, but the only difference was that the Blue S...
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Chicago is a successful commercial adaptation, a typical Duke Rosenberg-style cinematic feast. In essence, it's no different from popcorn films like Independence Day and The Rock. It's merely a superficial commercial film disguised in the garb of a musical, with scant artistic value. Apart from its dazzling visuals and occasional humor, it has very little worth praising. Ultimately, it's a pseudo-musical that lacks real artistry or traditional musical elements."
— Roger Ebert, Chicago Su...
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"Todd, you really must watch The English Patient."
At a party, Harvey Weinstein stood in front of a veteran Academy voter, tirelessly promoting. "Director Minghella's film is truly excellent—highly artistic. You must watch it."
The man named Todd clinked glasses with Weinstein and said, "I've already seen it, Harvey."
"That's great," Harvey Weinstein replied with a skin thicker than the walls of the banquet hall hosting the party. "Todd, isn't the movie fantastic? Doesn...
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Madonna's little surprise caused the Oscars' atmosphere to reach a climax that night. At that moment, the real-time viewership of the Oscars shot up considerably.
Tomorrow's gossip media would surely be even livelier, possibly featuring news about Leonardo DiCaprio as the third party intruding, or something like that.
However, considering Madonna's chaotic personal life, it's possible Madonna might be the third party, and DiCaprio could be the fourth.
One could only sigh ...
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Yasushi Akimoto, the creator of AKB48.
Ethan never expected that such a legendary figure would show up at his company and even apply for a position. This completely caught him off guard.
The next day, Ethan asked Kane to inform this man, who went by the alias Byo Qiu, to come in for an interview.
"Hello." Yasushi Akimoto, a stout man, nodded politely, revealing his prominent double chin.
"Hello, please have a seat." Ethan gestured to the sofa where they both sat do...
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After about half an hour of rest, all four had recovered sufficiently. The next step was to absorb the spirit ring; otherwise, if too much time passed, the spirit rings would dissipate and be wasted.
After taking medicinal herbs, their spirit power was mostly restored. Yang Podi, whose overall spirit power was relatively lower, had recovered about seventy percent.
Dugu Bo set up a poison formation around the Titan Giant Python to prevent interference from other people or spirit ...
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After meeting with Dugu Bo, Yang Podi went directly to his father and informed him that he had reached level 70. Yang Zhentian was stunned, never expecting his son to reach such a high level before the age of 20—possibly the highest record in history.
After pondering for a moment, Yang Zhentian asked, "Podi, do you have any specific target in mind for your spirit beast?"
Yang Podi nodded. "Father, do you remember the Titan Python in the Sunset Forest? I plan to make it my seve...
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On Monday morning, Duke once again dominated the entertainment headlines. Half the front page of the Los Angeles Times was dedicated to him and Chicago.
"When the ultimate unlikely event in Hollywood—Duke Rosenberg filming a literary drama—became a reality, the entire Hollywood and global film community was shaken. No one could accept that he would direct a musical, and many openly or secretly mocked him. But today! This past weekend! The man born during a comet's collision with Ea...
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