Yang Podi looked at the somewhat unsettled group, contemplating how to address the issue at hand.
Even Teacher Li Xiang and Teacher An Ya appeared a little disoriented. The two had been with the team for six years, developing a strong bond with everyone. Especially Teacher Li Xiang, who had worked tirelessly over the years and formed a close relationship with all the team members.
During every instance when the team was exhausted to the point of collapse, it was Teacher Li Xiang...
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After listening to Yang Podi's words, not only did his grandfather, Yang Wudi, express doubts, but the others also questioned his claims, thinking that although the Spirit Hall was domineering, it wouldn't go so far as to wipe out all the major sects.
Yang Podi glanced at everyone before speaking, "Grandfather, you were once the chief elder of the outer sect of the Clear Sky Sect. Do you think that, without Tang Hao's incident, the Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect would have gone to ...
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With the Diamond Mammoth falling, Yang Podi's mother, Niu Jinfeng, delivered the final blow, and a massive black soul ring immediately appeared.
Dugu Bo quickly set up a poisonous array around the area to prevent other soul beasts from attacking.
Meanwhile, Niu Jinfeng composed herself and began absorbing the soul ring.
The absorption process for this soul ring took an exceptionally long time, lasting an entire day. Unfortunately, no soul bone was found.
After Niu ...
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After Yang Podi and his group left, the three golden-haired individuals also fell into silence.
Yang Podi's guess was correct; these three were Qian Renxue, Snake Lance Douluo, and Porcupinefish Douluo.
Snake Lance Douluo bowed to Qian Renxue. "Young Master, it's quite strange for this group of people to come to the Star Dou Forest just for a fifth spirit ring. How could they have reached the core area? Why didn't we detain them?"
Qian Renxue shook her head. "They outnumb...
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The members of Shrek Academy had always lived in a small, impoverished village with harsh living conditions. Their academy lacked proper training facilities, let alone any mimicry environments for cultivation.
However, the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy was the complete opposite. It provided free gourmet food, luxurious mimicry environments, grand dormitories, and training grounds—an ideal place for cultivation.
At the same time, it was full of various temptations. All the studen...
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When the group arrived at Training Ground No. 3, they found it locked from the inside, but judging by the sounds coming from within, someone was training.
Ning Rongrong, unconcerned about formalities, stepped forward and knocked on the door.
Teacher Li Xiang opened the door upon seeing Ning Rongrong but looked puzzled when he noticed the others, especially Qin Ming, whom he recognized.
"Miss Rongrong, Teacher Qin Ming, what brings you all here?"
"Teacher Li Xiang, ...
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Yang Podi also heard about Xue Beng and his group being poisoned by Dugu Yan but only laughed it off, not taking it seriously at all.
In the original story, Xue Beng is dubbed the ultimate freeloader. Early on, he ran rampant at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, bullying ordinary people.
After Qian Renxue's palace coup failed, Xue Beng became the only heir to the Heaven Dou Empire and the new crown prince.
His previous debauchery was reframed as "endurance" and as measures tak...
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Yang Podi, dressed in simple and plain clothes, returned home.
His mother, Niu Jinfeng, was overjoyed. "Podi, how are you feeling now? Can you control the killing intent in your body?"
Yang Podi smiled slightly. "Mom, I'm completely fine now. I plan to return to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy tomorrow since I haven't seen my team members in a long time."
"That's true. You've been away from the academy for almost three years. It's time to visit."
"Mom, I'll take Tianyu...
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In the early stages of promotion, Warner and Disney's marketing departments adopted a clever strategy, avoiding emphasis on the film's humanistic significance and patriotic sentiment.
Highlighting such elements during the summer box office season would only make audiences hesitate to watch the movie—these are not themes that appeal to summer audiences.
Instead, the promotion focused on thrilling, exciting, explosive action scenes and elements like the most realistic war movie....
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"Director Rosenberg, there are rumors circulating that you plan to adapt the Broadway classic 'Chicago' for the big screen. Is this true?"
As Duke just walked out of the Los Angeles International Airport, a large group of reporters surrounded him, bombarding him with various questions related to 'Chicago.'
"Duke, doesn't 'Chicago' differ greatly from your past style?"
"What are your thoughts on this? Why choose a musical that has already fallen out of fashion?"
"Ar...
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While thinking about artist management, Ethan suddenly connected this idea to another significant opportunity.
If one were to talk about the most profitable entertainment strategy in Tokyo's future, it would undoubtedly involve a single name: AKB48.
This girl group, formed in 2005, initially started from humble beginnings, with only a small theater and 24 members. These girls couldn't sing or dance well, and they juggled theater performances with school and part-time jobs, leadi...
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Since there was little use of special effects and not many shots, Duke took only three days to edit the two-minute-long commercial. After properly adjusting the colors, lighting, and adding the background music, the commercial was mostly complete. The only thing left was to bring the two leading actors back for voiceovers.
Compared to the post-production of several films, Duke felt quite relaxed, and his mood had been good in recent days.
Sitting at a break table in the studio, ...
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"Hahaha! Mr. Ethan, you're really a straightforward person! I like that!" As Hori Nobuyoshi laughed heartily, Ōtsuka Masaru grinned widely. He wasn't afraid of straightforward people; what he feared was people without needs.
As long as there were weaknesses or preferences, there was always a chance to negotiate a deal.
Hearing Ethan's words, he immediately raised his glass. "Come, let's drink to that."
Ethan didn't refuse. After Kyoko Fukada filled his glass, he picked i...
2024-12-24 18:06:02 +0000 UTC
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"Duer, get ready. I need a wide-angle shot that creates the effect of thousands of landing craft rushing toward the shore," Gilbert shouted.
After completing some dialogue scenes, Gilbert led the crew into shooting the opening battle sequence.
In terms of cinematography, Gilbert adopted the filming techniques from "Saving Private Ryan" from his previous life.
He discussed with cinematographers Duer Randolph and John Schwartzman about adopting a documentary-style approach ...
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A year ago, ever since Yang Podi acquired the Man-Faced Demon Spider's spirit bone, subtle changes seemed to have occurred among the Shrek Seven Devils.
When the Shrek Seven Devils entered the Spirit Hunting Forest to obtain spirit rings, they also encountered the Titan Giant Ape. Similarly, Xiao Wu was taken away by the Titan Giant Ape, and Tang San still desperately chased after her.
However, this time, luck was not on their side. They didn't encounter the injured Man-Faced De...
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Over the next half month, aside from handling preparations for the advertisement, Duke met with Lily Fred, who was introduced by ICM, several times. They discussed the choreography for *Chicago* in detail, and Duke even visited her theater to see her work firsthand. After a comprehensive evaluation, Duke decided to hire her as the choreographer for the new project.
The details were left to Nancy Josephson, who would handle negotiations with Lily and her agent. With all the preparatory ...
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"Hi!"
As the head chef finished speaking, his assistant also removed his hat and took off his uniform.
Underneath, he was wearing a black shirt with the sleeves rolled up, revealing two tattoo-covered arms.
Ethan's eyes widened as he watched Mr. Otsuka stride steadily to the table across from Matsubara and take a seat. Only then did Ethan notice the tiger tattoo on the back of his head.
"Gangsters! Ethan!" Quentin also realized the true identity of these people.
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Gilbert's father, Gilbert Sr, seemed to have fallen in love with cameo appearances in Gilbert's films ever since The Rock.
This time was no different. In a cemetery scene at the beginning of the film, the elderly James Ryan was portrayed by Gilbert Sr in a cameo role.
Although the screen time was very short, just a few minutes, the old man was still quite excited, memorizing his lines diligently and completing the performance.
After filming, the old man said to Gilbert, "...
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Yang Podi no longer paid attention to the people from Shrek Academy and instead hurried home.
The killing intent within him was becoming increasingly uncontrollable. After slaughtering several soul beasts in the Star Dou Forest, he found it even easier to lose himself, becoming more unrestrained and impulsive.
After traveling for four or five days, Yang Podi finally returned to the Breaking Clan's territory, feeling a sense of relief wash over him.
When Yang Podi knocked ...
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A black sedan was weaving through the crowded streets of Manhattan as Mrs. Leah spoke to Duke, who sat beside her. "Her friend has spent some time on Broadway and in Hollywood. Of course, it's just Irene's suggestion…"
"As long as they meet my basic requirements."
Duke didn't outright refuse. Sometimes, favors within the bounds of the rules are unavoidable. "Mom, my team is still on vacation, so I'll have to use the crew from Lauder."
"No problem," Mrs. Leah nodded.
...
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The vehicle arrived thirty minutes later at Kuroki, one of Tokyo's most expensive restaurants.
If the same route had been taken by taxi, Ethan and Quentin would likely have spent hundreds of dollars.
During the ride, the Suzuki sisters had been giving the two of them massages. There wasn't much else beyond that—just sitting on Ethan's lap, carefully kneading his thighs.
But the close proximity, her delicate fragrance, and the softness of her legs were enough to stir fee...
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After entrusting Sophia with overseeing the transformation of the filming location, Gilbert took a trip to Germany and Eastern Europe to search for Tiger tanks.
Unfortunately, the few surviving Tiger tanks had already become museum exhibits, making it impossible to borrow them for filming.
Unable to secure Tiger tanks, Gilbert initiated a backup plan, acquiring five old T-34 tanks and modifying them for the production.
American armored vehicles, including Sherman tanks, w...
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After leaving the Star Dou Forest, Yang Podi went straight to a nearby inn, planning to rest for a night before heading back.
Coincidentally, upon entering the inn, he noticed two groups of people waiting for their meals. One group consisted of the seven students from Shrek Academy, while the other group wore blue uniforms, indicating they were likely students from the Blue Sunshine Academy.
Yang Podi ignored everyone and went straight to a corner, sitting down alone.
Bef...
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"Michael, I believe we will have opportunities to collaborate in the future."
In the meeting room, Duke shook hands with Michael Ovitz. "Disney is a great partner."
Michael Ovitz forced a smile and turned to leave. As a former agent, reading people's expressions was a basic skill. He could see that Duke cared about Disney, not him as the CEO. There was no need to continue the conversation.
Seeing Duke sit down again, Tom Cruise's face stiffened a bit. Although it wasn't e...
2024-12-21 16:55:59 +0000 UTC
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"Niu bi… Hmm, it literally means 'cow's… uh, you get it, Quentin?" Ethan tried to explain the phrase as cleanly as possible.
Quentin spread his hands. "That's what it means? But I'm still curious—why use 'niu bi' to describe someone as amazing?"
"Maybe because it's big enough," Ethan joked before explaining seriously, "This term evolved over China's long history, originating in ancient fertility worship. It's a neutral term, actually. For example, you could call a skilled ...
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In any field or industry, most people understand that opportunities are incredibly important.
Saving Private Ryan is a male-centered film with several supporting roles that are quite significant, making it an ensemble movie.
Outside the audition hall, Vin Diesel was nervously waiting for his turn.
He had recently signed with the Super Artist Management Company and was recommended by Sheena Boone to the Saving Private Ryan crew.
Sheena Boone was the agent of Gilbert...
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After traveling for about two days, the two finally arrived at Soto City.
Throughout the journey, they barely exchanged words, acting almost like strangers.
Unexpectedly, the first hotel they encountered upon entering Soto City was the Rose Hotel. Yang Podi couldn't help but feel speechless. It seemed as though transmigrators could never avoid this hotel.
Turning away to leave, Yang Podi was stopped by the hotel manager: "Dear guest, it's currently the admission season fo...
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In a private club on the outskirts of Burbank, Tom Cruise and his wife booked a VIP room. They didn't wait long before their agent, Pat Kingsley, walked in with Michael Ovitz, the former head of CAA and once ranked as the most powerful person in Hollywood.
After exchanging brief pleasantries, they sat down. Nicole Kidman took the coffee pot from the server, temporarily acting as a waitress.
"How's everything going, Tom?"
Even though Michael Ovitz's situation at Disney wa...
2024-12-20 17:27:25 +0000 UTC
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After several articles were rejected by Baoyi Music Magazine, Dylan directly chose to vent on his personal blog.
"Shitty song, shitty MV, Raymond is desecrating music! Director Ethan is desecrating the MV too! Look at what they've done—meaningless outbursts, killing all the music critics! And then what? Without criticism, praise is meaningless!
"Even if they kill me in the MV, I will still use my voice to shout out the rebellious notes! This is a pile of tasteless shit! I can'...
2024-12-20 17:21:38 +0000 UTC
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One movie a year, Gilbert seems to have no concept of fatigue or creative bottlenecks.
Even Spielberg, known for his efficiency, couldn't match Gilbert's intense pace. After making a film, even he needed a break.
Of course, Spielberg did once complete Jurassic Park and Schindler's List within the same year—both high-quality films delivered at an incredible pace, proving why he was Hollywood's quick draw of the past.
The reason we say "of the past" is because today's qui...
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