Setting aside the idea of the Time Ciggarette for now, Ethan turned to Avril and asked, "So, why did you ask me out? Was it just for a drink?"
Avril shrugged and nudged him playfully. "What, is that not allowed? Do you need a reason to have a drink?"
"Fair enough, but are you even old enough?"
"Of course! I'm turning of age this year."
Ethan chuckled at her rebelliou...
As the chief screening expert for Emperor Cinemas on the West Coast, Josman naturally wouldn't miss a major production like this, with a reported budget of $100 million. Not to mention, this was the work of Duke Rosenberg, who had consecutively dominated the summer box office. Josman still vividly remembered last year's screening of *The Rock*, and the subsequent box office figures did not disa...
2024-10-06 19:45:05 +0000 UTC View PostWalking through the long corridor, Holt pushed open the door and entered, heading straight to the balcony where he saw his biggest client, Roger Ebert, wearing glasses and sitting behind a small round table drinking afternoon tea. Ebert gestured for him to sit down and poured him a cup of tea.
"Any invitations?" Ebert asked his agent.
Like Hollywood, the summer blockbuster season,...
The party was relaxed, and the conversation flowed pleasantly.
Cameron Diaz asked Gilbert about his recent plans, "After *Speed*, what do you intend to do next?"
"Let me think..." Gilbert rubbed his chin and said, "I might take a vacation in China."
"China?" Cameron Diaz frowned. "What's there to see? You'd be better off going to the islands!"
"You don't understand,"...
It seemed like life had returned to a peaceful routine. One morning, after finishing his classes, Yang Podi was preparing to have lunch with his family when his father came home, bringing a little girl with him.
The girl was about the same height as Yang Podi, approximately 1.5 meters tall, with short dark purple hair. She had an aura of strength about her. Though not exceptionally beaut...
After the four returned to the Breaking Clan, they each began to focus on their own matters.
Yang Zhentian had been absent for over a month, and as the young clan leader, there were many tasks awaiting his attention. Yang Wudi and Yang Wushuang needed to process the medicinal herbs they had harvested and decide how to handle the Ninth Grade Purple Ganoderma they had on hand.
As fo...
Ethan was currently sitting in a meeting room with Jimmy discussing a new project.
"Look at these! These are all the new clients' information! Wow! It's exciting that we've become famous in one fell swoop!"
Jimmy could hardly sit still, perched on Ethan's desk, his shirt button undone, eagerly showing Ethan the brand companies that had contacted them in the past few days.
"...
Apple's shareholders were, of course, opposed to the idea. After all, they were the ones who had kicked Steve Jobs out of Apple in the first place.
Gilbert understood this well. Before investing, he had asked David to explain the background of Steve Jobs' ousting from Apple.
Today, he just casually brought it up as a test, giving the shareholders a heads-up.
If he ever real...
After Warner's anniversary party, Duke shifted his focus back to the post-production of "Independence Day." From mid-February to mid-April, he and Mike Dawson basically completed the initial and further edits of the film. However, since the CGI effects were far from complete, the unedited version of the film still appeared very rough.
Lucasfilm's Skywalker Sound also provided the first v...
Sitting at the table, Rick Solomon watched Duke Rosenberg, who was speaking with his father across the room. Duke's expression was calm and his tone steady, as if he were not conversing with a top executive from a Hollywood film company, but rather with an ordinary minor character.
In contrast, his father showed no signs of anger; he was exceptionally warm, as if the 24-year-old Duke was...
After a discussion, Yang Wudi and Yang Wushuang began absorbing the two ten-thousand-year-old ginseng kings. Both couldn't help but praise the quality, noting that the ginseng was a foot long and thicker than a white radish. They each took their ginseng king and began chewing as if eating radishes.
After some cultivation, their abilities improved by two levels. Both reached level 83 in s...
In front of the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, a long red carpet stretched out, flanked by a crowd of paparazzi and reporters. Hollywood stars and celebrities, all dressed to the nines, walked down the red carpet in pairs, showcasing their best sides under the flashes of cameras.
This was the Warner Bros. anniversary celebration, rivaling the scale of last month's Oscars.
"Directo...
The relatively relaxed post-production work allowed Duke a bit of free time. Taking advantage of the weekend, he met with a stockbroker recommended by his mother and obtained a wealth of materials regarding the stock and financial markets. He then sequestered himself in his apartment to study them carefully. He discovered that, aside from well-known companies like General Electric, General Moto...
2024-10-04 17:02:29 +0000 UTC View PostIPG Creative Advertising Agency.
A group of people sat around a round table, watching the commercial playing on the large screen. The creative director, Seeger, clenched his fist on the table and said in a serious tone, "We are facing a challenge now. Fergus, you speak!"
The sales representative, Fergus, looked equally serious as he spoke, "Since this commercial went viral, the sa...
The celebration banquet ended perfectly, and Gilbert had a feeling that he would gradually get used to this kind of event, to the point of not taking it seriously.
June inevitably arrived, and "Speed" was finally released on a large scale in multiple overseas countries.
On the first weekend of June, the film grossed $45.8 million overseas.
The North American box office had ...
After a moment of rest, Yang Podi gradually opened his eyes.
His father quickly asked, "Podi, how are you feeling now? Is there anything wrong with your body?"
Yang Podi carefully examined himself and replied, "Dad, I'm fine. This Nine-leaf Sword Grass is really amazing! After absorbing it, I feel like I've gained a deeper understanding of sword energy and spear intent, and my who...
Avril didn't speak, sitting directly on the step beside Ethan.
The chilly evening breeze blew against her chest, lifting her thin T-shirt slightly, revealing her delicate collarbone.
Ethan tightened his clothes and asked, "Why didn't you go back with the band?"
"They live in Manhattan, and it's not on my way. How about you?"
"Bronx."
"That's on the way. Can y...
What happens if you direct a film in North America, in Hollywood, that grosses over $100 million at the box office? The answer is, you'll become a hit, and not just any hit—a massive one.
Gilbert had already become famous, but now he's even more popular.
Though directors during this era aren't usually front-and-center figures, often staying behind the scenes, Gilbert is an exce...
In mid-February, Duke gathered his post-production team and brought in editor Mike Dawson for the third consecutive time, officially starting the post-production of "Independence Day." According to his estimates, the post-production would take at least until early June to complete, giving a solid four-month timeline for the film's post-production.
In reality, if it weren't for the extrem...
"Dear, I've already made the call."
Standing in front of the dressing mirror, Duke adjusted his shirt and said to Heidi Klum, who walked out of the bathroom wrapped in a towel, "Have your agent contact Martha Hudson directly; she'll discuss the details with you."
Duke understood that giving always required a certain return. This morning, he had called his mother's assistant to in...
"Director Rosenberg…"
A reporter stood up and directly asked the most concerning question, "We all saw in the halftime advertisement that you destroyed the White House…"
"It was in the movie," Duke reminded.
"Yes, in the film 'Independence Day' where the White House is destroyed." The reporter seemed to be recalling as he spoke, "Although previous Hollywood movies also...
"Can we go down?"
In the Georgia Dome, the Dallas Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills were locked in a fierce battle. Scarlett Johansson, sitting in the VIP box, clearly had little interest in the game and kept reminding Duke, "The godmother said I could go down to the field during halftime. I want to see the supermodels. Can you take me down, Duke?"
"Dear, it's not too late to go down ...
"Why have you been so happy lately? Did something good happen?"
In Central Park, New York, the crew had just entered a break. Duke looked at Scarlett Johansson, who was grinning as she handed him a cup of coffee. He felt something was off. Ever since they had dinner together that night, her mood seemed to have significantly improved. Especially when she looked at Naomi Watts, she would...
The sun disappeared behind the sand dunes as Sofia Coppola walked toward her trailer, her feet sinking into the soft sand. Although she wasn't physically tired after a long day of work, her mind was extremely fatigued, especially from the persistent ringing in her ears caused by the massive explosions on set.
"At least I've gotten used to it after all this time."
As she reached he...
The dark night slowly recedes from the east, and as the sky begins to show a faint light, Edward Air Force Base is already bustling with activity. Today, the U.S. military is gathering not for the landing of a space shuttle nor for routine training, but to prepare for the largest counterattack in human history—uniting all allies to eliminate the invading aliens!
This is a great battle,...
Paramount, the only major Hollywood studio still holding its ground in the region, faced challenges in 1993. As a representative of traditional Hollywood studios and independent film companies, Paramount finally succumbed to the financial pressure from Viacom, marking the end of Hollywood's independent film era and ushering in a period of intense competition among major players in the industry....
2024-10-03 17:18:22 +0000 UTC View PostTo ensure the success of *Independence Day*, meticulous pre-production preparations and detailed shooting are essential. Although the current shooting involves no actors, most of the main cast has already entered the production team. They are not only undergoing appropriate military training but also rehearsing their scenes. Both the director and actors must work hard; otherwise, they will sure...
2024-10-03 17:16:55 +0000 UTC View PostThe white building complex sits beneath the sky, composed of the main building and the east and west wings, featuring a distinctive neoclassical style. The stars and stripes flying above the main building lend it an imposing, elegant, and grand appearance.
It is rumored that the ghost of Abigail Adams, John Adams' wife, once washed clothes in the East Room; Dolly Madison's ghost enjoys w...
Duke Studios' accounts increased by $20 million, and without mentioning the taxes that everyone would hate, this amount did not entirely belong to Duke.
According to the agreement, Duke Studios was to share 5% of the profits from the "The Rock" project with Nancy Josephson, and another 5% would cover the expenses of the legal and accounting team. Additionally, $10 million was designated ...
Duke felt a heavy weight on his chest, as if a stone was pressing down on him, making it somewhat difficult to breathe. Lying on his side, he slowly opened his eyes. His head felt like it might explode from the hangover, and he couldn't help but struggle a bit to free one hand from Charlize Theron's embrace, gently rubbing his temples. Since the wild party after graduating high school, he hadn'...
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