“Why should they be favored!” Maroni raged helplessly in his office.
Opposite him stood Phoebe and Torion, the two “players” who had been knocked out in the Friendship Boxing Cup.
The two were still upset about not confronting Supreme Creative directly during the advertising campaign.
“If it weren’t for their dirty tricks, the tobacco company’s advertisement s...
Gilbert's victory in the televised debate helped many Hollywood production teams, including The Shawshank Redemption.
The filming had been going smoothly, but the production team encountered a problem when an animal protection organization heard rumors about a scene involving a bird eating a bug. They immediately protested, claiming the production was harming the insect.
Due to th...
Yang Zhentian and the others finally saw Yang Podi fully integrate his external soul bone and breathed a sigh of relief.
Yang Podi himself felt a sense of ease, having finally completed one of his plans. Now, he could attend Heaven Dou Royal Academy with peace of mind.
Three days later, it was finally the day for the academy's opening ceremony.
Before leaving, his mother he...
Since determining to go to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Yang Podi made some preparations, including some weighted equipment and tools for subsequent training, as well as several suitable Breaking Soul Spears. Of course, there were also various herbs, mainly for preparing medicinal baths.
One day, Yang Podi felt that his soul power at level 34 was very stable and solid, so he went to fin...
Although it didn't appear on the cover of *Vanity Fair*, the article still garnered quite a bit of attention. Without professional public relations and with Nancy Josephson busy negotiating, there wasn't enough communication between both sides beforehand. Fortunately, although the article was subtly sarcastic, it didn't contain overly harsh language and overall attracted readers with good-natur...
2024-10-21 20:46:39 +0000 UTC View Post"Ethan, my boss, Vice President Edinson, already helped you terminate the contract in yesterday's meeting!" Carl was so happy that he couldn't focus on eating his steak, gesturing animatedly with his knife and fork as he spoke.
In the routine meeting at CAA yesterday, Edinson presented a list of collaborators currently idle, including directors, photographers, and other personnel involve...
Sure enough, Gilbert immediately made a bold statement: "When you say you care for animals, are you saying that just because animals can move and make sounds? Have you ever considered the feelings of plants? They are rooted in the ground for their entire lives, unable to move or see other scenery. The diligent and earnest plants nourish Mother Earth, yet they cannot move, cannot cry out in pain...
2024-10-21 20:29:56 +0000 UTC View Post"We've arrived, Scar."
The car stopped smoothly, and Duke reminded the little girl in the back seat, "Don't forget your backpack."
"I know."
Scarlett Johansson, swinging her ponytail, grabbed her backpack, got out of the car, and shut the door behind her. She waved at Duke without looking back and walked toward her house.
"She's not still mad, is she?" Charlize, sitt...
"Duke, we can't keep pouring massive resources into a single film."
In the Independence Day studio, Townsend Rossman, the CEO of 20th Century Fox, who had personally come over, explained to Duke, who was sitting nearby sipping coffee, "*Independence Day* has already built enough momentum. We just need to maintain the current buzz."
"I understand, Townsend." Duke wasn't the type to...
As the sun rose on Friday, another intense weekend kicked off. Just like last weekend's collective bashing of *Independence Day*, professional film critics once again collectively voiced their praise, this time showering *The Shawshank Redemption* with accolades, almost declaring it one of the greatest films of all time.
However, much like the previous weekend's criticism, the rave revie...
The terms offered by the small publishers were not very satisfying, while among the large publishers, only Huarai Press had the most advantageous contract and promised to have the books distributed throughout America within half a month.
So, Jimmy and Ethan decided to entrust their photo book to them for distribution outside of New York.
Now, as the advertisement for Time Brand Ci...
There were no pleasantries, no small talk, no modesty; as the debate began, Gilbert was immediately besieged by seven experts from the Animal Protection Organization.
"Director Gilbert, I've heard that during the filming of 'Real Steel,' a cow was abused. Do you admit this?" The chief expert of the Animal Protection Organization, Jack Wells, was the first to attack.
Facing Jack We...
As a director, Gilbert's main task should have been to make a good film.
Since they had already discussed the strategy, he didn't need to worry anymore and could focus solely on making the movie.
However, Gilbert suddenly had a brilliant idea, thinking this was a great opportunity.
Although it looked like a fierce slander war, the name Real Steel had been repeatedly mention...
That morning, while Yang Podi was training at home, his father suddenly summoned him to the hall, saying that a distinguished guest had arrived and that he and Yang Ping'an were to attend.
Yang Podi thought to himself that among the people he was familiar with, only those from the Single attribute family would come without needing an announcement. Who could it be that was visiting him?
The next morning, Yang Podi arrived in the backyard to train. Not long after, his younger brother, Yang Ping'an, joined him. However, it was clear that his Soul power was relatively low due to drinking, which noticeably affected his strength compared to before.
"Brother, what's our plan for today? How should we train?" Yang Ping'an asked.
"Since everyone is together, let's take a ...
After Yang Podi and the others greeted their grandfather Niu Gao, everyone dispersed.
In the hall, there were three tables. The central one had the patriarchs: Grandfather Yang Wudi, Second Grandfather Yang Wushuang, Niu Gao, Tai Tan, and Bai He, who appeared to be in great spirits and were all key figures in their families.
The table on the left was for the middle-aged generation...
Since the recent sparring match with his father Yang Zhentian, Yang Podi had been regularly challenging his father to improve his skills and gain battle experience.
Six months flew by, and now Yang Podi was officially 12 years old. His soul power had reached Level 34, a two-level increase within six months. This was partly due to the Golden Crocodile King's soul ring, which initially pus...
Over the next few days, while Yang Podi studied alchemy in the alchemy room each afternoon, he didn't read much. Instead, he spent the time practicing with his Crocodile King Spear. His mother had thoughtfully prepared a special pair of pants for him, with a small hole at the back. The hole was layered in such a way that whether the spear was retracted or extended, it was convenient and without...
2024-10-17 22:00:35 +0000 UTC View PostAfter dividing up the bear claw, Yang Podi and his father decided to leave Sunset Forest.
Yang Podi spoke up suddenly, "Father, Tianyue is still quite young. When do you plan to give her this soul bone?"
His father replied, "I haven't decided yet. It might take some time."
"It would be safest to wait until she reaches the Soul Elder level, or even the Soul Ancestor level, b...
After Yang Podi finished absorbing the soul ring, he felt a strange sensation in his body, particularly around his lower back. Suddenly, a strange, rigid protrusion emerged, two meters in length, ripping through his pants as it extended like a tail, leaving deep marks in the ground as it swayed.
Seeing this, Yang Podi was bewildered. "What on earth is this? It looks pretty terrifying. Co...
The North American film market is booming, with new movies being released every week. However, not everyone likes the same film, making it challenging to cater to all audiences. To attract moviegoers and even the general public to theaters, pre-release and post-release promotion is crucial.
To a certain extent, promotion is about sparking curiosity and interest in potential audiences, dr...
"Because the audiences of the two shows are completely different."
This was the answer from Nancy Josephson, followed by a simple explanation for Duke.
In fact, it can be summed up in one sentence: the audience of *The Oprah Winfrey Show* is completely different from the potential audience for Duke's films. Anyone who knows a little bit about it understands that 70% or more of Opr...
After the report passed through Martin Bob and Sean Connery's hands, the living room descended into a cold silence. None of them wanted to see that number, but they had known since yesterday that it was unavoidable, even with so many competitors trying to sabotage the results.
For two consecutive days, the film had grossed over $20 million in a single day. Although it hadn't broken the s...
Chapter 128: Escape or Collision?
In front of the Santa Monica shopping plaza, a group of young people, around twenty years old, were heading towards the cinema. One of them, holding a copy of the *Los Angeles Times*, was recounting an entertainment headline interview to his companions in a question-and-answer format.
"What do you think of the critics' attacks on *Independence Day...
The shoot for the brand "Time Ciggarettes" was to take place at a tobacco plantation, specifically in North Carolina. So, Ethan flew there with Kaiden in the past few days, leaving only Jimmy back at the company.
Jimmy was also responsible for another project that had finally reached a crucial step: the photo book. He visited several publishing companies and finally selected a small publ...
When Carl stood in front of the restaurant, he felt a bit nervous.
He was wearing a gray suit with a black tie, holding a briefcase he'd had since joining the company. He anxiously adjusted his cuffs.
"Hope Jimmy set things up well…" When Carl called him this morning, Jimmy had mentioned he was about to have lunch with Ethan. Carl immediately asked Jimmy for the restaurant's nam...
The air in the conference room fell into a silent atmosphere, with everyone contemplating Ethan's idea.
After a few seconds, a voice suddenly broke the silence: "Wait, you should explain it again."
It was still Jr Sommer, frowning with a look of confusion.
Sr Sommer glanced back at him, his eyes somewhat helpless.
So Ethan explained, "Advertising is based on one thin...
"My agent? Carl?" Ethan leaned on the table and said, "I heard he works under Executive Vice President Edinson Thorn."
"Edinson? I see." Currently, CAA's president has two executive VPs beneath them, each of whom has a few executive vice presidents under them.
Edinson and Brady happen to be rivals under the same executive VP. Originally, this management structure at CAA was meant ...
After discussing, Robert Iger quickly left. He planned to collaborate with Warner Bros. to strategize and use the media while seeking countermeasures against the protesting animal rights organization.
Gilbert also got busy, promptly notifying Sarah, a journalist from The Los Angeles Business Journal, to come to the set for an interview.
"Can I take photos?" Sarah, entering a film ...
Chapter 89: Magic Showdown
In far-off Los Angeles, at the CAA office, Michael Ovitz was discussing matters with Martin Bob.
"Interview with the Vampire is progressing smoothly. We're almost ready to start shooting," Martin Bob said.
"Michael, you should really come by and see it. Tom and Brad look absolutely captivating. I'm sure when the film is released, a lot of young women ...