Who wouldn’t say yes to such a good deal?
After making Mia fall into a deep sleep again, thanks to his impressive stamina, Wayne took a cab by himself and headed to the bar. Mia had just recovered after a full day of rest.
“Maybe it’s time to buy a car,” Wayne thought on the way.
However, in America at this time, aside from pickup trucks, regular sedans looked pretty outdated to him. He wasn’t impressed.
Imagine a guy in 2023 with a love for aesthetics...
2024-09-08 07:40:52 +0000 UTC
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Mia couldn't believe how fast the night had passed. She woke up to the scent of delicious food wafting through the air. Wayne, the stud she had met the previous day, had thoughtfully ordered takeout for her, knowing she'd be hungry after their marathon play session.
She devoured her meal, her eyes never leaving Wayne's muscular physique. His body was a testament to his dedication to physical fitness, and Mia couldn't help but appreciate the view. After eating, she dragged Wayne b...
2024-09-08 07:33:13 +0000 UTC
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"You've got a new offer."
In an elegant café, Natalie Portman sat at a cozy window seat on the second floor, happily flipping through articles about Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones.
Although her screen time wasn't huge as a co-lead, she had the largest role among the female characters, making her essentially the female lead of the movie.
With her agency’s efforts behind her, her name also appeared in the press, gaining even more attention.
...
2024-09-08 07:30:32 +0000 UTC
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It took a while before Sarah took a deep breath and excitedly said, "This story is really amazing! It has comedic elements, touching moments, and most importantly, depth. As long as the filming goes well, it’s bound to be a hit!"
Wayne smiled.
He knew this too.
The movie had such a low budget, the actors weren’t big stars, and none of them had much box-office draw. The only reason it could achieve such good reviews and success was because the plot was exceptional....
2024-09-08 07:30:03 +0000 UTC
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The next morning, Wayne and Mia arrived together at Hemera Productions, located in West Hollywood.
After a brief introduction by Sarah and a short conversation with the staff, Wayne met the screenwriter they’d hired—a young man in his mid-twenties with short golden-brown hair, black-rimmed glasses, and a somewhat thin frame.
“This is Bill Cratch, with whom we’ve worked twice before. He specializes in humorous dialogue with a comedic flair and, more importantly, work...
2024-09-08 07:29:38 +0000 UTC
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"Hello, Ms. Hemera."
Two hours later, neatly dressed and still full of energy, Wayne followed Mia into a pleasant café near the school. There, they met Mia's mother, Sera Hemera.
Sera Hemera glanced at Wayne's strikingly handsome face that even she found impressive, then looked at her daughter, who was clinging to Wayne’s arm. Despite her tired expression, Mia appeared more radiant than usual, and a glint flashed in Sera's eyes as a graceful smile appeared on her face.
"C...
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Wayne listened for a moment, then fell into deep thought. It took him more than ten minutes before his frown relaxed again.
The Film Investment System, as the name suggests, provides you with funds to invest in film projects. However, unlike most systems in typical novels, this system doesn’t require box office hits. Instead, it offers a 300% return on your investment.
This means that as long as Wayne invests in a movie, once filming and post-production are compl...
2024-09-08 07:21:08 +0000 UTC
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SCA, officially known as the ‘School of Cinematic Arts’ at USC—wait, it's still called the ‘School of Cinema-Television’ in this era, since it’s the year 2000.
Inside a messy dorm room, the air was thick with smoke.
Wayne Anderson sat alone on the edge of the bed, one arm limp over his knee, the other holding a cigarette. Shattered beer bottles littered the floor, with golden liquid spilling everywhere—some even splashed onto his pants.
In both his past ...
2024-09-08 07:20:15 +0000 UTC
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During the filming of Captain America in Los Angeles, Link also took time to make guest appearances in the sets of The Perks of Being a Wallflower and You're Still Here.
In the former, he played the male lead’s older brother, an Olympic football star and the lead character's idol and role model. This role involved four scenes and was not too challenging.
In the latter, a documentary directed by Casey Affleck featuring Joaquin Phoenix, ...
2024-09-08 01:17:08 +0000 UTC
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The meeting with Harvey lasted about half an hour. The atmosphere was much better than Link had anticipated, which made him even more uncertain about Harvey's true intentions.
He could only advise producer Brody Bent to be cautious when calculating the film's costs and mentioned that his relationship with Harvey wasn't as harmonious as it seemed on the surface.
Bent acknowledged this advice.
After three days of discussion and negotiation, the budget for Silver Lin...
2024-09-08 01:16:52 +0000 UTC
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In the original Captain America comics, Captain America becomes a super soldier after receiving the serum. However, since the concept of gaining strength through injections might be associated with drug use and have negative social effects, the film adaptation depicts Steve Rogers undergoing physical training first, followed by oral medication, serum injections, and exposure to Vita rays to stimulate muscle growth and complete the transformation.
In the script, expo...
2024-09-08 01:16:38 +0000 UTC
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At the birthday party of his brother-in-law, in addition to David Ellison, Link also met several second and third-generation members from the Hearst and Bloomberg families.
There were Amanda Hearst’s brothers, Georgia Bloomberg’s brothers and nephews, as well as members of the Hilton family and direct members of the Mars family.
The young people from the Hearst family currently hold important positions in the Hearst Newspaper Group. The media under Hearst Group includes...
2024-09-08 01:16:26 +0000 UTC
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After leaving the set, Link drove back to the Woolworth Building apartment, changed clothes, and took Ivanka to the wealthy villa area on the west side of Central Park, where his brother-in-law Edward Trump lived.
Edward Trump is Ivanka's older brother, thirty years old, serving as the vice president of the Trump Group real estate company, a typical second-generation wealthy scion.
Link had also met him at a party at the Trump family mansion, so they were not unfamiliar wit...
2024-09-08 01:16:11 +0000 UTC
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When Whitebeard arrived in Konoha Village, Raijin was the first to receive the news. The fact that Whitebeard was somehow connected to Naruto Uzumaki only suggested that Whitebeard was rather unlucky.
After all, Naruto Uzumaki was treated like a treasure by both the Third Hokage and Danzo in Konoha Village. They were extremely cautious about anyone getting close to Naruto, fearing that Naruto forming bonds with others might interfere with their plans.
However, if Whitebeard...
2024-09-08 01:12:16 +0000 UTC
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Charlotte Linlin hadn’t expected this guy to have such a trick up his sleeve. If this move hit, it could really be deadly. Although she didn’t know what this "Dust Release" was exactly, her sixth sense was telling her it was dangerous.
If her opponent's attack landed, it would likely cause a huge problem.
Countless thoughts raced through Charlotte Linlin’s mind as she tried to grab something to shield herself. But the Dust Release technique had already enveloped her e...
2024-09-08 01:12:00 +0000 UTC
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In the middle of the two Tailed Beast Balls, not even the Four-Tails or Five-Tails anticipated this. Someone actually had the nerve to stand in front of them, and a slight miscalculation could have led to being engulfed by the cataclysmic explosion.
But Smoothie was different from the others; after all, Charlotte Linlin was her mother.
No matter what, she had to rely on her mother this time!
It didn’t matter if something happened to her, but she couldn't...
2024-09-08 01:11:38 +0000 UTC
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From Charlotte Linlin’s perspective, this world hardly had any force that could rival her power. Aside from Uchiha Reijin, it was difficult to find anyone who could pose a challenge.
But now, the strength displayed by the opponent in front of her truly shocked Charlotte Linlin.
What kind of ability was this?
She hadn't even caught a clear glimpse of the opponent's movements.
In just a split second, Zeus was defeated.
A portion of Zeus’s body was redu...
2024-09-08 01:11:24 +0000 UTC
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"More food! I want more food!"
Charlotte Linlin sat before a massive stone block as countless ninjas carried food toward her.
Each step they took toward Charlotte Linlin was cautious, fearing they might become a meal for this monster.
This creature seemed to eat anything, shoving all kinds of food into her mouth without hesitation.
In fact, who knows how much food has already gone into this monster's belly?
They couldn't keep track, only watching as lines ...
2024-09-08 01:11:08 +0000 UTC
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"First unit, ready."
"Second unit, ready."
...
"Fourth unit, fourth unit, the crowd has entered the frame, need to move them back by five yards."
...
"Makeup team, please blot Mr. Robinson's shine, the camera is catching some glare."
"Sound team, raise microphone three slightly; it's visible in the shot now."
...
"Camera team ready, waiting for lighting."
"Give me a little more time."
Bustling, busy, orderly chaos, everyone on...
2024-09-08 01:10:11 +0000 UTC
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Training gradually became a routine.
Matt officially joined the "Ye's Martial Arts School," and he and Anson began training together. With a fixed schedule and consistent training, days blurred into one another. Before they knew it, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas had come and gone, and then, the New Year had already arrived.
Unfortunately, the days of Anson and Matt training side by side were numbered. Each had other things to learn, so while they continued to repor...
2024-09-08 01:09:59 +0000 UTC
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The air quieted slightly. Although Matt's rough and rapid breathing was still audible, this time, he managed to hold on.
Everything was eerily quiet, and the faint sounds from the street outside were so clear that one could easily mistake the room for being empty.
"…Did they already leave?"
"Probably. It's not the first time, after all. Every time, they come over all excited, but they can’t last even five minutes before they start cursing and leave, tarnishing the...
2024-09-08 01:09:45 +0000 UTC
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After a moment's hesitation, Anson spoke up, "This is why the martial arts school requires us to practice the horse stance."
Matt looked at Anson with a puzzled expression.
Anson continued to explain.
"To calm your mind, return to simplicity, and slowly hone your skills from the basics."
"In martial arts, a stable lower body is crucial because most of the power comes from the lower limbs. If your stance isn’t stable, then all the techniques and moves are just ...
2024-09-08 01:09:32 +0000 UTC
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Trembling, swaying—Matt was on the verge of giving up.
He gritted his teeth, forcing out a question, "How many minutes?"
Nick glanced at his watch again. "Fifteen seconds since you last asked me."
"What!" Matt was utterly shocked and lost control for a moment, causing him to sit back, his knees buckling as he toppled over.
Thud.
Matt landed on the ground with a defeated expression, his eyes glazed over, as if his soul had wandered off to who knows where....
2024-09-08 01:09:19 +0000 UTC
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Matt refused to stand up.
It was embarrassing, truly too embarrassing, a mix of frustration, depression, absurdity, and shame. But more than anything, he was at a loss for words, his mind filled with questions that he couldn’t answer.
Bang! Bang bang bang!
Matt pounded the ground hard a few times.
Taking deep breaths, and then more deep breaths, the rapid breathing betrayed his confusion and embarrassment, which made the onlookers struggle to hold back their l...
2024-09-08 01:09:07 +0000 UTC
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Over the past two months, it felt as though Anson had been transported back to his childhood.
Back then, he was frail and had to exercise to strengthen his body. However, the training was tough, and he often struggled to persevere, refusing to continue while tears welled up in his eyes, clinging to his lashes.
His mother, filled with compassion, would say, "Rest for a while, then. Just take a break."
His father, on the other hand, couldn't stand it and would argue wit...
2024-09-08 01:08:53 +0000 UTC
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Matt's eyes gleamed with excitement as he took the initiative, pouring all his strength into a sudden attack to break the balance. He could even see the innocent, shocked expression on Anson's face. With his strength, knocking Anson down should be an easy task...
Uh.
What... what's happening?
Matt realized that his power had lost its support. Instead of overpowering Anson, he disrupted his own balance. After exerting his force, he couldn't regain control. His core str...
2024-09-08 01:08:41 +0000 UTC
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Matt Damon appeared particularly enthusiastic, showing none of the airs of a Hollywood superstar. He was eager to try squatting in the horse stance.
His attitude was commendable.
But those slender arms and legs...
It wasn’t that he was weak; Matt worked out, and his muscle definition was quite impressive. But it was obvious at a glance that his muscles were more for show than for function—purely decorative.
Horse stance? Probably difficult.
Nick wasn...
2024-09-08 01:08:29 +0000 UTC
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The skinny guy was named Chen Sheng, and he ranked sixth in the "Ye Martial Arts Academy."
The bulky guy was named Wu Xi, and he ranked seventh in the "Ye Martial Arts Academy."
An Sen had been at the "Ye Martial Arts Academy" for two months, but he still wasn't sure how many official disciples there were. From the details he observed, these two seemed to be the lowest-ranked members left at the academy since they were responsible for most of the daily chores, and he usuall...
2024-09-08 01:08:15 +0000 UTC
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The Mysterious Gate of Heaven and Earth?
"Didn't expect the Lord God to be so retro."
After hearing Kouga slowly reveal the answer, Tang Tian, who was also from the Central State, was stunned for a moment and exclaimed, "Not only does it avoid favoring Western sci-fi worldviews, but it also involves our classical Xianxia worldview."
"Sigh, I used to be so bored at the construction site. I spent a lot of time watching those old Hong Kong movies to pass the time..."
...
2024-09-07 15:45:21 +0000 UTC
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Time.
It is the most lacking thing in the God’s Domain.
More precisely, it is the lack of gradual, progressive time.
Based on the captain's authority, Kouga and his teammates can consume 1,000 reward points to adjust their private space mode, making it similar to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber from Dragon Ball—
Training for a month would only equate to a day in God's Domain, with their bodies growing naturally during that period, and any improvements...
2024-09-07 15:45:07 +0000 UTC
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