The audition began the moment they entered the room.
Marcia was deep in thought.
Gary was deep in thought.
Perhaps the most relaxed and at ease person in the room was Anson—
"Prepare for anything that comes your way."
As Marcia pondered, Gary's voice interrupted her thoughts. Clearly, he was considering the same issue and was trying to find an entry point.
"Besides skateboarding, what other sports do you like?"
In general, people think of aud...
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When Gary was flipping through "GQ," he had a positive premonition, but he wasn't sure. Photoshoots can often be misleading. Even without considering post-production editing, sometimes a photographer captures just the right moment. However, such moments might not translate to the big screen.
Countless top models have tried to transition into movies, not necessarily aspiring to great acting roles but simply hoping to appear as eye candy. Unfortunately, the results have often been ...
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Screech!
The taxi's tires screeched as it came to a stop, and Anson quickly got in.
"Burbank, Disney Studios."
"Hurry, please. As fast as you can."
After saying that, Anson patted the back of the driver's seat, signaling the driver to go ahead.
The driver, a middle-aged man with a beer belly and a friendly Adam Sandler-like smile, didn't start immediately. Instead, he glanced at the rearview mirror.
"Audition?"
Anson was a bit surprise...
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When Andrew O’Connell called Anson, Anson was skateboarding, with his phone tucked away in his pants pocket, completely unaware of the vibration.
In his past life, due to a weak constitution as a child and generally poor health, Anson had developed a habit of regular exercise. Though he wasn’t an expert in any particular sport, he would try everything. Unfortunately, as time went on, he found less and less time for these activities.
Only after starting work did he reali...
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Garry Marshall was both irritated and frustrated. He didn’t want to lose his temper, especially since the doctor had warned him that his high blood pressure needed monitoring, and he should maintain a calm demeanor. But looking at the mess before him, he couldn’t hold back his temper; the more he thought about it, the more absurd and infuriating it seemed, and his voice naturally grew louder and louder.
"Marcia, I know your capabilities, and I know your strengths."
"All...
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Anson Wood.
In less than two months, this name once again garnered widespread attention, and this time, it was within the fashion industry—a storm was brewing.
Especially after rumors leaked from the "GQ" editorial department that the creative idea for this styling came entirely from Anson himself, and that Anson was also involved in the theme of the shoot.
Things quickly spiraled out of control, stirring up a massive wave of discussion that opened the summer season...
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*"GQ," What's Its Position?*
In recent years, "GQ" has firmly established its place in the fiercely competitive magazine market, thanks to the stunning visual spreads of male actors.
However, when it comes to fashion, trends, brand positioning, and other specific content and creativity, the impression is rather vague, almost non-existent in memory.
So.
When people mention this magazine, its name recognition is objectively present; but when discussing it...
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In a single glance, Madeleine noticed the girl hurriedly hiding a magazine under her chair. Wasn't that fleeting cover Hugh Jackman?
Her mind latched onto the possibility, and before she could stop herself, she blurted out, "Is that ‘GQ’?"
The girl looked up but didn’t seem flustered. Her eyes clearly conveyed, "I don't know what you're talking about."
Madeleine quickly recovered and sat down beside the girl, lowering her voice. "I got caught for sneaking a peek...
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"...Jenny and the others are planning to go to the movies tomorrow night. Are you coming with us?"
"This summer’s movie lineup is a bit dull. I don't have high expectations. Which movie are they going to watch?"
"*Gladiator*. I've heard it's really good, and Joaquin Phoenix is supposed to be super sexy in it."
"Ah, I've heard that too!"
"I'm looking forward to *Mission: Impossible 2*. The trailer looks amazing."
The school buzzed with c...
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"You will be like Natalie. Your name will be mentioned alongside Mel's. What could be better than that?"
This one sentence was enough—it was very representative.
When he spoke, Harry’s face radiated a confident glow of pride, believing that it would be remarkable if Anson could reach the heights of Natalie Portman or Mel Gibson.
Though it differed slightly from Edgar's expectations, the conclusion was the same.
In Harry's view, there was a ceiling, visible t...
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After hanging up the phone, Darren Star couldn't help but smile with interest. He hadn't expected that a magazine photoshoot would also bring a surprise from that kid, Anson. This really exceeded his expectations.
Should he perhaps do David Crane a favor and give him a little push?
As this thought was just beginning to form, his phone vibrated again. Darren glanced at the caller ID, and the smile on his lips deepened.
"Hey, Anson, I was just talking to David about you...
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Busy, a kind of busyness where your feet barely touch the ground.
Some busyness is purely mechanical, like a walking corpse, mechanically completing tasks, like beginner-level quests in a video game.
But some busyness is full of life, because you know you’re creating something, changing something, and your steps naturally become more lively.
The current situation belonged to the latter.
They had been busy for a full two hours, yet time seemed to have flown by ...
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Click!
Bruce pressed the shutter, capturing the flowing, vibrant, blossoming vitality. There was no need for a smile or eye contact; from the expression to the body language, one could clearly feel the exuberant and flamboyant energy that made even the Californian sunshine pale in comparison.
Bright.
This was what Bruce had been desperately searching for—not an illusion, but a truly existing unique charm that radiated from within.
Click! Click, cl...
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Pfft.
A laugh came from nearby, but it was quickly muffled by a hand covering the mouth.
Glatt rolled her eyes and glared at Anson, "This isn't funny."
But the corners of her mouth lifted slightly, and her stern expression relaxed completely. The tense atmosphere quietly dissipated.
Pfft.
Then came another laugh, and this time it wasn't controlled. It spread like wildfire, quickly filling the entire studio.
Laughter erupted.
Except for Anson.
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In the abandoned warehouse, silence reigned.
The sounds of air currents colliding with the occasional engine roars from outside made the air inside the studio feel even more stagnant and stiff.
It was frighteningly quiet.
No one had anticipated the beginning of today's shoot, nor its course, and now, no one foresaw this turn of events.
What to do?
Glatt's first reaction was to object—
Absurd!
Impossible!
The photographer interfering wit...
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Things were going as Bruce had thought.
Try, explore, take risks... If you have an idea, press the shutter; if you don't have an idea, press the shutter too, start from practice.
Inspiration is often born from countless attempts and collisions, and Bruce's favorite moments to capture are often hidden among them.
When Anson moved, the whole picture came alive.
But.
Not enough.
Far from enough.
Such an Anson had no expressiveness at all.
An...
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Every photographer has their own style and characteristics, and Bruce is best at capturing emotions/feelings.
He strives to capture the emotions within the subject of the photograph, honestly expressing elements of personality. Through the lens, he is always able to capture those fleeting subtle emotional fluctuations, which he considers to be the most precious qualities of a person, and also the way photography gives time a different meaning.
This is also the reason why "G...
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Bruce was thinking, some inspirations and ideas were floating in his mind, but he wasn't sure, he needed more time.
In the past, when encountering such a situation, he would follow his intuition to capture and search, to collide, explore, and take risks in actual work, to find solutions--
Photography is alive, sitting still and meditating will definitely not yield answers.
Sometimes, he couldn't find a solution, and could only bite the bullet and finish the work. Mayb...
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"Gretel, now is not the time to flirt. Change clothes, makeup, styling, tick-tock, we don't have all day to relax here."
The voice was slightly impatient.
But Gretel didn't mind, still calm, meeting Anson's gaze, "Bruce, today's photographer, obviously, he can't wait to start working."
With a clever turn of phrase, Gretel successfully changed the atmosphere.
At the same time.
"I'm the editor, responsible for scheduling today's on-site work, including ...
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“GQ” Magazine?
Obviously, this was an important shoot.
Even Brad Renfro and James Franco hadn’t received such an opportunity, let alone anything close to it.
Yet, Anson had earned his first career interview opportunity with “GQ”—
Though, as a model.
Originally, when Darren told Anson that there would be a magazine interview coming up, he assumed it would be for a third-rate or regional magazine. After all, the summer blockbuster season was appr...
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The sky was cloudless, and the scorching sun painted the world in a dazzling golden hue. Even without looking up, Bruce Douglas could barely keep his eyes open.
Bruce squinted, like someone with severe nearsightedness who had forgotten his glasses at home, fumbling his way forward.
Pushing open the large doors of the warehouse where the photoshoot was taking place, he leaned against the wall, lit a cigarette, and then slowly slid down to sit with his back against it, taking...
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Things are a bit complicated.
But simply put, innovative artists prioritize the interests of the company first, and then their personal interests. This unique model has cemented their position.
Other agencies, however, do the opposite. They prioritize personal interests first, followed by the company’s.
On a corporate level, innovative artists are indeed giants, the unquestionable leaders, with a profound influence on the entire industry. On a personal level, choos...
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As one of the top companies in the industry, Anson was naturally familiar with Creative Artists Agency (CAA). He had heard the saying, "There are two kinds of people in Hollywood: those with CAA and everyone else."
But Anson didn’t know the origin of this phrase.
Initially, CAA's five founders all came from William Morris, led by Michael Ovitz, who branched out to create their own agency. To differentiate themselves from William Morris’s old-fashioned seniority system, ...
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It might sound absurd, but in Edgar’s eyes, his greatest advantage over Eric White and Harry Smith was precisely that he had nothing.
This isn’t a joke.
Eric and Harry were already at the top of the pyramid. To them, having Anson or not wouldn’t make much difference; Anson’s value was limited.
But for Edgar, whose career was just beginning yet had William Morris as a backing, it was a completely different story—a story where he was willing to give everything...
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There’s a rumor about Leonardo DiCaprio: it’s said that when his mother was pregnant with him, she was at an art exhibit. As she stood in front of a Leonardo da Vinci painting, the baby kicked in her belly, and that’s how she decided to name him “Leonardo.”
Anson looked at Edgar, somewhat surprised. “So, did your mother feel the baby kick while she was admiring a work by Edgar Degas, and that’s why she named you Edgar?”
Edgar shrugged lightly. “At least, t...
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"...You said to call you if needed, but I don’t recall giving you a call."
Anson got straight to the point.
He didn’t beat around the bush. Edgar wasn’t the first self-promoting agent to approach him, and he certainly wouldn’t be the last.
Lately, discussions about "Friends" had been heating up, and the name "Anson Wood" had truly entered the public eye, sparking widespread interest.
Opportunists had begun to surface.
Upon hearing that Anson still ...
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chapter 69 lost in creation
Work in the entertainment industry is unpredictable. It’s not just actors, but also directors, screenwriters, photographers, lighting technicians, and so on:
A single project or job might require several months of intense work and bring in a substantial paycheck. But afterward, there could be a long period of downtime, with no certainty about when the next job will come along—or whether the last paycheck will be enough to sustain you until th...
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Viewership: 30 million.
Rating: 16.1.
Numbers are always the most objective and coldest form of evidence—icy yet direct, like a pinpoint on a map, clearly marking the significance of this achievement.
This accomplishment is far more than what it appears to be on the surface.
Not only does it mean that the 23rd episode officially became the highest-rated episode of the sixth season, but it also signifies that this episode is the first since the premiere of the ...
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Curiosity works in a peculiar way. Even if one doesn't pay special attention, the moment something catches their eye, their focus is inevitably drawn to it. Before the brain even realizes it, it starts to explore, observe, and search—an instinct that is uncontrollable yet immensely powerful.
Rumors, gossip, intrigue, secrets, and more.
Another Thursday arrived as expected, creating a similar effect.
First, because of Brad and Jennifer—the Hollywood golden couple, ...
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Things were a bit different from what Nicholas had imagined.
From Anson's quick thinking to Jennifer's graciousness, their candid and natural responses subtly broke the mold, firmly putting the power of explanation in their hands.
Maybe it was all just an act to cover up the truth; maybe it was the truth, and the rumors were entirely baseless.
But now, none of that mattered.
From Nicholas's experience, this matter could temporarily come to an end here. Anson's f...
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