(Arthur POV)
Shooting Michael's son's Communion celebration wasn't overly complex, but the bustling set drew a crowd of onlookers.
I spotted photographers in the distance, undoubtedly working for the media. Local news outlets would surely speculate about my new film. While I couldn't stop them entirely, I had se...
(3rd Person POV)
Films like "Lord of the Mage" and the new "The Legendary Spell" were huge successes, raking in millions of dollars. The world was witnessing the dawn of a new era.
Gone were the days of simple colored films. Media outlets were calling this the "VFX Era" - a transformation sparked by Arthur's fil...
(Arthur POV)
My next project is, without a doubt, the film many in this world are itching to see - "The Demonfather Part 2".
Mob boss Anubis Flameworth, in particular, has been pestering me about it. The guy even followed me to Horn Kingdom - he's becoming an eyesore, honestly.
It's like I owe him a huge ...
As the film progressed, the tension in the theater grew palpable. Fletcher's methods became increasingly brutal, culminating in the shocking moment when he hurled a chair at Andrew.
A collective gasp echoed through the audience. Damien could see people shifting uncomfortably in their seats, some even flinching at the i...
(3rd Person POV)
The anticipation for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" reached its peak as the official preview approached in dozens of Horn City cinemas. Thousands of tickets vanished within hours, and people flooded into the small theaters for the film's preview.
The audience held mixed expectations about Arth...
(3rd Person POV)
James' concert raged on for two solid hours, with fans losing themselves in the music. The noise level skyrocketed, drawing even more curious onlookers to the park.
Reporters and bystanders watched in awe as the fans sang along with every song. "This concert is certainly energetic," one reporter...
(James Blaze POV)
My concert's about to kick off in a few days. I'm fucking excited. It'll be my first time having a real concert.
I've been losing sleep thinking about it - practicing the songs with the band non-stop.
The guys are just as pumped as I am about this gig.
Vio, this imp demon who's ou...
Lucas eyed his grandfather warily. Just moments ago, William had been urging him to drop the investigation, and now he was offering help. "What's with the sudden change of heart? You're willing to help me 'properly investigate'? What exactly does that mean?"
William's lips curved into a knowing smile. "It means, my boy...
(Arthur POV)
My team and I swiftly handled negotiations with international film distributors - days flew by in a blur. Meanwhile, the news about the sudden "Mana Drought" from a few days ago remained the hot topic.
Of course, being the actual culprit behind that "Mana Drought", I felt a pang of guilt towards my ...
(3rd Person POV)
The private theatre plunged into darkness as the movie began. From the opening sequences, the representatives' interest was immediately piqued.
Set in the ancient Morningstar Kingdom, the film transported viewers back in time - the clothing, houses, and surroundings meticulously crafted to refle...
(Arthur POV)
The eerie silence unnerved me as I headed to the workstation. What I saw there left me stunned.
My employees were sprawled across their desks, sleeping so deeply they might as well have been in comas.
"...what the heck is happening?" I muttered, my mind racing.
Then it hit me. I glance...
The media frenzy trying to unmask Lucid only fueled the artist's popularity, with "Outcast" gaining more traction by the day. Ironically, many people dismissed the idea that Lucid could be Lucas Knight, criticizing the media for grasping at straws:
"No way LK is Lucid. Their voices are totally different. Lucid's got hi...
(Arthur POV)
Watching James Blaze gradually rise to success, I felt a surge of happiness - not just for him, but for myself as well. I'd finally completed the mission of making James a rising star, and the system rewarded me with something extraordinary:
[Devourer Ring (One of the Ancient Rings): This an...
(3rd Person POV)
Just hours after James played "Lake of Fire" on Horn Coast 69.9 FM, music stores saw an influx of curious customers.
An old demon casually strolled into a store and approached the cashier. "Hey, do you sell James Blaze's single here?"
The imp demon cashier looked puzzled. It was the first...
(Arthur POV)
Leo stood before me, updating me on James Blaze's debut.
"James' single is now on sale," Leo reported. "Thanks to our partnership with Righteous Records, distribution is going smoothly, although we haven't seen any sales yet." He paused, then added with a hint of excitement, "But I'm confident James...
One month in, and the box office numbers were staggering. Joker had raked in a jaw-dropping $1.1 billion worldwide. Age of Ultron was ahead with $1.3 billion, but here's the kicker - Ultron had the massive Chinese market boosting its numbers.
Joker? Banned in China. And still, it managed to pull in $1.1 billion.
(Caleb Diamond POV)
A few injuries weren't gonna stop me from putting on a show! Thanks to my dad's connections and my deep pockets, I healed up in just two days a few weeks back. Now, I'm ready to rock like nothing ever happened.
And man, those tickets flew off the shelves in days! That's star power for you!
(Arthur POV)
With the film wrapped up, I turned my attention to the computer research team. Time to see how the new recruits were faring.
Most of the fresh faces George brought back from the Electronics Expo were dwarves, their stubby fingers surprisingly nimble on the keyboards. A handful of humans had also joi...
(Arthur POV)
The "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" auditions wrapped up. Vivienne snagged the role of Yu Shu Lien, and she's over the moon about it.
Shafel's playing Jen Yu, while the antagonist Jade Fox goes to January, a forty-year-old actress. January's thrilled - this could be her big break.
Lee Jun-fa...
The Joker trend caught fire, spreading beyond the US like wildfire. Vine became ground zero for the phenomenon, with users from all corners of the globe getting in on the action.
Clips from the movie started popping up everywhere, sparking a mix of reactions:
"This looks intense! Still waiting for it to hit thea...
(3rd Person POV)
Mack Eagle's eyes were wide with disbelief. "You guys were serious?" he asked, his voice a mix of skepticism and awe. "Is this really the invention of that infamous prince?"
The idea that the exiled prince, renowned in the film industry, was now venturing into the tech world seemed almost too f...
(Arthur POV)
The presence of a Bruce Lee doppelganger before me was tempting fate. For a moment, I toyed with the idea of scrapping my current project in favor of recreating "Enter the Dragon." But I quickly dismissed the notion. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was already in motion, and it felt wrong to suddenly chan...
(Arthur POV)
I'm rushing to get this next film project off the ground - a martial arts movie.
Honestly, I didn't want to rush another film, but the {entertainment system} dangled a mission with a reward too tempting to ignore. Originally, I planned to wait until the VFX Studio was finished to make my next movie...
Marvel fans had been counting down the days, and finally, April 30, 2015 arrived - the Thursday preview night for Age of Ultron. The hype was real, with fans ready to be first in line to see the latest superhero showdown.
But Warner Bros. had a surprise up their sleeve. Out of nowhere, they announced Joker would also h...
(3rd Person POV)
"The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" continued its triumphant march, surpassing the hundred-million-dollar mark at the box office. While it dominated in Morningstar, Horn, and Thorn, its success in the United States of Empirica was nothing short of phenomenal.
The film's influence seeped into everyd...
(Arthur POV)
The sight of this Horn superstar, Caleb, filled me with disgust. His face showed no hint of remorse for what he'd done to Clint and Benny. The audacity of him bragging about his fame to me... Without hesitation, I closed the distance between us and planted my fist squarely in his face.
Boom!
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(Arthur POV)
As I exited the office, my crew's eyes widened at the sight of my shredded clothes.
"What happened to you, boss?!" they exclaimed in unison.
"Haha, don't worry about it," I said, trying to sound casual. "Just a small... accident."
Embarrassment bubbled up inside me as I made my way to ...
As the movie rolled on, folks started seeing this DC "Joker" in a whole new light. At first, they felt bad for Arthur when those three guys beat him up just 'cause of his weird laugh.
But then Arthur went and killed those men, and everyone in the theater felt a shiver run down their spine.
When he started dancin...
(Arthur POV)
Finally, mission accomplished - and now, the reward I've been itching to get my hands on.
[Bloodline Ability: Primal Morningstar]
A surge of excitement coursed through me as I eyed the reward. The name alone, "Primal Morningstar," had my curiosity piqued. As a Morningstar mys...
(3rd Person POV)
Despite complaints from the Solarus Church, "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" was set to screen in Empirica.
This time, it wasn't Hellfire Studio's partner, Bryan Brothers, releasing Arthur's third film, but a studio called "Western Studio." They outbid Bryan Brothers, securing licensing rights b...
