356 Results in the "Dreams of Stardom" category
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DOS Ch-68
The sun hung lazily in the sky, casting a golden glow over the slightly wet sand that stretched seemingly endlessly before us. The waves lapped gently at the shore, creating a soothing rhythm that was a world away from the chaos of film sets and bustling cities. I took a deep breath, inhaling the salty sea air, and felt a wave of contentment wash over me. The sunshine was perfect for me. Too bad my contract forbade me from sunbathing while the films were in production. This was heaven.I can't believe I…- 1.0 M • Ongoing
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DOS Ch-100
I blame my teenage hormones for agreeing to Emily’s request. Any sane person would tell me that this is a very bad idea. Kissing someone for a scene is one thing, but doing it for ‘practice’ while all alone was unnecessary and almost as bad as cheating. I knew that very well. Still, I agreed to Emily’s request for reasons that I couldn’t fathom.But it wasn’t meant to be. As if some divine power was watching over me, I got a call from Emma right at the moment when Emily was about to kiss…- 1.0 M • Ongoing
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DOS Ch-132
June, 2005, Arizona, USAI couldn't help but curse my luck as soon as I ran into the living room. The lively atmosphere on set had been immediately dampened by Toni's scream. Everyone was gathered around Alan Arkin, who was lying flat on the floor with his eyes closed. Toni Collette was hovering over him.As soon as I crouched beside her, she turned to me in panic. "We've called 9-1-1, but they'll take some time to get here. Do you know CPR?"I didn't. I opened my mouth to say so, but then I noticed something…- 1.0 M • Ongoing
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DOS Ch-165
“You have around $900 million in stock, give or take a few tens of millions,” Andrew Cohen said with a smug grin.Meanwhile, I sat there dumbfounded, unsure what to do with all that money.“That,” he added, “when combined with your 20% stake in Crocs, 70% in YouTube, and more than $100 million sitting in your bank account from your earnings for , officially makes you a billionaire now. Because it’s difficult to value those two companies, I’m not sure how much your net worth will come out to be…- 1.0 M • Ongoing
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DOS Ch-196
The Grammy Awards are typically held in mid-February, recognizing songs released between October and September of the preceding year.For the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, eligibility extended to songs and albums released between October 2005 and September 2006. Since debuted in December 2005, it qualified.The nominations, announced on January 16, 2006, surprised and delighted the Trojan Army.The Grammys feature four major awards that transcend genre: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, and…- 1.0 M • Ongoing
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DOS Ch-148
I felt ecstatic. Seeing the people around me clapping as if their lives depended on it was amazing. I know most people clap more enthusiastically at premieres because of the cast and crew's presence, but it still felt wonderful knowing that the film we had spent so much time perfecting had resonated with viewers. I turned towards the movie's writer, Evan Spader, who looked close to tears. I could understand that sentiment. Your first movie is always special. I still remember attending that first…- 1.0 M • Ongoing
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DOS Ch-264
September 2008, Leavesden Studios, London, U.K. “Stupefy!” I shouted, pointing my wand directly at Imelda Staunton, who played Umbridge. She froze mid-motion, her body going limp as the spell struck. The set lights cast a dramatic glow over her falling figure. In one swift motion, Emma darted forward and snatched the Horcrux locket from around her neck. A polyjuiced Ron, played by a different actor, fired stunning spells in every direction, covering us as the chaos of the Ministry set exploded…- 1.0 M • Ongoing
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DOS Ch-47
"It's on, it's on, it's on!" Emma squealed happily from beside me while grabbing my hand tightly. I smiled at her and turned towards Jamie, who was trying to look nonchalant. Trying was the keyword here.His posture didn't hide his excitement as we sat together in our living room past midnight, waiting for the award announcement.It was nice of Emma to suggest that she would support me for my award ceremony. Jamie was not one to be left behind, so both of them had asked permission from their respective…- 1.0 M • Ongoing
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DOS Ch-79
"Finally!" I exclaimed as I sat beside my parents in the theater at our home. "I thought you would never be done with this film. You said it would take a week to finish it, and that was more than a month ago!""Stop whining," Evan clapped back in irritation while setting up the projector. "Do you want to see it or not?"I promptly shut up hearing that."Besides," Evan continued as he walked over to us after dimming the lights, "Alfonso inspired me a lot with his filming techniques, and I made some changes in…- 1.0 M • Ongoing
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DOS Ch-111
October 2004, Kloves Residence, London"Are you absolutely sure about your decision, Alfonso?" Steve asked the Mexican director he had worked with over the past few years. He had grown to respect and admire his craft a lot, so his decision pained him a little."Yes," Alfonso nodded. "As much as I loved working on these two films, I had already given my word, and I’m contractually bound to do that other film. I agreed with you to do the fifth and the sixth films initially because they hadn’t approached me…- 1.0 M • Ongoing
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