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Chapter 342 Squeezing Out the Essence
Author: Ray Ellis
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Tension Pictures sped up filming for the five web blockbusters. After all, they were approaching the release date indicated in their promotion of the films.

Now that they had the perfect scripts in hand, it was time to test the director's and actors' skills.

Though Ciel Entertainment had no shortage of renowned directors and actors, none of them were suited to film web blockbusters. Using skilled rookies would be the best way to achieve their desired results.

Fortunately, the director was a pro, and Courtney and Gareth didn't disappoint. They worked for as long as their bodies could handle it, using every ounce of skill they had to bring the scripts to life.

At the same time, Tension Pictures announced that it had resumed filming for the web blockbusters. It was just that they'd slashed the number of films from ten to five.

This was announced during a press conference. A reporter asked, "Ms. Lorimer, the ten films that Tension Pictures invested a huge sum into have been slashed to
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  • Rags to Riches   Chapter 344 Someone Even Yannis Can't Afford to Offend

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    Chapter 724 They're the Ones Who Invited Us to Dinner

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    Chapter 721 Their Instructor Is the Commander-in-Chief

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    Chapter 720 Deterrence

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    Chapter 719 I Am Stronger Than All Members of the Meranian Wolf List Top 100

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