Hollywood What If Chapter 444
Scarlett cupped her cheeks. She was embarrassed because she knew that her face was blushing red right now.
She kept glancing at Kazir, who was looking at her worriedly...
As expected. He's really handsome. She hated to admit it, but she wanted to squeeze his cheeks. He's so cute and handsome.
The corners of her lips curled up without her knowing. She had been facing this feeling for years now. She had to admit it.
At first, it was just a crush, but the attraction grew stronger the more she got to know him. Kazir was probably the best man she had ever met. And it would be such a waste if other women acquired him.
You know, even finding love was a competition. Since you're going to look for a life partner, why not settle for the best out there?
Scarlett had met so many men in the industry, but no one could compare to Kazir and the achievements he had under his belt. That was super attractive, and there was nothing wrong with that.
"Scarlett? Are you okay?"
Perhaps being curious, Kazir decided to touch the woman's forehead, and Scarlett felt like she was struck by lightning. Her already red face turned even redder. She looked like a tomato at this point.
"I- I'm fine."
She took a step back, afraid of what she might do.
She took a deep breath. She was an actress, for god's sake. Her blushing face returned to normal, and her demeanor also returned to its usual calm.
Now, she was staring at Kazir normally. Although she knew deep inside that her heart was beating so fast.
"If you know my type, then you probably know that I like men who are older than me."
"Yeah, I know about that," Kazir replied without hesitation. He had already read the article, and he respected people's preferences.
People are allowed to have preferences, after all.
"Hm, that's good."
She smiled and passed him the half-empty bottle she had been drinking earlier.
"Huh? Why are you giving me your bottle? I have mine."
"Nothing. That's my gift to you. You pass."
She giggled and returned to the training. She was noticeably more cheerful and energetic.
"… I have no idea what's going on in her mind. But I'm happy that she's happy."
Taken 3 would continue their training this month. They would start filming in February.
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The list of the highest-grossing movies of 2004 was a bit surprising. Who would have thought that the Green Ogre would actually dominate the worldwide box office?
1. Shrek 2. The movie almost surpassed $1 billion! It grossed $935 million. DreamWorks Animation was surely celebrating right now. And Jeffrey Katzenberg was probably giving the middle finger to Walt Disney.
2. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, with $795 million. Well, there's nothing to be surprised about here. Harry Potter had been a strong franchise from the start. The Prisoner of Azkaban was the third movie in the franchise, and it had a solid fanbase who watched the films every year. Warner Brothers was surely happy.
3. Spider-Man 2. Compared to the first movie, which created history, the second movie had a slightly lower box office, with $783 million. Well, the movie suffered from scandal. Both Tobey Maguire and Kazir Grey received criticism because of fake allegations. But overall, the result was still positive since $783 million was never a small amount. Also, the biggest profit came from merchandise sales, so Sony-Columbia was not disappointed at all.
4. 2 Fast 2 Furious. As always, Grey Pictures solidified its position in the industry. The studio kept releasing blockbusters every year. 2 Fast 2 Furious grossed $751 million at the worldwide box office.
5. The Incredibles. Created by Pixar Animation Studio, this movie grossed $631 million at the box office.
6. Mr. and Mrs. Smith 2. This was the second Continental Cinematic Universe movie on the list. The movie just ended its screening with $624 million. Now that the CCU was becoming more relevant, studios were seriously studying the business structure of the cinematic universe as a whole.
7. The Passion of the Christ. Directed by Mel Gibson, this movie about Jesus Christ's crucifixion garnered mixed reviews all over the globe due to controversies. Overall, the movie grossed $612 million.
8. The Day After Tomorrow was a disaster movie about climate change that caused a second ice age and covered the world in snow. This science fiction film caught people's interest and grossed $552 million.
9. Troy was produced by Warner Brothers. A historical epic starring Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, and Orlando Bloom, it grossed $497 million. This was Brad Pitt's second movie to reach the top 10 this year. The actor's popularity surged, along with his salary.
10. Shark Tale was another DreamWorks Animation film. It grossed $374 million. Again, DreamWorks Animation was going to have a celebration, and Jeffrey Katzenberg was probably giving the middle finger to Walt Disney.
This was the top 10 highest-grossing list created by Forbes Magazine. However, this list was still incomplete since some movies released late in the year still hadn't completed their screening, such as Ocean's Twelve and La La Land.
The top 10 movies this year were occupied by:
DreamWorks Animation: 2 movies (Shrek 2, Shark Tale)
Warner Brothers: 2 movies (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Troy)
Sony-Columbia: 1 movie (Spider-Man 2)
Grey Pictures: 2 movies (2 Fast 2 Furious, Mr. and Mrs. Smith 2)
Pixar/Walt Disney: 1 movie (The Incredibles)
Newmarket Films: 1 movie (The Passion of the Christ)
20th Century Fox: 1 movie (The Day After Tomorrow)
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[First chapter of the day.]