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Attention Will Smith - McG Is Trying To Reach You!!
Merrick here...
The guys over at Latino Review had a chance to talk to McG recently about his 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA project, and learned that director McG wants Will Smith to ride on something that's long and hard and full of seamen.
'Man I’m trying to get Will Smith to do it, been trying to get a hold of him. I've been wanting to work with him for a long time already. That guy's great"
...says McG in THIS REPORT at Latino Review.
I remember Ben Cross' tragically tepid Captain Nemo in 1997's TV adaptation of the same material, and it's difficult to imagine Smith being any worse (presuming McG's talking about casting Smith as Nemo - as opposed to 'Ned', the heroic lead). And if Smith were to play 'Ned' the heroic lead? Frankly, this feels like the wrong universe for Will.
Alas, no matter what McG & Co. do, they'll never equal this Captain Nemo project from 1978:
Yowza. I have that movie on disc somewhere; gotta dig it out and watch it now. Need to reinforce whatever standards I'm holding McG to...
Yowza. I have that movie on disc somewhere; gotta dig it out and watch it now. Need to reinforce whatever standards I'm holding McG to...
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Don't Do it Will
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I would have just left that parenthetical out, bro
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McG, you suck! And get a real name!
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Oh, man. I may have to look for that show on DVD to remember how back it was.
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... For another steaming turd in the toilet
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this submarine will be infested with CGI vampire zombies that are trying to kill a woman with a bad heart. Also cowboys.
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Sequel to Pixar´s Finding Nemo
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Xenu needs to raise Will's thetan levels so he makes more self-important crap like SEVEN POUNDS.
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It might add to your reputation if you keep these things to you, actors, agents and executives. Or else people will wonder why so many end up backing out of projects.
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Latino Review > CHUD >AICN
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Of this post are being serious and which aren't. This is a pretty weird story. Makes McG sound pretty lame. He's helming one of the biggest franchises Hollywood has ever had, but he makes it sound like he's been calling Big Willie for the past week and no one is getting back to him. That's pretty pathetic. "Man oh man I've been calling him non-stop! That guy is great!" I can picture Will hitting the silent button on his phone. Maybe he should keep it that way?
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...all others should be compared to his steely madman.
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what's with all the stories and reviews?? who really gives a damn about some half rate horror movie? where's the Sam Jackson not in Iron Man 2 news?? losers... god damn
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Sorry, Merrick. That spellcheck is a kick in the balls, isn't it?
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I'm still holding off judgment on him until i see Salvation, but if its good (crossing my fingers) then i don't want to wait 4 years between installments.
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do a TV movie about what happened to Uncle Phil, Carlton, Ashley and the rest of the clan. 'Growing Pains' did it. And if they can't get Will Smith, they should recast him with Don Cheadle.
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Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
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So Racist. Nice.
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This is almost as bad an idea as a Planet of the Apes musical. But not by much.
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there's way more talented indian actors out there compared to will smith.
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...my cock is trying to reach you.
Hell, If I had know that this was all I had to do, I would have done it YEARS ago.
And now, I play the waiting game! -
in Harryhausen's Mysterious Island.
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as Will Smith as Jim West in Wild, Wild West.
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That makes me want to ram by head against the wall? Adding Big Willy Style to the equation will cause it to go through the wall.
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The score for the trailer seems like a ripoff of Star Wars A New Hope. And check out how Nemo casually emerges from the cryogenic tank, dressed up as captain, because if you're going to be thawed out more than a century later, the least thing you can do is look presentable.
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No talent. If Christopher Nolan can get through TDK with limited CGI, any director can.
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Will Smith is a guest on the Chris Moyles Show tomorrow morning on Radio 1 (UK).
Perhaps McG should call in to the show to try and speak to him? :) -
Jan 14, 2009 10:11:41 AM CST
as long as we have the squid from The Watchmen in it
by just pillow talk
It'll be gold.
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Thought Will Smith was going to do the dreadful remake of OldBoy 1st! Maybe McG can change his mind!
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Well?
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As in the Korean, incest, revenge movie Oldboy? NO WAY!
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was in CHARLIE'S ANGELS, the faraway shot of the bad guy's island fortress with the original GODZILLA theme remixed into a rap song and the image of Crispin Glover smoking cool on the balcony, and doing that spin, followed by Sam Rockwell in his lair smoking and getting down with his bad self.
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Will Smith for Nemo? Aw hell no. I guess this movie's being made for the Happy Meal crowd.
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was knock out Biff Tanen and claim Lorraine for himself, whisking her off to the Enchantment Under The Sea Dance and, ultimately, marriage.
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Does McG make movies for anyone but The Happy Meal Crowd?
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I'm sure there's a joke in here about black people and water, but I'm not quite sure how to articulate it. Either way, laugh at my funny premise!
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Not British.
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is more faithful than Disney's version. -
McG should make more of that whimsical stuff. There are enough moody as fuck directors working right now. This is a bad fit for him.
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the one with a young Kirk Douglas as Ned Land is still the best adaptation of 20K LEAGUES.
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I've been one of the few, posting my belief in McG's talent, for his new TERMINATOR flick. But his desire to have Will in THIS project makes me question his vision. (Stay on target, McG. Stay on target.) I like Will Smith. But his involvement here feels more...WILD WILD WEST.
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because THAT would be a BAD idea.
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that incredible snot string he produced during a crying scene in Willard.
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Or was that just in the Alan Moore?
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Nuff said.
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This man is a master in sucking cocks, and knowing what cocks, when sucked, will provide him with jobs. He must be able to suck a fucking kidney stone out of a penis. I must applaud the man, very few would have the courage to perform mega-fellatios as this man does, create the garbage films he creates, and be able to sleep at night without thoughts of suicide.
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Will Smiff definitely is, and McGinty is thick enough to be. Perhaps they could meet at Sea Org for a clam hunt.
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Once you're an adult you'll understand better, but non stop lowbrow and crass humor loses its appeal.
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...I won't be watching it...
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Aiming that kick at Letterman's head in one of the strangest talk show 'interviews' EVER.
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seems kind of pathetic - even more so after reading the Fury peice - but I guess they wouldn't do it if it didn't work out sometimes.
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Jan 14, 2009 11:09:39 AM CST
Attention Will Smith- Alphonso Ribeiro is Trying to Reach You
by mr spork
For a Fresh Prince of Bel Air movie.
Apparently, he gotta eat.
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fuck of Will Smith. Just fuck off. And the Oldboy remake is even worse than you think- it's Spielberg directed and "based on the manga" which gives them an excuse to pussy out of it.
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McG is trying to get you!
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... as Nemo, Aidrien Brody as Ned.
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But originally Verne wanted him to be Polish. His publisher asked for the change for political reasons. Personally, I don't care who they cast from an ethnic standpoint as long as the actor has the gravitas necessary. Will Smith is not accurate casting for ANY part in this film. Maybe McG's illiterate? Disney, I await your inevitable emails asking for assistance. You certainly need it.
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on GSN. And kicking himself below camera range.
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Since he won't be playing Nick Fury...
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Is DEAD brilliant. For the uninitiated, youtube this living genius immediately. His guest appearance on Letterman is the greatest appearance on that show next to the time Drew Barrymore flashed her boobs (Drew is a super-lovely-genius-kitten).Crispin Glover antics on Letterman = Unadulterated genius.
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Good GAWD!!
You gotta be shitting ME!?!?
McG wants to follow up Terminator: Salvation with Will Smith in a remake/re-envisioning of Capt Nemo!?!?
In WHAT role!?!
For the love of GAWD say it AINT as Capt. Nemo!!! My fucking head will explode!!
Anyone remember that mess of a movie Wild Wild West that came out back in the mid-to-late 90ies/20th century!?! (It was SO bad it is now a guilty pleasure to watch!!) -
Worst fucking idea ever, if not, it fucking comes close. Screw this McG douchebag. 20 bucks he's never even read 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea & Mysterious Island. Will Smith better fucking stay away from this project. The guy needs to know when he's not right for a role, and this is one of those cases. and fuck this project anyway. JAMES MASON FTW!
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...that this McG guy is a "jock crashing our geek party". With his unbridled enthusiasm for what is obviously tremendous ass, a statement like that makes a shitload of sense.
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Jan 14, 2009 12:03:19 PM CST
The only cool guy with a McG in the title is gone!!
by palpatinefuckedmydog
http://tinyurl.com/8ljoez
R.I.P Patrick McGoohan.
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...you guys are right, Smith in an adaptation of 20K LEAGUES does bring to mind WILD WILD WEST, i.e. not a good thing.
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http://tinyurl.com/5ja449
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C'mon FRED! Whatchu doin down here FRED?!!!
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in the role of a French Doctor Who?
Also, this is proof that McG is a hack. He's got a new movie project, and regardless of whether or not he's the right actor for the role, he wants Wil Smith for pure unadulterated name recognition. -
Wil isn't returning AICN's calls, either.
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was that a rhetorical question? Maybe I wasn't making my stance clear.
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with McG looking for work this fast, this means that despite word that the terminator sequels are a new trilogy and the next one is greenlit, Christian Bale must've insisted that there be a different director. As much as I shit all over Zack Snyder, I'd much much much rather he do those films than McG. At least he'd genuinely try to get Cameron's blessing instead of lying about it.
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MY DICK!
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Cast a fucking Indian. Hopefully you can get part of that 1 billion sized audience in the cinema.
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...begin to cry.
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I think I just heard a thousand talkbackers' heads explode. Can we get Bret Ratner involved in this somehow?
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...probably just hiding from McG so he won't have to say no. Guy's a consummate hack, always has been, and no T4 trailers will make me change my mind until the film is actually out.
Sorry, I meant...so Will won't have to say, "HELL NAW!". -
Jan 14, 2009 6:56:05 PM CST
McG Trying To Find Will Smith Proves This Industry Hard 2 Deal N
by media messiah
When someone in McG's position can't contact Will Smith, it just proves this industry is hard to navigate in. That said, I think Will Smith is all wrong for this movie. Smith tends to takeover projects and alter scripts unnecessarily. He could have starred as Neo in the Matrix, but insisted on changing the script, the reason why Keanu Reeves got the role...and Smith's script tampering continues.But after 7 Pounds, I was too threw with Smith. What a dumb and ugly concept for a movie, and what a dumb and ugly twist ending, if you can call it a twist ending. His films have become all dour these days??? A movie should be made in a way that an audience can relate to it, and unless you are a reckless driver who kills a bunch of people, how can you relate to Smith's character? There is no entry point for the audience to enter the proceedings, as you can't relate to the issues at hand??? How does it mirror your life, or its themes play to, and in, your life, they don't...and can't? And shouldn't a movie entertain, instead of making you feel down??? 7 Pounds shouldn't even have been made. It was just a chance for Smith to prove that he can cry again on command, as an obvious attempt to win an Oscar nomination.
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... so the color of the skin of Smith is right for the role. And Smith is a great actor, so I'm OK. Maybe it's the director that would have to be changed?
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McG is a world-class moron. But you know that already.
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cause i saw him at Leicester square today. im just wondering what happens to the "hollywood" type signage for his name.
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Enough with the dark roles - give us back the swaggerin, swashbuckling hero of previous movies.
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McG...
and Will Smith...
other than that, sounds good! -
The man would be perfect...
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Jan 14, 2009 10:03:26 PM CST
McG wants Will Smith to ride on something that's long and hard a
by thajackal
You didn't say "No Homo"
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NO HOMO?
I THINK YOUR HOMO! -
IN A MOVIE ABOUT WAYNE BRADY'S LIFE NAMED "NO HOMO!" WHERE WE GET TO SEE JUST HOW HOMO HE ACTUALLY IS!
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NO HOMO!
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Will Smith takes you out of the movie, it becomes an episode of fresh prince.
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As Superman! As Gilligan or as Boy George. Will can do anything, the public wants Will Smith in everything!!! We love Will Smith. We masturbate to Will Smith! Yeah really. Who the fuck decided Will Smith was a box office draw? He hasn't had a real hit in 10 years!
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Crazy bastard...not afraid of water either.
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...describe Nemo as Indian. There's hints from other characters that Nemo may be from an Eastern culture and that his features look exotic. There's also an undercurrent of resentment towards British imperialism and arrogance. The conclusion some have drawn, maybe rightly, is that Nemo is Indian. It doesn't mean that he definitely should be Indian in every movie. Like everything, it's open to each director's interpretation.
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It was alluded to in an obvious manner in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and confirmed in the other Captain Nemo books. But Hollywood doesn't care enough to do the movie properly.
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was casting a indian as nemo.
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You motherfuckers know it's coming, and Harry is gonna love it!
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Moore's League or the movie? 'cause if you're talking the funnybook, I got some issues with that statement. And yes, Nemo is Indian, although that isn't really mentioned in 20,000, if memory serves me right, it's something in the sequel. Moore captured the idea of the British Empire "collecting" monsters perfectly - the enemies of the state (there's your Big WIlly connection!) working for the crown against bigger dangers is really not about "getting it right", it's about reinterpreting and creating something new that *may* have far more gravity than the original. Can't really say that "Wide Sargasso Sea" didn't get "Jane Eyre" right, can we?
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...is a language, "Hinduism" is a religion, the followers of said religion are called "Hindus". Citizens of the country are called "Indians", and they can be "Muslim", "Hindu","Sikh", "Christian", "Buddhist", even "Jewish". This also just in - sometimes "Christians" can also be "Catholic", or "Presbyterian", or "Baptist" or "Jesuit", among others. Get an education, please; we "Indians" seem to be doing OK. Over and out.
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At least that would imply they actually cast an Indian as Nemo. LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN sucked but at least they got Nemo's ethnicity right in the casting.
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End of.Yeah, LXG was dodgy, but Shah rocked!
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Damn You Michael Bay
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never read the books.
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Celebrity Center in LA?
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Oh God, they totally wanted to cash in on "Star Wars" with that movie...I would've said "The Black Hole", but this predates it.
Still, it's more plausible than "Wave Rider Nemo".
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Smith as Nemo? Give me a break. He's a better actor than his little snot-nose son, but he isn't Nemo. His last movie just bombed, so maybe he needs a blockbuster, but this will not be it.
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Cant there be one fucking movie/remake in this town where some asshole doesnt try and shoehorn Will Smith in to the lead.
Nemo was a fucking Indian Prince! Hed The Professor was french. Slavery was still going on. The only character they could try and fit him in to would be Ned Land.
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That would work.
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Aww hell naw will I be seeing this or the pg 13 rated terminator salvation Movie. Damn you MCG!Damn you all to hell!
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Then say goodbye to the giant squid. Instead, Nemo is framed by Arronax as the villain trying to destroy the submarine, ZOMG, ITS TEH REALIZM1!!!!11
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Jan 15, 2009 4:56:42 PM CST
McG, I am a detective and have found something amazing for you..
by skyfly
2000 Avenue Of The Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067
USA
Phn: 424-288-2000
Fax: 424-288-2900
http://www.caa.com/ -
I think McG has talent (despite his name), and was saying that we should withhold against this movie. Well, we can begin judging now.
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u must be an asshole.
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