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Some Very Cool Concept Art From Joseph Kosinki's TRON LEGACY Follow-Up, OBLIVION!!
Some lovely and intriguing concept art for OBLIVION (starring Tom Cruise) has appeared online, via i09. This one's from Joseph Kosinki, the visual mastermind who brought us TRON LEGACY back in 2010. A film I enjoyed tremendously, despite a few pacing issues. Saw a bit of it again on cable the other night. Even knowing what's coming, some of style its imagery truly knocks me out.
A few samples from of i09's OBLIVION gallery images appear herein...click any pic to see more!
Also starring Morgan Freeman and Olga Kurylenko, and featuring a score by M.8.3, OBLIVION is scheduled to release July 2013.
Thanks to David for the calling these pics to our attention!
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Whatever happened to this guy's Black Hole remake? Was looking forward to that.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 9:32 a.m. CST
Only saw Tron:Legacy recently and thought it was an instant classic.
by Gary Makin
Should've seen it in a theatre.
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Loved every second of it, easily the best 3d film I've seen. Great sound, music and visuals.
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is both hilarious and crap at the same time.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 9:44 a.m. CST
Wait a minute... So Tron Legacy didn't have a colon? What's with all the missing colons? Star Trek Into Darkness... Terminator Salvation, etc...
by Gary Makin
Colon.
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The truth of the matter is Tron:Legacy sucked and was a huge letdown. It is NOT a "classic", but is a classic disappointment. End of line...
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And I can't stand 3D. I'm going out of my way to see The Hobbit in 2D.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 9:54 a.m. CST
Might want to work on your headlines, Merrick, I thought this was a sequel to Tron Legacy at first.
by googamooga
Just sayin...
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By the way, I'm typing my comments on a Word document from now on, then cutting and pasting them into the reply boxes - so I can see what the fuck I'm writing.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 10 a.m. CST
Nothing wrong with Tron legacy except we need the sequels with dillinger and the MCP that are introduced in the extras. They were shooting for the moon with legacy and I respect the shit out of most of their decisions. They
by UltraTron
just needed more movies to tell this thing. The next one would be the release of the MCP on the net and Flynn jr would have to release the backup of his dad on the net to combat it. He would have needed to journey to the darkest parts of the net to accomplish that. Oh what could have been.
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Legacy could've been an instant classic, but the nightclub owner channeled so much funky Matrix sequel gunk it splattered the whole movie with campcum.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 10:01 a.m. CST
Not crazy about the ship design I must say. Seems awful open and impracticle.
by UltraTron
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But it looks pretty, so who am I to complain.
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Is this like Bionicle? Only it's a new LEGO that doesn't snap together at all, its Lego: Impracticle
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Dec. 5, 2012, 10:20 a.m. CST
Tron Legacy was boring, colorless, and joyless
by sasquatch_with_a_swatch_watch
basically the opposite of the original movie, which was all kinds of old-fashioned matinee groovy
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In that it looked pretty, but bored the shit out of me before it even reached the final act.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 10:22 a.m. CST
I'm still waiting for someone to adapt Jack Vance's Durdane trilogy
by quicksilver80
Anyone?
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Not sure how that's supposed to work
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Dec. 5, 2012, 10:33 a.m. CST
Sanitykaos, the two are unrelated. Tron and Oblivion are two different movies.
by MrWug
The headline is a little misleading.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 10:34 a.m. CST
Semi-Serious Question: Does is MATTER that a vehicle design makes no sense in a sci-fi movie, as long as it looks cool?
by Royston Lodge
After all, most vehicles in Star Wars, Star Trek, BSG, etc, etc, make little sense either. This thing's no LESS practical than an X-Wing or a Viper, which are both wildly unaerodynamic. Maybe my problem with this vehicle design is that it's so OBVIOUSLY based on real-world helicopters like the Aerospatialle Gazelle, which immediately points out why the design is so ridiculous. But it looks pretty, so why does it bug me so much?
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Dec. 5, 2012, 10:36 a.m. CST
So a Bell 47 helicopter and a Harrier jumpjet fuck and
by gerry derboven
this is what comes out? Still, I'd love to see more original sci-fi. Legacy was a stylish, awesomely soundtracked movie but hollow in the inside. And people: a follow-up isn't the same as a sequel. I would've thought you people would know the difference!
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That was the most interesting news in this piece.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 10:57 a.m. CST
The design of the jet copter actually makes lots of sense.
by Stereotypical Evil Archer
Incredibly huge field of view, perfect for dogfights; looks very maneuverable and fairly compact, also perfect for dogfights and ground support. All the conveniences of a copter without the worries of the blades. Largest problem may be speed, but humans can't survive supersonic hard banks anyways, so supersonic isn't that much of advantage unless you need to get somewhere or leave somewhere fast.
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Might be seeing them on Saturday in fact
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They're amazing.
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...looks like it's right out of the Kirk Douglas film Saturn 3.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 11:19 a.m. CST
Am I the only one who thinks these images look pretty neat?
by Mystery Roach
I love the original Tron. Legacy is definitely a mixed bag though. I like the way it looks, but not as much as the original. Most of the visual effects are great, but the de-aging effect is awful. It's a fairly interesting expansion of the ideas contained in the first film, except that it missed the point completely. All in all I can enjoy it quite a bit if I'm in the right mood, but it doesn't come close to touching the original. I'll probably be interested in seeing this unless the trailer convinces me otherwise... and with Tom Cruise in it there's a good chance of that, although he's been in enough good or great movies for me not to write them off immediately just because he's in them.
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I wasn't as impressed back in the day by the original TRON, and I am both a movie geek and a sci-fi computer geek so it should have blown me away. While LEGACY wasn't so awesome as to throw into the sci-fi epic classic category (IMO). I still enjoyed it very much....I also enjoyed John Carter and PROMETHIUS too. Go figure, but I really did think that Lucas did a fumble with the STAR WARS prequels...especially episode 1.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 11:50 a.m. CST
I was just wondering about what style of composer(s) Kosinki would pair with this film as "Tron: Legacy" would not have been the same without Daft Punk's soundtrack.
by ChaunceyGardiner
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Dec. 5, 2012, 11:50 a.m. CST
I predict Tron Legacy will become more highly regarded as the years pass, like the original.
by Gary Makin
It's the best looking and sounding SF movie since Blade Runner.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 11:52 a.m. CST
So hearing that M83 is provideing the score, well, my level of interest begins at excitement and from there ascends.
by ChaunceyGardiner
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Dec. 5, 2012, 11:54 a.m. CST
(Whenever I imagine a contemporary "Brave New World" film adaptation it is a combination of the music of Kraftwerk and M83 with which I picture it.)
by ChaunceyGardiner
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One of the guys who worked on set told me the whole plot before I could stop him. Obviously, I won't post it here unless asked. I wanted to kill him, but I was pacified because it wasn't the worst plot I'd ever heard. This has the potential to be better than decent. Oh, and I've seen iPhone pictures of the physical model of that aircraft that they shot with on green-screen... looked awesome.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 12:25 p.m. CST
TRON LEGACY is one of the most visually stunning films since THE MATRIX
by SmokieGeezer
I can't believe jagoff's here are posting negatives! DAFT PUNK's soundtrack was awesome, The Sirens and Quorra still give me a boner and their was not a trade dispute or Jar Jar in site. END OF LINE
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You can dig on the "pacing" issues (I saw none) sometimes unrealistic young Bridges effects and lack of Tron himself but anyone with eyes and ears has to admit that it's one the best looking/sounding films to put in a home theater system and CRANK up. Scene after scene of neon coolness. Blows so many summer movies out of the water. I'll take Tron Legacy over Avengers any day of the week.
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Can't stand that maniac. Hope Kaminski pulls through. And while Tron Legacy was a beauty to look at, not much really happened spectacle or plot-wise. Half of the movie was flashbacks of things that occurred years ago. I expect more in the next sequel.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 12:43 p.m. CST
And the headline is very deceptive. I though this was Tron: Oblivion news. I vote Kosinski for a new Star Wars director.
by Quake II
For a new director, Joseph Kosinki earned my respect with Legacy. Great with action (no shaky-cam and cool choreography), visual effects, handles actors well and really crafted a solid film. I will gladly follow Kosinski into his next project. Kosinski should be handed a new Star Wars movie. He would definately turn out something cooler and less dull than episodes 1-3.
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Jesus Christ. Just had a listen to a few tracks off Hurry Up, We're Dreaming. Absolutely amazing. Thanks for the heads up guys. Will be seeing this film upon release if only for the music.
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Well I guess I'm officially stoked for that.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 1 p.m. CST
stereotypical evil archer: Without a lift rotor, why does it (seem to) have a tail rotor?
by Royston Lodge
Ok, there doesn't seem to be a propellor in that circular tail section, but it sure looks like the tail rotor housing from a Gazelle helicopter. What function does it serve, if any?! Also, is this thing an atmospheric craft or a spacecraft? Let me be clear, I think it LOOKS really neat. Like a cross between a Bell 47, a Gazelle, and a Corporate Sector IRD Fighter, with an Apache sensor pod perched on top. I simply don't get how a helicopter design works for what's clearly not a helicopter. Of course, if it's able the generate debate and buzz for the movie, the design has served its purpose.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 1:01 p.m. CST
Tron Legacy is visually impecable. Kosinski did an incredible job.
by vetepalapinga
The problem (for many or some) is plot and the lack of action in the second half. But you can't possibly catch all the little things in every scene with one viewing.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 1:08 p.m. CST
I agree with quake. Kosinski should be on that short list for SW director
by vetepalapinga
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Dec. 5, 2012, 1:10 p.m. CST
It also reminds me of the GI Joe Sky Hawk, another vehicle that didn't make a lick of sense.
by Royston Lodge
http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/84/skyhawk/
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With a Matrix twist. The Toys will RISE!
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it's a really crappy film lacking in any original ideas. The fact we get the same uninspired director does not bode well for my hopes of a good imaginative movie.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 1:52 p.m. CST
Any clue as to the plot of this movie? Just curious.
by Squinty CGI Flynn
We're in dire need of some quality sci-fi. Tron Legacy was promising but became a major letdown. Like Prometheus, very beautiful to look at but not really worth a second viewing. I think the artwork looks cool though. I just hope seeing it in motion doesn't come off looking like one of Kosinski's car commercials.
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Needed more Olivia Wilde, though. Everything needs more Olivia Wilde.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 2:15 p.m. CST
Never saw either Tron so I can't say one way or the other.
by kindofabigdeal
From everything that I've seen and heard both movies are meh. I guess I'll never know because nothing about these seem slightly interesting to me. With that I'm leaving this talkback.
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It was a single space ship set, a cave, and the donut the Engineers chill in. Dodgy CGI creatures... uninspired CGI creaters at that. Okay ship design and retro cool spacesuits. Otherwise, not ambitious or particularly impressive to look at. Fuck, the big set piece was the giant donut rolling over Charlize. Alien and Aliens for that matter did a better job of creating a real enviroment for the characters with more atmosphere and realism at a tenth of the price.
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Legacy's best part was the music. I wouldn't be surprised if that was the same for this movie. But, why's everyone whining about that air ship? It's kind of obvious how it "works," though the ball at the top and the legs could have been done better. But then again, this is preproduction art, so who knows what the thing looks like in the final movie...
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and I got excited. TRON LEGACY is the best 2 hour music video ever. It got a little muddied at the end but I really want the next one and am crossing my fingers Disney is still going through with it even with the Star Wars news. Heck, if we could get sequels to John Carter I would be pleased too. I really enjoyed it as a family friendly adventure movie. Now, having said all that, this Oblivion film looks interesting. I love the bleak concept art. Here's hoping this film will get our arm hairs standing on end like the first Matrix film did.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 2:45 p.m. CST
M83 is doing the score?!?!? Holy Fucking Shit im already sold!
by Tank Williams
This quickly shot to the list of must see films for me. I loved Tron Legacy and the Daft Punk score rocked! Good music is a good start to a great film people!
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Dec. 5, 2012, 2:49 p.m. CST
Why do those drawings look like a combo of The Matrix and Sucker Punch?
by openthepodbaydoorshal
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Dec. 5, 2012, 2:49 p.m. CST
why do they ruin all these cool-looking movies by putting tom cruise in them
by Stephen
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Dec. 5, 2012, 2:51 p.m. CST
Wheeew, THough Tom Cruise was going to star in the next Tron
by mistergreen
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Dont know what the movie is about but its going to be shit, just like every movie in the last 10 years. Oblivion: Elder Scrolls IV would probably make a better movie.
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in the next TRON! crap, no...
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Dec. 5, 2012, 3:44 p.m. CST
Hit the link and look at pic #2. That looks amazing. So do a lot of the landscapes
by kidicarus
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Seriously? I thought this was an article about a sequel to Tron: Legacy.
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(GREAT film btw!)is going to be called Tron:Oblivion and stars Tom Cruise?!? Weird!!!
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Dec. 5, 2012, 4:08 p.m. CST
Photo #1 at the link looks like an updated George Jetson house.
by Royston Lodge
I didn't look at the enbiggened photos before. Now that I've seen the high-rez photos, this looks way more like space opera than hard sci-fi, which means there's no need for the vehicle design to be realistic. I retract all complaints.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 4:21 p.m. CST
Tron Legacy isn't perfect, but when it works, it's the best eye & ear candy ever
by SifoDyasJr
I've run Tron Legacy through my Blu ray player more than any other film. I wish this was news about the sequel. Hurry up and announce the next one, Disney!
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Has there been any word? Last I heard they were in the "planning stages" but that was like 2 years ago. It didn't explode at the box office, but it sure as hell didn't do bad enough to not earn another one. Considering some of the other shit films that are allowed sequels.
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I'm glad they're finally being courted by their visual counterpart. having seen them live i can only say it will be worth seeing this film if only to hear them on a big theatre sound system.
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The teaser trailer debuts with The Hobbit. Just so you guys know...
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Dec. 5, 2012, 4:59 p.m. CST
Enjoyed Tron Legacy, but it would've been vastly better
by Bedknobs and Boomsticks
if they hadn't had Garrett Hedlund in there. It should've just been about K Flynn helping Quorra stop Clu's plan, and escaping to the outside world. Olivia was surprisingly charismatic in the role; it seemed like she took it seriously, yet was having fun. Hedlund was a plank. She should've been the protagonist.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 4:59 p.m. CST
Also, please get VNV Nation for the score, if they make a sequel.
by Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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Dec. 5, 2012, 5:18 p.m. CST
That ship looks like it would be great in a dogfight. It would also do well in a dogfight.
by Fries Against
I think in a dogfight it would be awesome. Very practical for dogfights. If there is a dogfight in Tron this is the ship that should be doing the dogfighting.
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Tron is fun right out of the box, but repeated viewings of Legacy makes Tron feel... well.. less. Tron Uprising is is pretty great too. Lotz of Tron in that.
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It's M83, like the galaxy designation. And technically they are not a band, it's one dude.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 6:06 p.m. CST
Reminds me of the dog fighter Matt LeBlanc uses in Lost in Space
by AttackingClone
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Dec. 5, 2012, 6:30 p.m. CST
TRON LEGACY is good. I felt slightly let down by the interior sets and props... in the first TRON everything glowed from inside. This was a bit too organic.
by Autodidact
But that's a quibble. I liked the film and will pick up the 3D blu-ray when I have a 3D TV. It has an amazing musical score that's for sure.
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Dec. 5, 2012, 6:36 p.m. CST
It is an odd vehicle design. Not very aesthetically pleasing...but vehicle designs can't all be the same and 'cook' designs aren't always a priority.
by Sean
Still, Kosinski's visual sense from Tron was outfuckingstanding. I am instantly interested in anything he does. He is still one of my top picks to take over Star Wars. Think of how cohesively he was able to retain the dominant theme of light in the design of Tron. Nothing was at odds with itself. Seamless. This guy can do that...get a universal stylistic sense for Star Wars, while also allowing some breathing room for all the different species and factions.
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And the following Friday in wide release? Or did I miss a rescheduling?
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Dec. 5, 2012, 10:31 p.m. CST
Wich bozo had to suck cock to get another Tron movie made?
by chien_sale
the Tron sequel was blandest film I've ever seen
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that looks far beyond dystopian. That looks DARK. I likey.
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That's one of my space ship designs! WTF! Where did they dig that up! OMG!!
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Dec. 6, 2012, 10:18 p.m. CST
Bring it! I like Trong Legacy more on repeated viewings than I thought I would.
by Jaka
Yes, it is slow. I don't even know how anybody could argue that point. But it's real easy on the eyes and the story is interesting enough. I definitely look forward to revisiting that world in less than 20-whatever years. <p> Olga Kurylenko gets naked a lot. Naked Olga Kurylenko Tron.... yeah... I know. Not happening. But it wouldn't suck if it did.
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But I decided to let it go. Thank you for taking care of it, anyway.
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