thuganomics85 October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 I have nothing against Brandon Roth, but a spin-off starring Ray Palmer would be beyond stupid. I would even rather watch a Slade spin-off of just him chilling in that cell, Ollie locked him in. Of course, TPTB already torpedoed by dream spin-off: Sara and Nyssa's Adventures as Globe-Trotting Assassins! Thanks for the Colin Salmon link. Walt was a minor character, but I really miss him, and what Colin brings to each episode he's in. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-485831
Tallis October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 (edited) Never mind. Wrong topic. Edited October 20, 2014 by Tallis Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486266
writersblock51 October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 (edited) I liked the tv interview with BR well enough. I am baffled as to why there aren't more interviews with David Ramsey - isn't this next one supposed to have a lot with him in it, too? As for EBR, the only one she's done recently was with CH while they were touring Europe. Why isn't she being interviewed more? And whose decision is it - hers, her agents, the show's or the studios? Edited October 20, 2014 by writersblock51 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486292
Tallis October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 I'm guessing they're holding fire with Emily until 305 as that's 'her' episode. I'd expect a lot of interviews in the days before. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486326
ban1o October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 Katie Cassidy interview. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486343
Kymmi October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 No way am I watching a KC interview until someone tells me it's safe. The last few have scarred me. 10 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486359
ban1o October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 (edited) No way am I watching a KC interview until someone tells me it's safe. The last few have scarred me. I don't know if you trust my opinion but it's not that bad. :) It's a lot better than the written interviews. I didn't have a problem with most of the things she said. Edited October 20, 2014 by ban1o Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486367
writersblock51 October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 Is she wearing someone else's, maybe Quentin's, jacket? Who's taking one for the team? (I'm not volunteering) 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486369
dtissagirl October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 (edited) I offered myself as tribute and watched it. Same stuff as usual, Laurel is strong and a warrior and it's a journey and she's got biceps now. She also doesn't really answer what was being asked a bunch of times, which I always find hilarious. She completely evaded the crossover question [i'm guessing Laurel is not involved in the crossovers?], and she went on for awhile about having to tweak the background story she made up for Laurel as she gets new scripts, which actually gave me hope she'll actually do it for once and stop playing Laurel in 2012. Edited October 20, 2014 by dancingnancy 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486414
catrox14 October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 (edited) I'm sorry but she comes across as so disingenuous. Caity took one for katie not for the team. She also gives a terrible interview. Lol Laurel is not a warrior. She literally said "Laurels journey proves my skills as an actor". I swear she couldn't have meant that. Surely she meant the opportunity to stretch her muscles. Wow what a terrible interview. Edited October 20, 2014 by catrox14 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486419
ban1o October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 (edited) I'm sorry but she comes across as so disingenuous. Caity took one for katie not for the team. She also gives a terrible interview. Lol Laurel is not a warrior. to be fair in the last episode Sara's death had a lot of implications on Oliver and was one of the reasons why Felicity took the job with Ray and the mystery is going to drive the first half of the season, according to the EP's Edited October 20, 2014 by ban1o Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486437
statsgirl October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 (edited) I really believe that the EPs think solving Sara's killing is going to drive the season (and me, I really don't care, I'm sure it's going to be something contrived). But the bottom line is, if they didn't have to make Laurel the BC, Sara would not have died. It's interesting how perceptions can change. When KC put out all those photos of herself working out, I thought she was doing it to show doubters that yes, she can do the BC physical stuff. But now that Sara's dead and KC doesn't have to prove to anyone she's going to be BC, it looks like they, like the picture of her being fitted for her mask, are "Look at me, aren't I great?" I watched the first part of the interview. What I get is a)smugness and b) a total lack of preparation. There are some obvious questions she's going to be asked (e.g. about her relationship with Ted Grant). For heaven's sake, if you're that bad at interviews, prepare some answers in advance. (And stop spinning around in the chair like a 5 year old, but that may be just me.) She's really gone blonde. Edited October 20, 2014 by statsgirl 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486457
catrox14 October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 (edited) Sure it effects everyone else. But the reason was for Laurels arc. Cassidy seemed very nervous but also very cocky. What a weird and awkward interview. Edited October 20, 2014 by catrox14 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486469
ban1o October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 (edited) She completely evaded the crossover question [i'm guessing Laurel is not involved in the crossovers?], She sounded like she didn't want to give away spoilers, since that episode is so far ahead. I'm pretty sure she in the crossover (well the Arrow part). She was in Vancouver during part of the filming and she usually leaves Vancouver when she isn't filming, Edited October 20, 2014 by ban1o Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486476
Genki October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 to be fair in the last episode Sara's death had a lot of implications on Oliver and was one of the reasons why Felicity took the job with Ray and the mystery is going to drive the first half of the season, according to the EP's True but, those storylines could occur regardless of Sara's death. Laurel's journey to specifically driven by this event. Also I'm already bored with the mystery aspect of who killed Sara. Thanks @dancingnancy, @catrox14 & @ban1o for watching and reporting back. I have no intention of watching anything to do with KC or Laurel's journey 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486479
Velocity23 October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 (edited) she isnt in the crossover. She was in Dallas i think for 2 weeks. I think she also barely if at all in the Cupid episode. Also there was that exchange with James Bamford where she said she wanted to be there when they were filming/preparing for the shoot. So if she is in it. Then only for a brief time. Edited October 20, 2014 by Velocity23 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486490
JJ928 October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 (edited) Katie is so awkward and confused in these interviews. The whole time her voice is cracking, she avoids eye contact, & spent most of the time looking down. I wanted to get something from this video, something that has been missing from her written interviews & it's just worse. I feel like she has no idea what is going on in the show or with her character, at least that's how she comes off. When they asked her about the difference between Sara's Canary and what Laurel's potential Canary would be, she went on about how Sara was Canary & maybe Laurel will move towards becoming Black Canary. The fact that she made that distinction, making sure they knew she was going to be a whole new character (even though Sara was the first BC like DLL's mom in the comics), and not just the Canary that Sara left behind - annoyed me. After establishing that they knew that there is Canary & Black Canary, all she said was that Sara was strong but Laurel has inner strength. As someone who didn't care about Laurel before hand, and finds myself really disliking her after they killed Sara to further her arc... I'm just further in the dislike zone after this video. Edited October 20, 2014 by JJ928 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486502
strikera0 October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 (edited) Watching that KC interview was like pulling teeth. I'm sure she's a nice girl in real life, but she seems to be very inarticulate. She spoke for over 10 minutes in that video, but I got nothing of substance out of her answers. Edited October 20, 2014 by strikera0 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486504
apinknightmare October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 (edited) After making sure that they we knew that there is Canary & Black Canary, all she said was that Sara was strong but Laurel has inner strength. Yeah, after surviving a shipwreck and working with an unstable scientist who did god knows what to her, surviving her LoA training and dealing with not only the emotional impact of being an assassin but also the aftermath of being one, trying to transition back into society and live a normal life before giving all of that up and returning to a life she hated - a life she tried to kill herself to leave - in order to protect her family and her city. God, Sara really was an emotional lightweight! Edited October 20, 2014 by apinknightmare 21 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486521
wonderwall October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 Sara was strong but Laurel has inner strength I have trouble believing this. Laurel has no inner strength as far as I'm concerned. She's motivated by anger and revenge and to me anger does not equate to strength. Felicity epitomizes inner strength, in fact, that's how the EPs describe her ('inner steel'). Regardless, Sara had more inner strength than Laurel. Even though she doubted herself at times, she never quit and she never questioned her beliefs. Laurel on the other hand can't even tell her father than his youngest daughter is dead because she's scared. How is that inner strength? It's just cowardly. 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486527
TanyaKay October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 Who's taking one for the team? (I'm not volunteering) I did and it is just as nauseating as the rest of them interviews with absolutely nothing new. She woke up one day and she was like .... aww I have guns. Yikes. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486528
statsgirl October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 I'm sure she's a nice girl in real life, but she seems to be very inarticulate. She spoke for over 10 minutes in that video, but I got nothing of substance out of her comments. Does anyone remember the TV show Wishbone? Wishbone had a great line when he was playing Cyrano de Bergerac and describing Christian "There's nothing there behind those curls." I don't want to be mean and everyone says KC is a nice person but I can't get that line out of my mind when I see an interview with her. In print, the writer can at least group things more cohesively. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486545
ban1o October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 (edited) she isnt in the crossover. She was in Dallas i think for 2 weeks. I think she also barely if at all in the Cupid episode. Also there was that exchange with James Bamford where she said she wanted to be there when they were filming/preparing for the shoot. So if she is in it. Then only for a brief time. Based on her instagram she was there for a few days of filming I think. Watching that KC interview was like pulling teeth. I'm sure she's a nice girl in real life, but she seems to be very inarticulate. She spoke for over 10 minutes in that video, but I got nothing of substance out of her comments. well she can't reveal any spoilers. All of the actors on the show (except maybe Stephen) struggle with answering the questions without giving spoilers. Like all I got from WIlla's interviews is "The Thea Queen that left Starling City is not the Thea Queen that returns" lol. Edited October 20, 2014 by ban1o Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486548
Velocity23 October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 (edited) what posts? I remember she posted a pic with stunt guys from 306. But nothing from 307 or 308. I do know that she did 2 cons in the time when those 2 episodes were being filmed. Edited October 20, 2014 by Velocity23 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486561
TanyaKay October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 (edited) Well she can't reveal any spoilers. All of the actors on the show (except maybe Stephen) struggle with answering the questions without giving spoilers. Like all I got from WIlla's interviews is "The Thea Queen that left Starling City is not the Thea Queen that returns" lol. I disagree. No one reveals spoilers and but everyone is a lot more coherent and sensible than her. Have you ever seen any interviews with either David Ramsey or Emily Bett Rickards? They know their characters so well and always have very comprehensive, smart and coherent answers. KC, I believe is not really a smart person. She can memorize lines and say her dialogues but she cannot really talk about a character that she has been playing since February 2012 to save her life. Edited October 20, 2014 by TanyaKay 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486571
catrox14 October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 Based on her instagram she was there for a few days of filming I think. well she can't reveal any spoilers. All of the actors on the show (except maybe Stephen) struggle with answering the questions without giving spoilers. Like all I got from WIlla's interviews is "The Thea Queen that left Starling City is not the Thea Queen that returns" lol. And that is a perfectly acceptable and PROFESSIONAL response. Katie would do well to follow suit. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486603
icandigit October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 (edited) I do like that question. What makes her canary different from the other one? It would have been a great opportunity for her to distinguish herself and get folks interested in her character. We didn't get to see allot of the first canary's solo work, so story-wise it could be interesting. To bad it won't be. A good starting place would be the difference between starting with LOA vs, her canary starting in Starling. It is weird for me because not knowing the real answers to the questions asked I could come up with some good answers. I guess not everyone has that ability. Edited October 20, 2014 by icandigit 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486611
dtissagirl October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 (edited) re: Laurel in the crossover: maybe she's in the episode, no idea, but the way KC evaded the question made me think she's not involved in the parts related to the Flash gang being in Star City . Edited October 20, 2014 by dancingnancy Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486614
catrox14 October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 At this point I don't know why she keeps doing interviews. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486619
statsgirl October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 She's the show's leading lady. And now that Laurel is going to be the BC, the show's p.r. department want people to be excited about Laurel. But they really should give her some coaching. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486628
icandigit October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 I've never had the desire to be in pr. But, she makes me want to sit her down and show her how she can sell this ish. People may actually watch the storyline and not enjoy it, but I'd make damn sure to have people hyped up about the possibility beforehand. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486651
catrox14 October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 She's the show's leading lady. And now that Laurel is going to be the BC, the show's p.r. department want people to be excited about Laurel. But they really should give her some coaching. know she is the leading g lady on paper, but she is a terrible interview. If it were me I would put a gag order on her Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-486654
Sakura12 October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 (edited) At the Dallas con Caity Lotz said she knew about Sara dying since the finale. Edited October 21, 2014 by Sakura12 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-487698
JayKay October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 Bummer. She's a trooper. Wish I did, could have saved me an hour. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-487765
catrox14 October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 How much do I love this photo? A lot. The Olicity someone added but I love the photo. Man, they are so great together. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-487780
Sakura12 October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 (edited) She also said secretly she was happy that everyone was so sad and pissed that she died. lol Then she did talk about Laurel and how she liked Laurel's arc last season even thought she knows most people didn't and she thinks that Laurel will make a great Canary because of the darkness she faced in season 2. See, it's not hard is to talk about the other actors and the characters they play. However I did like that even CL mentions that people didn't like Laurel's barely there drug and alcohol problem last season. Edited October 21, 2014 by Sakura12 14 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-487783
catrox14 October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 Oh gods. So even Caity confirmed Laurel is on pace to be the Canary. Well fuck that shit. Off to the Thread of Bitter. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-487812
NumberCruncher October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 She also said secretly she was happy that everyone was so sad and pissed that she died. lol Then she did talk about Laurel and how she liked Laurel's arc last season even thought she knows most people didn't and she thinks that Laurel will make a great Canary because of the darkness she faced in season 2. See, it's not hard is to talk about the other actors and the characters they play. However I did like that even CL mentions that people didn't like Laurel's barely there drug and alcohol problem last season. Good for her. I'm glad she knows people appreciated her character so much and for keeping it classy. I wish nothing but great things for Caity. 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-487815
Genki October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 @catrox14 where is that photo from? Caity is lovely...still did all that promotion even though she already knew Sara was doomed. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-488145
catrox14 October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 It was on SA's Facebook page. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-488245
foreverevolving October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 I'm 90% sure that a photoshop job. Stephen position just looks off to Emily's. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-488341
statsgirl October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 Poor SA. He sees a lot of his hard work going to hell in a Laurel basket. The picture is photo shopped. EBR's photo was taken from the shoot they did for last season. His may have been too. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-488342
catrox14 October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 Awww :(. Well sorry for that. I didn't realize it was a shopped job. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-488346
statsgirl October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 Don't be sad. If it was on SA's facebook page, he's supporting it too. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-488359
AnalyzeAndCritique October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 (edited) Poor SA. He sees a lot of his hard work going to hell in a Laurel basket.Statsgirl for the win!One of the worst parts of Sara dying is losing CL and her interviews. Good on her for being honest about her feelings on the fan's reactions. Edited October 21, 2014 by AnalyzeAndCritique Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-488593
writersblock51 October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 I love how Caity Lotz is handling the press about this - she's shown humor, grace and professionalism throughout. At his NYCC panel, SA said that he had no doubt that she'd land another great job soon - he was very complimentary about her. I hope she does find another job (I know she's already on Mad Men but it's a small role, I think) very soon. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-488816
Velocity23 October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 https://twitter.com/NatalieAbrams/status/524576285226721280 TY LORD! Emily is there! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-489166
BkWurm1 October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 She literally said "Laurels journey proves my skills as an actor". I swear she couldn't have meant that. Surely she meant the opportunity to stretch her muscles. Originally "to prove" meant to test and show ability which is why we still talk about people being tested on the proving grounds...but I'm rather doubtful she would be using a rather anachronistic definition. Taking the modern definition "demonstrate the truth or existence of (something) by evidence or argument" then she really is saying that Laurel's journey demonstrates the truth about her skills as an actor. I guess I agree, but that's not a good thing. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-489275
Chaser October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 @Velocity23 - It all makes sense now. KC and her must watch the same show. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-489345
Guest October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 I just read on tumblr that while at RingCon, Manu Bennett said the makers of Arrow called him a few days ago... This could mean anything but...Anyone else excited by the potential? I loved Slade. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2872-social-media-and-behind-the-scenes-aka-everything-else-not-news-and-media/page/47/#findComment-490532
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