tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21493585796791994532023-11-21T18:10:38.859-06:00Cinema South DakotaChad Coppesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13218423022888255861noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149358579679199453.post-40634004507734072482021-01-07T11:23:00.004-06:002021-01-08T14:08:26.202-06:00Johnny Vik aka The Hunted<p> Johnny Vik (also known as The Hunted) is a 1977 movie about a military veteran who has post-war issues and gets into trouble with the local police after urinating in public. Apparently based on a true story, it is very similar to the "First Blood" Rambo movie starring Sylvester Stallone with less violence.</p><p>Filming was done in Custer and around the southern Black Hills. If you are familiar with those areas, you will surely recognize many locations. I was pleasantly surprised to identify the "old gym" in the old Custer High School where I spent many hours working on play productions, disc jockeying school dances and attending pep rallies. 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This is looking like a great documentary!Chad Coppesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13218423022888255861noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149358579679199453.post-84945698519112485992015-04-04T10:37:00.002-05:002015-04-04T10:37:57.777-05:00I Am Sturgis fundraising underwayWith the 75th anniversary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally looming this August and wild predictions of over a million bikers attending, there will no doubt be numerous film crews covering the event. <b><i>I Am Sturgis</i></b> is one of the first to be announced and looks to be a very good documentary.<br />
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A Kickstarter fundraising campaign is underway. Well-known South Dakota motorcycle builder Brian Klock serves as executive producer and a very talented crew of filmmakers are putting <b><i>I Am Sturgis</i></b> together. Check out how you can support the efforts at the <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/338580709/i-am-sturgis-the-movie">I Am Sturgis Kickstarter page</a>.
Chad Coppesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13218423022888255861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149358579679199453.post-24804844144478931592015-03-02T19:01:00.002-06:002015-03-02T19:01:54.959-06:00Dust of War coming to a store near youOn March 17, the South Dakota-made post-apocalyptic thriller "Dust Of War" will be available in Walmarts nationwide and at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">www.amazon.com</a>.<br />
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Filmed on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, <b><i>"Neither Wolf Nor Dog," </i></b>is the story of a Lakota elder played by well-known South Dakota actor David Bald Eagle who convinces a white writer played by Christopher Sweeney to tell the story of his people.<br />
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The cast also includes Richard Ray Whitman, Lakota actor Tatanka Means and <i><b>"Longmire" </b></i>fans willl recognize Zahn McClarnon.<br />
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A Kickstarter campaign is underway to provide funds for finishing and distributing the film. <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/126766071/neither-wolf-nor-dog-movie">The Kickstarter page</a> is where you can check out the trailer and much more information about the movie. Scroll down to the second video on the page to see the trailer.<br />
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You can also keep up with the film's progress on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/neitherwolfnordog/timeline">"Neither Wolf Nor Dog" Facebook page</a>.<br />
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The Molli Cameron-directed, Chocolate Eyes Production film has a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LakotaGirls/timeline">Facebook page</a> with lots of behind the scenes photos.
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Costner, who co-produced, directed and starred in the movie, is not expected to
participate in this year’s events but will be invited and encouraged to
participate in next year’s 25th anniversary of the release of the movie.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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100 Pierre, Fort Pierre and central South Dakota residents were directly
involved in the making of the movie. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Stevens of Pierre, who was a production assistant and van driver during the
filming and is production coordinator of the planning committee, said the free weekend
will be an opportunity for those involved with the movie to come together and
share their experiences.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have a wide variety of experiences represented with our speakers,” Stevens said. “Everyone who is interested
is invited to attend any or all of these sessions.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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D. Vogt, director of the South Dakota State Historical Society at the Cultural
Heritage Center in Pierre and a member of the planning committee, noted the
historical significance of the movie.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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commemoration of past events, such as the ‘Dances With Wolves’ 25<sup>th</sup>
anniversary of filming the movie, provides us with the opportunity to reflect
and gather the history of the event,” Vogt said. “The South Dakota State
Historical Society is careful about what we collect for the archives and
museum, and these types of events can bring to our attention new information
and material on a particularly significant event. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“Twenty-five
years ago, South Dakota was celebrating its 100<sup>th</sup> anniversary and
the State Historical Society was moving into the new Cultural Heritage Center,
and at the same time an Academy Award winning movie was being filmed in central
and western South Dakota,” Vogt added. “‘Dances With Wolves’ brought new
attention to our state, and we benefited from a better understanding of our
history and a draw of tourists to South Dakota.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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free event, at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel, kicks off Friday at 7 p.m. CDT:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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General Manager Rick Murray, who also held that position 25 years ago when much
of the cast stayed at the hotel;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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worked for the state Department of Tourism at the time and assisted Costner and
Co-Producer Jim Wilson with site locations in central and western South Dakota;
and<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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videotaped much of the production, will then show and discuss much of his
behind-the-scenes footage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the planning committee, then working for the Capital Journal, who will discuss
press coverage of the filming;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and son who worked on set construction and in the art department;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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member who was an on-camera American Indian villager throughout the film and who
also assisted casting directors with on-camera Lakota extras;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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worked on the locations crew at Houck Buffalo Ranch and also assisted with
construction;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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siblings whose business, Wegner Auto, provided vehicles for the cast and crew;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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member and Civil War re-enactor who appeared in several scenes in central and
western South Dakota as both a federal and confederate soldier; and<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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member and Civil War extra whose scenes were cut from the theatrical version.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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evening will end with any other members of the public being able to share their
experiences.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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weekend will conclude with a Sunday morning trip to near the Houck Buffalo
Ranch southwest of Fort Pierre, where much of the film was shot, to see buffalo
and horses. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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similar event may be held in Rapid City this fall, giving Black Hills-area
people a chance to share their memories.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Chad Coppesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13218423022888255861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149358579679199453.post-24994326402808181172014-06-28T09:02:00.000-05:002014-06-28T09:02:08.871-05:00SD Film Museum now openSouth Dakota now has its own display of movies filmed in the state at the South Dakota Film Museum, located inside the <i><b>"Dances With Wolves"</b></i> Movie Set south of Rapid City.
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Not only are you visiting the actual buildings where Lt. John J. Dunbar received his orders for posting on the frontier, but you can check out posters, lobby cards and information from every movie filmed in South Dakota.
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The museum is also represented online, including a great filmography and a list of movie actors and directors from the state. Check it out at <a href="http://mountrushmoretours.com/fort-hays/museum.html">South Dakota Film Museum</a>.<br />
<br />Chad Coppesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13218423022888255861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149358579679199453.post-26846076854929354552014-06-10T22:00:00.000-05:002014-06-18T20:38:00.200-05:00A big year for Dances With Wolves fansThis year marks the 25th anniversary of the filming of South Dakota's biggest movie - <b><i>"Dances With Wolves."</i></b> Several acknowledgements of the event are underway.<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>South Dakota Magazine</b> has already run a great article about the anniversary in their <a href="http://www.southdakotamagazine.com/archive">May/June 2014 issue</a>. Magazine publisher Bernie Hunhoff also visited the South Dakota Public Broadcasting studios to discuss the movie and its lasting impact on the state. <a href="http://listen.sdpb.org/post/dances-wolves-25-years-later">Listen here</a>.
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<strong>The Pierre Capitol Journal</strong> covered the Dances effect on central South Dakota in <a href="http://www.capjournal.com/news/when-hollywood-came-to-the-plains-remembering-dances-with-wolves/article_a1e32eb0-f304-11e3-8672-0019bb2963f4.html">a story by David Rookhuyzen</a>.<br />
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Bill Stevens of Pierre, who worked as a vehicle driver during the filming, has a committee formed to create an anniversary celebration in the capitol city July 18-20. There are possibilities of more commemorations in other locations as the year goes on.<br />
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The South Dakota-made post-apocalyptic thriller <b><i>"Dust Of War"</i></b> is now available through numerous outlets.</div>
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Check out the trailer at <a href="http://www.scifi-movies.com/english/short-0004399-dust-of-war-2013.htm">SciFi Movies</a> and at <a href="http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dust_of_war_2014/">Rotten Tomatoes</a>.</div>
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<br />Chad Coppesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13218423022888255861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149358579679199453.post-60499084865692955862014-04-24T14:34:00.000-05:002014-04-24T14:34:22.377-05:00Redfield's Pheasant City Drive In continues on!New owners and good news from Redfield! The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pheasant-City-Drive-In-Theatre/1413718372229772">Pheasant City Drive In</a> will open with a digital projector this summer.<br />
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KELO television brings us the story - <a href="http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/redfield-drive-in-to-stay-open/?id=163504">http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/redfield-drive-in-to-stay-open/?id=163504</a><br />
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Keep up with all the Pheasant City news at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pheasant-City-Drive-In-Theatre/1413718372229772">their Facebook page</a>.<br />
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Chad Coppesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13218423022888255861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149358579679199453.post-44639737548521570772014-04-22T19:42:00.003-05:002014-04-22T19:43:34.319-05:00Dust of War gets distribution deal<b><i><a href="http://www.dustofwarmovie.com/">"Dust of War,"</a></i></b> the post-apocalyptic film from the plains of South Dakota will be distributed worldwide soon and Sci-Fi Magazine has taken note.
Here's an excerpt of Sci-Fi Magazine's <b><i>"Dust Of War"</i></b> piece, available now on all major newsstands nationwide, including major airports and bookstores.
<a href="http://www.syfy.com/magazine/">http://www.syfy.com/magazine/</a><br />
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<b><i>"Dust Of War"</i></b> will be distributed via Video On Demand by Freestyle Digital Media on June 3.
Chad Coppesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13218423022888255861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149358579679199453.post-67143545946880691962014-03-03T22:03:00.000-06:002014-03-13T13:51:07.557-05:00A "Floating Horses" discussionJustin Koehler's upbringing on a ranch between Midland and Philip, South Dakota gave the young filmmaker the perfect perspective to tell stories about the places and characters from the western half of the state.<br />
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Koehler talked about <b><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CaseyTibbsFilm">"Floating Horses: The Life of Casey Tibbs" </a></i></b>from his Denver, Colorado home. "We've had a lot of buzz and a lot of excitement. I have a lot of great ideas," he said. "I want to do these South Dakota stories."<br />
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Several big names have signed on to contribute memories of the first great rodeo superstar. Country music legend Charlie Daniels, cowboy poet Baxter Black and rodeo hall-of-famer Larry Mahan have all added their support.<br />
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As Koehler has researched Tibbs' story he has uncovered layers of history. "When you really dig in you find stories no one knew about. Casey was involved in so many things - game shows, talk shows, movies. I think he was a bigger deal than a lot of people realized."<br />
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The six-time PRCA saddle-bronc champion was always working on his next project according to Koehler. "He didn't settle for anything. He tried to create a rodeo league with teams in different cities that people could cheer for. He introduced rodeo to Japan. He was a model for LEE Jeans. What a great ambassador for South Dakota and rodeo." He pointed out Tibb's appearance on the cover of LIFE magazine in 1951 as the moment when the sport of rodeo gained mainstream recognition.<br />
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"I even hear men say he was a good looking guy. He had that kind of Evel Knievel risk-taking sex appeal."<br />
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"Casey is a story teller's dream and the layers of his story add depth to the film," Koehler said. "When I talk to people who knew him you can hear the excitement in their voice. Most people think it is long overdue. It would be really fun to bring the people of South Dakota together to help tell the story."<br />
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Those interested in supporting <b><i>"Floating Horses"</i></b> can contribute via a <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2095888218/floating-horses-the-life-of-casey-tibbs">Kickstarter campaign</a> and receive various gifts for their donation. A full explanation of the project and what the funds will be used for are listed on the <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2095888218/floating-horses-the-life-of-casey-tibbs">Kickstarter site</a>.<br />
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As for Koehler's first film, <b><i>"The Buffalo King,"</i></b> it has been winning awards at festivals around the country and is being distributed by the Public Broadcasting System. "It is showing in Alaska, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Kentucky, Wyoming and South Dakota that I know of so far," he said.<br />
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You can keep up-to-date on <b><i>"Floating Horses: The Life of Casey Tibbs"</i></b> at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CaseyTibbsFilm">official Facebook page</a> and learn more about Casey and his favorite sport at the <a href="http://www.caseytibbs.com/">Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center</a> in Fort Pierre.<br />
<br />Chad Coppesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13218423022888255861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149358579679199453.post-56153772297243549362014-02-26T17:49:00.000-06:002014-02-26T17:49:04.563-06:00"Floating Horses" coming soonLegendary South Dakota cowboy Casey Tibbs will be featured in the upcoming film <b><i>"Floating Horses: The Life of Casey Tibbs"</i></b> from Nowlin Town Productions, the folks who brought us <b><i>"The Buffalo King."</i></b><br />
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Along with support from rodeo greats like Larry Mahan and musician Charlie Daniels, the film's early stages are getting a lot of press and so is the Kickstarter campaign raising funds for it. Check out the stories at <a href="http://rodeofame.com/insider-story-new-film-about-the-life-of-casey-tibbs-directed-by-justin-koehler">Rodeo Fame</a>, the <a href="http://www.tsln.com/news/9764032-113/koehler-casey-documentary-tibbs">Tri-State Livestock News</a>, and the <a href="http://www.capjournal.com/news/floating-horses-needs-to-raise-k/article_e77c376e-8eeb-11e3-88b1-001a4bcf887a.html">Pierre Capitol Journal </a>.<br />
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To check out the <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2095888218/floating-horses-the-life-of-casey-tibbs">Kickstarter campaign, click here</a>.<br />
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<br />Chad Coppesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13218423022888255861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149358579679199453.post-27659277019096909342014-01-14T05:31:00.002-06:002014-01-17T12:24:11.703-06:00Dinosaur 13 debuts at Sundance<b><i><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3090252/">"Dinosaur 13,"</a></i></b> a documentary about the discovery and subsequent seizure, fights and trials surrounding the largest and most complete T rex skeleton ever found, will debut at the <a href="http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13892/dinosaur_13">Sundance Film Festival </a>next week.<br />
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The Hollywood Reporter has the scoop and a poster image at <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sundance-preview-dinosaur-13-poster-668884?mobile_redirect=false">their website</a>.<br />
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Many will remember that the skeleton named Sue was found near Faith, South Dakota by the Hill City-based Black Hills Institute and became famous in battles between the discoverers, the land owner, Native American tribes and the federal government.
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UPDATE - The film has been picked up for theatrical and broadcast release so we should all get a chance to see it soon. <a href="http://m.deadline.com/2014/01/2014-sundance-lionsgate-caa-acquire-dinosaur-13/">Deadline Hollywood has the info</a>. Chad Coppesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13218423022888255861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149358579679199453.post-87288787409732489472013-11-19T21:44:00.000-06:002013-11-19T21:44:47.285-06:00South Dakota in TurboCame across an unexpected South Dakota reference in the Dreamworks Animation film <i><b>"Turbo"</b> </i>today.<br />
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Apparently the fictional energy drink "Adrenalode" that sponsors one of the race cars in the movie is not legal in South Dakota.<br />
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This great song, "Take Me Back to the Black Hills of Dakota," is one of the showstoppers.<br />
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The movie is on the schedule at the State Theatre in Pierre for October 4.<br />
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You can watch the <b><i>"Dust of War"</i></b> trailer and keep up on all the news at <a href="http://www.dustofwarmovie.com/">the official website</a>.Chad Coppesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13218423022888255861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149358579679199453.post-22766498803311054782013-08-28T09:09:00.004-05:002013-08-28T09:09:52.786-05:00Another drive-in goes darkIt's tough to see the drive-in and small town theatres struggle with this conversion to digital projection issue. The Sioux Falls Argus Leader has <a href="http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013308280045">another great story on the nostalgia of the drive-ins and the closing of the Starlite in Mitchell</a>.<br />
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To do your part in potentially saving two of South Dakota's drive-ins, VOTE at <a href="http://projectdrivein.com/">Honda's Project Drive-In website</a>. <br />
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Cameras were rolling for much of the activity at this year's Sturgis Rally, especially highlighting the Legendary Buffalo Chip campground. Programming includes new shows each night including a concert by Kid Rock, "Tunnel of Fire" which features several stunts that went both wrong and right, Tattoo Titans and more plus the movie <em>"Wild Hogs."</em><br />
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