The producers of upcoming movie ‘Euta Sathi 2014’ have replaced actress Sumina Ghimire by another actress, Anu Shah. According to the producer Laxman Subedi, the change was a result in a new twist in the story. Sumina had previously worked in ‘Star’, a movie in which Laxman was one of the investors.

Although the film unit claims the role of the character Sumina was supposed to do has increased and Anu was better fit for the role, there are suspicion of relationship problem with the film unit. Although Anu Shah is regularly participating in workshop, Sumina wasn’t in contact with the film unit.

The movie to be produced by Shovit Basnet and made under the banner Salon Films is going to floor by the end of the month. The script of the movie is written by Sushil Pangini, music of Tanka Budhatholi, and cinematography of Ganesh Kumar Shrestha. The movie features Salon Shrestha, John Tamang, Rista Basnet, Karishma Shrestha, Shovit Basnet, Rupa Rana, Narayan Puri and Anu Shah in main roles.

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Actress Rekha Thapa went to the house of Nepali film director, late Shiva Regmi’s home in Chitwan to pay tribute to the deceased soul. On the day Shiva Regmi died, Rekha was in Hong Kong preparing to return back to Nepal after the successful screening of her movie, ‘Kali’. In a Facebook message Rekha had offered her condolences.

Some of  the movies directed by Shiva Regmi featuring Rekha Thapa include:

• Hami Teen Bhai (watch the movie here)
• Duniya
• Sathi Ma Timro

Remembering the great director, Rekha has told that his demise has created a huge void in the Nepali film industry.

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The eleventh edition of Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) is running in Kathmandu since December 11 and will conclude on December 15. The film festival features 47 short films from 20 countries all over Nepal in the City Hall, Kathmandu.

On the inauguration day, Wednesday, a short film by Shahara Sharma ‘Indreni Khodai Janda’ was premiered. The film is made on the struggle of three sisters.

The festival will conclude on Sunday.

KIMFF started in 2000, as a festival focusing the Himalaya and human. The festival was started to showcase a wide range of subjects and issues that explore the diverse and complex ways in which human beings relate to mountains.

KIMFF attract peer review and critiques that lead to better documentation of mountains issues, particularly of highland regions of the developing world.

Selected Films for KIMFF 2013

International Competition

1.     Erhard Loretan, respiser l’odeur du ciel’(Erhard Loretan, breathing the smell of the sky) –    Switzerland
2.     Sulle Tracce dei Ghiacciai: Missione a Caucaso  (On The Trails Of The Glaciers:Mission To Caucasus)- Italy
3.     Pura Vida (The Ridge)-Spain
4.     Village at the End of the World- UK/Denmark
5.     In the Shadow of the Sun- UK/Tanzania
6.     Le Village Suspendu (The Hanging Village)- France
7.     No hau Lugar Lejano ( No Place is Far Away)- Mexico
8.     Life in Paradise-Illegale in der Nachbarschaft(Life in Paradise-Illegals in the Neighbourhood)- Switzerland
9.     High and Hallowed- USA
10.     Down the line- Canada
11.     Ready to Fly- Canada
12.     Die Bergretter im Himalaya (Helicopter Rescuer in the Himalaya)- Nepal/Switzerland
13.     When Hari got Married- India/UK/USA/Norway/Netherlands
14.     Sky Burial- Mongolia
15.     To Sing To Live- China

Non-Competitive

1.     A new perspective
2.     The Blinding Sunlight- China
3.     Regay Neheni(The Hidden Path)- Kuridistan
4.     Stress,Snowfall and the Inner Child- USA
5.     Beyond the Gates of Phu- Canada/Nepal
6.     Loden – der kleine Monch(Loden- the little Monk)- Germany
7.     Palabras magicas (para romper unencantamiento): Magic Words ( Breaking Speel)- Mexico
8.     Dar Jostojoye Palange Iran (In Serach for Persian Leopard)-Iran
9.     Himalaya Bhotia between Nepal and Tibet-France
10.     86 Centimeters-Bhutan
11.     Life at Altitude- China
12.     Journey for Happiness-Denmark
13.     Goutte d’Or ( A Drop of Gold)-Denmark
14.     Memoria-Denmark
15.     Rob’n Ron-Denmark
16.     The Odd Sound Out-Denmark
17.     Kamlahari, I/enface volee du Nepal (Kamlahari, Nepal’s Stolen Childhood)-France/Nepal

Selected Films for Nepal Panorama KIMFF 2013

Competitive Section

•     Chasing Rainbows-Sahara Sharma
•     Don’t go so far (Antim Yatra)-Keshab Pande
•     Playing with Nan-Dipesh Kharel/Asami Saito
•     Red Monsoon-Eelum Dixit
•     The Lost Dreams-Ankit KC
•     Bal Krishna Sama (Bal Krishna Sama Untold Story)-Dinesh Palpali
•     Jhyawlee-Rakesh Kayastha

Non Competitive Section

•     Mani, the Hidden Valley of Happiness at Crossroads- Sonam Lama and Ella Chay Yin Chi

Last year’s KIMFF, KIMFF 2012 started on December7, 2012 and it also premiered the movie ‘Soongava’.

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The producer of ‘I am Sorry’, Hari Lamsal, has announced a new movie titled ‘Punte Parade’. The movie to be made on a social drama story will feature actor Samyam Puri in the leading role. Samyam is going to be featured as an 18-years-old guy who has his own vision of the society and the environment.

Other actors in the movie include Nattu Shah, Rabindra Khadka, Anjila Dahal, Gita Adhikari, Sweta Thapa. Nattu has gained popularity by posting videos in YouTube. The movie being directed by Subash Koirala and written by Shan Basnet will also feature actress Priyanka Karki in a special appearance.

‘Punte Parade’ is produced jointly by Chatra Shrestha, Jayaram Pariyar and Rajkumar Patel. The start of the shooting of the movie is expected to start soon. The movie features the music of Tek Nanda Lama, cinematography of Babu Shrestha.

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In a program held in Kathmandu on December 10, 2013 the trailer, poster and music of upcoming movie ‘Jholay’ was released. The movie is scheduled to release on Falgun 9 (February 21, 2014). The movie directed by Dipendra K Khanal features well known actors like Dayahang Rai, Priyanka Karki and Arjun Gurung in main roles.

Video of the ceremony:

During the ceremony the director Khanal told that the movie will come as a relief to the bad days of Nepali movie industry. He referred to a charity show in which, the movie was liked a lot by the audience.  ‘Jholay’ is produced by Tekendra Khadka.

Jholey Nepali Movie Posters 2014

Trailer video:

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Rekha Films’ superhit movie, ‘Kali’ was successfully screened in Hong Kong on December 8, 2013. The lead actress and the producer of the movie, Rekha Thapa, watched the movie with the viewers. Rekha had gone to Hong Kong on December 3.

The Council General of Nepal in Hong Kong, Mahesh Prasad Dahal was present in the ceremony. After the show, Rekha has stated that the screening of the movie was a "grand success" in Hong Kong.

Here are some photos of Rekha during the ceremony. (Photo credit – Rekha)

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eVideoBuzz team wishes noted director Shiva Regmi rest in peace.

He died at 5:30 AM on December 9, 2013 at the Bayodha Hospital in Kalanki, Kathmandu. We have prepared a life story video of Shiva Regmi to pay tribute to his contribution to nepali entertainment industry.:

On December 7, the doctors had given hopes and predicted him to die within hours. The condition improved and he lived in ventilator for a couple of days before giving up on life.

Shiva Regmi was air lifted from Chitwan when his condition worsened. Both of his kidneys had failed and the medical conditions didn’t allowed him to perform the kidney transplant operation. His brother was willing to donate his kidney but, the donation operation never occurred.

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Nepali movie ‘Loafer’ was released on December 6, 2013 in theaters all over Nepal. The movie could manage to create a good hype in media because the producer Chhabi Raj Ojha. Chhabi, who had been continuously working with Rekha Thapa for the last decade, had replaced Rekha with a new actress Rajani KC in ‘Loafer’. In addition to that, the movie is also the first movie of Chhabi Raj Ojha, that is especially targeted to multiplex audiences. The movie directed by Aditya Bikram Lamsal features artists Aryan Sigdel, Dayahang Rai, Rajani KC, and Kamal Mani Nepal in leading roles.

Story:

‘Loafer’ is a story of Bhanta played by Dayahang Rai.  Bhanta joins two friends and one driver drinking wine in a bar. The party went on for the the whole night. In the next morning, they found an unconscious girl in their car. A news that the the girl, who happened to be the daughter of a Minister, kidnaped by a gang was published in every major newspapers.

The news and the unconscious girl left  Bhanta and other three worried. They planned to take girl to a farm house at Godawari. They were supposed to wait there for the girl to become conscious and they could send her back to her home. But when they reach to Godawari, they changed the plan. Now, the girl is really kidnapped by  Bhanta and the driver. On another side, an inspector, Sigdel,  investigating this case finds out the whereabouts of the girl. But, when Sigdel reaches the farm house, at Godavari, the real suspense of the movie unfolds. To know what the real suspense of the movie and the story of Bhunte, you can visit one of the almost 100 theatres the movie is running in.

Strength and Weakness:

‘Loafer’ has a very good story to start with. The story appeals to the the audience of multiplex theaters. Popular star cast of the movie is another major plus point of the movie. The audience of the city areas and multiplexes know the artists well. The director Aditya Bikram Lamsal however has been failed to present the excellent story and well known actors in an effective way.

‘Loafer’ is a good example of how a good story concept and good actors are not enough to win the heart of multiplexes audiences. The movie has failed in irritating ways for the audience of city areas. The overall presentation and background music do not seem fresh. Most of the scenes of the movie seem like stale scenes that people have watched before. The action scenes and songs don’t relate to the flow of the story.

In a few scenes, Kamal Mani Nepal has been successful in makes the audience laugh with his dialogue delivery style and facial expression. In a lot of scenes, the movie will give a feel of ‘Loot‘.  But, weak screenplay and weak presentation has ruined the good story of the movie.

Loud background music might work for the single-screen audience, but it doesn’t work well in multiplexes.

Star Cast:

The lead actor of the movie, Dayahang Rai is a good actor. But, in ‘Loafer’ he doesn’t have anything new to offer to the audience.  The movie revolves around the character  Bhanta but the character hasn’t been able to win the heart of audiences.

Aryan Sigdel, featured as inspector Sigdel sounds and acts like the police officers usually seen in most of the Bollywood movies. Such a character is so common in movies, the audiences can’t find anything new in Sigdel’s role. In essence – Aryan Sigdel and Dayahang Rai can perform much better than what they have done in ‘Loafer’.

The lead actress Rajani KC got a lot of free publicity because of the fact that she replaced Rekha Thapa in one of of Chhabi Raj Ojha’s film. Although she got a good publicity, the entry hasn’t helped her much as she doesn’t have a role that can prove her talents. Rajani seem to have done an special appearance. She hardly delivers five lines of dialogue and for acting she hasn’t been able to justify the expression of a kidnapped girl.

Kamal Mani Nepal’s performance is funny. Although his dialogues are funny he could have done more.

In essence, the director had failed to use the full potential of the actors strength of actors to make it a good movie and please the audience of multiplexes.

Conclusion:

The story and concept of ‘Loafer’ is very good. Chhabi has done a good attempt to woo young audience with good story and artists.

But, the presentation failed miserably. Chhabi Raj Ojha has failed in catering the audience of multiplex theaters by ‘Loafer’. It seems, he is not yet ready to appeal to the young generation. The director has failed in presentation and utilizing the artist’s potential.

My recommendation: Forget the movie and save your money and time.

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Nepali film director Shiva passed way. Nepali Movie Industry has lost a genuine and creative director forever. Rest in Peace Shiva Regmi. Heartly condolence from eVideoBuzz team.

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Nepali Movie Ritu has released one of the music videos from the movie starring sensational Reema Bishwokarma. The music video of song titled “Come on Baby” was released on youtube channel. You can watch the full music video "Come on Baby".

Seen along with Reema Bishwokarma in the music video above is actor Bishnu Neupane. The vocals are from Aastha B. and Tsujil Karmacharya and lyrics from Nishprabh Saji. The beach scenes are from Australia, where this Nepali movie is produced.

Ritu stars popular Raj Ballav Koirala and Malina Joshi in lead roles of the movie. Alp Entertainment presents the movie in association with Apil Bista Films, Planet3 Films, and Ashok Gautam Films. Produced by Arjun Subedi and Anoj Jung, the movie is directed by Manoj Adhikari.

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Comedy action thriller movie ‘Loafer’ is released on Mangsir 21, 2070 in about 100 theaters all over Nepal. The script of the movie is written by the director Aditya Bikram Lamsal. The movie also presents the commercial film artists and theater artists in the movie.

This movie marks the first movie by the successful single-theater producer, Chhabi Raj Ojha’s targeting multiplex theaters. This is also the first movie by the producer without featuring Rekha Thapa in more than a decade. The new actress Rajani KC is debuting in the Nepali film industry in the movie. At the time when the movie releases in theater, Chhabi’s ex-wife had left country to show her movie ‘Kali‘ in Hong Kong.

‘Loafer’ was previously announced to release on October 11, during the Dashain festival. Rekha had also announced her movie ‘Kali’ to release on that date. Chhabi and Rekha later decided to team up to release ‘Kali’ on that day and postpone the release of ‘Loafer’ to a later date.

Nepali movie - Loafer (Movie Cast and Crew)

• Release date - December 6, 2013
• Starring - Dayahang Rai, Aryan Sigdel, Rajani KC, Kamal Mani Nepal, Sushilraj Pandey etc.
• Director - Aditya Bikram Lamsal
• Cinematographer - Madan Kashyap Ghimire
• Music composer - Sonalkrishna Sapkota, Aditya Bikram Lamsal
• Editor - Tara Thapa
• Banner - Chhabiraj Production
• Executive Producer - Chhabi Raj Ojha
• Producer - Dijendra Shakya
• Writer - Aditya Bikram Lamsal
• Choreographer - Kabiraj Gahatraj
• Action - Chandra Panta
• Production Controller - Nagendra Ghimire, Ishowr Ghimire

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In an initial report, Chhabi Raj Ojha’s movie ‘Loafer’ is not attracting audience as expected on the first day of the show. According to the initial analysis, if Rekha’s ‘Kali’ and Chhabi’s ‘Loafer’ were released on the same day, as was announced previously, ‘Kali’ would have easily steal the lime lights.

‘Kali’ enjoyed houseful opening and it turned out to be a super hit movie of 2070. Being released during Dashain festival might have contributed to the success of ‘Kali’ but, Rekha’s star value on movies can’t be denied.

Chhabi has started the shooting of another movie without Rekha – ‘Lazza’. The movie is introducing another actress – Shilpa Pokharel. Aryan Sigdel, the actor of ‘Loafer’ and Chhabi’s upcoming ‘Lazza’, was introduced by Rekha Films. It’s a coincidence – among Aryan’s movies only the movie under Rekha Films banners were successful. These days, Rekha is not in good terms with Aryan.

‘Loafer’ success or failure can’t be predicted by the first day alone, but one thing is sure, Rekha is a lucky charm for Chhabi.

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Well known producer, Chhabi Raj Ojha is releasing his new movie ‘Loafer’ on December 6, 2013. The movie poses both challenge to Chhabi in various aspects. There are a few first times attached to the movie. To name some:

‘Loafer’ :

• is the first movie by Chhabi without Rekha after their decade long relationship.
• features a new actress, Rajani KC, in lead role. In the past, Rekha used to be in lead by default.
• is the first movie under Chhabiraj Films witout any attachment with Rekha Films. (The first movie jointly by Chhabiraj Films and Rekha Films was ‘Hamesha’)
• is the first movie by Chhabi targeted to multiplex theaters.

So far, at least for the last decade, Rekha had always been by Chhabi’s side when his movies were being released. This is the first time Rekha is not with Chhabi. In fact, she has even left the country to show her movie ‘Kali‘ in Hong Kong. Although the show is in Hong Kong is scheduled for December 8, Rekha had departed 5 days earlier. Chhabi had helped Rekha’s ‘Kali’ and had postponed ‘Loafer’ release date to accommodate the release of ‘Kali’ during the Dashain holiday season. But, at the time when Chhabi releases his movie, Rekha has left country just in time to miss the big day.

In case, ‘Loafer’ didn’t do well in theater – Chhabi will have tough time explaining the reasons.

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Producer Chhabi Raj Ojha is going to introduce a new actress – Shilpa Pokhrel in his upcoming movie ‘Lazza’. Chhabi announced the new movie with the announcement of the release of ‘Loafer’. 

‘Lazza’ is going to feature Aryan Sigdel, Mithila Sharma, Kiran KC, Hiuwala Gautam and Shilpa Pokhrel. The movie is being directed by Nawal Nepal, known for directing Kalyan Ghimire’s ‘Shreeman’ and ‘Mahasush’.

The movie will feature music of Chetan Sapkota, background score of Maharaj Thapa, action of Chandra Panta and choreography of Kabiraj Gahatraj.

Before the separation, Rekha Thapa used to be the only actress Chhabi used to work. Now, he seem to be changing actress in every movies. So far, Chhabi has produced/announced three movies and all three movies have different actresses. In ‘Hamesha’ he featured Rekha Thapa in leading role in the second movie ‘Loafer’  he introduced Rajani KC in and now in the third movie ‘Lazza’ he is introducing Shilpa.

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In a report in Kantipur, in the year 2070 only two movies that could recover the investment are Rekha Films’ ‘Kali’  and ‘Hostel’.

According to the report, up to Kartik of 2070, 67 movies were released. A distributor, Sunil Manandhar claims that 90 percent of those movies haven’t even collected Rs. 5,00,000 in their all-Nepal business.

‘Kali’ was liked by the viewers of single screen theaters while ‘Hostel’ attracted viewers in multiplexes.  (read the news report in Kantipur)

Incoming search terms:

• kali one of the two movie that could recoer ihvaestmment ih 2070

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The Valentine Day is the most attractive time to release a love story movie. Actress Namrata Shrestha‘s most awaited movies ‘Megha’ and ‘November Rain’ are scheduled to release on the February 14 of 2014. Although ‘Megha’ was previously scheduled to release on January 31, now it is re-scheduled for the Valentine Day.

Releasing two movies of the same actress might not be a good business sense to either of the producers. That would cause in the division of viewership between the two movies.

‘Megha’ is the debut directorial venture of a female director Samjhana Upreti Rauniar and ‘November Rain’ is also a debut production venture of popular actor Aryan Sigdel. Re-creation of Gopal Yonjan’s music in ‘Megha’ and the introduction of Manisha Koirala‘s brother, Siddhartha Koirala in Nepali movie are some of the positive aspects of ‘Megha’.

‘November Rain’ features the romance of Aryan Sigdel and Namrata Shrestha. Another actress, Chhulthim Gurung will also be featured in the movie. The shooting of the movie completed on the December 1st at a monastery in Chauni. The movie is directed by Dinesh Raut.

That’s not all, another awaited movie featuring ex-Miss Nepal Malina Joshi is also releasing on the same date. The movie named ‘Ritu’ features Raj Ballav Koirala, Reema Bishowkarma, Bishnu Neupane, Malina and others in main roles.

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In the flood of sex-related movies, ‘Use’ is another such upcoming movie. The first promo and music of the movie, based on a story of human trafficking, was released in Kathmandu on the new year’s day. With the promotion theme ‘Love, sex and use’ the movie tries to attract the youth.

Use is produced under Bajra Creation P. Ltd. banner and is produced by Milan Rai. The movie directed by BS Balami is told to be based on a real story. Balami has also directed fight sequences in the movie. The script and dialogue is prepared by DR Sharma, dance of Ratna Joshi, and camera of Binod Sapkota. The movie features Subash Meche, Jayakishan Basnet, Sima KC, Binod Basnet and others in main roles.

Movie: Use (2013),  Director: B.S. Balami, Writer: B.S. Balami, producer: Milan Rai, Stars: Subash Meche, Jayakishan Basnet, Sima KC

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After a huge success of Rekha Film’s movie ‘Kali’ in Nepal, the movie is going overseas. The first overseas premiere of the movie is going to be held in Hong Kong on December 8, 2013.

The producer and the lead actress of ‘Kali,’ Rekha Thapa will also watch the movie with the viewers. The event is supported by Himali Engineering Contruction Pvt.Ltd.

The event details:

• Movie show – Nepali feature film ‘Kali’
• Venue – Pakistan Club, Princess Margaret Rd. Jordan, Hong Kong
• Date – December 8, 2013 (Sunday)
• Time – 17:00

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Nepali movie ‘Urbashi’ is releasing on Friday, November 29 in theaters all over Nepal. The movie marks the comeback of Arunima Lamsal after giving birth to a daughter. Other actors in the movie include Neeta Dhungana and Kishor Khatiwada. The director Manish Pantha is introducing Kishor Shrestha in the movie.

Urbashi Nepali Movie 2013 Profile

• Nepali movie - Urbashi
• Release date - November 29, 2013
• Starring - Kishor Khatiwada, Neeta Dhungana, Arunima Lamsal, Kishor Shrestha etc.
• Director - Manish Pantha
• Cinematographer - Divya Subedi
• Music composer - Birendra Agrahari, Bikash Chaudhari, Arjun Kaushal
• Editor - Roshan Lamichane
• Banner - Himgiri Films Pvt. Ltd.
• Producer - Rekha Pun, Chirag Thapa
• Writer - Manish Pantha
• Choreographer - Babbu Thapa
• Action - Sanu Kumar Maharjan
• Ass. Director - Upendra Timilsina
• Presentation - Khageshowr Pun
• Color Correction - Kiran Raj Thapa
• Production Designer - Shankar Pandey

‘Urbashi’ Posters and Related Photos

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We have started posting the profile of movies before they are released. We will also update the post right after they are released. The movie featuring a triangular love story between beautiful Keki Adhikari with Abinash Ghising and Babu Bogati is directed by Suraj Subba ‘Nalbo’.

Most of the shooting of ‘Biteka Pal’ was done in Darjeeling, India.

Movie Profile

• Nepali movie - Biteka Pal
• Release date - January 10, 2014
• Starring - Keki Adhikari, Abinash Ghising, Babu Bogati 
• Director - Suraj Subba ‘Nalbo’
• Cinematographer - Hari Lama
• Music composer - Baboo Bogati, Dambar Nepali, Roshan Lama
• Editor - Bipin Malla
• Banner - Big Production House
• Producer - Rajesh Ghatani
• Story - Rajesh Ghatani
• Choreographer - Shankar BC, Arjun Gautam, Pema Lama
• Background Score - Mohit Munal
• Lyrics - Rajesh Ghatani, Dambar Nepali
• Writer - Suraj Subba ‘Nalbo’
• Executive Producer - Krish Rijal
• Playback Male - Siva Pariyar, Deepak Limbu, Babu Boagti, Sanoop Paudel
• Playback Female - Prakriti Giri, Jina Ghatani
• Production Manager - Arjun Pokharel
• Costume - Neelima Sharma

‘Biteka Pal’ Nepali Movie 2014- posters

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