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They will be of the filament type.
Short story here.
Short story here.
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the announcement of Nicolas Cage potentially producing 3D printers, specifically filament-type printers. Participants explore the implications of this venture, including its authenticity and Cage's background in relation to business and acting.
Discussion Character
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- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express skepticism about the authenticity of the news, particularly noting the absurdity of Cage's face being emblazoned on the printers.
- Others speculate on the potential financial implications for Cage if the venture is successful, suggesting it could help him pay off debts or shift his career focus.
- A few participants share anecdotes about Cage's financial history and lifestyle choices, indicating a belief that he may have engaged in financially imprudent decisions.
- There is a mention of Cage's familial connections to the Coppola family and how side ventures are common among them.
- One participant points out that the article was published on April Fools Day, raising doubts about its credibility.
- Another participant notes technical issues with editing posts, indicating a side discussion about forum functionality.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally disagree on the authenticity of the news, with some believing it to be fake while others are uncertain. There is no consensus on whether the story is true or a hoax.
Contextual Notes
The discussion includes anecdotal claims about Nicolas Cage's financial habits and family background, which may not be substantiated. The mention of the article's publication date raises questions about the reliability of the information presented.
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DennisN
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Amazing! Even more so considering that some of the characters he has played has been only two- or even onedimensional.BillTre said:
Edit: Maybe he will use the printer for better character development?
Note: I am a fan of mr. Cage, but there have been some less than ideal movies he has played in.
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Yeah, I've heard anecdotally, that he apparently blew threw close to $200,000,000 'cause he just loves high living, then he had to do a bunch of "paycheck" movies to pay his taxes.DennisN said:
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DennisN
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Thanks, that would explain itphinds said:
. I've heard this has happened to other celebrities too, but I don't remember any example at the moment.- #5
StatGuy2000
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Fascinating news. If Nicolas Cage is successful in this venture (not guaranteed, but his fame/infamy would certainly help with marketing or promotion), then I can easily imagine him making sufficient earnings to pay off all remaining debt he has, giving him the chance to revive his serious acting career, or retire from acting completely and go full time in this or other business ventures (I'm sure these thoughts crossed his mind).
It's also worth noting that Cage is a part of the Coppola family - his uncle, director Francis Ford Coppola, has long had a side gig in the wine business. So side ventures do run in the family.
Update: I just realized the article in the original post was published on April Fools Day. Can someone confirm whether this story is actually true?
It's also worth noting that Cage is a part of the Coppola family - his uncle, director Francis Ford Coppola, has long had a side gig in the wine business. So side ventures do run in the family.
Update: I just realized the article in the original post was published on April Fools Day. Can someone confirm whether this story is actually true?
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I have a feeling it's fake, especially given they said his face would be emblazoned on the printers and I don't think he has any relevant experience
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StatGuy2000
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Stephenk53 said:
I suspect you're right about the story being fake. But then again, in this day and age of celebrity, having one's face emblazoned on a product isn't as much of a stretch as it perhaps might have been in the past.
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You should learn to edit your posts. You can do that for up to some very small number of hours.Stephenk53 said:
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I will do that now, but earlier it did not allow me for some reason
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