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"Given the film's genre and promotional needs, four release windows are suitable." Seeing Duke nod, Charles Roven listed them. "The anniversary of the German surrender in early May of next year, Memorial Day in late May, the Normandy landings in early June, and Independence Day in July."

It was already October. Even though he was directing a mature, cohesive team, Duke felt an early May release would be a tight squeeze. Late May's Memorial Day was actually the ideal North American release window, but the film's production would be incredibly complex. Any unexpected issues could force a delay.

After thinking it over, Duke said, "Charles, hold off on announcing a specific release date for the early promotional phase. The schedule is tight; we have to see how the crew's actual progress unfolds."

"We can do that for now," Charles Roven agreed with a nod, "but we can't drag it out for too long."

"I will definitely give you a confirmed completion date before next year's Super Bowl."

For his past two films, Super Bowl promotions had played a crucial role. Naturally, a Super Bowl halftime commercial was a must for the studio's promotional plan.

With the film's North American release date temporarily shelved, the topic gradually shifted to the cast.

"This is an ensemble piece. I need a large number of actors with strong acting skills."

Duke looked at the casting director and an executive producer. "Zack and Sofia have already finalized the character scripts. You two need to hold a massive casting call as soon as possible."