The Christmas Party of 1975 Turn 43 (January 1976)
Lucasfilm Christmas party was your idea, which was to say, a terrible one because you honestly didn't know what the hell you were going to do.
You hadn't had a successful year in terms of films made, save for the hopes and dreams of several films that needed to be completed. To say that everyone was more anxious about the whole thing, well it was. Everyone trusted you and George, and even Mike when they knew he wasn't there, and the Eisner Division was not entering hell in the marketing.
Everyone knew there was a victory, even before everything that was… well… because everyone had faith. Everyone believed in what was coming out soon.
Yet as you were at the party, with almost everyone there, save for Steve and company, who were off in the middle of Arizona… shooting in the desert while they waited for the sets to be finished. And you were… frankly… miserable.
You had an itch that you were sure could not be made manifest because you were just… not feeling happy as you want to be.
"What's wrong?" Carrie asked as she sat down, watching the party continue with the Magicians and the Eisner Division chatting, while the last of the Writers room were dragged out by Dave to enjoy the party.
George was also not there.
"George isn't here," you whispered. "I was hoping he would pull himself out of the editing room and just… enjoy a break."
Carrie chuckled. "Pulling George away from the editing room.. When his film isn't done." She patted your back before handing over Egg nog. "We should have expected it."
You sighed. "Am I a Grinch… Sweet Lord, I'm acting like Mike."
Carrie frowned. "It's not really that bad. We just hoped that he would-"
Then, coming in, was George, wearing a Santa hat, as well as Marcia, who had instead worn George's Star Wars Hat. And both were smiling and laughing.
Everyone was just happy and they said George's name before George himself walked over towards Mike, grabbed his suit, and then dragged him over to you. "Hey, Bruce!" George than bear hugged you. "Oh, Merry Christmas."
Carrie smiled and joined the hug, as both you and George embraced, then let go. "Um… When did you get here?"
"Ten minutes ago, we were having a movie date, and uh… We saw the Trailer for Star Wars."
You raised an eyebrow. All the energy was sucked away from the room, and everyone looked at George.
You could see everyone heard that single sentence and were waiting for their boss to give them the word.
You looked at them all, and then asked. "Well?"
The Reaction: 175
"We, and almost everyone in the theater… left after the trailer was done… Because holy hell, Marcia is a genius. It was… Awesome."
You looked at George, and he looked ready to cry. "Bruce?" He hugged you. "I'm so sorry for what I said to you earlier. But you and Mike and everyone else were right."
George Lucas was a sobbing mess in your arms… And that was it.
He had seen his work be rewarded…
And realized what he was doing, for his arrogance and his movie, was wrong.
Reward: George has fully committed to his role as the Owner of Lucasfilms Unlimited, as well, as being a far better friend to you and everyone else.
He's working with Mike to see if they can fill out the schedule. And begin hounding the writer's room for scripts that aren't of his own pen, and also beginning to hire some more to get more out in a timely manner…
As well as maybe Give Carrie a Salary, given that she has basically become a member of the writer's room anyway, despite not wanting it.
Meanwhile, with Star Wars:
The Hype is real. +100 to Audience and Critics Roll, in addition to other bonuses already given, which may Grow if you release earlier than May 25th, 1977.
Star Wars is being hyped as the biggest movie of the year, and it's not even close.
Universal and all the other studios have taken notice.
And they are afraid.
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Lucasfilms Unlimited Actions:
[]Post Production (Saved by the Edit): You and George are going to see Marcia and George at Work. That much might be enough. DC: 30
[]Investing in the Future: You want to Spend some of that money you made into the company and make the whole thing better DC: ??? (Linetail what you want to invest in, and how much money you want to invest in it)
[]Look for Investors: Not that you need the money now, but maybe you can get people on board with this idea you have. DC: ???
[]Begin Production on Five Dates: Carrie is really wanting to try to film this script…. You are going to find out just how good you are as a producer. And maybe more (Starts Production miniturn) (As Star Wars is beginning it's final post-production, you can now begin)
[]Begin Production on The Kung Fu Kid: You are ready to start producing the movie and find out just how good of a producer you are. (Starts Production miniturn) (As Star Wars is beginning it's final post-production, you can now begin)
[]Begin Production on Marathon Madness: You are ready to start producing the movie and find out just how good of a producer you are (Starts Production miniturn) (As Star Wars is beginning it's final post-production, you can now begin)
[]Begin Production on The Playground: You are ready to start producing the movie and find out just how good of a producer you are (Starts Production miniturn) (As Star Wars is beginning it's final post-production, you can now begin)
[]Distributing Deals: Since you have a Distribution Company, or rather, are one… You can meet the major movie theater companies and strike a Deal with them. Even when you had really nothing to offer them. DC: ???
[]Importing Foreign Films: So… you may have a way to get some films showing in American Theaters. Maybe you can go to other foreign film industries and… well, ask to distribute their films. Sure many of those foreign film companies never expected an American company to distribute their films in the US… but maybe you can get money without producing them. (Linetail where you try to get films from, and if there are any specific films, line tail them below) DC: ???
[]The Ideas of Industry: This action is meant for a write-in to act as a sort of Idea machine for the company. You must detail what you want to do below this action. This action can be taken multiple times.
Personal Actions:
[]The Concert of Queen: So wait… Queen has a concert in the LA Area? And no one told you!? Those fools at the ticket office will pay, you need tickets dammit! DC: 20
[]Patriotic Pants: You are going to see if you can't get some new Boxing shorts… and see if Team USA will let you give them. DC: ???
[]The Olympics with Bruce O'Brian: You are going to finish this story of Olympic might… with the main event. You. As well as take over and do everything you want. DC: 10
[]The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson: Mike had an idea, put you on a late-night TV show and give an interview. You don't see why not? DC: ???
[]And Carrie Begins to Become Awesome: Carrie is willing to work on one of the many pitches you have and write screenplays for them. (Linetail what you want to see if she can… produce)
[]And Carrie Writes from the Heart: Carrie asked for some help with one of her own stories. (Carrie produces her own movie screenplays, and completes the one that she had been working on)
[]A Well-Known Fan: So some really famous person is a fan of yours. Maybe you'll learn who they actually are. DC???
[] Learn to play an instrument: You want to learn how to play something DC: 80 (You have no idea what the hell you are doing.)
[]Investments: You want to invest your hard-earned cash into something that you feel will be a good return on investment. And as well as diversify your assets DC: 0 (Linetail what you wish to invest in below this action, and the amount of money you want to invest in)
[]The Friendship and Brotherhood of George Lucas: George wants to hang out and have fun. DC: 30
[]The O'Riely Foundation Lobbying: You want California to help the men who have given nearly everything and more to this country. DC: ??? (Linetail how much money you want to throw at it, and what you want from the State)
[]A Charitable Heart: You want to invest your newfound wealth. Maybe even save some lives while you are at it. (Linetail what you wish to invest in below this action, and the amount of money you want to donate in)
[]Pray: It had been a long time since you went to Mass. You wish for the Lord to give you strength. DC: ???
[]Action Directing: It seems the town has been talking about how much of a beast you are at just being a stunt person. In fact, they knew you were a student of Bruce Lee. And they think you know how to stage and block a fight? Maybe you can DC? ???
[] Do auditions(Movies and TV Shows): You are going to go to some of the casting calls that are in the place where you can find work in. DC: 20(Possibility of only getting a commercial or TV show job, or extra work in a low-budget film)
[]Modeling (High Fashion): So you got a call from a photographer in LA, some no name. But that no name works for Gucci. And he wants you on their next lineup of products. And he needs you to model for him. Which is great… one problem, you have no idea what the hell you are doing. DC: 60
[]Modeling (Advertisements): Thankfully another Call Came in, one from an ad firm. They need you to have some pictures taken so that they are used for saner things. Like selling cars, or ice cream. DC: 40
[]Workout: A Healthy Mind and a Healthy Body are Key to having a good life, and you have been slacking as of late. Time to hit the workout and discipline, and perhaps, see things differently. DC: 30 Reward: You work out and feel better.
[] Ask Clint if you can act in a movie of his: You know you want to see if you can act opposite him, for a good time. DC: 40 (Clint wants to work with you.)
[] Gophering, and other signs of stuff: You want to try and learn how work behind the camera works, and what better way than being a gopher. DC: 50 (You have no idea what the hell they were doing, and you have no idea either)
[] Take a walk: Dad always said that the best ways to get inspiration are by walking, talking, and being open-minded. So you'll try that. DC: 10 (You are just going for a walk, what could be really said?)
[]Pitching for Money: So Miss Ball has decided to offer anyone who comes up with a good pitch for a show tens of thousands of dollars. Time to see if you can cash in DC: ??? (Write in Pitch for the CBS Suits to see)
[] Register in a theater: There are quite a few theater troops that are looking for some seasonal help for some play's that the regulars could not get to. Perhaps you can work there for a while. DC: 40 (Everyone wants to be famous here in Hollywood.)
[] Go to a bar or something to make jokes: You wanted to try some comedy, perhaps you can try. even with your shit timing. DC: 40 (Your Lack of comedy chops is going to be something that will bite you.)
[] Practice writing: You want to write something, maybe even a script. At least to learn the craft. DC: 20 (You try your hand at screenwriting, and maybe get something that is worth a damn.)
[]Calling You're Parents: You are going to call your parents and see what they want. DC: 10
[] Research stuff, see if anything piques your interest: You may have graduated High School as a kid, but you never stopped trying to learn. DC: 15 (Write-in what you want to learn about below)
