Lights... Camera... ACTION!!: A Hollywood Quest

Turn 84 (Febuary 1981)

Carrie was looking at some of the posters that you had to bring home. "You know, I think we should do something about all these posters?"

"I don't have a man cave, or a room for our awesome posters, also, I really don't care. I like them."

Carrie frowned as she crossed her arms. "You know, why don't you keep them at Lucasfilms?"

"Colombia won't allow me to put film posters that I made there, even in my own office. Least not until after release." You replied. Damn you Alan.

Carrie shrugged. "The Kids can't see this poster. They won't sleep."

The fact that it had Batman going towards a car wreck was… yes it was too much for the kids. Right now at least.

You shrugged. "Not like I have anywhere to put it Carrie, and I won't ask Debbie to hold onto it because it will end up in the museum… or the personal collection."

"My mom does not hoard film posters!" She said.

"Her Poster room says otherwise." You replied, shooting back at her mothers, not obsessive, but almost genuine care for the art of posters…

Yeah… That might not be something you can do. "Well I'll put it in the closet, I don't think their ready to see something.

You looked and saw it was you, as Batman, against the army that you would defeat.
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You look at the script and saw you could make some changes, and had time to do it.

Add one element that you think will enhance the film:
[]Bruce's Philanthropy: You want to add some scenes where Bruce is trying to rebuild Gotham into a safer place, with investments and charity.
[]Alfred's Unwavering Resolve: You want to make Alec Guinness earn some hardware, so you are going to have some excellent scenes with him helping Batman.
[] Batman's Kindness: Batman is not a holistic agent of fear, he is a symbol of hope for the regular citizens of Gotham. You want to show that he isn't just vengeance for the criminal to fear. He's a beacon of Hope for Gotham itself.
[]Write in
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You have 12 actions

Lucasfilms Action:

[]Small Giant: Brian's second film of the Year, and the one he has pinned his hopes will be a success. DC: 20

[]The Howard Estates New Story: Robert Jordan has written another Script for you, though he secretly hopes that it won't pass muster. You want to see it. DC: ???

[]Stan the Man's Animated Ideas: You look at Stans… MCAU… And you scratch your chin. "Alright Stan… How long did you and the writers room think of this? Cause this is more insane than what Alan did with me?" DC: 20

[]The New Blood: So... Who wants to work for Lucasfilms? DC:???
-[]Director
-[]Producer

[]The People who want you to star in a movie: With most of Hollywood open to you again after the informal ending of your banishment from nonlucasfilm and TV productions, there are a few films that have come to your attention. DC: ???

[]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: ???

[]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 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:

[]Michael Jackson and… The Development of THriller: So Mike came into your home one day, and told you this. "I need help, I have music in my head, and I need help making it. Before I lose it!" DC: 35

[]Queen is back in Town: So Freddie and the Gang are back in LA, and they are… Oh god. "Freddie, not that I don't appreciate this, but my kids are in the next room." DC: 30

[]The Music Videos: So… You, in your infinite wisdom, used your own home for Queens music video… Sweet Jesus why! DC: 40

[]The Highwaymen of Carrie Fisher: Carrie wanted you to get her Highwaymen together and rack out… Why now? Wait, Mary wants to play too? Oh no. DC: 35 (You are too tired for this)

[]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 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)

[]Networking: Well time to start finding out who might actually be interested in meeting you. (Write-in what you want to try and network with)

[]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?)

[] 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.)

[] 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)

AN: Enjoy and plan format please.

Making Marvels (In Witch Marvel Studio's tries to Fancast Bruce)

(Stan Lee POV)

If someone was to ask Stan Lee, what made him jealous of the competition in both the professional and the private sectors of comics (and comic book movies) he would calmly sit a man down and explain the three pillars of Marvel's President's personal ire.

The First Piller was Colombia, and their incredibly made Batman, Superman and if the rumors were true, a Wonder Woman film in production, of course, its all hearsay at this point but he was somewhat miffed that a grand epic had yet to be crafted to the big screen.

The Second Piller was less a matter of genuine malice or even hatred, no it was a sense of what could have been, reminding you of Strange Tales; he was, of course, talking about the Mangaka industry that seemed to be an infinite wellspring of creativity and talent (though Stan would wish that their working conditions were much better, artists can't live like that). It was a reminder of what was lost and forced underground by the Comic Code Authority.

We had lost and gained so much from that damnable little stamp, that gave the world Spiderman, but we lost a little of our creative passions in the process.

And yet the Third Piller was one that could be, Bruce O'Brian, your fellow co-worker, artistic genius and if you were honest one of the finest actors in the business. And you said that without irony, his work and range showed impeccable talent.

In some cases almost too much talent, he could be a classical Shakespearean one moment and a brooding author in a room in another.

But all things shared a similar root, Stan Lee wanted to make a grander legacy for himself, and the characters he created.

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In Jack Kirby's Office, an Hour later.

"Jack a moment of your time?" You said looking over his shoulder seeing the lines and colors, he'd just finished the page…end of the fight, your timing was excellent…he needed an hour to think of a proper resolution that fit the writing he had been given, and that required some moment to rest his drawing hand.

He looked up, his trademark cigar in an ashtray. "Five minutes, Stan I have a deadline to keep."

Blunt as always. " Its about Nick Fury…I think I've unlocked the key to what is holding back our adaptation of him?"

"Holding back? Stan the only thing holding back a Nick Fury Film is Eisner's unwillingness to challenge EON's golden boy…especially given that Roger Moore's still on the top of his game." He said.

You shrugged. "True, but there's another thing holding it back, none of the possible actors can wholistically play his multifaceted persona."

"Enlighten me Stan…what is wrong with our bullpen's ideal fan casting?"

Oh he knew you were reading the bulletin board list…Chirs Clermont you vindictive man, now Jack will never let you live it down.

"Well, lets start with Clint Eastwood…he's got the hard nose edge and the experience, and looks like he's been through the muck…problem, he doesn't act like the guy who has steaks with Ben Grimm and Reed Richard's off duty."

"We let Nick have time off?" Jack said in a faux sarcastic manner, and he had a point, when was the bullpen give Nick Fury a day off on page?

"Laugh it up Jack…second, Harrison Ford?" You said somewhat surprised.

"You should see the storyboards for Raiders…it inspired them." He said, oh, he did a commission for Steve, even when he made more money in comics; he must have needed the break from the bullpen.

"Finally…we have, Kurt Russel." You said. "I just can't see it. The man's got infinite potential, but he's just…I cannot see him playing the demands of Nick Fury."

Jack half smiled. "Right…I can see parts of a picture with him, yet cannot see the picture in full."

"But there is one with a clear Picture isn't there?" You said almost impressed.

"Bruce O'Brian…Your finally seeing my way arn't you?" He said.

It was an obvious choice in hindsight, A New York Raised Irish American loving son of an American soldier from Hell's Kitchen, who works incredibly hard and is diligent in all manners of his work, dedicated to his friends, harsh to his enemies and more.

"He has the face and made the choices of a man who'd fight the world so others can wake up in the Land of the Free," Jack said poetically. "He's got layers and we don't even need him to pretend, very much."

You nodded. "I'll ask him to model for us, the guys could use the fresh perspective on the man who's an American icon."

"Oh yeah, we've already made several outfits already so the Animators can use actual models to make realistic fight scenes." Jack said.

Oh…OH….

Well, this is going to be…great, "Sunrise made the order for it?"

"We've already got Shinji Todo to help as the Spiderman model with a new Costume." He said. "Toei insisted."

"You went to Toei behind Mike's Back?"You said flabbergasted.

"I did for the Mangaka and fellow Comic Artists Stan…and despite your apprehensions that I didn't tell you…we need the inroads after that spat with Toho, not only that, we need more the Gundam to make bridges with them." He said.

"Hmm, warn me next time…" You said.

"Only when you make me lose time doing my work, and no edits this time…"He said.

"You've got Noir to work with…and I have my own as well." You said.

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(Bruce POV)

Hmm, Model Work to improve Comic Art,

You then looked at the clock, "Ehh I've got a few extra hours before Carrie needs me to pick up the kids from daycare."

You had no idea what you were indulging in today.

AN: Fancast BRUCE YOU COWARDS! Also a look in how Bruce is possibly making waves as a "Comic-Book Fantasy Casting" now that he's famous.

Ehem, An Omake for the Marvel Fans.

And yes...I'm making this happen during one of Bruces slower days.

The Assets of Bruce "the Goose" O'Brien (as of January 1981)
1 Black Ford Falcon
1 California Driver's License
1,000,345,002 Dollars in US Currency
48% Lucasfilms Unlimited Ownership
1 Mansion in Beverly Hills
185 Acres of Beverly Hills Developments (With 100 million barrels of oil under it.)
100% Ownership stake in 10 Story California apartment building.
Bruce's Fighting skills
Bruce's Sex Appeal (Subjective)

The Assets of Bruce "the Goose" O'Brien (Mon. 19XX):

• Animals:
  • Ginger O'Brien (Scottish Fold, Queen)
  • Friday O'Brien (Kieger Mustang, Stallion)
• Companies:
  • Blacksmith's Guild (20% Ownership, Co-Founder)
  • The Bruce Lee Memorial Gymnasium (100% Ownership, Founder)
    • "Bruce's Gym" / "Enter the Dragon"
  • Lucasfilms Unlimited (48% Ownership, Co-Founder)
  • HEMA International Tournament (80% Ownership, Founder)
    • "Hematight" / "The Grand Tourney"
  • O'Reilly Foundation (Non-Profit, Founder)
  • Project Lighthouse (Non-Profit, Founder)
• Credentials:
  • Bruce's Sex Appeal (Subjective)
  • Driver's License (California)
• Firearms:
  • PPE (Ear & Eye Pro)
  • Colt ArmaLite AR-15 (x1)
  • Mossberg 500 shotgun (×1)
  • SIG P220 pistol (x1)
  • Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver (x1)
  • Winchester Model 1894 rifle (×1)
• Funds (353,817,277 U$D)
• Instruments:
  • Beginner Guitar
  • Jimi Hendrix's Guitar
• Library:
  • Children's Books
  • Classical Literature
  • American Sign Language
    • English
    • Cantonese
    • French
    • Irish
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Romanian
    • Spanish
  • Cook Books
  • Colligate Material (California Standard, Late 1970s)
  • Graphic Novels
    • American
    • Belgian
    • British
    • Japanese
    • Italian
    • Mexican
  • High School Material (California Standard, Late 1970s)
  • Musical Notes (Guitar)
  • National Geographic Catalog (1888 - Present)
  • New York Times Bestsellers
  • Pulp Fiction
• Languages:
  • English (2)
  • Cantonese (3)
  • French (5)
  • Irish (1)
  • Japanese (4)
  • Korean (6)
  • Romanian (8)
  • Spanish (7)
• Outfits:
  • Casual
  • Costumes:
    • Batman (Columbia, 1978)
    • Conan (+ Sword)
    • Han Solo (New Hope, Empire Strikes Back)
    • Stormtrooper (x2NH)
    • Imperial Officer Uniform (x1NH)
  • Hobby:
    • Casual Sailing
    • Firearms Training
    • HEMA equipment
      • Armor (Chainmail x1, Plate x1)
      • Halberd (x1)
      • Longsword (x1)
      • Saber (Fencing x1)
      • Shield
    • Horseback Riding
    • Jean Suit
    • MMA Sparring
  • Professional:
    • Suits (Business, Interview)
  • Work Clothes (
• Real Estate:
  • Beverly Hills Mansion
  • Beverly Hills Development (185 Acres, IllegallySurveyed)
  • Crude Oil Reservoir (~100 Million Barrels)
  • LA Apartment Building (Ten Story, 100% Ownership)
• Skills:
  • Acting
  • Directing
  • Firearms Training
  • Historical European Martial Arts (Black Belt, Grandmaster / Founder)
  • Jeet Kung Do (Black Belt)
  • Teaching
• Vehicles:
  • 1963 Ford Falcon (Black)
  • 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Fastback (Highland Green)
  • 1978 Ford Econoline (Blue)