The Mike Eisner Action Plan of 1983:
"Who's on Vacation?" You asked.
"Steve is on vacation, same with Paul, John, Wes" George then paused. "Um, and Martin."
Mike almost looked ready to burst a blood vessel. "What?"
"Well we did ask a lot from them, and well, I gave it to them."
"We're down Directors? When we are about to have a great year?"
"Yes." George replied.
"Mike calm down. At least Francis can work."
That was when George spoke up. "Francis is out to, for a personal project."
Mike was about to scream. "God! I have all the damn young kids and you two."
"Alright, calm down." You said. "At least you aren't."
"Oh no Bruce, If I have four directors out, we need to shore up the films… That means you owe me."
"I don't owe you anything? Mike, we pay you." You said.
But then you realized George's hand. "Uh… I promised Mike he could get a Conan film from you this year."
"My wife is pregnant!" You said.
"I'm not asking you to go immediately, but George made a promise." he said.
Damn you George, this was how you managed to get mikes services. You made promises.
Do you Make Conan The Destroyer/Conquerer:
[]Yes: Alright you win Mike.
[]No: I can't do that, not right now (will cause friction between you, Mike and George)
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Sunrise can create two shows this action plan, and one option for Gundam.
That Option Can Be:
ZZ Gundam
War in the Pocket
8th ms team
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The current Lucasfilms Warchest:
9,321,140,220 (This is the money you have available for producing the movies.)
Directors Available (Live action)
The Coen Brothers: Joel and Ethan, young up and coming directors who so far are better known for aiding Sam in editing his film, and for trying to suggest that he direct Crimewave. Sam swears by them though, and so far they do display the potential for greater projects. Their interest seem to lay in genre hybridity, and despite your offers, they still insist on working together for their movies.
- Brian De Palma: Brian is the odd one out. He likes directing, has a strong directing talent and he's great for budget and other things. But he has a problem that, in his opinion could be a problem. He's not the best at working with original screenplays, preferring to adapt novels, stories or even outright remaking others than trying his best to make his own. He said that he strongly believes that if he has a framework, he can make it better because he can contort the story to the cinema. And well, he's the only one who hasn't really gone over budget or schedule. Yet he hasn't really worked on huge projects before, so it would be a change for them.
- Wes Craven: Up until John Carpenter burst into the scene, Wes Craven was widely considered the most proficient at Horror films...A title which he doesn't seem that fond of. Wes is good at what he does, his work in the horror genre could be called pioneering even now when he's just starting. Yet at the same time, he wishes to try and expand his horizons beyond what he already knows. Nevertheless, he is a prolific writer and director, willing to give his all in every production, and innovate at every chance he gets.
- Sam Raimi: A promising young Director who's just made his debut with "The Evil Dead", a movie that made a splash during the Halloween season. Sam is best known for his dynamic camera work, unorthodox style of filming, unconventional storytelling and a desire to experiment with unconventional angles and framing. Along with a unique editing style, he often blends horror or action with a healthy dose of dark humor. He injects witty one-liners or situational comedy into even the tensest moments, balancing the tone and engaging audiences with unexpected humor.
-Quinton Tarintino: A Literal teenager who has no experience with any sort of filmmaking besides what he learned watching at video stores and from what he gained as an assistant director working with Sam. He's very much an experimental filmmaker with no preconceived notion of what is right and wrong when making a film.
- Ron Howard: An acclaimed actor who has participated in some of the greatest television series of both the 60's and the 70's. He also worked with you and George in American Graffiti which is how you managed to get ahold of him when he was ready to make the transition from actor to director. From his time and experience as actor he's learned the ins and outs of what it takes to work on TV, but time will tell if he has what it takes to move to the big screen.
- Michael Mann: A relative newcomer who has made waves since the last decade working as a screenwritter for several TV Shows, all Police or crime serials so far. You can see his experience in darker type of films, as well as how his stylistic style tends to show principal characters being forced to make critical decisions, as well as being psychologically layered. A preference for realism in films also has him depend more on practical effects than the newly technological advances pioneered by your studio.
Animation/Anime:
- Yoshiyuki "Kill Em All" Tomino: Head of Animation of DreamWorks, and easily one of the more talented men who work, and the man you put in charge to get your grubby little hands on Gundam. He has since proven himself to be one of the most valuable assets in Dreamworks, and despite all the work and culture clash that his arrival and subsequent hiring has caused to the American and Japanese staff, he's wonderful, though a bit depressive, and needs some help to remind himself he's truly great. He gained his nickname because Gundam had the highest body count of an Animated show... it even made it into the world record book. And he wants to make it bigger.
- Noboru "The Eagleman" Ishiguro: Another director who you hired and haven't worked with at all, mostly because he's either helping Tomino, spending time with John and Ron... or trying to get his American pilot's license. He also has been going around every airport and military base in the state to get footage of an F-16 flying, which have only been out for a month. The man loved his aircraft, and most flying scenes were under his watch, and they were the best in the industry.
- John Musker and Ron Clements: John and Ron are those two guys that work on everything, don't say anything, but always want to be doing well. Ever since their debut with "A Classical Tale" they've gathered a following of those animators who much enjoy working in more traditional projects, as well as those who keep themselves on the sidelines. You don't know how, but they just seem to bring out the best of everyone under them. They are great. And really that's all you have to say. They are great.
- Don Bluth: The Second in command, and you are damn sure he sees himself on that when it comes to Animation. Not that you could gainsay him. Out of every one of your new set of animators he is the most experienced, and the most dedicated to the art of 2D animation, to the point that he's already being called "The Old Man" by the rest. Bluth's style is still miles above everything you've ever seen, and it actually makes you wonder what the hell was Dinsey thinking by canceling his debut movie. Well, their loss is DreamWorks' gain.
- Brad Bird: Also called "The Fledgling", Brad is a graduate of Cal Arts that decided to go with the new up and coming companny rather than the already established Disney. So far he hasn't regretted his decision, making Director at such a young age, and already trying for new assignements. So far he's working on whatever you're able to find for him, but his ambition is on new and untested stories, ideas that have yet to be given a chance.
- John Lasseter: Graduate of Cal Arts that also joined at the same time as Brad, but his interest clearly lie in computer animation and the newly established Pixar division where he spends nearly the entire day; helping with the technicians and the computer experts, learning everything about this new way of creating animated images, and pushing the boundaries on what it can accomplish for the future of animation. He's a hard man to dislike, with his own brand of humor and charm. Just don't put him and Bluth in the same room!
Scripts:
- The Playground (A Fantasy Coming of Age film that splits between kids and adults like a simple DND Campaign. No one but Carrie knows what that is, but no one said they weren't interested in it.)
- Tijuana Takedown (Dave's… Okay, you'll say it, Cyberpunk Epic. Honestly, you don't see the appeal. George likes it, but that's just because of the technology required to make it is beyond anything that anyone else has. But you think someone might like it… You think. No one has any idea on how to make it)
- Prince of Persia: The Thousand and Second Night (Sands of Time Must be completed before this one can be made)
- Prince of Persia: Thus Spoke Zoroaster (Sands of Time and The Thousand and Second Night mmust be completed before this one can be made)
- The Slenderman (Mike said to wait for produce this one. Maybe he knew something about other things)
- Deliver us From Evil (Mike has a plan for that next year. You trust him with that)
- Across America in 90 Days: (A comedy that is all the better for being true)
- La Victoire En Chantant: (The tale of Napoleon from his first assignement till his exile. Might be a bit redundant now that Kubrick is planning his saga, but perhaps it's still salvageable).
- Used Cars: (The satire is strong in this one, and the whole deal with used cars make it a fun movie to make).
- Romancing the Stone: (An adventure story, one that truly seems to live up to the name).
- The Hobbit: An unexpected Journey: (First part of the Hobbit tale, hopefully Christopher will agree to the changes made to the books).
- Dune (Part 2): (You'll need to finish making Dune (Part 1) before starting this one).
- Messiah of Dune: (You'll need to finish making Dune (Both parts) before starting this one).
- Gilbert and Sullivan: The Musical: (The tale of some of the best compossers told in the musical style and with compossitions they created).
- Big Wednesday: (This story just sounds like a beautiful, and tragic, coming of age story. Perhaps with the right actors it can be a true contender).
- Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters: (You don't know what it is about it, but the dark re-interpretation just sounds so cool).
- A Dream of a Dream: (Carrie wrote this for Debbie, and if her reaction is anything to go by, then this is one that will hit you in the feels).
- An American Saga: Rise to Rebellion: (The first movie of a trilogy about the American Revolution, showing both sides of the conflict, as well as the spirit of revolution that pushed the founding fathers to fight. A story worthy of being called a Saga).
- Back to the Future: (How did Zemeckis came up with this?! It's abolutely amazing, a franchise in the making if the ending is anything to go by as well).
- Back to the Future Part II: (Robert was working with one of his friends, Bob Gale, and… the script for Back to the Future was pretty damn good… but this one had left you with questions.)
- Back to the Future Part III: (The conclusion, and a really fun one if you have anything to go by. Time Travel is always difficult to work with)
- Conan the Destroyer: (An original story sent by an author for a possible new movie of Conan. It's not bad, though it may need some revising if you want to keep it in the same spirit as Howard's previous tales).
- Call of Duty: Ghosts: (A tale set in the same universa as Tijuana Takedown, though this one seems to be a bit more on the nationalist side than the previous one).
- Lucius: (This one is going to give you nightmares for days to come...you're not even sure if there's going to be a child brave enough for this role).
- Wendy the Witch: (Ah, a movie involving one of the old Harvey comics characters. Seems like a fun reinterpretation, though you're not sure how well would it be accepted).
- Stormchasers: (This movie just screams "Coming of Age" story, and you can't find anything that would stop you from making it)
- Forgotten Realms: Honor Among Thieves: (Oh, those moralists are going to hate this movie. More than enough reason to try and amke it you suppose).
- Snow White and the Huntsman: (John was on break for filming Red Dawn and had a few days to play with; he locked himself into a room with Dave Alister, and a copy of the Brothers Grimm...he wrote the script in a few hours, called it "Cinema Therapy").
- Star Wars: Death Troopers: (Dave went behind George's back...to write a Star Wars horror movie about zombies. Despite all the gore it is surprisingly good, and shows al the evil of the Empire).
- 261: (The tale of Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to ever run the Boston Marathon. Her life and struggle, as well as her victory).
- Flight of the Navigator: (This film seems to want to push Special Effects to the limit, and you're more than willing to let them try).
- The Mask of the Black Death: (You just know Kurasawa is involved in this, and you can't find anything wrong with that. A beautfil homage to one of Poe's greatest works indeed).
- The Last Warchief - Joseph Medicine Crow: (Holy crap, this guy is still alive and kicking, but what a life he must have lived so far!)
- Wise Guys: (Wait, isn't this The Bros but in the 30s? Hopefully it works better this time around).
- Star Wars: Rogue One: (Another great entry in the Star Wars Universe...but does it have to paint the rebels in such a light?).
- Promised Neverland: (Well, if nothing else this is going to shock some parents and their families).
- Dark Waters: (An interesting take on Fairy Tales, and an epic that is unique if nothing else).
- Model UN: (Well, you can clearly see this one going places. It's about time someone thought to do something like this).
- Still Wakes the Deep: (Huh, a Pitch for Ardmore, and one that makes full use of the near area as well. You can work with this).
- The Autopsy of Jane Doe: (You're really putting in effort into the horror genre, let's hope this one is another banger).
- Late Night with the Devil: (Chilling, terrifying, and easily done. The entire found footage angle is amazing as well).
- Limitation of Harm: (A horrifying movie in fake documentary form. Truly amazing to see).
- Still Wakes the Deep (Ardmore Studios): (An amazing horror tale that takes much from Lovecraft and the political climate of the era).
- The Imitation Game (Ardmore Studios): (His biography just came out, but Alan Turing does deserve to be better known by all).
- St. Patricks Batallion: (It's been a while since you had a historical script with you. This might be fun)
- Sleepless In Miami: (An interesting look at illicit substances and the damage they can do...in a satirical comedy way of course).
- The Venetian Enchantment: (An "Urban Fantasy" film.,,you hope it's at least well developed)
- Red Day: (The sequel to Red Dawn. Must have done said film before this one).
- Red Twilight: (The Sequel to Red Day. Must have done Red Dawn and the previous film before this one).
- Michael Collins (Ardmore Studios): (The tale of perhaps the greatest hero of Ireland's independence war. A must do).
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Animation Scripts:
- Atlantis: The Lost Empire: (Everyone in the animation department wants to see this one done, though you think you can do a better job if you watch for a little while).
- Tarzan: (No one has actually tried making an animated version, despite how obvious it should be that this is the best medium to better show his adventures).
- The Legend of Sinbad: (One of the most amazing stories that deserve more love, and hopefully more adventures in the future).
- War for the Crystal: (An amazing original fantasy adventure that could rival Lewis' travels to Narnia if you're creative enough)
- The Legend of Chun Hyang: (An old korean folktale now adapted and given some interesting new perspectives. This should also be an OVA, hopefully it gets picked for an anime as well).
- Cars: (A beautiful story of finding oneself among a greedy and corporate sport, while also building on the idea of friendship found in the most unlikely places).
- My Princess, you must die!: ( An interesting OVA which also subverts spectations in a fun way, while also adding some character developement).
- Here Today: (A short animated film whose exploration on music and feelings will bring everyone to reconsider animation as art once more).
- Detention: (You feel somewhat ashamed of how good this story is...yet is also happening in real life).
- El Cantar de Mio Cid: (A proper Spanish animated film, and taking on one of its greatest legends as well).
- The Frog Princess: (A beautiful take on a classic tale, and set on colorful New Orleans as well. A must do if there ever was one!)
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Francis Ford Coppola can serve as producer of 2 films while directing one film, currently.
Oliver Stone and Edward Neumeier can produce one film each
Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer can each produce 2 films.
George and can Produce 1 film.
Sunrise Productions can produce 2 Animated Films or shows of your choice.
Dreamworks can produce 2 Animated Film or can join Sunrise and grant a +200 to Quality on a Sunrise Animated Project.
Ardmore Films can produce 2 films.
Example Vote for one person:
What Film does Martin Direct:
-[]The Playground
-[]Budget:10 Million
-[]Producer: George Lucas.
Example for Sunrise/Dreamworks:
What Film does Dreamworks work on:
-[]Work on Gundam with Sunrise
-[]Budget: 15 million.
Example for Malpaso Productions
-[]Work on Your own picture Clint
-[]Budget: 10 Million
