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    • Magoose said:
    Hi Magoose here one of the guys helping Duke.

    So we have some bad news.

    The quest has been canceled as duke does not want to write it anymore.

    I'm going to ask if I can take over for it, because I like this quest, and it would be a shame to kill it
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    TBF, Mags, you have been doing a lot of the heavylifting for the quest, so this will be in good hands. :)

    To be clear to everyone, this is just me burning out on imagination of the quest, since my muse has been hitting me over the head a lot with so many different ideas that I just can't find myself too interested in this.

    I'll still hang out here, though, since this still does have a sepcial place in my heart.

    I'd like to thank you all for making this a wonderful experience while it lasted.

    I'd also like to thank @Magoose, @Fluffy_serpent, and @Martin Noctis for doing so much to help prepare and write this quest. I couldn't have done it without you all. :D

    I'll see you all around.

    With so many regards, Duke William Of.
     
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    • Whenyouseeyou said:
    Oh guys maybe we can intervene on one of Steven Spielberg friends who directed a scene in the twilight zone that killed an actors and two foreign kids (the dude regretted it after so many people reminded it to him and he got kicked out of Hollywood and filming after it) this friend also stoped being Steven friend after that
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    That movie is about a decade in the future. I say we've got more than enough time to try to prevent it. Or it can simply not happen because a decade's worth of butterflies can easily prevent a horrific accident from taking place.
     
    When we properly fund Lucasfilm as an independent studio we should definitely make non-Star Wars movies to diversify the filmography and make Lucasfilm more than the "Star Wars guys". I still like having Robin Williams star in a film with the general premise of The Santa Clause. With a man like Robin the script practically writes itself.
     
    So, what films and properties is everyone thinking that we should try to get under Lucasfilm? The rights to Jaws was purchased by Universal in '73 before the book was actually released, so we almost certainly can't do that despite the Spielberg connection. We could definitely do Jurassic Park once that rolls around and probably nab Spielberg for a while in general once Lucasfilm gets strongly established. I know I brought up Friday the 13th earlier in the thread as well, and we of course have all of our pitches, but what is everyone else thinking?
     
    Schehera Zade said:
    , but what is everyone else thinking?
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    All I will say is this:

    You might want to start networking with Actors and directors now, rather than later, unless of course, you start making tons of award pushes that can boost the prestige of your company.

    Or just have so much fucking money that you can just... bring people together with your talent and money.
     
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    Cyberphilosipher said:
    Anyone else thinking about John Carpenter?

    Man's weird as hell, but talented.

    And James Cameron, the man's a total primadonna...but damn can he make a film.
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    Good shout.

    Magoose said:
    All I will say is this:

    You might want to start networking with Actors and directors now, rather than later, unless of course, you start making tons of award pushes that can boost the prestige of your company.
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    Oh, definitely. Hoping to get started on that next turn.





    We could definitely nab Back to the Future as well once 1980 rolls around.
    On top of thinking what properties we want to bring under our aegis, we also got to think about who we want to network with. We already networked with Romero recently and we have an opportunity to network with Peter Falk. I'm thinking also networking with Spielberg, Stephen King, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Jackie Chan, and Don Bluth. Maybe Michael Eisner as brought up before as well. Not sure about anyone else though. Whose got ideas?
     
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    Schehera Zade said:
    That was the plan, although I guess we could always try to bring Clint in to play Han and then we play Luke with Carrie as Leia. Lucas originally had Luke and Leia together anyway so it would be fine. Or just have Ford still play Han, or just play Han ourselves like previously stated.
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    Honestly I prefer Bruce, Carrie and Mark because Harrison has always had a negative relationship towards Han where he really hated the public image it brought in that despite his numerous high profile roles, he'd always be known just as Han Solo, though curiously this never applied to Indiana Jones. I don't think Clint would be interested in Star Wars unless Bruce sold it really hard, and weirdly enough most Clint social rolls tend to veer to low numbers. Mark kind of needs Luke cause he was never able to break out into other big live action roles, and while he got a major boost playing the Joker and became a legend in the VA community, that's decades away and he probably won't make it there without first being Luke.

    I'm also down to Toshiro Mifune to replace Alec Guinness because whereas at least Harrison's feelings can lean to mixed at best and he appreciates what George did for him and his career, Alec always hated doing Obi-wan since in his eyes it ruined his image as a Shakesperean actor and everyone forgot his plethora of great 60's roles and remembered him for Star Wars. Toshiro is a pretty cool guy who is a master of his craft and treats his fellow cast members extremely well and is always noted as being someone who could make the set come alive and lift morale. An Asian Obi-wan can also be great in helping to push Asian representation in Hollywood, especially if a prequel trilogy is made. Aiming for John Cho to play Prequel Obi-wan if it comes to that, not to mention Mifune by this point has aged decently enough that anyone who plays Obi-wan in the prequels could still be him in a hypothetical Kenobi series.
     
    But then we wouldn't have Ewan Macgregor as Obi-Wan, and we all know he was the best part of the Prequels!

    No I am not biased :V
     
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    Kaiser Chris said:
    I'm also down to Toshiro Mifune
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    Grandmaster Mifune deserves more then JUST being Obi-Wan!

    HMM!!

    Has anyone heard of Nejaa Halcyon

    He might fit and in terms of Plot we can squeeze in Corran Horn as a member of the Rogue Squadron in Empire Strikes Back.

    Hell it can make Degobah very interesting.

    And we can use our Clout to FINALLY get Master Mifune into a PROPER Shakesperian Role as Hamlet or the Scottish Play!
    Schehera Zade said:
    an early Rahm Kota or something, although I fight it too strongly if that's what the thread wants.
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    I think I have a solution for you, if Magoose hasn't thought of something else.

    Though Kota being involved early is also a fun idea.
     
    Networking options for the future:
    • Peter Falk because I'm a big fan of Columbo and he could introduce us to Cassavetes/Rowlands.
    • Martin Scorsese for obvious reasons.
    • Steven Spielberg for obvious reasons plus he could introduce us to Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future, Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump).
    • Brian De Palma, Director of Carrie, Blow Out, Scarface, The Untouchables, etc.
    • Sidney Lumet, Director of 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network, etc.
    • Jerry Bruckheimer, Producer of Top Gun, National Treasure, Pirates of the Caribbean, etc.
    • Michael Mann, Director of Manhunter, Heat, Collateral, Public Enemies, etc.
     
    Pathetic King said:
    Networking options for the future:
    • Peter Falk because I'm a big fan of Columbo and he could introduce us to Cassavetes/Rowlands.
    • Martin Scorsese for obvious reasons.
    • Steven Spielberg for obvious reasons plus he could introduce us to Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future, Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump).
    • Brian De Palma, Director of Carrie, Blow Out, Scarface, The Untouchables, etc.
    • Sidney Lumet, Director of 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network, etc.
    • Jerry Bruckheimer, Producer of Top Gun, National Treasure, Pirates of the Caribbean, etc.
    • Michael Mann, Director of Manhunter, Heat, Collateral, Public Enemies, etc.
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    To this I'd add:

    Ridley Scott, because it's Ridley Scott, come on!
    James Cameron, though that may still be for later in the future.
    Sylvester Stallone, because Rocky being done by Lucasfilm would be amazing.
    Robert Zemeckis since the man is a pioneer in many forms of cinema.
    Michael J. Fox, he's an amzing actor and deserves more roles to play.
     
    Adhoc vote count started by Magoose on Mar 6, 2023 at 11:29 AM, finished with 102 posts and 16 votes.
    • [X] Plan In Memory of Bruce Lee
      -[X]As the Director Asks: Director Ridley Scott said that he wants you to play him off, not as a troubled young man, but as one who is angry, at the world, at the authority figures of his life. He's doing it for his own selfish means to be a hero, but slowly, hebecomes the hero he thinks he is. And dies because of it. (DC: 0)
      -[X]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)
      --[X] Give $2.5 Million to your parents to renovate and expand the family bar as well as to pay any and all outstanding debts.
      -[X] A Vacation with George: So George has a thing he does where he and his friends go on vacation to the beach for a week to celebrate. He's invited you. You are touched that he considers you with such closeness. DC: 20
      -[X]And When She Smiles: Carrie has a surprise. A TV role she's a guest staring on. Who's it for? DC: 30
      -[X]John's Glance: John just came back, exhausted from the shoot he just had, and asked you for some help with a problem he has. DC: 20
      -[X]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)
      --[X]Create a charitable organization called the "O'Reilly Foundation" which will be dedicated to providing physical and mental healthcare to veterans in need as well as to help those recently discharged with acclimating back to civilian life. Donate $15 Million.
      -[X]Finding a Good Match: You want to see if you are in good enough shape to actually beat a professional boxer. It seems you have to do everything yourself now, because your promoter is an idiot. DC: 50/???
      -[X]Hire a Maintenance Crew: You are not going to let the building fall into disrepair as the rest of the owners were just not investing in it. DC: 20/40/50
      -[X] 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.)
      --[X]The Kung Fu Kid
      [X] Plan Pathetic King
      -[X]As the Director Asks: Director Ridley Scott said that he wants you to play him off, not as a troubled young man, but as one who is angry, at the world, at the authority figures of his life. He's doing it for his own selfish means to be a hero, but slowly, hebecomes the hero he thinks he is. And dies because of it. (DC: 0)
      -[X] A Vacation with George: So George has a thing he does where he and his friends go on vacation to the beach for a week to celebrate. He's invited you. You are touched that he considers you with such closeness. DC: 20
      -[X]And When She Smiles: Carrie has a surprise. A TV role she's a guest staring on. Who's it for? DC: 30
      -[X]John's Glance: John just came back, exhausted from the shoot he just had, and asked you for some help with a problem he has. DC: 20
      -[X]The Call of Creation: You want to create something of your own, a story, an idea that maybe, you can shop around to more talented people. DC: ???. Write in what you want to create. Reward: (Kung Fu Kid)
      -[X]Hire a Maintenance Crew: You are not going to let the building fall into disrepair as the rest of the owners were just not investing in it. DC: 20/40/50
      -[X]Networking: Well time to start finding out who might actually be interested in meeting you. (Peter Falk)
      -[X]Finding a Good Match: You want to see if you are in good enough shape to actually beat a professional boxer. It seems you have to do everything yourself now, because your promoter is an idiot. DC: 50/???
      -[X] 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)
      [X]Plan: Be Prepared(for Bigfoot)
      -[X]As the Director Asks: Director Ridley Scott said that he wants you to play him off, not as a troubled young man, but as one who is angry, at the world, at the authority figures of his life. He's doing it for his own selfish means to be a hero, but slowly, hebecomes the hero he thinks he is. And dies because of it. (DC: 0)
      -[X]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)
      --[X]Batman Film Rights: 15 million dollars(Batman is on the decline in the 70's and it wouldn't be until Burton's Batman in 89 that he would regain his popularity. Now's the time to lowball for the rights)
      --[X]Copper Stocks: 1 million dollars(Computers are on the rise and a good portion of their parts require copper, it would be smart to invest in this now before it blows up. To give more information about this, the price of copper is .51 cents per pound right now, and it'll jump to 1.30 in 74)
      -[X]And When She Smiles: Carrie has a surprise. A TV role she's a guest staring on. Who's it for? DC: 30
      -[X]Pray: It had been a long time since you went to Mass. You wish for the Lord to give you strength. DC: ???
      -[X]Hire a Maintenance Crew: You are not going to let the building fall into disrepair as the rest of the owners were just not investing in it. DC: 20/40/50
      -[X] 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)
      -[X]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)
      --[X]The Dr. Acula Pitch: We've got Ed Wood, what better time to make this happen than now?
      -[X] 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)
      --[X]Cryptozoology
      -[X]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)
      [X]Privacy is golden (You found a way to make sure you and Carrie are left alone from the paparazzi.)
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