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

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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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    • Use the residual money to purchase a ton of real estate across Southern California.


    Perhaps we make some kind of real estate investment trust and get people to invest in it as well to give us even more capital to buy property. Could network with other actors and/or athletes who have a bunch of money and need to invest it wisely!

    We should take some of our personal actions to learn about finance and investments.
     
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    But why not try to be aggressive and get enough money to fund our own movies per year.
     
    Nystical said:
    Use the residual money to purchase a ton of real estate across Southern California.


    Perhaps we make some kind of real estate investment trust and get people to invest in it as well to give us even more capital to buy property. Could network with other actors and/or athletes who have a bunch of money and need to invest it wisely!

    We should take some of our personal actions to learn about finance and investments.
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    I just realized if we do this we will become...

    The Golden Goose of Hollywood!
     
    Not work for free but work relatively chep but asking for royalties on reruns or in toy sales is a good plan expecially on more unknown (at the time) projects.
    With time our work ethic will speak for itself and we can pick and chose what to do and money will be even less of a issue.
     
    MrRobot said:
    Not necessarily more har working but one that would make the production considerably easier and that would help the cast a whole on set. Meaning become the guy everyone want to work with.
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    ... Uh So be like...

    Fudge, I don't know anyone in Hollywood today and in the past that everyone wanted to work with.

    Although I know Robert Mitchem was someone everyone liked working with during his heyday.
     
    Magoose said:
    ... Uh So be like...

    Fudge, I don't know anyone in Hollywood today and in the past that everyone wanted to work with.

    Although I know Robert Mitchem was someone everyone liked working with during his heyday.
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    From a production standpoint a atar that actively make shoting the movies easier because it helps everyone and is (relatively) cheap? It will be the dream of producers
     
    MrRobot said:
    From a production standpoint a atar that actively make shoting the movies easier because it helps everyone and is (relatively) cheap? It will be the dream of producers
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    And then we can do whatever the hell we want in terms of getting what we want to make!
     
    Yeah, a bunch of divas. But this is why having a good reputation and conections will be important to make out own movies even if its with relatively nobodies.
     
    MrRobot said:
    Yeah, a bunch of divas. But this is why having a good reputation and conections will be important to make out own movies even if its with relatively nobodies.
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    Well the problem is, there is so many divas that if we find a few people to even help us with that situation...

    We can't.

    I only hope that when we get the chance, we can work with Tarintino.

    that would be awesome.
     
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    Thinker90's Achievements and Goals.
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    • Goals/Achievements (I will probably edit it and add categories and stuff, add your own suggestions!)

    Awards:
    • Win an Oscar
    • Win a Golden Globe (by @Pathetic King)
    • Win an Emmy
    • Win a Tony Award (could be fun)
    • Win a Razzie(?)

    Cultural Impact:
    • Get a lead role in a Bollywood film
    • Do a genuine martial arts movie
    • Be a Bond, or a Bond villain
    • Become a Sex Symbol
    • Get a Star on the walk of Fame (by @Pathetic King)
    • Be a part of a movie that inspires a social movement
    • Be a part of a movie that sparks a trend in fashion or pop culture
    • Play a historical figure in a biopic
    • Be a part of a movie that becomes a Halloween costume staple
    • Play a character in a movie or TV show that is referenced in other media
    • Be a part of a movie that inspires a theme park attraction or ride
    • Play a character that becomes a popular toy or action figure

    Random stuff:
    • Get a role where you play a significant younger/older character
    • Get a role that require a skill you don't have and manage to fake it through
    • Save a co-worker from near IRL death while on set
    • Get a role of the opposite gender
    • Date someone IRL after you acted as a couple
    • Have a very good friend as your antagonist in a movie
    • Play the same character in both a movie and a TV show
    • Learn a new language for a lead role in a foreign-language film (by @Pathetic King)
    • Write your own screen play, sell it and then star in the remake (by @Magoose)
    • Be part of a movie that becomes a cult classic years after its release
    • Get injured on set and continue to act through the injury
    • Act in a movie that is shot entirely in one take
    • Play a character with a disability that is portrayed accurately and respectfully
    • Act in a movie that is entirely improvised
    • Play a character with a completely different personality from your own
    • Act in a movie that is adapted from a book you love.
    • Play a character that is completely CGI or motion-captured
    • Act in a movie that is based on a true story and meet the real-life person you portrayed

    Endgame (really difficult to get) stuff:
    • Create a critically acclaimed independent film with a budget under $1 million
    • Be part of a movie that is banned in multiple countries due to controversial content
    • Win an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony)
    • Be part of a movie that is entirely shot on location in space
    • Play a character that requires you to learn a completely new and invented language
    • Be part of a movie that is so controversial that it leads to a change in government policy or law
     
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    • Thinker90 said:
    Goals/Achievements (I will probably edit it and add categories and stuff, add your own suggestions!)

    Awards:
    • Win an Oscar
    • Win an Emmy
    • Win a Tony Award (could be fun)
    • Win a Razzie(?)

    Cultural Impact:
    • Get a lead role in a Bollywood film
    • Do a genuine martial arts movie (we did it!)
    • Be a Bond, or a Bond villain
    • Become a Sex Symbol
    • Play a memorable character in a cult movie

    Random stuff:
    • Get a role where you play a significant younger/older character
    • Get a role that require a skill you don't have and manage to fake it through
    • Save a co-worker from near IRL death while on set
    • Get a role of the opposite gender
    • Date someone IRL after you acted as a couple
    • Have a very good friend as your antagonist in a movie
    • Play the same character in both a movie and a TV show
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    Winning a Golden Globe and getting a Star on the Walk of Fame would also be great. Maybe we can become a polygon and be one of the few American actors to receive renown in "foreign-language films".
     
    Thinker90 said:
    • Win a Tony Award (could be fun)
    • Win a Razzie(?)
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    If we win a tony it's because of our talents.

    A razzie will be because of of the crew we work with.
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    • Get a lead role in a Bollywood film
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    We aren't an Indian… so it will be pretty hard.
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    • Be a Bond, or a Bond villain
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    We'll have a chance to do that… eventually.
    Thinker90 said:
    Become a Sex Symbol
    • Play a memorable character in a cult movie
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    We'll become one if we… grow up.

    And that is entirely possible.
     
    [x]Plan: I wanna Be a Star
    -[x]To be honest, I have never worked on Television before, and there is a possibility that I will enjoy every moment of this celluloid. But that is not a good enough answer for people like you, so I might as well make it clear then. I want to be an actor that can do everything. Provide the biggest laughs. Cries, and even make people ask themselves the questions that they know won't be answered just from watching TV. But at the end of the day, I want to work and be an actor. And this is work, as an actor.
    -[x]"What I will take is the standard SAG minimum wage for an actor on screen. But in exchange, I want to have a residual Rerun check for every time the show's syndication reruns, at 5 to 10% of the Gross revenue per episode that I appear in. I have that much faith in this show. I really do. This is my way of showing it."
     
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    Scheduled vote count started by Duke William of on Jul 21, 2022 at 9:07 AM, finished with 57 posts and 9 votes.
    • [x]Plan: I wanna Be a Star
      -[x]To be honest, I have never worked on Television before, and there is a possibility that I will enjoy every moment of this celluloid. But that is not a good enough answer for people like you, so I might as well make it clear then. I want to be an actor that can do everything. Provide the biggest laughs. Cries, and even make people ask themselves the questions that they know won't be answered just from watching TV. But at the end of the day, I want to work and be an actor. And this is work, as an actor.
      -[x]"What I will take is the standard SAG minimum wage for an actor on screen. But in exchange, I want to have a residual Rerun check for every time the show's syndication reruns, at 5 to 10% of the Gross revenue per episode that I appear in. I have that much faith in this show. I really do. This is my way of showing it."
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    • Flew Too Close to the Sun: Turn 9 (November 1971)
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    • The Production Begins:

    Negotiation Roll: 53-20=33

    Twenty minutes passed before you actually saw Larry again. And he was not happy. Well not as happy as you thought

    Larry looked at you with bewilderment at what you just said. 5% to 10%" He stated as he took a moment to think. "That is insanity, even beyond the simple fact that the producers would never allow you to take that much of the final cut."

    "Even though I am agreeing to work minimum wage for my contract, I will do my utmost to handle the shooting situation regardless of the situation that may find me." You paused before thinking of the word.

    "The very fact you are working minimum wage was the only reason we would think that your offer has merit." He replied. "The producers and the money men, and I believe that such a sacrifice should be compensated."

    You nodded. "So what?"

    "We have agreed to give you 3%." He replied.

    "That's-" you protested, but instead Larry spoke first.

    "Kid, you may have my attention, but you are in no position to negotiate with me, or anyone else when it comes to money and what you are worth." He stated. "You are worth minimum wage, and 3% of residuals."

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    You looked at Clint and took a sip of water. "You asked for 10%?" He laughed as he took a moment to breathe to think. "Kid not even producers get that much money unless there was some good reason." He smiled. "You have balls."

    "Well I decided to work minimum wage for the first few seasons... and I managed to get 3%." You replied.

    That made Clint smile. "Well, you have a good idea, because you gave them something in return. That may mean they might not see you as an asshole."

    "An Asshole? Clint, you know me, I don't act like an asshole, unlike others I've heard of like Brando." You replied.

    "Well, that is the thing, you asked for too much when you have no star power, no name recognition, and are young. The only reason you weren't kicked out was that it seems that they think you are a kid, and they clearly think that you did not know how to negotiate." He stated. "But you impressed them enough to give you something."

    "Thanks for the confidence, Clint." You said. "Hopefully I won't feel all burned out when this is over."

    "Well just find the little things that make things fun." He stated. "And if you do not wish to work on the show... Well, make sure you get a payday and give it all you got until then."

    "I just hope that production doesn't realize I'm underage."

    "You didn't tell them your age?" Clint asked.

    "They didn't ask." You replied.

    "Jesus Christ." Clint facepalmed. "You can get in trouble kid."

    "I know, but here is the thing, I'm already graduated from high school, and I am Emancipated from my parents." You stated.

    Clint still shook his head. "If they find out, you may be fired."

    "Well, then they just don't have to find out." You smiled.

    Reward: You get 3% residuals on MASH, but you are working for the minimum wage of SAG for the first few seasons.

    You must dedicate 2 actions to MASH every 2 months for its production

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    Production began almost three days after you were hired, and things were getting quite strange.

    For you, at least. The Producers were very adamant to get production started as quickly as possible.

    Due to scheduling, the entire season will be filmed in just under two months. How they were going to do that, you have no clue whatsoever.

    Production Actions:

    (Choose 2)

    []Meet the Rest of the Cast: You want to meet the people you will be working with for the next few... well however long you are stay the show. DC: 20

    []Meet the Producers: The Moneymen and people in charge are always going to be an influence on you. Perhaps you can have a better second impression. DC: 40

    []Work on your Comedy: This, looking at the first draft of the scripts, is a comedy series. And while you are a good actor, you know you are not good at comedy, even if your timing has gotten better. DC: 40

    []Learn The Set Location: You need to learn the geography of the set, and make sure you won't look like a fool. DC: 10

    []Practice Fire Arms Safety: Since this is a fictional Army Base, you should familiarize yourself with the firearms of the Era. DC: 30/???

    []Work with the Writers: You want to see what the writers cooked up. DC: 0

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    Personal Actions:

    Choose 3:

    [] Do auditions(Movies and TV Shows): You are going to go to some of the casting calls that are in the place that 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)

    [] Ask Clint if you can act in a movie of his: You know you hate yourself for doing this, but you are going to ask Clint for some help, see if he can give you a role. DC: 40 (Clint may be helping you, but not enough to give you a role in one of his films, or risk his reputation on getting you into a movie without some assurance.)

    [] 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)

    [] Talk to Clint: You want to ask Clint a few questions, like how he met your father? DC: 0 (You just ask Clint about ancient history)

    [] 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.)

    [] Call your parents: You need to call mom and dad, see how they are doing? DC: 10 (You call your parents and see what they are doing)

    []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)

    []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: (Your write in idea will be going through the creative process)

    []The Dating Scene: You want to meet someone, and perhaps, get a girlfriend. Maybe you can do that. DC: 15(You go on a blind date)

    []Alison Ashmore Again: Despite the date going through a... rough start, to say the least, you actually enjoyed your time with Alison. You have her number as well, maybe you could ask her out to a second date? DC: 15(You go on another date with Alison)

    []Hire an Agent: You need someone who is entirely capable of negotiating for you. Cost 1000 Dollars per month. DC: ???

    []Renovate your Home: You want to make your home awesome. But that takes money. Cost: Write in amount. DC: ???

    []Take Business Classes: You are lacking in fincancial education. Time to change that. Cost 1000 Dollars per use. DC: 20
     
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