The Meeting is Over Turn 50 (January 1977)
Steven Spielberg was not feeling the best as he walked out of the meeting, feeling a sense of dread that he hadn't seemed to have before it. It was like he was really trying to find the words in his thoughts. Yet you walked over to him and smiled. "Something on your mind Steve?"
He adjusted his glasses and laughed. "Dammit, I hope George was going to produce it?"
"I can always ask him to do that if you want?" You gave a smile, trying to put some of the relief into him, before you saw him look at you. "You don't seem happy?"
"How can I be happy?" He said. "Last time someone gave me a picture, and it was you? Gave me 20 million dollars and made me afraid for my life that I wouldn't be able to do anything with it." He then began to laugh more, hysterically. "Like my god, I'm here, burning all my bridges just to be with all my friends. And I can't even say that I produced my own film?"
You instead just shrugged. "Afraid that we're about to do something that we might regret? That we've gotten a little too big for our heads and make a flop?"
Steven seemed to stop laughing at that. "Yeah."
You then smiled. "With Steve Spielberg at the helm? Impossible."
There was a laugh, and you knew he had faith in you. Or maybe he now had faith in himself. That was something.
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The Writers Room has finally released new scripts.
Paul Schrader:
D2 => 2 (He has written a Fictional Pitch!)
What has he written: The Emerald Pimpernel
Script Quality:
D100 + 60 => 123
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Dave Alister:
Dave has Written:
The Bros
Script Quality:
D100 + 60 => 109
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John Milus:
D2 => 2 (He has written a Fake Script)
What has he Written: The Score
Script Quality:
D100 + 60 => 100
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Robert Zemeckis:
He Finished 1941.
Script Quality:
D100 + 60 => 150
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Carrie
D100 => 100
What she is doing?:
D6 => 6
As you Got home, you saw Carrie lazing on the couch, and you saw she was just reading, with the pets and playing outside. "Oh, hey Carrie." You said. "Are you not working today?"
Carrie for her part sighed before she looked down and just stretched out on the couch. "Nope."
"Taking the day off?" you asked. She had been working rather hard on things lately, so it would be best for her to-
"More than the day." She said as you sat down on the chair next to her.
Okay. You began to worry that she was having another episode, and you were gone for several hours… had she hurt and didn't have you to-
"Bruce you're giving me that look again." She stated, realizing that worry had overtaken your face, and quickly moved to defuse it. "I'm fine Bruce." She said with a smile. "Nothing like that has happened."
You relaxed immediately and you just looked at her. "Okay. What's wrong?"
She sighed. "I'm sick of working, I'm feeling tired, and all the thrill of music and writing have just… gone away. I wanna break. No more working, no more acting jobs, no more anything for a while."
You raised an eyebrow. "What brought this on?" You asked.
"Star Wars' Billion Dollar gross for one thing." She said before she sank deeper into the couch. "I actually talked to my mom about some things."
"Oh?" You asked. "What were those things?" you asked. "Anything important?"
Carrie gave a light chuckle. "Oh, a few things?" She then sat up and sighed. "Her collection that's on display right now. Todds College midterms, and summer classes, as he tries to get a computer degree…" She paused and she looked at you. "Our family's future?"
"Carrie I thought you wanted to wait a little longer?" You knew immediately what she was talking about. And that was something that surprised you "Not that I'm not supportive of the idea, but… why the change of heart?"
"I've already done everything in a career that is worth doing. I'm making millions of dollars a year through album sales, movie residuals, and marketing money. I have Oscars and awards more than any other actress my age has…" Carrie looked down and you saw shame fill her face. "I have everything I could ever want… and I want you to be happy."
You moved over next to her and just hugged her. "I would rather you be happy than ask you to do something to make me happy. I would never be so selfish to go against your wishes unless you are the one making the change. To make it your wish rather than just mine."
It was one of those things in life where you were honestly glad you both decided early on to trust each other without question. It made moments like this far less surprising, and far more easy to deal with.
"We can talk about this later." You said as you kissed her. "I promise."
She then hugged you back. "I love you."
"I know."
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You have 10 Actions
Lucasfilms Unlimited Actions:
[]The Marvel Method: Stan Lee and Marvel Comics have come to you to produce a Star Wars comic. Time to see what they want? DC: ???
[]Upgrading Lucasfilms: Mike has looked at the money we have left over in the War Chest. Far too much for his liking, and he would rather use it to make the whole area better before the Tax Man comes and takes it away. DC: 0 (Starts a Miniturn of upgrading Lucasfilms.)
[]The Casting of Conan: you and Steve need to start finding your cast for Conan (Begin a Casting turn for Conan the Barbarian)
[]Changing the Story of Conan: You like Johns's script, you really do, but you honestly think that following Conan's adventures in a chronology, in a Saga, might be better. Or something else DC: ??? (You must linetail what change you want to make to the script here)
[]The Second of Mikes's Films: So Mike needs another film, and Paul wants to make his Noir movie, Hardcore. Give it to Mike, and let Paul direct, maybe they can do something good with that? DC: 40
[]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 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:
[]Talking About Family, and Other things not said: You and Carrie need to talk. Or rather… you need to ask Carrie if that is what she wants? DC: 0
[]Having Fun: You and Carrie haven't had a night on the town in a very long time. Perhaps that's what you both need. Just a good ole time where it's just the two of you. DC: ???
[]If I Could Dream: You have received a Phone call from Elvis. Now you hadn't expected to hear from him again after Graffiti, but wow… You did not expect that? DC: 30
[]Game Shows: You want to go on a Game show, you are sure that Lucille might get you in on one of them. DC: 40
[]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)
[]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)
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