The Changing of the Wind Turn 50 Results (January-February 1977)
-[X]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: ??? Rolled:
D100 => 95
Stan Lee and Jack Kirby were… well, unlike anyone who you ever met in a partnership. There was unease, bubbling beneath the surface, unlike you, George, and Steve, where there was constant communication and work.
But they were happy with each other, comfortable even, despite the lack of words. "Gentlemen, the agreement we have is acceptable?" Mike was looking at the two men like a bloodhound, and it was funny to think about.
But the two men were unphased. Jack most especially. "Yes."
"George may use any characters created for the film. Correct, and you will only receive creation credit, rather than royalties, per our agreement."
Stan then spoke. "And we get 90% of profits."
Mike was unhappy that you managed to give them so much, but you told him that a short loss would lead to big gains in the long run.
"Agreed."
"Excelsior." Stan said with a smile.
Reward: Marvel Comics now produces the Star Wars Comic books, and they will continue to produce them until the beginning of the next Star Wars post-production in the Trilogy.
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-[X]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.) Rolled:
D100 => 69
Do you think Mike wants a costume department? Maybe.
That would explain some of the designs that he had?
(Continued in: Upgrading Lucasfilms)
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-[X]The Casting of Conan: you and Steve need to start finding your cast for Conan (Begin a Casting turn for Conan the Barbarian) Rolled:
D100 => 83
Well, it seems when Bruce O'Brian is producing and starring in a film with Steven Spielberg… all of Hollywood decided to come to try and get a role in it, cause they think he will make careers.
(Continued in: Casting for Conan)
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-[X]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)
--[X] Change the script to be a more faithful adaptation of the Conan books to have the movie be the first of a Saga and chronologically accurate to his character biography. Mix in Conan's earliest adventures in the first two acts to show his rise as a Warrior and the birth of his legend so that the audience sees Conan's growth and how he earns his victory against Doom. Change the framing device of the movie where in the beginning there is a young Prince who lives long after the Hyborean Age and due to being too low on succession, is sent to the remote fringes of his father's empire to supervise the frontier provinces. Bored of his duties, the Prince explores and discovers the tomb of Conan and is told of his exploits by his accompanying Vizier with the storytelling to the Prince serving as narration for the movie, mirroring Conan's call to greatness in finding the Atlantean tomb and thus beginning the cycle again.
John's Reaction Roll:
D100 => 88
When you made the script changes with Carrie and Steven, it was done because you liked the script, but it wasn't Conan. It was an adventurer that just happened to share his name. The story you wanted to tell, was of respect to Conan. To tell Conan's tale, not to make yourself into Conan.
When John went to see your finished progress… he just laughed and said. "Fuck, I love Conan, but I never imagined doing it like that."
And he just laughed and Carrie paid a hundred to him. Turns out there was a bet going around that you would take an ax to the script and then make… changes to fit more of the book's chronology and style of Howard.
Reward: Your changes were met with acclaim and acceptance.
John has just accepted you are the biggest Conan Fan in the company… and just accepted that you will be there.
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-[X]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 Rolled:
D100 => 72
Mike looked at the script and said. "Fuck it, let's go, a first-time director with an experienced producer who is looking to prove himself."
You looked at the happy Paul. "go nuts, it's not my money."
Reward: Paul is now directing Hardcore. With Mike as a producer. Hopefully, it isn't a cockup.
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-[X]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: ??? Rolled:
D100 + 40 => 124
The lunch you had was some nice pizza place, and honestly, you just… enjoyed it. You both were happy.
And there was nothing to say, despite you wanting to say it. You both just wanted to put those thoughts away.
So you had fun. Enjoyed the pizza. Enjoyed the office and everyone's growing friendship…
And just decided to have a good time. Even going out to a nice dinner, where Carrie was as radiant as ever with a bright blue dress, a little different than the one she wore for your first date, but also something a little more.
And both of you were happy to get home safely…
-[X]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 Rolled:
D100 + 40 => 126
Carrie's Choice:
D2 => 1
Carrie and you were both sitting down, holding each other, watching the sunrise. Carrie was just being with you, and you were both enjoying the simple closeness you both were feeling. Your clothes, and undergarments were discarded across the concrete, and you both just basked in comfort and closeness.
She then nuzzled your shoulder, getting your attention, which of course, you gave. "What do you think? You've had all this time to think, and we both haven't talked about it since-"
She paused before she shook her head. "Is it selfish to want this? How can this be anything but selfish?"
"Nothing about what we want is ever going to be selfish. It would only be that way if only one of us wanted this." You replied. "And I would only continue if you are ready, never before."
Carrie looked at you with a smile. "How I was lucky enough to marry you, I will never know."
"How I was lucky enough to marry you, I will never know." You repeated, and Carrie giggled as you said it. "What?"
"Just how you said it was so corny." She replied as she giggled more, as she then screamed in joy as you lifted her off her feet, holding her bridal style. "Hey no fair!"
"Alls fair in love and war!" You replied as she threw her arms around you, and you could have looked anywhere, but instead looked her straight in the eyes. "Now, Mrs. O'Brian, would you care to join me for something we both will never forget? For an adventure we both chose to begin?"
Carrie then blushed scarlet, just like you. "Mister O'Brian, I would be honored."
And you carried her to your room, and both decided to make the most of the energy you had and the promises you both made to each other.
Reward: Carrie will now have a hidden pregnancy roll, and if she is pregnant, it will have an action dedicated to it.
To say that you both came to this decision is an understatement.
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-[X]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 Rolled:
D100 => 94
"Bruce, this is Elvis speaking, can I speak to you for a moment?"
"Um, sure Elvis, uh, how long do you need me, I'm about to go to the office. If you are-"
"It's going to be quick I promise. I wanna make a movie with you, a simple one, like a James Bond Adventure."
Your eyes widened. "Do you have any idea- wait what?"
"You heard me, I wanna make a movie, where I'm the hero."
You took a moment to process. "You could go any studio you want Elvis, why us?"
"Cause frankly, everyone else would scoff and make me do something I don't wanna do. Another fucking musical before I get this picture. But I want, no I need to do this, for myself."
You took a breath. "What do you mean."
"I'm talking about a spy adventure. Where I'm an agent, and I save the world, and get the girl." Elvis stated.
Oh. "Um… Elvis, no offense, I… are you sure? You don't really strike me as someone who likes doing action stuff. No offense, I expected a drama?"
"Life has too much drama in Bruce. What I want to do, is to get away from it all. Be able to become someone that I want to be, to be a hero, like all the Comics I read to my little girl and that I used to read myself."
He sighed. "I just wanna adventure Bruce. To be a hero of the story that I want."
You then gave a smile, and you were sure he could feel it. "I'll do my best Elvis."
Reward: Elvis has asked for you to make an adventure Movie with him as the Star of the Show. Something that he wants to do. That he has wanted to do since he has been freed from Parker.
You will try to do that.
New Action available.
(When Mike hears about this, he might start drooling from the dollar signs he sees.)
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-[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] Purchase film rights for Robert Heinlein bibliography. If the bibliography is largely unavailable, focus on Starship Troopers and The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. $10 Million. Rolled:
D100 => 1
When you tried to buy the books, you were told, by a very angry Heinlein that you could not pay him the 30 million that Universal paid for his entire collection of works written currently.
Then he recognized your voice and went on a tirade about… well, he said a lot of things about you, mostly that you were some party boot-liking liberal who just did every thing he wanted for publicity and clout, not because you actually believed in it.
Then he said something about Carrie deciding to look like an Amazonian from fiction, with muscles that made her unladylike and ugly, with the muscles clashing with her figure, and how it would make her infertile, and that she would suffer for it.
Now you would have bubbled with rage to destroy this man's life and career, but you decided to not waste your energy on it…for now.
Reward: Heinlein sold his works to Universal for an insane 30 million dollars, plus he would give the film rights to future works… and took out his political frustrations on you when you tried, too late, to purchase his works.
He also called Carrie ugly, and despite wanting to kill the man when he said that, you decided to safely and smartly, ignore him.
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-[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] Robert Redford. You've heard that Robert has a film he's shopping around about Watergate. Approach and inquire if he would be willing to make it as a Lucasfilms production. Rolled:
D100 => 80
Robert was looking at the table, then to you. "Holy hell, I never thought I'd be at a table with you?"
You smiled at Robert. "Well, get used to surprises. Something tells me that my letter and message intrigued you enough to come by?"
"After Warner went to shit, yeah. You were the first one on my desk looking about that picture." He then sighed. "Honestly, after 74, I thought it would be old news. No one cares about Watergate anymore, no one cares about Nixon and anyone else involved. There is a new president and an honest one, if there is any truth to it." He sighed. "Sorry, rambling on."
"Still wanna make the picture?" You asked.
Robert sighed. "Honestly, never really gave it much thought, been too busy trying to work to keep food on the table, seeing as Warner is now out." He took a breath. "Alright, what's the catch, I know you Bruce. Everyone in town thinks you're some Republican Jesus… or Democratic Jesus, no one knows… Would you do anything to the script to change it?"
"No. That's not my job." You stated. "I'm just coming to offer to create something that you feel big about. Nothing more."
He huffed. "Just like that?"
"Just like that." You replied. "Besides the usual profit sharing and… what have you, we run a business after all."
"I choose the cast." He stated.
"Done."
"Director?" He asked, pressing.
"Depends on who." You replied. "We have a deal?"
Robert held out his hand. "Deal."
Reward: Lucasfilms have a verbal agreement to start producing All the President's Men.
New Action available.
