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

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
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
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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By the way Magoose, how's Hanna-Barbera reacting to this new animation landscape? They gonna finally stop making Scooby Doo clones and actually innovate?
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Magoose, is Lucasfilms part of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers?
No. If only because we weren't invited yet, and Mike is trying to not lose all his hair with George just ignoring everyone to spend days at a time with ILM to pioneer Special effects... when he should be focused on trying to make sure his company isn't destroyed by fuckery.

Oh and try and create digital photography and cameras.

And get Pixar up and running.

And so much more that we take for granted in the modern world of cinima. Hell he might even get a chance to do something real cool and invent IMAX just for shits and giggles.

Also, calling the vote
Adhoc vote count started by Magoose on Jul 14, 2023 at 12:20 AM, finished with 127 posts and 39 votes.

  • [X] Plan Best of Both Worlds
    -[X]Yoshiyuki Tomino: An Animator from a company called Sunrise, who came to the United States as a Hired Animator, effectually called a Hired Gun by anyone in the Animation industry. He's meticulous and has a wonderful work ethic. There is also the fact he is a very, very big fan of star wars, and has been seen bowing at George whenever he's in the office for interviews. He also comes with some sort of toy that Sunrise wanted him to make a show about, and show off to George, and see if said toy would breach the western Market, with the right backing. He also said he wanted to do something cool with it… calling it Star Wars with Robots. (Automatically get the rights to Gundam. Enter Alliance with Japanese Animation company Sunrise. All TV show rolls get a +40 to their rolls. Script quality of all animation get increased by +40.)
    -[X] John Musker and Ron Clements
    -[X]Don Bluth
    -[X]Noboru Ishiguro
    [X] Plan: Combo Time
    -[X] Head of Dreamworks
    --[X]John Musker and Ron Clements: (Staff working for them will not suffer any roll maluses. Animated Films of all types will not suffer any roll maluses)
    -[X] Directors
    --[X]Jeffrey Katzenberg (For every successful film Jeff has that makes a profit, gain a +100 to all rolls. However, for every failure, he will roll if he has a breakdown, and if he takes it out on his staff, giving them a -50 to every roll)
    --[X]Don Bluth: (Brings another 20 animators, as well as gives a +50 quality to all Western Animation films. But suffers a -50 to all 3d animation films as he despites it)
    --[X]Yoshiyuki Tomino
    [X]Plan: Future of Animation
    -[X]Yoshiyuki Tomino
    -[X]Katsuhiro Otomo
    -[X]Don Bluth
    [X] Plan: Mecha Combo
    -[X] Head of Dreamworks
    --[X]John Musker and Ron Clements: (Staff working for them will not suffer any roll maluses. Animated Films of all types will not suffer any roll maluses)
    -[X] Directors
    --[X]Jeffrey Katzenberg (For every successful film Jeff has that makes a profit, gain a +100 to all rolls. However, for every failure, he will roll if he has a breakdown, and if he takes it out on his staff, giving them a -50 to every roll)
    --[X]Don Bluth: (Brings another 20 animators, as well as gives a +50 quality to all Western Animation films. But suffers a -50 to all 3d animation films as he despites it)
    --[X]Yoshiyuki Tomino: (Automatically get the rights to Gundam. Enter Alliance with Japanese Animation company Sunrise. All TV show rolls get a +40 to their rolls. Script quality of all animation get increased by +40.)
    [X] Plan: Keep 2D Alive
    -[X] Don Bluth: Another Disney Alumni, who left because he did not like where Disney was going vision-wise. He's an old master, even at his young age, and one of the few animators who are bringing their own team with them to join up. To make things very clear, he's very into the usual traditional Western Animation… And dislikes possible new forms. (Brings another 20 animators, as well as gives a +50 quality to all Western Animation films. But suffers a -50 to all 3d animation films as he despites it)
    -[X]Katsuhiro Otomo
    -[X] Shōji Kawamori
    -[X] John Musker and Ron Clements
    [X] Plan Gundam, Akira, Best of Disney
    -[X] Head of Animation
    --[X]John Musker and Ron Clements
    -[X] Directors
    --[X]Yoshiyuki Tomino
    --[X]Don Bluth
    --[X]Katsuhiro Otomo
    [X]There is no such thing as a good Movie like this (Unknown Effect)
 
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If we become the new kings of Hollywood I bet we would change it also let's make A listers for our tv shows and if the guild complains that we are not doing the rules Sue them
 
The Award Seasons Turn 52 (March 1977)
The Award Season Turn 52:

You were lying down on your bed and took a long tired breath. It was going to be this craziness now. The animation department had half the staff that only spoke Japanese, meaning there had to be interpreters that were honestly too expensive to afford, even with your vast wealth…. Well, it was only you and a few others that knew enough English to act as translators. This was fine for now because thank god for the universities within LA that offered English and Japanese classes, and native speakers of both languages that were soon going to be on the payroll to make sure everyone would try.

You knew that everyone there was taking Japanese classes or English classes so that the work environment was not going to be a true nightmare of mistranslations, and just… well, you wouldn't say racism… but more… arrogance on both sides.

Don, John, and Ron were not happy that they were taking orders, and being led by a man they didn't know. Tomino was good, and you knew full well he would gain their respect.

It was just some of them were not so eager to do so, without working with him. And Noboru Ishiguro was… Well, the less said about his desire to go to several US Navy and Air Force bases to just watch planes fly… and fly them himself.

You thought the last part was joking. Then you saw him sign up for pilot lessons.

The man loved planes so much… that it actually frightened you.

"Something bothering you Bruce?" Carrie asked as she slinked in next to you. You wondered if she was waiting for you, for an opportunity.

You sighed. "Well, I think I fucked up."

"How so?"

"We have a golden opportunity, and ideas galore, but half the staff are wondering what the other half is doing, and there is a language barrier between everyone, making it even worse." You took a breath. "I just wasn't expecting all this chaos."

"Well, that's what we get when you try new things. Chaotic, messy, and hard… before we all make things better." She said with a smile.

You knew what she wanted before you let out a sigh. "Not tonight Carrie. I just want to go to sleep tonight."

Carrie fumed before crashing down next to you. "I thought it would help."

"I wish it would, but as much as it would make me feel better, I want to solve the problem, not ignore it." You replied.

Carrie looked at you with her loving gaze. "I know, we'll find time for it."

"I promise." You replied.
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You have 10 Actions

Lucasfilms Unlimited Actions:

[]Getting The Dream in Order: You need to find a way to get this motley crew sorted before someone starts doing something stupid. DC: ???

[]Breaking Down the Barriers: Everyone is going to get lessons in English and Japanese, now! You will pay for it out of pocket and they will like it DC: ???

[]The Love of Tomino: Tomino has come to you, and George, to discuss his love of Star Wars. And what he hopes to do with his Star Wars in Space DC:30

[]The Land of Sunrise: You have been invited to meet with Sunrise. You and Mike are going to be busy… as for why Mike wanted you to be the translator… you did not know. DC: 50

[]Begin an Animated Production (Hiawatha): It was not the script anyone wanted to do. But you wanted to begin with a Bang. (Begin Production of Hiawatha. Please linetail the budget for this film, and who should be directing the picture)

[]Begin an Animated Production (Atlantis): It was not the script anyone wanted to do. But you wanted to begin with a Bang. (Begin Production of Atlantis. Please linetail the budget for this film, and who should be directing the picture)

[]They Call it a Gundam: Tomino's baby, the thing that got this thing going. He… has a request. He wants to Hijack production from Sunrise and make it a Dreamworks Project. Or failing that, a duel production. He's begging you to get it. DC: 30

[]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:

[]The Oscars: It is time to get the Awards that Lucasfilms rightfully deserves. Holy hell… 20 nominations! DC: 0

[]Other Award Shows: You have other invitations... time to see them. DC: 0

[]The Copulation with Carrie: Well, Carrie wants a baby, and it takes two… So time to set aside a weekend to try. DC: 0 (Increases the chance for Carrie to get pregnant)

[]Having Fun: You and Carrie haven't had a night on the town in some time. Perhaps that's what you both need. Just a good ole time where it's just the two of you. DC: ???

[]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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Well, I think it's obvious that we're taking the animation options, and the ones where we get the Gundam rights as well. Now, I would be all in on Hiawatha, but I've also heard how we also want to start this with a bang. So perhaps we can take an option so that we can develope the script for Treasure Planet. Though I don't know if we have the technology to do it justice at the moment. If we do then we can go ahead I guess.

By the way @Magoose , how does the Animated Scripts work? Is it the same as with the regular scripts, where very six months the animated Pitches are written? Do the Directors pitch their OTL ideas to us at some point? Also, would Aladdin be made like how Orion Ultor's Omake proposed it, about Uyghur culture?
 
By the way @Magoose , how does the Animated Scripts work? Is it the same as with the regular scripts, where very six months the animated Pitches are written? Do the Directors pitch their OTL ideas to us at some point? Also, would Aladdin be made like how Orion Ultor's Omake proposed it, about Uyghur culture?
same as regular scripts, and directors do have a chance to push OTL.

And yes Orion's omake would be what he proposed it as.
 
[X] Plan Waifu and Anime
-[X]Getting The Dream in Order: You need to find a way to get this motley crew sorted before someone starts doing something stupid. DC: ???
-[X]Breaking Down the Barriers: Everyone is going to get lessons in English and Japanese, now! You will pay for it out of pocket and they will like it DC: ???
-[X]The Love of Tomino: Tomino has come to you, and George, to discuss his love of Star Wars. And what he hopes to do with his Star Wars in Space DC:30
-[X]The Land of Sunrise: You have been invited to meet with Sunrise. You and Mike are going to be busy… as for why Mike wanted you to be the -translator… you did not know. DC: 50
-[X]They Call it a Gundam: Tomino's baby, the thing that got this thing going. He… has a request. He wants to Hijack production from Sunrise and make it a Dreamworks Project. Or failing that, a duel production. He's begging you to get it. DC: 30
-[X]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: ???
--[X] Throne of Blood
-[X]The Oscars: It is time to get the Awards that Lucasfilms rightfully deserves. Holy hell… 20 nominations! DC: 0
-[X]Other Award Shows: You have other invitations... time to see them. DC: 0
-[X]The Copulation with Carrie: Well, Carrie wants a baby, and it takes two… So time to set aside a weekend to try. DC: 0 (Increases the chance for Carrie to get pregnant)
-[X]A Well-Known Fan: So some really famous person is a fan of yours. Maybe you'll learn who they actually are. DC???

Okay so this turn is going to be incredibly heavy on Dreamworks. Help sort things out and make sure our motley brady bunch get along and can communicate. Speak with Tomino and hopefully get things started with Gundam.


@Magoose Also when is Five Dates planning on release?

Since Spring Break is gonna happen this turn I think we should release an import to test the waters and see if we can release something alongside the last stage of Star Wars, and more specifically to see if Five Dates will be a success. I voted for Throne of Blood, which is basically a Kurosawa adaptation of MacBeth. It's a Kurosawa movie and we haven't released any of his in a while, and it's also staring Toshiro Mifune, and we'll probably get loads of people who want to see Obi-wan. So a safe test.

Do Oscars and other award shows to have Bruce be more established in Hollywood and win Best Picture for Star Wars and Best Actress for Carrie.

Also, it's clear Carrie wants a baby so let's honor her wish and give the O'Brians a special weekend to help create the Goslings.

By the way I am gonna do my best to support Dreamworks with Omakes, but no promises cause today's my birthday.
 
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[X] Plan Gathering Gundam and Planting Apple Seeds
-[X]Getting The Dream in Order: You need to find a way to get this motley crew sorted before someone starts doing something stupid. DC: ???
-[X]Breaking Down the Barriers: Everyone is going to get lessons in English and Japanese, now! You will pay for it out of pocket and they will like it DC: ???
-[X]The Love of Tomino: Tomino has come to you, and George, to discuss his love of Star Wars. And what he hopes to do with his Star Wars in Space DC:30
-[X]The Land of Sunrise: You have been invited to meet with Sunrise. You and Mike are going to be busy… as for why Mike wanted you to be the translator… you did not know. DC: 50
-[X]They Call it a Gundam: Tomino's baby, the thing that got this thing going. He… has a request. He wants to Hijack production from Sunrise and make it a Dreamworks Project. Or failing that, a duel production. He's begging you to get it. DC: 30
-[X]The Oscars: It is time to get the Awards that Lucasfilms rightfully deserves. Holy hell… 20 nominations! DC: 0
-[X]Other Award Shows: You have other invitations... time to see them. 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
--[X] Gavin's new company. What was it called? Apple Inc.? [$10 million dollars]
-[X]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? ???
-[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: Japanese


The idea of the plan is to try and meld the new animation department smoothly. Get Tomino to speak with George and also to start getting Gundam under Dreamworks.

Learning Japanese because when we last learned Japanese we were described as "near fluent". With Japanese animators being in management in Lucasfilm, it is time for Bruce to speak as perfect Japanese as possible (if only to prevent miscommunications).

Want to invest in Apple (which our older brother is now working at). It is pre-Apple II being on the market and so it is a great time to invest in a private company while it probably needs funding to fund its first major flagship product release/manufacturing. It's good for Bruce (who does invest in family businesses) as it diversifies his investments. But, also is a good connection into the tech world that Lucasfilm could use in the future to help its 3D technologies.

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I am not a big fan of starting a new animated project this turn until we get the "motly crew sorted before someone starts doing something stupid". We have a newly formed department whose head speaks a completely different language than most of the workers (and also has different work cultures). Before starting a project, we should at least take the time to smoothe the obvious bumps in the department.

Similarly, while Carrie is ready for a baby, it does not mean we need to rush it. The action just makes it more likely- and frankly given the fact that Bruce is starting a massive expansion, perhaps it wouldn't be fair to increase the probability of starting a family just yet.

Edit 2:
Lowered Apple investment to $10 million to reflect Apple's relative small size.
 
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[X] Plan Waifu and Anime

By the way I am gonna do my best to support Dreamworks with Omakes, but no promises cause today's my birthday.
Happy Birthday!

[X] Plan Waifu and Anime

Only thing I would've changed is making Musker and Clements the Directors, mainly since they have that Disney touch in them and I imagined Hiawatha to have that. Personally, I think Bluth would do great with movies that tend to be a bit darker, which while Hiawatha is, it still does not go to the point Bluth usually gets to.

Then again, Bluth has that Bonus...wait does he have the Bonus? Magoose mentioned that if elected Directors only part of their bonuses apply.

Oh well, I'm sure he'll do fine.

Aside from that, is there any other franchise or property we want to buy or own?
 
Aside from that, is there any other franchise or property we want to buy or own?

The Muppets for the puppetry ability and the characters themselves (currently pre-Muppet Movie)

Apple Inc. for technology and to diversify Bruce's investments (really heavy in Lucasfilm, which is good, but he needs to diversify). It could open the door to investing in other technology firms, some of which could be used in Lucasfilm. Also would be cool for Bruce to be involved as a legend in another industry.)(Currently pre-Apple II).

Irvine Corp. for ability to influence Southern California, massive profit, and political clout. Also diversifies his investments.

Asimov's books.
 
If we do end up doing Hiawatha could we try to hire Native American voice actors? I know this is an actor quest and our hero is Irish, but it might be good to start a precedent for getting more people of color into voice acting roles.

[X] Plan Gathering Gundam and Planting Apple Seeds
 
Want to invest in Apple (which our older brother is now working at). It is pre-Apple II being on the market and so it is a great time to invest in a private company while it probably needs funding to fund its first major flagship product release/manufacturing. It's good for Bruce (who does invest in family businesses) as it diversifies his investments. But, also is a good connection into the tech world that Lucasfilm could use in the future to help its 3D technologies.

Edit:
I am not a big fan of starting a new animated project this turn until we get the "motly crew sorted before someone starts doing something stupid". We have a newly formed department whose head speaks a completely different language than most of the workers (and also has different work cultures). Before starting a project, we should at least take the time to smoothe the obvious bumps in the department.

Similarly, while Carrie is ready for a baby, it does not mean we need to rush it. The action just makes it more likely- and frankly given the fact that Bruce is starting a massive expansion, perhaps it wouldn't be fair to increase the probability of starting a family just yet.

Apple literally just started out. If we invest 20 million I'm pretty sure we'd outright buy the company. I'm all for helping Gavin and the Steves, but in the future I'd start with something small like 100k so that we're not outright bankrolling anything and steal Gavin's thunder by having his little bro fund the entire business. Plus, if we do something that big it'll probably bruise Job's ego and make him paranoid that Gavin is trying to steal the company. Let's wait, plus I have some Omakes in the works for Gavin that will hopefully give bonuses.

Everyone's itching to work and we can't just delay months without making a movie or else people will start to get restless. It's not like we've got a time limit for the movie and if it takes a couple years so the company works out it's kinks, so be it. I just want to do something now because we got a shitload of opportunities with Gundam and Macross along with Bluth's 80's films and we can only do that after making a movie as Magoose said that the Dreamworks staff doesn't want to get ambitious with shows and multiple films until they've got one movie under their belt. Like I said, making Omakes to hopefully support this.

As for Carrie, even if we don't manage to conceive this turn, I think Bruce owes it to her to at least make an active attempt to get pregnant. The end of the update was literally Carrie begging Bruce to have sex so they can try and it seems like she really wants to be a mom. If Bruce doesn't at least make an attempt he looks pretty douchey to his wife and might make Carrie anxious that he doesn't want to have kids.

Only thing I would've changed is making Musker and Clements the Directors, mainly since they have that Disney touch in them and I imagined Hiawatha to have that. Personally, I think Bluth would do great with movies that tend to be a bit darker, which while Hiawatha is, it still does not go to the point Bluth usually gets to.

Changed it to Musker and Clements. I think a no penalties bonus is better than a quality bonus for our first film and the two would probably make the Japanese more at ease with their cool leadership than Bluth who will probably have more issues and be very narrow minded.
 
[X] Plan Gathering Gundam and Planting Apple Seeds

Probably best to lay the foundation a bit more and break the barrier's between the new staff a bit with time to get used to each other before attempting a project.

Hmm on project torn between Atlantis or Basil among what we got right now. As doesn't seem Bluth has approach for ideas for American tail or land before time yet

Also need to refresh my memory about what Hiawatha is again.

EDIT - never mind found it and remember it now~ Not bad film to start with either.
 
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