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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Christopher Reeves:D100 => 100

Can you hear the Superman Theme Now? He is Super Man. And honestly, I want him to suced. Because frankly... he deserves it fo having to put up with Kennedy.
I am so glad that Superman is going to be the same classic it was in OTL, Reeves deserves it.

BUT I am kind of hoping that as they did in OTL they botch the sequels so badly that we are able to buy DC from Columbia because they think that the DC brand is damaged forever, or that we can buy Columbia outright...
Here is the funny thing that I want to say about Sly...

He might still do action movies, but he's more doing it just to pay the bills and have fun, rather then trying to beat Arnie, which might mean that Rambo might still be made, and still be as awesome as it was.


And expect him to try to get another oscar.
Well, as much as I would love to see Rambo with its original ending that fits much better and prevents sequels to be made, we may need to be careful... We may get a visit from Commander Badass and the TIALS if things deviate too much from OTL.
And I hope that even if Stallone wants to focus on more serious stuff, he will still be John Spartan in Demolition Man...
 
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Then Everyone Needed Help From Bruce Turn 53 (April 1977)
Then Everyone Needed Help From Bruce… kinda

You and Carrie were hugging each other, as you lazily moved from your sleeping position. It was just a fun little distraction… but now that was not a distraction that left you feeling so much more.

Carrie hugged you tighter as you let go, as if she knew what you were thinking, and didn't want you to leave.

"Can't stay all morning in bed, Carrie." You mustered out before you saw her eyes open, and she smiled.

No fair, she couldn't do this to you.

"Oh, but we can." She said.

"And you want to miss breakfast?" You asked as you heard her stomach growl in hunger.

There was a moment of silence between the both of you. Then she sighed. "You win."

"I didn't win, you just lost." You whispered as you both kissed.

"Oh well then let me make you something nice." She said.
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Lucasfilms Unlimited Actions:

[]The Problems with Conan: Um… Steve, what happened? I thought you were ready to get going to work on… wait what's that? Why did Universal send a cease and desist letter to you? DC: 30

[]Five Dates: Well it's time for you and Carrie to be placed on a wonderful red carpet again, for your directorial Debut... for a film that is. DC: 0

[]The Sony Arrogance: Mike Eisner looked at the Sony Representative and smiled. "Bruce, I need your help. I need you to tell this fine piece of refuse, that we are not for sale." DC: 0

[]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)

[]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:

[]Good news: Carrie has some good news. DC: 0

[]The Queen, and Carrie: So, Queen is back in town, and they have decided, out of the blue, to stay at your house. Said that it was safer from the Paperatzi than it is anywhere else. And it is going to lead to something fun… or something. DC: 25

[]Off the Wall: Michael Jackson is back in town, and he has requested that he needs a place to hide out from the media because he just wants a break. Well, hopefully he dosen't mind the couch. DC: 30

[]Your Rival: Arnold Schwarzenegger. You have no idea who this guy is… also, why does he want to rival you. Also, what the fuck is he doing, going around saying you are the only reason that things got so weird? Whatever that means. DC: 30

[]And Then There Was Robin: Robin came to you with a smile on his face. "My Dear Bruce, we need to talk to you about a friend who needs help!" What Friend is that Robin? DC: 40

[]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)

AN: enjoy and please vote in plan format!
 
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[]The Sony Arrogance: Mike Eisner looked at the Sony Representative and smiled. "Bruce, I need your help. I need you to tell this fine piece of refuse, that we are not for sale." DC: 0
"If you have a written complaint to send to us about our executives' behavior, kindly roll it up nice and neat then tuck it up your nostril."

Seriously, though, I don't get why Sony would approach us of all people. We're succeeding beyond our wildest dreams, and they think they can just buy us? If they'd done it to Warner Bros or some smaller studios, I'd get it, but us? Us?
 
[]The Queen, and Carrie: So, Queen is back in town, and they have decided, out of the blue, to stay at your house. Said that it was safer from the Paperatzi than it is anywhere else. And it is going to lead to something fun… or something. DC: 25

[]Off the Wall: Michael Jackson is back in town, and he has requested that he needs a place to hide out from the media because he just wants a break. Well, hopefully he dosen't mind the couch. DC: 30
Dammit, we have to take these together...

We never got the chance in OTL to get the ultimate collaboration in music history done... But the potential of mixing the King of Pop and the greatest Rock Band (and probably the greatest frontman) of all time together is something to behold...
 
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Alright, I don't know what Universal's game is but they better have a GODDAMN good reason to try and stop our production just when we're ready to start filming!

As for Sony, obviously they're trying to push their weight around so it's clearly that we need to, politely, tell them to shut their mouths and get the hell out of our property unless they want us to go O'Brian on their ass...politely of course.

The options for help from our friends should be a given, and we are distributing the film this turn as Magoose said in the prvious one, so we're covered there. The way I see it, we can either try and get the rights for Minority Report, or perhaps the rights for The Princess Bride. Then again, we could try for one of the two animated scripts we have so far.

On a different note, I would like to suggest everyone to watch this video



It's amazing! It gives so much about Kubrick's filmography, his keen insight into managing to find the central core themes and maintaining it even as he adapts and changes things around them and delivers something wholly unique to what one would expect. It even gives a very valid explanation as to why Stephen King seesm to be so chill with others adapting his works, even with changes, yet raged so hard against Kubrick. You can use the time stamps to see it.

But basically, TLDR version, King made Jack his "writer avatar", imbuing him with all his fears and weaknesses, but also with a redemption at the end which simbolized him exorcizing himself from those demons that plagued him. In King's version, Jack was a good man overwhelmed by the situation and the demons around him, but he was still capable of loving his son and family. Kubrick took that and made Jack an asshole, an abuser, and an unrepentant alcoholic who blamed his family with everything wrong in his life, and never worked with King or mentioned it, but instead chose to go with another writer to revise the script.

Yeah...I would be a bit pissed too.
 
"If you have a written complaint to send to us about our executives' behavior, kindly roll it up nice and neat then tuck it up your nostril."

Seriously, though, I don't get why Sony would approach us of all people. We're succeeding beyond our wildest dreams, and they think they can just buy us? If they'd done it to Warner Bros or some smaller studios, I'd get it, but us? Us?
Well, we are obviously the rising star in Hollywood, they are trying to buy us before we get too big...

And Star Wars has basically become one of the most valuable brands of all time, so getting it would be great for them.
The King of Rock is Elvis, but getting some Queens would also suffice.
I have already edited it...
 
[]The Sony Arrogance: Mike Eisner looked at the Sony Representative and smiled. "Bruce, I need your help. I need you to tell this fine piece of refuse, that we are not for sale." DC: 0
One trillion dolars in 1 dolar bills cash in a one lump sum, then we can negotiate otherwise get the fuck out, piss us of in negotiations the prices doubles for every slight
[]The Problems with Conan: Um… Steve, what happened? I thought you were ready to get going to work on… wait what's that? Why did Universal send a cease and desist letter to you? DC: 30
For the love of god don't tell me the author dubble dipped
 
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To be honest, when we are negoriating with a single author I would rather pay more money and try to get the rights of all their book available rather than pick a single book or a saga...

It is much more AP efficient...
Perhaps, but at the same time, I'm not that convinced about Philip K. Dick's bibliography besides that novel and perhaps The Man in the High Castle.
 
The current tax filing system in the United States is complex, burdensome, and time-consuming for taxpayers. Millions of Americans spend countless hours each year preparing and filing
so basically what europe has, minor problem alot of buisnes that help with taxes make bank and they have alot of politicians in their pocket luckily this is still early enouth that it can pass
 
[x] Plan: Deal with it, Hollywood
[]The Problems with Conan: Um… Steve, what happened? I thought you were ready to get going to work on… wait what's that? Why did Universal send a cease and desist letter to you? DC: 30

[]The Sony Arrogance: Mike Eisner looked at the Sony Representative and smiled. "Bruce, I need your help. I need you to tell this fine piece of refuse, that we are not for sale." DC: 0

[]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 Hiawatha. Please linetail the budget for this film, and who should be directing the picture)

[]Good news: Carrie has some good news. DC: 0

[]The Queen, and Carrie: So, Queen is back in town, and they have decided, out of the blue, to stay at your house. Said that it was safer from the Paperatzi than it is anywhere else. And it is going to lead to something fun… or something. DC: 25

[]Off the Wall: Michael Jackson is back in town, and he has requested that he needs a place to hide out from the media because he just wants a break. Well, hopefully he dosen't mind the couch. DC: 30

[]Your Rival: Arnold Schwarzenegger. You have no idea who this guy is… also, why does he want to rival you. Also, what the fuck is he doing, going around saying you are the only reason that things got so weird? Whatever that means. DC: 30

[]And Then There Was Robin: Robin came to you with a smile on his face. "My Dear Bruce, we need to talk to you about a friend who needs help!" What Friend is that Robin? DC: 40

[] 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

should plan be unspoilered?

I'm frankly torn on which animation to do, (which we need to as we've got an army of animators and we need to sic them on the studio) though Atlantis just looks better overall. We also wanted to get "Throne of Blood" out, but seeing how Mike DIDN'T want that, considering people are just coming off SW-high, I believe it would be better next turn. Or not?
In any case, tons of cool personal actions, gotta call our parents since we have quite a few things to share, need to learn who the heck that Schwarznegger guy is, check up on Michael and also who the heck Robin's friend is.
Practice writing is the only action I am in doubt about. Maybe some charity? We are popular, better ride on that popularity.
 
@Magoose Is Five Dates not being released this month? Also with Dreamworks working on Gundam and the Myths show, is anybody free to do a movie or is that something that should be pushed for later?
Oh shit, forgot 5 dates, sorry.

As for who's free... We've 10 animators free right now....

So unless you wanna pull a japan and make 10 people make an entire film... you might wanna wait till later on in the year, when Gundam is finished.
 
[]The Queen, and Carrie: So, Queen is back in town, and they have decided, out of the blue, to stay at your house. Said that it was safer from the Paperatzi than it is anywhere else. And it is going to lead to something fun… or something. DC: 25

[]Off the Wall: Michael Jackson is back in town, and he has requested that he needs a place to hide out from the media because he just wants a break. Well, hopefully he dosen't mind the couch. DC: 30

We need to do these together. I will sacrifice a goose for it.

EDIT: Oop, saw a plan that had everything I wanted.

[X] Plan Goslings
 
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