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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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    • I have to saythis:

    Any of you spoil one piece on this thread, there will be consequences.

    Do not ruin this for me.
     
    overmind said:
    Here's a list of our current Intellectual rights, directors, scripts, and movies. Hopefully this helps us know what we can do, and how we've been doing so far.

    Lucasfilms Unlimited​
    Privately owned company between George Lucas and Bruce O'Brian. Founded in 1974 with its purpose being to give freedom to the artist, and the owners, to make their movies unfettered by studio Interference. Currently, the ownership of the shares is between George Lucas (48%), Bruce O'Brian (48%), Marcia Lucas (2%) and Michaell Eisner (2%)
    Intellectual Rights (Franchises/Books)​
    - Star Wars (Created by George Lucas)

    - Dune (Created by Frank Herbert)

    - The Tolkien Legendum (Hobbit and LOTR, created by J.R.R. Tolkien)

    - Rocky (Created by Sylvester Stallone, in Co-Ownership with him)

    - The Entire Robert Howard Character Library (Created by Robert E. Howard)

    - Carrie (Created by Stephen King. Held only in Stewardship as Brian De Palma owns the rights. But as he is now a Partner/Employee of Lucasfilms, it is counted here)

    - Tarzan (Created by Edgar Rice Burroughs)

    - Gundam (Created by Yoshiyuki Tomino, In Co-Ownership with Sunrise Studios)
    Intellectual Rights (Movies bought from Warner)​
    - THX 1138

    - Enter the Dragon

    - A Streetcar named Desire

    - Rebel without a Cause

    - The Maltese Falcon

    - Blazing Saddles

    - Arscenic and Old Lace

    - Finian's Rainbow

    - You're a Bug Boy Now

    - Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

    - Mean Streets

    - Get to Know Your Rabbit

    - The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady

    - Mary, Mary
    Directors​
    Live Action:

    - Steven Spielberg: Steve is really an imaginative storyteller, someone who loves doing adventures that harken back to his youth. While currently, he has the ambition to prove his critics wrong, because they think he cannot do anything without a gimmick. He's best used for Adventure stories, ones that are more akin to the serials that he grew up on. For now at least. He's young, just like you. But he wants to do other things that make him artistically fulfilled. However, he has a problem where he is constantly going over budget… over schedule, and being a bit indulgent. A strong hand can do wonders to help him, or even just be able to work with him and in his goals.

    - Martin Scorsese: Martin is easily the greatest artist of the Group of Directors, and that is everyone's opinion, even your own. He wants to make thought-provoking films that are interesting, for everyone. He's a sucker for the Urban dramas that have been made, but he also isn't afraid to tackle new challenges, from epics to biopics… to even something as simple as an adventure story. As long as it strikes a resonating chord with him, he will get it done. Though he also has struggles going over time, all of those things were not his fault, and a result of studio interference. The problem is… well, he wants to do his own thing sometimes… and that thing might not even be created yet. And he doesn't want to make popcorn films like other directors do in their spare time. Even if he might have to.

    - Brian De Palma: Brian is the odd one out. He likes directing, has a strong directing talent and he's great for budget and other things. But he has a problem that, in his opinion could be a problem. He's not the best at working with original screenplays, preferring to adapt novels, stories or even outright remaking others than trying his best to make his own. He said that he strongly believes that if he has a framework, he can make it better because he can contort the story to the cinema. And well, he's the only one who hasn't really gone over budget or schedule. Yet he hasn't really worked on huge projects before, so it would be a change for them.

    - Paul Schrader: Paul is one of the great writers of The Writers Room, who has a great track record of making good movies. As a writer. As a Director, he's not unproven, but not the most... Creme de la creme, as much of the studio is known for. Honestly, his output is really focused on solitary, art pieces, that are not going to make money. Though it has also led to his reputation as being... creative, but untalented. But you don't believe that is right.

    - Francis Ford Coppola: Between the directors, he's the most... controlling, unknowing, and honestly, he's kinda arrogent. But there is one thing that you know. He can make a damn fine film. The problem is, he's not interested in making a quantity of films. He was an artman. You don't care about that too much, but you are running a business. And you do need to make money.

    Animation/Anime:

    - Yoshiyuki "Kill Em All" Tomino: Head of Animation of DreamWorks, and easily one of them more talented men who work, and the man you put in charge to get your grubby little hands on Gundam. He has since proven himself to be one of the most valuble assets in Dreamworks, and despite all the work and culture clash that his arrival and subsequent hireing has caused to the American and Japanese staff, he's wonderful, though a bit depressive, and needs some help to remind himself he's truely great. He gained his nickname because Gundam had the highest body count of an Animated show... it even made it into the world record book. And he wants to make it bigger.

    - Noboru "The Eagleman" Ishiguro: Another director who you hired and haven't worked with at all, mostly because he's either helping Tomino, spending time with John and Ron... or trying to get his American pilot's license. He also has been going around every airport and military base in the state to get footage of an F-16 flying, which have only been out for a month. The man loved his aircraft, and most flying scenes were under his watch, and they were the best in the industry.

    - John Musker and Ron Clements: John and Ron are those two guys that work on everything, don't say anything, but always want to be doing well. Ever since their debut with "A Classical Tale" they've gathered a following of those animators who much enjoy working in more traditional projects, as well as those who keep themselves on the sidelines. You don't know how, but they just seem to bring out the best of everyone under them. They are great. And really that's all you have to say. They are great.

    - Don Bluth: The Second in command, and you are damn sure he sees himself on that when it comes to Animation. Not that you could gainsay him. Out of every one of your new set of animators he is the most experienced, and the most dedicated to the art of 2D animation, to the point that he's already being called "The Old Man" by the rest. Bluth's style is still miles above everything you've ever seen, and it actually makes you wonder what the hell was Dinsey thinking by cancelling his debut movie. Well, their loss is DreamWorks' gain.

    - Brad Bird: Also called "The Fledgling", Brad is a graduate of Cal Arts that decided to go with the new up and coming companny rather than the already established Disney. So far he hasn't regretted his decision, making Director at such a young age, and already trying for new assignements. So far he's working on whatever you're able to find for him, but his ambition is on new and untested stories, ideas that have yet to be given a chance.

    - John Lasseter: Graduate of Cal Arts that also joined at the same time as Brad, but his interest clearly lie in computer animation and the newly established Pixar division where he spends nearly the entire day; helping with the technicians and the computer experts, learning everything about this new way of creating animated images, and pushing the boundaries on what it can accomplish for the future of animation. He's a hard man to dislike, with his own brand of humor and charm. Just don't put him and Bluth in the same room!
    Movies Produced​
    - Rocky: Released in May, 1976. It tells the tale of Rocky Balboa, a poor small-time club fighter and loanshark debt collector, who gets an unlikely shot at the world heavyweight championship held by Apollo Creed.

    - Star Wars: A New Hope: Released in December, 1976. Set "a long time ago" in a fictional universe where the galaxy is ruled by the tyrannical Galactic Empire, the story focuses on a group of freedom fighters known as the Rebel Alliance, who aim to destroy the Empire's newest weapon, the Death Star.

    - Five Dates: Released in April, 1977. A romantic comedy about a struggling comedian and how he finds the love of his life, their romance and road to falling in love.

    - Close Encounters of the Third Kind: Released in June, 1977. It is the story of Roy Neary, an everyday blue-collar worker in Indiana, whose life changes after an encounter with a UFO.

    - Solomon Kane and the Nephilim's Castle: Released in March, 1978. Based on the Robert E. Howard character of the same name, it tells the story of Solomon Kane, as he travels and fights against a Nephilim plot to bring hell on Earth.

    - Hardcore: Released in September, 1978. Its plot follows a conservative Midwestern businessman whose teenage daughter goes missing in California. With the help of a prostitute, his search leads him into the illicit subculture of pornography.

    - Dracula: Blood Origins: Released in November, 1978. The story follows Vlad Tepes III, back before he became Dracula, when he was still fighting against the Ottomans to protect his people, falling deeper and deeper into the clutches of Carmilla, the Vampire Queen, as his struggles cast him deeper into the role of a monster.
    TV Shows Produced​
    The Olympiad with Bruce O'Brian: Released in January, 1976. A documentary showing Team USA as they go about their training in preparation for the 1976 Olympics.

    A Classical Tale: Released in June-September, 1978. An educational animated TV show telling the different myths and legends from ancient Greece, using advanced cinematic animation, allowing a more fluid style to go with the more entertaining, and less stuffy, storytelling.

    Mobile Suit Gundam: Released in September, 1978- July, 1979: Set in the futuristic calendar year "Universal Century" 0079, the plot focuses on the war between the Principality of Zeon and the Earth Federation, with the latter unveiling a new giant robot known as the RX-78-2 Gundam piloted by the teenage civilian mechanic Amuro Ray.
    Movies Distributed​
    - Home is the Hero (Produced by Emmet Dalton. Released in February, 1973)

    - Monkey Sun (Produced by Toho Co., Ltd. Released in June, 1974)

    - Lady Snowblood (Produced by Toho Co., Ltd. Released in December, 1974)

    - Godzilla Vs. Gigan (Produced by Toho Co., Ltd. Released in January, 1975)

    - Seven Samurai (Produced by Toho Co., Ltd. Released in September, 1975)

    - Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx (Produced by Toho Co., Ltd. Released in October, 1975)

    - The Outlaw Josey Wales (Produced by Warner Brothers. Released in November, 1975)

    - Lupin III: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy (Produced by Toho Co., Ltd. Released in January, 1976)

    - Taxi Driver (Produced by Columbia Pictures. Released in February, 1976)

    - Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades (Produced by Toho Co., Ltd. Released in February, 1976)

    - Godzilla Vs. Megalon (Produced by Toho Co., Ltd. Released in March, 1976)

    - Submersion of Japan (Produced by Toho Co., Ltd. Released in June, 1976)

    - The Tale of Zatoichi (Produced by Daiei Films. Released in June, 1976)

    - Lone Wolf and Cub: baby Cart in Peril (Produced by Toho Co., Ltd. Released in August, 1976)

    - Carrie (Produced by United Artists. Released in September, 1976)

    - Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons (Produced by Toho Co., Ltd. Released in September, 1976)

    - Throne of Blood (Produced by Toho Co., Ltd. Released in March, 1977)

    - The Last Dinosaur (Produced by Rankin Bass; Tsuburaya Productions. Released in May, 1977)

    - Dawn of the Dead (Produced by Laurel Group. Released in October, 1977)

    - The War in Space (Produced by Toho Co., Ltd. Released in December, 1977)

    - THX 1138 (Director's Cut) (Produced by Warner Brothers. Released in January, 1978)

    - The Hidden Fortress (Produced by Toho Co., Ltd. Released in February, 1978)

    - Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla (Produced by Toho Co., Ltd. Released in July, 1978)

    - Dodes'ka-den (Produced by Toho Co., Ltd. Released in July, 1978)
    Films currently in Production (Or Post Production)​
    Conan the Barbarian: Based on the Character and books written by Robert E. Howard. It tells of Conan as he travels through the Hyberian Age, having adventures with his friends. (Directed by Steven Spielberg)

    All The President's Men: Based on the 1974 non-fiction book of the same name by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, the two journalists investigating the scandal for The Washington Post. (Directed by Alan J. Pakula)

    Hiawatha: Based on The Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Iroquois history. An animated film telling of Hiawatha and his quest to unify the Haudenosaunee to bring peace to the land. (Directed by Don Bluth)

    1941: A war comedy involving a panic in the Los Angeles area after the December 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Follows both sides, the Japanese and Americans, as they try and make sense of the chaos. (Directed by Steven Spielberg)

    Raging Bull: An adaption of former middleweight boxing champion Jake LaMotta's 1970 memoir. It follows the career of LaMotta, his rise and fall in the boxing scene, and his turbulent personal life beset by rage and jealousy. (Directed by Martin Scorsese)

    Blow Out: A Neo Noir Mystery Thriller about a movie sound effects technician from Philadelphia who, while recording sounds for a low-budget slasher film, unintentionally captures audio evidence of an assassination involving a presidential hopeful. (Directed by Brian De Palma)
    Scripts​
    Scripts ready to be sent into Production​
    Live Action​
    - Killer Queen: A personal Project that Carrie Wrote for herself and mom. A family drama that is incredibly detailed and personal. Everyone knows that is more of you and Carrie's Project, and do not want to touch it.)

    - The Kung Fu Kid (Another one of your ideas, which Brian has expressed interest in. If only because he finds the idea of shooting in Hong Kong to be absolutely delightful, and just being able to tell another simple story… But again, he's not very comfortable with not having anything to work with, and would need quite a bit of help to do it right)

    - Marathon Madness (A Screwball Comedy for the Ages. Steve said that he had another idea working with Robert, called 1941, but Robert isn't finished with it yet, and he wants to repay you for Close Encounters. However, he said if Robert couldn't get it done, he could absolutely do it just to fill out the roster while he works with George on his special project)

    - The Playground (A Fantasy Coming of Age film that splits between kids and adults like a simple DND Campaign. No one but Carrie knows what that is, but no one said they weren't interested in it.)

    - Tijuana Takedown (Dave's… Okay, you'll say it, Cyberpunk Epic. Honestly, you don't see the appeal. George likes it, but that's just because of the technology required to make it is beyond anything that anyone else has. But you think someone might like it… You think. No one has any idea on how to make it)

    - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Now honestly, no one is really seeing the potential in the script, not yet at least. But what they do see is an adventure story that is worth making for the helluva it.)

    - Prince of Persia: The Thousand and Second Night (Sands of Time Must be completed before this one can be made)

    - Prince of Persia: Thus Spoke Zoroaster (Sands of Time and The Thousand and Second Night mmust be completed before this one can be made)

    - Devil's Hour: Dead Man's Gold (No one really wanted to try to do the script right now. And Mike said he wanted to wait until next year, or later to try something new like this. Also, he wants to see what others could possibly do.)

    - The Slenderman (Mike said to wait for produce this one. Maybe he knew something about other things)

    - Deliver us From Evil (Mike has a plan for that next year. You trust him with that)

    - Moonlight Dinner (Part of you wants to do it, but are leaving it on the table for others)

    - Across America in 90 Days: (A comedy that is all the better for being true)

    - The Dark Forest: (The story inverts the role of humanity and aliens by making the latter the hunted)

    - La Victoire En Chantant: (The tale of Napoleon from his first assignement till his exile. Might be a bit redundant now that Kubrick is planning his saga, but perhaps it's still salvageable).

    - Undercover: (Biopic of Elizabeth Cochran, the real life Lois Lane. A story deserving to be told).

    - Used Cars: (The satire is strong in this one, and the whole deal with used cars make it a fun movie to make).

    - Romancing the Stone: (An adventure story, one that truly seems to live up to the name).

    - The Hobbit: An unexpected Journey: (First part of the Hobbit tale, hopefully Christopher will agree to the changes made to the books).

    - Dune (Part 1): (First part of the Dune book, you envisions Francis Ford Coppola to direct this one, and he seems to be willing to take on the challenge)

    - Messiah of Dune: (You'll need to finish making Dune (Both parts) before starting this one).

    - Gilbert and Sullivan: The Musical: (The tale of some of the best compossers told in the musical style and with compossitions they created).

    - Big Wednesday: (This story just sounds like a beautiful, and tragic, coming of age story. Perhaps with the right actors it can be a true contender).

    - Red Dawn: (Huh, you're not going to lie, this movie just screams to be made now, though you're not sure if to make it bigger).

    - Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters: (You don't know what it is about it, but the dark re-interpretation just sounds so cool).
    Animation/Anime​
    - The Great Mouse Detective: Basil of Baker Street: (John and Ron said they want to do it, mostly because they are huge fans of Sherlock Holmes).

    - Atlantis: The Lost Empire: (Everyone in the animation department wants to see this one done, though you think you can do a better job if you wati for a little while).

    - Tarzan: (No one has actually tried making an animated version, despite how obvious it should be that this is the best medium to better show his adventures).

    - The Legend of Sinbad: (One of the most amazing stories that deserve more love, and hopefully more adventures in the future).

    - John Henry: Man of Steel: (An american folklore tale with one of its most underrated heroes.)
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    Darn good stuff, now all we need is the money and this will be a perfect info chart.

    However, you are missing writers from the writer's room and there's a number of scripts that you didn't include. These scripts are:
    • The Bros
    • The Emerald Pimpernel
    • The Score
    • Small Giant
    • War for the Crystal
    Magoose said:
    I have to saythis:

    Any of you spoil one piece on this thread, there will be consequences.

    Do not ruin this for me.
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    No one tell Magoose that Luffy's Dad is Goku and that when he collects all the Chaos Emeralds he opens a portal to Hogwarts where he spends an arc learning to become a Pokemon master.

    On more serious matters, one of the rewards was that Carrie would write the Small Town Blues pitch into an actual script. Since she's going to become a full-time mom now, does that mean that she's no longer writing the script and it goes back to the writer's room?
     
    Kaiser Chris said:
    Darn good stuff, now all we need is the money and this will be a perfect info chart.

    However, you are missing writers from the writer's room and there's a number of scripts that you didn't include. These scripts are:
    • The Bros
    • The Emerald Pimpernel
    • The Score
    • Small Giant
    • War for the Crystal
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    Thanks man, I'll add them in.

    If you find anything else that is missing, please let me know.
     
    So there's an interesting plot point for next year. In August 1979 OTL, the animation union organized a strike targeting primarily Hanna-Barbera, but also a collection of other tv studios who were actively outsourcing their work outside of LA, primarily to East Asia. After two weeks, the strike resolved with the studios agreeing to not outsource, but they used a variety of BS loopholes to continue outsourcing the majority of their work.

    Now flash forward to 1982 and the animation union goes on strike again, but this time against the entire animation industry, outsourcing people or no. However, they kind of screwed themselves over due to bad publicity, acting rowdy and doing property damage, and no coordination with the other production or acting guilds for solidarity. So they had to fold after nearly three months and agree to the studios demands, and that's how most animation work nowadays is outsourced.

    Dreamworks is in an interesting position. First off, we have mostly done all of our animation work in the Dreamworks studio, and the only exception was Sunrise which was a co-production. If we purchase Sunrise, then any outsourcing to them is just shifting work to another division of the company and some of our American animators may do a stint at Sunrise at the same time. So we might be able to avoid both strikes, especially since we treat our animators so well with high pay and working conditions.

    I wonder how the first strike would go since the Animators might be empowered from the 1975 Hollywood Strike's success or act smart and seek coordination. At this point we would definitely be safe from that one at least, and perhaps this gives a minor boost to Dreamworks success.
     
    overmind said:
    Here's a list of our current Intellectual rights, directors, scripts, and movies. Hopefully this helps us know what we can do, and how we've been doing so far.
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    If it is not too much could you also add the different divisions of LucasFilm and their bonus's please? Like the house of ideas, THX, Dreamworks etc.
     
    Magoose said:
    Funny that is all I will say.

    The sitcom rivalriy continue.

    And uh… he managed to solve some of New Yorks homeless problem…

    And managed to not only expand the luxery of the brand, but also…

    Well it's funny to see him try to be cool to the working class.
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    ... You know what? I'm actually okay with this.

    Now I almost wish we could write Omakes again, just so I could try my hand at Good Guy "How do you do, fellow workers" Trump...
     
    Lord Sia said:
    ... You know what? I'm actually okay with this.

    Now I almost wish we could write Omakes again, just so I could try my hand at Good Guy "How do you do, fellow workers" Trump...
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    "Look, even though I've been luckier than most, at the end of the day I'm just another guy from Queens, just trying to make a decent living in, let's face it, the greatest city in America- no, the world."

    "Uh, not to interrupt or anything, but..."

    "Here, have some soup. Now, like I was saying Mr. Reporter.–"

    "Lentils, again? Thanks..."
     
    Kaiser Chris said:
    On more serious matters, one of the rewards was that Carrie would write the Small Town Blues pitch into an actual script. Since she's going to become a full-time mom now, does that mean that she's no longer writing the script and it goes back to the writer's room?
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    Yes.

    She may still write more stuff, but for now she is not.
     
    Magoose said:
    I have to saythis:

    Any of you spoil one piece on this thread, there will be consequences.

    Do not ruin this for me.
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    Don't take this the wrong way @Magoose but whereas I trust this thread not to spoil you anything about One Piece, I cannot say the same about the rest of the Internet...

    I mean One Piece is has been airing for 24 years, and there are loads of extremely relevant plot points that are already examples of the "It Was His Sled" trope for the mainstream audience... So if you truly want to avoid spoilers you should probably binge the anime like there was no tomorrow...
     
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