Empire: Turn 66 Results (January-February 1979):
-[X]Kagemusha And the Battle against Toho: Kurasawa wants his film back. And he needs your money to do it. So you will. Now if only Toho would realize that you were being nice. DC: 40 10 million dollars. Rolled:
D100 => 84
Right before you began Empire, you were at Toho HQ and saw many things, including but not limited to, many Disney and Universal Studios executives in the midst of negotiations for their piece of the pie.
But what you were doing was something far more… important.
Kurasawa was with you as if he had been finally able to come back, his head held high while you seemed to see just how eager he was. And that was met with scorn by everyone else.
After all, Kurasawa, one of the great Japanese Filmmakers, left to work for the Barbarians of the West, instead of another Studio in Japan. It was a great slight to their honor.
But you didn't care. You were getting it done.
"It's quite simple," Mike said in English, as he kicked his feet up like he owned the place. Which in a sense, he did. Thay money he made them was simply… from Lucasfilms. "So, we want the rights, all of it for Kagemusha."
"You are insane." The translator proclaimed, copying the mannerisms of his boss who was ready to explode.
"No I am not. You see, I am in a very good mood right now. A very good mood. I don't want to sour this by us continuing to see several things differently but see the vision. You lose nothing from a movie that isn't finished and won't be finished with the same flair as Kurasawa has… and without his name recognition, and talent, do you really think you can make back the millions you have already spent?"
There was a pause as he asked. "How much have you spent?"
There was silence before it was finally broken. "The offer is acceptable."
"Good. My lawyers." He pointed to the several lawyers of both Japanese and American copyright walk-ins. Men who were clearly not going to make any mistakes. "We're not leaving anything to chance."
And they got everything.
Reward: Kagemusha is now being produced by Lucasfilms, and Kurasawa is now doubling his legendary efforts to turn it into a masterpiece.
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-[X]Begin Empire: It's time to start filming Empire. And that means leaving America for a month or two. DC: 0 (Begin the Production of Empire) Rolled:
D100 => 10
It was going to be a beautiful… everything.
(Continued in: Empire Production)
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-[X]A Magical… What the fuck is that?: So George and company have brought you design plans for his new Headquarters in Northern California. Skywalker Ranch. And he wants how much? Mike, you agreed to this? DC: 20 Cost: Unknown? Rolled:
D100 => 99
You looked at the huge Ranch before you almost lost your mind. "What the fuck?"
"Oh, Bruce, didn't see you there," Geroge said as he walked over to you. "What do you think?"
"What the hell is this?" You asked.
"Well, I call it Skywalker Ranch, mostly because I really am predictable, and I knew that Lucasland would be something that would not really work, plus I knew you would hate the name." He smiled. "Well I was going to ask you to pitch in, but I just decided to use the War Chest over the last year to really make this place.
"But what is it?" You asked.
"Well, I am making this my headquarters. I wanted to have a lot of fun, and I just wanted to have a place where we both could have a separate place to work on our own projects. Also, the magicians that live up north want a new place to work and I decided to listen."
"So what does this place do?" You asked as you looked at all the buildings that were constructed, but still working on. "Cause it seems to be a lot."
George smiled. "Well, let's be honest, I want someplace to also… be a place where my kids can say, 'It's our special place'" He said with a smile. "I may work here, but this is more so that, when I get tired, or board… I can just play with Wally, and be with Marcia to take the edge off."
There was a smile. "So this isn't a place where you concoct all your experiments to push filmmaking further?"
George then laughed. "I can't have both?"
Reward: Skywalker Ranch is being built, as a semi-work place for George, but also a place where George and his family can get away from the stress of life and business and spend time together.
Pixar is also moving up there with it.
But when completed, George will roll for a new breakthrough in film technology every two years.
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-[X]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)
--[X] Use $2.5 Million of the Lucasfilms Warchest to purchase the film rights to The Shining and Salem's Lot from Stephen King. The primary objective is to secure rights to The Shining. Rolled:
D100 => 19
Stephan came to you with The Shining only, because he was told by his agent that The Shining was soon being purchased by Universal. It seems that Sid was ordering Stanley to do one more film before he could do whatever he wanted with his millions and his blank check.
And King was not happy with that. So he drove a few thousand miles to offer the rights.
And you took them.
Reward: The Shinning has been purchased, though Salem Lot is a no-go.
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-[X]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)
--[X] Lucasfilms Legal, $50 Million of warchest: Whether it's the Beatles, Toho or whatever bullshit Universal is concocting, Lucasfilms has frequently encountered legal difficulties and up til this point the company has been reliant on third party law firms. To defend the company from legal threats both outside and inside, establish an in-house legal department with some of the best lawyers in film so Lucasfilms can always come out on top with ironclad contracts and the highest quality defense money can buy. Rolled:
D100 => 49
Mike was happy now.
He could rest easy, knowing he had the greatest legal minds in the world.
Reward: Lucasfilm Legal has been created.
All future negotiations, in any facet, will have a +30 to all their rolls… and all failures for negotiations now get a reroll.
However, if it fails twice… bad things will happen.
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-[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] Enter the Dragon Rolled:
D100 + 20 => 99
Bruce would have his greatness shown. It would be the film that would be remembered.
(Continued in: Enter the Dragon)
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-[X]Brandon Needs to Graduate, Part 4: Brandon. So you think you can do it? Well let's see if you can pass. DC: ??? Rolled:
D100 => 96
Brandon passed with almost flying colors… he's technically a Junior in high school now… and it was great.
Reward: Brandon has moved all the way to Junior, because of you.
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-[X]Protecting Mary: You will be away for a month or two in Japan, and you need to make sure Debbie and Mary are safe as houses while you away. DC: 10 Rolled:
D100 => 21
You thought Debbie was joking when she said that things were being taken very seriously.
You didn't expect her to involve your father in this.
"Don't worry Bruce, she'll be as safe as anyone can be." He replied.
And at that, you didn't worry anymore. They would be safe.
Reward: Mary and Debbie are being protected by Joseph… and he would be… very protective of them.
Nothing bad will happen to them.
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-[X]Carrie Enjoyes Everything: "We're going to the Beach!" She said. And there was no stopping her. DC: 0 Rolled:
D100 + 40 => 115
When you got to the beach, it was the early afternoon and Carrie wanted to do one thing. Surf.
"Um Carrie, we're about to-" You wanted to protest, but instead you just watched Carrie rent a board and take it out to the surf.
And she ran without a care in the world, knowing that you would follow her.
And it was, as you rented a board and followed her out in the water, and you were a little surprised that she was smiling.
There was nothing to say. And you just did things together.
And that was all you wanted to do.
Reward: Carrie and you have fun. And that is all you both can do.
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-[X]Dad's Got some Fun Times Ahead: So you came to the Bar to see your father kicking the snot out of some armed men. He won and was… interrogating them? "Dad, what the fuck is going on?" DC: 30 Rolled:
D100 => 80
Dad… mental condition from this event:
D100 => 65
Dad had them all tied up by the time you entered. "Dad. what happened?"
"Oh Bruce, I thought the cops were here. Seems we have some Cartel fuckers that decided that I needed to be intimidated."
"We're not-" One spoke before your dad just glared at him.
"One more word that is a lie, and I will hit you again." He replied as he smiled, and the men were… terrified as he looked at his partner.
"Are you sure they are part of the cartel and not some… you know, other criminals?"
"Well, I thought that Yazov was trying to kill me because i made him look bad." He then took a breath as he jumped over the bar before he threw over his magnum. "But once they started speaking Spanish, I knew that it was some cowboy trying to bring up drugs?"
"Drugs, here in LA?" You asked.
"Oh yeah," he replied. "Out of all the evil in this world, I've seen… I have seen two that made me squirm the most."
"Dad, what about the-"
"We'll be fine" He took the gun from you. "The police will be here in a minute." He stated as he put a bullet in it.
"Dad…" You stated. "Calm down."
Joseph took a breath before putting it down on the bar. "Tell you, bosses, that once you get out, you fuck around in my bar, I won't just beat the shit out of you."
Reward: Dad may have been ready to do some vigilante work on those men he took prisoner if you hadn't shown up.
You reminded him that he was a good man.
It seems that street criminals working for the cartel are trying to intimidate people.
And failed to do that to your father.
Unknown Effect.
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-[X]Meanwhile with Colombia: Alan called you for an important meeting. And it was not one you expected. DC: ??? Rolled:
D100 => 48+20(You managed to save my company)=68
Well, this was interesting.
(Continued in: Colombia's Caper)
This particular update will come after the Empire production.
There is a reason for that.
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-[X]The Lee Family come over to Dinner: Linda and Shannon are coming over. Time for dinner plays! DC: 40 Rolled:
D100 => 24
Linda wanted to have a nice family dinner, and as much as she considers you part of the family, Brandon is exhausted from the long studies.
Also, he's having nightmares from all the studying you made him do.
Failure.
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-[X]A Plan for the Future: Carrie was sitting next to you. And she asked what you wanted to do. DC: 0 (Write in below what you want to do in the next five years)
--[X] Have a second child.
--[X] Win an Oscar
--[X] Help Brandon graduate highschool.
--[X] Become fluent in a new language.
--[X] Support Carrie in whatever she wants to do.
Carrie Reaction: Rolled:
D100 + 40 => 129
Carrie looked at you and squeezed your hand as you both prepared to go to bed on the last night before you left. "Well I wasn't expecting so much."
"Neither was I honestly, but Brandon came in and made things complicated, and Mary is growing up so quickly, that I think we're doing something right."
"But really an Oscar? Are you that desperate for validation from those creeps?" She smiled as you both looked at your Oscars from previous films.
"Perhaps it's more a challenge, I never got a best actor." You stated. "Only best Picture."
That made Carrie laugh. "Oh, the things we say that sounds really stupid and arrogant."
But you paused and looked deep in her eyes. "And I want to help you in whatever you want."
Carrie was quiet. She was thinking of every word imaginable. But instead, she just said the only ones she could.
"I love you." Tears fell down her face, realizing what you meant.
"I know." As you kissed her goodnight.
And you both fell asleep in each others embrace.
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AN: Enjoy.
