Success and Some Failures: Turn 74 Results (February-March 1980)
-[X]The Clear and Present Danger: You wanted to make a cool ass monster. DC: 40 Rolled:
D100 + 25 => 97
You looked at the monster that was there and looked to Dennis Murin, the guy who was going to make it all happen. "Dennis. That is awesome!"
He smiled. "Good, because I'm not doing that again."
Reward: Film quality increased by +50. All SP increased by 50 for everyone.
You made the scariest monster ever. Well ILM did. But holy hell was it cool.
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-[X]The Family: You want to see the actors that would be your victims of the monster. And by God, it would be fun. DC: 30 Rolled:
D100 + 25 => 98
To be honest, you didn't really expect much, Sean Astin was clearly a bit young, and was naive, but was clearly happy. But he understood that he was in a horror movie and didn't care. He was just happy to be on set.
And it was great to see Loretta again after so long. She was happy that many things were going well for you, and was extremely happy to finally see you again. This time she left a phone number on the script just so that you could call her again.
As for Christopher Malcolm… you think his professionalism made things easier to bear… and it allowed him to be unflappable, just like you needed.
Reward: The Family get a +20 to SP and Chemistry.
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-[X]The Other Biker: Sean Young… You never heard of her till a few weeks ago, but you like what you see. Rolled:
D100 + 25 => 125
She was dynamite. That was all you could say when directing her. She was inexperienced and young and eager. She had told you about some of the time working with Harrison Ford, and how that was not the best experience for her. She was not entirely through it all.
She thought you would not help her become better. And honestly, you thought about it.
But instead, you decided to treat her like what she was, an inexperienced actress who was looking to play off you, and needed confidence. That was… well to say that it was fantastic was an understatement.
Carrie laughed when she saw you act with her, saying "Dose every woman you against have to have so much chemistry as we do?"
Because while you didn't mean to… well the pixie dust was in the air, and the script was as air tight as Carrie wrote it. And it was perfect.
Reward: Your chemistry with Sean Young was incredible. +50 to Chemistry Rolls for everyone between Sean and You. +50 to both Bruce and Sean's SP.
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-[X]Good Friends: Desi and Tom were honestly not who you expected to cast. But hey, you saw the chemistry for Marathon Madness from Desi, and you were honestly excited. Rolled:
D100 + 25 => 71
It was honestly incredible to see how the two of them worked together. It was funny, it was terrifying, and with your direction, it was great.
You loved every second of it when those two were on screen and in front of the camera. It was like they added a level of comedy that was needed, before the terror.
Reward: +20 to SP and Chemistry rolls. They may have done something fun, by also adding much-needed comedy into the movie, through just their body language.
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-[X]The Owners: George Kennedy and Diana Muldaur were honestly a little worried to be in a movie with you. Mostly because they heard the rumors. Rolled:
D100 + 25 => 81
You just couldn't resist the nice wholesome couple. You just couldn't even with the script. It was adorable.
And George and Diana loved being able to scare the shit out of anyone when they decided to stop smiling. Because the monster was sometimes under their control.
Reward: +20 to SP and chemistry rolls for George and Diana.
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-[X]Dad: So Dad is back in the saddle for a Bruce O'Brian Picture. He's… not nearly as excited as last time. Like he was tired. DC: 10 Rolled:
D100 + 25 => 121
"You alright dad?" You asked as you looked at Dad as he sat down during a break.
"You know I was wondering what might happen to me if I succeeded… and now I realize that I prefer the restaurant to this crap." He said. "I just don't like being away from your mother and the Whale so much."
You frowned. "But you still love it. Otherwise, you wouldn't have come?"
"True, but I did it because you were the one asking. Clint asked, and I almost said no."
You smiled. "But you still came."
Dad laughed. "Still I came."
"So why is it that you are so tired?" You asked.
He took a breath. "Universal's been calling me. They want to put me into some movie that they are making, tailor-made for me. Wanna turn me into an A-Lister."
"And what? Why didn't you accept?" You asked.
"Because Sid insulted my daughter-in-law." He said. "And I won't ever betray you like that. Even for my own dream."
You smiled. "Thank you."
"Don't mention it." He replied. "Now come on, we got a scene."
Reward: Dad told you what was wrong, but you just told him that it would be alright… +40 to SP +20 to Chemistry.
You might have helped your dad regain his love for acting again… and you have an idea for a role.
John needed an actor to play an officer in his sequel.
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-[X]John Henry: Man of Steel: Brad Bird was stressed out from all Hell from working on Miraculous, and later, John Henry. You heard that the man spent several days in Japan to work on the show with Hisaoka, hopped on a plane to get back to look at the project, and later, on Sunday, like clockwork, was taking another international flight to Tokyo, and do it all again. DC: 20 Rolled:
D100 => 21+10=41
Holy Fuck… you didn't expect that much backlash from the south.
But oh boy did everywhere else see a masterclass in Americana.
(Continued in John Henry: Man of Steel)
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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] Contact Jane Leslie Conly and offer $2 million of the warchest for the adaptational rights of her late father's book, Mrs. Frisby and the rats of NIMH. You read the book at Don's suggestion and because it was written by an O'Brien, and while darker than what you assumed to be, it's an amazing story that would make for an iconic Dreamworks movie. Rolled:
D100 => 48
It was a simple transaction at that point. Don was happy to support it, and Jane actually was surprised by the interest.
But she was incredibly happy to sell it to a company that extremely devoted to the craft, and able to tell it faithfully.
Reward: Mrs. Frisby and The rats of NIMH are now owned by Lucasfilms.
Note: Only Don Bluth can work on this film…for some reason.
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--[X] Lucasfilm Japan: Sunrise Campus [$75 Million]: Lucasfilm plans to establish the Lucasfilm Japan Campus, a centralized hub for its Japanese departments and a collaborative space for employees to work together and innovate. The campus will include production facilities, such as soundstages, film studios and a legal department, and will house a subsidiary of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) for advanced visual effects work. By fostering cultural exchange and providing a platform for Japanese directors to experiment, Lucasfilm aims to deepen its connections in the Japanese film industry and push the boundaries of storytelling. The campus will also serve as an educational center and a venue for industry events, contributing to the growth and development of the local film community. Rolled:
D100 => 44
You had to admit, that you hated the Japanese Government sometimes. The Land permits alone cost a fortune. The rival studios threw a fit and declared it monopolistic…
And they couldn't stop you. The Sunrise Campus was a truly unique east-west Blend… and it was awesome…
And would take the rest of the year to complete. But you knew this… Kurasawa thanked you.
Reward: The campus will be complete by the end of the year.
And all rolls involving Japan, Sunrise or animation gains a +20… and you may possibly recruit Japanese stars, or directors.
It will upgrade when completed.
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-[X]More Goslings: Thankfully you were prepared for everything after everything that happened last time. So was the hospital. DC: 0 Rolled:
D100 => 9
You looked at the two of them and smiled. "Well, that was touch and go."
Carrie laughed. "I hate reporters and the paparazzi."
"I'll call legal." you said.
(Continued in: More Goslings)
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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] Shamrock MotorWorks [$100 Million] Shamrock MotorWorks is a dynamic investment firm seeking to acquire and revitalize the GAC Ireland, Shamrock and TMC Costin automotive companies. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and preserving each company's unique legacy, Shamrock aims to drive growth and success in the Irish automotive market. By leveraging their expertise and injecting resources into research and development, manufacturing processes, and cutting-edge technologies, they will enhance product offerings and competitiveness. Shamrock is committed to sustainability, fostering a collaborative culture, and supporting local communities. Join them in shaping the future of the Irish automotive industry by investing in these transformative opportunities. And let's face it, you've always wanted to design your own car, with this being the closest you'll ever be able to.
---[X] Given the current state of affairs with Carrie, instead of traveling to these owners in Ireland, invite them and their representatives to negotiate these sales in LA on your dime; you also plan on having Mike and your dad there to help with negotiations. Rolled:
D100 => 1
To say that your attempts to buy the company turned out to be a little naive. They were not nearly as interested as you first thought, considering that Shamrock quite literally was making so much money thanks to the Romanian market opening and buying everything they had….
Well to say that they were not interested was rather. Cruel and unfair. They just didn't see that it was in their best interest, and thanked you.
In fact, when Mike tried to turn things around, they merely told him. "The Irish government has gotten involved with this state of affairs… directly."
And there was nothing more you could have done.
Critical Failure: Due to the explosive profits that were made and the diplomatic leverage that it gave Ireland… the buyout was stopped by the Irish Government.
Even though you were an Irish citizen, they were… well put things bluntly, were looking for a more local buyer.
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-[X]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 Rolled:
D100 => 88 (autopass)
So Arnold was your rival…
Honestly, you were not sure how you could miss him after this.
(Continued in: The Rival)
