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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While correct, there will be an upgrade next year to make it get to where we need it to be for maximum profits. :V
So @Magoose next year we would get an upgrade action that we can use to take several investments in Lucasfilms at once (like in the previous one)?
Upgrading Lucasfilms:

Well, Damn, that was a Lot of Options

The Major Upgrades: These Are upgrades that will fundamentally grant bonuses towards all films created by Lucasfilms, and give them a great reward.

[]Animation Department: George does not understand your love for cartoons. Though he does see them as legitimate and cool, he also has only seen the ones made by Hanna Barbara. And he really hasn't like them that much. What he should see, is the old classics that changed the world. (Cost: 20 million. Begin an animation department and can start bringing in a stable to make some crazy cool animated stuff. Any Animated Film made by this one, once fully staffed... will gain a +40 to all their rolls.)

[]A TV Division: George isn't in the business of TV. Luckily, some people like to make high-quality Television, and will gladly accept an untested company, for more creative freedom. At least the Ed Wood Types will. (Cost 100 million Start a TV Division that will allow you to make fictional pitches into TV shows. and Increases their quality by +40, on all rolls, except for SP. All TV Pitches will have a bonus to their creation in every episode.)

[]Skywalker Sound: George has basically thrown down the gauntlet on what sounds can do in the movies. There is almost nothing you can really comprehend on, but you instead looked at what he wanted. And what he wanted was a complete change of what is possible. You have no idea what it means, but it is something that makes you wonder just what you can do. (Cost 250 million. Creates Skywalker Sound, a company of Lucasfilm dedicated to creating the most imaginative soundscapes in the world, as well as being able to create sounds that do not exist in nature. +100 to all music rolls, as well as another +20 to all quality of the films, and TV shows.)

[]THX: Another Sound company, this time to make the theaters showing star wars the best in the world, and by making them work. It's less a system of recording and more a quality assurance for all movie theaters. Something that will make films better and a part of the experience. (Cost: 75 million. x2 to all Movie Profit rolls. Will stack with other modifiers)

[]ILM's Big Makeover: ILM has never really had a place to call home, besides its offices and warehouses. Now George wants to change it, making two entire warehouses in LA, and Sonoma County, titling them, Emerald, and Graffiti, after you, the Emerald Splash, and American Graffiti. It is going to begin pushing the boundaries of what is possible in movies for Effects, and so much more. (Cost 150 million. +100 to VFX and SFX rolls on all Lucasfilms films. Gain a Reroll on any VFX and SFX roll. Will passively make money through contracts to other movie studios with a d100 per millon roll done every year)

[]A New Studio Lot: Sometimes you need a place in LA to work on, and there is some dead dilapidated construction on the outskirts of town that will never be used properly, so you went to the city and proposed to purchase it, to make it a Studio Lot for Lucasfilms. It may rub a few feathers... but you don't care. (Cost 175 Million dollars. Gain The Lucasfilms Lot in LA, and all production rolls there will have a +50 to their rolls, no matter what, and production problems are completely removed.)

Minor Upgrades:

[]The Mike Eisner Division: The Brain Child of, of course, Mike Eisner, he wants it to become a monolith of producing hype, getting attention, and in the end, getting butts into seats at the movie theaters. Now, of course, it would require a huge amount of money, time, and effort to bring it to full operation, however, there is always something that people would need. Mike said he needs quite a bit, a new building in town that we need to Lease or buy out, hiring new people, intelligent people, who understand not marketing, but storytelling. And of course, he said that he needs your support to get it done because George is still a little hesitant to work on this when there were so many things he wanted to do to push the movie industry forward. (Cost, 45 million. Gain an Upgrade to the Eisner Division, where all Audience and Critical Rolls will now have a +50 to their rolls, in addition, there is one reroll allowed for the Audience roll. You no longer need to dedicate actions to excite movies, or make a trailer, as it is done automatically in-house. Will take effect in 1978.)

[]The House Of Ideas: For far too long the student filmmakers and the young actors are being subjected to what can only be described as Agism. Hollywood isn't taking risks anymore when making their films. And you want to change that. So let's start Green lighting projects that were ignored or told off. And let's see just how much money they missed out on. (Cost 10 million. All fictional pitches will automatically be given a Screenplay score of 50 and developing them further will include heavy bonuses)

[]Upgrading the Writers Room: Paul and company, need a better room. They need more space, people, and places. You will give them that. (Cost 20 million. All Scripts written by the Writers Room will now carry a +100 to their quality. Will now produce two scripts per six-month period, rather than just one.)

[]Write in


AN: Enjoy and vote in plan format.

Also a Moratorium for a few hours.
 
Well correct me if I'm wrong but we could produce them for TV-stations a la Gundam and Miraculous on Paramount and not on our own exclusive tv-show.
Okay yeah, I see where the confusion is. You're using tv show to refer to tv station or channel. I was originally under the impression that this vote was going towards our own channel, but Magoose just said that they'll be going to Paramount(which doesn't really make sense to me since the update was talking about LucasTV specifically and getting stuff for our own channel, but whatever. Maybe I just misunderstood.) so I think we probably shouldn't choose some of the better options/bigger money makers.
 
[X] Plan Capes & Cherubs
-[X] Mystery Men

--[X] $1.5 Million per Episode
-[X] Cupid
--[X] $1.3 Million per Episode
---[X] The Writers Room Break: The Writers Room has requested a break from writing scripts for a few months, something about helping John Milnus with Red Dawn… Red Day, and Red Twilight… Wait John wrote three films! DC: 0 (The writer's room will be taking a break until December to help John get through his War Epic)
---[X] George Lucas, Hero of Hollywood: Wait… George, please for the love of god tell me what is going on, and why are there so many cameras!? DC: 40
---[X] Mike Eisner is Angry: Mike smiled. "We finally got the fucker." DC: 50
---[X] The Dreamer Dilemma: Tomino has brought up something that is a bit… frightening to you. One of the directors, or rather one of the assistants of Dreamworks, wants to to make a project. The problem is he wants your approval for… Project Macross. What the heck is a Macross, and why does it sound cool? DC: 30
---[X] The Directors Hold Court: So you are invited to the Directors Meeting. Steve, Francis, and Martin gathered to celebrate the successful completion of another film. And Talk about stuff. DC: 40
---[X] Simple and Sweet Again: Joe and Sarah are your responsibilities tonight. Time to make the most of it. DC: 30
---[X] Mary Has Some Fun Times: You saw Mary emulating Bruce Lee on the Kermit Box… and it was rather… funny to see. DC: 40
---[X] Grandparent Dilemma
: Debbie has a few… things she needs to talk about. DC: 40
---[X] Beginning Better: You are going to be better at the whole Media thing. DC: 60
---[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] THX Music Studios [ $25 Million ]: Introducing Lucasfilm Unlimited's newest expansion in its THX Music Studios, an outgrowth of THX. Following the success of Carrie O'Brian and the Highwaymen's newest albums and the smashing success of the John Henry Soundtrack, this studio aims to revolutionize the entertainment industry by offering a dedicated platform for creating original music scores, soundtracks, and compositions for films, television series, video games, and other media projects. With a team of visionary composers, producers, and engineers, we will harness the rich legacy of Lucasfilm's storytelling to deliver breathtaking and immersive musical experiences that elevate the emotional impact of visual narratives. By combining cutting-edge technology, top-tier talent, and a deep understanding of storytelling, Lucasfilm Unlimited Music Studio is poised to become the go-to destination for filmmakers and creators seeking extraordinary musical accompaniment that resonates with audiences worldwide. [Outgrowth and subsidy of THX]
---[X] 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)
----[X] Tomb of the Lost: The Memorial of Remembrance Honoring Victims of Soviet Atrocities [ $10 Million ]: A visionary project that aims to pay tribute to the victims of various Soviet atrocities while fostering a sense of historical awareness and remembrance. By honoring the memory of those affected by these tragic events, we not only reaffirm our commitment to anti-communist values but also extend our solidarity to other communities impacted by similar experiences. The memorial will serve as a powerful testament to the human toll of Soviet atrocities and promote a deeper understanding of the importance of preserving freedom, human rights, and dignity. The Memorial of Remembrance is a powerful testament to the victims of Soviet atrocities, while fostering historical consciousness and promoting universal values of freedom, human rights, and dignity. By embracing a sectional approach and actively involving affected communities in the memorial's design and development, we ensure that the diverse stories and experiences of victims are properly honored and remembered. This memorial will stand as a symbol of resilience, remembrance, and a commitment to preventing the recurrence of such atrocities in the future. | Sectional Approach: The Memorial of Remembrance will be thoughtfully divided into distinct sections, each dedicated to memorializing victims of specific Soviet atrocities. This approach ensures that the diverse range of victims and their stories are properly acknowledged and remembered. The sections may include: The Great Purge (1936 - 1938), Holodomor, Gulag System, Deportation of Ethnic Groups, Katyn Massacre, Invasion and Occupation of Baltic States, Suppression of Political Dissent, Vietnam, Romanian. | Outreach and Inclusivity: To ensure the authenticity and inclusivity of the Memorial of Remembrance, we will actively engage designers, artists, and historians from the communities affected by Soviet atrocities. By sourcing talent from within these communities, we will ensure that diverse perspectives and experiences are reflected in the design and narrative of the memorial. Additionally, we will prioritize placing one of the memorial's designers in one of the top five largest cities by population, enhancing its accessibility and visibility. |Educational and Historical Significance: The Memorial of Remembrance will not only serve as a place of solemn remembrance but also as an educational resource. It will provide comprehensive information about the various Soviet atrocities, their historical context, and their impact on individuals and communities. Through guided tours, interactive exhibits, and educational programs, visitors will gain a deeper understanding of the consequences of totalitarian regimes and the importance of safeguarding democratic values.
---[X] California Lobbying:
----[X] The Fair Housing Equity Act [ $5,000,000 ]: While you'd always been faintly been aware of such practices in the abstract, it wasn't until you'd been approached by some many of the affected after the John Henry premiere that you realized the full scale of the problem and it just caused your Irish blood to burn. While there had been actions to solve the issue [most notably 1975's Home Mortgage Disclosure Act and 1977's Community Reinvestment Act], it was still highly prevalent in the private industry, bypassing the protections that had already been placed on the banks. In that manner, the Fair Housing Equity Act was a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at eradicating the harmful practice of redlining in the United States, seeking to make all forms of redlining illegal, ensuring that every individual, regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, or socioeconomic background, had equal access to housing opportunities and fair treatment in the real estate market. By addressing the systemic discrimination embedded in housing policies, the Fair Housing Equity Act aiming to promote the fostering vibrant and equitable communities across the nation.

If we're producing shows for someone else then let's keep Star Wars for when we're making sows for ourselves.
 
Okay, I've scoured the entire Apocrypha section, and I've come up with these as shows that we could try to make this time around (though I'm a bit weary since they will go to Paramount rather than us):

After Hours: An interesting premise about a group of people hunting the supernatural, each with their own storyline that intersct at the end.

A Galaxy Far, Far Away...: Anthology show that has at best 10 one hour episodes set in the Star Wars Universe. Thinking of renaming it to "Star Wars: Legends".

Grimmwood: Basically Grimm done today.

Journey to the West: The Animation: Though it would be cartoon, it's still a good story that can be seen by all ages. It would allow us to show more violence at the very least.

Fry's Grill Fries and Pies: I love this sitcom idea, and frankly I thinkit would be hilarious to make. it has Mr. T as a possible actor as well.

Lawyer's Dozen: An innovative take on the usual courtroom drama's formula, not to mention that it's inpired by 12 Angry Men.

Narc: I like the idea of a Police Show, I've alwasy have.

Cupid: I already gaeve my reasons for wanting this to be done.

I think Andor might be a bit premature, we should do it later.
 
Okay, I've scoured the entire Apocrypha section, and I've come up with these as shows that we could try to make this time around (though I'm a bit weary since they will go to Paramount rather than us):

After Hours: An interesting premise about a group of people hunting the supernatural, each with their own storyline that intersct at the end.

A Galaxy Far, Far Away...: Anthology show that has at best 10 one hour episodes set in the Star Wars Universe. Thinking of renaming it to "Star Wars: Legends".

Grimmwood: Basically Grimm done today.

Journey to the West: The Animation: Though it would be cartoon, it's still a good story that can be seen by all ages. It would allow us to show more violence at the very least.

Fry's Grill Fries and Pies: I love this sitcom idea, and frankly I thinkit would be hilarious to make. it has Mr. T as a possible actor as well.

Lawyer's Dozen: An innovative take on the usual courtroom drama's formula, not to mention that it's inpired by 12 Angry Men.

Narc: I like the idea of a Police Show, I've alwasy have.

Cupid: I already gaeve my reasons for wanting this to be done.

I think Andor might be a bit premature, we should do it later.

Prompt Name: Mystery Men
Genre: Superhero, Action, Comedy, Drama
Format: TV series
General Idea: In a dark seedy dive bar in Liberty City a group of five strangers meet up to quietly agree to form a minor superhero. They include the Eagle; who was the younger son of patriotic superhero Captain Freedom, Inferno; a man with fiery breath that's particularly potent after eating spicy food, Nighthawk; an overly dark vigilante who tries to be dark despite having no tragic backstory, and Mighty Gal; a warrior woman from a recently discovered lost ancient civlization who's working to overcome the misandry her matriarchical society placed upon her. They all responded to a flier posted around town by Eagle to form a freelance superhero team. The most shocking person to respond to tthe flier is reformed ex-supervillainness the Harlequin, who had lost purpose after her nemesis the Flying Fox died of a heart attack. She was cmpletely without purpose when she discovered the Eagle's flier. She, being the last of a more light-hearted generation of villainy, decided to join up to honor the Flying Fox's legacy. So now this freelance superhero team has the irony of their most experienced member formerly being one of America's most notorious supervillains.

The episode formula has the Mystery Men (the female members having reluctantly admitted that the aliteration sounded better) juggling facing off against the villain of the week and dealing with personal issues. The overarching plot being implications that Atlas Corp, the corporate sponsors behind the superhero team Freedom Force, had secret nefarious intentions.

This show is basically a mix of the Adam West Batman show, the OTL movie of the same name, and a much less mean-spirited version of the Boys. It's a satire of the superhero genre that can take itself seriously enough that it's not all jokes all the time.

There's also my superhero deconstruction pitch Mystery Men.

Keep in mind that we could probably take our shows to our channel/tv station later.
 
[X] Plan Law and Order and Love
-[X] Lawyer's Dozen
--[X] $1 Million per Episode
-[X] Cupid
--[X] $1.3 Million per Episode
---[X]The Writers Room Break: The Writers Room has requested a break from writing scripts for a few months, something about helping John Milnus with Red Dawn… Red Day, and Red Twilight… Wait John wrote three films! DC: 0 (The writer's room will be taking a break until December to help John get through his War Epic)
---[X]George Lucas, Hero of Hollywood: Wait… George, please for the love of god tell me what is going on, and why are there so many cameras!? DC: 40
---[X]Mike Eisner is Angry: Mike smiled. "We finally got the fucker." DC: 50
---[X]The Dreamer Dilemma: Tomino has brought up something that is a bit… frightening to you. One of the directors, or rather one of the assistants of Dreamworks, wants to to make a project. The problem is he wants your approval for… Project Macross. What the heck is a Macross, and why does it sound cool? DC: 30
---[X]The Directors Hold Court: So you are invited to the Directors Meeting. Steve, Francis, and Martin gathered to celebrate the successful completion of another film. And Talk about stuff. DC: 40
---[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 nothing to offer them. DC: ???
----[X] The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady. It's the 30th anniversary of the film's release and Rosie O'Grady is special for being Debbie's first film where she had a casted role. Give it a re-release to honor Debbie and make for a nice birthday present.
---[X]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: ???
----[X] Romania. Sergiu Nicolaescu. The interim and first President of Romania until the elections come November, Sergiu Nicolaescu is a legend in Romania not only for his leadership in the war, but his movies which makes him akin to the George Lucas of Romania, or at least that's what Romanians like to brag about. His films mostly follow Romanian history and are rumored to have been the best of the Eastern bloc. Now that Romania has joined the West, see if you can distribute Nicolaescu's films for Lucasfilms, helping to share Romanian culture with the world. Since you're on parent duty, perhaps negotiate through the Romanian embassy if Mike or others can't fly to Bucharest.
---[X]Simple and Sweet Again: Joe and Sarah are your responsibilities tonight. Time to make the most of it. DC: 30
---[X]Mary Has Some Fun Times: You saw Mary emulating Bruce Lee on the Kermit Box… and it was rather… funny to see. DC: 40
---[X]Grandparent Dilemma: Debbie has a few… things she needs to talk about. DC: 40
---[X]Being Better: You are going to be better at the whole Media thing. DC: 60
---[X] California Lobbying:
----[X] The Fair Housing Equity Act [ $20,000,000 ]: While you'd always been faintly been aware of such practices in the abstract, it wasn't until you'd been approached by some many of the affected after the John Henry premiere that you realized the full scale of the problem and it just caused your Irish blood to burn. While there had been actions to solve the issue [most notably 1975's Home Mortgage Disclosure Act and 1977's Community Reinvestment Act], it was still highly prevalent in the private industry, bypassing the protections that had already been placed on the banks. In that manner, the Fair Housing Equity Act was a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at eradicating the harmful practice of redlining in the United States, seeking to make all forms of redlining illegal, ensuring that every individual, regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, or socioeconomic background, had equal access to housing opportunities and fair treatment in the real estate market. By addressing the systemic discrimination embedded in housing policies, the Fair Housing Equity Act aiming to promote the fostering vibrant and equitable communities across the nation.
----[X] Prohibition of Harassing Pursuit in a Moving Vehicle Act [ $10,000,000 ]: This seeks to establish a law that treats pursuing someone in a moving vehicle in a harassing manner, such as for taking photography, as a punishable offense due to the endangerment it poses to the public. This bill draws parallels between this behavior and drunk driving, as it forces the targeted individual to drive recklessly and at high speeds to escape, putting everyone at risk. The proposed legislation includes clear definitions, severe penalties, and provisions for aggravating factors It also emphasizes public awareness and education about the dangers of such pursuits and establishes reporting mechanisms. The punishment for harassing pursuit shall be the same as the punishment guidelines for reckless driving, with severe and escalating punishment for injury, death, and repeat offenses. By passing this bill, California aims to deter this form of harassment, promote public safety, and hold offenders accountable.

Okay so I'm supporting Cupid because it seems like a pretty decent romance series to get readers hooked. Also this is personal taste because I created the show, but support Lawyer's Dozen because we are on the cusp of a high popularity of crime shows and Lawyer's Dozen makes a great spin, is really cheap, and we can give work to lots of unknown and rising actors each season, especially needed with the actor's strike.

Help organize the writers for the Red Dawn trilogy. See what George and Mike are up to and have a nice director's meeting.

Distribute Rosie O'Grady which is one of our old Warner Bros films for a re-release. As stated, it's the 30th anniversary and I think this would be a nice little gift to Debbie, maybe inspire her and show her how much the world still loves her. Plus something tells me it would fit nicely with whatever is going on with her action.

See if we can distribute the films of one of Romania's legendary directors and their current President. Unlike Toho, I doubt Romania will stab us in the back and this will set up a nice precedent for Lucasfilms' domination of Eastern Europe after the Cold War.

Some nice warm fluff of Bruce being a good father to his three goslings, talking with Debbie, and Bruce undergoing his own character arc with the media.

For here, let's take a shot in the dark and see how Sacramento likes us after Hillsgate, how our proposals are and if they fail, if we can turn them into laws through the propositions. I included both the Fair Housing Equity and anti-paparazzi bill but I changed the wording from Orion's version because after reading on some California law, making it an outright felony might be a bit of an overstretch and if we want to go harsh on that, then we need to update California motor law to be a hell of a lot harsher than what it currently is. As long as a paparazzi gets convicted, they have to face weeks or months of county jailtime at minimum and you can't hold up a job for long if you're always in jail, not to mention the stain it does on your employment record if you switch vocations.
 
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