Turn 84 Results (Febuary-March 1981)
-[X]Alfred's Unwavering Resolve: You want to make Alec Guinness earn some hardware, so you are going to have some excellent scenes with him helping Batman. Rolled:
D100 + 100 => 154
You honestly didn't think the man would have it in him, yet the Older thespian was both incredibly happy with the changes and allowed him to expand his Shakespearean range. And he was a master of it, in a way that was incredible.
And even the crew was brought to tears during what you called, "The Last Outburst" Where you acted and screamed at Alex, who was just calm and stoic for the entire thing, before letting out some immortal lines for Batman. "You're not vengeance, you're a young man with anger, and a trust fund."
And he narrated the last will and testament of Thomas Wayne, a script that came from DC headquarters because they felt it was needed for hype.
If Alex didn't get another Oscar from this alone, it would be criminal.
Reward: Massive increase in Film Quality. Unknown Positive roll bonuses for all measures of productions.
Alec Guinness gets +400 to SP.
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-[X]Small Giant: Brian's second film of the Year, and the one he has pinned his hopes will be a success. DC: 20 Rolled:
D100 + 120 => 151
Damn… Brian should do biographies more often… This was damn incredible.
(Continued in Small Giant)
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-[X]The Howard Estates New Story: Robert Jordan has written another Script for you, though he secretly hopes that it won't pass muster. You want to see it. DC: ??? Rolled:
D100 + 100 => 186
Robert Jordan was one of the men who came to the Forefront of Fantasy literature, mostly by being commissioned to write more Conan adventure stories for the Howard Estate, and he was an incredible fan of it. He was forward-thinking and expanded Conan in a way that was both keeping to the Howard tradition, but also in a way that expanded Conan's story, and character.
So it was a surprise when he came to you, with a completed rewritten script of Conan the Destroyer, making it both action-heavy with great battles, but also a personal narrative for Conaan, as he grows as a warrior, a man, and as a man who would soon become King at the End of his story.
And also, throws in a nod to the friendship of Howard and Lovecraft, with a vision of unspeakable horror from beyond the realm of understanding… one where, unlike all who gaze into the abyss and become struck by madness…
Gazes back against the darkness, and succeeds, keeping his mind and sanity, and his spirit.
The Script was tightly written, standing alone from the original film, but also calling back in funny and even happy ways.
It was a perfect gift.
Reward: Conan the Destroyer has been rewritten again, this time by Robert Jordan, who felt he did not do a good job the first time, and matured as a writer, and a man.
Conan the Destroyer Script Quality:
D100 + 300 => 392
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-[X]Stan the Man's Animated Ideas: You look at Stans… MCAU… And you scratch your chin. "Alright Stan… How long did you and the writers room think of this? Cause this is more insane than what Alan did with me?" DC: 20 Rolled:
D100 + 100 => 153
You saw the plan that Stan had, and he was with an unlikely man in charge. Tomino. "Okay, have you two worked out a Gundam comic or something?"
"We're planning a Spiderman tv show." Stan said. "You see, Scoot may not like the idea of us having a chance encounter, but it would be a waste of talent to have this wasted."
You and Tomino traded a glance. "I thought you were-"
"Just listen." Tomino said with a smile. "Listen and be enraptured."
And Stan told his plan.
And once he was finished, you were ready to throw money at it. Lots of money at it.
Reward: The MCAU is taking route, and can be created in the next Mike Eisner Action Plan.
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-[X]The New Blood: So... Who wants to work for Lucasfilms? DC:???
--[X]Director Rolled:
D100 + 100 => 184
Who is hired:
D20 => 20
The Kid worked as an usher for a pron theater and a video store… Which would explain his course language and his incredible vernacular. The Kid, however, was as young as you when you started in Hollywood.
You looked at his application, and almost threw it away immediately, before you saw a few lines scrawled on the side, that were addressed directly to you. "Where did you learn how to make movies?" That was the question. And it was so direct, you had to talk to this kid, who was somehow catching your attention.
His name was Quinton Tarinteno. And to be honest, you didn't really know what to think of him.
"Where did you learn to make movies?" You asked quietly, before smiling and pointing to the chair. "Sit down."
"I learned a lot from movies to be honest. More than any education from a high school or film school." He said confidently, as he was staring at you. "Huge fan."
"A lot of people are, but enlighten me, why should I give you a chance or everyone else? When you have no experience at all?"
"I didn't go to film school, because I went to film itself to learn." He said.
At the balls of this kid, you smiled. "How old are you kid?"
"19." He lied.
"Wrong answer kid, what's your real age?" You asked.
"I turn 18 in March." He replied.
"Better." You than leaned in. "Prove it to me."
"Prove what?" He stammered.
"Prove it to me that you can make a film."
Reward: Quinton Tarintino has been hired, as an apprentice film maker. So lets see if he can make films.
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--[X]Producer Rolled:
D100 + 100 => 102
Who is hired:
D20 => 4
Ian Bryce was someone who was kinda working for Steve Spieldburg as a production assistant… and honestly, you didn't know why Steve trusted him.
But Steve trusted him, which meant the benefit of the doubt was never in question.
Reward: Ian Bryce has been hired as a producer.
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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] The Lucasfilms Child Actors' Protection Investment: It is clear that, while Hollywood has started to change its tune to that of Lucasfilms, there are still practices afoot that is still practiced. This cannot go on! Introducing an investment plan that would be targeted towards Psychological aid and tutors are given to child actors and to protect them from abuse, whether that be at home or from work. If parents, their agents, and even the producers/directors cannot provide them the stability, the rock they need as they're growing, we can at least put in the effort with great drive to make sure that child actors are receiving the help they need. $200 million of warchest. Rolled:
D100 + 100 => 200
Well That was… Well shit.
Mike, this is important.
And that being said, your own investments being made, you just wanted to prevent any of the crazy stories.
And honestly, it was something that you hoped it would.
You only hoped that people would actually use it.
Reward: All I will say is that very good things will happen in the future.
And you may have saved many lives from being destroyed.
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-[X]Michael Jackson and… The Development of Thriller: So Mike came into your home one day, and told you this. "I need help, I have music in my head, and I need help making it. Before I lose it!" DC: 35 Rolled:
D100 + 100 => 186
You looked back at Michael and you set your head down on your hands. "Why here?"
"It's comfortable here." He said. "It's alot nicer than any other place I recorded in."
"You can make your own place Mike, you have the cash for it?" You said. "Not that I don't enjoy your company, but no offense, I'm not prepared to turn my house into a recording studio again. I have my kids to worry about."
"But it's going to be fun, I already told Freddie that we could."
"Wait you brought Freddie into this?" You asked. "Why?!"
"Because I knew you would not refuse both of us if we barged in wanting to record." He said.
"Why can't we just hang out at a lakers game or just have a good time on the town, not barge into my house and act like Robin when we need a baby sitter!"
Michael than raised an eyebrow. "What?"
Oh he had no context for that. "Uh never mind. Listen Michael, I-" You than just facepalmed. "Alright fine."
"Fine?" He asked.
"I can't win with you and I'm not going to be an ass. Just… I have rules now."
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-[X]Queen is back in Town: So Freddie and the Gang are back in LA, and they are… Oh god. "Freddie, not that I don't appreciate this, but my kids are in the next room." DC: 30 Rolled:
D100 + 100 => 185
They were all dressed up flamboyant and for awesomeness. "Jesus Christ." you were going to need to go to confession for this. "Why are you-"
"Did you not see the scripts that we sent for the videos!" Freddie laughed. "I thought you knew Bruce."
Brian was looking at your guitars that were set up and ready. "Nice guitar."
"Thanks… but why here?"
"Carrie offered, mostly so she could get everyone together." John said.
You frowned. "God dammit. Wait when do you guys talk to carrie?"
"When you were at Batman?" Freddie guessed.
"Did I miss something from my wife?" You asked.
"Probobly." Brian said, and the four lads laughed as they brought in their equipment.
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-[X]The Highwaymen of Carrie Fisher: Carrie wanted you to get her Highwaymen together and rack out… Why now? Wait, Mary wants to play too? Oh no. DC: 35 (You are too tired for this) Rolled:
D100 + 130 => 198
"Carrie, I know we're friends but why did you offer to do all the recording here?"
Carrie for her part, smiled. "I just wanted to. Want to bring everyone together for a few days of fun and recording and relaxation. Plus it will give me a little more to do."
"Why didn't you tell me you invited everyone!" You asked.
"You were busy, and I thought we would be able to have a chance to do it, but you were sucked in on Batman, and I didn't want to worry you." She said. "Sorry."
You shook your head. "I understand but CArrie, I just wanted to know."
"You do now?" She said. "Oh and I got some cameras for the music videos."
"Music videos, what the hell are those?" You asked.
"Ask Michael he likes the ideas alot." She replied. "Also Robin and John are coming over, so get ready, I have songs ready."
You than saw the massive list of songs she had. "How many albums of songs did you write?"
"Enough to never really work on this again." She said. "Now come on."
You than looked at the music. "You want me to play like what?"
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-[X]The Music Videos: So… You, in your infinite wisdom, used your own home for Queens music video… Sweet Jesus why! DC: 40 Rolled:
D100 + 100 => 196
Having a legendary director like yourself film music videos with one camera, was childs play.
What you shot was not. "Freddie, what the hell are you- THe script calls for-"
"It's called improvisation darling you should try it!"
"I do, it's just you need to move a little bit more so I can get back."
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Well at least Mary, Sarah and Joseph enjoyed everyones company. Even beating on the drums.
The Last Bandits Album Quality:
D100 => 99+100=199
Thriller Album Quality:
D100 + 100 => 200
Queen Singles Quality:
D100 + 100 => 175
Reward: When it was all over two weeks later… You had done the following.
Carrie and the Highwaymen recorded one Album, Called The Last Bandits, with Queen and Michael providing guest tracks. You think you did well.
With assistance from Queen, and Carrie, Michael wrote, sang, and composed ten songs for his new upcoming album, Thriller, and he is all but begging you to make a music video for him. Even though you have no idea what to even do for that.
Queen wrote and recorded nearly 20 more songs, though not for any one particular album idea. They just wanted to have fun and spend time with their friends.
They also filmed a music video for one of those songs, called "Friends with Benifits." Which was, unlike the songs name was about friendship and helping them through hard times. You liked it.
The Kids love all the friends you brought in.
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-[X]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
--[X] Practice the fundamentals of boxing so you can be in excellent shape for your boxing scene against Rocky next month. Rolled:
D100 + 130 => 183
It was quite easy to have that. You were back into boxing shape, and ready to take on the world.
Reward: You are back in shape.
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-[X] Call your parents: You need to call mom and dad, and see how they are doing. DC: 10 (You call your parents and see what they are doing) Rolled:
D100 + 100 => 126
You look at the phone and laugh. "So how was your second honey moon mom?"
Your mother was laughing over the phone. "Quite good, I can't believe that the cruise for circumnavigation was so good. Though we only got through some of the stops before we left. I really want to circle back to that when we finally retire."
You laughed. "Well good luck, is dad doing okay, or is he back to his old habits?"
Your mother was serious for a moment. "He's just trying to stay busy with work. And Universal and Colombia are trying to get him to come back."
"Colombia I get, but Universal? Why?"
"Seems sid thinks he can buy out your father."
"Well he should know where I got my stubbornness from." You smiled.
"Oh he'll find out eventually, but have a good time." She said.
"Love you mom." You said.
"Love you too."
Reward: You talk to mom.
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-[X] Happy Birthday Twins!: It's Joseph and Sarah's first birthday and you want to celebrate it. Nothing to extravagant, just a nice family day to be together and make some happy memories. Rolled:
D100 + 100 => 165
It was really not much of a party, save for the Lucas' and the Lees. which was just fine by you, because you and George just wanted to have a nice relaxing birthday party.
Now if only Sarah and Joseph weren't so loud and obnoxious and crawling around the both of you, with Mary and Wally trying to steal some of your video cameras to use.
How they learned how to use them, you will never know.
But it was an exhausting experience.
But at least the kids were happy.
Reward: You had a decent party. At least it didn't end in disaster.
AN: Doing a change for the omake rewards. Pitches will get normal rewards.
Story omakes will get roll bonuses.
