The Mike Eisner Action Plan to Destroy Universal:
You and the entire team of directors and animators were all sitting patiently, waiting for the man who was ready to wage war.
There were always going to be some rather insane things that were to happen in the world eventually, but you never really decided just what the hell would happen. Mike however was not so undeterred.
"Everyone, as you may know, Universal." the lights dimmed and you saw a projector was sliding away with photos of him, and Sid from a previous meeting at the press and red carpet. "Have fired a starting gun that we have not answered yet."
"Now you may claim Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and the like… and I say, no, we have not. We have been making the moves but not completely destroying them. I don't believe that will be a state we can continue on. We are now at War."
A slide change and it showed the next plan for Universal. A Plan that looked like it was gained illegally. "Universal has a project they call Daedelous, something that internal documents acquired by my sources are going to be able to 'Out perform even Star Wars'" He then twitched a smile. "That is not going to happen."
"Okay." YOu finally spoke. "Mike what the hell are you talking about, and what are you asking for?"
"Simple." He said. "I need 300 million dollars, and a free hand to do what I need to do."
Everyone gasped. "Are you insane?" Martin asked.
George almost gagged. "That's insane, what makes you think that it will even work?"
"Because I got A Conan script and some of the greatest directors alive who have projects all lined up that need money."
You were at a crossroads, George was looking at you.
What do you do?:
[]Agree with Mikes Plan: Mike has a plan, and right now, you have no reason not to trust him.
[]Disagree: Mike you are asking for far to much with only vague notions of what you want done! I can't accept that.
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The Mike Eisner Action Plan of 1980:
The current Lucasfilms Warchest:
6,535,130,250 (This is the money you have available for producing the movies.)
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.
- Akira Kurosawa: Considered by every critic in America to be among the best directors in Japanese history (and perhaps the world). Kurosawa is a man that cares about the art more than profit, and will do only those movies that he considers artful or interest him. His talent is great, his perfectionism tolerable, and a harsh taskmaster when on the set. Though he's mostly known for his Period Pieces, and adaptations from Shakespeare, he nonetheless is willing to try new and exciting ideas.
- Wes Craven: Up until John Carpenter burst into the scene, Wes Craven was widely considered the most proficient at Horror films...A title which he doesn't seem that fond of. Wes is good at what he does, his work in the horror genre could be called pioneering even now when he's just starting. Yet at the same time, he wishes to try and expand his horizons beyond what he already knows. Nevertheless, he is a prolific writer and director, willing to give his all in every production, and innovate at every chance he gets.
- Sam Raimi: A promising young Director who's just made his debut with "The Evil Dead", a movie that made a splash during the Halloween season. Sam is best known for his dynamic camera work, unorthodox style of filming, unconventional storytelling and a desire to experiment with unconventional angles and framing. Along with a unique editing style, he often blends horror or action with a healthy dose of dark humor. He injects witty one-liners or situational comedy into even the tensest moments, balancing the tone and engaging audiences with unexpected humor.
-Quinton Tarintino: A Literal teenager who has no experience with any sort of film making besides what he learned watching at video stores and from what he gained as an assistant director working with Sam. He's very much an experimental film maker with no preconceived notion of what is right and wrong when making a film.
- Ron Howard: An acclaimed actor who has participated in some of the greatest television series of both the 60's and the 70's. He also worked with you and George in American Graffiti which is how you managed to get ahold of him when he was ready to make the transition from actor to director. From his time and experience as actor he's learned the ins and outs of what it takes to work on TV, but time will tell if he has what it takes to move to the big screen.
- Michael Mann: A relative newcomer who has made waves since the last decade working as a screenwritter for several TV Shows, all Police or crime serials so far. You can see his experience in darker type of films, as well as how his stylistic style tends to show principal characters being forced to make critical decisions, as well as being psychologically layered. A preference for realism in films also has him depend more on practical effects than the newly technological advances pioneered by your studio.
Animation/Anime:
- Yoshiyuki "Kill Em All" Tomino: Head of Animation of DreamWorks, and easily one of the 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 valuable assets in Dreamworks, and despite all the work and culture clash that his arrival and subsequent hiring has caused to the American and Japanese staff, he's wonderful, though a bit depressive, and needs some help to remind himself he's truly 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 canceling 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!
Live Action Scripts to Produce
- 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)
- 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)
- Across America in 90 Days: (A comedy that is all the better for being true)
- 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).
- 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)
- Dune (Part 2): (You'll need to finish making Dune (Part 1) before starting this one).
- 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).
- Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters: (You don't know what it is about it, but the dark re-interpretation just sounds so cool).
- A Dream of a Dream: (Carrie wrote this for Debbie, and if her reaction is anything to go by, then this is one that will hit you in the feels).
- An American Saga: Rise to Rebellion: (The first movie of a trilogy about the American Revolution, showing both sides of the conflict, as well as the spirit of revolution that pushed the founding fathers to fight. A story worthy of being called a Saga).
- Back to the Future: (How did Zemeckis came up with this?! It's abolutely amazing, a franchise in the making if the ending is anything to go by as well).
- Back to the Future Part II: (Robert was working with one of his friends, Bob Gale, and… the script for Back to the Future was pretty damn good… but this one had left you with questions.)
- Conan the Destroyer: (An original story sent by an author for a possible new movie of Conan. It's not bad, though it may need some revising if you want to keep it in the same spirit as Howard's previous tales).
- Call of Duty: Ghosts: (A tale set in the same universa as Tijuana Takedown, though this one seems to be a bit more on the nationalist side than the previous one).
- Lucius: (This one is going to give you nightmares for days to come...you're not even sure if there's going to be a child brave enough for this role).
- Wendy the Witch: (Ah, a movie involving one of the old Harvey comics characters. Seems like a fun reinterpretation, though you're not sure how well would it be accepted).
- Stormchasers: (This movie just screams "Coming of Age" story, and you can't find anything that would stop you from making it)
- Forgotten Realms: Honor Among Thieves: (Oh, those moralists are going to hate this movie. More than enough reason to try and amke it you suppose).
- Snow White and the Huntsman: (John was on break for filming Red Dawn and had a few days to play with; he locked himself into a room with Dave Alister, and a copy of the Brothers Grimm...he wrote the script in a few hours, called it "Cinema Therapy").
- Star Wars: Death Troopers: (Dave went behind George's back...to write a Star Wars horror movie about zombies. Despite all the gore it is surprisingly good, and shows al the evil of the Empire).
- Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters: (You… didn't know anything about Mishima, and his books were not exactly something you would ever read. But it was compelling to say the least.
- 261: (The tale of Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to ever run the Boston Marathon. Her life and struggle, as well as her victory).
- Sisu: (Well...this is brutal, yet so interesting as well. You don't think you've done a Finnish historical before, but you have a good feeling about this one).
- Flight of the Navigator: (This film seems to want to push Special Effects to the limit, and you're more than willing to let them try).
- The Mask of the Black Death: (You just know Kurasawa is involved in this, and you can't find anything wrong with that. A beautfil homage to one of Poe's greatest works indeed).
- The Last Warchief - Joseph Medicine Crow: (Holy crap, this guy is still alive and kicking, but what a life he must have lived so far!)
- Wise Guys: (Wait, isn't this The Bros but in the 30s? Hopefully it works better this time around).
- Star Wars: Rogue One: (Another great entry in the Star Wars Universe...but does it have to paint the rebels in such a light?).
- Promised Neverland: (Well, if nothing else this is going to shock some parents and their families).
Animation:
- 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).
- War for the Crystal: (An amazing original fantasy adventure that could rival Lewis' travels to Narnia if you're creative enough)
- The Legend of Chun Hyang: (An old korean folktale now adapted and given some interesting new perspectives. This should also be an OVA, hopefully it gets picked for an anime as well).
- Cars: (A beautiful story of finding oneself among a greedy and corporate sport, while also building on the idea of friendship found in the most unlikely places).
- My Princess, you must die!: ( An interesting OVA which also subverts spectations in a fun way, while also adding some character developement).
- Here Today: (A short animated film whose exploration on music and feelings will bring everyone to reconsider animation as art once more).
- Detention: (You feel somewhat ashamed of how good this story is...yet is also happening in real life).
- El Cantar de Mio Cid: (A proper Spanish animated film, and taking on one of its greatest legends as well).
- Treasure Planet: (John Lassater wants to help create it, so he must be part of it for Pixar. And Jon and Ron wanted to make that so… you're going to have to wait.)
- Undertale: (This...this is art! You must do it, and soon!)
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Francis Ford Coppola can serve as producer of 2 films while directing one film, currently.
Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer can each produce 2 films.
Mike Must produce two films as per the Agreement.
George and Steve can Produce 1 film.
Sunrise Productions can produce 2 Animated Films or shows of your choice.
Dreamworks can produce 2 Animated Film or can join Sunrise and grant a +200 to Quality on a Sunrise Animated Project.
Example Vote for one person:
What Film does Martin Direct:
-[]The Playground
-[]Budget:10 Million
-[]Producer: George Lucas.
Example for Sunrise/Dreamworks:
What Film does Dreamworks work on:
-[]Work on Gundam with Sunrise
-[]Budget: 15 million.
Example for Malpaso Productions
-[]Work on Your own picture Clint
-[]Budget: 10 Million
AN: Enjoy and please vote in plan format please
