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There Was A Different Idea: An MCU Producer Quest

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OldGlory76 said:
How many shows do you guys want to go for? Because even if we're set on making the second season of War Machine the last season, and I think we can get another season out of it, we shouldn't have too many balls in the air simultaneously. Or shows on the air. I'd say that we could go for the top three but I'd like to hear your thoughts.
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Were only allowed up to 3 as per the main post, and we should at least do 2, the one argument against 3 is just pulling ourselves and our money too thin I feel.
 
OldGlory76 said:
How many shows do you guys want to go for? Because even if we're set on making the second season of War Machine the last season, and I think we can get another season out of it, we shouldn't have too many balls in the air simultaneously.
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Id rather we have Season 2 be the last season of War Machine, Straczynski is hopefully up for another season since we delayed the Armored Wars for it and it did well in season 1, but he aint gonna stick around for it forever.
 
If we do damage control we should have someone that tried to join SHIELD but was denied as one of the characters, perhaps ended up in Damage Control because they wanted a superhero adjacent job. Perhaps they are trying to force positivity of the job throughout the workforce. Perhaps they really care about doing good and were a comics book nerd before superheroes became real. Perhaps we can pull like the office did and have it played by our in-universe character (I think the creator played Mose), I think such a character would only be good in very small doses anyways, and maybe this will help us understand the actors better.

Otherwise if we don't have him acted by our character, maybe we could show whatever hero agency exists after SHIELD gets exposed as HYDRA, we show him working there. Could be a fun moment to see that he did end up with his dream job eventually.

Also it could be funny if the wrecking crew are formed from disgruntled ex-employees of Damage Control. The current employees still hang out with them after work for bowling and/or beer. It's not like Damage Control is law enforcement or anything, they are only paid to clean up the mess, not to care about it after they clock out. Also it shows a living, breathing world if villains rise up and are defeated in the background, especially street level ones.

Also it helps differentiate SHIELD and Damage Control. SHIELD is serious and has a top-down perspective of caring about the mission statement, while Damage Control is more of a working class show where the employees care more about getting through the work day instead of the mission and values of their company.

Although because Damage Control is in the clean-up business, we would have to think carefully about sets and such, because it's not like there would be a big room where everyone has a desk, there would be a break room, maybe food trucks nearby for lunches, but most of their work would be actually cleaning stuff up.

Anyway I'm really excited for the show so I hope we get more votes for it, as currently the vote is very close and it's only barely winning.
 
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[X] [Series] War Machine - Season 2
[X] [Series] Damage Control
[X] [Series] Lady Sif and the Warriors Three
 
Okay, voting is closed now and...wow! It was a close race for the third spot between Damage Control and Lady Sif and the Warriors Three. However, it seems people want more comedy in their lives so Damage Control wins!

Next time we do this I'll add an option for you guys to choose how many shows you want to do along with the number of shows you can do. But for now, we'll be doing War Machine - Season 2, Agents of SHIELD and Damage Control.

Which one do you want to work on first?
 



DEADPOOL
"YESSS!!!! IM IN THE MCU!!!!"

Directed by James Gunn

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Details: Season 1
Opening song should be Timebomb by Old 97s. It follows Wade Wilson on a journey of gaining a lot of money and chicks and maybe some character development as he gets a contract to kill Ajax a human trafficer who got on the bad side of several rich CEOs after he kidnapped their children. The only thing that stands between Ajax and Wade is a horde of obscure supervillains and mercenaries.
Make the show R rated. Split the first season into three ACTS.

ACT 1
Episode 1: Debut
Episode 2: Eat my heart out!!!
Episode 3: Hello Cannibala
ACT 2
Episode 4: Ranch Rodeo Ranch
Episode 5: Ajax
Episode 6: King of Mercs
ACT 3
Episode 7: Deadpool and Mercs
Episode 8: Black Gives Way To Blue
Episode 9: The Perfect Wepon
 
Martin Noctis said:



DEADPOOL
"YESSS!!!! IM IN THE MCU!!!!"

Directed by James Gunn

=====================================​

Details: Season 1
Opening song should be Timebomb by Old 97s. It follows Wade Wilson on a journey of gaining a lot of money and chicks and maybe some character development as he gets a contract to kill Ajax a human trafficer who got on the bad side of several rich CEOs after he kidnapped their children. The only thing that stands between Ajax and Wade is a horde of obscure supervillains and mercenaries.
Make the show R rated. Split the first season into three ACTS.

ACT 1
Episode 1: Debut
Episode 2: Eat my heart out!!!
Episode 3: Hello Cannibala
ACT 2
Episode 4: Ranch Rodeo Ranch
Episode 5: Ajax
Episode 6: King of Mercs
ACT 3
Episode 7: Deadpool and Mercs
Episode 8: Black Gives Way To Blue
Episode 9: The Perfect Wepon
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I assume this is fictionalized, and it ends in the idea we had?
 
I don't really like the idea with deadpool being an fictional character that becomes real in the MCU what's the problem if we just have him exist normally in the MCU?
 
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Finding the Right Spot - Planning Session: Damage Control (October 2011)
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    • The Winning Vote said:
    [X] [Series] Damage Control
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    Damage Control, Marvel's go to guys when it comes to repair, reconstruction, and clean-up from Superhero fights. When it first appeared in Marvel Age Annual #4 back in June of 1988 no one thought it would get its own series...which lasted about four issues from May to August of 1989. Since then it's made two comebacks with issues ranging from 1989 to 1991, every time sticking to its true and tried formula of making it a "Sitcom within the Marvel Universe".

    Huh, so basically, what you're trying to do now.

    There is possibility in this series. You've seen them go toe to toe with Dr. Doom, face off against the Hulk, hire Iron Man for promotional material, and even work with the X-Men in repairing their mansion. Heck, there was even one time when one of their employees gained power enough to rival the Silver Surfer and then was fired!

    That was a bit out there, but it was still fun!

    It's a shame that Marvel has relegated them to the background, but they still make many appearances in other title comics. Plus, they have become a beloved and integral part of the Universe, which is more than enough for you to include them in this new MCU.

    First of all, you need to decide about their introduction. Unlike many of their counterparts theirs is a more subtle existence which has them make fewer appearances than most other heroes. You could go with the method of just having the entire organization already exist and introduce a new member to explore it (like in the comic) or you could try and use this season to show how the organization is founded.

    Eh, something to discuss later, for now you can table it.

    Then there's also the length for this show. You know that you gave War Machine 22 episodes, but that was mostly due to J. Michael Straczynski and his incredible skill at characterization. Not all series are meant to have the same amount of episodes, but then again they might also be worth it.

    [] [Length] Keep these stories concise with zero filler. 8 episodes should be the maximum.
    [] [Length] You're willing to go up to 10 episodes. It's a show not a movie, and there's room for more content.
    [] [Length] These shows are going to be big and deserve a lot of content. 13 episodes.
    [] [Length] Obviously this isn't a traditional show, but you could stretch the series for 22 episodes.

    Finally you came to the Showrunner. You won't call yourself a master at comedy (God knows how that went back in the day) but you think you can recognize when someone is being funny or not. This should help you pick up the best showrunner for what you hope to be a good comedy series.

    [] [Showrunner] Larry David - Well, who hasn't heard of him by now?! Between such classics like Seinfeld and Curb your Enthusiasm, Larry has made comedy gold out of socially awkward situations and continues to do so today.
    [] [Showrunner] Michael Schur - He's risen in fame thanks to his work in both The Office and Parks and Recreation. Most of his stories tend to have a humanistic and optimistic bent, despite them being funny as heck as well.
    [] [Showrunner] Greg Daniels - Greg has helped with Parks and Recreation, not to mention he adapted The Office and made it what it is, walking a fine line between making good characters that can bring the comedy, but also remain human and likeable. Heck, he's even written for The Simpsons!
    [] [Showrunner] Bill Lawrence - He's had quite a career with his writing and TV shows. The most successful ones being Spin City and currently Scrubs which just ended last year.
    [] [Showrunner] I'm thinking of Someone Else: Write in
     
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    • [x] [Length] Obviously this isn't a traditional show, but you could stretch the series for 22 episodes.

    [x] [Showrunner] Larry David - Well, who hasn't heard of him by now?! Between such classics like Seinfeld and Curb your Enthusiasm, Larry has made comedy gold out of socially awkward situations and continues to do so today.


    View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag1o3koTLWM


    I feel like a sitcom has more room to stretch for a longer season and in fact benefits from doing so. Give the audience more time to enjoy all the characters, especially if we have a large cast with major and "minor" characters, giving the minor characters some time in the spotlight without detracting from the major ones.
     
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    [X] [Length] You're willing to go up to 10 episodes. It's a show not a movie, and there's room for more content.

    [X] [Showrunner] Larry David - Well, who hasn't heard of him by now?! Between such classics like Seinfeld and Curb your Enthusiasm, Larry has made comedy gold out of socially awkward situations and continues to do so today.
     
    [x] [Length] Obviously this isn't a traditional show, but you could stretch the series for 22 episodes.

    [x] [Showrunner] Larry David - Well, who hasn't heard of him by now?! Between such classics like Seinfeld and Curb your Enthusiasm, Larry has made comedy gold out of socially awkward situations and continues to do so today.
     
    [x] [Length] Obviously this isn't a traditional show, but you could stretch the series for 22 episodes.

    [x] [Showrunner] Larry David - Well, who hasn't heard of him by now?! Between such classics like Seinfeld and Curb your Enthusiasm, Larry has made comedy gold out of socially awkward situations and continues to do so today.
     
    I see this show having a bit more optimistic tone than David's other shows. In at least a semi-fatalistic "crazy shit happens every day and we're still alive" sort of way.

    Also if the episodes are the 22-minute length of Seinfeld's the show could use an extended season.
     
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    OldGlory76 said:
    [x] [Length] Obviously this isn't a traditional show, but you could stretch the series for 22 episodes.

    [x] [Showrunner] Larry David - Well, who hasn't heard of him by now?! Between such classics like Seinfeld and Curb your Enthusiasm, Larry has made comedy gold out of socially awkward situations and continues to do so today.

    I see this show having a bit more optimistic tone than David's other shows. In at least a semi-fatalistic "crazy shit happens every day and we're still alive" sort of way.

    Also if the episodes are the 22-minute length of Seinfeld's the show could use an extended season.
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    For some reason now I imagine a character being mugged by a guy in a lame animal costume and laughing it off/making fun of him.

    "C'mon man, I'm mugging you. At least pretend to respect me!"

    I was going to suggest Leap Frog but that's owned by Fox through Daredevil I think.
     
    [X] [Length] You're willing to go up to 10 episodes. It's a show not a movie, and there's room for more content.
    [X] [Showrunner] Michael Schur - He's risen in fame thanks to his work in both The Office and Parks and Recreation. Most of his stories tend to have a humanistic and optimistic bent, despite them being funny as heck as well.
     
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