The Movie Game Thread

3k · May 16, 2011

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="d_w_w" data-cite="d_w_w" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31201" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Just some more discussion (taking the day off of making a movie, I think): So, just some more thoughts from my end: I think that the highly rated movies and awe-inspiring performances are too common right now. For example, Paul Walker's has given some great performances in the game so far... and nothing against Paul Walker, but I've never seen him as that level of an actor (in my mind, his best performance (out of the movies I've seen) is probably in the dog movie, which was good - but not great). While it would be cool to have some actor quality score that modifies how well an actor performs, I think that this would be a mistake (A, it would take too much work and B, it would be be contentious). I'm not privy to how the movie rating system works now, but I remember a post by mad stating that he got "6's" for 50 Cent and Lindsay Lohan. I'd suggest moving to a D20 system (or, randomizing 1-20 on random.org, if you don't happen to have a D20 lying about). If a 6 is currently a great performance, this would reduce the baseline probability from 16.7% to about 4% (which makes sense to me). A score of... 19-20: Oscar worthy, great film, allows movies to hit the 4.5-5 star rating (if done by lead actors) 17-18: Fringe Oscar discussion (e.g., could be a nominee if there aren't 3 or 4 in the score range above), great performance, allows movies to hit the 3.5-4.5 rating. 15-16: Good performance. Allows movies to hit the 2.5-3.5 rating. 9-14: Average performance. Allows movies to hit 2-3 star rating. 7-8: Awkward performance, but not horrible. 1.5-2.5 stars. 5-6: Very poor performance. 1 to 1.5 stars. <5: Razzie Worthy. For movies under 1 star. I'd recommend... randomizing the score for each actor and director in the film: Then applying the following modifiers: General casting: Is the overall casting of the film (and assignment of director) sensible? -1 if it seems off, 0 it it's okay, +1 if it's an overall good casting scheme (on the theory that having good people around you helps you perform, while having bad people around you hurts your performance) Specific casting: Is the specific actor/director appropriately cast? Same range of modifiers (on the theory that you'll perform better in roles you are suited for and worse in other roles) Story: Does the reviewer think that the story is below average (-1), average (+0), or above average (+1) (on the thought process that a good story will allow performers to do better than they otherwise might do) I just added the modifiers in, assuming that they currently matter (as I seem to remember some movies getting reviews that were worse for casting decisions). This of course means that a wellcasted movie with a great storyline is going to have a 25% chance of producing oscar worthy performances, so maybe the scale should be bumped up to 30 instead of 20? Doesn't matter, just preliminary thoughts. Again - I know nothing about the current system. Just some general thoughts off the top of my head and nothing that I'm super invested, I'm just concerned about the possibility of seeing too many highly ranked movies in a week (especially if lots of people play and submit a movie each day).</div></blockquote> I would say things are fine the way they are...and I would definately be against a random generator (or dice) being the key tool in determining a films success. If I make a great script, cast it very realistically, and get everything else right, but then role a 1...I have a Razzie contender on my hands, which to me isn't right. The only thing that potentially needs changing is a seperate star rating for "Awards Quality". For an example of what I mean, look at my film "The Infected". Good film, good casting, and a very good review (5 stars), to me that 5 stars should be seen as the type of review thats done for film magazines, newspapers, etc. It revies the film for what it is, it doesnt expect an action film to have 5* emotional performances. But that star rating cannot really be used for awards shows. In my opinion that film should not have been up there for "Best Film", as it isnt that type of award winner (It would do well in "Best Action Film", but isnt the main award winner). Whereas something like "Rubik's Cube" would be right up there (and I hope it was <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />). So maybe put an "Awards Verdict" star rating at the end of the film to be used for the "Best Film" nominations.

BHK1978 · May 16, 2011

So I made a mistake but Astil already reviewed my movie (Thank you for the kind review by the way.). For some reason I over looked Alan Rickman when I was putting down the talent for my cast. Therefore, my final budget with Adam Beach's contract would be $930,000. Not sure if that is a big deal or not.

Therefore the list of used actors is:

Actors:

Adam Beach

Alan Rickman

Ben Afleck

Bruce Willis

Christopher Waltz

Danny DeVito

Edward Norton

Eric Bana

Gerard Butler

Hugh Laurie

Jared Leto

Jason Alexander

Jason Lee

Jeff Bridges

Jensen Ackles

John C. Reilly

Johnny Depp

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Josh Brolin

Josh Holloway

Leonardo De Caprio

Matthew Fox

Michael Cain

Paul Walker

Robert De Niro

Ryan Reynolds

Steve Buschemi

Actresses:

Alexis Bledel

Alison Brie

Amanda Tapping

Anna Farris

Ashley Olsen

Ashley Tisdale

Betty White

Emma Watson

Erica Durance

Eva Longoria

Evan Rachel Wood

Heather Graham

Hillary Duff

Jessica Biel

Kathy Bates

Kristen Bell

Lauren Graham

Marcia Gay Harden

Mila Kunis

Rachel McAdams

Rosie O'Donnel

Scarlett Johanssen

Sophia Bush

Directors:

Alfonso Cuaron

Darren Aronofsky

David Cronenberg

David Fincher

Eli Roth

JJ Abrams

Michael Bay

Robert Rodriguez

Sam Raimi

The Coen Brothers

Zach Braff

d_w_w · May 16, 2011

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="1234" data-cite="1234" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31201" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I would say things are fine the way they are...and I would definately be against a random generator (or dice) being the key tool in determining a films success. If I make a great script, cast it very realistically, and get everything else right, but then role a 1...I have a Razzie contender on my hands, which to me isn't right. The only thing that potentially needs changing is a seperate star rating for "Awards Quality". For an example of what I mean, look at my film "The Infected". Good film, good casting, and a very good review (5 stars), to me that 5 stars should be seen as the type of review thats done for film magazines, newspapers, etc. It revies the film for what it is, it doesnt expect an action film to have 5* emotional performances. But that star rating cannot really be used for awards shows. In my opinion that film should not have been up there for "Best Film", as it isnt that type of award winner (It would do well in "Best Action Film", but isnt the main award winner). Whereas something like "Rubik's Cube" would be right up there (and I hope it was <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />). So maybe put an "Awards Verdict" star rating at the end of the film to be used for the "Best Film" nominations.</div></blockquote> Fair enough on being against randomness, though I think (but am not sure) that some degree of randomness is already being employed. Edit: Your point is really good on the getting a razzie when you do everything right though. In my scenario, that might mean changing the razzie level to 1-2 (so that if you get a +3 (from good casting, good specific casting, and a good story), you couldn't possibly get that score. Either way - my general point is that most movies (and, in fact, most things in general), should range from below average to above average and, in my opinion, only a small minority (e.g., 2 or 3% of movies should be exceptional). I'll admit I'm basing this off knee jerk perceptions (I have a spreadsheet with the actual ratings, budgets, and revenues at home, but I'm at work, so can't see what % are actually 4* and higher).

3k · May 16, 2011

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="d_w_w" data-cite="d_w_w" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31201" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Fair enough on being against randomness, though I think (but am not sure) that some degree of randomness is already being employed.</div></blockquote> Well if there is, at the minute everything seems fine with it, as the best plots with the best actors are seeming to find their way to the top. Its just a D20 leaves you completely helpless if you score low.

TLLK · May 16, 2011

Way Out In Left Field Productions ($2,200,000) Presents...

Title- Three Up, Three Down

Lead Actor- Jack Black ($25,000*)

Lead Actress- David Spade ($30,000)

Supporting Actor- Neil Patrick Harris ($150,000)

Supporting Actor- Dennis Quaid ($50,000**)

Director- Rob Reiner ($125,000**)

Genre- Comedy

Plot- Preston "Pres" Davis (Jack Black) and Daniel "Danny" Bruce (David Spade) are two unemployed best friends who spend their days playing video games and obsessing over their fantasy baseball teams. These two are geniuses at fantasy, but get beat year after year in their league by resident rich guy Thompson Beaumont (Neil Patrick Harris). Pres and Danny save up all their money to spend on the massive entry fee that Thompson always charges as league manager, only to see it go away when Thompson wins it all.

Every year, Thompson manages to draft three relatively unknown players that end up leading the majors in stats, securing the win for our heroes' rival. Every. Single. Year.

But when Danny wins a good-sized prize off of a lottery scratch-off, he invests it in a nationwide adventure with one goal in mind:

Injure Thompson's "Big Three", making him lose the league for once.

This kick-starts a journey around the country, following the three players, inventing ways to put them out of commission. Using ridiculous disguises and crafty sabotage plans, Pres and Danny go after their first target, a hard-throwing ace pitcher (cameo by Tim Lincecum) that has broken the record for most strikeouts by a rookie already...and the season isn't even halfway done. After countless attempts of shutting the ace's arm in the door of an elevator or resorting to trying to dislocate his shoulder while impersonating team medical staff, the boys finally get their man by running him over with the field crew's rain delay tarp.

This odd injury raises the eyebrows of the press and league commissioner Happy J. Wilson (played by the stern Dennis Quaid), who tightens up security for all of the teams in the league. But that doesn't stop Pres and Danny, who, thanks to a watch's bright reflection getting in the eyes of Thompson's star outfielder/base-stealer and causing him to crash into the wall (cameo by Dexter Fowler), knock the rich kid's team down in the standings.

As Happy J. Wilson goes insane, starting a personal manhunt for whoever is responsible for these injuries, Thompson himself hires tighter security on his biggest star, a power hitter by the name of Smash Hernandez (cameo by David Ortiz).

None of Pres and Danny's plans seem to work, and Smash seemingly gets better and better as the attempts are foiled. This surge causes Thompson to get to the top of the league towards the end of the season. Thompson suspects Pres and Danny, and call them during their hunt to thank them for causing his team to succeed again.

This infuriates them, so they decide to go for their biggest plan yet, which involves a fake ESPN studio, tainted shrimp c0cktail, three rolls of duct tape, some plastic explosives, and former major league star Randy Johnson (yet another cameo)!

While the plan is slowly beginning to take shape, the two find out that Thompson has been personally handing out steroids to his "Big Three", causing their play to skyrocket. Before they can report this, Happy J. Wilson storms into the fake studio and has Pres and Danny arrested.

A night in jail and a huge argument separate Pres and Danny, jeopardizing their friendship. In a tear-jerking scene towards the end of the movie, Pres calls out to the baseball gods to help them get out of this mess and restore his friendship with Danny.

The gods answer Pres quickly, as they are bailed out of jail by...Happy J. Wilson! As the audience is shocked over the huge swerve, Wilson informs them that they had found the steroids that had been distributed, Smash was suspended, Thompson was headed to jail, and the two were now going to get jobs as league officials, making sure security is tight and everything's going by the rules.

The film ends with the two starting another ridiculous scheme on a last-place team, riding off into the sunset on golf carts marked SECURITY, talking about their tie for the fantasy league title the year before.

Location- Atlanta, San Francisco, New York City

Budget- Casting, including cameos ($400,000) + Production ($600,000) + Promotion ($1,000,000) = $2,000,000

Duration- 1 Hour, 43 Minutes

Extra Info:

- * Means I got a discount.

- ** Means I didn't know how much these guys were worth (unlisted).

- Way Out In Left Field is gambling with this film, investing almost their entire capital in this movie, despite the trends that may or may not be there when it premieres (fingers crossed).

- The massive promotion budget, hoping to draw a big box office return, covered all MLB broadcasts leading up to the premiere, including FOX and ESPN telecasts...with a huge presence on Opening Day festivities.

THE LIST:

A Decline in Sales - Astilian Productions

***Early Dawn - Pound Puppy Studios*** Please see posts 374, 375

Disintergration - Clarity Productions

Happy Happy Fun Land - The World's Not Round

I Love Rebecca Black 5 Times - Because of the Influence

The Relentless - Burning Pegasus

Forza Italia - Ascending Numbers Productions

Andromeda - Revenant Productions

Three Up, Three Down - Way Out In Left Field Productions

i effin rule · May 16, 2011

I agree with dww on this one, I think a D20 would work very well for this. There is already a bit of randomness (and should be) but it might not be random enough.

I like the idea of the modifies too. I think they would be a great way to set a floor and/or a ceiling. For example, if a movie has a great plot with a few some odd actor choices the floor for the movie (the worst it can roll) is 10 and the ceiling (best it can roll) is a 15. This is easily doable at random.org.

You can even do the same thing for the actors/directors/etc.

This way a movie shouldn't bomb, won't due to randomness, but still spreads things out more.

MrCanada · May 16, 2011

RESUBMITTED: I think I got it now. haha.

Pound Puppy Studios: $1,000,000

Title - Early Dawn

Lead Actor - Ben Afleck (75,000), Christoph Waltz (30,000)

Lead Actress - Emma Watson (50,000)

Supporting Actor - John C. Reilly (40,000)

Supporting Actress -

Director - Quentin Tarantino (185,000)

Genre - Western

Plot -

In the old west people do whatever they must to get by. Merle (Affleck), a struggling blacksmith, and his wife pregnant Ellyn (Watson), who seem doomed to poverty thanks to the constant extortion of an immigrant-turned bandit Werner (Waltz). With no where to turn, Merle pleads with Emmett (Reilly), a local sheriff of Temple, Arizona who befriends Merle to help him and the entire town by standing up to Werner and his posse. When Emmett attempts to dissuade Werner from stealing from Merle and his town, Werner shoots him in the hand in the "early dawn" in front of an entire populous. Faced with the option of death or exile, Emmett flees, but not before telling Merle that he could be the leader Emmet could not. Assuming control of Temple, Werner gives his bandits free reign of the town. People who cross Werner's crew are all killed in an early morning dual that becomes a weekly ritual of sorts. When Ellyn dies giving birth to their son, Merle promises to not let their child grow up in pain and vows to take down Werner and his crew and goes into the wild to find the exiled Emmett and rally people against Werner.

Merle finds Emmett and the two formulate a plan to ambush the town and kill Werner in their men. They return to town and in an epic firefight throughout the night, killing most of Werner's men. In the fight, Emmett appear to be injured and Merle is forced to stand off with Werner. As the two bicker the sun slowly peaks over from below the horizon as both men draw their guns and fire. Werner is shot in the chest and collapses to the ground. In his last breath, Werner confesses he has finally be bested. The town now safer, Emmett, Merle, & his new born child walk off into the sunset.

Location- Arizona, USA

Budget- $380,000 for Cast and Director + $340,000 production cost + $280,000 Marketing = $1,000,000

Duration - 1 hour 48 minutes

NOTES:

- Both Josh Brolin and Eric Bana were considered for the role of Merle but were commited to other projects.

- Rachel McAdams was the original choice for Ellyn but dropped out of the project. However, like Bana and Brolin before her, people within Pound Puppy Studios really hope to work with her in the future.

- Christoph Waltz is hoping to step out of the villain role, and rumor has him possibly up for a role in a Pound Puppy Studios comedy..

Derek B · May 16, 2011

I keep coming up with ideas for movies but then become completely incapable of writing a synopsis of them that makes them even vaguely interesting. And given how well my movies have done so far I now feel like I have to write them up better than I might be able to...

I've got a decent ideas for the future and some actual epics (including a trilogy!) planned but for now I'm a low budget nobody in need of success and being awake early enough in the day to actually get the people I want. I don't know famous types very well, casting people ain't easy.

Imarevenant · May 16, 2011

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="i effin rule" data-cite="i effin rule" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31201" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I agree with dww on this one, I think a D20 would work very well for this. There is already a bit of randomness (and should be) but it might not be random enough. I like the idea of the modifies too. I think they would be a great way to set a floor and/or a ceiling. For example, if a movie has a great plot with a few some odd actor choices the floor for the movie (the worst it can roll) is 10 and the ceiling (best it can roll) is a 15. This is easily doable at random.org. You can even do the same thing for the actors/directors/etc. This way a movie shouldn't bomb, won't due to randomness, but still spreads things out more.</div></blockquote> I would be all for a ceiling/floor for actors. Someone like Lindsey Lohan could have a low floor and low ceiling, where say Christian Bale you'd have a much higher ceiling and floor as he is usually pretty consistant and good in what he does. Then you can have someone like Halle Berry who can range all the way from Catwoman to Monster's Ball.

i effin rule · May 16, 2011

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Derek B" data-cite="Derek B" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31201" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I keep coming up with ideas for movies but then become completely incapable of writing a synopsis of them that makes them even vaguely interesting. And given how well my movies have done so far I now feel like I have to write them up better than I might be able to... I've got a decent ideas for the future and some actual epics (including a trilogy!) planned but for now I'm a low budget nobody in need of success and being awake early enough in the day to actually get the people I want. I don't know famous types very well, casting people ain't easy. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> If allowed, my company is willing to co-produce a film with you and supply funds in exchange for a share of profits. If allowed, we can negotiate terms. <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

TheEffect · May 16, 2011

I've done the Rebecca Black thing.

crayon · May 16, 2011

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Imarevenant" data-cite="Imarevenant" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31201" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I would be all for a ceiling/floor for actors. Someone like Lindsey Lohan could have a low floor and low ceiling, where say Christian Bale you'd have a much higher ceiling and floor as he is usually pretty consistant and good in what he does. Then you can have someone like Halle Berry who can range all the way from Catwoman to Monster's Ball.</div></blockquote> Of course, then we're getting into dangerous territory where the review panel is expected to be familiar with all the actors, otherwise fear facing the wrath of "hey what the, obscure character actor is totally awesome and should kill at this role!" I imagine the less work this game is to maintain, the more chance there is that it'll be around for longer.

3k · May 16, 2011

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="crayon" data-cite="crayon" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31201" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> I imagine the less work this game is to maintain, the more chance there is that it'll be around for longer.</div></blockquote> That sums up a lot of what I feel. And also, continuing on the Lohan example, who is to say she isnt able to put on a good performance. The ceiling would mean that she could never be in a good film again, so why would anyone cast her, yes at the minute a few people have been punished for using her, but its not a certainty that if I used her that she would not perform well.

i effin rule · May 16, 2011

I'm not really suggesting a global floor/ceiling for actors. I'm think of it of more of a per movie basis.

Using Lohan, lets say she is cast in a comedy where she plays a struggling mother. This role may not suit her well, meaning she has a low floor and a mid rage ceiling.

Or she is cast in a drama where she plays a trouble 20-something. Having the ability to draw on personal experiences, she has a mid range floor so she could give a very acceptable performance and a potentially high ceiling where she could knock the role out of the park.

I agree that doing something globally would be near impossible as everyone has different opinions, but I think per movie/role can be done quite effectively.

Imarevenant · May 16, 2011

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="i effin rule" data-cite="i effin rule" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31201" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'm not really suggesting a global floor/ceiling for actors. I'm think of it of more of a per movie basis. Using Lohan, lets say she is cast in a comedy where she plays a struggling mother. This role may not suit her well, meaning she has a low floor and a mid rage ceiling. Or she is cast in a drama where she plays a trouble 20-something. Having the ability to draw on personal experiences, she has a mid range floor so she could give a very acceptable performance and a potentially high ceiling where she could knock the role out of the park. I agree that doing something globally would be near impossible as everyone has different opinions, but I think per movie/role can be done quite effectively.</div></blockquote> I like the sound of that, personally. The reason I like the idea of a floor/ceiling is because if scores are based off of dice roles and every actor there aren't mediating factors for actors than there is no point in thinking about casting beyond getting the ages of people right since whether or not they perform well is based off of just a dice roll anyway. There has to be some type of mediating factor in there right? Or else we can all just cast the cheapest people and our movie will have the same chance to fail or succeed.

JTandSilentBob · May 16, 2011

Title- The Last Chance

Lead Actor- Clint Eastwood (???)

Lead Actress- Diane Lane (???)

Supporting Actor- Michael Rosenbaum (???)

Supporting Actress- Christy Carlson Romano(???)

Director - John Favreau(???)

Genre- Drama

Plot- Former Actor, Steven Wilson (Clint Eastwood) has been out of work for 30 years when his manager (Michael Rosenbaum) gets him a script to act in a movie that is sure to lead to his potential comeback. However a day later Steven's wife, Deborah(Diane Lane) reveals to Steven that she has terminal cancer. Steven is faced with the choice of revitalizing his acting career or staying with his Wife. On the verge of leaving his wife because of his own selfishness his daughter, Lily (Christy Carlson Romano) reminds him why he married Deborah in the first place.

Location- (Hollywood, CA)

Budget- 1,000,000 (After cost of Actors I will split the rest evenly between Marketing and Production)

Duration - 110 Minutes

Derek B · May 16, 2011

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="i effin rule" data-cite="i effin rule" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31201" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>If allowed, my company is willing to co-produce a film with you and supply funds in exchange for a share of profits. If allowed, we can negotiate terms. <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"></div></blockquote> I assume we'd be allowed to pool resources as long as we agree a split of the profit/loss before review. And of course, we'd both have to be happy with the planned script too. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> Think I'll have a go at making a successful film myself first, then perhaps see if we can get a co-production going... perhaps on "Welcome To E-Ville: Insert Subtitle Here" <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png">

LordJaguar · May 16, 2011

Jaguar's Den Studios would like to announce their next project, the super hero movie, The Blue Flame!

3k · May 16, 2011

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="LordJaguar" data-cite="LordJaguar" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31201" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Jaguar's Den Studios would like to announce their next project, the super hero movie, The Blue Flame!</div></blockquote> A low-budget Super Hero film. Very interesting...good luck. (Allows me to see how well Super Hero films will do, I am wanting to produce one but cannot think of a good enough hero <img alt=":o" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/redface.png.900245280682ef18c5d82399a93c5827.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />)

TheOmniWarrior · May 16, 2011

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="1234" data-cite="1234" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31201" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A low-budget Super Hero film. Very interesting...good luck. (Allows me to see how well Super Hero films will do, I am wanting to produce one but cannot think of a good enough hero <img alt=":o" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/redface.png.900245280682ef18c5d82399a93c5827.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />)</div></blockquote> <a href="http://pdsh.wikia.com/wiki/Public_Domain_Super_Heroes" rel="external nofollow">http://pdsh.wikia.com/wiki/Public_Domain_Super_Heroes</a> You could always steal someone from there... lol

i effin rule · May 16, 2011

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$10,270,000

If Winter Ends

Love doesn't always find a way.</div>

Lead Actor: Jay Baruchel (15,000?)

Lead Actress: Zooey Deschanel (35,000)

Director: Sophia Coppola (135,000)

Genre: Drama

Plot: Timothy Buchanan (Jay Baruchel) had the perfect weekend planned. He rented a cabin in upper Washington state for he and his girlfriend. This was to be the weekend he proposed to her, so everything had to be perfect. He had driven up a day ahead of her in order to make sure everything was set. This time of year, snowfall in the area is to be expected. What wasn't expected, however, was the blizzard that would hit the area over night.

When Timothy awoke the next morning the entire area was covered in snow, impossible for any vehicles to get in or out. Timothy calls his girlfriend, explaining the situation and informing her that their planned weekend was cancelled. He assured her that he would make it back home as soon as possible.

Timothy would spend the next few hours on the phone, trying to find someway out of the cabin and back home, draining the battery on his phone. Fate so happened that at this time the electric in the cabin went out. Luckily the cabin was equipped with firewood, emergency food, and any tools needed to survive.

Timothy wrapped himself up as warmly as possible before heading into the cold to collect the wood. Once outside he sees a small dark blur struggling up a hill. He calls out to them and they respond. The person yells to him that their car is stuck in the snow and Timothy invites them to the cabin. Timothy carries the wood inside and awaits the visitor.

A few moments later there is a knock at the door. Standing there is Penelope Cambridge (Zooey Deschanel). She explains that she was on her way to a cabin and had ignored the weather advisories. When asked whether or not there is anyone at the cabin, Penelope explains that the cabin was booked by her and her ex-husband a year in advance and that she decided to come anyway. Timothy also explained his situation.

Things are awkward at first, neither knowing exactly what to say. The ice is broken when Penelope finds a stash of board games, allowing the two to light a couple of oil lamps and play a few games. As the hours passed the sleeping arrangements were discussed; Timothy offered Penelope the bed and he would take the cough.

The next morning Timothy awoke to the smell of breakfast, more snow, and Penelope walking around in one of his shirts. Snow continues to fall, adding additional layers every hour. The two spend a week together stuck in the cabin. During this time the two grow close and both romantic and sexual tension mounts. Lasting longer than expected, the firewood runs out, forcing the two to sleep in the same bed in order to stay warm. This results in an unexpected but not unwelcome situation. The two awake the next morning, post coital, to the buzzing hum of electricity.

Things had cleared up, completely unbeknownst to the two. The roads where now safe for driving. The next few hours would be awkward, with Timothy on the phone with his girlfriend and Penelope phoning around to find out where her car was. Not sure what the night, or week for that matter, had meant the two kept quiet.

Once Penelope had discovered where her car had been taken, Timothy offers to drive her to it on his way out. The drive starts out similarly to the day, quiet. They knew that things were too complicated and that the week been a special, but unexpected event. They agree to stay in touch but that going back to the way things were would be the best option.

As Penelope begins to drive away in her car they both linger on the special week they had spent and whether or not there should be more.

Location: Washington, US

Budget: $2,500,000 (185,000 Actors/Director + 1,000,000 Production + 1,315,000 Marketing)

Duration: 103 Minutes

LordJaguar · May 16, 2011

<div style="text-align:center;">The Blue Flame!

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3k · May 16, 2011

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="TheOmniWarrior" data-cite="TheOmniWarrior" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31201" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><a href="http://pdsh.wikia.com/wiki/Public_Domain_Super_Heroes" rel="external nofollow">http://pdsh.wikia.com/wiki/Public_Domain_Super_Heroes</a> You could always steal someone from there... lol</div></blockquote> Trust me...the urge to shop around for other peoples ideas has passed through my head several times, but for now I am going to try and think of something on my own. Once that has failed me for a few more days I may have a search. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

i effin rule · May 16, 2011

In a press conference today, it was announced that Pretty OK Films has greenlit script writing on two new films which the studio hopes to turn into franchises. The first is "The Marvelous Three", a super hero movie based on the popular comic series of the same name. The second is the first in a line of space operas called "Enemies of the Noble". It is said that the first film in that series will be subtitled "The Rise of the Apostasy". <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31201" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I figure if I'm making renders and groups over in the CBH section I may as well use them here too!</div></blockquote>

i effin rule · May 16, 2011

THE LIST:

A Decline in Sales - Astilian Productions

***Early Dawn - Pound Puppy Studios*** Please see posts 374, 375

Disintergration - Clarity Productions

Happy Happy Fun Land - The World's Not Round

I Love Rebecca Black 5 Times - Because of the Influence

The Relentless - Burning Pegasus

Forza Italia - Ascending Numbers Productions

Andromeda - Revenant Productions

Three Up, Three Down - Way Out In Left Field Productions

The Last Chance - JTandSilentBob

If Winter Ends - Pretty OK Films

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