Build Your Own Hollywood Studio DRAFT!! (Game Thread)

[larrymcg421]

You want epics? Imagine what Kurosawa with the financial backing of De Mille and a choice of leading men in Grant or Ford.

[JediKooter]

You want epics? Imagine what Kurosawa with the financial backing of De Mille and a choice of leading men in Grant or Ford.

You ain't kidding man. I thought I could sneak in Kurosawa...

[Greyroofoo]

5.2. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lead Actor

The quintessential action hero who can hold his own in comedies.

[JediKooter]

Crap crap crap crap crap!!

[Lathum]

Quite the lead actor run

[JediKooter]

5.3 Charlton Heston, Lead Actor, Golden Age

[Greyroofoo]

Wow, he never even entered my mind, nice pick.

[Izulde]

And the lead actor run continues, wow.

[Abe Sargent]

Updated

[Mustang]

5.2. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lead Actor

The quintessential action hero who can hold his own in comedies.

I was wondering if he would come of the board so soon.

[Lathum]

Like the Heston pick, was thinking of him next but I found a guy that I like better from a personal POV.

[Izulde]

Question, Abe. If an IP is in pre-production, does that disqualify it from consideration?

[JediKooter]

Like the Heston pick, was thinking of him next but I found a guy that I like better from a personal POV.

Thanks! Hmmmm...can't wait to see the pick you have in mind.

[Abe Sargent]

The interpretation of this rule:

3. You must draft TWO intellectual properties that have never been made into a movie.


In corner cases is left up to you and the voters.

[Greyroofoo]

I was wondering if he would come of the board so soon.

I wonder if I grabbed him too soon, but I really didn't think he would last the next 16 picks plus I really think he's scores well with the voters.

[Izulde]

The interpretation of this rule:

3. You must draft TWO intellectual properties that have never been made into a movie.


In corner cases is left up to you and the voters.

Well, damn. That makes for a tough decision.

[jbergey22]

yeah Im a little unsure of what to do about IP as well.

I found something very interesting but there was a movie made about it in 1984 which isnt even close to the book according to critics. I'd like to take that one crappy movie and turn it into a series of great movies.

[ntndeacon]

5.4 Louis B. Mayer Producer Golden Age
Creater of the Star system in Hollywood. I can think of no one better to run my studio.

[JediKooter]

5.4 Louis B. Mayer Producer Golden Age
Creater of the Star system in Hollywood. I can think of no one better to run my studio.

Good pick.

[jbergey22]

5.5 Hal B. Wallis, Producer, Golden Age

Nomitated for 16 Acedemy Awards for Best Picture including winning Casablanca in 1943. In 1975, he recieved the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement in motion pictures.

[JediKooter]

jbergey with the pick out of nowhere, impressive.

[jbergey22]

jbergey with the pick out of nowhere, impressive.

LOL, Thanks.

I was having a hard time finding a producer that wasnt in the director/producer mold. I looked up Academy Award nominations for Best picture and checked out his resume and he passed the test:)

[JediKooter]

LOL, Thanks.

I was having a hard time finding a producer that wasnt in the director/producer mold. I looked up Academy Award nominations for Best picture and checked out his resume and he passed the test:)

No problem :)

I was having hard time with that too...Go for someone that's mostly a director, or a producer or a little of both. Besides the resume, having to flash back in my head what style do they use and other factors.

[Lathum]

5.6- Gregory Peck-Lead Actor-Golden Age- He straddles the timeline of golden age but I personally identify with him from black and white movies.

[JediKooter]

5.6- Gregory Peck-Lead Actor-Golden Age- He straddles the timeline of golden age but I personally identify with him from black and white movies.

Another great pick.

[jbergey22]

5.6- Gregory Peck-Lead Actor-Golden Age- He straddles the timeline of golden age but I personally identify with him from black and white movies.

Well done. You stole him this late.

[Lathum]

Another great pick.

Well done. You stole him this late.

TY.

Feeling good with Peck/Eastwood as my 2 leads.

[Abe Sargent]

I'll be making CF's pick in a second

[Abe Sargent]

CF's pick:

5.7 - John Lasseter - Producer

[DrAFTjunkie]

5.6- Gregory Peck-Lead Actor-Golden Age- He straddles the timeline of golden age but I personally identify with him from black and white movies.

Fuck!

[jbergey22]

CF's pick:

5.7 - John Lasseter - Producer

Thats creative. An animation specialist.

[JediKooter]

Didn't see that one coming.

[Abe Sargent]

I actually think it's brilliant, but that's just me.

[Izulde]

I wonder how much the lack of name for some of these producers will affect votes or if people will research.

[Greyroofoo]

I actually think it's brilliant, but that's just me.

What, that CF sent in his pick :p

[larrymcg421]

I had Lasseter on my list. Great pick.

[JediKooter]

It definitely is a good pick. Just never saw that one coming. :)

[jbergey22]

I wonder how much the lack of name for some of these producers will affect votes or if people will research.

Most people probably wont research but atleast it makes us feel good drafting the studio our way:)

The biggest names will probably win.

[Izulde]

My pick, if Mustang doesn't take it, is going to be an iffy one, but I'm feeling in a gambling mood.

[jbergey22]

Are you going to put up another block soon Izulde?

I have been spending way too much time in the forum lately with that cool concept you had and this.

[Izulde]

Are you going to put up another block soon Izulde?

I have been spending way too much time in the forum lately with that cool concept you had and this.

Yeah, in a bit. I've been sick all day so I haven't felt up to it. Poll's closing soon on Bloc 3, though, so I better hop to.

[ntndeacon]

The Lassiter pick is higher than I would have considered him. But it sounds like that he would not have gotten to my radar.

[Lathum]

Yeah, in a bit. I've been sick all day so I haven't felt up to it. Poll's closing soon on Bloc 3, though, so I better hop to.

Better hurry. You are keeping my 8 month pregnant wife waiting and that means I have to suffer. ;)

[Abe Sargent]

Better hurry. You are keeping my 8 month pregnant wife waiting and that means I have to suffer. ;)

Waiting for what? All I'm thinking is ewwwww.

[CrimsonFox]

What, that CF sent in his pick :p

hehehe, yeah I deserve that.
He's the modern disney. I actually had a whole list without him on it, but remembered him drifting through my head this afternoon. I have no producer yet so I needed a good one plus he fits my studio concept.

[jbergey22]

hehehe, yeah I deserve that.
He's the modern disney. I actually had a whole list without him on it, but remembered him drifting through my head this afternoon. I have no producer yet so I needed a good one plus he fits my studio concept.

Whats that concept? Over paid voice overs:) j/k

I thought you had another producer that is why I liked the pick.

[sabotai]

Well, damn. That makes for a tough decision.

FWIW, as a voter, the rule says "made" - past tense. If something is in pre-production, 1) It isn't made yet, and 2) The vast majority of people who will be voting probably don't know that it's in pre-production. Just my take on it.

[Mustang]

Will have my pick in a minute if anyone is still up.

[JediKooter]

The night is young here on the west coast.

[Izulde]

I'm still up.

[Lathum]

west coaster checking in

[Mustang]

So, I need an actress. I think this one is perfect for my studio given her action orientated girls, she has won an Oscar, plus she is probably odd enough to work with Tarantino...

5.8 Angelina Jolie, Lead Actress

[jbergey22]

Historical Nation Draft Voting - Front Office Football Central (http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/showthread.php?t=72640&highlight=Draft+thread)

I went and looked at the nation draft thread from last year that Abe won and Larry ran.

[Izulde]

5.9. - Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time Series - Intellectual Property

15 books in the series translates to 15 epic movies, potentially on the LotR scale. Francis Ford Coppola and Ridley Scott have shown that they have the chops to handle an epic scale such as this and we view this series as our cash cow. Lots of fans of the book series and the genre right now is hot, hot, hot. See LotR, Chronicles of Narnia, just to name a couple.

[Abe Sargent]

Wow, hello old school. My only draft

[Izulde]

Abe, I forgot to put series in there in my hurry to get the pick up. Is the edit allowed or no?

[Mustang]

5.9. - Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time - Intellectual Property



That was going to be my #1 choice until I read that they were actually filming the series now so, I didn't want the voters to get pissy. :D

[Abe Sargent]

Abe, I forgot to put series in there in my hurry to get the pick up. Is the edit allowed or no?

Yeah

[DrAFTjunkie]

picks forthcoming...

[Izulde]

That was going to be my #1 choice until I read that they were actually filming the series now so, I didn't want the voters to get pissy. :D

I went back and forth on this for the longest time. But on the other hand, the rights were purchased in 2008. It's 2010 and they still don't have a writer or a director for the first film, as far as I know, so it's still in Pre-Production.

For that epic a series, I'll roll the dice on it.

[Mustang]

Disregard my previous comment. It wasn't that that was filming now. Something else.

[DrAFTjunkie]

5.10 Victor Fleming, Director, Golden Age
Had a large body of work, but what deserves mentioning is the fact that he directed "Gone With the Wind" and "The Wizard of Oz" in the same year--both of which drastically changed the face of American cinema. If I want anyone to direct a profitable big budget film and have it stand the test of time, it'd be this guy. Imagine what he could do with today's technology...

6.1 Will Smith, Lead Actor
How many actors do you know that you can cast in a comedy, a drama, an action adventure, or a biopic and expect an average 132 million dollar box office take, and, depending on the movie, Oscar consideration to boot. If I'm starting a studio, Will Smith is my moneymaker.

[Izulde]

Great picks.

[CrimsonFox]

Is Will Smith gonna play the maid or the munchkin? :)

[JediKooter]

Two pretty good picks.

[DrAFTjunkie]

Is Will Smith gonna play the maid or the munchkin? :)

The Scarecrow. That'd be cool as hell.

[CrimsonFox]

yeah I like the Fleming pick a lot. Almost took him a couple picks ago but held out for the acting talent.

[CrimsonFox]

The Scarecrow. That'd be cool as hell.

LOL I can totally see that, talking trash to Dorothy.

[Abe Sargent]

Izulde, Mustang and CF are all here right now, so we could do this one two three...

[Izulde]

Give me a bit here.

[CrimsonFox]

please stay away from my picks :)

[Mustang]

LOL I can totally see that, talking trash to Dorothy.

I would think he'd punch her in the face and say "Welcome to Oz!!"

I hate Independence Day

[JediKooter]

I would think he'd punch her in the face and say "Welcome to Oz!!"

I hate Independence Day

HAHA!

[CrimsonFox]

hate it too. I was thinking more of the Smith type of schtick from Fresh Prince of Bel Air where he'd try to overexplain everything. :)

[Lathum]

I seriously considered WIl Smith

[Mustang]

Hopefully Izulde doesn't snag my pic...

My midnight snack is calling.

[CrimsonFox]

mine is in the oven right now

[Izulde]

Shit my brain's locking up.

[Mustang]

Just take Shia and be done with it.

[CrimsonFox]

"Oil can!"

[CrimsonFox]

WHAT IS this with Shia? LOL

[JediKooter]

It's cool if you take Jim Varney.

[Mustang]

WHAT IS this with Shia? LOL

We did a sexiest person draft (or something like that) and the first pick was Shia Labeouf.

[CrimsonFox]

Well for what it's worth I think is a very good young actor. He just hasn't gotten into great scripts.

[Mustang]

FOFC Sex Symbol Draft - picks thread - Front Office Football Central (http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/showthread.php?t=65462&highlight=shia)

[jbergey22]

Lets get it together Izulde. It looks like 5 people are ready to make their next pick.

[Izulde]

Okay got a pick. Just double-checking to make sure it hasn't been taken.

[Lathum]

Tim, You're killing me!

[CrimsonFox]

FOFC Sex Symbol Draft - picks thread - Front Office Football Central (http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/showthread.php?t=65462&highlight=shia)


Just read it. Pretty darn funny.

[Lathum]

FOFC Sex Symbol Draft - picks thread - Front Office Football Central (http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/showthread.php?t=65462&highlight=shia)

I miss Cronin

[Izulde]

6.2 Robin Williams - Lead Actor
He can do comedy, drama, and voice work. That type of versatility goes a long way to allowing us to create a variety of different films.

[Izulde]

And I just fucked my draft with a miscast, but oh well. I do it every draft.

[CrimsonFox]

Robin Williams can do comedy? :D

[JediKooter]

Should have taken Jim Varney...

[Izulde]

Heh I should have put him Supporting. ANd i realized that .02 seconds after I hit Submit. Fuck.

[Mustang]

6.3 - Walter Brennan, Supporting Actor (Golden Age)

[Izulde]

Or not picked him at all. I had a ton of other picks I could've made that would have been better.

[CrimsonFox]

6.4 George Clooney - Lead Actor

[JediKooter]

6.3 - Walter Brennan, Supporting Actor (Golden Age)

SHHHHIIIIITTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Izulde]

*goes to throw himself off the ledge*

[Mustang]

SHHHHIIIIITTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You've been saying that alot after picks. :)

[Abe Sargent]

Lathum;s here. Another pick in?

[JediKooter]

You've been saying that alot after pics. :)

More and more it seems like now. Honestly didn't think anyone would pick him.

[Izulde]

Pisses me off cuz I don't even fucking like him. what the fuck?

[jbergey22]

Its almost to the point that if you dont get a reaction out of Jedi you made a bad pick:)

He has a lot of people on his list apparently.

[jbergey22]

Pisses me off cuz I don't even fucking like him. what the fuck?

Hes decent, maybe a supporting actor role might have been more suited though.

[Izulde]

Hes decent, maybe a supporting actor role might have been more suited though.

It was a shitty pick that I never would've fucking made if I was in my right mind and it's not even a pick that I like. I actually had another pick that would have probably gotten a few laughs, but it would've been one I liked and I could've lived with myself knowing that I liked the pick and the work.

Whatever. I don't care anymore. I'm just going to blaze out the rest of the draft. Fuck it.

[JediKooter]

Its almost to the point that if you dont get a reaction out of Jedi you made a bad pick:)

He has a lot of people on his list apparently.

Haha! I do, but, now it's starting mess with my possible IP choices. :D

[Lathum]

6.5- Director-Ron Howard-Splash, Gung Ho, Backdraft, Apollo 13, won 2 Oscars for A Beautiful Mind.

[jbergey22]

6.5- Director-Ron Howard-Splash, Gung Ho, Backdraft, Apollo 13, won 2 Oscars for A Beautiful Mind.

One of the hottest directors lately. Hes been on a role

[Abe Sargent]

6.5- Director-Ron Howard-Splash, Gung Ho, Backdraft, Apollo 13, won 2 Oscars for A Beautiful Mind.

SON OF A MONKEY FUCKER!!!!!!!!!!!#$@$@^%@@!!!!!!






Just wanted to get into the spirit of things

[JediKooter]

Where's a cliff I can jump off?

[Abe Sargent]

I'm off to bed. Catch you folks in the morn.

[jbergey22]

6.6 Paul Newman, Lead Actor

[Izulde]

Heh, well at least y'all see what happens when I go off the deep end in a draft mode. I'm certainly going to have the most bizzare second half.

[Lathum]

Love the Newman pick, he was my #1 guy for a while until I decided on Peck.

[JediKooter]

Newman is very good.

[CrimsonFox]

6.6 Paul Newman, Lead Actor

AWESOME choice!

[jbergey22]

Love the Newman pick, he was my #1 guy for a while until I decided on Peck.

Newman is very good.

Thanks, I like that badass in Newman that could potentially pose a threat to De Niro.

I let deacon know. It appears he was on here until a few minutes ago. Hopefully he gets his pick in so you can draft Jedi.

[jbergey22]

AWESOME choice!

and thanks to you also.

[JediKooter]

Just watched Cool Hand Luke tonight.

Awesome. If not, no biggie.

[CrimsonFox]

If nothing else you put someone ELSE on everybody's mind.

[jbergey22]

Heh, well at least y'all see what happens when I go off the deep end in a draft mode. I'm certainly going to have the most bizzare second half.

One pick wont screw you over unless it was Adolf Hitler.

It was funny to me how much shit Danny got over taking him in the nations draft.

[Izulde]

One pick wont screw you over unless it was Adolf Hitler.

It's an instant kill. He's not lead actor material and will be the single damned weakest one. Like I said, I don't even like the guy much, though he's okay and that's what pisses me off more than anything else. I've made bad picks before in drafts that have cost me and I haven't given a shit because I've been personally happy with the ensemble I've made.

Not here.

[JediKooter]

I wonder if Hitler could Godwin himself...

[CrimsonFox]

He was great in Good Morning Vietnam. Less good in RV, Bicentennial Man, Patch Adams, etc.

[Abe Sargent]

Lathum, I can't beleive you mispelled eligible like this, I cracked up for two minutes:

"elidgeable"


WTF man?

[Mustang]

I had the same reaction at last years football draft when I realized Jason Campbell was my #1 QB.

[Lathum]

Lathum, I can't beleive you mispelled eligible like this, I cracked up for two minutes:

"elidgeable"


WTF man?

been hitting the beers, not like I am a published author, oh wait...

[CrimsonFox]

SHHHHIIIIITTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

so is this "Great pick!" shit
or "You stole my pick "shit
or just plain shit pick?

[jbergey22]

There is one particular actor I am very surprised isnt picked. Lets just say he wouldnt have fit in well with what I already drafted for "originality" purposes.

[JediKooter]

so is this "Great pick!" shit
or "You stole my pick "shit
or just plain shit pick?

All of the above.

EDIT: Not just plain shit pick. I read that one wrong.

[Lathum]

ok, and now I just realized...

[CrimsonFox]

There is one particular actor I am very surprised isnt picked. Lets just say he wouldnt have fit in well with what I already drafted for "originality" purposes.

What? Rupaul won't fit?

[jbergey22]

What? Rupaul won't fit?

You got it! I shouldnt have given such a huge clue.

[ntndeacon]

6.7 Robert Duvall-Supporting Actor

[Izulde]

I'm out. Gonna go scream at some drunk dipshits and maybe get into a fight.

Submitted a list to Abe.

[jbergey22]

6.7 Robert Duvall-Supporting Actor

Nice one. Very diverse talent.

[CrimsonFox]

6.7 Robert Duvall-Supporting Actor

Another GREAT pick!

[JediKooter]

Yup, another great pick. Scratch another off my list...

[jbergey22]

ffffffffffffuuuuuuukkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

sorry I wanted in on that as well

[Lathum]

The funny thing about the sex symbol draft is people poked a lot of fun at me but I think I finished third in the voting.

[jbergey22]

The funny thing about the sex symbol draft is people poked a lot of fun at me but I think I finished third in the voting.

You took Elvis that had to guarantee your spot.

[JediKooter]

6.8 Ben Johnson, Supporting Actor

Was in some great movies prior to 1960, but, I like his work after 1960 more.

[jbergey22]

6.8 Ben Johnson, Supporting Actor

Was in some great movies prior to 1960, but, I like his work after 1960 more.

Ok. I'm not sure who he is.

[Lathum]

6.8 Ben Johnson, Supporting Actor

Was in some great movies prior to 1960, but, I like his work after 1960 more.

Ok. I'm not sure who he is.

and he runs a 4.1 forty

[JediKooter]

Hang em High, Red Dawn, The Wild Bunch...

[JediKooter]

and he runs a 4.1 forty

Ha!! I'm glad I wasn't drinking something.

[CrimsonFox]

6.8 Ben Johnson, Supporting Actor

Was in some great movies prior to 1960, but, I like his work after 1960 more.

sure you don't mean Van Johnson?

[JediKooter]

Definitely not Van Johnson.

[CrimsonFox]

Was kinda kidding but I see their differences in imdb.

[JediKooter]

Haha. I kinda thought you were :) Though Van Johnson is a name I haven't heard in a long time...a long time.

[jbergey22]

Well a good one to end on. It appears the nice run we had tonight is over.

[CrimsonFox]

What have I done! All nine of you are now adding Van JOhnson to your lists! The horror!

[CrimsonFox]

Just so I don't get lynched (and this isn't even werewolf), what time does this usually start up again?

[jbergey22]

Just so I don't get lynched (and this isn't even werewolf), what time does this usually start up again?

Probably in around 6-7 hours. Abe seems to log a lot of hours.

[jbergey22]

On name value Greyfoo's team is loaded.

He has 5 workers on his team that 99 percent of people have heard of.

[CrimsonFox]

3. 21st Century Jedi Artists LLC, CEO JediKooter


1.3 John Ford, Producer, Golden Age
2.8 Peter Jackson - Producer
3.3 Frank Capra, Director, Golden Age
4.8 Samuel L. Jackson, Lead Actor
5.3 Charlton Heston, Lead Actor, Golden Age



LOL I can totally see Jackson and Heston in a movie together :)
albeit maybe not in one directed by Capra :)

[JediKooter]

LOL I can totally see Jackson and Heston in a movie together :)
albeit maybe not in one directed by Capra :)

Haha.

"I SAID, SAY THE 10th COMMANDMENT AGAIN! I DOUBLE DOG DARE YOU!"

[CrimsonFox]

For IP you should choose the NRA handbook :D

[JediKooter]

Ha!! Love it!

[Abe Sargent]

Morning All

[jbergey22]

good morning

[Abe Sargent]

I will be out most of the afternoon, I have to work five hours at a place, si I'll try to check back in, right before I have to go, and then once i get back.

[jbergey22]

I will be out most of the afternoon, I have to work five hours at a place, si I'll try to check back in, right before I have to go, and then once i get back.

Did anyone send you their picks?

[larrymcg421]

Did someone PM Greyroofoo? I saw he was on, but maybe he didn't know it was his pick.

[Greyroofoo]

I just woke up :), my pick will be in shorty

[Lathum]

I will be out for a few hours, but it looks like Abe will be as well so I'm not going to send him a pick. I should be back on by 3:00 EST.

[Greyroofoo]

6.9 Woody Allen, Director

[larrymcg421]

6.10 Morgan Freeman, Supporting Actor

7.1 Grace Kelly, Lead Actress - Golden Age

[Greyroofoo]

Freeman was definitely on my list

[Greyroofoo]

7.2 World of Warcraft, IP

We have MMO gamers on this board, right? Please?

[Lathum]

WoW movie is being made.

[Greyroofoo]

WoW movie is being made.

But not made yet!

[Lathum]

But not made yet!

nope, due for a 2011 release, but I think the problem may be the people who give you credit for that pick will already know that and may ding you.

[Ronnie Dobbs2]

As a voter, as long as the movie hasn't been made I think it's fair game. Both Dark Tower and WoW qualify in my eyes.

[jbergey22]

As a voter, as long as the movie hasn't been made I think it's fair game. Both Dark Tower and WoW qualify in my eyes.

How would you look upon a movie that was created 26 years ago that just sucked when it could be re-made into a series of the Star Wars mold?

[Ronnie Dobbs2]

Uh, if it was made into a movie it was made into a movie. Seems cut and dry to me.

Also, looks like the Abrams/Lindelof Dark Tower project is on hold/canceled anyway, which is why unless the filming has begun I don't think you should disqualify.

[Greyroofoo]

nope, due for a 2011 release, but I think the problem may be the people who give you credit for that pick will already know that and may ding you.

I also think that the 2011 release is iffy at best. All they have is an attached director(who may be busy at the moment) and an attached writer. No footage, no sets, no actors/actresses.

[Lathum]

Well that is the beauty if these drafts, there is a lit of interpretation. I'm not saying the picks shouldn't be allowed but I personally wouldn't give credit to an IP if someone gas already had the idea to make it into a film and begun the process

[jbergey22]

Uh, if it was made into a movie it was made into a movie. Seems cut and dry to me.

Also, looks like the Abrams/Lindelof Dark Tower project is on hold/canceled anyway, which is why unless the filming has begun I don't think you should disqualify.

OK. The movie is Dune. Makes me mad I cant use it.

[Greyroofoo]

I'm just saying that a couple people sitting on their behinds doesn't qualify as making a movie. If it were, than just about any IP that anyone has ever heard of would be disqualified.

[Lathum]

Well when directors and writters have been hired there is an investment there. It's not like 2 dudes sitting in their parents basement saying hey we should make WoW into a movie. Again, not saying it shoulndt be allowed. It just doesn't pass my smell test.

[jbergey22]

Whos idea was it to have 2 IPs? frikin 1 is going to be hard enough

[Mustang]

7.2 World of Warcraft, IP


My #2 choice right now. I have 1 that I like more from a personal standpoint and 2 other fall backs...

You can find things that don't have something in the works, but then you are potentially going obscure.

[Mustang]

Whos idea was it to have 2 IPs? frikin 1 is going to be hard enough

The IPs are awesome. :)

[jbergey22]

The IPs are awesome. :)

Maybe if you are creative or read a lot of books. Neither of which are strong points of mine.

[wade moore]

nope, due for a 2011 release, but I think the problem may be the people who give you credit for that pick will already know that and may ding you.

I don't know what your deal is with this - you seem to be the only one with this strange, illogical interpretation.

[JediKooter]

7.3 Bruce Willis, Supporting Actor

Just woke up, sorry for the delay.

[jbergey22]

I don't know what your deal is with this - you seem to be the only one with this strange, illogical interpretation.

It's really not that cut and dry.

There could be indy films on certain IP's, there could be storylines loosely based on certain IP's, and there could be movies in some form of production on IP's. Intellectual Property itself is a very loose term.

[wade moore]

It's really not that cut and dry.

There could be indy films on certain IP's, there could be storylines loosely based on certain IP's, and there could be movies in some form of production on IP's. Intellectual Property itself is a very loose term.

I'm specifically talking about Lathum's claim that someone supposedly "working on" a movie or rumors that a movie is "in the works" makes it not qualified.

[Abe Sargent]

Won;t be back until after 6but it looks like everything is moving swimmingly. See you then1

[Mustang]

I'm specifically talking about Lathum's claim that someone supposedly "working on" a movie or rumors that a movie is "in the works" makes it not qualified.

Like I've said, it would be really really rough to find something where there are not even any rumors.

[JediKooter]

I've got a job interview at 2PM (pacific time) today, so, if it looks like my pick will be around that time, I have a list ready to submit to Abe.

[Greyroofoo]

Good luck with the interview!

[JediKooter]

Thank you sir! If they ask me questions strictly about the owner and the company, I'll nail it!! :D

[ntndeacon]

7.4 Sigorney Weaver Supporting Actress

[JediKooter]

And scratch another off my list...

[ntndeacon]

Glad I could help to winnow your choices down :D

[JediKooter]

Glad I could help to winnow your choices down :D

Haha!! Thanks. It's definitely making me think more as the rounds are starting to pass by.

[jbergey22]

7.5 The Story of Barack Obama, Intellectual Property

Starring Robert De Niro

Whether or not his presidency is a complete waste this is going to be a money maker simply on the fact he is the first African American president.

The fact that I dont have a suited lead is kind of bothersome but I am sure I can find someone to play the part.

[Mustang]

7.5 The Story of Barack Obama, Intellectual Property

The fact that I dont have a suited lead is kind of bothersome but I am sure I can find someone to play the part.

DrAFTjunkie should have went back to back with this and Will Smith.

[Lathum]

7.6-lead actress-Shirley Temple-golden age

[jbergey22]

DrAFTjunkie should have went back to back with this and Will Smith.

Indeed. Will has the ears for the job

[jbergey22]

7.6-lead actress-Shirley Temple-golden age

I like the pick because of the added dimension it gives your studio. I may have used in a supporting role but in the end Im not sure if the lead/supporting roles are going to make much difference.

[Lathum]

I'm specifically talking about Lathum's claim that someone supposedly "working on" a movie or rumors that a movie is "in the works" makes it not qualified.

Well that is the beauty if these drafts, there is a lit of interpretation. I'm not saying the picks shouldn't be allowed but I personally wouldn't give credit to an IP if someone gas already had the idea to make it into a film and begun the process

Well when directors and writters have been hired there is an investment there. It's not like 2 dudes sitting in their parents basement saying hey we should make WoW into a movie. Again, not saying it shoulndt be allowed. It just doesn't pass my smell test.

Wade, I have no idea where you get that I was saying the picks shouldn't be qualified. On the contrary, I'm not sure how much clearer I could have been in saying they should be allowed, it is just my own personal opinion of those picks.

Now if you think my personal opinion is twisted that is fine, I have many twisted opinions, but you are making it sound like I am campaigning that these picks shouldn't be allowed, and it is quite the opposite.

[Lathum]

I like the pick because of the added dimension it gives your studio. I may have used in a supporting role but in the end Im not sure if the lead/supporting roles are going to make much difference.

I was thinking along the same lines, but really it seems to me she was the draw for her films, plus there is a kick ass kids drink named after her.

[wade moore]

Wade, I have no idea where you get that I was saying the picks shouldn't be qualified. On the contrary, I'm not sure how much clearer I could have been in saying they should be allowed, it is just my own personal opinion of those picks.

Now if you think my personal opinion is twisted that is fine, I have many twisted opinions, but you are making it sound like I am campaigning that these picks shouldn't be allowed, and it is quite the opposite.

By "qualified" I mean a knock in the voters eyes.

You are clearly campaigning that voters should make it a negative, which is just silly.

[Lathum]

It isn't my intention to campaign, just voicing my opinion of it.

[wade moore]

It isn't my intention to campaign, just voicing my opinion of it.

Over and over despite no one else agreeing with you and multiple disagreeing.

Edit: Yet *I'm* the one causing trouble in these things. :shurg:

[JPhillips]

Looking at the picks, Round five had some serious value picks. Mayer would have been my round one pick.

My two biggest surprise picks are Eastwood as an actor and Coppola as a producer. IMO both of them did their best work as directors.

[Lathum]

Never said you were causing trouble, we are just having a conversation. And just because people disagree doesn't mean my opinion is any less valid.

[Greyroofoo]

Wade, I have no idea where you get that I was saying the picks shouldn't be qualified. On the contrary, I'm not sure how much clearer I could have been in saying they should be allowed, it is just my own personal opinion of those picks.

Now if you think my personal opinion is twisted that is fine, I have many twisted opinions, but you are making it sound like I am campaigning that these picks shouldn't be allowed, and it is quite the opposite.

Just because you used that qualifier, doesn't mean you aren't clearly trying to campaign against other people's picks.

It's like me saying, "I'm not racist but black people are (insert racist remark here). I may have used a qualifier, but it still would make me a racist prick.

[Lathum]

Well my intention wasn't to campaign, so I apologize if it came off that way and won't comment on any IP's.

[CrimsonFox]

7.7 PRODUCER - Rob Reiner

Known as "meathead" early in his career, then became known for making Romantic Comedy, Fantasy, and Comedies like When Harry Met Sally, The Sure Thing, and the Princess Bride, even a little Horror (Misery) and Drama (Few Good Men) and overall a nice guy that knows how to make movies about relationships. And let's not forget all the Spinal Tap stuff.

[Mustang]

For what it is worth, I think all the IP's taken so far are good ones. Especially mine. :D

[CrimsonFox]

7.2 World of Warcraft, IP

We have MMO gamers on this board, right? Please?

Fun fun pick! Now that Avatar technology is out you don't HAVE to cast Ron Perlman as Thrall and Doug Jones as a troll and Warwick Davis and Deep Roy as the Gnomeregan gnomes. :) Just let the computers do all the work. Andre the Giant would have made a great Tauren ;)

[Mustang]

7.8 : Battletech Universe, IP

Pure suckup to Abe to secure his vote.

Actually, no. I enjoying reading on the Battletech Universe and find it one of the more interesting game backdrops. I find myself pulling books from my shelf to read them from time to time.

If you know anything about the universe, you know Angelina Jolie would be a great Natasha Kerensky.

[Coffee Warlord]

I'da paid to see John Wayne at the helm of a mech. :)

[Izulde]

aight I'm here to make another dumb pick. :p

[Izulde]

7.9 Brigitte Bardot - Lead Actress (Golden Age)
We're trying to save our sucky studio situation by bringing in a hot blonde French sexpot. Brigitte fits that bill.

[CrimsonFox]

*drools and mindlessly votes for Izulde*

[CrimsonFox]

Fun fun pick! Now that Avatar technology is out you don't HAVE to cast Ron Perlman as Thrall and Doug Jones as a troll and Warwick Davis and Deep Roy as the Gnomeregan gnomes. :) Just let the computers do all the work. Andre the Giant would have made a great Tauren ;)

and don't forget to secure John Rhys-Davies as Hemet Nesingwray

[CrimsonFox]

7.8 : Battletech Universe, IP

Pure suckup to Abe to secure his vote.

Actually, no. I enjoying reading on the Battletech Universe and find it one of the more interesting game backdrops. I find myself pulling books from my shelf to read them from time to time.

If you know anything about the universe, you know Angelina Jolie would be a great Natasha Kerensky.

I had forgotten about this! Guess that awful cartoon they made in the 90s created a mental block.

[CrimsonFox]

6.9 Woody Allen, Director

*scratch scratch scratch*

Then again I intend to do some children's films so perhaps this is best...

[Mustang]

I had forgotten about this!

I could see how someone could forget about the Battletech Universe and all.

Man, if only someone had a Battletech dynasty and tagged into in their quotes section. Maybe then we would remember it..... ;)

[CrimsonFox]

I used to play on a Battletech mush/muse a lot. A big text based video game. Those were the days. After FASA tried to turn Shadowrun into a COunterstrike game with the same graphics as counterstrike 15 years after the original game, I think it unlikely they'll do ANYTHING after that debacle.

[Greyroofoo]

I'm eagerly looking forward to Mechwarrior 5 myself.

[CrimsonFox]

I don't recall a commercially released mech game that was really awesome. All the ones I played had really wonky and difficult controls. Was there a good one I missed?

[JediKooter]

Ok, interview over with. Who's on the clock???

[Izulde]

DaftJunkie and yes I PM'ed him

[CrimsonFox]

Ok, interview over with. Who's on the clock???

Someone that isn't here so go take a nap or get a cold one. how'd you do, btw?

[Mustang]

I don't recall a commercially released mech game that was really awesome. All the ones I played had really wonky and difficult controls. Was there a good one I missed?

The ones I like are not FPS type ones so, I like Titans of Steel by Matrix Games (which is a turn based game.. similar to Battletech) and the Mech Commander series which is an RTS game and based on the Battletech Universe.

[CrimsonFox]

Missed both of these. The 1995 Mechwarrior game was the main one I remember. There was also a game in the 80s I think that people seemed to like. It also wasn't FPS

[JediKooter]

DaftJunkie and yes I PM'ed him

Cool cool.


Someone that isn't here so go take a nap or get a cold one. how'd you do, btw?


I can't say I nailed it 100%, but, I feel pretty dang good about it. The last comment to me was that I'll be hearing something from the hiring recruiter next week. Sounded pretty positive.

[CrimsonFox]

Great! Although be careful what you say to the hiring people. THey usually don't know much and only seem to look for excuses not to hire people (like salary, etc)

[JediKooter]

Great! Although be careful what you say to the hiring people. THey usually don't know much and only seem to look for excuses not to hire people (like salary, etc)

I hear you on that one for sure. The funny thing was they brought up what the salary was and I didn't even ask, but, it fits in my range, so it worked itself out. :D

The funny thing is, the job is related a lot with this thread. haha!

[Mustang]

Missed both of these. The 1995 Mechwarrior game was the main one I remember. There was also a game in the 80s I think that people seemed to like. It also wasn't FPS

BattleTech: The Crescent Hawk's Inception followed by Revenge. Old Infocom game.

[JediKooter]

I want to invent my own IP...

[CrimsonFox]

Was thinking about that myself.

[JediKooter]

Ah good. Im not the only one then ;)

[CrimsonFox]

Well the other choices seem to be a barrage of scifi/fantasy books and video games :)

[Izulde]

Same.

[CrimsonFox]

Okay I'm out until probably 10-11 tonight. Have to hop on a bus. I left my next pick with Abe

[Abe Sargent]

Just got baclk from work, let me piss, then get caught up.

[Abe Sargent]

7.8 : Battletech Universe, IP

Pure suckup to Abe to secure his vote.

Actually, no. I enjoying reading on the Battletech Universe and find it one of the more interesting game backdrops. I find myself pulling books from my shelf to read them from time to time.

If you know anything about the universe, you know Angelina Jolie would be a great Natasha Kerensky.

Holy Shit!

[Abe Sargent]

All caught up

[Mustang]

Holy Shit!

Taking that wasn't that surprising. :)

[Abe Sargent]

DrAFTjunkie did not send me his picks so he needs to be here in the next two hours.

[DrAFTjunkie]

7.5 The Story of Barack Obama, Intellectual Property

Starring Robert De Niro

Whether or not his presidency is a complete waste this is going to be a money maker simply on the fact he is the first African American president.

The fact that I dont have a suited lead is kind of bothersome but I am sure I can find someone to play the part.

What are the chances that my IP would get picked? I even had Will Smith as Obama. Fuck!!!