From The Ashes: Phoenix Studios (A HM Dynasty)

Archer219 · 06-05-2003, 06:41 PM

[From black, the Entertainment Tonight studio becomes clearer.]

Mary Hart: And tonight there is word from Hollywood that former studio mogul Sean Penxa is looking to make a come back. The ex-head of the failed Archer Studios has received the backing of unknown investors in this comeback attempt. When asked if he thought he could keep this studio from going under, Sean only replied, "Maybe."

[Fade to black]

Archer219 · 06-05-2003, 07:32 PM

I walk into my new studio and remember how good it feels to be in the movie industry. I walk past security with a little flash of my "work" badge, and get into my office.

I sit down in my confortable chair and decide it is time to get to work. Already wasted my time with one studio, better not start that again:

Jan 2003

Screenplay News

The writers have to get working on something, and I decide that I always want at least 9 scripts being worked on, broken down as such:

4 Action Adventure/Science Fiction/Suspense Thriller
3 Comedy/Drama/Computer Animation/Traditional Animation/Live-Action Animation
1 Romantic Comedy/Love Story/Musical
1 Horror/Mystery/Western

So, I get the writers out there, and we decide on 9 scripts to be worked on:

Yellow Journalism (rights cost 3,100,000) - Suspense Thriller
A young reporter has his ethics tested by a serial killer phoning in his murders moments before the crime is committed.

The Extreme (rights cost 2,700,000) - Action Adventure
A mountain climber tries to stop the getaway of robbers as they trek across the Himalayas.

Nightwing (my own idea) - Action Adventure
The former boy wonder, Dick Grayson, with help from the former Batgirl, Barbra Gordon, takes down crime in Gotham’s sister city. Bludhaven.

The Lost Hope (my own idea) - Science Fiction Comedy
The one man who can save the universe and bring peace to all the galaxies is a bumbling idiot.

Martyr Highway (rights cost 2,800,000) - Drama
A man, stranded on a lonely stretch of road begins to loose faith in mankind.

Teacher’s Pet (rights cost 2,300,000) - Drama Comedy
A professor and a grad student fall in love while studying monkeys.

Convention-al War (my own idea) - Comedy
Two competing groups of friends attempt to hold comic book conventions on the same day.

That Damn Dog! (rights cost 4,050,000) - Romantic Comedy
A man hates the dog of the woman he loves.

Terror Train (rights cost 1,700,000) - Horror
A train is invaded by a ghostly passenger and begins killing, starting with the conductor.

Contract News

We contact M Night Shyamalan and get him to agree to a three-picture deal with us for an undisclosed amount. *

We contact Ridley Scott and get him to agree to a three-picture deal with us for an undisclosed amount. *

We contact Kevin Smith and get him to agree to a three-picture deal with us for and undisclosed amount. *

Movie News

None

Financial State

981,750,000

As a P.S., everything that has an * after it is something you can not do in the real game, but I am adding for the fun of it.

Archer219 · 06-07-2003, 01:04 PM

Apr 2003

When I get into my office, the Farrelly Brothers are waiting for me. I sit down with them, and they tell me they want to write, produce, and direct a Romantic Comedy called “Who’s That Monkey?”. After discussing their proposal with them, I decide that their demands of 2.5 million plus 30% of the net profit is just too much.

Archer219 · 06-07-2003, 01:10 PM

May 2003

M Night Shyamalan has come to me with the film he wants to be his first project for me. He isn’t too specific on the details except that it takes place in Pennsylvania and has a wicked twist at the end. The movie is called “Aberration” and I okay his request for 2.5 million plus 6% of the net profit to write, produce, and direct the film.

Archer219 · 06-07-2003, 02:10 PM

Nov 2003

Screenplay News

The scripts for Yellow Journalism, Teacher’s Pet, and Terror Train all get completed to my satisfaction (all *****). They get thrown into production.

Aberration takes the place of Yellow Journalism, and I go searching for two scripts to replace Teacher’s Pet and Terror Train. I find:

Evidence (rights cost 3,700,000) - Mystery
The murder of the head of a socially prominent family stirs up the secrets of a small town.

A Crack In The Sidewalk (rights cost 4,050,000) - Drama
A widower finds solace in the small town where his wife was born and raised.

Contract News

“Yellow Journalism” - Suspense Thriller
Producer - Wayne Wade (700,000)
Director - Steven Soderbergh (3,500,000)
Lead Actor - George Clooney (5,000,000)
Lead Actor - John Travolta (7,500,000)
Supporting Actor - Ethan Hawke (2,500,000)
Supporting Actress - Helena Bonham Carter (1,000,000)
Supporting Actress - Maggie Gyllenhaal (500,000)

“Teacher’s Pet” - Drama Comedy
Producer - Herbert Schiller (400,000)
Director - Penny Marshall (1,000,000)
Lead Actor - Johnny Depp (5,000,000)
Lead Actress - Sarah Michelle Gellar (7,500,000)
Supporting Actress - Christina Ricci (2,000,000)
Supporting Actor - Guy Pearce (2,000,000)
Supporting Actor - Jimmy Fallon (500,000)

“Terror Train” - Horror
Producer - John Carpenter
Director - John Carpenter (4,500,000)
Lead Actor - Will Smith (5,000,000)
Lead Actress - Courtney Cox (7,000,000)
Supporting Actor - Jet Li (5,000,000)
Supporting Actress - Rachel Weisz (3,000,000)
Supporting Actress - Famke Janssen (500,000)

Movie News

“Yellow Journalism” - Suspense Thriller
Shooting Location: New York City
Interiors Location: On Location
Complex Set Construction
Physical Costs: 60,000,000
Pyro-Technics: 12,000,000
Stunts: 12,000,000
Robotics: 6,000,000
State-of-Art Special Effects: 5,000,000
Tentative Release Date: Aug 2004
Theaters: 3,500
Advertising
Television: 18,000,000
Print: 18,000,000
Radio: 4,000,000

“Teacher’s Pet” - Drama Comedy
Shooting Location: University of Pennsylvania
Interiors Location: On Location
Complex Set Construction
Physical Costs: 68,000,000
Pyro-Technics: 1,000,000
Stunts: 1,000,000
Robotics: 500,000
Industry Standard Special Effects: 500,000
Tentative Release Date: Dec 2004
Theaters: 3,500
Advertising
Television: 16,000,000
Print: 16,000,000
Radio: 4,000,000

“Terror Train” - Horror
Shooting Location: Vancouver
Interiors Location: On Location
Complex Set Construction
Physical Costs: 50,000,000
Pyro-Technics: 5,000,000
Stunts: 10,000,000
Robotics: none
State-of-Art Special Effects: 10,000,000
Tentative Release Date: Oct 2004
Theaters: 3,500
Advertising
Television: 16,000,000
Print: 16,000,000
Radio: 4,000,000

Financial State

476,590,000

Archer219 · 06-07-2003, 02:29 PM

Dec 2003

Screenplay News

The script for The Extreme gets completed and gets thrown into production. To replace it, I find:

Look Both Ways (rights cost 3,900,000) - Action Adventure
An ex-U.S. Customs agent gets immersed in a search for a woman’s missing sister.

Contract News

“The Extreme” - Action Adventure
Producer - Glen Morgan (100,000)
Director - James Cameron (9,000,000)
Lead Actor - Harrison Ford (10,000,000)
Lead Actor - Tom Cruise (10,000,000)
Supporting Actor - Hugh Jackman (1,000,000)
Supporting Actress - Liv Tyler (3,500,000)

Movie News

“The Extreme” - Action Adventure
Shooting Location: The Rocky Mountains
Interiors Location: On Location
Elaborate Set Construction
Physical Costs: 80,000,000
Pyro-Technics: 16,000,000
Stunts: 16,000,000
Robotics: 8,000,000
State-of-Art Special Effects: none
Tentative Release Date: Jun 2005
Theaters: 3,500
Advertising
Television: 20,000,000
Print: 20,000,000
Radio: 4,000,000

Financial State

398,724,000

Archer219 · 06-07-2003, 02:34 PM

Jan 2004

Producer Aaron Spelling dies at the age of 80. One of the greatest producers in television history, Spelling will be remembered fondly and will be greatly missed by all in the Hollywood Community.

Archer219 · 06-07-2003, 03:16 PM

Feb 2004

Screenplay News

The scripts for That Damn Dog!, The Lost Hope, and Convention-al War all get completed to my satisfaction. They get thrown into production.

I go searching for three new scripts. I find:

Everything On The Menu (rights cost 3,600,000) - Romantic Comedy
A man goes on the blind date from hell.

Red Cement (rights cost 2,700,000) - Suspense Thriller
Three friends on vacation find themselves in the wrong part of town.

The Butler May Have Done It (rights cost 4,000,000) - Comedy
A murder investigation is hampered by red herrings at the U.S. School for Butlers.

Contract News

“That Damn Dog!” - Romantic Comedy
Producer - William Johnson (600,000)
Director - Spike Jonze (500,000)
Lead Actress - Renee Zellweger (5,000,000)
Lead Actor - Adam Sandler (7,000,000)
Supporting Actor - Orlando Jones (3,000,000)
Supporting Actress - Heather Graham (1,500,000)
Supporting Actress - Gabrielle Union (500,000)
Supporting Actress - Moira Kelly (250,000)

“The Lost Hope” - Science Fiction Comedy
Producer - Harvey Steed (500,000)
Director - Peter Jackson (4,000,000)
Lead Actor - Jim Carrey (10,000,000)
Lead Actor - Tim Allen (7,500,000)
Supporting Actor - Matthew Lillard (4,000,000)
Supporting Actress - Sarah Jessica Parker (2,000,000)
Supporting Actress - Kathy Bates (200,000)

“Convention-al War” - Comedy
Producer - Scott Mosier (500,000)
Director - Kevin Smith (2,000,000)
Lead Actor - Matt Damon (12,000,000)
Lead Actor - Jason Lee (5,000,000)
Supporting Actress - Eliza Dushku (2,000,000)
Supporting Actor - Seth Green (2,000,000)
Supporting Actor - Will Ferrell (1,000,000)
Supporting Actor - Chris Kattan (750,000)
Cameo - Stan Lee (50,000)

Movie News

“That Damn Dog!” - Romantic Comedy
Shooting Location: Los Angeles
Interiors Location: On Location
Complex Set Construction
Physical Costs: 30,000,000
Pyro-Technics: 1,000,000
Stunts: 1,000,000
Robotics: none
Industry Special Effects: 500,000
Tentative Release Date: Feb 2005
Theaters: 2,300
Advertising
Television: 12,000,000
Print: 12,000,000
Radio: 2,000,000

“The Lost Hope” - Science Fiction Comedy
Shooting Location: Los Angeles
Interiors Location: Sound Stage 11
Elaborate Set Construction
Physical Costs: 60,000,000
Pyro-Technics: 9,000,000
Stunts: 9,000,000
Robotics: 6,000,000
State-of-Art Special Effects: 26,000,000
Tentative Release Date: Jul 2005
Theaters: 3,500
Advertising
Television: 20,000,000
Print: 20,000,000
Radio: 4,000,000

“Convention-al War” - Comedy
Shooting Location: Toronto
Interiors Location: On Location
Elaborate Set Construction
Physical Costs: 70,000,000
Pyro-Technics: 1,000,000
Stunts: 500,000
Robotics: 500,000
State-of-Art Special Effects: 500,000
Tentative Release Date: Nov 2004
Theaters: 3,500
Advertising
Television: 16,000,000
Print: 16,000,000
Radio: 4,000,000

Financial State

15,827,000

Archer219 · 06-07-2003, 03:29 PM

Apr 2004

Screenplay News

The script for Martyr Highway gets thrown into production.

I go searching for a new script. I find:

Innocent (rights cost 4,650,000) - Drama
A young couple faces charges after their infant child dies of mysterious reasons.

Contract News

“Martyr Highway” - Drama
Producer - Erica Barrett (200,000)
Director - Christopher Nolan (800,000)
Lead Actor - Russell Crowe (10,000,000)
Supporting Actor - Colin Farrell (6,000,000)
Supporting Actress - Janeane Garofalo (1,000,000)

Movie News

“Martyr Highway” - Drama
Shooting Location: Los Angeles
Interiors Location: On Location
Elaborate Set Construction
Physical Costs: 70,000,000
Pyro-Technics: 500,000
Stunts: 1,000,000
Robotics: none
Industry Special Effects: 500,000
Tentative Release Date: Jan 2005
Theaters: 3,500
Advertising
Television: 16,000,000
Print: 16,000,000
Radio: 4,000,000

Financial State

(142,055,000)

Poli · 06-07-2003, 03:37 PM

Any hope for the old FOFC crew?

I had high hopes for my movie "Fourth String".

Archer219 · 06-07-2003, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ardent enthusiast
Any hope for the old FOFC crew?

I had high hopes for my movie "Fourth String".

Definately.

Archer219 · 06-09-2003, 05:24 PM

Jun 2004

The script for Evidence gets completed and gets thrown into production. To replace it, I find:

Cleopatra’s Ghost (rights cost 4,650,000) - Horror
A discovery along the Nile unleashes a long dead curse.

Contract News

“Evidence” - Mystery
Producer - Mel Gibson
Director - Mel Gibson
Lead Actor - Mel Gibson (7,000,000)
Lead Actress - Emma Thompson (1,500,000)
Supporting Actor - David Gallagher (250,000)
Supporting Actress - Kristin Kreuk (500,000)

Movie News

“Evidence” - Mystery
Shooting Location: Los Angeles
Interiors Location: On Location
Complex Set Construction
Physical Costs: 30,000,000
Pyro-Technics: 3,000,000
Stunts: 3,000,000
Robotics: 1,000,000
Industry Standard Special Effects: 3,000,000
Tentative Release Date: Jun 2005
Theaters: 2,500
Advertising
Television: 12,000,000
Print: 12,000,000
Radio: 2,000,000

Financial State

(645,683,000)

Archer219 · 06-09-2003, 05:44 PM

Aug 2004

Reviews for “Yellow Journalism”:

“Two Thumbs Up!” Ebert and Roper

“Travolta redefines the classic film madman.” Entertainment Weekly

“If this is a Soderbergh movie, then where’s Julia Roberts?” random guy off the street

Movie Release #1
“Yellow Journalism”
A reporter (Clooney) and his associate’s (Gyllenhaal) ethics are tested by a killer (Travolta) who phones in his murders before committing them. Finally, they enlist the help of a detective (Hawke) when the reporter’s wife (Carter) is threatened.
Production Cost: 133,031,000
Advertising and Print Cost: 47,000,000
Foreign Advertising and Print Cost: 35,250,000
Foreign Distribution Fees: 35,250,000
Domestic Gross: 168,023,000
Foreign Gross: 299,458,000
Domestic Ancillaries (Pay-Per-View, Video): 218,568,000
Foreign Ancillaries: 61,062,000
Total Revenue: 513,870,000
Total Expense:250,531,000
Overall Performance: *****
Producer Wayne Wade: ****
Director Steven Soderbergh: *****
Actors:
George Clooney ****
John Travolta ****
Ethan Hawke ****
Helena Bonham Carter *****
Maggie Gyllenhaal ****
Production Budget: ****
Script-To-Film: ****
Advertising: *****
Star Appeal: ****
Studio Net Revenue: 263,339,000

Archer219 · 06-09-2003, 06:00 PM

Oct 2004

Reviews for “Terror Train”:

“Edge of your seat terror fun!” Rolling Stone

“Carpenter delights horror fans once again!” Washington Post

“Did you see the scene with Rachel Weisz’s boobs?” random guy off the street

Movie Release #2
“Terror Train”
A ghostly passenger begins haunting the riders of a conductor-less train (Smith) (Cox) (Li) (Weisz) (Janssen)
Production Cost: 121,028,000
Advertising and Print Cost: 43,000,000
Foreign Advertising and Print Cost: 32,250,000
Foreign Distribution Fees: 32,250,000
Domestic Gross: 105,460,000
Foreign Gross: 54,199,000
Domestic Ancillaries (Pay-Per-View, Video): 57,306,000
Foreign Ancillaries: 11,360,000
Total Revenue: 148,495,000
Total Expense:228,528,000
Overall Performance: *****
Producer John Carpenter: *****
Director John Carpenter: *****
Actors:
Will Smith ***
Courtney Cox *****
Jet Li *****
Rachel Weisz *****
Famke Janssen ***
Production Budget: **
Script-To-Film: ***
Advertising: *****
Star Appeal: ***
Studio Net Revenue: (80,033,000)

Archer219 · 06-09-2003, 06:12 PM

Nov 2004

Reviews for “Convention-al War”:

“Smith strikes comic gold!” Maxim

“At once makes fun of and puts in a good light the world of comic conventions.” Wizard

“This film needs more Stan Lee!” random guy off the street

Movie Release #3
“Convention-al War”
When the local comic club (Lee) (Green) (Ferrell) find out that comic club in the next town (Damon) (Dushku) (Kattan) is holding a comic convention, they decide to hold one of their own, and sabotage the other one. The only person who can stop this war is “The Man” (Stan Lee)
Production Cost: 115,611,000
Advertising and Print Cost: 43,000,000
Foreign Advertising and Print Cost: 32,250,000
Foreign Distribution Fees: 32,250,000
Domestic Gross: 47,916,000
Foreign Gross: 33,716,000
Domestic Ancillaries (Pay-Per-View, Video): 20,466,000
Foreign Ancillaries: 7,905,000
Total Revenue: 69,187,000
Total Expense:223,111,000
Overall Performance: *****
Producer Scott Moiser: ****
Director Kevin Smith: *****
Actors:
Matt Damon *****
Jason Lee ****
Eliza Dushku ****
Seth Green ****
Will Ferrell *****
Chris Kattan *****
Stan Lee *****
Production Budget: ***
Script-To-Film: ***
Advertising: *****
Star Appeal: ***
Studio Net Revenue: (153,924,000)

Archer219 · 06-09-2003, 06:45 PM

Dec 2004

Screenplay News

The scripts for Nightwing, A Crack In The Sidewalk, and Everything On The Menu all get completed to my satisfaction. They get thrown into production.

I go searching for three new scripts. I find:

Underground (rights cost 3,300,000) - Science Fiction
A scientist and his team find an ancient civilization below the surface of the Earth.

Wonderland (my own idea) - Computer Animation Comedy

Two kids go into the forest and meet lots of woodland creatures.

Stand Up and Dance (rights cost 4,350,000) - Musical
A recovering alcoholic finds a new outlet for his addictive nature.

Contract News

“Nightwing” - Action Adventure
Producer - Erica Barrett (200,000)
Director - Ridley Scott (7,000,000)
Lead Actor - Josh Hartnett (6,000,000)
Lead Actor - Arnold Schwarzenegger (7,000,000)
Supporting Actress - Rachel Leigh Cook (1,000,000)
Supporting Actor - Christian Slater (800,000)

“A Crack In The Sidewalk” - Drama
Producer - Herbert Schiller (400,000)
Director - Jonathan Demme (5,000,000)
Lead Actor - Tom Hanks (11,000,000)
Lead Actress - Jodie Foster (7,000,000)
Supporting Actress - Helen Hunt (5,000,000)
Supporting Actor - Viggo Mortensen (1,000,000)
Supporting Actor - James Cromwell (750,000)

“Everything On The Menu” - Romantic Comedy
Producer - Adam Sandler
Director - Paul Thomas Anderson (300,000)
Lead Actor - Adam Sandler (7,000,000)
Lead Actor - Iben Hjejle (1,000,000)
Supporting Actress - Joan Cusack (500,000)
Supporting Actor - Jeremy Piven (400,000)

Movie News

“Nightwing” - Action Adventure
Shooting Location: New Jersey
Interiors Location: On Location
Elaborate Set Construction
Physical Costs: 60,000,000
Pyro-Technics: 12,000,000
Stunts: 12,000,000
Robotics: 6,000,000
Industry Special Effects: 5,000,000
Tentative Release Date: Aug 2005
Theaters: 3,500
Advertising
Television: 18,000,000
Print: 18,000,000
Radio: 4,000,000

“A Crack In The Sidewalk” - Drama
Shooting Location: Los Angeles
Interiors Location: On Location
Elaborate Set Construction
Physical Costs: 70,000,000
Pyro-Technics: 1,000,000
Stunts: 1,000,000
Robotics: none
State-of-Art Special Effects: none
Tentative Release Date: Dec 2005
Theaters: 3,500
Advertising
Television: 16,000,000
Print: 16,000,000
Radio: 4,000,000

“Everything On The Menu” - Romantic Comedy
Shooting Location: Hollywood Backlot
Interiors Location: Sound Stage 11
Complex Set Construction
Physical Costs: 30,000,000
Pyro-Technics: 500,000
Stunts: 500,000
Robotics: 500,000
Industry Standard Special Effects: 500,000
Tentative Release Date: Feb 2006
Theaters: 2,500
Advertising
Television: 12,000,000
Print: 12,000,000
Radio: 2,000,000

Financial State

(A lot)

John Galt · 06-09-2003, 06:58 PM

I can't be the only one who read the title and was scared by the concept of an "HM" dynasty.

Poli · 06-09-2003, 11:46 PM

I'll admit it threw me a little too! But I knew the dynasty that Archer ran before, so I was looking forward to this!

06-07-2003, 01:10 PM	#4
Archer219 Mascot Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gilbert, Arizona	May 2003 M Night Shyamalan has come to me with the film he wants to be his first project for me. He isn’t too specific on the details except that it takes place in Pennsylvania and has a wicked twist at the end. The movie is called “Aberration” and I okay his request for 2.5 million plus 6% of the net profit to write, produce, and direct the film. __________________ I can be as humble as the nexy guy Or I can blink and make you crumble from the inside. I can make you see the beauty of a new sun Or I can be the source of your desperation. Last edited by Archer219 : 06-07-2003 at 02:10 PM.

06-07-2003, 02:10 PM	#5
Archer219 Mascot Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gilbert, Arizona	Nov 2003 Screenplay News The scripts for Yellow Journalism, Teacher’s Pet, and Terror Train all get completed to my satisfaction (all *****). They get thrown into production. Aberration takes the place of Yellow Journalism, and I go searching for two scripts to replace Teacher’s Pet and Terror Train. I find: Evidence (rights cost 3,700,000) - Mystery The murder of the head of a socially prominent family stirs up the secrets of a small town. A Crack In The Sidewalk (rights cost 4,050,000) - Drama A widower finds solace in the small town where his wife was born and raised. Contract News “Yellow Journalism” - Suspense Thriller Producer - Wayne Wade (700,000) Director - Steven Soderbergh (3,500,000) Lead Actor - George Clooney (5,000,000) Lead Actor - John Travolta (7,500,000) Supporting Actor - Ethan Hawke (2,500,000) Supporting Actress - Helena Bonham Carter (1,000,000) Supporting Actress - Maggie Gyllenhaal (500,000) “Teacher’s Pet” - Drama Comedy Producer - Herbert Schiller (400,000) Director - Penny Marshall (1,000,000) Lead Actor - Johnny Depp (5,000,000) Lead Actress - Sarah Michelle Gellar (7,500,000) Supporting Actress - Christina Ricci (2,000,000) Supporting Actor - Guy Pearce (2,000,000) Supporting Actor - Jimmy Fallon (500,000) “Terror Train” - Horror Producer - John Carpenter Director - John Carpenter (4,500,000) Lead Actor - Will Smith (5,000,000) Lead Actress - Courtney Cox (7,000,000) Supporting Actor - Jet Li (5,000,000) Supporting Actress - Rachel Weisz (3,000,000) Supporting Actress - Famke Janssen (500,000) Movie News “Yellow Journalism” - Suspense Thriller Shooting Location: New York City Interiors Location: On Location Complex Set Construction Physical Costs: 60,000,000 Pyro-Technics: 12,000,000 Stunts: 12,000,000 Robotics: 6,000,000 State-of-Art Special Effects: 5,000,000 Tentative Release Date: Aug 2004 Theaters: 3,500 Advertising Television: 18,000,000 Print: 18,000,000 Radio: 4,000,000 “Teacher’s Pet” - Drama Comedy Shooting Location: University of Pennsylvania Interiors Location: On Location Complex Set Construction Physical Costs: 68,000,000 Pyro-Technics: 1,000,000 Stunts: 1,000,000 Robotics: 500,000 Industry Standard Special Effects: 500,000 Tentative Release Date: Dec 2004 Theaters: 3,500 Advertising Television: 16,000,000 Print: 16,000,000 Radio: 4,000,000 “Terror Train” - Horror Shooting Location: Vancouver Interiors Location: On Location Complex Set Construction Physical Costs: 50,000,000 Pyro-Technics: 5,000,000 Stunts: 10,000,000 Robotics: none State-of-Art Special Effects: 10,000,000 Tentative Release Date: Oct 2004 Theaters: 3,500 Advertising Television: 16,000,000 Print: 16,000,000 Radio: 4,000,000 Financial State 476,590,000 __________________ I can be as humble as the nexy guy Or I can blink and make you crumble from the inside. I can make you see the beauty of a new sun Or I can be the source of your desperation.

06-07-2003, 02:29 PM	#6
Archer219 Mascot Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gilbert, Arizona	Dec 2003 Screenplay News The script for The Extreme gets completed and gets thrown into production. To replace it, I find: Look Both Ways (rights cost 3,900,000) - Action Adventure An ex-U.S. Customs agent gets immersed in a search for a woman’s missing sister. Contract News “The Extreme” - Action Adventure Producer - Glen Morgan (100,000) Director - James Cameron (9,000,000) Lead Actor - Harrison Ford (10,000,000) Lead Actor - Tom Cruise (10,000,000) Supporting Actor - Hugh Jackman (1,000,000) Supporting Actress - Liv Tyler (3,500,000) Movie News “The Extreme” - Action Adventure Shooting Location: The Rocky Mountains Interiors Location: On Location Elaborate Set Construction Physical Costs: 80,000,000 Pyro-Technics: 16,000,000 Stunts: 16,000,000 Robotics: 8,000,000 State-of-Art Special Effects: none Tentative Release Date: Jun 2005 Theaters: 3,500 Advertising Television: 20,000,000 Print: 20,000,000 Radio: 4,000,000 Financial State 398,724,000 __________________ I can be as humble as the nexy guy Or I can blink and make you crumble from the inside. I can make you see the beauty of a new sun Or I can be the source of your desperation.

06-07-2003, 02:34 PM	#7
Archer219 Mascot Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gilbert, Arizona	Jan 2004 Producer Aaron Spelling dies at the age of 80. One of the greatest producers in television history, Spelling will be remembered fondly and will be greatly missed by all in the Hollywood Community. __________________ I can be as humble as the nexy guy Or I can blink and make you crumble from the inside. I can make you see the beauty of a new sun Or I can be the source of your desperation. Last edited by Archer219 : 06-07-2003 at 03:16 PM.

06-07-2003, 03:16 PM	#8
Archer219 Mascot Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gilbert, Arizona	Feb 2004 Screenplay News The scripts for That Damn Dog!, The Lost Hope, and Convention-al War all get completed to my satisfaction. They get thrown into production. I go searching for three new scripts. I find: Everything On The Menu (rights cost 3,600,000) - Romantic Comedy A man goes on the blind date from hell. Red Cement (rights cost 2,700,000) - Suspense Thriller Three friends on vacation find themselves in the wrong part of town. The Butler May Have Done It (rights cost 4,000,000) - Comedy A murder investigation is hampered by red herrings at the U.S. School for Butlers. Contract News “That Damn Dog!” - Romantic Comedy Producer - William Johnson (600,000) Director - Spike Jonze (500,000) Lead Actress - Renee Zellweger (5,000,000) Lead Actor - Adam Sandler (7,000,000) Supporting Actor - Orlando Jones (3,000,000) Supporting Actress - Heather Graham (1,500,000) Supporting Actress - Gabrielle Union (500,000) Supporting Actress - Moira Kelly (250,000) “The Lost Hope” - Science Fiction Comedy Producer - Harvey Steed (500,000) Director - Peter Jackson (4,000,000) Lead Actor - Jim Carrey (10,000,000) Lead Actor - Tim Allen (7,500,000) Supporting Actor - Matthew Lillard (4,000,000) Supporting Actress - Sarah Jessica Parker (2,000,000) Supporting Actress - Kathy Bates (200,000) “Convention-al War” - Comedy Producer - Scott Mosier (500,000) Director - Kevin Smith (2,000,000) Lead Actor - Matt Damon (12,000,000) Lead Actor - Jason Lee (5,000,000) Supporting Actress - Eliza Dushku (2,000,000) Supporting Actor - Seth Green (2,000,000) Supporting Actor - Will Ferrell (1,000,000) Supporting Actor - Chris Kattan (750,000) Cameo - Stan Lee (50,000) Movie News “That Damn Dog!” - Romantic Comedy Shooting Location: Los Angeles Interiors Location: On Location Complex Set Construction Physical Costs: 30,000,000 Pyro-Technics: 1,000,000 Stunts: 1,000,000 Robotics: none Industry Special Effects: 500,000 Tentative Release Date: Feb 2005 Theaters: 2,300 Advertising Television: 12,000,000 Print: 12,000,000 Radio: 2,000,000 “The Lost Hope” - Science Fiction Comedy Shooting Location: Los Angeles Interiors Location: Sound Stage 11 Elaborate Set Construction Physical Costs: 60,000,000 Pyro-Technics: 9,000,000 Stunts: 9,000,000 Robotics: 6,000,000 State-of-Art Special Effects: 26,000,000 Tentative Release Date: Jul 2005 Theaters: 3,500 Advertising Television: 20,000,000 Print: 20,000,000 Radio: 4,000,000 “Convention-al War” - Comedy Shooting Location: Toronto Interiors Location: On Location Elaborate Set Construction Physical Costs: 70,000,000 Pyro-Technics: 1,000,000 Stunts: 500,000 Robotics: 500,000 State-of-Art Special Effects: 500,000 Tentative Release Date: Nov 2004 Theaters: 3,500 Advertising Television: 16,000,000 Print: 16,000,000 Radio: 4,000,000 Financial State 15,827,000 __________________ I can be as humble as the nexy guy Or I can blink and make you crumble from the inside. I can make you see the beauty of a new sun Or I can be the source of your desperation.

06-05-2003, 07:32 PM	#2
Archer219 Mascot Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gilbert, Arizona	I walk into my new studio and remember how good it feels to be in the movie industry. I walk past security with a little flash of my "work" badge, and get into my office. I sit down in my confortable chair and decide it is time to get to work. Already wasted my time with one studio, better not start that again: Jan 2003 Screenplay News The writers have to get working on something, and I decide that I always want at least 9 scripts being worked on, broken down as such: 4 Action Adventure/Science Fiction/Suspense Thriller 3 Comedy/Drama/Computer Animation/Traditional Animation/Live-Action Animation 1 Romantic Comedy/Love Story/Musical 1 Horror/Mystery/Western So, I get the writers out there, and we decide on 9 scripts to be worked on: Yellow Journalism (rights cost 3,100,000) - Suspense Thriller A young reporter has his ethics tested by a serial killer phoning in his murders moments before the crime is committed. The Extreme (rights cost 2,700,000) - Action Adventure A mountain climber tries to stop the getaway of robbers as they trek across the Himalayas. Nightwing (my own idea) - Action Adventure The former boy wonder, Dick Grayson, with help from the former Batgirl, Barbra Gordon, takes down crime in Gotham’s sister city. Bludhaven. The Lost Hope (my own idea) - Science Fiction Comedy The one man who can save the universe and bring peace to all the galaxies is a bumbling idiot. Martyr Highway (rights cost 2,800,000) - Drama A man, stranded on a lonely stretch of road begins to loose faith in mankind. Teacher’s Pet (rights cost 2,300,000) - Drama Comedy A professor and a grad student fall in love while studying monkeys. Convention-al War (my own idea) - Comedy Two competing groups of friends attempt to hold comic book conventions on the same day. That Damn Dog! (rights cost 4,050,000) - Romantic Comedy A man hates the dog of the woman he loves. Terror Train (rights cost 1,700,000) - Horror A train is invaded by a ghostly passenger and begins killing, starting with the conductor. Contract News We contact M Night Shyamalan and get him to agree to a three-picture deal with us for an undisclosed amount. * We contact Ridley Scott and get him to agree to a three-picture deal with us for an undisclosed amount. * We contact Kevin Smith and get him to agree to a three-picture deal with us for and undisclosed amount. * Movie News None Financial State 981,750,000 As a P.S., everything that has an * after it is something you can not do in the real game, but I am adding for the fun of it. __________________ I can be as humble as the nexy guy Or I can blink and make you crumble from the inside. I can make you see the beauty of a new sun Or I can be the source of your desperation. Last edited by Archer219 : 06-07-2003 at 02:11 PM.

06-07-2003, 01:04 PM	#3
Archer219 Mascot Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gilbert, Arizona	Apr 2003 When I get into my office, the Farrelly Brothers are waiting for me. I sit down with them, and they tell me they want to write, produce, and direct a Romantic Comedy called “Who’s That Monkey?”. After discussing their proposal with them, I decide that their demands of 2.5 million plus 30% of the net profit is just too much. __________________ I can be as humble as the nexy guy Or I can blink and make you crumble from the inside. I can make you see the beauty of a new sun Or I can be the source of your desperation. Last edited by Archer219 : 06-07-2003 at 02:11 PM.

06-07-2003, 03:29 PM	#9
Archer219 Mascot Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gilbert, Arizona	Apr 2004 Screenplay News The script for Martyr Highway gets thrown into production. I go searching for a new script. I find: Innocent (rights cost 4,650,000) - Drama A young couple faces charges after their infant child dies of mysterious reasons. Contract News “Martyr Highway” - Drama Producer - Erica Barrett (200,000) Director - Christopher Nolan (800,000) Lead Actor - Russell Crowe (10,000,000) Supporting Actor - Colin Farrell (6,000,000) Supporting Actress - Janeane Garofalo (1,000,000) Movie News “Martyr Highway” - Drama Shooting Location: Los Angeles Interiors Location: On Location Elaborate Set Construction Physical Costs: 70,000,000 Pyro-Technics: 500,000 Stunts: 1,000,000 Robotics: none Industry Special Effects: 500,000 Tentative Release Date: Jan 2005 Theaters: 3,500 Advertising Television: 16,000,000 Print: 16,000,000 Radio: 4,000,000 Financial State (142,055,000) __________________ I can be as humble as the nexy guy Or I can blink and make you crumble from the inside. I can make you see the beauty of a new sun Or I can be the source of your desperation.

06-07-2003, 03:37 PM	#10
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Any hope for the old FOFC crew? I had high hopes for my movie "Fourth String". __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

06-09-2003, 05:24 PM	#12
Archer219 Mascot Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gilbert, Arizona	Jun 2004 The script for Evidence gets completed and gets thrown into production. To replace it, I find: Cleopatra’s Ghost (rights cost 4,650,000) - Horror A discovery along the Nile unleashes a long dead curse. Contract News “Evidence” - Mystery Producer - Mel Gibson Director - Mel Gibson Lead Actor - Mel Gibson (7,000,000) Lead Actress - Emma Thompson (1,500,000) Supporting Actor - David Gallagher (250,000) Supporting Actress - Kristin Kreuk (500,000) Movie News “Evidence” - Mystery Shooting Location: Los Angeles Interiors Location: On Location Complex Set Construction Physical Costs: 30,000,000 Pyro-Technics: 3,000,000 Stunts: 3,000,000 Robotics: 1,000,000 Industry Standard Special Effects: 3,000,000 Tentative Release Date: Jun 2005 Theaters: 2,500 Advertising Television: 12,000,000 Print: 12,000,000 Radio: 2,000,000 Financial State (645,683,000) __________________ I can be as humble as the nexy guy Or I can blink and make you crumble from the inside. I can make you see the beauty of a new sun Or I can be the source of your desperation.

06-09-2003, 05:44 PM	#13
Archer219 Mascot Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gilbert, Arizona	Aug 2004 Reviews for “Yellow Journalism”: “Two Thumbs Up!” Ebert and Roper “Travolta redefines the classic film madman.” Entertainment Weekly “If this is a Soderbergh movie, then where’s Julia Roberts?” random guy off the street Movie Release #1 “Yellow Journalism” A reporter (Clooney) and his associate’s (Gyllenhaal) ethics are tested by a killer (Travolta) who phones in his murders before committing them. Finally, they enlist the help of a detective (Hawke) when the reporter’s wife (Carter) is threatened. Production Cost: 133,031,000 Advertising and Print Cost: 47,000,000 Foreign Advertising and Print Cost: 35,250,000 Foreign Distribution Fees: 35,250,000 Domestic Gross: 168,023,000 Foreign Gross: 299,458,000 Domestic Ancillaries (Pay-Per-View, Video): 218,568,000 Foreign Ancillaries: 61,062,000 Total Revenue: 513,870,000 Total Expense:250,531,000 Overall Performance: *** Producer Wayne Wade: Director Steven Soderbergh: * Actors: George Clooney John Travolta Ethan Hawke Helena Bonham Carter * Maggie Gyllenhaal Production Budget: Script-To-Film: Advertising: * Star Appeal: ** Studio Net Revenue: 263,339,000 __________________ I can be as humble as the nexy guy Or I can blink and make you crumble from the inside. I can make you see the beauty of a new sun Or I can be the source of your desperation.

06-09-2003, 06:00 PM	#14
Archer219 Mascot Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gilbert, Arizona	Oct 2004 Reviews for “Terror Train”: “Edge of your seat terror fun!” Rolling Stone “Carpenter delights horror fans once again!” Washington Post “Did you see the scene with Rachel Weisz’s boobs?” random guy off the street Movie Release #2 “Terror Train” A ghostly passenger begins haunting the riders of a conductor-less train (Smith) (Cox) (Li) (Weisz) (Janssen) Production Cost: 121,028,000 Advertising and Print Cost: 43,000,000 Foreign Advertising and Print Cost: 32,250,000 Foreign Distribution Fees: 32,250,000 Domestic Gross: 105,460,000 Foreign Gross: 54,199,000 Domestic Ancillaries (Pay-Per-View, Video): 57,306,000 Foreign Ancillaries: 11,360,000 Total Revenue: 148,495,000 Total Expense:228,528,000 Overall Performance: *** Producer John Carpenter: * Director John Carpenter: * Actors: Will Smith * Courtney Cox *** Jet Li * Rachel Weisz * Famke Janssen * Production Budget: Script-To-Film: * Advertising: *** Star Appeal: * Studio Net Revenue: (80,033,000) __________________ I can be as humble as the nexy guy Or I can blink and make you crumble from the inside. I can make you see the beauty of a new sun Or I can be the source of your desperation.

06-09-2003, 06:12 PM	#15
Archer219 Mascot Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gilbert, Arizona	Nov 2004 Reviews for “Convention-al War”: “Smith strikes comic gold!” Maxim “At once makes fun of and puts in a good light the world of comic conventions.” Wizard “This film needs more Stan Lee!” random guy off the street Movie Release #3 “Convention-al War” When the local comic club (Lee) (Green) (Ferrell) find out that comic club in the next town (Damon) (Dushku) (Kattan) is holding a comic convention, they decide to hold one of their own, and sabotage the other one. The only person who can stop this war is “The Man” (Stan Lee) Production Cost: 115,611,000 Advertising and Print Cost: 43,000,000 Foreign Advertising and Print Cost: 32,250,000 Foreign Distribution Fees: 32,250,000 Domestic Gross: 47,916,000 Foreign Gross: 33,716,000 Domestic Ancillaries (Pay-Per-View, Video): 20,466,000 Foreign Ancillaries: 7,905,000 Total Revenue: 69,187,000 Total Expense:223,111,000 Overall Performance: *** Producer Scott Moiser: Director Kevin Smith: * Actors: Matt Damon * Jason Lee Eliza Dushku Seth Green Will Ferrell * Chris Kattan * Stan Lee * Production Budget: * Script-To-Film: * Advertising: * Star Appeal: * Studio Net Revenue: (153,924,000) __________________ I can be as humble as the nexy guy Or I can blink and make you crumble from the inside. I can make you see the beauty of a new sun Or I can be the source of your desperation.

06-09-2003, 06:45 PM	#16
Archer219 Mascot Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gilbert, Arizona	Dec 2004 Screenplay News The scripts for Nightwing, A Crack In The Sidewalk, and Everything On The Menu all get completed to my satisfaction. They get thrown into production. I go searching for three new scripts. I find: Underground (rights cost 3,300,000) - Science Fiction A scientist and his team find an ancient civilization below the surface of the Earth. Wonderland (my own idea) - Computer Animation Comedy Two kids go into the forest and meet lots of woodland creatures. Stand Up and Dance (rights cost 4,350,000) - Musical A recovering alcoholic finds a new outlet for his addictive nature. Contract News “Nightwing” - Action Adventure Producer - Erica Barrett (200,000) Director - Ridley Scott (7,000,000) Lead Actor - Josh Hartnett (6,000,000) Lead Actor - Arnold Schwarzenegger (7,000,000) Supporting Actress - Rachel Leigh Cook (1,000,000) Supporting Actor - Christian Slater (800,000) “A Crack In The Sidewalk” - Drama Producer - Herbert Schiller (400,000) Director - Jonathan Demme (5,000,000) Lead Actor - Tom Hanks (11,000,000) Lead Actress - Jodie Foster (7,000,000) Supporting Actress - Helen Hunt (5,000,000) Supporting Actor - Viggo Mortensen (1,000,000) Supporting Actor - James Cromwell (750,000) “Everything On The Menu” - Romantic Comedy Producer - Adam Sandler Director - Paul Thomas Anderson (300,000) Lead Actor - Adam Sandler (7,000,000) Lead Actor - Iben Hjejle (1,000,000) Supporting Actress - Joan Cusack (500,000) Supporting Actor - Jeremy Piven (400,000) Movie News “Nightwing” - Action Adventure Shooting Location: New Jersey Interiors Location: On Location Elaborate Set Construction Physical Costs: 60,000,000 Pyro-Technics: 12,000,000 Stunts: 12,000,000 Robotics: 6,000,000 Industry Special Effects: 5,000,000 Tentative Release Date: Aug 2005 Theaters: 3,500 Advertising Television: 18,000,000 Print: 18,000,000 Radio: 4,000,000 “A Crack In The Sidewalk” - Drama Shooting Location: Los Angeles Interiors Location: On Location Elaborate Set Construction Physical Costs: 70,000,000 Pyro-Technics: 1,000,000 Stunts: 1,000,000 Robotics: none State-of-Art Special Effects: none Tentative Release Date: Dec 2005 Theaters: 3,500 Advertising Television: 16,000,000 Print: 16,000,000 Radio: 4,000,000 “Everything On The Menu” - Romantic Comedy Shooting Location: Hollywood Backlot Interiors Location: Sound Stage 11 Complex Set Construction Physical Costs: 30,000,000 Pyro-Technics: 500,000 Stunts: 500,000 Robotics: 500,000 Industry Standard Special Effects: 500,000 Tentative Release Date: Feb 2006 Theaters: 2,500 Advertising Television: 12,000,000 Print: 12,000,000 Radio: 2,000,000 Financial State (A lot) __________________ I can be as humble as the nexy guy Or I can blink and make you crumble from the inside. I can make you see the beauty of a new sun Or I can be the source of your desperation.

06-09-2003, 06:58 PM	#17
John Galt Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Internets	I can't be the only one who read the title and was scared by the concept of an "HM" dynasty. __________________ I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man. - The Dude

06-09-2003, 11:46 PM	#18
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	I'll admit it threw me a little too! But I knew the dynasty that Archer ran before, so I was looking forward to this! __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

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