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MadeOfGoesFast ([info]madeofgoesfast) wrote in [info]dc_nextgen,
@ 2012-05-31 15:37:00


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Entry tags:alina vasquez, ash curry, avia free, cait curry, cat grant, cindy lord, emerald, huntress, petra gardner, steven garrick, tess holt

The Producer, the casting call
With his recent conversation with Cindy Lord a few days past, the NDA's drawn up, and enough funding and paperwork together to begin the hiring process, Steven started making calls. He reserved the back room of a pizza place so they would have ample room for everyone, and privacy for the discussion. No one beyond Tess and Cindy have been told precisely what its for, just that its not an emergency of any sort, that they'll be receiving a business offer, and regardless how it goes, the food is on Steven... technically Cindy put up the money, but he's the host.

He's made, and called quite the list, along with making arrangements for transportation to New York for the non-residents. Thankfully, between the speedforce, JLA transporters, and people's powers, that's not hard to do. Each of the girls is handed an NDA as soon as they walk through the door. They're welcome to take or reject the proposal, of course - but the discussion itself has to stay under reasonable wraps. The entire menu - pizza, pasta, salads, sodas and breadsticks are made readily available to everyone for their attendance.

Steven himself has already gone through a couple of pizzas while waiting, and now has gone back to kind of pacing, waiting to greet the guests. His materials are all ready for presentation, once people arrive and sign the NDAs.

The guest list covers some of the most impressive women on the planet... together for... a pizza party.

Tess Holt, Cat Grant, Corrinna of Themysciria, Caitria Curry, Petra Gardener, Avia Free, Maria Grayson, Jess Byrd, Iris West,  Ash Curry, Barbie Queen and Alina Vasquez.



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[info]cantcatchme
2012-06-01 02:49 am UTC (link)
Steven wouldn't say what this was about, but Iris would do anything to help her cousin. She signed the papers.

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[info]collateralmagic
2012-06-01 03:05 am UTC (link)
"...Wow," Alina says, leafing through the NDA. "This is the weirdest door-prize I've ever gotten, and I'm including the time Uncle Paco gave me a live squirrel in a bucket."

She reads it over and scribbles her name on it, though. The mystery of it all is just too intriguing to not at least hear things out.

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[info]littleladylord
2012-06-01 04:52 am UTC (link)
And Cindy immediately opens up her notebook and scribbles something down. "Thank you, Alina. I needed more ideas; my next birthday is coming up."

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[info]madeofgoesfast
2012-06-01 05:09 am UTC (link)
Steven can't help but grin. "Part of the business proposition for you all. We have a couple more coming - and then I'll give everyone all the important details. The NDA isn't any kind of agreement to the proposal - just a promise not to talk about what's discussed here without permission from Tess, Cindy or myself. Anyone who doesn't want to be involved past this is welcome to just appreciate the pizza and listen in, or take off whenever. Anyway, I think we're just waiting on Corrinna and Petra."

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[info]gal_gardner
2012-06-01 09:23 am UTC (link)
"Gardners always show up fashionably late." The aforementioned quips, strutting in the door and accepting her own copy of the NDA. The business courses Guy has been having her take give her enough scope to see it as fairly straightforward, and she signs it and hands it back.

"So what's the scheme, Cindy? You finally decide to have the politest global takeover ever?"

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[info]madeofgoesfast
2012-06-01 02:45 pm UTC (link)
Steven makes sure everyone is settled and has food before standing up.
"We're just missing Corrinna, who may have Amazon or JLA business or something. So rather than keep everyone waiting, I'll start now and catch her up.

Like I told Alina - the NDA doesn't require anything of you other than you not mention this outside this room right now. But anyway... Cindy, Tess and myself are going into business. Specifically, the movie business. We have everything filed and in place to open SpeedForce Productions.

For starters, however, I'll state that this is partly for charity. Not all, we do hope to make a small profit off each film, and be able to invest in making more. But 50 percent of profits will be divided between children's charities in each of your home cities, and Tess' safe neighborhoods programs, investing in the infrastructure and security of your home cities. Likewise, every feature will start with a 5 minute clip of the actresses... and eventually actors when we get there, doing good deeds around their cities, and raising awareness.

Eventually, the primary focus is going to be action and adventure. However, those take a lot of money, computer resources, the works, and are high risk. So we're starting with something comparatively low budget and low risk. We're going to make a superheroines calendar... and a 'making of' video. This is why so many were invited.
Now, the real pitch - this is going to be a 'good girls' calendar. There will be no nudity in front of the camera... there may be implied or covered up nudity... but the end results will be PG-13. However, you will be asked to appear in much skimpier versions of your costumes. All masks and other disguise elements would stay in place. The video will contain some of the photo shoots, interviews with the cast, some other costume shoots, prep work, setting up the sets and location shots, things like that.

You will be paid for your work. You may opt to either take the money yourself, or have it donated to a charity of your choice. But anyone who signs on will be employees of SpeedForce Productions as models until the video is done, which means we're feeding you, providing the coffee, paying for the costuming, and paying you. Anyone who signs on will be appearing in one month - Tess has already claimed one. Plus there will be a group shot in June, at least. If we have too few otherwise, we may do one or two more.

The contracts Cindy has in her folder outline our basic terms and offer... talk to her if you want to negotiate, or ask now if you have questions.

If this doesn't sound like its for you, enjoy the pizza, and we appreciate your hearing us out. If you're not sure, but might be interested - please, chat us up. Right now there's loose plans for two more films after this, if this makes enough money to invest in making another. I'm not sure how this will do - but I am hoping to make a career out of it for me - and make Cindy a few dollars richer in the process."

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[info]gal_gardner
2012-06-01 03:11 pm UTC (link)

Petra grins from ear to ear. "I'm all over this like Salad-head on his girl. Just name the time and pl--"

She pauses, her expression thoughtful. "Still with this, but I'm going to need some accommodation. Me and too much heat, like studio lighting, don't mix." She looks at Cindy in particular. "Outside of that, are you already set for seed money? Daddy would be all over having Warriors sponsor this."

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[info]ms_miracle
2012-06-01 03:23 pm UTC (link)
Avia gave this some thoughtful consideration. She liked the ideas involved, definitely, especially the charity aspects. And hell, she'd done worse.

"I like the idea here, a lot. I'm tentatively in... so long as we work out some licensing things. My appearance is a trademark of Miracle Entertainment, Inc."

Certainly not greed, just legalistics.

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[info]cat_fancy
2012-06-01 03:29 pm UTC (link)
Cat cracked an amused smile. "Well, reckon a gal ought to do at least one crazy thing before she gets married."

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[info]madeofgoesfast
2012-06-01 03:35 pm UTC (link)
"We'll be happy to work with your licensing company, no problem. That falls directly under Cindy's responsibilities.

Petra - no problem on the environment. We'll work something out - and probably use a winter month, obviously. As for Warriors - we're trying to be careful with investments, since this may flop... but I'm sure Cindy and Tess would be happy to discuss possible arrangements - and we definitely need shooting locations."

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[info]imperiousamazon
2012-06-01 05:07 pm UTC (link)
"....It sounds like fun. But..... I must request some kind of boots, for my costume. I do not like showing off the scarring on one of my legs," Corinna decides. She had been here all this time listening in.

"As long as it continues to remain tasteful I'll be happy to stay on. This sounds like an excellent idea."

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[info]littleladylord
2012-06-01 07:33 pm UTC (link)
"Yeah, we can work out things, Petra. But seed money, we're good."

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[info]madeofgoesfast
2012-06-01 07:50 pm UTC (link)
"What she said. Boots shouldn't be a problem. Or we can do some extensive film editing. Either way, no scars will show."

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[info]young_swimmer
2012-06-01 10:36 pm UTC (link)
"Arthur would probably have a fit, but it's for a good cause," Cait said. "Consider me in."

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[info]crossbow_bat
2012-06-01 10:39 pm UTC (link)
"I'm in," Huntress said. "Though can I request February? The whole crossbow and arrow thing?"

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[info]cantcatchme
2012-06-01 10:39 pm UTC (link)
"I'm in. Anything for my cousin."

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[info]madeofgoesfast
2012-06-01 10:42 pm UTC (link)
"Awesome, thanks. And... sure. Tess has September, Maria has February. Petra has a winter month. Tess, you keeping track of this?" he asks, checking around for other questions, confirmations or concerns.

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[info]young_swimmer
2012-06-01 11:04 pm UTC (link)
"Can I request August?" Cait asked. "I'm more comfortable at the beach and in a bikini."

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[info]greenwillpower
2012-06-01 11:10 pm UTC (link)
"Not March. Too much green already," Jess decides.

"Maybe May?"

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[info]cat_fancy
2012-06-02 01:35 am UTC (link)
"Something winter ought to do right by me," Cat said. "A fur bikini'd look right nice."

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[info]ms_miracle
2012-06-02 01:36 am UTC (link)
"Just call me a fool in April?" Avia laughed.

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[info]collateralmagic
2012-06-02 02:01 am UTC (link)
"I am so dibsing July," Alina says. "Also, we've got some absolutely gorgeous landscape out in Texas."

Dang does she ever wish she could put this sort of thing on her resume and college applications. But secret identity says 'nope'. And speaking of secret identities...

"I assume that we're going to be on the books as our heroic alter-egos, for those of us who are keeping things separate?"

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[info]madeofgoesfast
2012-06-02 02:25 am UTC (link)
He does his best to make note of the months, figuring Tess and her photographic memory are also picking all this up - probably better than he is.

"No conflicts so far... and... yeah, getting the gear pretty much anywhere shouldn't be a problem. As for the books - your heroic alter egos will be on the books as the models... but since there's a lot of filming to be done, and we're operating in people's home towns, anyone who wants a part-time job or something to explain the bit of income can also be noted as a location scout, film crew, make-up - whatever you want to contribute while we're in your stomping grounds - or just how you want to show up in the credits. For that matter, if people do have any skill with wardrobes, make-up, lighting, secondary photography... and you're willing to travel a bit, I can always genuinely use a hand - not a ton of money to throw around, but we've figured out what all we need, and I'd rather give my friends jobs than hire out."

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[info]cantcatchme
2012-06-03 11:15 am UTC (link)
"You know I'll do whatever I can to help out. Just let me know what to do and when."

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[info]madeofgoesfast
2012-06-03 02:10 pm UTC (link)
"And you know I appreciate it. If you're looking for a long term gig, cousin - this is SpeedForce productions. If things work out, I'm going to need at least one other speedster to do the high speed fight scenes and stuff with - and someone else with super speed can do the work of a lot of people." And he's all for trying to help family. "It'd initially be the modeling work, but might turn into at least a part time job, if an income would help... if this first project gets off the ground. Oh, that, and you can help by not telling my mom too soon that I'm taking pictures of girls in bikinis... or that you're going to be one of them."

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[info]cat_fancy
2012-06-03 10:07 pm UTC (link)
Cat laughed out loud. "Mrs. Garret'd have your guts for garters if she knew you was doing this, Steve."

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[info]gal_gardner
2012-06-03 10:13 pm UTC (link)
"My parents would just high-five." Petra smirks. "I'll take December. I think I've still got a naughty Santa costume somewhere if we can't tart up my work outfit properly."

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[info]madeofgoesfast
2012-06-03 10:15 pm UTC (link)
"I plan to tell my parents. I just plan to frame it in reference to the charity work, working towards the action movies, and the long tradition of good girl art from the 1950's... not... I'm going to take pictures of girls in bikinis designed to mimic their work-wear."

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[info]collateralmagic
2012-06-04 02:10 am UTC (link)
Alina chuckles at how Steve plans to explain the enterprise to his parents -- her's are just happy if she's not doing things that could get her kidnapped, killed, addicted, or pregnant.

"Remind me to ask you for help the next time I need to spin an explanation for my parents," she teases. "And I'm not half-bad with costuming, if you need help in the wardrobe department, but you should probably keep me away from the electronics."

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[info]madeofgoesfast
2012-06-04 02:29 am UTC (link)
"We probably could. Eventually we need to hire some people anyway... and I'd rather give part time jobs to friends. Plus, it would be a way to make sure you're credited for the movie without giving too much away."

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[info]young_swimmer
2012-06-09 11:04 pm UTC (link)
"Arthur'll probably have a whale when he finds out," Cait said. She smiled. "But it's not like that will stop me."

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