©2008. (Companywide Discussion(s)): (The Monarchy) Screenplay pages 1 and 2 deserve a more expansive discussion. While some historical, cultural, and ethnic clues to Warren’s personality are there, the technical language is too vague, however the screen-time issues expressed in the thus far 41-page draft are expressed time-accurately per screen-play format. With cross-fading images, perhaps more care should be taken, to highlight certain historical and cultural references. The sequence should outline how, the character, Warren perceives his roll among the world’s poets, philosophers, and general entertainer of utopian muses. The sequence may also reflect Warren’s education up to that point in the story. On the technical level, there may be an opportunity to experiment with some of the more avant-garde makeup and animatronics effects for the proposed prehistoric film (working titles) “Zeak’s Voyage”. (Side note: Proper spelling of Ezekiel, for the character nicknamed Zeak). This story examines themes of oral tradition versus scientific scrutiny.
©2008. Brief synopses of “Zeak’s Voyage” (An old story from when the earth was young): Zeak retells an ancient tribal story of prehistoric transitional beings, spurring an investigation led by paleontologists.
We could see our Chris Johnson character of SPICE, Interpol, Cult-watch, emerge briefly, to investigate Zeak’s claims.
Copyright©2008, Eric T. Gollinger. All rights reserved. 8/8/08, Aug, 8, 2008. © Includes pending (US) Patents and Trademarks. “Monarch” and “Monarchy” film and music concepts © copyright Eric T. Gollinger and Eric T’Goll, (form initial writings 1986-1989, (updates) 1990-2008 (present), dated copyright, 1993/1994. Contact: egollinger@hotmail.com.
Additional working titles for “(The) Monarchy” may be discussed, thought it is generally assumed that it should be an M-word. (Such as Maniac, Maniacal(ity), Monocracy, etc. © 2008, Eric T. Gollinger.) The band’s name could be changed or purposely misspelled to avoid conflict. Though it can be argued that if one performs a search they may discover that every word in the English language, and then some, has been used as a musical moniker of some sort, at some time, so conflict resolution by name change might be impossible.
Legal Notes –Miscellaneous:I, myself (Eric T. Gollinger) am unclear on what the actual legal ramifications are of a fictitious band bearing the same name as an actual band. Monarch or Monarchy are just words. As far as I’m concerned, I invented the concept of naming a band “Monarch” and naming their movie, “(The) Monarchy.” I assume, I’m among the first to have the idea. My own musical talents, limitations, and inclinations, have led me to simply do one “Monarchy” film, and see if my ambitious vision can be completed via film. Whomever wants to tour as “Monarch” is free knock them selves out, as far as I’m concerned. I, myself am not a touring musician. I’m not trying to get in anyone’s way. I do want us artists to have the first say on creative matters, and then Lawyers can speak up later on the issues, if they must. The actual extent of the artistic issues, are limited to differences in musical style, and the symbolic imagery that individual musicians use to differentiate themselves form on another. In short, I am an artist, not an Attorney, and the way copyright laws are written, if I think about it too much my brain will explode. But still, I think the artist must have the first say in the matter, and have the freedom to collaborate –and to express ourselves freely in an form or environment that is non-threatening.
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ReplyDeleteThe tour concept is very ambitious, like Pink Floyd on steroids. The film concept is more feasible. Trust me. I tried to be like Warren McCaffe (McVeigh)(TM)(C), it was exhausting.
ReplyDeleteThe spelling of Warren's last name might be a problem. Not that big of a deal so far.
ReplyDeleteDue to a combination of difficulties with budget, equipment and ambitious special effects, the CitySide short film has been canceled. Resources will go toward pre-production on The Monarch / Warren's Monarchy.
ReplyDeleteNeed archivist. So much old material to look through. The film has been percolating for years. The Monarchy film will be about nostalgia and music career options, going into the future.
ReplyDeleteGood work so far, thanks Diversimedia.
ReplyDeleteRecently saw Forest Gump again. Nice scope, mood, and production value, but poor life advice, based on lousy stats, not very good economic advice. People look to movies for inspiration and life advice. People shouldn't, but they do. Perhaps too ambitious, but we would like to do best research, for the most valid things to be expressed in the film.
ReplyDeleteLife advice. "In this universe, Warren lucked out." ;) #warrenmcveighgotlucky
DeleteOkay. Actually, there's more to it than that. The script is a precautionary tale about excess, and life expectations. In real life no one has all the answers. It's never as simple as a quest game where you gather the right McGuffins in the right order and unlock the prize. It's all of life's nuance and complication that baffles and frustrates Warren and the band.
(c)2022.ETG.Gollinger.
Monarchy preproduction underway. No comment on Zeak's Journey. Good enough concept through.
ReplyDeleteNew 85-page draft of the script will see some consolidation and revision soon.
ReplyDeleteAmended, January 27, 2022. Email Contact: warrensmonarchy@gmail.com .
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