Let's discuss how their relationship changes.
PART of the progression includes:
Chance sees Morgan as the enemy for "stealing" Carly.
In the webisode Chris is writing, Chance still thinks of Morgan as the enemy when she doesn't think the girl he's hitting on is right for him. At the end of the story, Chance realizes that Morgan was trying to do him a favor, and that she can read women better than Jimmy. Chance offers to buy Morgan a non-fat frappy.
Chance is going through tough times financially, and Morgan is looking for a new apartment (after she and Carly don't go through with the wedding.) Chance and Morgan become roommates...UNLESS...they become friends, but not necessarily roommates.
Think about it. Talk about it. Blog about it.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
The Bad Date
I have done my best to fill in the outline somewhat. Any and all suggestions would be great.
Jimmy and Chance are at the Nowhere Cafe playing a game. Jimmy predicts what the customer will order just by looking at what there wearing, the way they walk, and the attitude they project. Chance is very impressed because Jimmy nails each and every one. Jimmy tells Chance that "dating is just as easy"
Meanwhile a commercial plays on the TV urging the public to vote for GOVERNOR WAGS. Morgan can't stand the man and is trying to rally an anti Wags group in the cafe.
In walks SUMMER WAGS, the daughter of the Governor dressed in fur much to the outrage of Morgan. The people in the cafe recognize her and flock to her. Jimmy gives Chance some pointers about Summer and tells him to go for it.
(still working on what Chance actually says to Summer) but Morgan disapproves of it all, but Chance backs Summer up and they set a date.
Chance sits in a suit that doesn't fit him well or look all that impressive at a restaurant with Summer and the waiter comes over and asks for drinks. Summer orders a $4,000 bottle of wine. Chance can't believe it. The waiter turns to Chance who says he will have water. The waiter hands him a list of some of the special bottled waters to which Chance just says "tap."
Summer starts to read off selections from the menu she likes and Chance's eyes dart from price to price. When it is all said and done Chance orders a side of broccoli and Summer the steak and lobster.
Summer talks on and on about her father and the campaign and Chance goes into the fantasy. Chance is wearing a suit that fits him nicely. Chance and Summer lift their glasses and toast this overly priced glass of wine. Chance tells cheesy jokes and they both laugh like they're hilarious. Summer says her father has the perfect job for him and he asked specifically for him. (This is where we would start the West Wing fantasy, but I'm not real sure how to play this out so any ideas would be great.)
Chance snaps out of the fantasy when the check arrives. He looks down at the price in horror. Chance excuses himself to the bathroom.
In the bathroom Chance washes his face then stares at the mirror before breaking the 4th wall to tell us "Shit". Chance then looks to his left to see the bathroom attendant hold a towel in one hand and the other hand outstretched for a tip. Chance leaves the bathroom in hurry.
Summer is waiting for Chance when he exits and she says she paid the bill. Chance is relieved. As soon as they get out to the street the manager comes running toward them. They bolt down the street with Chance in a terror while Summer loves the thrill of not paying for the meal.
Summer is driving both of them back to her place. Chance doesn't know what to say beside ask her if she does this a lot. At that moment police lights flash behind them as they're being pulled over. Summer freaks out as she has illegal drugs on her(any ideas of what kind they should be would be great). Summer urges Chance to take the fall for her, but he refuses as the officer approaches the window Summer throws the bag of drugs on Chance's lap. Chance fumbles around with it before throwing it to the car floor. The officer says he caught them speeding. Just as the officer is shining his flashlight into the face of terrified Chance he gets called on his radio about a protest getting violent. (callback to Morgan's protest of Governor Wags. The officer tells them to have a good night and lets them off.
The next morning Chance walks into the Nowhere Cafe and spots Morgan sitting at a table. They beat around the bush for a moment about their nights before Chance admits her protest saved him.
(I would like to end it with some kind of callback to Jimmy. Somehow him not wanting to admit that Morgan was right about Summer and he was wrong.)
Let me know what you think.
Jimmy and Chance are at the Nowhere Cafe playing a game. Jimmy predicts what the customer will order just by looking at what there wearing, the way they walk, and the attitude they project. Chance is very impressed because Jimmy nails each and every one. Jimmy tells Chance that "dating is just as easy"
Meanwhile a commercial plays on the TV urging the public to vote for GOVERNOR WAGS. Morgan can't stand the man and is trying to rally an anti Wags group in the cafe.
In walks SUMMER WAGS, the daughter of the Governor dressed in fur much to the outrage of Morgan. The people in the cafe recognize her and flock to her. Jimmy gives Chance some pointers about Summer and tells him to go for it.
(still working on what Chance actually says to Summer) but Morgan disapproves of it all, but Chance backs Summer up and they set a date.
Chance sits in a suit that doesn't fit him well or look all that impressive at a restaurant with Summer and the waiter comes over and asks for drinks. Summer orders a $4,000 bottle of wine. Chance can't believe it. The waiter turns to Chance who says he will have water. The waiter hands him a list of some of the special bottled waters to which Chance just says "tap."
Summer starts to read off selections from the menu she likes and Chance's eyes dart from price to price. When it is all said and done Chance orders a side of broccoli and Summer the steak and lobster.
Summer talks on and on about her father and the campaign and Chance goes into the fantasy. Chance is wearing a suit that fits him nicely. Chance and Summer lift their glasses and toast this overly priced glass of wine. Chance tells cheesy jokes and they both laugh like they're hilarious. Summer says her father has the perfect job for him and he asked specifically for him. (This is where we would start the West Wing fantasy, but I'm not real sure how to play this out so any ideas would be great.)
Chance snaps out of the fantasy when the check arrives. He looks down at the price in horror. Chance excuses himself to the bathroom.
In the bathroom Chance washes his face then stares at the mirror before breaking the 4th wall to tell us "Shit". Chance then looks to his left to see the bathroom attendant hold a towel in one hand and the other hand outstretched for a tip. Chance leaves the bathroom in hurry.
Summer is waiting for Chance when he exits and she says she paid the bill. Chance is relieved. As soon as they get out to the street the manager comes running toward them. They bolt down the street with Chance in a terror while Summer loves the thrill of not paying for the meal.
Summer is driving both of them back to her place. Chance doesn't know what to say beside ask her if she does this a lot. At that moment police lights flash behind them as they're being pulled over. Summer freaks out as she has illegal drugs on her(any ideas of what kind they should be would be great). Summer urges Chance to take the fall for her, but he refuses as the officer approaches the window Summer throws the bag of drugs on Chance's lap. Chance fumbles around with it before throwing it to the car floor. The officer says he caught them speeding. Just as the officer is shining his flashlight into the face of terrified Chance he gets called on his radio about a protest getting violent. (callback to Morgan's protest of Governor Wags. The officer tells them to have a good night and lets them off.
The next morning Chance walks into the Nowhere Cafe and spots Morgan sitting at a table. They beat around the bush for a moment about their nights before Chance admits her protest saved him.
(I would like to end it with some kind of callback to Jimmy. Somehow him not wanting to admit that Morgan was right about Summer and he was wrong.)
Let me know what you think.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Break the Story - "Back to the Past"
Because of all the pressures in his life, Chance wishes he lived in a simpler time.
We see his fantasy in black-and-white, as he finds himself in the '50s.
He learns that things were no simpler then.
Blog it and break it.
And have fun.
We see his fantasy in black-and-white, as he finds himself in the '50s.
He learns that things were no simpler then.
Blog it and break it.
And have fun.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Webisode Ideas
REMINDER: Each writer (or team of writers) must post three webisode ideas that have a beginning, middle, and end.
I'll select two ideas. Then, I'll set up a posting title for each of them.
Use the blog to start breaking those stories - just like you did on the pilot.
Then, we'll put them on the board Monday night.
Be clever, be creative, and have fun.
I'll select two ideas. Then, I'll set up a posting title for each of them.
Use the blog to start breaking those stories - just like you did on the pilot.
Then, we'll put them on the board Monday night.
Be clever, be creative, and have fun.
Pilot Outline
It is now past the midnight hour.
Outlines were due by 11:59pm.
Please turn in your award-winning outlines ASAP.
Thank you.
Outlines were due by 11:59pm.
Please turn in your award-winning outlines ASAP.
Thank you.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Pilot So Far
So just to be clear, let me know if there are any mistakes or if I've left anything out.
--Chance in apartment presents key to Carly, she rejects him with "Sorry, I've met someone else."
--Cut to: Nowhere Cafe (CARD: Three weeks later) --> Chance is venting to Jimmy (still thinking that Carly has left him for another man).
--Enter MORGAN --> thermos debate between Morgan and Jimmy; Chance taking Morgan's side.
--Enter Carly --> passionate lesbian kiss with Morgan; jaws drop and Jimmy rails on Chance.
--Fantasy --> Chance finds himself as an indecisive activist lesbian with the goal of winning Carly's affections by trying to be like Morgan.
--End Fantasy --> "I still don't get it." --> BLACK
Did I forget anything? Is the actual beats of the fantasy the only gray area?
-adam
--Chance in apartment presents key to Carly, she rejects him with "Sorry, I've met someone else."
--Cut to: Nowhere Cafe (CARD: Three weeks later) --> Chance is venting to Jimmy (still thinking that Carly has left him for another man).
--Enter MORGAN --> thermos debate between Morgan and Jimmy; Chance taking Morgan's side.
--Enter Carly --> passionate lesbian kiss with Morgan; jaws drop and Jimmy rails on Chance.
--Fantasy --> Chance finds himself as an indecisive activist lesbian with the goal of winning Carly's affections by trying to be like Morgan.
--End Fantasy --> "I still don't get it." --> BLACK
Did I forget anything? Is the actual beats of the fantasy the only gray area?
-adam
Monday, October 6, 2008
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