We are releasing the 7th episode this week, then the writers need to edit the season finale and ship them to the network and we will be complete with this season! Then we will start filming a bit over the holidays, I'm sure the cast won't mind since they'll be trading in dreary weather for sunny Bottom Beach. The first two episodes are pretty much filmed from this current season's work, but we need to film a few scenes with Montana and Ruth and Jasmine as well as some scenes with Alexis and Josie in order to complete them.
I looked at the sorority house and pretty much decided that I hate it. The crew is tearing it down right now. The wardrobe staff is working overtime to create the sorority tee shirts that are required for the first scene and now the crew has a new plans (based off sorority houses on the coast and other islands) and they will be building that-I expect it to be finished in a few simdays in time for filming of the sorority house scenes. Also we've been thinking about moving some of the women into the dorms, or another beach house. Based off this season's finale, we have the opportunity to move one set of the characters since we're using 3rd party contractors for that set and for another set location. In fact, I hate the other set as well...perhaps we should start a fire in the complex forcing the residents to move....hmmmm, perhaps we'll just simply move the characters to a new place and not address it in the story. I mean, if we make minor changes to make filming more conducive (larger rooms, better lighting, etc) the audience may not notice that much. Oh well, the crew is busy enough with rebuilding the sorority house and the boardwalk for this season and we might have to build the off set locale that we were scouting for earlier. Using public places produces all sorts of problems from walk-on and extras, but on-set locations are just as hard, we have to fly in extras to be used for the scenes. Grrr, I hate hiring new cast members, especially if they're just fillers!
besos
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Monday, November 20, 2006
O Happy Day
I am in a jolly mood, I actually hate that word...jolly. I am in a jublient mood. My assistant reported that we were able to contact the model from MMAM and she has agreed to join the show once her stint is complete with the series. Now the writers can add her character. With Montana joining for a more 'permenent' status (her role will shake up things at Pahala a bit and make life a bit miserable for a few of the residents) and this new character, we will increase the cast by two sims, for now. I like to remind them that they don't have job security since thier storylines might end aruptly or at least temporarily. We have a season to think about the MMAM's character and how she will fit in with the current cast. Obviously her character will be a sexpot (is that a word?) and her confidence will contrast nicely with the fallen nature of a few characters by the third season (well, actually fifth season, which reminds me, we need to decide how we're terming the seasons and the episodes). So we're looking in more detail at Montana's character.
The writers are reworking Carli's (Hazel Starr) storylines to be a bit sooner, so we can get this work out of her in the next few seasons (perhaps even starting next season) before the anti-aging wavier expires. This means, Missy's (Alexis) and Randy's (Beck) storylines will be rearranged and we won't be calling in that extra actress like I wanted. But we can bring in the other actress a bit later after Carli's storyline is complete and wrapped up and she is released from the show.
During my trip this weekend, I thought a lot about Sierra (Tatiana) and her storylines. I want to explore her relationships (or lack thereof) and perhaps bring back a past character. If we go this route, I have the perfect actress in mind, though it will be a shame since the role will be temporary and once we use her for the series, we can't reuse her later as a different character, (which might not be that bad since I actually was considering her for another project). Sierra seems to be going in an inward direction, unlike some of the other characters who will have external demons to wrestle with.
A few of the male cast members have approached the writing staff and complained that they feel thier roles are lacking , unlike the female cast members whom seem to have starring roles. Well, most of the writing staff are female sims and I don't know how accuractly they can write about the male prespective, but they have started giving them more lines and not so much of a reactive nature. One upcoming storyline will directly involve one of the male characters and require his scripts and lines to be more substantial. Otherwise, the guys have more of supporting roles-in fact we're debating about keeping a male character. He's pretty much dead space, but an important part to the female character he's partnered to, so even though he's pretty much a lap dog we can't get rid of him...or maybe we can...mmm
besos
The writers are reworking Carli's (Hazel Starr) storylines to be a bit sooner, so we can get this work out of her in the next few seasons (perhaps even starting next season) before the anti-aging wavier expires. This means, Missy's (Alexis) and Randy's (Beck) storylines will be rearranged and we won't be calling in that extra actress like I wanted. But we can bring in the other actress a bit later after Carli's storyline is complete and wrapped up and she is released from the show.
During my trip this weekend, I thought a lot about Sierra (Tatiana) and her storylines. I want to explore her relationships (or lack thereof) and perhaps bring back a past character. If we go this route, I have the perfect actress in mind, though it will be a shame since the role will be temporary and once we use her for the series, we can't reuse her later as a different character, (which might not be that bad since I actually was considering her for another project). Sierra seems to be going in an inward direction, unlike some of the other characters who will have external demons to wrestle with.
A few of the male cast members have approached the writing staff and complained that they feel thier roles are lacking , unlike the female cast members whom seem to have starring roles. Well, most of the writing staff are female sims and I don't know how accuractly they can write about the male prespective, but they have started giving them more lines and not so much of a reactive nature. One upcoming storyline will directly involve one of the male characters and require his scripts and lines to be more substantial. Otherwise, the guys have more of supporting roles-in fact we're debating about keeping a male character. He's pretty much dead space, but an important part to the female character he's partnered to, so even though he's pretty much a lap dog we can't get rid of him...or maybe we can...mmm
besos
Friday, November 17, 2006
Move Along
The quad is complete, so I will be moving on the next simday into the home. I'm charging the other residents $800/simday for rent. The set-up is nice, a large fence surrounds the property, then you enter a courtyard and the main building. A large kitchen and living area branch off to the sides and upstairs there are four bedrooms with ensuite baths. The bedrooms are accesible by the balcony.
Montana Rolfe is available to join the cast on a more permenant basis (no one in the cast has job security, it keeps them on thier toes and makes them work harder and give me quality performances.) Apparently Lock Bay was canceled (that happens in this industry, some projects get canceled before they even aire) and she is now free. We're waiting on her to return the contract.
I'm in a restless mood, I might take the jet to Italy this weekend and see the family and check on the latest designs from A.Pentragnani and make sure they're progressing. We hired a model for the new collection (it will be a teen collection, tentatively called ReTroe), but we've been mum on details until closer to the show.
besos
Montana Rolfe is available to join the cast on a more permenant basis (no one in the cast has job security, it keeps them on thier toes and makes them work harder and give me quality performances.) Apparently Lock Bay was canceled (that happens in this industry, some projects get canceled before they even aire) and she is now free. We're waiting on her to return the contract.
I'm in a restless mood, I might take the jet to Italy this weekend and see the family and check on the latest designs from A.Pentragnani and make sure they're progressing. We hired a model for the new collection (it will be a teen collection, tentatively called ReTroe), but we've been mum on details until closer to the show.
besos
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Pre-Production Moving Slowly
Pre-Production is moving along slowly, the construction for the sorority house started yesterday. I have scouts looking for furnishings and decor for the set, all in the sorority house's signature color: red. I am going to have the costume designer create a sorority shirt for the sisters of Alpha Alpha Var to wear in the opening scene and another signature sorority outfit for the sisters to wear in a ceremony planned for the season as well. Missy's haircolor turned out ok, we're going to fit Alexis for the style today, so hopefully it will go well.
We're scouting about for a set location for a ski resort. It will be too hard to recreate the vibe of a ski lodge on the studio lot, so we're going to send the cast on location. Brrr, I hope they have plenty of scarves. I also hope the security is good, I hate having to manage extras and random sims that walk onto the set. Speaking of set: we might have to rebuild the boardwalk, apparently the sand we shipped in is no longer in stock and there is the strangest thing happening on the lot. We laid down "sand" carpet, but I am not pleased with the look, I think we'll have to bulldoze it and start again.
I have good news. My scouts have finally gotten word to the MMAM house and once my chosen one's stint with MMAM is complete, I will send her a contract for a permenant role on Pahala Shore. The writers are developing her background and trying to find the best way to ease her into the show. I'm still waiting on Montana to get back to me regarding the possibility of her joining Pahala Shore full-time. We'll see. Montana has completed her make-up, but we're still putting her through wardrobe. We're also looking for extras for the sorority house. Also, Hazel Starr finally flew into the set, we had the hardest time getting her a temporary anti-aging wavier due to her appearence on the show, but we got it, but since it is temporary we need to push up her storylines and then ship her off to boarding school.
The episodes have been edited, there remains only the finale to edit and ship to the network. We're shipping this month's episodes out this week, so hopefully it will hit the air this week and next week. Once the finale is edited, the writing staff will be free to work on next season's scripts more closely and we will begin filming soon.
On a personal note, I am meeting with lawyers and Tatiana and other interested investors in her resturaunt this afternoon. We should have a contract finalized today. Also, construction of the quadplex is due to start today. I love these times of rest, no hurrying back and forth downtown, simply planning and building and planning. Ahhh...
besos
We're scouting about for a set location for a ski resort. It will be too hard to recreate the vibe of a ski lodge on the studio lot, so we're going to send the cast on location. Brrr, I hope they have plenty of scarves. I also hope the security is good, I hate having to manage extras and random sims that walk onto the set. Speaking of set: we might have to rebuild the boardwalk, apparently the sand we shipped in is no longer in stock and there is the strangest thing happening on the lot. We laid down "sand" carpet, but I am not pleased with the look, I think we'll have to bulldoze it and start again.
I have good news. My scouts have finally gotten word to the MMAM house and once my chosen one's stint with MMAM is complete, I will send her a contract for a permenant role on Pahala Shore. The writers are developing her background and trying to find the best way to ease her into the show. I'm still waiting on Montana to get back to me regarding the possibility of her joining Pahala Shore full-time. We'll see. Montana has completed her make-up, but we're still putting her through wardrobe. We're also looking for extras for the sorority house. Also, Hazel Starr finally flew into the set, we had the hardest time getting her a temporary anti-aging wavier due to her appearence on the show, but we got it, but since it is temporary we need to push up her storylines and then ship her off to boarding school.
The episodes have been edited, there remains only the finale to edit and ship to the network. We're shipping this month's episodes out this week, so hopefully it will hit the air this week and next week. Once the finale is edited, the writing staff will be free to work on next season's scripts more closely and we will begin filming soon.
On a personal note, I am meeting with lawyers and Tatiana and other interested investors in her resturaunt this afternoon. We should have a contract finalized today. Also, construction of the quadplex is due to start today. I love these times of rest, no hurrying back and forth downtown, simply planning and building and planning. Ahhh...
besos
Friday, November 10, 2006
Work Work Work
Pahala Shore is moving along. The cast have all renewed thier contracts and most of them have settled back in thier studio suites and are exploring the new location. We had to move the production due to the distractions around the set, the new location is much better and we have beefed up the security.
Most of the wardrobe is set for the season, now most of the cast members are visiting the make-up department for new looks for thier characters. Missy's look is giving us the hardest trouble. We might have to custom create her look. We want her to have soft flowing waves and curls, but on the long side (maybe shoulder-length) with platinum blond locks-like the dye Lyran's Sims specializes in. It is interesting, her storyline this season needs the most custom designed items, we have to design a nightgown for her as well this season.
The writing staff has been working overtime on the episodes for this month. They still need to be edited and sent to the studio to be aired, I can't belived that we're so behind! I had a family emergency in Italy that I left for at the beginning of this week and the staff simply slacked off! Grrr...heads will roll! Now we need to aire two episodes back to back in order to ensure that they are aired before the holidays.
Chad and Beck are not getting along too well, I don't really care what they do as long as their work is still great. It doesn't matter too much since Randy and Russel are not the best of friends, but then again, they're not exactly butting heads over a woman. I wonder where this will head. The cast dynamics have shifted a bit since Timothy is gone and Montana is here. She's a different breed and a lot of the cast members don't know too much about her, especially since she's still commuting due to her mini-series.
I want to start filming more episodes before things get hetic here, I'm moving again. Actually I'm buying a quadplex and renting out the spaces to three other women (they used to own a business, but a recent lawsuit has forced them to close the business and liguidate thier assets in order to pay a fine.) The quad is actually quite interesting in it's architecture. It's designed in a tuscany style villa with four seperate private areas/villas and shared common spaces (kitchens, entertaining room, pools, etc). The view of downtown is still wonderful, I think I will make much more money off of this venture. I'm also in the process of buying the '59 Diner to add to my portfolio (I have The Blue Diamond Casino, Pennelson Production Company, Pennelson Talent Agency, etc) as well as aquiring the family design firm A.Pentragnani. My silly niece has decided to pop back up again. She's still living in the jungle swinging from trees, but there is no word of her child. I wish she were more like her brother, mature and capable of handling the Pentragnani assets and responsibilities.
besos
Most of the wardrobe is set for the season, now most of the cast members are visiting the make-up department for new looks for thier characters. Missy's look is giving us the hardest trouble. We might have to custom create her look. We want her to have soft flowing waves and curls, but on the long side (maybe shoulder-length) with platinum blond locks-like the dye Lyran's Sims specializes in. It is interesting, her storyline this season needs the most custom designed items, we have to design a nightgown for her as well this season.
The writing staff has been working overtime on the episodes for this month. They still need to be edited and sent to the studio to be aired, I can't belived that we're so behind! I had a family emergency in Italy that I left for at the beginning of this week and the staff simply slacked off! Grrr...heads will roll! Now we need to aire two episodes back to back in order to ensure that they are aired before the holidays.
Chad and Beck are not getting along too well, I don't really care what they do as long as their work is still great. It doesn't matter too much since Randy and Russel are not the best of friends, but then again, they're not exactly butting heads over a woman. I wonder where this will head. The cast dynamics have shifted a bit since Timothy is gone and Montana is here. She's a different breed and a lot of the cast members don't know too much about her, especially since she's still commuting due to her mini-series.
I want to start filming more episodes before things get hetic here, I'm moving again. Actually I'm buying a quadplex and renting out the spaces to three other women (they used to own a business, but a recent lawsuit has forced them to close the business and liguidate thier assets in order to pay a fine.) The quad is actually quite interesting in it's architecture. It's designed in a tuscany style villa with four seperate private areas/villas and shared common spaces (kitchens, entertaining room, pools, etc). The view of downtown is still wonderful, I think I will make much more money off of this venture. I'm also in the process of buying the '59 Diner to add to my portfolio (I have The Blue Diamond Casino, Pennelson Production Company, Pennelson Talent Agency, etc) as well as aquiring the family design firm A.Pentragnani. My silly niece has decided to pop back up again. She's still living in the jungle swinging from trees, but there is no word of her child. I wish she were more like her brother, mature and capable of handling the Pentragnani assets and responsibilities.
besos
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Work for Season 4 Moving Along
We sent out the first few scripts to the cast. So now every cast member has two scripts and are expected to learn thier lines for filming. The costume designer has submitted a mark-up of the possible clothing for the cast for the season. It is easier to observe the continuity of the characters's clothing and note any obvious glares in the system. We made a few minor changes, I felt that Nailah's original wardrobe did not convey her character's innocent qualities enough nor reflected on her background as the daughter of a minister, so we completely revamped her wardrobe. I think the wardrobe for Missy are dead on. They reveal her meticulous behavior and her need for keeping apprearences, also Opal's (Montana Rolfe) wardrobe was another hole-in-one as it showcased her haughty attitude.
Speaking of Montana, I found out that her soap, Lock Bay, is slated as a mini-series. So now there is the possibility of signing her for a full time role on the soap. This would alter Roxy's storyline for season 5, not much though, simply her locale would change. We'll have to think about it. Right now Roxy's in a good place-both sides of her personality are being appealed (she's enrolled in advanced molecular chemistry classes while enjoying her job at the design firm), Opal could shake things up a bit. Well, that means more thinking.
The schedule for the remainder of this year is complete:
November: Wardrobe. Cast members are expected to arrive at the studio for wardrobe fittings and make-up and hair experimentation. Once thier character's clothing and hair and make-up have been chosen for the season, the cast is free to return to thier native hoods for a brief holiday.
December: Read-Thrus. Cast members are expected to arrive to the studio for read thrus of the episodes and marking on the set. Once read-thrus and markings are done to the satisifaction of the director and producer, the cast is free to return to thier native hoods for a brief holiday before filming starts in the beginning of the year.
Well, I am off to another staff meeting, we're reviewing the set plans for the sorority house.
besos
Speaking of Montana, I found out that her soap, Lock Bay, is slated as a mini-series. So now there is the possibility of signing her for a full time role on the soap. This would alter Roxy's storyline for season 5, not much though, simply her locale would change. We'll have to think about it. Right now Roxy's in a good place-both sides of her personality are being appealed (she's enrolled in advanced molecular chemistry classes while enjoying her job at the design firm), Opal could shake things up a bit. Well, that means more thinking.
The schedule for the remainder of this year is complete:
November: Wardrobe. Cast members are expected to arrive at the studio for wardrobe fittings and make-up and hair experimentation. Once thier character's clothing and hair and make-up have been chosen for the season, the cast is free to return to thier native hoods for a brief holiday.
December: Read-Thrus. Cast members are expected to arrive to the studio for read thrus of the episodes and marking on the set. Once read-thrus and markings are done to the satisifaction of the director and producer, the cast is free to return to thier native hoods for a brief holiday before filming starts in the beginning of the year.
Well, I am off to another staff meeting, we're reviewing the set plans for the sorority house.
besos
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