NBC's Movie
Mark
facts straight. I'm a little skeptical of airliner instruments failing.
Let's hope they had *good* advice on this. This sounds like it has
heavey hitter actors and could scare the fuckwads out of a few million
sleepwalkers. Or will this get shelved too?
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NBC hatches Y2K disaster picture
By Josef Adalian
NEW YORK (Variety) - Looking to take advantage of millennium madness,
NBC is working on``Y2K,'' a disaster picture that imagines
near-apocalyptic results brought about by the much-hyped computer bug.
The thriller stars Ken Olin (``L.A. Doctors'') as a techie trying to
save the United States from disasters caused by computer failures as
1999 turns into 2000.
The picture is the only announced broadcast project to date capitalizing
on concerns over the Y2K computer bug, in which machines interpret the
date 1/1/00 as Jan. 1, 1900. Analysts have predicted all sorts of
catastrophes as a result of the problem, though forecasts regarding the
actual impact of the bug vary widely.
In ``Y2K,'' the bug causes an East Coast power outage, ATM failures,
airliners whose instruments don't work and other assorted calamities.
Olin's character battles one of the biggest imagined consequences of the
bug when a nuclear power plant threatens to go into meltdown.
``Y2K'' also stars Joe Morton (``Terminator 2,'' ``The Astronaut's
Wife''), Ronny Cox (``Total Recall,'' ``Murder at 1600'') and Lauren Tom
(``Friends,'' ``Futurama''). Dick Lowry (``Atomic Train'') directs.
Reuters/Variety
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docd...@clark.net
Mark <ma...@mindsprin.com> wrote:
[snippissmus]
>Olin's character battles one of the biggest imagined consequences of the
>bug when a nuclear power plant threatens to go into meltdown.
'Captain, she'll not tek th' strrraiin... she's gonna blooo!' (tap tap
tappity tappity tap tap) 'There... I've vanquished that pesky ol' Y2K bug
once and for all!' 'Oh, my *hero*... come here and let me... ' (swell on
sleazy saxophone, fade to black, roll credits)
DD
David Ramsey
movie ought to be a minor insult to all the Henry Ahlgrims of the world
who have worked their arses off to make sure that such things *don't*
happen.
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docd...@clark.net
David Ramsey <dra...@voicecommander.com> wrote:
>Thanks, DD! You saved me the time to sit and watch it. ;-)
No trouble at all, Mr Ramsey... and if it frees you up to put in a few
more billable hours so much the better.
>Actually the
>movie ought to be a minor insult to all the Henry Ahlgrims of the world
>who have worked their arses off to make sure that such things *don't*
>happen.
Didn't you know, Mr Ramsey... *I* put in time on a Y2K project, as well!
In the scenario I scripted The Hero was not only glad to see the Love
Interest... he had a can of eel in his pocket.
DD
Mark
>
> Naw, they'll just have the HardWorkingSuitBoys SaveTheDay at the very end,
> proving once and for all to the sixen that They Can Take Care Of It.
>
> They'll go back to sleep then.
I'm not so sure they'll all go back to sleep if the good guys win.
There are plenty of people that get hurt even when the good guys win.
In this case it's the totally unprepared people that will most likely be
harmed first, even if the good guys eventually get it under control.
Tom Beckner
>what they may, and may not, produce WRT y2k?
>
>Last we knew, the only explanation for the failure of one studio to
>release a y2k movie was the Conspiracy. Here, a y2k movie will be produced
>despite Official Policy.
>
>Did the Conspiracy somehow lose all of its power within the last couple of
>weeks? That's the only explanation I can think of, so therefore, it is a
>fact. Any oter explanation will be scoffed at, as we already know the
>Truth.
>
NBC is under license by the fedgov.
The storyline will be whatever fedgov wants it to be.
Tom Beckner
Duane
http://www.variety.com/article.asp?articleID=1117750412
it says, "for the full story, subscribe to 'Variety Extra' "
Anybody here subscribe to Variety Extra?
Mark <ma...@mindsprin.com> wrote in message
news:37B81C1F...@mindsprin.com...
> Looks like NBC will cash in soon. All I hope is that they have their
> facts straight. I'm a little skeptical of airliner instruments failing.
> Let's hope they had *good* advice on this. This sounds like it has
> heavey hitter actors and could scare the fuckwads out of a few million
> sleepwalkers. Or will this get shelved too?
>
> **************
> NBC hatches Y2K disaster picture
>
> By Josef Adalian
>
> NEW YORK (Variety) - Looking to take advantage of millennium madness,
> NBC is working on``Y2K,'' a disaster picture that imagines
> near-apocalyptic results brought about by the much-hyped computer bug.
>
> The thriller stars Ken Olin (``L.A. Doctors'') as a techie trying to
> save the United States from disasters caused by computer failures as
> 1999 turns into 2000.
>
> The picture is the only announced broadcast project to date capitalizing
> on concerns over the Y2K computer bug, in which machines interpret the
> date 1/1/00 as Jan. 1, 1900. Analysts have predicted all sorts of
> catastrophes as a result of the problem, though forecasts regarding the
> actual impact of the bug vary widely.
>
> In ``Y2K,'' the bug causes an East Coast power outage, ATM failures,
> airliners whose instruments don't work and other assorted calamities.
> Olin's character battles one of the biggest imagined consequences of the
> bug when a nuclear power plant threatens to go into meltdown.
>
David Astra
:> Wife''), Ronny Cox (``Total Recall,'' ``Murder at 1600'') and Lauren Tom
:> (``Friends,'' ``Futurama''). Dick Lowry (``Atomic Train'') directs.
The guy who directed "Atomic Train" is directing this.
I think that about says it all.
DA
docd...@clark.net
Hmmmm... I wonder if he'll quit, half-way through, and allow the project
to be finished up by Al Smithey?
DD
John Galt
docd...@clark.net wrote in message ...
>In article <37B83372...@voicecommander.com>,
>
<snip>
>
>Didn't you know, Mr Ramsey... *I* put in time on a Y2K project, as well!
>In the scenario I scripted The Hero was not only glad to see the Love
>Interest... he had a can of eel in his pocket.
>
>DD
And she (love interest) says: "Is that a can of eel in your pocket, or are
you just happy to see me?".
-JG
docd...@clark.net
Tom Beckner <tbec...@xout.erols.com> wrote:
[snippage]
>NBC is under license by the fedgov.
The accuracy of this assertion can be readily proven.
>
>The storyline will be whatever fedgov wants it to be.
The accuracy of this assertion cannot be readily proven.
DD
Scott
More like " Is that canned eel in your pocket, or just happy
sashimi?"...
Mark
>
> will be those who don't have three days worth of Campbell's Soup.
>
Exactly what kind of Campbells soup are you referring to? There is a
big difference between tomato and minestrone.
Mark
>
> Thanks, DD! You saved me the time to sit and watch it. ;-) Actually the
> movie ought to be a minor insult to all the Henry Ahlgrims of the world
> who have worked their arses off to make sure that such things *don't*
> happen.
>
TV programming in general is an insult to us all. I hope I see the day
when I can get the balls to smash it with my ax. I think I'll have to
wait at least until the NFL season ends. My fondest wish is to don the
goggles and gloves, and smash it while Jerry Springbrain is on.
Mark
>
> what they may, and may not, produce WRT y2k?
>
That's a good question. There could be several answers to it. The TV
version might satisfy a censor in any number of ways that Holy_wood did
not.
The excuse given for shelving the movie was a joke - fantasy. You have
an anti-conspriacy vein to your personality, that is plain to see. What
do you think they do in boardrooms, plan ethical business maneuvers all
the time?
Have you ever sniffed a lie even when you didn't have the facts?
If you are being lied to by an organization, is there any way there is
*not* a conspiracy behind the lie? Or do you think the CIO just goes
off and lies while the CEO and VPs don't expect it?
docd...@clark.net
<eskw...@SPAMBLOCK.shore.net> wrote:
>docd...@clark.net wrote:
>
>|>NBC is under license by the fedgov.
>
>| The accuracy of this assertion can be readily proven.
>
>|>
>|>The storyline will be whatever fedgov wants it to be.
>
>| The accuracy of this assertion cannot be readily proven.
>
>
Ummmmm... maybe.
DD
Mark
>
> NBC is under license by the fedgov.
>
>
I have seen instances where NBC seemed to have a peculiarly cozy
relationship with certain government agencies like NASA. Thought it was
odd. It seems to make sense that they would perceive a need to get to
us through that medium. CNN covers the cable people and NBC the netverk
people, it seems. CNN is so pathetic that they even had Algore do a
Larry show one night. Christianne Armanpour is married to Jim
whatshisface at the State Department. Now *there* is an objective
source of information on the war in Yugoslavia! And they laugh at
Worldnet and FoxNews for employing Dave Hackworth?
docd...@clark.net
Mark <ma...@mindsprin.com> wrote:
[snippolinio]
>And they laugh at
>Worldnet and FoxNews for employing Dave Hackworth?
Which 'they'? I know a couple or three 'theys' who laugh at Worldnet and
FoxNews because 'they' say... it is laughable.
DD
Mark
>
>
> >Exactly what kind of Campbells soup are you referring to? There is a
> >big difference between tomato and minestrone.
>
>
Was the flick with Long Dong Silver in it?
Charles James Hoyenski III
taking the risks of a fine/reprimand from say the FCC, $$ will
always win out.
eskw...@SPAMBLOCK.shore.net wrote:
>
> Mark <ma...@mindsprin.com> wrote:
>
> | Looks like NBC will cash in soon.
>
> What happened to the Government Conspiracy which instructs the media as to
> what they may, and may not, produce WRT y2k?
>
> release a y2k movie was the Conspiracy. Here, a y2k movie will be produced
> despite Official Policy.
>
> Did the Conspiracy somehow lose all of its power within the last couple of
> weeks? That's the only explanation I can think of, so therefore, it is a
> fact. Any oter explanation will be scoffed at, as we already know the
> Truth.
>
> =========================================================
> --------...@shore.net------------
> =========================================================
Charles James Hoyenski III
FCC (Federal Communications Commission), only if the government
deems that they are causing a panic (albeit, like crying fire in
a movie theater), will they fine or reprimand them. I'ts still a
free nation guys, and freedom of speech is still the law, the only
network that ALWAYS does the governments talking is CNN, whose
founder, Ted Turner, also gave the UN a billion bucks.
eskw...@SPAMBLOCK.shore.net wrote:
>
> |>
>
>
> But does any of this readily prove anything regarding DD's sense of humor?
>
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> =========================================================
Preston Crawford
> Yeah, but this is *television*. Psychodrama Central. The "totally
unprepared"
> will be those who don't have three days worth of Campbell's Soup.
Heh. Good one. I'm very afraid of this movie. Afraid of how bad it is going
to be.
Preston
A.Lizard
wrote:
>Mark <ma...@mindsprin.com> wrote:
>
>| Looks like NBC will cash in soon.
>
>What happened to the Government Conspiracy which instructs the media as to
>what they may, and may not, produce WRT y2k?
Your organization's internal mailing list server is down AGAIN?
Perhaps you should catch one of your fellow conspirators in
e-mail and ask for an update. Has your payroll server gone down
for Y2K reasons as well? I can understand your interest as to
what happened to the conspiracy.
sEkrEt cOnspIratOrs should not use NT servers for internal
conspiracy support, no matter how kOOL and rAd you think that
technology is. Nor should you be asking about this on a public
newsgroup.
A.Lizard
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Mike Schneider
> Tom Beckner wrote:
> >
> > NBC is under license by the fedgov.
> >
> > The storyline will be whatever fedgov wants it to be.
> >
>
> I have seen instances where NBC seemed to have a peculiarly cozy
> relationship with certain government agencies like NASA. Thought it was
> odd. It seems to make sense that they would perceive a need to get to
> us through that medium. CNN covers the cable people and NBC the netverk
> people, it seems. CNN is so pathetic that they even had Algore do a
> Larry show one night. Christianne Armanpour is married to Jim
> whatshisface at the State Department. Now *there* is an objective
> source of information on the war in Yugoslavia! And they laugh at
> Worldnet and FoxNews for employing Dave Hackworth?
The president of NBC himself reportedly fired much-liked comedian Norm
McDonald (of Saturday Night Live) for using his "Weekend Update" skit to
poke fun at government explanations for TWA-800 and Vince Foster.
Mike Schneider, VRWC Sentinel Outpost. "Autoguns, on-line!" +--+--+--+
Reply to mike1@@@winternet.com sans two @@, or your reply won't reach me.
We are, and long have been, at a point where the entire concept of
"thinking" as a human activity practical for the purpose of addressing the
issues we're sorting through, must be re-built from the ground up, like some
ancient edifice lost. Unless and until that happens, there is virtually no
hope of avoiding *war* with the socialists, because that is the only
alternative to reason. -- Billy Beck
docd...@clark.net
Mike Schneider <ho...@screaminjesus.com> wrote:
[snippage]
> The president of NBC himself reportedly fired much-liked comedian Norm
>McDonald (of Saturday Night Live) for using his "Weekend Update" skit to
>poke fun at government explanations for TWA-800 and Vince Foster.
Ummmmm... who reported this, please, and where?
DD
Mark
>
>
> I think that by definition, a lie by an organization is a conspiracy. But
> what's your point? That conspiracies exist? If so, I'd agree with you,
> but such an assertion is of little value when examining a situation about
> which you have few facts.
>
Well, it's a case of keeping the shit detector sharp! Radar should not
be turned off if you have it.
Frank Ney
Charles James Hoyenski III <hoye...@compuserve.com> to write:
>I'ts still a
>free nation guys, and freedom of speech is still the law,
Tell that to the people who find themselves under SS snipers for protesting
Clinton's moral failures on private property, after they are removed from
public property by the same SS.
We're going to have a Tianemen Square of our own real soon now...
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A.Lizard
<hoye...@compuserve.com> wrote:
>The license they have from the federal government is from the
>FCC (Federal Communications Commission), only if the government
>deems that they are causing a panic (albeit, like crying fire in
>a movie theater), will they fine or reprimand them. I'ts still a
>free nation guys, and freedom of speech is still the law, the only
>network that ALWAYS does the governments talking is CNN, whose
>founder, Ted Turner, also gave the UN a billion bucks.
Correct, but totally irrelevant.
The question isn't regulatory in that sense of the word. Let's
say that NBC wants to buy another media outlet in a city where
it's parent company owns the only major newspaper and a radio
station or two or needs some other sort of favor, i.e. bending of
the rules, finding favorable interpretations, etc. from the FCC
and other regulatory agencies.
It's a quid pro quo sort of thing. Either NBC gives the
Administration in power what it wants most of the time or their
phone calls don't get answered and their business plans WILL get
interfered with sooner or later. NBC isn't going to make a "stand
on principle" unless it profits its most important stockholders
to do so and neither will any other major media organization.
A.Lizard
>eskw...@SPAMBLOCK.shore.net wrote:
>>
>> docd...@clark.net wrote:
>>
>> |>NBC is under license by the fedgov.
>>
>> | The accuracy of this assertion can be readily proven.
>>
>> |>
>> |>The storyline will be whatever fedgov wants it to be.
>>
>> | The accuracy of this assertion cannot be readily proven.
>>
>> But does any of this readily prove anything regarding DD's sense of humor?
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docd...@clark.net
Frank Ney <cro...@barkingmad.org> wrote:
>On Mon, 16 Aug 1999 21:32:48 -0700, an orbiting mind control laser caused
>
>>I'ts still a
>>free nation guys, and freedom of speech is still the law,
>
>Clinton's moral failures on private property, after they are removed from
>public property by the same SS.
How did you find out about this, Mr Ney... didn't the Great Police Media
Conglomerate remove *any* trace of these poor peoples' bullet-ridden
corpses from the public airways?
>
>We're going to have a Tianemen Square of our own real soon now...
*Just* like all the other ones we've had, I am sure!
DD