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Pirates of the Caribbean: Community Prequel Script

I have and always will agree with those sentiments, Pieter. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yes.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":yes" border="0" alt="yes.gif" />
 
Yes, I agree Pieter. You should talk to the webmaster and see if we make any progress and do underline that part like you said. That is very important. We must make them understand that we are being professional about this, and we arent some blind, dumb fans who are making a piece of crap. Tell them we have a team and we explore all possibilities. In other words, MAKE US LOOK GOOD. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />
 
<!--quoteo(post=248906:date=Apr 4 2008, 12:37 PM:name=gunsmith)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (gunsmith @ Apr 4 2008, 12:37 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=248906"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->After this Mercers line we hear some really cool drum music and than, that cool the scene where Jack is having his George Washington moment.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I've been searching through the thread for the posts about Jack's George Washington moment, I remember that being pretty funny but I can't find it. What was that again?
 
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<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->They have arrived to Africa. Landing party (coulpe of boats) are coming towards the shore (Jack is standing in the first boat very proudly). Jacks boat is the first one to ''hit'' the beach. Jack steps down, makes a couple of steps forward ( in the background you can see EITC soldiers unloading their guns and stuff ).
Mercer is approaching Jack and he asks him the map that leads to the village. Jack doesnt give it to him becouse he's the captain...he will take them.
So Jack is looking at the map (who is upside down) and he turns towards ocean and he says something like:''this cant be right''. Then he realises that map is upside down so he turns the map as it should be and than off they go to the jungle.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
 
Thanks, Gun, now I remember <a href="http://forum.piratesahoy.net//index.php?s=&showtopic=10925&view=findpost&p=221365" target="_blank">George Washington's moment.</a> That was funny. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="xD:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" />
I'm wondering though, that is a very lighthearted moment, would it work with such a serious one coming up next (the slaves being rounded up in the village) or should we use this idea for another scene? Also, isn't our "turtle rock" marker pointing out where the village is so that they wouldn't need a map? Or do they still need to go find it through the jungle, which by the way makes it sound more like South America then Africa.
Four thirty in the morning here guys and I just woke up for a few minutes so I'm in a bit of a fog. Maybe this does all fit and I'm not seeing it. The GW scene is funny, just wondering if we should use it somewhere else, like when Jack goes to South America to search for the Inca treasure.
 
Personally I like that scene there. We can't be dramatic and serious all the time; we need to lighten up every now and then and this might just work. Just some weird Jack-ness before we go to the next dramatic scene. I think we the storyline we've got, we could make this a really dramatic film and I think we should try very hard to not do that. That's one of the things I didn't really like about PotC 2 and 3. There's should be some drama, but not very much. Mainly there should be interesting storyline, cool scenes and most of all: fun! <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />

We could write up a small e-mail that we could try to send off to Wordplayer's webmaster. Of course we should all agree on the e-mail before sending.

I think Turtle Rock would mark the place where they'd need to go ashore. Then they still need to find the village from there.

I figured I'd do some slight research on the actual geography of Ivory Coast and this is what I found:<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The southeastern region of Côte d'Ivoire is marked by coastal inland lagoons that starts at the Ghanaian border and stretch 300 km (190 miles) along the eastern half of the coast. [..] The Guinean forest-savanna mosaic belt extends across the middle of the country from east to west, and is the transition zone between the coastal forests and the interior savannas. [...] The terrain is mostly flat to undulating plains, with mountains in the northwest. The lowest elevation in Côte d'Ivoire is at sea level on the coasts. [...] The climate of Côte d'Ivoire is generally warm and humid, ranging from equatorial in the southern coasts to tropical in the middle and semiarid in the far north. [...] Natural hazards include the heavy surf and the lack of natural harbors on the coast; during the rainy season torrential flooding is a danger.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->Source: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_C%C3%B4te_d%27Ivoire" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_...B4te_d%27Ivoire</a>
I also searched for some photo's and found these:
<a href="http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/22035/99728/f/1633900-Atlantic-coast-Cote-d-Ivoire-0.jpg" target="_blank">http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/22035/99...-d-Ivoire-0.jpg</a>
<a href="http://cache.virtualtourist.com/1401720-San_Pedro_Beach_Cote_dIvoire-Cote_DIvoire.jpg" target="_blank">http://cache.virtualtourist.com/1401720-Sa...ote_DIvoire.jpg</a>
<a href="http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/62/59/22565962.jpg" target="_blank">http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/det...59/22565962.jpg</a>
Just to give us some idea where they're actually landing. Looks to me like it could work. There IS a jungle near the coastline on those photo's.
 
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I think Turtle Rock would mark the place where they'd need to go ashore. Then they still need to find the village from there.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Exactly!


But back to the ship... are we changing anything in that part i quote earlier?
Are we putting in Mercers line there?
 
We can add that line or Mercer's. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yes.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":yes" border="0" alt="yes.gif" />
 
So update the script and lets move on. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />
 
<!--quoteo(post=249095:date=Apr 5 2008, 07:02 AM:name=Pieter Boelen)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pieter Boelen @ Apr 5 2008, 07:02 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=249095"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Personally I like that scene there. We can't be dramatic and serious all the time; we need to lighten up every now and then and this might just work. Just some weird Jack-ness before we go to the next dramatic scene. I think we the storyline we've got, we could make this a really dramatic film and I think we should try very hard to not do that. That's one of the things I didn't really like about PotC 2 and 3. There's should be some drama, but not very much. Mainly there should be interesting storyline, cool scenes and most of all: fun! <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I agree, we can go up and down and that scene would work there. I just wanted to make sure that we are all on the same page before we go forward.

<!--quoteo(post=249095:date=Apr 5 2008, 07:02 AM:name=Pieter Boelen)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pieter Boelen @ Apr 5 2008, 07:02 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=249095"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I think Turtle Rock would mark the place where they'd need to go ashore. Then they still need to find the village from there.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
That's good. We could also add now to the scene a bit if we want, have them going through the jungle. One thing, are we going to have Mercer order the marines off the ship at a different time or will they come off with Jack?
 
I think it's simplest to just have Mercer order the marines along with them. Then Jack asks Mercer what they need them for and Mercer says something like "Better safe than sorry" or something to that effect. Jack seems suspicious of Mercer's intentions, but doesn't say anything. Then a couple of shots of Jack, Mercer, Edwards and the marines walking through the jungle and then onto the village scenes. I don't think there's much to be gained here by complicating things with Mercer ordering the marines to come later. But I don't think it really matters that much either way. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dunno.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":shrug" border="0" alt="dunno.gif" />
 
Just jotting down some preliminary thoughts.


MERCER
(Walks up to Jack)
Okay Mr. Sparrow, since we have arrived
at the marker, lets have that map,
if you please.

JACK
Captain Sparrow. (He corrects him)
And as such I'll be leading the way
Mr. Mercer.

(Jack orders the ship secured and arranges
a landing party)

MERCER
We'll be needing a marine contingent
as well to come ashore with us.

JACK
(suspicious)
Why is that? Are we taking something
we shouldn't from this village?

MERCER
That's on a need to know basis, Mr. Sparrow.

JACK
Captain. (Jack corrects him again)
And what if I need to know now,
Mr. Mercer?

MERCER
Then you will need to wait.

JACK
(Muttering to himself)
I need to be rid of you is what I
need.

(Jack orders a small contingent of marines
to accompany the boarding party)

(The party assembles on a sandy beach next
to Turtle rock, in front of them lies a vast
expanse of jungle.)

JACK
(With great authority, he holds the map out
in front of him and barks out an order)
We will be proceeding in a westerly direction......

MERCER
(Grabs the map)
Easterly direction. Your holding the map
upside down... (he hands the map back to
Jack and shakes his head, adding in disgust)
Captain.

(Jack sheepishly takes the map from Mercer.)
 
How's this?


INT. WICKED WENCH, JACKS OFFICE - DAY

Jack is seen standing in his office, with his back to the door, looking through the stern windows.
Footsteps are heard. Jack turns his head slightly towards the door.
Mercer opens the door agressively and enters.


MERCER
(angry)
Mr. Sparrow. Are we running late? Again?!


JACK
Of course not. CAPTAIN Jack Sparrow is never late.


MERCER
Oh really? We should have come upon Turtle Rock several days ago! Beckett told me we'd be there on the 15th!
(pointing at him)


JACK
(turning to face Mercer)
Well, Beckett doesn't know much about sailing a ship then, does he? Navigation is not an exact science.
There's plenty of variables that can delay one. Wind, current, weather conditions, absence of rum.


MERCER
(getting more angry)
You'd better do something about that!


JACK
(cheerfully)
Right. I'll get the rum.


MERCER
(furious, draws his pistol)
Mr. Sparrow, would you like to be shot?


JACK
(still cheerful)
I'd rather get the rum.


MERCER
(cocks gun)


JACK
(holds up a finger)
Right. I'll summon some land for you straight away.


SAILOR
(entering Jack's office)
Capt'n! We have reached our destination.


MERCER
(gives Jack a stern look)


JACK
(smiles)
It's a gift, mate.


MERCER
(holsters gun)
I hope you never lose it, Mr. Sparrow.
For YOUR sake!


EXT. WICKED WENCH, MAIN DECK

Jack and Mercer walk out of Jack's office and onto the deck.
Edwards is looking through his spyglass.
Jack grabs his own spyglass and looks.


JACK
(giving his spyglass to Mercer)
There's your Turtle Rock.


Mercer grumbles as he takes the spyglass. Clearly he is disappointed.


JACK
Very impressive, Mr. Edwards. Impeccable timing.
(to the sailors)
Prepare the boats for landing!


EDWARDS
Aye aye, captain!


MERCER
Move it, you dogs! We ain't got all day!


SEA - DAY

Two boats are seen making their way to the shore. In the first boat,
JACK SPARROW is standing heroically in the front. As the boat bumps
into the shore, JACK steps from the bow onto the beach. His sailors
also get out. Then the second boat bumps into the shore and Mercer,
Edwards and a contigent of EITC marines get out.


JACK
(looking at the EITC marines)
So what do we need them for again?


MERCER
There might be a time when you'll be happy we took them.
Now let's have that map, if you please.


JACK
(giving Mercer a suspicious look)
As captain on this here venture of your'n, <i>I'll</i> be leadin' the way.


Jack grabs the map and his compass, looks at them, then turns towards the sea.


JACK
(putting the map down and looking at the Wench)
That can't be right.
(looks at the map again)
Oh!
(turns the map right-side-up and walks into the jungle)


Mercer rolls his eyes. Then he, Edwards and the EITC marines follow Jack into the jungle.


Several shots of the party walking through the jungle follow.
Then a native village appears.


JACK
Looks like we finally got there.


MERCER
About time.


JACK
I'll see if I can find the chief.


Jack walks off. Tia Dalma walks up to Jack.


TIA DALMA
Please follow me, Captain Jack Sparrow.


Jack looks confused, but follows Tia Dalma into a hut.
 
i'd change this

MERCER
Oh really? We should have come upon Turtle Rock several days ago! Beckett told me we'd be there on the 15th!
(pointing at him)

to this

MERCER
Oh really? We should have come upon Turtle Rock several days ago! Beckett <b>informed</b> me we'd be there on the 15th!
(pointing at him)

it sounds more like the language use at the time. 'told me' doesn't sound important enough.
 
Better. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/me.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":onya" border="0" alt="me.gif" />
 
I like that Pieter! <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":woot" border="0" alt="w00t.gif" />

The beach part is very good! Excelent!
Just like I pictured it.

But the part when they get to village needs some editing.
 
<!--quoteo(post=249449:date=Apr 6 2008, 03:26 PM:name=gunsmith)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (gunsmith @ Apr 6 2008, 03:26 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=249449"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->But the part when they get to village needs some editing.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->It most certainly does. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />
 
EXT. JUNGLE
EITC marines, Mercer and Jack are cutting though the
jungle. Wild animal are heard. Monkeys on trees.
Camera pans up and we see the village.

EXT. NATIVE VILLAGE

Jack:
(smiles, and looks at Mercer)
Told you I'll get us here.

The villagers spot the marines and most of
them hide in the huts.
Tia Dalma is also hiding and watching the situation from her hut.
Her face is hidden. Camera show only her eyes

Mercer:
If you will excuse me I have some business
to attend to.

Mercer and couple of marines go
towards the biggest hut in the village.
Jack starts walking around the village.

Tia Dalma:
(very silent and hidden)
Captain Jack Sparrow.

Jack turns towards her hut and starts
walking to it.

Tia Dalma:
(again very silent)
I've been waiting you for a long long
time, captain, Jack Sparrow.

Jack:
(looking very confused)
Who are you? How do you know my name?

Tia Dalma walks in the hut. Jack follows.

INT. TIA DALMA'S HUT

...

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Thats how I see it.
 
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