Zortic http://entireprizeenterprises.com/zortic Comic, parody and Science Fictiony adventure Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:05:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 What? And Give Up Show Business? – Act II Scene 1 http://entireprizeenterprises.com/zortic/2013/06/what-and-give-up-show-business-act-ii-scene-1/ http://entireprizeenterprises.com/zortic/2013/06/what-and-give-up-show-business-act-ii-scene-1/#comments Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:01:00 +0000 Mark Mekkes http://entireprizeenterprises.com/zortic/2013/06/what-and-give-up-show-business-act-ii-scene-1/ What? And Give Up Show Business? – Act II Scene 1

CUT TO EXT – Day, Mark is in his flying car trying to parallel park into a 3 dimensional space. MARK When you’re dealing with the fantastic abilities of science fiction technology, it’s sometimes easy to forget some of the limitations.]]> What? And Give Up Show Business? – Act II Scene 1

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EXT – Day, Mark is in his flying car trying to parallel park into a 3 dimensional space.

MARK

When you’re dealing with the fantastic abilities of science fiction technology, it’s sometimes easy to forget some of the limitations.

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CUT TO INT – Day Mark is standing in an art gallery gazing at a painting of the French Revolution. MARK It might be a bit subtle, but today’s comic is referencing the famous painting “Liberty Leading the People” by Eugène Delacroix.  I know you’ll recognize it when you see it.]]> What? And Give Up Show Business? – Act I Scene 7

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INT – Day Mark is standing in an art gallery gazing at a painting of the French Revolution.

MARK

It might be a bit subtle, but today’s comic is referencing the famous painting “Liberty Leading the People” by Eugène Delacroix.  I know you’ll recognize it when you see it.

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CUT TO INT – Day, Mark is in his studio moving from his word processor to his drawing board, while switching from his writer’s hat to his artist’s hat. MARK I really know how he feels.]]> What? And Give Up Show Business? – Act I Scene 6

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INT – Day, Mark is in his studio moving from his word processor to his drawing board, while switching from his writer’s hat to his artist’s hat.

MARK

I really know how he feels.

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CUT TO INT – Day Mark is in a sound studio dressed as John Lennon MARK Now if he were to do a rendition of Revolution from the White Album…]]> What? And Give Up Show Business? – Act I Scene 5

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INT – Day Mark is in a sound studio dressed as John Lennon

MARK

Now if he were to do a rendition of Revolution from the White Album…

]]> http://entireprizeenterprises.com/zortic/2013/05/what-and-give-up-show-business-act-i-scene-5/feed/ 2 What? And Give Up Show Business? – Act I Scene 4 http://entireprizeenterprises.com/zortic/2013/05/what-and-give-up-show-business-act-i-scene-4/ http://entireprizeenterprises.com/zortic/2013/05/what-and-give-up-show-business-act-i-scene-4/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 04:01:00 +0000 Mark Mekkes http://entireprizeenterprises.com/zortic/2013/05/what-and-give-up-show-business-act-i-scene-4/ What? And Give Up Show Business? – Act I Scene 4

CUT TO INT – Day, Mark is stewing over a set of blueprints. MARK This is about the time that Zortic discovers that the Entire Prize needs a top hatch.]]> What? And Give Up Show Business? – Act I Scene 4

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INT – Day, Mark is stewing over a set of blueprints.

MARK

This is about the time that Zortic discovers that the Entire Prize needs a top hatch.

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CUT TO INT – Day Mark is standing in front of a large chalkboard filled with a variety of complicated charts and math formulas. MARK Hopefully you’re not having any problem following the line of who’s creating diversions from whom.  I had to draw a flowchart for myself.]]> What? And Give Up Show Business? – Act I Scene 3

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INT – Day Mark is standing in front of a large chalkboard filled with a variety of complicated charts and math formulas.

MARK

Hopefully you’re not having any problem following the line of who’s creating diversions from whom.  I had to draw a flowchart for myself.

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CUT TO INT – Day, Mark is sitting on a stool delivering a “very special message”. MARK Remember kids, stay away from the funny cigarettes   Unless they allow you to fire a torpedo at a firing squad who is about to shoot you unjustly.]]> What? And Give Up Show Business? – Act I Scene 2

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INT – Day, Mark is sitting on a stool delivering a “very special message”.

MARK

Remember kids, stay away from the funny cigarettes   Unless they allow you to fire a torpedo at a firing squad who is about to shoot you unjustly.

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CUT TO INT – Night, Mark is standing in the middle of an opera stage dressed as an overweight Valkyrie woman. MARK Well folks, today’s strip is the start of the very last Zortic “book”.  That means this story is over, so is the strip.  There may still be some exciting Zortic projects in the future (I’m [...]]]> What? And Give Up Show Business? – Act I Scene 1

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INT – Night, Mark is standing in the middle of an opera stage dressed as an overweight Valkyrie woman.

MARK

Well folks, today’s strip is the start of the very last Zortic “book”.  That means this story is over, so is the strip.  There may still be some exciting Zortic projects in the future (I’m working on one particularly exciting one), but as a weekly strip, this will mark the end.  So sit back, relax and enjoy the grand finale!

]]> http://entireprizeenterprises.com/zortic/2013/04/what-and-give-up-show-business-act-i-scene-1/feed/ 6 The Movie Industry Strikes Back – Act IV Scene 8 http://entireprizeenterprises.com/zortic/2013/04/the-movie-industry-strikes-back-act-iv-scene-8/ http://entireprizeenterprises.com/zortic/2013/04/the-movie-industry-strikes-back-act-iv-scene-8/#comments Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:01:00 +0000 Mark Mekkes http://entireprizeenterprises.com/zortic/2013/04/the-movie-industry-strikes-back-act-iv-scene-8/ The Movie Industry Strikes Back – Act IV Scene 8

CUT TO INT – Day, Mark is standing at his front door with a stack of suitcases. MARK Well gang, it’s time for a vacation!  See you in a few months!]]> The Movie Industry Strikes Back – Act IV Scene 8

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INT – Day, Mark is standing at his front door with a stack of suitcases.

MARK

Well gang, it’s time for a vacation!  See you in a few months!

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CUT TO INT – Day, Mark is standing in front of a giant banner featuring the Zortic logo. MARK Dude!  The comic is named after you!!!]]> The Movie Industry Strikes Back – Act IV Scene 7

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INT – Day, Mark is standing in front of a giant banner featuring the Zortic logo.

MARK

Dude!  The comic is named after you!!!

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