Gems of Opportunity: Movie Concept: A Hip Hop Musical of "A Christmas Carol"

Hello All,

Every few years a new rendition of Mr. Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" appears for moviegoers pleasure. With each new rendition, appearing brings its own cultural interpretation of such a classical piece of English literature originally published December 19th, 1843.

My present-day interpretation of "A Christmas Carol" is set to our early 21st-century urban street Hip Hop theme. In the guise of a musical with all original movie soundtrack giving those Christmas Carols sung an urban remix treatment.

The 3 ghosts of Christmas can be played by famous hip-hop artists. For example one Afro-American such as "Snoop Dog", one Caucasian such as "Eminem" and one Latino under the Reggaeton Latin Hip Hop genre. Each Hip Hop Christmas ghost playing their own themed music melody when they make their introduction into the film. Of course both "Snoop Dog & Eminem" are only general examples of potential musicians to play those roles. I'm sure a litany of potential music artists could be made available through various recording music labels.

The role of Jacob Marley the former dead business partner of Ebenezer Scrooge. Can be modeled after Mr. Charles Dickens as an homage and a cameo appearance of the said English Author.

The musical movie will be set in the Winter of present-day Detroit Michigan. Whereas in March 2009 their unemployment rate is at 25%. Those are depression era unemployment figures from the 1930's. I would hope the movie is shot in Detroit Michigan in order to bring in local revenue and jobs to their community.

The Ebenezer Scrooge will be a heartless debt collector agency owner. As a statement of our Great Economic Recession the effects we're still experiencing long after the technical recession is over. Where this present day Scrooge disliking people in general employs harsh debt collection practices.

The Carolers in this musical will sing traditional Christmas songs all under a hip-hop blended remix. Perhaps including a few original hip-hop Christmas songs for good measure to the movie soundtrack. If the movie soundtrack proves to be a standalone hit aside from the movie itself. It will generate secondary income streams in areas such as Cd's, MP3 tracks, and Ringtones.

Of course, a Novel book deal could be the precursor to the movie. In order to create a novel adaption to the musical itself by generating buzz to the movie studios.

I have yet to experience a musical treatment to the classic "A Christmas Carol". Isn't it about time one is made for avid music listeners and moviegoers alike?

Ivan "Atrayo" Pozo-Illas, has devoted 22 years of his life to the pursuit of clairvoyant automatic writing channeling the Angelic host. Ivan is the author of the spiritual wisdom series of "Jewels of Truth" consisting of 3 volumes published to date. He also channels inspired conceptual designs that are multifaceted for the next society to come that are solutions based as a form of dharmic service. Numerous examples of his work are available at "Atrayo's Oracle" blog site of 12 years plus online. Your welcome to visit his website "Jewelsoftruth.us" for further information or to contact Atrayo directly.

Sci-Fi Movie Concept: "The Garden of Eden Discovered"

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From time to time I enjoy indulging myself with concepts related to the entertainment media. This concept entry is no different where by I'll be delving into a science-fiction movie platform that is borderline Biblical and Meta-Physical in nature.

As explained below here is the summary abstract for such a movie:

In the later 21st century both technologists and theologians will seek out the entrance to "The Garden of Eden" from the Torah, Bible, and the Quran. (including Apocrypha writings) Where according to the Biblical "Book of Genesis" chapter two it is guarded by Angels.

Leading such an expedition will be a biblical archaeologist in the same vein of "Indiana Jones", but with a Sci-Fi Twist. Secondary expedition members can consist of a comic-sidekick, brainy technologist, and a trusted loyal friend. (Similar to the away team formula used in the Star Gate SG-1 Tv series)

The Garden of Eden was / is at the mouth / source (base) of 4 rivers. That being the Euphrates, Tigris, Pison, and Gabon which the latter two rivers have long since disappeared. However according to a satellite in Geo-Synchronous Orbit the dried out river canals of the Pison and Gabon rivers will be discovered. (The History Channel recently televised on their cable Tv series "Decoding The Past". The discovery of the rivers of Pison & Gabon from a decommissioned CIA satellite Image)

Placing the "Garden of Eden" what is today in the "Persian Gulf". Similar to how the Mediterranean Ocean was formed by the collapse of a mountain ridge line bordering a large ocean. Causing a Tsunami effect and infilling a basin in a matter of Hours if not Days.

The intrepid explorers will first search by land in and around what was Ancient Babylon (modern day Iraq). All the while looking for clues leading them through out past known sites and ones yet undiscovered. Where finally they discover that the entrance to the "Garden of Eden" is within the "Persian Gulf" itself. In the depths underwater seeking a dimensional gateway guarded by Angels.

During the course of the movie plot line we'll discover more character background to our hero. The Biblical archaeologist was a former Vatican Priest where he left the Priesthood due to his obsession of locating the "Garden of Eden". His purpose is in finding the "Tree of Life" fabled to have been within the "Garden of Eden". His reason isn't his alone but driven by desperation led by the one remaining world government in the latter 21st century. Humanity is near extinction due to a global pandemic threatening not only humanity but all animal, flora, insect creatures on Earth itself.

The "Tree of Life" would be the universal cure all to all ailments plagued by mortality. Once the expedition discovers the underwater dimension gateway to the "Garden of Eden". Thus the hero must pass the virtuous test similar to the pursuit of "The Holy Grail". That only the "Pure of Heart" may pass, but will they ever return? Due to the fact of encountering a Physical landscape that would be the equivalent of Heaven on Earth. There is also the meta-physical and ethical struggle of unleashing the "Tree of Life" serum on the world. Making everything from Humans, animals, insects, and flora Immortal.

What will be the outcome?

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This sci-fi movie proposal would be excellent if broken up into a trilogy series. Creating a epic tale similar to J.R.R. Tolkeins "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy shot in New Zealand. Actually New Zealand can be the emphasis of the "Garden of Eden" within the movie. Where Ancient Babylon can be shot in present day Iraq offering much needed revenue to their current country.

Food for thought.