Masks Beget Masks: A TL for Vigilantes
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Here are a few PODs to flag that the Soviet Union and the Middle East are dissolving into chaos:
August 2, 1990: Soviet forces are deployed into Iraq to back the regime of Hamid Majid Mousa, with U.S. military forces deployed into Kuwait, sparking political tensions and civil unrest in the region,...
February 15, 1991: U.S. President David Duke begins the covert aid of Kurdish guerrillas led by Salah Omar al-Ali, despite concerns by Iran and Turkey, against the Soviet Union,...
March 1, 1991: Soviet military officials announce a "no-fly zone" over Iraq, fueling political tensions against the United States, Israel and Iran, sparking international attention,...
December 11, 1994: Chechen Uprising; Chechen leader Dzokhar Dudayev leads an armed uprising and insurrection in Grozny, in defiance of the Soviet government, triggering Soviet deployment of troops into the region,...
February 18, 1999: Iranian-backed Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim leads an armed insurrection against the Soviet sponsored government in Baghdad,...
September 18, 2002: Iraqi leader Hikmat Dawud Hakim proclaims that his country is on the verge of developing a nuclear weapons capability, sparking international attention,...
October 23, 2002: Dubrovka Theater Bombing; 172 people are killed in the bombing by Chechen guerrillas of the historic theater in Moscow, sparking outrage and civil unrest across the Soviet Union,...
June 12, 2014: Soviet troops are deployed into Iraq, as the country falls into civil war after Ali Khathem Aziz attempts to overthrow the government in a sectarian coup, sparking international attention and concern,...
December 10, 2017: Soviet military officials announce the immediate withdrawal of military forces in Iraq, fueling international attention and concern about the stability of the region,...
January 25, 2018: Muqtada al-Sadr launches a coup against the Iraqi government in Baghdad, fueling sectarian violence and civil unrest in the region,...
August 2, 1990: Soviet forces are deployed into Iraq to back the regime of Hamid Majid Mousa, with U.S. military forces deployed into Kuwait, sparking political tensions and civil unrest in the region,...
February 15, 1991: U.S. President David Duke begins the covert aid of Kurdish guerrillas led by Salah Omar al-Ali, despite concerns by Iran and Turkey, against the Soviet Union,...
March 1, 1991: Soviet military officials announce a "no-fly zone" over Iraq, fueling political tensions against the United States, Israel and Iran, sparking international attention,...
December 11, 1994: Chechen Uprising; Chechen leader Dzokhar Dudayev leads an armed uprising and insurrection in Grozny, in defiance of the Soviet government, triggering Soviet deployment of troops into the region,...
February 18, 1999: Iranian-backed Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim leads an armed insurrection against the Soviet sponsored government in Baghdad,...
September 18, 2002: Iraqi leader Hikmat Dawud Hakim proclaims that his country is on the verge of developing a nuclear weapons capability, sparking international attention,...
October 23, 2002: Dubrovka Theater Bombing; 172 people are killed in the bombing by Chechen guerrillas of the historic theater in Moscow, sparking outrage and civil unrest across the Soviet Union,...
June 12, 2014: Soviet troops are deployed into Iraq, as the country falls into civil war after Ali Khathem Aziz attempts to overthrow the government in a sectarian coup, sparking international attention and concern,...
December 10, 2017: Soviet military officials announce the immediate withdrawal of military forces in Iraq, fueling international attention and concern about the stability of the region,...
January 25, 2018: Muqtada al-Sadr launches a coup against the Iraqi government in Baghdad, fueling sectarian violence and civil unrest in the region,...
Here are some PODs to flag that the pieces are lining up:
September 18, 1952: Actor Charlie Chaplin is stabbed by vigilante (insert name here) in (insert place here), amidst accusations of being an alleged Communist sympathizer and "secret Jew",...
January 13, 1953: Soviet officials led by (insert name here) announce the arrest of vigilante (insert name here) in an alleged plot to assassinate Premier Joseph Stalin in Moscow,...
March 9, 1954: Journalist Edward R. Murrow is placed under house arrest for his active defiance of the rising "Blue Scare" led by Joseph McCarthy and (insert 2-3 names here) sparking international attention,...
July 30, 1956: (insert title here) directed by (insert name here) starring Bette Davis, openly challenges the "Blue Scare", leading to the film being banned in many areas until 198
March 15, 1957: (insert name here) Report; Political report by Joseph McCarthy and (insert 2-3 names here) asserts that "Jewish and homosexual persons have allowed the infiltration of American government..."
November 30, 1958: Hollywood Strike; Celebrities (insert 2-3 names) launch a strike, in solidarity with the Jewish community in defiance of the Thurmond Administration in Hollywood, California,...
January 20, 1960: Actor Kirk Douglas along with ( insert 2-3 names here) launch a strike in Hollywood, California, despite threats of violence by vigilante (insert name here) of (insert place here), sparking international attention,...
October 5, 1966 : (insert title here), directed by John Frankenheimer, starring (insert 2-3 names here) details the fear of an American vigilante being brainwashed by the Soviet Union,...
September 18, 1952: Actor Charlie Chaplin is stabbed by vigilante (insert name here) in (insert place here), amidst accusations of being an alleged Communist sympathizer and "secret Jew",...
January 13, 1953: Soviet officials led by (insert name here) announce the arrest of vigilante (insert name here) in an alleged plot to assassinate Premier Joseph Stalin in Moscow,...
March 9, 1954: Journalist Edward R. Murrow is placed under house arrest for his active defiance of the rising "Blue Scare" led by Joseph McCarthy and (insert 2-3 names here) sparking international attention,...
July 30, 1956: (insert title here) directed by (insert name here) starring Bette Davis, openly challenges the "Blue Scare", leading to the film being banned in many areas until 198
March 15, 1957: (insert name here) Report; Political report by Joseph McCarthy and (insert 2-3 names here) asserts that "Jewish and homosexual persons have allowed the infiltration of American government..."
November 30, 1958: Hollywood Strike; Celebrities (insert 2-3 names) launch a strike, in solidarity with the Jewish community in defiance of the Thurmond Administration in Hollywood, California,...
January 20, 1960: Actor Kirk Douglas along with ( insert 2-3 names here) launch a strike in Hollywood, California, despite threats of violence by vigilante (insert name here) of (insert place here), sparking international attention,...
October 5, 1966 : (insert title here), directed by John Frankenheimer, starring (insert 2-3 names here) details the fear of an American vigilante being brainwashed by the Soviet Union,...
I think we are almost there, but I am always interested to see if anyone has some other additional changes. I like that the PODs have certainly shown things "butterfly " things out of existence,...
Definitely insert them in. If anything, this could certainly make the TL that more distinct...
Here Comes Tiburon and the Feline Follies:
April 12, 1929: Tiburon Entertainment is founded as Feline Follies Productions in Tiburon, California by Pat Sullivan to initially produce sound cartoons for his creation, Felix the Cat,....
May 5, 1932: The Fighters of the Impossible animated film starring Michael Barrett and produced by Feline Follies Productions, the first non-Felix the Cat production by the company, makes its hit debut,....
February 14, 1935: Mister Galaxy animated film produced by Feline Follies Productions and starring Neville Lawrence as the titular character, an alien vigilante protecting the human race from hostile threats, makes its hit debut,....
February 14, 1937: Mister Galaxy II animated film produced by Feline Follies Productions and starring Matilda Lawson as the offspring of the protagonist of the first film, makes its hit debut,....
June 5, 1943: Dirk Danger animated film starring Jack Kirby, Georgette Duncan, and Carl Ramsey and produced by Feline Follies Productions, presents the story of the titular character fighting against homegrown fascism in his hometown, Cactus City (a.k.a. Denver), Colorado,....
April 12, 1929: Tiburon Entertainment is founded as Feline Follies Productions in Tiburon, California by Pat Sullivan to initially produce sound cartoons for his creation, Felix the Cat,....
May 5, 1932: The Fighters of the Impossible animated film starring Michael Barrett and produced by Feline Follies Productions, the first non-Felix the Cat production by the company, makes its hit debut,....
February 14, 1935: Mister Galaxy animated film produced by Feline Follies Productions and starring Neville Lawrence as the titular character, an alien vigilante protecting the human race from hostile threats, makes its hit debut,....
February 14, 1937: Mister Galaxy II animated film produced by Feline Follies Productions and starring Matilda Lawson as the offspring of the protagonist of the first film, makes its hit debut,....
June 5, 1943: Dirk Danger animated film starring Jack Kirby, Georgette Duncan, and Carl Ramsey and produced by Feline Follies Productions, presents the story of the titular character fighting against homegrown fascism in his hometown, Cactus City (a.k.a. Denver), Colorado,....
I like them... If anything, it reminds me of how on "Fringe" (FOX-TV) and "Counterpoint" (STARZ-TV) point out a simple game of Trivia Pursuit could expose someone from an alternate timeline...
Here are few PODs to continue the weirdness of Tiburon Entertainment:
August 5, 1961: (insert name here) amusement park is opened by Tiburon Entertainment CEO (insert name here) in Santa Cruz, California as the largest amusement park on the West Coast, with celebrities (insert 2-3 names here) in attendance,...
June 16, 1967: (insert name here) amusement park is opened by Tiburon Entertainment in (insert place here), sparking international attention, with celebrities (insert 2-3 names here) in attendance,...
June 5, 1971: (insert name here) amusement park is opened by Tiburon Entertainment in (insert place here), sparking international attention, with celebrities (insert 2-3 names) in attendance,...
July 29, 1983: (insert title here) comedy film starring (insert 2-3 names here) details trials of a suburban family traveling to Tiburon Entertainment's (insert place here),.
March 28, 2002: Tiburon Entertainment announces the video game / virtual reality franchise of (insert title here), featuring (insert 2-3 characters) quickly becoming a gamer hit,...
August 17, 2005: (insert name here) leads an investor/ shareholder takeover of Tiburon Entertainment in (insert place here) threatening a corporate hostile takeover,...
July 19, 2013: (insert title here) documentary by (insert name here) sparks controversy by uncovering unfair labor conditions and racism at Tiburon Entertainment,...
January 10, 2020: Tiburon Entertainment CEO (insert name here) announces the construction of a Chinese (insert name here) amusement park in (insert place here), sparking international attention and controversy,...
August 5, 1961: (insert name here) amusement park is opened by Tiburon Entertainment CEO (insert name here) in Santa Cruz, California as the largest amusement park on the West Coast, with celebrities (insert 2-3 names here) in attendance,...
June 16, 1967: (insert name here) amusement park is opened by Tiburon Entertainment in (insert place here), sparking international attention, with celebrities (insert 2-3 names here) in attendance,...
June 5, 1971: (insert name here) amusement park is opened by Tiburon Entertainment in (insert place here), sparking international attention, with celebrities (insert 2-3 names) in attendance,...
July 29, 1983: (insert title here) comedy film starring (insert 2-3 names here) details trials of a suburban family traveling to Tiburon Entertainment's (insert place here),.
March 28, 2002: Tiburon Entertainment announces the video game / virtual reality franchise of (insert title here), featuring (insert 2-3 characters) quickly becoming a gamer hit,...
August 17, 2005: (insert name here) leads an investor/ shareholder takeover of Tiburon Entertainment in (insert place here) threatening a corporate hostile takeover,...
July 19, 2013: (insert title here) documentary by (insert name here) sparks controversy by uncovering unfair labor conditions and racism at Tiburon Entertainment,...
January 10, 2020: Tiburon Entertainment CEO (insert name here) announces the construction of a Chinese (insert name here) amusement park in (insert place here), sparking international attention and controversy,...
Got anymore ideas for Feline Follies/Tiburon?:
This also means Feline Follies Productions will change their name to Tiburon Entertainment in 1961.
This also means Feline Follies Productions will change their name to Tiburon Entertainment in 1961.
That certainly works. Will they establish a TV network or do live-action films? If anything, this could certainly affect the nature of how the company is seen...
Sure they will! In fact, they'll launch the "fourth network" called the Tiburon Broadcasting Service (TBS) and the first live-action film they make is in 1970s.
Here are some PODs to flag the company's history:
October 3, 1955: (insert title here) live-action television series by Feline Follies Productions, starring (insert 2-3 names here) makes its hit debut,...
September 1, 1972: (insert title here) starring (insert 2-3 names here) represents the first live-action film attempt by Tiburon Entertainment, sparking international attention,...
September 8, 1973: (insert title here) (ABC-TV) animated series by Tiburon Entertainment fuels interest in Japanese animation , featuring the voices of (insert 2-3 names here),...
April 18, 1983: Tiburon Broadcasting Service (TBS-TV) is launched in (insert city here) featuring family friendly television series and entertainment, sparking international attention,...
March 23, 1990: (insert title here) starring (insert 2-3 names here) romantic comedy is the first R-rated film produced by the
June 7, 1990: The Wonderland ride (insert name here) based on the (insert name here) franchise is unveiled Santa Cruz, California, sparking national attention,...
April 18, 1998: (insert title here) (TBS-TV) show is launched initially as a launchpad by Tiburon Entertainment for its animation studios, highlighting pilots for series including (insert 2-3 names here), sparking international attention,...
March 24, 2006: (insert title here) (TBS-TV) live-action series starring (insert 2-3 names here) by Tiburon Entertainment, launching the career for celebrity (insert name here)
June 1, 2008: Fire erupts at Wonderland (insert place here), heavily damaging the (insert name here) amusement park ride, sparking national attention,....
October 3, 1955: (insert title here) live-action television series by Feline Follies Productions, starring (insert 2-3 names here) makes its hit debut,...
September 1, 1972: (insert title here) starring (insert 2-3 names here) represents the first live-action film attempt by Tiburon Entertainment, sparking international attention,...
September 8, 1973: (insert title here) (ABC-TV) animated series by Tiburon Entertainment fuels interest in Japanese animation , featuring the voices of (insert 2-3 names here),...
April 18, 1983: Tiburon Broadcasting Service (TBS-TV) is launched in (insert city here) featuring family friendly television series and entertainment, sparking international attention,...
March 23, 1990: (insert title here) starring (insert 2-3 names here) romantic comedy is the first R-rated film produced by the
June 7, 1990: The Wonderland ride (insert name here) based on the (insert name here) franchise is unveiled Santa Cruz, California, sparking national attention,...
April 18, 1998: (insert title here) (TBS-TV) show is launched initially as a launchpad by Tiburon Entertainment for its animation studios, highlighting pilots for series including (insert 2-3 names here), sparking international attention,...
March 24, 2006: (insert title here) (TBS-TV) live-action series starring (insert 2-3 names here) by Tiburon Entertainment, launching the career for celebrity (insert name here)
June 1, 2008: Fire erupts at Wonderland (insert place here), heavily damaging the (insert name here) amusement park ride, sparking national attention,....
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I'm loving it.... So what films should they create from the 1950s until now? Will they purchase any comic book companies?
Here are a few PODs to keep things moving:
August 17, 1973: (insert title here) science fiction film by Michael Crichton starring (insert 2-3 names here) is inspired by years of employment at the amusement park,...
December 1, 1977: (insert title here) syndicated game show, hosted by (insert name here) is launched by Tiburon Entertainment , makes its hit debut,...
March 26, 1979: Televangelists (insert 2-3 names here) launch a failed attempt to purchase Tiburon Entertainment and its parks , sparking national attention,...
July 1, 1985: (insert title here) (TBS-TV) hosted by (insert name here) is launched to air original films by Tiburon Entertainment including (insert 2-3 titles here),....
January 25, 1987: Wonderland amusement launches its ad campaign with the slogan (insert slogan here) with PFI MVP football players (insert name and teams), sparking international attention,...
August 11, 1991: Tiburon Entertainment debuts 3 of its hit series on TBS-TV including (insert titles here), much to the delight of fans worldwide,...
May 1, 1999: (insert title here) (TBS-TV) series featuring the voices of (insert 2-3 names here) makes its hit debut with its surreal humor and style,...
December 4, 2017: (insert title here) animated series is adapted for Broadway musical starring (insert 2-3 names) in New York City, New York, sparking international attention,...
August 17, 1973: (insert title here) science fiction film by Michael Crichton starring (insert 2-3 names here) is inspired by years of employment at the amusement park,...
December 1, 1977: (insert title here) syndicated game show, hosted by (insert name here) is launched by Tiburon Entertainment , makes its hit debut,...
March 26, 1979: Televangelists (insert 2-3 names here) launch a failed attempt to purchase Tiburon Entertainment and its parks , sparking national attention,...
July 1, 1985: (insert title here) (TBS-TV) hosted by (insert name here) is launched to air original films by Tiburon Entertainment including (insert 2-3 titles here),....
January 25, 1987: Wonderland amusement launches its ad campaign with the slogan (insert slogan here) with PFI MVP football players (insert name and teams), sparking international attention,...
August 11, 1991: Tiburon Entertainment debuts 3 of its hit series on TBS-TV including (insert titles here), much to the delight of fans worldwide,...
May 1, 1999: (insert title here) (TBS-TV) series featuring the voices of (insert 2-3 names here) makes its hit debut with its surreal humor and style,...
December 4, 2017: (insert title here) animated series is adapted for Broadway musical starring (insert 2-3 names) in New York City, New York, sparking international attention,...