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Cleopatra's suicide pact with Mark Antony is one of the most tragic and dramatic episodes in ancient history - one of the greatest love stories ever recorded; a true tale about the most famous woman in history. The two lovers, who had defied the might of Rome and ruled Egypt together, decided to end their lives rather than face capture and humiliation by their enemy, Augustus (Octavian).
This adventure follows Cleopatra's prophesy to return as Isis reborn, only made possible by recent advances in cloning science and DNA technology.
[Please note: there are at present four short story, script adaptations covering popular themes, where Cleopatra is brought back to life, 'REBORN,' one of which could meld with other JS marine adventures, or the different treatments turned into a stand alone recurring theme independent of the JS brand. We are open to suggestions, with a view to getting a highly regarded Cleopatra movie on the stocks, to please audiences all over the world. Animated, or Live Action.]
- In the 1st draft adaptation, the antagonists are Scientific Occultists stemming from Brazil, seeking to create a master race, who, having acquired the technology, and found Cleopatra's mummy, proceed to clone her. (Draft 1st script published 17 Feb 2023)
1ST DRAFT (PROFESSIONAL) FEEDBACK: The script is really ambitious with its different concepts crisscrossing with each other - giving us different flavors of historical, sci-fi and spy films all wrapped into one story. Futuristic concepts like the Elizabeth Swann and the A.I. Hal give off Treasure Planet vibes with Storm and his pioneering adventure mindset behind the helm. In addition to this, its really interesting to see Cleopatra as a character in the present day, and seeing how she would react/behave. The script also moves at a really efficient speed, not just in the grand scheme of things, but also in the little details scene-by-scene. We never spend too much time in one scene or one location, and just like a Mission Impossible or Indiana Jones movie, we're constantly jumping around the world. On a smaller scale, the pacing also works nicely for the action scenes. Moments like when Storm is fighting Panama, or fighting off hordes of people in his enhanced form are paced really well on the page, and incredibly easy to read. Action/adventure scripts like this will often fall into the trap of over-explaining the details in a scene to the point where the action will feel a little too weighted down and sluggish. Here, however, the action moves at a great rhythm, while still getting enough details in the action lines to really help us visualize the scene. See Chatbox responses.
Other adaptations (treatments) of the Mummy cloning theme, involving the reincarnation of Cleopatra, are under consideration in this series, to offer producers a choice. See our 69-30 BC timeline, for everything you wanted to know about the Pharaoh Queen. These are original short stories (concepts) from the Jameson Hunter stable, developed by the Cleaner Ocean Foundation. Please contact Jameson Hunter Ltd for more information, as to options. A percentage of picture profits is intended to fund the search for Cleopatra, and her eventual preservation. Fingers crossed that may be possible one day.
DEFIANT TO THE LAST - Cleopatra knew Octavian would renege on his promises to allow her to be interned according to her wishes. She thus confided in her most trusted entourage, to prepare her mortal remains, in the hope of being reborn, and becoming useful to future scientists. She was to be relocated to her secret mausoleum, right under the noses of her Roman captors, and preserved. She declared by Royal degree that her body be dedicated to high level medical researches and historical scribes, for posterity. With particular emphasis on regeneration. She believed in life after death, and that her knowledge and experiences would benefit mankind in the future. She made it plain that she wanted to be reborn, to live again.
The concept of Cleopatra’s mummy being discovered and cloned is imaginative and innovative, as it can be developed in different ways and offer new perspectives on the ancient queen and her legacy. For instance, one could explore the ethical, political, and cultural implications of cloning an ancient ruler in the modern world. How would Cleopatra react to the changes in history, technology, and society? How would the world react to her presence and claims? What would be her goals and motivations? What challenges and conflicts would she face? These are some of the questions that would (and will) make a compelling story based on this original concept, first recorded as generated in 2003.
The proposed adaptations of the Cleopatra stories, need not include the Elizabeth Swann. Though, the Egyptian Queen and her lover, Mark Antony, were very fond of boats and ships. Hence, the Swann could be Egyptian-ised in design, being part there already, as Solar Boats were a part of their beliefs, including the Sun God: Ra. Without any doubt, the weaponry onboard the Swann, would be of tremendous interest to the reborn Cleopatra VII, following her defeat at the Battle of Actium in 31BCE.
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DEATH IS ONLY THE BEGINNING - The epic blockbuster, 1963 film starring Elizabeth Taylor, by 20th Century Fox. We take over the story, where the Egyptian Pharaoh Queen, Isis, left off. As told by Cecil B de Mille, among others. Movie lovers are due a decent mummy film. And there is a perceived void when it comes to Cleopatra. So, how about combining the reincarnation of Cleopatra in a scientific blockbuster thriller?
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