THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE
A Hare was one day making fun of a Tortoise for being so slow upon
his feet. "Wait a bit," said the Tortoise; "I'll run a race with
you, and I'll wager that I win." "Oh, well," replied the Hare,
who was much amused at the idea, "let's try and see"; and it was soon
agreed that the fox should set a course for them, and be the judge. When the
time came both started off together, but the Hare was soon so far ahead that he
thought he might as well have a rest: so down he lay and fell fast asleep.
Meanwhile the Tortoise kept plodding on, and in time reached the goal. At last
the Hare woke up with a start, and dashed on at his fastest, but only to find
that the Tortoise had already won the race.
Moral: Slow and steady wins the race.
***
To: Aesop, Aesop-Spades
Productions
From: Dolly Schott,
Jupiter Pictures
Re: Hare/Tort
Aes—
Love the latest version.
Notes from brass. Jerry's looking at Ferrell for the Tortoise. Any chance of
punching up dialogue to reel him in? Don’t forget lunch Thurs!
***
THE HARE AND THE WACKY TORTOISE
A Hare was one day making fun of a Tortoise for being so slow upon
his feet. "You big meeeeaaanie," said the Tortoise; "I'm gonna
run a race with you, and I betcha I’m gonna win!" "Oh, well,"
replied the Hare, who was much amused at the idea, "let's try and
see"; and it was soon agreed that the fox should set a course for them,
and be the judge. When the time came both started off together, but the Hare
was soon so far ahead that he thought he might as well have a rest: so down he
lay and fell fast asleep. Meanwhile the Tortoise kept plodding on; when he
passed the rabbit he yelled, “Hey, fluffbutt, watch me go! Wooo!” and in time
reached the goal. At last the Hare woke up with a start, and dashed on at his
fastest, but only to find that the Tortoise had already won the race.
Moral: Slow, steady, and wacky wins the race.
***
To: Aesop, Aesop-Spades
Productions
From: Dolly Schott,
Jupiter Pictures
Re: Hare/Tort
Aes—
Ferrell’s people on it,
but now Gosling’s people threatening to walk because Hare’s a “weenie” (their
words not mine). Can you make Hare a little more simpatico? Capiche? See you
Ths.
***
HANDSOME HARE, WACKY TORTOISE
A Hare was one day teasing a Tortoise for being so slow upon his
feet. "You big meeeeaaanie," said the Tortoise; "I'm gonna run a
race with you, and I betcha I’m gonna win!" "Well, I’m just sayin’
you’re not exactly turbo-charged," replied the Hare, who was much amused
at the idea, "let's try and see"; and it was soon agreed that the fox
should set a course for them, and be the judge. When the time came both started
off together, but the Hare was soon so far ahead and, being that he really
wasn’t a meanie and didn’t want to run up the score, something his bully of a
father used to do, he thought he might as well have a rest: so down he lay and
fell fast asleep. Meanwhile the Tortoise kept plodding on; when he passed the
rabbit he yelled, “Hey, fluffbutt, watch me go! Wooo!” and in time reached the
goal. At last the Hare woke up with a start, and dashed on at his fastest, but
only to find that the Tortoise had already won the race. They traded fist bumps
and went out for beer, wisecracking as they went.
Moral: Slow, steady, and wacky is about as good as being real
fast.
***
To: Aesop, Aesop-Spades
Productions
From: Dolly Schott,
Jupiter Pictures
Re: Hare/Tort
Aes—
Getting there! Marketing
weighed in, says big race finish will move the videogames. Need more zip to
ending. Possible title change. Said you were all over it, as always. Whatcha
got for me, big guy? Lunch mañana.
***
CHOO-CHOO AND THE PHILLY FLASH
A Hare named Flash was one day teasing a Tortoise for being so
slow upon his feet; his chugging motion led to his being called Choo-Choo.
"You big meeeeaaanie," said the Tortoise; "I'm gonna run a race
with you, and I betcha I’m gonna win!" "Well, I’m just sayin’ you’re
not exactly turbo-charged," replied the Hare, who was much amused at the
idea, "let's try and see"; and it was soon agreed that the fox should
set a course for them, and be the judge. When the time came both started off
together, but the Hare was soon so far ahead and, being that he really wasn’t a
meanie and didn’t want to run up the score, something his bully of a father
used to do, he thought he might as well have a rest: so down he lay and fell
fast asleep. Meanwhile the Tortoise kept plodding on; when he passed the rabbit
he yelled, “Hey, fluffbutt, watch me go! Wooo!” and in time reached the goal.
At last the Hare woke up with a start, and dashed on at his fastest, but only
to find that the Tortoise was close to the finish line. As they barreled toward
the end Choo-Choo hit an oil slick and skidded out, but Flash stopped to right
him. Then Flash fell into a well, but Choo-Choo pulled him out. They crossed
the finish line together. They traded fist bumps and went out for beer,
wisecracking as they went.
Moral: Friends are better than winning.
***
To: Aesop, Aesop-Spades
Productions
From: Dolly Schott,
Jupiter Pictures
Re: Hare/Tort
Aes—
Sorry had to cancel. NY
office insisted on meeting in person. Ed says script is coming along nicely,
just need love interest who believes in hero when all is lost (you know),
another big twist, maybe a funny sidekick (the fox? possibilities). I said: Trust
Aes. Don’t let me down!
***
CHOO-CHOO AND THE PHILLY FLASH
A Hare named Flash was one day teasing a Tortoise for being so
slow upon his feet; his chugging motion led to his being called Choo-Choo, and
his overprotective mother had always held him back. "You big
meeeeaaanie," said the Tortoise; "I'm gonna run a race with you, and
I betcha I’m gonna win!" "Well, I’m just sayin’ you’re not exactly
turbo-charged," replied the Hare, who was much amused at the idea,
"let's try and see." Isolde the Iguana defended the Tortoise, picking
a fight with Hare, but she was a hoochie momma and Flash just traded smart
remarks with her. Despite being cold-blooded, Islode was hot. Choo-Choo
secretly loved her but knew he was too slow and shelly for her. Choo-Choo’s
wacky pal, Gumball the fat fox, was told to set a course for them, and be the
judge. Gumball, a natural conniver, kept trying to set out the course to favor
his friend, but Choo-Choo told him not to. Flash’s friend, Louie the Stork,
went to Croc, the local bookie, and put everything he had on Flash. When the
time came both started off together, but the Hare was soon so far ahead and,
being that he really wasn’t a meanie and didn’t want to run up the score,
something his bully of a father used to do, he thought he might as well have a
rest: so down he lay and fell fast asleep. Meanwhile the Tortoise kept plodding
on; when he passed the rabbit he yelled, “Hey, fluffbutt, watch me go! Wooo!”
and in time reached the goal. At last the Hare woke up with a start, and dashed
on at his fastest, but only to find that the Tortoise was close to the finish
line. As they barreled toward the end Choo-Choo hit an oil slick and skidded
out, but Flash stopped to right him. Then Flash fell into a well, but Choo-Choo
pulled him out. It turned out that Flash was trying to throw the race to teach
Louie to stop gambling! Choo-Choo taught him he could not cheat to lose, even
in a good cause. They crossed the finish line together. They traded fist bumps
and went out for beer, wisecracking as they went.
Moral: Friends are better than winning.
***
To: Aesop, Aesop-Spades
Productions
From: Dolly Schott,
Jupiter Pictures
Re: Hare/Tort
Aes—
Bay wants explosions.
***
FLASH AND BURN
A Hare named Flash was one day teasing a Tortoise for being so
slow upon his feet; his chugging motion led to his being called Choo-Choo, and
his overprotective mother had always held him back. "You big
meeeeaaanie," said the Tortoise; "I'm gonna run a race with you, and
I betcha I’m gonna win!" "Well, I’m just sayin’ you’re not exactly
turbo-charged," replied the Hare, who was much amused at the idea,
"let's try and see." Isolde the Iguana defended the Tortoise, picking
a fight with Hare, but she was a hoochie momma and Flash just traded smart
remarks with her. Despite being cold-blooded, Islode was hot. Choo-Choo
secretly loved her but knew he was too slow and shelly for her. Choo-Choo’s
wacky pal, Gumball the fat fox, was told to set a course for them, and be the
judge. Gumball, a natural conniver, kept trying to set out the course to favor
his friend, but Choo-Choo told him not to. Flash’s friend, Louie the Stork,
went to Croc, the local bookie, and put everything he had on Flash. Isolde,
meanwhile, helped Choo-Choo train via a comical montage. When the time came
both started off together, but the Hare was soon so far ahead and, being that
he really wasn’t a meanie and didn’t want to run up the score, something his
bully of a father used to do, he figured he’d coast the rest of the way—but he
tripped a booby trap and set off a bomb! The bomb blew him against a tree,
where he was knocked out. Meanwhile the Tortoise kept plodding on; when he
passed the rabbit he yelled, “Hey, fluffbutt, watch me go! Wooo!” and in time
reached the goal. At last the Hare woke up with a start, and dashed on at his
fastest, but only to find that the Tortoise was close to the finish line. As
they barreled toward the end Choo-Choo hit an oil slick and skidded out into a
thicket, and was ready to give up, but Isolde told him he just had to believe in
himself. Flash actually appeared and pulled Choo-Choo out. Then Flash fell into
a well, but Choo-Choo pulled him out. It turned out that Flash
was trying to throw the race to teach Louie to stop gambling! Choo-Choo taught
him he could not cheat to lose, even in a good cause. But Croc took a hand to
throw the race, and Flash almost was killed in a big explosion! Choo-Choo saved
him by covering them both with his shell. Croc, who had been setting the bomb,
was not so lucky, and was turned into a pair of expensive shoes. Flash and
Choo-Choo crossed the finish line together. Isolde kissed Choo-Choo, even
though Flash was much better looking. They traded fist bumps and went out for
beer, wisecracking as they went.
Moral: Don’t cheat or you’ll wind up as a pair of shoes.
***
To: Aesop, Aesop-Spades
Productions
From: Dolly Schott,
Jupiter Pictures
Re: Hare/Tort
Aes—
What’s that in the air?
Jasmine? Ammonia? Nope--that is Oscar I’m smelling, my friend. Call me tomorrow
to discuss changes from Publicity, second-unit guys, Casting, some more from
Ed, Music, and Makeup, the focus group thinks maybe the girl should go for the
bunny, there’s some suggestions from the video guys, Gosling’s people are
thinking maybe cars instead of running, Ferrell has some ideas for silly voices
he wants to use, but Bay says we’re one explosion away from nailing it. We’re
getting close. Shooting now slated to start July 12; reshooting to start
December 1. Hang in there! You’re a genius!
🐢🐇🎬
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