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Noted and award winning writers Chikane Himemiya and Himeko Kurusugawa have just penned a new screenplay from their farm in west Kurona. The story for their upcoming feature has grabbed the attention of more than just movie goers and those that like Lesbian entertainment films, it's caught the attention of the Royal Government.

The still untitled film is a fictional story taking place a few years into the future in which the government has planned a global holocaust against gays and lesbians world wide. While no government officials are given names it does take place in Kurona which has given the jitters to some residence. "It's creepy that the would accuse to government of committing such atrocities." Said a local resident. "Given how conservative this country is, this may be a prophecy."
The Prince and Princess have declined to comment at the moment, however a spokes person has stated "These women are entitled to their free speech, but are still persons of interest." In other words the Government is keeping their eyes on them as possible terrorist and treasonists. Kurusugawa and Himemiya said they are not out to tell anyone the Government is an evil organization out to get gays and lesbian, but rather this is a fictional WORST CASE SCENARIO that could happen.

"I don't necessarily believe that the Government would do such a thing," Himemiya said "But I wouldn't put it past someone at all. Many of us [gays and lesbians] around the world are murdered each year by Governments because we are against the norm."

The film will be Himemiya and Kurusugawa's directorial debut unlike their previous film "Into the West." The film will also be the first of their newly established production company C&H Films, and say their company will be entirely dedicated to Gay-Lesbian interest and entertainment. "We plan to start production this winter," Kursugawa said. "And we will work until spring time. If we don't finish we will have to delay."

No talks have been given yet regarding international distribution.

Communication from the Dictatorship

We will certianly NOT Allow this or any films by C&H to enter our country. Anyone seen holding a copy will be arrested and prosecuted by the state for possession of illegal materials and possession of provocative amoral material, that promotes bad behavior.

That is all.

The Red Star Alliance (Volzgrad and Console do Anjo) will never allow such filth into our countries! Any person caught possessing these films will be taken to the gulags and worked until death. All of these movies will be burned in piles on the streets and then dumped into the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. This is a warning to anyone who will attempt to smuggle this garbage into our righteous and powerful alliance!

The film will be premitted in Kanami. Taisen Films is willing to distribute and send money and equipment to the young independent film makers.

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The Worker's State applauds their bold film as a cinematic triumph in free speech and gay rights. It will be allowed to play in Kulikovian theatres.

C&H Productions:

To all who have responded,

We understand some are entitled to their opinions, and it is their right to decide what shall enter their country. However we hope their opinions may be one day changed. As for those that have offered up our films, and have welcomed, we thank you greatfully.

Sincerely,
Chikane Himemiya
Himeko Kurusugawa

we respect the film makers and would like to congratulate C&H Films for fighting for what they belive in. Even thou the govorment of Snigg appose Gay marrige as an akt agaist God, we will not stop the film being shown in our theaters. We honoure free speach and belive that it would be against the better of mankind to silence those who has other views then the gouverment.

To: Taisen Films
From: C&H Productions

We are very glad you are interested in our project, we hope our studios can negotiate when the time comes.

Formal Statement by the Grand Duke

Roseberg is a Free Press Society, and as such these films can not be censored here. In fact, I welcome the sale of this movie. It is always nice to keep ones mind open to foreign culture.

Having said that, Roseberg is also anti gay. Not only do we not have marriage between homosexuals, gay couples are barred from fostering children.

I suspect that sales would be small, initially, but we have an LGBT population here which likely would be interested.

In conclusion, I wish to show my respect for Free Speech, Free Press and an individual's right to choose by donating 10 million USD from my own finances to help the developers in covering productions costs.

Regards,
His Grand Ducal Highness Gawain I Morris of the GDR

Formal Statement by the Grand Duke

Roseberg is a Free Press Society, and as such these films can not be censored here. In fact, I welcome the sale of this movie. It is always nice to keep ones mind open to foreign culture.

Having said that, Roseberg is also anti gay. Not only do we not have marriage between homosexuals, gay couples are barred from fostering children.

I suspect that sales would be small, initially, but we have an LGBT population here which likely would be interested.

In conclusion, I wish to show my respect for Free Speech, Free Press and an individual's right to choose by donating 10 million USD from my own finances to help the developers in covering productions costs.

Regards,
His Grand Ducal Highness Gawain I Morris of the GDR


Your Highness,

Thank you kindly for your donation. We will put the money to full use. What ever we do not use, we would like to donate to LGBT causes. Would that be all right with you? If not we shall return unused funds to you.

With Kindness,
Chikane Himemiya

Your Highness,

Thank you kindly for your donation. We will put the money to full use. What ever we do not use, we would like to donate to LGBT causes. Would that be all right with you? If not we shall return unused funds to you.

With Kindness,
Chikane Himemiya

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I'm assuming the lady's maiden name is placed second. Correct me if that isn't right.

IC:

Ms. Himemiya,

I do not honestly care what you do with the excess cash provided that there is any left when you finish the movie production. Once it leaves my accounts, it belongs in full to you and to Ms. Kurusugawa.

I look forward to hearing that you have finished the film production.

Respectfully,
HGDH Grand Duke Gaiwan I Morris of the GDR

(well neither of them took on their names officially but they are partners)

Himeko and I do thank you once again for the money, and we will put it all to good use.

Once again with kindness,
Chikane Himemiya

P.S.
enclosed is a copy of our last film Into the West

(well neither of them took on their names officially but they are partners)

Himeko and I do thank you once again for the money, and we will put it all to good use.

Once again with kindness,
Chikane Himemiya

Ms. Himemiya,

I completely trust that you will, and you are most welcome.

Regards,
HGDH Grand Duke Gawain I Morris of the GDR

From the desk of the First Adviser of the Free Land of Entelechia:

The Free Land of Entelechia welcomes this artistic contribution to the world community. Art may often act as the conscience of a people, challenging us to look at our societies with fresh eyes. This fictional work promises to be a chilling reminder of the need for constant vigilance in the protection of human rights and compassionate community.

Chikane Himemiya and Himeko Kurusugawa are cordially invited to open our nations first theater with a screening of their much anticipated work.


regards,
Klaatu Esperanto, First Adviser
The Free Land of Entelechia

"An honest heart is a kingdom in itself."

This had caught the attention of Neo Kirisuban NSUN mission and from the starship they maintained in orbit the ambassador composed a message to be sent by letter.

To : Ms Himemiya and Kurusugawa, C&H productions
From : Ambassador Sakura Yamamoto representing the Neo Kirisuban Space Federation in the NSUN

We have heard about your proposed film which we would like to support. In the federation our population is 90% female so we would have no objections to your films being shown in our homeworlds. In addition lesbian and bi-sexual relationships are the norm in our culture and they make up most of the family units as well.

Lesbian and gay rights have been enshrined in law since even before our nation got established. We can help with the distribution of your films since very few NSUN nations have the starships to reach us.

I look forward to hearing from you.

From the desk of the First Adviser of the Free Land of Entelechia:

The Free Land of Entelechia welcomes this artistic contribution to the world community. Art may often act as the conscience of a people, challenging us to look at our societies with fresh eyes. This fictional work promises to be a chilling reminder of the need for constant vigilance in the protection of human rights and compassionate community.

Chikane Himemiya and Himeko Kurusugawa are cordially invited to open our nations first theater with a screening of their much anticipated work.


regards,
Klaatu Esperanto, First Adviser
The Free Land of Entelechia

"An honest heart is a kingdom in itself."

Respected Member,

We thank you for your kind word's and generous support. We shall look forward to screen our film in your nations first. We feel truly honored you would allow us this pleasure. Movies, regardless of genre, are gateways to other worlds. We love movies, we love stories, and we love to spread it.

With Kindness,
Chikane Himemiya

This had caught the attention of Neo Kirisuban NSUN mission and from the starship they maintained in orbit the ambassador composed a message to be sent by letter.

To : Ms Himemiya and Kurusugawa, C&H productions
From : Ambassador Sakura Yamamoto representing the Neo Kirisuban Space Federation in the NSUN

We have heard about your proposed film which we would like to support. In the federation our population is 90% female so we would have no objections to your films being shown in our homeworlds. In addition lesbian and bi-sexual relationships are the norm in our culture and they make up most of the family units as well.

Lesbian and gay rights have been enshrined in law since even before our nation got established. We can help with the distribution of your films since very few NSUN nations have the starships to reach us.

I look forward to hearing from you.


Ms. Yammato,

Thank you for your letter. We shall look forward to doing business with you, as well as Ms. Sakura Taisen from Kanami.

With Kindness
Chikane Himemiya,

"Filming will commence earlier than stated", C&H says

An update on the latest film by Himemiya and Kurusugawa, will actually begin earlier than expected. As a result of extremely generous support by Governments and filmmakers, Chikane Himemiya stated that they will now begin earlier. "Well at first we were going to wait till winter when all the work around the farm would be done, but with the extra funds we have been receiving we started putting it to good use. Himemiya and Kurusugawa offered up their annual crop to other farmers in need of the income this year and will even pay them to work and harvest. Also what was going to be a two character film will now expand to a bigger cast of about 10 people. Both also intend to hire crew members to operate lights, cameras and put the film together in editing. "I'm very pleased with where the film has headed." Said co-writer and director Himeko Kurusugawa. "So many have supported our cause and our film! I'm so excited to see it happen."

Himemiya and Kurusugawa also have been actively promoting their film in the Gay/Lesbian community abroad and hope more will take an interest.

OFFICIAL TEJANO FILM BUREAU COMMUNICATION

The Tejano Film Bureau gives its support to this film. We will distribute it within Tejas, and will be happy to contribute any money to this film it might require. We also have a number of actors, actresses, and film crew members who are interested in participating, if there is any room for them.

Shimojima Shigeharu, Head of the Tejano Film Bureau

OFFICIAL TEJANO FILM BUREAU COMMUNICATION

The Tejano Film Bureau gives its support to this film. We will distribute it within Tejas, and will be happy to contribute any money to this film it might require. We also have a number of actors, actresses, and film crew members who are interested in participating, if there is any room for them.

Shimojima Shigeharu, Head of the Tejano Film Bureau


Thank you for your support. We would be happy to accept the aid of wanted crew members and actors. What ever you can spare, we will put to good use.

With Kindness,
Chikane Himemiya

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Message from Protector-General Marcus Calderon

Ladies,

I am contacting you to inform you that this film which you are creating is not legal in Saphronia. Any person known to possess this movie in this country will be handed the harshest punishment permissable by our laws.

I respect that you have a right to make this film. Please respect that I have a right to protect my people from it.

Respectfully,
His Excellency Protector-General Marcus Calderon

Message from Protector-General Marcus Calderon

Ladies,

I am contacting you to inform you that this film which you are creating is not legal in Saphronia. Any person known to possess this movie in this country will be handed the harshest punishment permissable by our laws.

I respect that you have a right to make this film. Please respect that I have a right to protect my people from it.

Respectfully,
His Excellency Protector-General Marcus Calderon


Your Right is yours Good Sir. We shall respect it. We hope one day you will change though and when that day comes, we will be proud to be there.

With Kindness,
Chikane Himemiya

Lesbian Movie earns €45.7 million in First Week, Number 2, "Horton" still Number One
GNR Entertainment News

The movie “Blank”, Produced by C&H Films, written by Chikane Himemiya and Himeko Kurusugawa has became number 2 grossing film in Genovia, grossing 45 million euro in its first week. Only Horton Hears a Who starring Jim Carrey and Steve Carell topped them at € 120 million euro for their second week, their debut earned over 250 million euro. "Blank" featured a lesbian holocaust in the foreign nation of Kurona. There were slight boycotts of the movie by Catholic and Muslim laders, but they were to no avail.

That's very flattering but this movie is still in production. It CAN be one of their previous films though. It just wouldn't be C&H because they just set it up

Once finally released copies of the film were taken to the 'Empress Fujiko' and converted to holography (and Kirisuban subtitles added) so film goers could enjoy them back home.

A week later Ambassador Yamamoto heard 'Into the West' was doing great business in cinemas on both homeworlds and demand was growing to see more of Chikane Himemiya and Himeko Kurusugawa's work.

To: Ms Chikane Himemiya and Ms Himeko Kurusugawa
From: Ambassador Sakura Yamamoto

I have good news for you. According to the latest box office figures 'Into the West' lifted 20 million Space Credits in only the first week after its release and has received rave reviews. We can transfer these funds easily enough to your business account.

Its currently the highest grossing film on both worlds and there is demand for your other films as well.

Once finally released copies of the film were taken to the 'Empress Fujiko' and converted to holography (and Kirisuban subtitles added) so film goers could enjoy them back home.

A week later Ambassador Yamamoto heard 'Into the West' was doing great business in cinemas on both homeworlds and demand was growing to see more of Chikane Himemiya and Himeko Kurusugawa's work.

To: Ms Chikane Himemiya and Ms Himeko Kurusugawa
From: Ambassador Sakura Yamamoto

I have good news for you. According to the latest box office figures 'Into the West' lifted 20 million Space Credits in only the first week after its release and has received rave reviews. We can transfer these funds easily enough to your business account.

Its currently the highest grossing film on both worlds and there is demand for your other films as well.

Dear Ms. Yamamoto,

We are very pleased to hear our last film is doing so well. We are very proud of it as it was our first story to be adapted for the screen. Please forward a portion of these profits to the film's director as he deserves the credit. We couldn't have done it with out him.

Another e-mail later this was arranged and the money was wired to the appropriate accounts.

She was sitting in the NSUN strangers bar as she did this her new laptop coming in very handy when most MT devices couldn't send or receive signals from her ship.

So having done this task she worked on looking over the NSUN queue.

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The Empire fully supports the actions of the filmmakers and their movie. We hope they will be successful and offer up many locations in M.S. to film

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C&H thanks the government of Magic Sorcery

UPDATE

Today C&H Productions announced their film still only known as Project H (a potential title for the final product) has completed full production and is ready for it's release. Small screenings for the LGBT community will be shown around local pavilions in various Kuronan towns. Himemiya and Kursogawa have decided to let every company that is distributing this film internationally to decide what venue it will be distributed in. "While it certainly is fun to see a movie on the big screen with lots of people," Himeko K. said "We understand there isn't always a strong market, so we respect the decision." The film went into production last Spring thanks to many kind contributions by several donors, which will be given special mention at screenings as well as in the film credits.

At this point Himeko and her partner Chikane are accepting potential scripts.
"We want to expand the LGBT Entertainment Market more, and we hope this and many other ideas will be to come."

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"Project H"

As a nation who's origins and founding can be connected back to the regime of Nazi Germany we find this film to highly troubling in that it paints the scenario of a modern government recreating a strictly homosexual genocide which reflects the targeted homosexuals of the 1940s in Europe who were unjustly sentenced to death camps under the anti-semantic regime produced by Adolf Hitler.

We, therefore, maintain the right to ban this film from Leichstur's movie theaters to avoid offending the descendants of ancestors who were part of the infamous SS such as his majesty, Prince Martin Leichstur II.

While his majesty is in full support of the homosexual community he feels that the film could be indirectly accusing our nation as being candidates of such a horrific genocide. Therefore, the film will be permitted to be released on DVD and Blu-Ray however TV spots and trailers will still be banned from Leichstur's cinemas and televisions as well as other advertisements.

Respectfully Yours,
Joseph Luther
Prime Minister of The Principality of Leichstur's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A "Project H" torrent in the Internets got 40 million downloads even before the movie was officially released, with a record of 20 million downloads in only one day which almost broke the bandwidth. Nobody was willing to openly admit nobody cared about copyright in the Confederacy, although the numbers were a high indicative of the local opinion on such matters.

Like anything good that can be downloaded in the Confederacy, the movie became a great success of public, but not of revenues.

Nobody expected that Cecily Lockhelm would send a message about it.

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From Cecily Lockhelm, Third Spanish head of States to Chikane Himemiya and Himeko Kurusugawa

The Confederacy of Third Spanish States is known for the unrestricted freedom of broadcast thanks to our Internet TV infrastructure, meaning that anyone can broadcast anything with little to no effort and no regulation at all for regulations are against freedom. Therefore we are one of the few countries where channels broadcasting Guinea Pig series and Cannibal Holocaust and alike daily do exist, and where equally news broadcasts with honest, admittedly biased but still accurate reports of facts replace the corporate and/or governmental lies doublespeak machine that fills people with lies and manipulated news claimed to be "unbiased".

It is only expecting that your work shall pass freely through all existing channels of communication in the Confederacy, specially as we have an open mentality about homosexuality and overall sex-related issues to the point the more conservative will certainly consider our nation "shocking". In fact, it has become quite popular here, but honestly I suspect it is because of a thing teenager boys have for lesbians.

And I fully support such act of exerting the fullest of freedom of speech. My only compunction is about the manner it centers into a single cause rather than on the holistic threat to freedom and true democracy that is any central government. I believe, like most of my people, that centering the context of a protest into a single cause is a partial blindfold to the greater whole that has provoked the problems against such cause. I hope that such suggestion might serve as inspiration for scripting your next work with a more holistic view over the problem of prejudice, which links to conservatism, fascism and even with the capitalists mean of production for as long as the mainstream makes homophobia profitable.

PS: I am not a lesbian myself, but I stand for unlimited freedom of choice. Traditions should be completely separated from law if it is to be truly effective, like religion should have no place in a government.

From C&H Productions Inc.:

To all interested tenders:


We wish it be known the following:

1. Project H (which is still the working title of the film) is not protected by international copyright law at this time. We consider it still under Free Media License and may be distrubted freely. Any funds we do receive go to further Lesbian Interest Films, to ourselves to maintain our daily lives and our small farm in Kurona, and to various charities both of LGBT and non LGBT interest.

2. C&H does not wish to implicate any nation in this. This story is a merely fictitious worst case scenario of what can happen if "x" factors are not handled properly. The fictional nation in which this takes place is unnamed and doesn't represent any major political of philosophical ideology other than "hate and prejudice." We are not pointing any fingers at any country as possibly doing this.

3. C&H respects and understands the will of any Government. We are obedient and only protest in the confines of the law. We respect whatever decision you chose and we hope you will consider accepting our film.

Thank you,

Himeko Kurusugawa and Chikane Himemiya.

OOC: Lol, epic grave dig.

OOC: Lol, epic grave dig.

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