——— THE ILIAD.

He knows that he doesn’t want to hear it. Fuck, Ben doesn’t even want to say it. Cliff doesn’t actually care about what goes on in Alliance, and how can he blame him for it? “Oh Cliffy.” He shakes his head, amused. “Do you think I would be here if I didn’t know how to butter up an exec?” Did he think he was a naive newcomer? No. Ben had been in Hollywood for over a decade now. He had learned a few trick along the way.

And, as easily as it happened, their talked devolved into sexual propositions. Ben was sure that nothing would ever happen between them, but it never stopped the teasing. Plus, he had jerked off a good amount of times thinking about his chest, so… “You just keep offering excuses and excuses.” He moves his hands while he talks. “So much dick talk but so little dick to be seen…” He shrugs, leans back and crosses his legs; he looks to the sides, as if he is about to share a major secret and doesn’t want anyone listening. “Really, Cliff, people are talking about it. Saying you’re all talk and no action.”

Even if the rumor that Ben was teasing on had some semblance of reality to it, Cliff had little care for that too—he climbed up to where he is now for that reason after all; people can say shit, he’s still the one who calls the shots at the end of the day. And if anyone wants a job at Iliad and Rebel, they know better than to talk shit about him. Nonetheless, Cliff narrowed his eyes towards Ben—an even bigger excuse to watch those hefty slabs heave and weigh down on their fullness when he leaned forwards. “—I’m not surprised…” Cliff began, as if to cede to the accusation, before letting his face wince into some playful distress.

“—too bad I’m not as brave as you, out here stripping in the open…” he hummed on as he looked around himself, knowing fully that he wouldn’t be caught dead naked outside—at least publicly… and in the middle of fucking Los Angeles. “…but I must say, fucking a waitress out in the back alley isn’t really the best example of being all action; it’s not like a server will give you what you want in a production standpoint… so if anything, it just makes two of us,” Cliff chuckled as a tease, a little goad to get Ben to tell some of his exploits—though he’d at least admit to himself that he might just jump at the opportunity if there’s a better way to get that situation agreeable for the both of them.

With the recent success of Rebel’s own take on their comic lore with the prerequisite movies laid on by Son of Steel, Aristhea the Warrioress, The Rise of the Nightman, and King Tide, the company is pushing on for the incoming ensemble film The Circle of Justice. And while it is very much on its way towards principal filming, Rebel films and in partnership with Iliad Entertainment, are in various stages of development for other films to further continue on to their quest to provide audience and fans alike with the riveting and compelling stories that they deserve to see in both the big screen and small screen.

GODS AND MEN - [ Film | Adventure, Action, Epic, Fantasy ] - set in the very beginning of what would become the glorious age of Ancient Greece, the movie follows the trials and tribulations of its first king: Theseus, the mythical ruler of Athens.

Director: OPEN Screenplay: OPEN Producer: CK Glenn (cliffxedge) Cast: - Isaac Burkely (holeywood) as Theseus - Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Phaedra - OPEN as Olympian God - OPEN as Antagonist

Notes: there would be a multitude of gods and other supporting characters with open roles. The antagonist and the bigger Olympian gods are meant for men around 40-60. Franchise material.

UNDERBOROUGH - [ Film | Comedy, Adventure, Supernatural, Fantasy ] - set in modern day New York, during the watch of the new leader of the Underborough, a group of people are to be forced into a rude awakening of the magical and the arcane when they discover that New York as more than Five Boroughs... and why its called the City That Never Sleeps.

Director: OPEN Screenplay: OPEN Producer: CK Glenn (cliffxedge) Cast:

Notes: there are four protagonist roles for men and one antagonist role. There are also support roles. The production insists on a diverse cast. Ages from 20-60. A good opportunity to put your character’s name out there as it is famous literature. It is based on the best-selling novel by BL Mulligan. Franchise material.

THE WALLS - [ Film | Suspense, Horror, Mystery, Thriller ] - set in the Catskills Mountains, a sudden storm traps the last of the group that were supposed to be a part of a school trip from an all-boys school. And with the bus as their only refuge, it was a lucky twist of fate that a mysterious Otis Martense offered his massive mountain lodge as a safe haven. Or is it?

Director: OPEN Screenplay: OPEN Producer: CK Glenn (cliffxedge) Cast:  - OPEN as Cody Burns  - OPEN as Brad Kallow  - OPEN as Benjamin Kallow  - OPEN as Thomas Lane  - OPEN as Leo Mathis  - OPEN as Mark Fallow  - Robert Carlyle as Otis Martense  - OPEN as Jim Edison  - OPEN as Sheriff Daniel Tiegen

Notes: all the roles are available for actors in the range of 20-30 except for Tiegen and Edison whose roles are available for actors in the range of 40-55. Location shoot; an opportunity to have your characters stuck in a foreign place. A good opportunity to put your character’s name out there as it is famous literature. Based on HP Lovecraft’s short story.

BLACK SUMMER - [ Film | Suspense, Thriller, Horror, Biopic ] - set in England in the summer of 1816, the movie delves deep into a fictional yet harrowing take: a hidden story about the infamous sojourn that brought about Mary Shelley’s most famous work.

Director: OPEN Screenplay: OPEN Producer: CK Glenn (cliffxedge) Cast: - Saorise Ronan as Mary Shelley - OPEN as Percy Shelley - OPEN as Lord Byron - OPEN as John William Polidori - Ariana Grande as Claire Clairmont

Notes: while there are a lot of male roles, the production is currently casting actors aged 20-33. The production might be inclined to cast Caucasians. Location shoot; an opportunity to have your characters stuck in a foreign place.

CANTICLE - [ Film | Suspense, Thriller, Horror, Mystery ] - set in modern day France, a Jesuit priest discovers that the recent death in their convent was in fact, murder. And as this case pushes him to seek the truth, he would be bound to find himself to a revelation that grows deep beyond sacramental brotherhood.

Director: OPEN Screenplay: OPEN Producer: CK Glenn (cliffxedge) Cast: - OPEN as Father Jean Moreau - OPEN as Father Emile Florens - OPEN as Father Johannes Helman - Jean du Jardin as Detective Victoire Alonse - Jonathan Pryce as Father John Granger - Ariana Grande as Sister Marie Elise Boucharde - Stefani Germanotta as Sister Olivia Bethel - Sophie Okonedo as Mother Helene Calvat - OPEN as Brother Merrin - OPEN as Brother James

Notes: the production looks for someone in the range of 30-38 for Moreau, 40-60 for Florens and Helman, and 20-28 for Brothers Merrin and James. Location shoot; an opportunity to have your characters stuck in a foreign place.

THE INSIDER - [ Film | Suspense, Action, Mystery, Politics ] - set in New York. Behind every great company, is a smaller company that was forced into its maw in the name of competition. But what if, the smaller fish really planned to be taken in to take down the big fish from inside?

Director: OPEN Screenplay: OPEN Producer: CK Glenn (cliffxedge) Cast:  - OPEN as Noah Beckman  - OPEN as Geoff Buzos  - OPEN as Mike Muellerberg  - OPEN as Justin Lowe  - Viola Davis as Annabelle Keats

isaac hadn’t thought anything of it. in hindsight, it seemed only appropriate for him to be provided accommodation during his time in the city. he hadn’t even given it a second thought that the home belonged to one of the directors isaac so frequently worked with. he had the lay of the land, as far as he was concerned – and had gone so far as to ensure that he had collected every spare key to the house as to not unknowingly invite unwelcome guests. the only exception there being, cliff maintaining a key as the owner of the house. even still, isaac had made it a point to make the place feel as homey as possible, and he had done good thus far, while still maintaining the overall fell that cliff had established long prior to his arrival. 

he had started his day much like any other, a morning workout and breakfast, deciding ultimately to take a day to himself. walking out to the pool deck, he stripped down completely and lay on one of the deck chairs, sunglasses cover his eyes as he tans until he begins to feel the sting of the sun on his skin, diving into the pool and beginning to do several laps. it wasn’t often that he took a day to himself, but it felt nice to give himself a break, particularly after back to back days of filming. he didn’t notice cliff at first, until he paused his lap to clear some water out of his ear. immediately breast stroking over to the stairs leading back to the deck, he rose out of the water to meet him. “cliff.” he said, a small lilt of playfulness to his tone. “do you mind tossing me that towel?” isaac parted his legs as the water dropped down his muscles body, following the hard lines of his body, already feeling the warmth of the sun beginning to heat his back up.

“to what do i owe the visit?”

To see Isaac in the pool was already a treat for Cliff, really. Pathetic in a way, but there was something about letting himself be deprived of what he wanted that kept that very want to fuel more of his desires that he has. There were ways for him to take a little more taste than usual, after all; in secret eyes that had kept him company especially when the man is away from his grasp. That’s how beautiful the man is, really—how ripe… to see his wet breasts just push out of the edge of the pool and spill unto the tiles as his equally massive arms flexed to push himself up and out of the pool really was vision enough that Cliff watched at the waters sluiced and left them to glisten in their wake as it cascaded on for every bit of Isaac came to view. There was no question that he is the Grecian hero that they needed; and how Isaac built his body for it was truly a win on their end—and most especially on Cliff’s. And to finally see Isaac in full?

Cliff chuckled then, grabbing the towel draped on one of the lounge chairs and made his way towards the other, using it as an easy excuse to drink his image as Isaac seemed to be in quite the mood. Cliff took in whatever he can—how much he can—as the waters continued to dip and slide all over his smooth and perfectly buxom brawn… even that prize between his legs glistened as rivulets converged, and dripped from that plump apex. No. Especially that prize most of all. “Can’t I just visit?” Cliff hummed, pushing his luck as he offered the towel by patting his chest with it, pressing firmly to cop a feel at how soft and firm his beefy pecs are. “ ---------but if you have to ask, I’m just here to assure you that things are going fine with the movie...getting all beefy wouldn’t be a waste of time...”

“A pity.” He shakes his head, disappointed. “Could make us both win some Oscars.” He used the word masterpiece to describe Cliff’s physique before and he wasn’t exaggerating. “I like to put on a show, you know…” He explained, leaning forward again, shirt open falling a little too low again, as if to show Cliff what he was missing.

And there it was. The industry conversation. Sometimes he thought that was Cliff’s only interest in his friendship: Alliance intel. “If they sucked me things would have been easier.” He shook his head, bored of it. “Execs are bothering me. Again.” He took a sip of his drink.

Ah shit. Cliff had a sympathetic smile to offer—though while decently sincere, it might have come off as less than, especially with how he let his eyes linger on the juicy heft of Ben’s tits. But besides that, he could almost feel the dread that Ben was feeling. Sure, he’s on the other side, being an executive and all but it takes two to damn fucking tango. That before the actors can even join in with their own shitty footwork, the first dance always comes with the director and the producer. Especially with Ben—he’s not some small-town indie film maker that’s willing to nod along just to get his foot on the door. Ben was already in the door, fully knowing his worth… just like how he knows how nice his rack is. And that’s a bad recipe for power play --------- or good, if one is into it.

“—you should learn how to bargain better than literally strong arm your way, Benny…” Cliff chuckled, as he wondered what kind of hold-up they’re having—not that Cliff really cared. At least not that much. He’s just keener on the rumor if some certain small-town film company is trying to get their foot in the door and he’ll go through every single person on Alliance if he needs to. But til then, he teased on along. “You should learn how to butter up to execs… tell you what, I can let you play with my dick and teach you how to get them to warm up to you so good…” he hummed and smirked, knowing fully that Ben wouldn’t buck that much that way. Still, it’s amusing to see him deflect --------- being all the macho guy that he is, he’s adorable when he’s huffy.

He could see Cliff’s gaze fixed in his pecs and he smiled, proud of himself. “Oh, Mr. Director.” He said in a phony high voice, pushing his pecs together and leaning forward as if he was in a cleavage. He laughed off and leaned back again, taking his drink.

“Our sex tape.” He repeated out loud, testing the words, as if he wasn’t sure what they meant. It wasn’t the first time Cliff hit on him, not even the most shameless on. Ben tilted his head to the side and smiled: “Is that the time you’ll let me fuck you?” He knew that Cliff wasn’t into that — a pity, he thought. He could do wonders to his ass.

And there he goes—Ben Clarke with his shameless boldness. Though Cliff could at least find it adorable; Ben wears cocky well… especially with the tit show that Cliff would obviously to keep to memory. But while Cliff only offered some gently scoff as a reply to it all, for surface value’s sake, there was a fleeting thought that was worth considering. “—oh no, that can’t be filmed…” Cliff finally replied, his words chosen well as he took another sip from his drink and played it on like it was a comment that was meant to just pass along. 

“—how’s the new movie anyway, I heard you haven’t come up with a short list for your lead yet. They all sucked at audition instead of sucking you?” he hummed on, as he set his cup down and let his gaze still weigh against the other in teasing.

He was about to ask him what that was about. A nice clean white shirt wasn’t business attire? But then he completed and Ben had to laugh. The pictures of him directing shirtless on a hot summer day were certainly popular online. What he could say? He didn’t suffer so much at the gym to keep that hidden. “Well, I can’t go on my whole life without a shirt.” He laughed, looking down, suddenly self-conscious for being in a shirt.

“Believe me, I would if I could.” And he moved his arms, flexing, biceps, then chest, putting an awful lot of pressure on one single button. He obviously saw Cliff’s gaze on his chest and decided to indulge him. He unbuttoned another button, leaving out way more of his hairy chest than he would in a place like this. But no one would say anything to him. “Don’t look too much or I’ll think you’re thirsting on me.” He warned, before laughing and drinking from his cup.

Now, with Ben’s style of movie and his physique, the way the man just openly flexed before him could’ve gone down in the trash pile of the worst impressions via blatant display of toxic machismo ever. Could’ve. Cliff wasn’t complaining; not when he could see them jiggle with his chuckle and swell on more with the little show that he got going. And with that reveal, Cliff batted back with a smirk as his eyes remained on the other—more so as the little squirm that Ben did in his chair offered Cliff a little peek at his cleavage with how the slabs of his beefy chest smushed together.

“Well don’t push those tits out too much or I’d think you’re auditioning for a casting couch…” he finally teased back as he let his finger trace along the side of his cup. “—because I sure as hell won’t want you as a director of our sex tape. You just might take explosive orgasm in its most literal sense...” Cliff quipped on playfully.

Silence was definitely something that Cliff appreciated—especially in a city like Los Angeles. And while his home up in Hollywood Hills could offer the kind of peace that he was looking for and just call it a damn day, he just breathed in—taking in the fresh air of Lake Sherwood as he continued the drive up along the familiar road that started to diverge from the main highway. Under the shadow of the trees. Along the shimmering lake that lit up like morning stars that disappeared against the thickening tree line. And it only grew quieter right then; more so as he got to the main driveway where the gray mansion stood against the blue sky and lake down below—already, it felt like walking into a different world. A nice retreat even from his own home… especially with the fact that he knew exactly who has the keys to his own home.

And with his car pulling over the driveway and its roof locking into place, Cliff walked up the paved steps to the mansion’s main entry with a duffel bag over his broad shoulder. Of course, he knew that Isaac is at home—calling his manager for that information was actually just formality if anything… just so it would never look suspicious. And while he let Isaac know that he has no key, Cliff chose to walk around the lawn instead to get to the other side of the house where the lakeside patio led into the pool. Sure, he could pretend that he doesn’t have the key, but everyone knows that he has a security pass to not tip off alarms since he is the one in contact with the company. So, with a saunter, he moved on along, keen enough to catch a glimpse of his muse.

THE TROY OF THE LAKESIDE | ISAAC BURKELY’S HOME

Celebrities have a habit of changing zip codes—especially when they fall out of favor. It was basically the reason why Cliff has gotten his hands on a little real estate pulling himself, after all any home is a potential production set. Save for his property in Lake Sherwood. With Isaac Burkely being one of Rebel’s studios biggest asset for being this generation’s Superion, of course Cliff is more than willing to ease the man’s move from across the pond by giving him the keys to his lake house. After all, with the neighborhood’s affluence being a sure way to keep Isaac from prying eyes, the open property is just as much of an escape to the chaos of Los Angeles and Hollywood itself.

Sitting atop of the sloping terrain around the lake, the lavishly windowed abode has a good view of the natural scenery around it—that even most of the rooms have as much of a treatment. And if that’s not enough, the entire side of the home that faces the lake has a terrace that runs through the entirety of the floor; generously offering the view to the blue vastness of Lake Sherwood. And if that is not enough, there is an outdoor deck and patio and an infinity pool—or perhaps, everyone might enjoy the paved path down to Lake Sherwood itself for a fresher swim.

THE ITHACA OF THE HILLS | CK GLENN’S PAD

Cliff hated being transplanted. But with him starting out his career on the lowest bits of the totem pole, it was one of the things that he learned to swallow—that while it’s always tedious and a waste of time, Cliff made himself available to wherever his job demanded him; and he has had his fair share of shitty apartments from across the state. From cramped apartments in New York that was close enough to the headquarters, and even a basement dwelling in Los Angeles. So, when he finally struck it big, he knew what he wanted—aside from crushing Titanomachy, of course. And with the Iliad settling their offices in Burbank, it’s only logical that Cliff gets his own personal Ithaca in Hollywood Hills.

It wasn’t as big as the super mansions that other people have, but it was exactly the point as to why he liked it since the sizable lot has provided the house a good amount of grounds to remain practically secluded—save for the fact that it offers a good view of the city that it is overlooking. And with the lush nature around it, Cliff managed to turn the house very much suitable to his taste; from the Frank Lloyd Wright style with it’s mid century modern accents, Cliff’s home spoke to the classic aesthetic of Los Angeles while at the same time, offer comfort and coziness with it’s glass windows that seemed to welcome the greenery.

THE SHIP OF LORE | ILIAD ENTERTAINMENT HQ

Established by CK Glenn during the early 2000s, Iliad Entertainment has been known to be one of the pillars of bygone comic and pulp culture by bringing them to the forefront in screen media—most notably so in their claim to fame as 300 was Iliad’s very first production. With it, and with the founder’s knowledge when it comes to Rebel’s intellectual properties with his beginnings as a television producer, Iliad Pictures had solidified its place in the industry by working hand in hand with Rebel and push the boundaries of current pop culture and cinematic integrity not only by their comic-to-film adaptations and their support for outstanding directors and writers, but also to their committed effort to find new talent that needs center stage for their creativity.

While Iliad is known for more its reins on blockbuster action and horrific thrills, the company has proved itself to be just as formidable with their take on biopics, science fiction, documentaries, and gripping crime drama and even comedy. Their current tent poles are various films for Inquest Comics Entertainment Universe such as the Superion trilogy, The Mariner, Olympia, Nightman, and the Justice Alliance franchise. Iliad is also behind the current developments on the Godsaurus films, Kaiju Wars and Tyranno Park.

Currently in development:

[ Working Title: Underborough ] Film, Supernatural, Action, Fantasy – set in modern day New York, it explores social and fantastical themes and the secret as to why it is called The City That Never Sleeps.

[ Working Title: Orion ] Film, Science Fiction, Suspense, Horror – when Vessel Three gets stranded in an uncharted part of space, mysterious things start to happen—which could threaten their very survival.

[ Working Title: Sacrament ] Film, Crime, Thriller, Suspense – when Jesuit coroner discovers that one of their dead priests is murdered, he becomes the dark center of a mystery that might open the truths to their own brotherhood.

[ Working Title : Insider ] Film, Crime, Action, Suspense – behind every great company… is a smaller company that they have forced into their maw to wipe out any competition. But what if the man behind the small fish planned it to be that way?