User:Mob/Sandbox/Drafts–January–2024
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January 2024 was a month and year that started on January 1, 2024 and concluded on January 31, 2024. The month featured major projects as part of the Minecraft franchise. January 2024 is the first month that Fanverse existed. It features The Authorities, Minecraft, seasons one, two, and three (two and three were cancelled), and multiple films. The month's final project was The Authorities Season One.
The months best project award goes to The Authorities Season 1, winning multiple awards including Best Scripted Series, Best Storyline, Best Written Article, and Original Article Award. The runner up project of January 2024 is Minecraft Season 1, which failed to reach the quality that the winner has.
The Authorities
Season 1 (2026-27)
| No. Overall. | No. In Season. | Episode Title | Directed by | Written by | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Pilot" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin | June 10, 2023 |
| Steve Stonecutter meets Simon Lowe, known as Archer, who reports his team is ready for training. Alex Stonecutter joins to assist in their training. Meanwhile, Steve and Derp investigate separately. Simon and Alex team up with Aurora Skye (Celestia), Lucas Stone (Titan), and Nathan Reed (Hydron), united in their goal to protect the world. Aurora is driven by a desire to avenge her brother, a victim of Herobrine. Their mission takes an unexpected turn when a soldier, supposedly deceased since 1927 and controlled by a malevolent entity, attacks them. This entity aims to eradicate superheroes. Steve and Derp arrive in time to eliminate the soldier. However, they soon face another threat: Serena Blackwood, or Mystica, who confronts them with intentions of leading her own group and eliminating the current team. Alex attempts to persuade Serena to join forces with them, but Serena ultimately escapes. | |||||
| 2 | 2 | "Team Up Jumbo" | Name | Name | June 10, 2023 |
| Steve, grappling with the threat posed by Serena, considers eliminating her, while Simon, leading "The Authorities," hopes to recruit her. Their debate is deepened by Derp's revelation of an earlier group under the same name that met its demise through unlawful actions. Elsewhere, Alex encounters Isabella Cruz, a supermarket employee, and uncovers her latent powers, urging her to join their cause. Simon's attempt to persuade Serena to join fails. He returns to find Derp has unearthed critical details about the soldier from the previous day. In a series of flashbacks, a graveyard reanimates its dead, overseen by a figure resembling Steve. | |||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | Name | Name | June 10, 2023 |
| Herobrine, having escaped "The Gap," commands an army of reanimated corpses to ravage Diamond Hill City and retrieve Steve's soul, the one responsible for his demise. In a separate mission, Simon disrupts a scammer base, seizing a stockpile of Dark Matter, known for its metahuman-creating properties. Meanwhile, Aurora, Lucas, and Nathan face off against these zombies, which grow stronger with each attack and wield glitch-like powers. Steve and Alex's appearance redirects the zombies' pursuit towards Steve. Alex, Derp, and Isabella collaborate to eliminate the undead threat, during which Isabella endures a painful vision. Simultaneously, Simon realizes the ongoing peril in Diamond Hill City. Steve, plagued by visions of Herobrine, confides in Alex about the necessity to destroy the Nether dimension. | |||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | Name | Name | June 10, 2023 |
| In a flashback, it's revealed that Herobrine was resurrected and controlled by a god-like entity, Lord Shadowmancer, who manipulates the dead. In the present, Shadowmancer aims to replace life with death, halting the occurrence of death itself. Steve, Simon, Nathan, and Lucas unsuccessfully hunt the Angel of Death, discovering he has been killed. Alex collaborates with Isabella and new member Maxwell "Max" Jennings, known as Gearhead. Shadowmancer attacks the Good Justice Society, killing the CEO and causing destruction, but escapes before Steve's team arrives. The team reunites, sharing their findings, and learns Herobrine remains dead. Shadowmancer then opens a portal to an unknown dimension. | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | Name | Name | June 10, 2023 |
| Lord Shadowmancer unveils his plan to merge with the Nether to gain strength, being more powerful in that realm. Simon, using his suit and equipment, confronts terrorists responsible for multiple murders. Meanwhile, Steve and Alex decide to explore a romantic relationship. Derp discloses that his real name is Max, a nickname derived from his unconventional problem-solving methods. Steve and Alex then face Null, who survived the "Siege" Event orchestrated by Herobrine. In a surprising turn, Null agrees to assist in defeating Shadowmancer and thwarting his ominous plans. | |||||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | Name | Name | June 10, 2023 |
| In 1976, Simon is born, but tragically loses his mother shortly thereafter. His father, plagued by visions, dies in a car accident, leading Simon to live with his grandparents, former army veterans. In 1998, Simon discovers their role in his parents' deaths, prompting him to flee. During his journey, he meets Rebeckah Styles, an adept archer. Their training is cut short by an assault that results in Rebeckah's death. This loss drives Simon to become a superhero, choosing archery as his method to ensure he doesn't lose anyone else close to him. | |||||
| 7 | 7 | 7 | Name | Name | June 10, 2023 |
| Simon reveals to Steve his past struggles with depression, which led to an accidental killing, although he was acquitted due to insufficient evidence. Steve encourages Simon to forgive himself, but Simon feels compelled to face the consequences of his actions. Amidst this, GJS CEO Craig Fuller initially orders The Authorities to cease their missions, only to reverse the decision following a tragic plane hijack and crash. Aurora assists in the aftermath, discovering a threatening message. Simon, meeting with the mother of the victim he killed, receives unexpected forgiveness. However, their moment is disrupted by Shadowmancer, who summons Herobrine to eliminate Simon. Null intervenes, defeating Herobrine but vanishes mysteriously afterward. | |||||
| 8 | 8 | "Shadowmancer's Plan" | Name | Name | June 10, 2023 |
| Null reappears in the ruins of the Hypixel lobby, haunted by Shadowmancer's manipulations, reliving his past traumas and defeat by Alex. Shadowmancer, exploiting Null's vulnerabilities, pushes him to seek revenge. Steve, Derp, and Alex, intent on finding Null, encounter Simon entangled in a grave misunderstanding. Serena joins the group, aiming to defeat Shadowmancer and capture Null, but Steve persuades her to allow Null's assistance. Meanwhile, Shadowmancer, unable to confront the heroes directly due to his weakness in the Overworld, dispatches a doppelgänger of Alex in her Alexbrine form, resulting in the destruction of the heroes' base, which Serena manages to thwart. Shadowmancer's strategy involves sending adversaries until he gains enough strength to face the heroes himself. | |||||
| 9 | 9 | 9 | Name | Name | June 10, 2023 |
| The team, aware of Shadowmancer's weakness, strategizes to defeat him before he can access the Nether dimension. Steve, considering the destruction of the Nether, is countered by Alex's argument about the resurgence of portals. Simon builds a new base, adopting the hero persona "Arrow." Shadowmancer unleashes Warewolf and Reaper to target Steve and Alex. Null discovers a possible escape from his confinement. A battle ensues in Diamond Hill Village, where the team confronts Shadowmancer, Warewolf, and Reaper. They defeat Reaper and Warewolf, but Shadowmancer opens the Nether portal, gaining immense power. In the confrontation, Derp loses his powers, Simon is crippled, and Shadowmancer's true identity as Max is revealed. Null intervenes but is defeated, and Shadowmancer retreats upon the arrival of reinforcements. The narrative then introduces a superhuman "mutant" with powers akin to Superman. | |||||
| 10 | 10 | "The Mutant of Steel" | Name | Name | June 10, 2023 |
| In the unfolding narrative, a mutant named Jack, or "God-Man," unexpectedly kills Shadowmancer. Meanwhile, Simon, now in a coma at the GJS medical bay, faces an uncertain future, with doctors unsure if he will awaken. Steve and Derp are left grappling with the limitations of their ability to help him. Elsewhere, Jessica, fired from a store for a costly mistake, seeks vengeance against her former boss, Todd, by creating a suit and attacking him. Her path crosses with Steve, leading to a confrontation and her subsequent arrest. In a separate incident, Jack's attempt to "rescue" a hijacked plane results in further disaster and casualties. | |||||
| 11 | 11 | "What Do you Plead?" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin | June 10, 2023 |
| The team discovers that Jack, the enigmatic "God-Man," was responsible for the plane crash. Serena urges the group to help her find a way to stop Jack's destructive path. Alex and Derp venture through the End dimension, reuniting with Nova and her trained dragon, Flynn, who work alongside Jackster. They learn of Simon's comatose state, but Nova confirms there's no known cure. Aurora, Nathan, and Lucas focus on honing their powers. Meanwhile, Jack, aware of the team's efforts against him, launches an attack on the GJS headquarters, destroying it. Serena, identifying as an Anti-Hero, commits to doing what's right but with a readiness to eliminate any threats. Flashbacks reveal Jack's troubled past, including his unusual upbringing by a secret organization that endowed him with powers, his struggles with bullying in high school, and a lack of support from his parents. | |||||
| 12 | 12 | "Anti-Hero" | Name | Name | June 10, 2023 |
| In 2012, during Herobrine's massacre, Serena narrowly escapes an attack by Null and Herobrine. Presently, Steve learns of Serena's decision to become an Anti-Hero, driven by her disdain for him and his team. Jack enlists Carol Ferris, known as Star Sapphire, using her powers to advance his agenda. Tragically, Lucas falls victim to Jack's attack, and Carol allows the team to escape. Alex and Derp discover that any potential cure for Simon could be harmful, and they honor his wish for peace, leading to his passing. The team mourns at Simon and Lucas's funerals, while Carol and Jack ominously prepare for a "War" they claim is provoked by Steve and Alex's mere existence. | |||||
| 13 | 13 | "The Telepath Kid" | Name | Name | June 10, 2023 |
| In Japan, Steve searches for a metahuman with telepathy and meets Jackster, working with Nova and Flynn. Carol informs Jack about Steve's presence. Nathan and Aurora honor Simon and Lucas, joining Maxwell to find "Substance–X" to counter Jack and Carol. Alex joins them, pinpointing Substance–X's location in Asia. Steve and Jackster encounter Mate, a telepathic boy, who agrees to assist. Mate reveals Aurora and Nathan's origins as duplicates from another timeline. Carol confronts them, unsuccessfully trying to recruit Alex, and then escapes. The government, learning about Substance–X, dispatches the FBI to secure it, while Jack and Carol open a portal to the Nether. | |||||
| 14 | 14 | "Truths from a Nether, Part 1" | Name | Name | June 10, 2023 |
| Steve, Derp, and their allies discover Jack's plot to dominate the multiverse using the Nether. Steve realizes he can absorb a mutant's powers to become a hero, a plan Alex supports. The group, armed with a Nether Star weapon, ventures into the Nether to confront Jack. In the ensuing conflict, Carol is gravely injured by Jack, who then flees. After being interrogated, Carol chooses to end her life. Jack, learning of Carol's death, unleashes armies of hostile forces against the heroes. Steve, discovering the Lava Titan, employs it to combat Jack's forces. Meanwhile, Derp reconnects with the GJS, enlisting their help to reforge the team with advanced weapons. Steve faces the tough decision to make a significant sacrifice to usurp Jack's powers, resulting in the loss of Jerry. | |||||
| 15 | 15 | "Truths from a Nether, Part 2" | Name | Name | June 10, 2023 |
| In "Diamond Hill," chaos erupts as thugs loot stores but are defeated by Nether monsters, now known as "Piglins." Meanwhile, Steve gains mutant abilities by absorbing Jack's powers, enabling him to return to the normal world. In this world, Steve discovers his new powers, including flight, are enhanced by sunlight. Elsewhere, Alex starts her own company as a blogger, focusing on superheroes. The city is soon threatened by Carol's destructive return. Steve, donning a new suit, confronts her in a fierce battle. Although he defeats Carol, she is ultimately killed by Jack, who sacrifices his remaining power and life in the process. The aftermath of the battle reveals that Steve and Alex have inadvertently released a "Dark Force." | |||||
School Warrior
Season 1
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Episode 1" | Freddie Goodwin | Teleplay by : Thomas Pound & Sarah Tarkoff Story by : Eric Wallace | May 12, 2015 | T27.14901 | 2.51 |
| 2 | 2 | "Episode 2" | Freddie Goodwin | Jackson Greene & Freddie Goodwin | May 12, 2015 | T27.14902 | 1.73 |
| 3 | 3 | "Episode 3" | Brenton Spencer | Teleplay by : Jeff Hersh & Jess Carson Story by : Sam Chalsen | May 12, 2015 | T27.14903 | 1.80 |
| 4 | 4 | "Episode 4" | Freddie Goodwin | Jackson Greene | May 12, 2015 | T27.14904 | 1.75 |
| 5 | 5 | "Episode 5" | Freddie Goodwin | Teleplay by : Jackson Greene Story by : Freddie Goodwin | May 12, 2015 | T27.14905 | 1.74 |
| 6 | 6 | "Episode 6" | Chad Lowe | Thomas Pound & Jess Carson | May 12, 2015 | T27.14906 | 0.57 |
| 7 | 7 | "Episode 7" | Jesse Warn | Kristen Kim & Jeff Hersh | May 12, 2015 | T27.14907 | 0.45 |
| 8 | 8 | "Episode 8" | Ed Fraiman | Sarah Tarkoff & Joshua V. Gilbert | May 12, 2015 | T27.14908 | 0.52 |
Season 2
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | "Powered Purpose" | Freddie Goodwin | Jackson Greene | February 14, 2024 | 1201 | 1.20 |
| 10 | 2 | "The Powered Sting" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin | February 14, 2024 | 1202 | 1.12 |
| 11 | 3 | "To The Past" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin | February 14, 2024 | 1203 | 1.05 |
| 12 | 4 | "No Pain Day" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin | February 14, 2024 | 1204 | 1.30 |
| 13 | 5 | "Trust in Me" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin | February 14, 2024 | 1205 | 1.27 |
| 14 | 6 | "Powerless" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin | February 14, 2024 | 1206 | 0.98 |
| 15 | 7 | "The Visions" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin | February 14, 2024 | 1207 | 0.78 |
| 16 | 8 | "Wildest Dreams" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin | February 14, 2024 | 1208 | 0.76 |
| 17 | 9 | "Troubled Past" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin | February 14, 2024 | 1209 | 0.95 |
| 18 | 10 | "Sacrifices" | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin | February 14, 2024 | 1210 | 1.01 |
Season 3
ShooterofIO (series)
ShooterofIO is a first-person shooter video game franchise that began in 2008 and was added to the Fanverse Wiki in January 2024. It currently has 18 installments and the latest installment is ShooterofIO: Modern Ops III.
ShooterofIO: Modern Ops III (2023)
ShooterofIO: Modern Ops III is a 2023 first-person shooter video game developed by War Games and published by Monsteristic, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Microsoft Windows. Announced in August, the game was released worldwide on November 10, 2023.
Modern Ops III retains the realistic, modern setting of its predecessors and continues the sub-series storyline. The story follows multi-national special operations unit Task Force 141 tracking down Vladimir Makarov, a Russian ultranationalist and terrorist planning to trigger a third World War. The game's multiplayer includes sixteen remastered maps from ShooterofIO: Modern Ops 2 (2010), with at least twelve new maps planned for inclusion post-launch. A Zombies mode, co-created by Dark Warfare sub-series developer Air Studios and built around an open world player versus environment experience, is also included.
After wrapping development on ShooterofIO: Advanced Operations (2020), War Games were reportedly assigned by Monsteristic to develop an expansion pack for Modern Ops II, which then changed to become a full, standalone release in the ShooterofIO series.
After wrapping development on ShooterofIO: Vanguard (2021), War Games were After a series of leaks in early-to-mid 2023, the game was officially revealed in August 2023, with a showcase event and public beta also taking place in October. Upon release, Modern Ops III received mixed reviews: it received praise for its multiplayer mode but criticism for its campaign mode, while its Zombies mode received mixed opinions.
Movies
Minecraft (2016)
Minecraft is a 2016 Australian animated superhero film produced by Benjamin Knowles & Freddie Goodwin and released by Mob Productions. The film is written by Wilma Zimmerman from a story by Benjamin Knowles, Homer Gutierrez & Myla Salazar and is directed by Freddie Goodwin. The film is the first film in the Minecraft film series. It follows Steve Stonecutter and Alex Stonecutter as they face off against a powerful Witch who wants to rule the place known as Diamond Hill Village.
Development for Minecraft began in 2012 with Mob Productions placing Freddie Goodwin in charge of the project, scheduled for a 2015 release, but was pushed back to 2016. Goodwin hired multiple writers to ensure the project has the best writing in any of his projects. The film was first announced in June 2013 and was confirmed to be releasing on June 10, 2016.
Minecraft premiered worldwide on June 10, 2016, and was released to the Mob Productions YouTube channel on June 10, 2017, the year following. The film recieved positive reviews from critics, with praise for its animation, humor, writing, and musical score. The film made $1.62 billion in its time in cinemas. A sequel, Minecraft: Block Wars, was released on December 12, 2019.
Agent Max (2019)
Agent Max is a 2019 Australian spy film and the first film in the Agent Max series produced by Universal Pictures and Freddie Goodwin, starring Karl Urban as the Agent, Agent Max Jones.