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Please introduce yourself, your role with Mogul, and some of the things you’re most proud of as it relates to your career.

Randy: I was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada and currently spend most of my time between Vancouver and Los Angeles. My background is in business and entertainment. I’ve been in show business my entire working life. I’m really excited about my new role as Head of Film Development at Mogul Productions.

This is an amazing opportunity for me to share my knowledge and experience in film making while increasing my knowledge and experience in the crypto, blockchain, crowdfunding, and NFT space. I also have a great amount of experience in marketing. Being able to work with Mogul in all these areas of interest is really exciting.

I’m blushing while admitting there are several things I’m proud of in my career. As a live comedy magical entertainer, I’ve performed for over 5000 audiences all over the world. I’ve authored dozens of audio programs, books, and courses on self-help topics and online marketing. I’ve also produced over 50 feature films and have worked as an actor alongside many movie stars including several Academy award nominated actors. In addition to this, I have created, built and exited several multi-million dollar businesses. 

Can you tell us about your early days in the entertainment industry? What inspired you to pursue a career in acting?

Randy: I wanted to be an actor ever since I was a young boy. Watching movies and television shows was something I did a lot of, and still do. I pictured myself in various roles and thought it would be fun to be a character actor. I hardly pursued it though, as I started performing magic shows as a business at the age of 12.

For the next several decades I was in high demand as a magician, mentalist, and stage hypnotist. Additionally, I started, operated, and eventually sold several businesses. These businesses ranged from an entertainment booking agency to a specialty toy company. I just didn’t have time to audition for roles as an actor.

However, for six years I did act as Ronald McDonald the clown in Canada. I was hired through the advertising agency that handled the McDonald’s account and performed shows and made public appearances. 

You started out performing as a magician, eventually playing one on the original MacGyver TV series. Could you explain how you got into performing magic and what ways that helped you transition into acting?

Randy: I started performing magic at the age of five. My Uncle was a Las Vegas magician who taught me my first few magic tricks. In addition to performing, I consulted for TV and Film productions shooting in Vancouver. MacGyver was one of the first series to come to Vancouver, in the late 80’s. Paramount Studios hired me as the magic consultant for several of the episodes. I also appeared as an actor/magician on the show.

I’ve consulted for many TV shows when they had magic involved in the story. I found opportunities to work as an actor and become an executive producer as a result of my exposure to the industry. One contact led to another as I networked my way through the Vancouver and Hollywood film communities. 

I attended full-time acting school for a year, around 25 years ago. It’s been a slow and gradual transition from magician to actor. One which has spanned decades and has only come to full fruition around seven years ago. This is when I decided to pursue the childhood dream of acting and put live performing aside. I auditioned for a rather large role in the film Zombie Tidal Wave and eventually won the role. We shot in Thailand and the producers were great to work with and offered me opportunities to produce. From there I started acting and producing full-speed ahead. 

As for Mogul, what attracted you to the Head of Film Development role and what are the aspects of the position that you’re most excited about?

Randy: I love how Mogul is a crypto based crowdfunding platform for film; among other things. It combines elements of show and business that greatly appeal to me. I was mining bitcoin back when it was at $300. So, I’m not brand new to that space, but I’ve just been HODL’ing for several years (and will continue), and I’m excited to learn more.

The success of Mogul also relies on marketing and that’s another passion of mine. Now, my main passion and focus is on film production and as I’ve mentioned, it’s been this way for a few years now.

I’m most excited about bringing films to our Mogul community that will entertain people and see commercial success. My role is to bring new projects to Mogul and screen submitted projects and shortlist viable candidates for the platform. I’ll then consult with our team to determine which projects to develop programs for and offer participation to $MOGUL token holders. 

What are some Mogul projects you’re looking forward to seeing on the screen?

Randy: I just wrapped my third feature film this year and have two more in pre-production right now. To kick things off, we’ll be bringing these five films onto the platform and creating incentives and perks around them.

Two of the films already shot are urban thrillers. They are titled “Homicide Suicide” and “Lies Between Us”. We just wrapped on an action film called “Clutch”. And, next to go to camera are two horror films called “Texas Nightmare” and “Harvester of Eyes”. These, and other films will kick things off at Mogul and are just the beginning. 

Are there any types of projects in particular that you hope to see Mogul help develop?

Randy: I’m really excited to see what people submit to us. In addition to films, we are open to documentaries, series, and even short films. While I will have no shortage of projects I personally bring to the table, it’s what the community pitches to us at Mogul I’m most excited to help develop and promote. 

In 5 years, where do you envision yourself and Mogul Productions? What would you like to see happen in that time?

Randy: I would like to see dozens of successful projects come to fruition through the Mogul platform. In five years, with the anticipated growth of our platform, token, and company, I imagine there will be many more film experts working with the current team on the film side of the company.  

If there’s anything I missed or anything you’d like to add, do so here:

Randy: I encourage people to submit their projects through our website. Before doing so, please know that in most cases in addition to a solid script and a realistic budget, there should be some valuable attachment(s) to the project. Having star actors and/or a director and some equity attached to your project will help you stand out and get noticed. 

We’re looking for viable projects and not just “naked” scripts. We’re here to help filmmakers who have already put in some work and have something to show for it. 

Inspired by the Shakespeare play, Titus Andronicus, “TITI”, a film from Richard Short starring Lyriq Bent as Titi Androniki, looks to modernize one of Shakespeare’s more controversial works.

Perhaps Shakespeare’s most deranged play, Titus Andronicus weaved together his usual themes of power, family, and of course, revenge and madness, but in a way that adequately freaked out audiences long after he died.

Given the madness of our current times, Short (“Vinyl” and “The Tragedy of Macbeth”) and Bent (“Four Brothers” and “SAW IV”) have found an opportune time to revitalize the story for modern audiences.

Bent plays Titi Androniki, who is a former general turned African rap superstar, forced to return to his home country of Gaboria after political disputes and the murder of his son leave him with no other choice. Despite his fame, Titi’s circumstances demonstrate that no one is immune to social and political unrest, setting Titi on a path of retribution towards those who have taken his son and threaten his homeland.

But as Titi will learn, the cycle of revenge and retribution is one that only spins faster once it starts, grinding down everyone who get caught up in it.

Richard Short, Producer and Writer of “TITI”, explained that while the film will certainly match Shakespeare’s energy relative to Titus Andronicus, he plans to imprint a slightly tweaked perspective on the story.

“Titus Andronicus, as originally written, is perhaps known as a villainous man. He carries out some of the most heinous actions in all of Shakespeare,” Short said. “But what if he was right? Or at least, what if YOU empathized with his choices?”

Adding to that, Short acknowledges that “TITI” also provides an opportunity to update the story in a way that reflects modern sensibilities rather than some of the antiquated cultural norms Shakespeare leveraged to depict certain characters in certain ways.

“The most exciting thing about ‘TITI’ is the chance to right an historic wrong,” Short said. “William Shakespeare is the greatest writer in history but he undoubtedly wrote a despicable character (Aaron the Moor) and chose to make him dark-skinned in order to highlight his ‘untrustworthiness’. Because of this, an audience of the time would’ve thought the character ‘evil’ on sight. Obviously, a modern audience would find that unacceptable. We aim to finally provide some balance.”

Short added, “While the actions of most aren’t racially motivated, the actions of one most certainly are.”

Short, Bent, and Mogul Productions are eager to help bring “TITI” to theaters sometime in 2025.

The migration from $STARS to $MOGUL will be taking place on June 18th, an important next phase for Mogul Productions and Film3 generally.

Two weeks from today a new era in film and entertainment begins when $STARS holders will be able to swap their tokens for $MOGUL via a portal on the Mogul Productions website.

The migration period will last for a month, with only 100 million out of the total 1 billion supply being unlocked for migration at a 3:1 conversion rate. Additional tokens will be sent to early contributors to the new Mogul token, launchpads, and exchanges, with vesting period that occurs over 24 month timeline.

This strategy will ensure maximum stability for the initial unlocked supply of $MOGUL, in addition to growing the Mogul network and user base while giving token holders more utility and options in the crypto landscape.

Those who participate in the migration will also have an opportunity to earn more $MOGUL by choosing to stake their tokens for predetermined periods of time. The more holders who choose to stake, the less unlocked supply of tokens will be available publicly, which is why we decided to give better staking bonuses based on time staked.

Breakdown on the staking windows and reward percentages, beginning after the month-long migration window closes, are as follows:

30 days earns 5% $MOGUL Bonus

60 days – 11% Bonus

90 days – 20% Bonus

180 days – 50% Bonus

While only 10% of the total supply will be available publicly during the initial migration period, 8.6% more of the 1 billion $MOGUL supply will be unlocked after the first month post migration, with 6.9% of that going to exchanges.

With the focus on a measured and steady release of the overall token supply, around a third of the overall supply will be unlocked during the first three month period after the migration period closes.

All of these steps, including the conversion ratio and the rewards for loyal holders, are being implemented to provide stability and allow for maximizing value over time for $MOGUL holders.

Setting up $MOGUL for long term success is a vital step to developing the overall Mogul ecosystem, which will allow our community to make their mark on the film and entertainment industry. Integrating blockchain technology into the film industry will prove to be an innovative union at a time when both are at a unique and challenging turning point.

But to become a Mogul, you have to be willing to cut your own path and embrace challenges head on. We look forward to using collaboration with our community and partners to bring substantive and beneficial change to all things entertainment.

Additional Information:

$MOGUL Tokenomics Overview: 

https://www.mogulproductions.com/tokens/

Profile on Dev Team and Mogul Partner Who Developed $MOGUL Tokenomics:

https://www.mogulproductions.com/post/serious-people-x-mogul-productions-partnership-announcement/

Mogul Monthly Wrap – From Stars to Moguls:

https://www.mogulproductions.com/post/monthly-wrap-from-stars-to-moguls/

If you have any questions or need help prior to the migration, please don’t hesitate to join the Mogul Productions Telegram or Discord.

Mogul Telegram: https://t.me/mogulproductions

Mogul Discord: https://discord.gg/BaS7sZArsK

With the migration from $STARS to $MOGUL only weeks away, we figure now is a great time to introduce one of our partners who has been crucial in the design and execution of it.

Serious People has partnered with Mogul Productions to ensure the migration to $MOGUL is a smooth process, and that $MOGUL is primed for success far into the future. Specializing in building and designing healthy token economies, Serious People have helped ensure that not only is the infrastructure for migration sound, but that the tokenomics and staking periods manage inflation in a measured way.

We are excited to collaborate with Serious People to ensure our Web3 products and services function so well that even unserious people can manage to interact with our Film3 dashboard. After all, a simple UI improves the quality of experience for everyone, and most importantly, it makes it possible for every Mogul member to engage with ease and unlock entire cinematic universes worth of potential.

About Serious People:

“Serious People is committed to driving positive change in the crypto industry by addressing common pitfalls like rushed token launches, hyperinflation, and inefficient liquidity strategies. As passionate DeFi builders, we provide tailored support for business model optimization, healthy token economies, and efficient cross-chain expansions. By leveraging our expertise and vetted partners, we save projects time and resources, enabling founders to focus on innovation. Join us to challenge the status quo and achieve sustainable success in the Web3 space.”

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