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This is really interesting stuff DTravel (especially the neat stuff about Lost in Space). (more)
You definitely bring up some good points. And I am trying to take those kind of concerns in mind when I go through all the Starbonds and decide who quallifies. I sincerely want to make this fund be one that strictly adheres to specific guidelines and the challenge is that there can be different interpretations of those guidelines. My plan is to err on the side of excluding an SB if I have to really question the qualifications. I'm the kind of guy that likes things to be difficult mostly because I love a challenge.
As of right now, I am rating SBs in 4 categories.
First is the group that simply don't apply. These ones are easy. Some folks never have done TV or have not ever had more than 1-shots. An example would be Al Pacino.
Second are the ones that I am unsure about and this can be for several reasons. For example, does Margot RObbie count because she was in more than 300 episodes of an Australian Soap or is she excluded because it isn't an American show? There are good arguements for both sides since one point of view can view it as being a good thing to exclude her since most traders here haven't heard of that show but there are also those that would argue that she is the exact type to have in this fund (Australians for example as well as, most likely, all people that don't live in the US. As it stands, I'm not going to include these grey area SBs.
Third twhat about the talent that has been heavily reliant on their lead roles in TV shows to increase their exposure to the folks that do the hiring for movies? When young actors are cutting their teeth they may land a lead on a show and not end up being known for it but they were one of the actual main leads for several seasons. A great example of this is Anne Hathaway. It's doubtful that many poeple remember it but she was a front line star on a show for Fox called "Get Real". This show, though not massively popular, did help propel her career. These will be the judgement calls that I'd always be happy to discuss with traders and I figure I'll try to always err on the side of exclusion.
Then there is the obvious. The 4th category, and this is by far the majority of the names on my list. These people had unquestionably prominant roles on shows. Your Clooneys, your Cranstons, your Closes. These will be the SBs that I tend to focus on.
My intention with my original post and what I have every hope to do is to make sure that all of the investments that this fund makes are universally approved and understood within the community. I may be a bit too talkative with my long posts but in this case my number one priority is to ensure that any investors are completely happy with how their fund is being run. Advice will absolutely always be welcome.
So there's a new Fund IPOing next Tuesday, SEETV, and it's pretty much the bomb. Mission statement inside... Mar 26, 06:50
So.... You wrote all that and did not once say what the actual theme and limitations of the fund ARE... {nm} Mar 26, 07:33
But just for kicks...The limitations are that they need (or needed) to be featured members of their show. Main cast basically. Mar 26, 07:50
So anyone who is credited as a "Regular" on a TV show (i.e. before the "Guest Starring" listing in the credits). Mar 26, 12:49
I've been going through the (massive) list of Starbonds and looking for the ones that qualify... Mar 26, 14:29
Is okay. But to address your longer post explaining qualifications.... Mar 26, 21:43
This is really interesting stuff DTravel (especially the neat stuff about Lost in Space). (more) Mar 26, 23:34
Great call JDolphin. I had considered Downton Abbey as well but have not yet gotten to any of their SBs in my research. Mar 27, 19:11
Another issue to consider - do Premium Channel or Streaming/VOD series count? Mar 28, 12:51
I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS!! {nm} Mar 26, 07:40
What a GREAT IDEA! {nm} Mar 26, 10:11
Limitations? Mar 26, 10:34
