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To: Robert Fraser
CC: Aidan St. Claire, Victoria Bibeau\
From: Melanie Lemay
Date: 18 Jun 2014
Subject: Arno Dorian

Hi Robert,

You come highly recommended and I'm thrilled to have you in our studio. I'm putting you to work on a special project for me.

Your subject is Arno Dorian. His story takes place during the French Revolution! I want you to explore every avenue of his life that you can.

The goal is to have a new blockbuster to present to the Abstergo brass next year. As such, this is SUPER classified.

Your direct supervisor will be Aiden St. Claire (cc'ed). You can ONLY discuss the project with Aiden or myself. As you'll probably be logging in some overtime in your Animus, I've added a mandatory weekly meeting with our psychiatrist Dr. Bibeau (cc'ed) to make sure you're not suffering from any Bleeding Effect.

Welcome to Abstergo Entertainment! Don't let me down.

[Rosa Giovanno]

Tablet Document 2

To: Jean-Francois Brunet
From: Melanie Lemay
Date: 07 Jul 2014
Subject: The Tradgedy of Jacques de Molay

Hey, I just read the final text for the first episode:

"Last of the heroic Knights Templar, Jacques de Molay was a man of principle, a towering intellect betrayed by the man he trusted most -- the corrupt King of France."

LOVE IT. And I think our users are going to love it too! This is going to be the crown jewel of our Helix launch in the fall!

Great job everyone!

ML

[Rosa Giovanno]

Tablet Document 3

To: M.-O. Boudreault
From: Melanie Lemay
Date: 09 JUL 2014
Subject: History's Hitmen Altair

Hi M-O!

I understand your concerns, given that we already passed on several of these historical figures in previous market analyses. Having said that, I think we can use a lot of this data to present these people not as fictional action heroes, but as the focus of historical documentaries.

After a few iterations, we've come up with this as our best angle:
"Amid the chaos of the Crusades, one man's moral transgressions tower above all others. Experience firsthand what it means to be a remorseless killing machine in an age of philosophical turmoil."

These could be in a series, something like "History's Hitmen?" haha, that's turbo lame, but you get the idea. Or they could be standalone. Maybe this one can be "Murder in the Levant" or something like that.

We're going to commission a few features using these controversial figures for Helix's launch. Let's see how they do and then we'll discuss continuing the series or trying something else.

Thanks for your honest feedback, it's always appreciated!

ML

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Tablet Document 4

To: M.-O. Boudreault
From: Melanie Lemay
Date: 16 Jul 2014
Subject: Ezio Auditore

Hi M-O!

I agree that Ezio's shady character makes him unsuitable for a leading role. So maybe we can take him out altogether and create a virtual tourism feature?

Something like:
"Travel to the Italian Renaissance for a taste of fine wine, free thought, and filthy hearts as Abstergo Entertainment shows you the true meaning of enlightenment. Attend wild parties, witness spectacles unseen for 500 years, and rub elbows with the most famous nerd the world has ever known, Leonardo da Vinci."

I'm also considering a series focusing on some notable serial killers of history, Ezio certainly qualifies. Anyways, have a think and let me know what you come up with!

M.L.

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Tablet Document 5

To: M.-O. Boudreault
From: Melanie Lemay
Date: 19 Jul 2014
Subject: Connor

Hi M-O!

I think we should focus on George Washington, rather than Connor. "Washington and the Wolf" has a nice ring to it.

"Take part in the unlikely friendship between America's most revered hero, General George Washington, and a sullen Mohawk native named Connor -- a stirring tale of violence, revenge and betrayal set during the earliest years of the American Revolution."

George Washington, we can franchise. I don't know that we'd get more than one feature out of Connor. Plus, don't even get me started on his wife or the way he died. What a mess.

M.L.

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Tablet Document 6

To: Jean-Francois Brunet
From: Melanie Lemay
Date: 21 Jul 2014
Subject: Haytham Kenway

Just to keep you in the loop, I heard back from editorial this morning. The story itself is untouched, but this is going to be the menu text for the Haytham Kenway feature:

"Devoted patriot, celebrated scholar, loving father. Exclusive to Helix, witness the rise and martyrdom of one of the American Revolution's least known heroes. A Helix exclusive!"

I think it fits perfectly with the title you've chosen, "The Lone Eagle." Haytham is going to appeal to a wide audience, and his story is definitely going to give people a bad case of "THE FEELS" as those internet kids like to say.

Oh my God I'm old, aren't I?

M.L.

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Tablet Document 7

To: Christopher Darby
From: Melanie Lemay
Date: 27 Jul 2014
Subject: Edward Kenway

We have Devils of the Caribbean taken from his genetic memories. But I think we can do more. Is there a way we can spin a cautionary tale around his actual life?

Alternatively, do we know anything about his life once he returned to England? I know his family had a big mansion in London somewhere. Is it still standing?

I don't want to give the impression that the studio is just reusing the same genetic memories over and over, so while I want to recycle assets to save money, the experience has to be totally fresh.

M.L.

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Tablet Document 8

To: Kristina Uhrich
From: Melanie Lemay
Date: 01 Aug 2014
Subject: Aveline de Grandpre

I'd like to explore the possibility of a follow up to Liberation. We found some footage of Aveline's activities in New England, and it seems clear that she was still very active later in life.

Ideally, I'd like a sequel to Liberation or some kind of follow up, but I understand that's going to take some resources that we don't have right now. A quick fix option is to re-use existing assets and take a more family-friendly angle on her story:

"From a scrappy servant to a woman of dignity and poise, experience the heartwarming 18th century tale of a young Creole woman as she struggles to find her long-lost mother and heal the wounds of separation forever."

Additionally, "The Liberation of Lady Aveline" might open up some revenue from women, which is a demographic I think we have been ignoring for too long now.

M.L.

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Tablet Document 9

To: Jean-Francois Brunet
From: Melanie Lemay
Date: 04 Aug 2014
Subject: Robert de Sable

I am starting to have second thoughts about doing a feature on Robert de Sable. While he was a great leader, I just don't know that there's anything about a knight that fought and died during the Crusades that makes him stand out.

I'm wondering if we can leave him aside for now, and focus on Madeleine de L'Isle? A successful business woman in precolonial Louisiana is more of a feel-good success story.

M.L.

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Tablet Document 10

To: Jean-Francois Brunet
From: Melanie Lemay
Date: 05 Aug 2014
Subject: Triumph of the Borgias

I think focusing on his dysfunctional family life is the wrong track to take. I've modified your initial pitch, and I would suggest going for something like this:

"Rodrigo Borgia's quest to reform the irrational excesses and corruptions of the Catholic Church from its highest office --the Papacy. Experience firsthand his rise, his reforms, and his unlikely death."

The program itself is top notch, though. Great work! Give my best to your team!

M.L.

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Tablet Document 11

To: Jean-Francois Brunet
From: Melanie Lemay
Date: 10 Aug 2014
Subject: Cesare Borgia

Hi,

After looking over the footage that you presented, I've decided that rather than dedicate an entire feature to the loathsome Cesare Borgia, we'll use it to add some spice and conflict to the existing Rodrigo Borgia piece.

Cesare is just too much of an asshole to have his own show!

M.L.

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Tablet Document 12

To: Jean-Francois Brunet
From: Melanie Lemay
Date: 17 Aug 2014
Subject: Laureano Torres

I don't know how to say this politely, so please don't think this is anything personal or a reflection of you or your work. You're a star!

But.

I think doing an entire virtual feature about Laureano Torres is the single most boring pitch that's ever come across my desk.

Sorry!

M.L.

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Tablet Document 13

To: Philippe Chartrand
From: Melanie Lemay
Date: 21 Aug 2014
Subject: Giovanni Borgia

So, if I'm reading your reports properly, you're saying Giovanni Borgia was born deformed, miraculously survived, but frequently hallucinated about past lives, and associated with some of the biggest occultists of the Renaissance?

That's AMAZING!

Our last supernatural movie, "They Walk Among Us," was met with really mediocre reviews.

If We can use these genetic memories to start a new occult thriller franchise, we might be able to win back some of those disgruntled fans!

M.L.[X]

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Tablet Document 14

To: Ajay Rana
From: Melanie Lemay
Date: 24 Aug 2014
Subject: Dvija A.I.

Hello Ajay!

It's looking like we'll be able to use Animus tech to create a digital version of Monima Das to finsih production of Dvija A.I.

My condolences again to your resilient cast and crew. If nothing else, we'll be able to give Monima the glamorous send-off she deserves!

When it's done, I'd like to talk about using MySore Tech to remaster other traditional forms of entertainment (concerts or sporting events, for example) into fully immersive Animus experiences.

Best,
M.L.