Theme of the Crime

Theme Of The Crime (TV Series)
Ongoing
Original Release:	06 December 2021
Synopsis:	Theme of the Crime is a fictionalized cable series about theme criminals in Gotham, but it is not set in Gotham and except for Catman, the villains are more AU versions. (i.e.. Instead of Poison Ivy, they have a group called the Ivy League)
Cast:	Thomas Blake, Michael Hannigan, Simon Trent, Simon Williams

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Primary filming is done at Gotham Cable Studios with some on scene locations for special scenes.

Series 1 Credits

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Producers

        Pete Porterman and Thomas Blake 

Cast

        Simon Trent - Commissioner Gillespie
        Thomas Blake - Present Day Catman
        Nick Drago - Music Master; Catman (Pilot and early flashback episodes)
        Simon Williams - Woe
        Gabe Porter - Catman (later flashback episodes)
        Katy Preston - Annette/Ivy League
        Camryn Cailin - Eva / Ivy League
        Adele Rouke - Mona Lisa / Ivy League
        Candis Rosenberg - Cristata / Ivy League
        Gloria Williams - Glacier / Ivy League
        Richard Wallace - The Puffin
        Robert Osbourne - The Jokester
        Rasputin the tiger - Self

News

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Gotham Cable Under Attack - 12 August 2022

Gotham Cablevision Studios and their streaming service have come under fire recently. Last year saw Theme of the Crime become a runaway hit. It was touted as the 'Breaking Bad' of theme criminals, given credence by casting Thomas Blake -the former Catman to play himself. Blake turned out to be a decent actor, possessing great charisma and was an instant hit with viewers. The show benefited fom the considerable talent of Nick Drago as the bizarre Music Master who was alternately sinister, sympathetic and humorous (the scene of MM reviewing his gallery of ruined hats and swearing revenge was brilliant.) The producers performed creative stunt casting, chiefly Simon Trent as Commissioner Gillespie, and Simon (Wonderman) Trent as Woe.

The show came under attack by the Gotham Morality Organization for lauding theme criminals (a debatable topic). This resulted in a hasty halt in production and a supposed retooling of scripts to embrace a new approach.

The studios were broken into last week and the exact purpose remained undisclosed by the studio. The GCPD questioned staff and cast and sought Thomas Blake for arrest. Catman remained out of Gotham, though Happy Harbor police did detain him for questioning.

It was learned that the investigation and charges were dropped by the studio, however Blake was let go, both as cast and as an executive producer.

Last night the studio's woes continued as the original scripts and the retooled ones were released to the internet. The response to the retooled scripts was beyond negative. It was vitriolic. It was also learned that Nick Drago walked out in sympathy with Blake -depriving the show of its two main draws. Gotham Cable has suspended production for the series.

The Logs

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Logs

Title	Date	Scene Summary
Catching up at the Wick	July 28th, 2023	Mike and Thomas run into each other and catch each other up on their projects.
What Are You Working on Now	July 21st, 2023	Thomas learns a valuable lesson, charge for photos and autographs at a Con!
The Count of Monte Cristo: A Scaled Response	January 29th, 2023	Thomas comes by the Shaw Studios Beach Retreat to pick Megan up from vocal training for her movie role. There they run into several key figures of the movie's production process. And it turns out at least one of them is a (TV) Catman fan.
Last Pick When the Angels Choose Sides	September 22nd, 2022	Money is raised for Captain Cold and the Tigress.
Adulting	August 11th, 2022	Megan and Thomas go to dinner and met Mike and haters.
Spacial Oddities at the Curio	August 10th, 2022	A bit if random conversation at The Curio turns into exposition as Michael and Zatanna hear Phoebe's latest theory on the unicorns and their captor. Michael gets a little background into why Phoebe looks so tired and can no longer speak. Poor Thomas Blake misses out on the exposition thanks to a phone call!!
You Don't Know What I Did This Summer!	August 7th, 2022	Thomas in jail. It happens.
Visiting Old Friends	August 4th, 2022	Gabby goes to visit Thomas. Runs into Megan and Mike as well. It's almost like old times.
Misshapen Identities	August 3rd, 2022	Delores gets three steaks! Then Thomas and Michael take them from her (to be fair, they did order them). The men are upset about the quality of the writers on their show. Delores is thoroughly bamboosled. Also:
Leave a Whisper	July 24th, 2022	Mike goes looking for the Screaming Whisper that wandered off during lunch. Catman finds it. He's not that happy.
Strange Relations	July 17th, 2022	What do you do with a drunken Catman is answered.
Theme of the Crime: Party on!...responsibly	July 13th, 2022	Costumes are worn, money is exchanged, and a hat is shredded
The Influencer	July 7th, 2022	Lights! Camera! Squeeeeeeal!!
Theme of the Crime: The Caper	July 5th, 2022	Catman and Music Master swing by the Children's Hospital to see how Thad is doing
Theme of the Crime: Make a Wish Edition	July 1st, 2022	A Make a Wish kid finds a hero in the oddest of places
House Warming	June 24th, 2022	Thomas and Saeko deal with the most relentless of foes. No spoilers.
Shades of Gray	April 25th, 2022	Thomas and Mike meet the Shade. Networking is done over cognac.
Shopping Therapy	April 16th, 2022	No description
Two paths diverged in a large terminal	March 12th, 2022	Nick runs into a concerned Thomas at the airport. They talk. Now Nick is concerned
Behind the Scenes of Theme of the Crime	October 28th, 2021	It's not a fieldtrip without a near mauling
Technology, Robots, Magic, Demons... all we need is a gorilla for the Trifeca!	October 16th, 2021	A contest of strength and speed Catman vs. Mairin and the winner: Mairin!!
No Business Like Show Business	October 11th, 2021	Thomas meets Demona. Mairin is repulsed by Thomas.
=On the Fandom of Villainy	October 8th, 2021	Kind of hard to tell if this was a win for good or evil. Some bad folks all around. Anyway Mairin has a job!
Quiet on the set!	October 1st, 2021	Things don't always run smoothly at a film studio
Raving Loony	September 24th, 2021	Dinah blocks Thomas at a price of her own stability. Rave gets a lesson about the heroic and villainous life. And learns what hard liquor tastes like.
On the Side of the Ahgels	September 14th, 2021	A cunning plan is devised to restore Simon's fortunes.
Holy Casting Call Gray Ghost!	September 7th, 2021	Catman signs the Gray ghost to play the part of comissioner in his new project and the two share a heart to heart.
Sometimes You Just Don't Want To Cook	September 2nd, 2021	In a crowded room, Mike, Helmut, and Thomas have a toast to a hero they can all agree to toasting. Many drinks were had.
So many Questions	August 15th, 2021	Nick and Thomas are seeing some warning signs at the casting call for an up and coming TV Series...
Drinking can be Cathartic	August 10th, 2021	Thomas makes Mike several offers he can't refuse

Cutscenes

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