Hello and welcome to the JEMcast on Hologram Radio. This is Alex Knight and I am joined by Aleen Simms, founder of the Less than or Equal podcast, and science fiction writer, K. Tempest Bradford. Synopsis: In Season 2, episode 26: ‘Hollywood Jem (Part 1): For Your Consideration,’ “Jem is nominated for the Best Actress Oscar, while her sister Kimber becomes involved in a wild love triangle.” Stay tuned for an action packed episode. Episode 52 (S2E26) is written by Roger Slifer. We open with the Jem and the Holograms, anxiously awaiting the results of the latest Oscar Awards. Jem is nominated for best actress. On the Harriet Horn Show, Jem joins Sigourney Reaver, Meryl Saint, and Geraldine Pathos. When Harriet questions Jem’s unusual candidacy for an Oscar, Jem seems taken a back. After all, Jem is known for her music, not her acting, and it’s her first film. After finding out Jem has had no formal acting training, Geraldine flips out and refuses to share an interview with Jem, who clearly joined the film industry for frivolous reasons. Sigourney Reaver has Jem’s back and says she has as much right to share the stage with anyone else. Jerrica is furious when she sees Cool Trash Magazine’s ad that pits Jem up against Geraldine. The Countess Du Voisin shows up at Starlight mansion and asks her to get Jem’s help because Howard Sands is in trouble. On the Hollywood backlot, Howard Sands is seen arguing with movie star Sharise, who refuses to share the set with a TV (we see a Max Headroom style character on screen). The Countess suggests Jem should replace Sharise, and Howard is very receptive to the idea. Jem accepts, so long as she can read a copy of the script first. From behind the TV, Kimber’s old boyfriend, Shawn, pops out (Kimber is very pleased to see him). Jem: You know, this script is terrific, Howard. I’ll do it. Kimber: Jem. are you sure about this? What will the critics say? And the reporters? Jem: Who cares, Kimber? I can’t lead my life wondering what other people might say. I’ve got to do what I think is right. And, frankly, I can’t wait to get started. Jem and the Holograms music video: “Hollywood Jem.” After wrapping the movie for the day, Jem receives a telegram (that was a thing in the 80s?) from Francois Truger (a famous director), who invites the band to a party at his mansion. At the party, Francois greets Jem and kisses her on the cheek. Rio makes a comment that the French always over do it (right in front of Francois for some reason). Francois begins to belittle Howard Sands’s work and tells Jem that if she wants the academy to take her seriously, she should appear in one of his films. Jem is honoured but tells Francois that she must finish the current picture she’s working on first. Francois tells Jem it can’t wait and she must begin working on his film immediately. After feeling insuled by Jem’s refusal, Francois is interviewed by several reporters that question whether there’s any truth to the rumour that he asked Jem to start in his movie, because he needs a celebrity to boost his box office numbers. Francois denies everything. Francois: As you know, I don’t cater to the whims of the American public. Perhaps Jem’s own publicity machine started that rumour. Rio: I hate liars, and I hate deception. So you can imagine what I think of you! (throws Francois into the pool) Francois: You can’t trifle with me! I am artist reincarnate! Do you hear me?! I’ll ruin your career! Kimber and Shawn leave the party together. Kimber asks Shawn if there’s any chance that Francois could really hurt Jem’s career and chance to win an Oscar. Shawn doesn’t have any answers, and tries to cheer Kimber up by taking her to a secluded spot with a spectacular view of Hollywood. Kimber questions if it was a good idea for …