Nick Park and Peter Lord await for the stars of the film to arrive on their first day, being as they were twenty minutes late. What on earth could be the hold up? Then again they were chickens so there's no surprise there...
Ginger, Rocky, Babs, Bunty, Mac, Fowler and Nobby arrive only a few minutes later, fast walking over to the directors
"Sorry we're late. We took a wrong turn." Ginger apologized to the unhappy men
"It's alright, just don't let it happen again. We have much to do now that we're behind schedule." Peter tells the stars
"Lead on." Mac said
"First things first. You haven't properly met each other I assume. Ginger, Mac, Bunty, Babs, Fowler, Nobby, Rocky." Nick points to each chicken as he said their names
"Yeah, yeah, nice to meet them. Can we get started now?" Bunty asked impatiently
Peter grabs the script and skimmed over some notes he jotted down just days earlier. "Today we're going to record some noises since the set is still being put together for the Tweedy's farm."
"Noises?" Babs smiles
"Yes darling. Noises." Nick looks at the clueless hen
Nick, Peter and the crew get the birds settled onto stools, microphones placed inches in front of them
"Now then. One at a time, we're going to ask that you make a series of grunts, gasps, whoops, etcetera. And we would do this individually but it's easier with all of you in the same room. Just keep quiet and don't disturb one another unless you're up. Fowler, lets start with you old chap." Peter explains the whole process of the recording session, Nick giving a thumbs up to start recording Fowler
The old rooster gave it his best, making an assortment of noises, stopping when Peter gave a thumbs up
"Thank you, Fowler. Nobby, you're up."
This went on until everyone had a go. Peter got up from where he was seated and approached the birds. "Now, we have a short break, look over your lines if you have to, help yourself to some water, whatever you need before we record a little more. Ginger I'd like to speak with you in private."
The crew helped the chickens get down from the stools and Ginger walked alongside Peter as he went back over to Nick. "We want you to hangout with Rocky. It will push your performance further since you two are in a lot of scenes together."
"I know this is for the sake of the movie but I'd rather not. He's not even my type." Ginger said
"Please just try it. Get to know each other a little. Everyone at least needs to get to know their co stars." Nick encourages
"Oh alright. But Nobby isn't going to like it since he's overprotective." Ginger adjusts her green hat
"Don't let him keep you from doing it. That'll be all." Peter dismisses the hen
Ginger walked away, mentally sighing to herself. She had to at least give it a go. Maybe Rocky was different from other roosters. Or not. She found him conversing with Babs, the sweet yet dull chicken smiling and giving him oddball replies while knitting. She clearly didn't understand what they were even talking about
Rocky sighs and turns away. Holy egg yolks was it frustrating. Though he had to admit she was pretty adorable and innocent...maybe. He saw Ginger walk up and smiles to himself. Boy was she beautiful in his eyes, never seeing a hen quite like her before
"Hey there, baby doll. Important stuff with the bosses?" He greets
"It's Ginger. And I guess you could say that. It's nice to meet you, Rocky. Are you nervous about our scenes together presuming the set will be finished soon?" Ginger gives him a bit of a scowl
Rocky loved the way she reacted to calling her baby doll. He should keep calling her nicknames instead of Ginger. Maybe he could even ask Nick and Peter about removing Ginger's name from any of his dialogue and replacing it with different nicknames
"Yeah a little but I know it's nothing we can't handle. And just think of all our hard work paying off when this movie becomes a big hit." He replies, Ginger's expression softening
"You know, I expected you to be like any other rooster I've known but..." Ginger began
"But?" Rocky smiles
"Alright everyone! Let's get back to recording!" Nick calls out, the chickens hurrying back
They recorded some background noises, noises for sound affects and more. Peter and Nick were satisfied with what they had and brought an end to the session. "Ok, very good. Tomorrow we'll shoot some scenes and discuss merchandise for the movie."
It was a very productive first day for the birds and they were all pleased with what they accomplished for today, ready to tackle what was thrown at them tomorrow
"Ok. That's all for today. Thank you everyone, we'll see you tomorrow." Peter said
Nobby saw his older sister walking with Rocky and talking to him. Not today! The short rooster with an overbite raced after them. "Ginger!"
This caused the two chickens to stop and look at Nobby
"What is it, Nobby?" Ginger asked
"Why are you hanging around with this bird brain?" Nobby gestures to the Rhode Island Red
"Relax, we're just getting to know each other." Ginger said to her brother
"Well, I don't like it." Nobby folds his wings
"I'll see you tomorrow, doll face." Rocky walked away from the siblings
"Ginger!" The green eyed hen shouts after him
Why couldn't he call her by her name? How frustrating!
"You like him, don't you?" Nobby narrows his eyes
"Don't be ridiculous. You can't date your co stars, that's unthinkable!" Ginger rolls her eyes at the idiotic question
"Just checking. Let's go get something to eat, I'm starved!" Nobby races towards the exit, Ginger following after him
Wooo wee!!!! This is surely a fun one! :D
