Thursday, March 9, 2006Friday Blog by Christopher FolinoWe are twelve days away from the world premiere of “Gamers” This weekend I’ll review the film for a last time and send off final audio notes. The tweaking is minor, however, we got one shot at this, so I’d like it to be as perfect as we can make it. And I’m proud to report that we have several major distributors who will be attending the screening on March 21st. I’m talking Academy Award nominated distributors and winners. It’s frickin cool man! God knows how long they will stay, but at least something got their attention. I’m hoping it wasn’t the free popcorn and ten minute kissing booth with Dave Hanson. Speaking of Dave, thank you for the lovely email yesterday. Here our some highlights from his fine email. “Funny man. Real funny. I mean the video link, not your blog.” And ”Hey did you know (any maybe you did know and its just not that funny and that’s why you haven't said anything) that I make a donkey show reference in the film? Its when I'm under the table talking about the trip to Mexico.” Yeah, I kind made that reference in honor of you buddy since basically only you, my dad and my former high school principal read this blog and here’s a new video link. Since Spring training is back, here’s proof that steroids can really hurt. This video is titled when Doves Cry Next week will be spent showing the producers my suggested cut and getting their blessing. It’s been since So Cal Gen Con that we have all sat and watched the movie together in its entirety. So much has changed, Dave Hanson has been completely edited out of the movie, Scott Allen Rinker’s mother paid us cash to add new scenes with him, Kevin Kirkpatrick has been digitally replaced with Abe Vigoda and Joe Nieves voice has been replaced by Pauly Shore. We also added 13 new scenes, re-worked scenes and changed placement. posted @ 07:08 AM PDT [link] [Karma: 1 (+/-)] Wednesday, March 8, 2006"Tall Tales" and my own "Personal Jesus" movie by Christopher FolinoI don’t know how or why I started this “tall tale” or what others would call a "lie" but, every morning when my five year old daughter wakes up, I tell her how I caught both her twin brothers, who are only seven months old, sneaking out of the house always on a quest to get her cool shit. Yesterday, the twins were trying to fill the min-van with Barbie’s they didn’t pay for at Toys R Us. I tried throwing in some “Full House” morality crap about "how stealing is wrong", but she would have none of that! She’s like serious? They snuck out again? Why did you stop them?” “Wait, they know how to drive?” She’s getting smart, however, when it’s warmer I’m going to take both boys out at night and take photos of them attempting to steal the car and show them to her. Hell maybe I’ll shot some video and add some special effects where it appears the twins are driving away. That would mess with her mind for the rest of her life. And why not? If she’s going to believe in "Santa" and that "Bratz dolls aren't total whores", then why can’t she believe that her twin brothers know how to drive a car, attempt to “liberate” her gifts and worship her? Would love to see that therapy bill when she gets older. So what’s up with “Gamers?” Nothing, he’s hanging out at a few bars in Tijuana preparing himself mentally for his deployment. Don’t get me wrong, he’s not an alcoholic, however, he is a fan of a good "Donkey show" and that's what attracts him south of the border. I will guarantee to anyone from the press who is getting a screener copy of the movie, that “Gamers” will be more than able to perform it’s duty. I saw Ben Messmer the other night, the man who plays Johnny in the movie, I love that guy! He still plays Dungeons and Dragons and his agent is his Dungeon Master. How cool is that? Serious, I’m going to have to crash that game. I wonder if Ben doesn’t show up for a game, does his agent get pissed and not send him out on any calls for that week? And I guess I have nothing in common with the general public, I thought Jon Stewart did a great job hosting the Oscars. He’s no Martin Lawrence dressed in an eighty year old drag, however, who is? Okay, maybe Tyler Perry, but come on! American just can’t get enough up of that awesome comedy! Can you blame us? Really? I got to go, I rented “Jesus Christ: Vampire Hunter" from Netflix and I must watch it now so I can compare notes with Jason Driver. A half hour later, I think this could be the greatest movie ever made and I love the fact that this film got into M.U.F.F. which stands for Melbourne Underground Film Festival which I’m proud to say is interested in screening “Gamers” this year. So for all you folks counting at home, you can see "Gamers" at a festival in either Israel or Australia. It's nice the foreign market has faith in us before our own country! Could you imagine the shirt we can create if “Gamers” screens at M.U.F.F. it would be so obvious and priceless at the same time. Lastly, a shout out to super Chuck in Austin who frickin made a page about “Gamers” on his web site with some exclusive audio clip from the movie which features a scene with William Katt. By the way Chuck, I saw an ad for William Shatner’s DVD of the month club on boxofficemojo.com and you were right to try to stop that cancer from spreading to the masses. And lastly the coolest video I've seen in a long time, a real life re-enactment of the intro to the Simpsons TV show. Click here. posted @ 12:32 AM PDT [link] [Karma: 3 (+/-)] Monday, March 6, 2006Hype & Buzz for "Gamers" by Christopher FolinoThe game is on to generate hype and buzz for “Gamers”.Help us in our grass roots marketing plan to get the press and distributors aware of “Gamers”. If you don’t know anybody that’s cool, you can help us by visiting www.imdb.com and posting support for “Gamers 2006” on the message board or any other places on the web. If you got friends who write movie reviews or if you have your own My Space account, contact us about getting exclusive movie clips and interviews with the actors, we have until March 21st the day of the world premiere of the film in Beverly Hills, CA where we will screen the film at the Fine Arts Theatre at 7:30PM to do everything we can to give the movie one hell of a shot. If you would like to attend the screening contact us at info@gamers-themovie.com If you help us promote the film, we will include your name and your company in the film credits under special thanks. Just send us the articles at info@gamers-themovie.com">info@gamers-themovie.com Please note for all distributors, we won’t be sending any screener copies out until after the premiere. We want to reward the companies who’ll make an effort to show up the screening first. We plan on having all 400 seats occupied by folks who have never seen the movie and who aren’t related to me. Hell, we want distributors to get a clear idea of what this movie will do. We know it’s main audience will be males between 17 and 40. Can it make money? Over 20 million people plays Dungeons and Dragons and the Pen and Paper role playing games alone last year generated a billion dollars in business and RTS video games that were influenced by Dungeons and Dragons, such as “World of Warcraft” and “Everquest” those players will relate to this movie and the family members or loved ones that are orphaned by these “gamers.” The video game industry makes more money than the film industry and it’s closing in on the music industry. Even if you’re not a “Gamer” you’ll relate to this film, it’s a comedy that focuses on characters. Check out the media clips we posted then prepare your self for 87 minutes of that brand of comedy. This movie has been re-worked, new scenes added, and we didn’t hold back. This in a comedy movie shot on 35MM with real SAG actors like Kelly LeBrock, Beverly D’Angelo, John Heard, William Katt and Michael Bell. And you’ll be introduced the next wave of talent comedians who will grace your TV and cinemas. This movie was self financed with a bank loan and credit cards and made by folks who hold day jobs. If your tired of studio crap movies like remakes of "The Pink Panther" and another "Big Mamma's House" and want something original, then "Gamers" is for you. posted @ 06:50 AM PDT [link] [Karma: 1 (+/-)] Sunday, March 5, 2006"Ben Hur with Dice" -New tagline created by Jason Driver -Article by Folino“Gamers” climbed passed 1,730 movies on the IMDB to rank at 4,487. This places the film hire than the Kelly LeBrock's classic "The Woman in Red" which is ranked 4,493. We also kicked former James Bond ass when he was just “Remington Steele” whch is at 4,502. And Tupac is our bitch this week, as "Poetic Justice" comes files a ranking of 4,511. “Gamers” segment to appear on “Electric Playground” Recently, Scott Allen Rinker, Dave Hanson, Kevin Sherwood, Joe Nieves, Michael Bell, and myself and executive producer Fernando Velloso were interviewed by Victor Lucas for "Electric Playground" which airs on G4 media talking about "Gamers." How cool is that? We don't have even a distribution deal and the little film got some heat and kick? Don't ask me what heat and kick means, I just made it up, however, it sounds fresh, huh? We shot in front of the Federal Building and I got to do my interview with both Michael Bell and Fernando. Thank God, because, I sucked, I really did. I did remember my name and that is progress. Michael Bell saved the day, you just watch in awe as he comes up with shit you would never say out loud to another man while a camera is recording you. And Fernando with his "Shrek 2" Puss in Boots accent just sounded cool and authentic. I however, couldn't even remember our movies new tagline, partly because it sucks. "Some streaks should never be broken." Good tagline if you've seen the movie, However, Jason Driver, one of our favorite folks is describing the film as "Ben Hur with Dice!" They paired Kevin and Scott together, and Hanson and a very bearded Joe Nieves teamed up together. They all did a great job and it was fun, it really was. And I really just tripped out because it's "Gamers" and somebody is taking this film serious! What a bunch of suckers!" The G4 cameraman and Victor were super cool and we owe Tom Stratton the Prince of P.R. a steak dinner for setting up the interview. If not steak, than how about some beef jerky? I kid, I kid. I got a good laugh this morning, the short film we created, shot on 35MM and edited for THQ called "Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers made it onto www.abum.com With the title "Iraq in Video Games -And now we have a video game based partly on the war in Iraq. Too soon?" It's been viewed 9,486 times, 309 votes, with 2.6 rating And did I take the time to plug "Gamers" on that site? Yes sir, hell yes I did. And did I screw up the URL on my post? Yes sir, hell yes I did. That's the bad boy that started it all, shot on near Magic Mountain, it's the old Jag TV show set with Mario Vanillo my old neighbor from El Monte who does special effects. He was instrumental in helping us get all the tech and gun guys from the “Jarhead” movie. We shot it in one day with 33 set-ups for under 70K. And the shoot had an incredible team, Jennifer Stechman, Video department and Roberto Blasini is the man. Watch the clip, it looks like we spent a million dollars on it. Man, I would love to do a war movie with Mario and the gang, blowing shit up is fun! Check out tomorrow’s blog, we have lots of stuff to cover. posted @ 11:21 AM PDT [link] [Karma: 5 (+/-)] |
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