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supagenius
Joined: 11 Jan 2005
Posts: 57
Location: Alexandria
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SEEDS
Just thought I'd post an update on the movie script.
The 2nd draft is finished and available to read. Giant Robo and Prong have copies. The next step is to find a producer, who can then go and try to raise money to get the movie made. This could take a long time. The first Producer we approached had the script for a month and didn't read it. We're currently approaching another couple of Producers and see what happens with them. I'll keep the thread updated when and if anything happens.
Once we've got a Producer, we wait to get funding. This could, and probably will, literally take years. A mate of mine has a script that has been waiting for six years, so I'll probably be in an iron lung before this script gets made - if it ever does.
One other thing - the movie is NOT about bots per se. The bots are prominently featured, and it's about two guys who build bots, but it's got a whole lot of other stuff in it, including a large Evangenlical Church, a psychotherapy called Hakomi Therapy, and a background of group suicides. It's actually about the main character's internal journey. As I say, it's only the 2nd draft, so there'll be many more drafts to come - but apart from tinkering with a few things and clarifying others, this is pretty much the movie I'd like it to be. I think it makes sense, but I don't know if anyone else will.
Thanks to everyone at Maryong for their help and patience. Even if the moivie never gets made, I'd like to keep coming to the meets. I like watching the fights and, more importantly, I like the people.
If anyone reads the script, I hope they like it, and that it doesn't offend anyone's beliefs. If it does, let me know. Giant Robo & Prong have my email, or you can PM.
Cheers and thanks
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Mon May 01, 2006 10:23 am |
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supagenius
Joined: 11 Jan 2005
Posts: 57
Location: Alexandria
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While on "who's who" - Nick & Jeff were great with research. Jeff gave me a tutorial on basic bot building (don't think much of it stuck), XU1's v deWalts etc. All the Magna motors, amperages, Bisplate HHA stuff in the 2nd draft came from Nick, and Lazercut is just Lazer Wizard, where Nick gets his titanium cut. The Hateseeder bot is Jolt - just because it's the most spectacular, violent, kick-a** destructive bot, and will make for good pictures. And, yeah, i know it can get owned by a humble wedge, but a wedge won't look as exciting on screen as something that reeks of serious carnage.
Re Hillsong (and Christian City Church and others) - If you read the script, it's pretty obvious what my opinion is, but the Hillsong website claims that 19,000 people go there every week. Christian City Church has about 6,000. So, I doubt that Brian Houston, Phil Pringle etc. really give a rat's what i think.
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Tue May 02, 2006 1:40 pm |
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