Camera's Roll Soon!

It's taken five years to write and nine months of pre-production work before we finally start cameras rolling on 'Christian'.

To say my nerves are shot would be a big fat fib, I'm like jelly at the moment as I've got so much riding on this production and the excitement that its created amongst people has been scary. But, I have a vision for this film and if I stay focused and work past the obstacles that come my way then I'm sure everything will turn out fine.

I've got a great cast and crew who are very excited to get things rolling, but I can't believe how fast its all come about.

Ahh well, here it goes. At 6pm on 7th of June 2010, the first scene will begin shooting in Whitby. Fingers crossed it all goes well.

By the way, that's the new poster! :)

Dr Screw?

So, 43 people out of how many millions have complained about last Saturday's (01/05/10) episode of 'Doctor Who'.
Those 43 people including Mediawatch UK thought the scene where Amy Pond tries to undress the Doctor and jokes that its been a long time since he had some loving was deemed inappropriate for a children's programme.

Hang on? (Screeeeeeech!) Since when has Doctor Who been a children's programme? Its not on the CBBC channel is it? No! Its shown in the prime-time schedule isn't it? Yes! So who classed it as a kids programme? Gee let me think.... I'm guessing the one's who are making a mountain out of a mole-hill over this whole thing.

The scene probably went over most kids heads anyway. Its obviously the Mary Whitehouse club stirring the pot because they got nothing else to do. So here's an idea. Why don't those 43 people get together and create a club where you all take turns to jump off a cliff.

Stop being pathetic people, its just a television programme. One of which is a prime-time show and NOT a kids programme. Oh by the way, the kids version of this is actually 'The Sarah Jane Adventures'. Get it right!

Stop Moaning!

Okay, so you've got an idiot who decides to bring a baseball game to a stand still, as he runs amock around the pitch like a kid who's broke free from his reigns.

But then, Mr Policeman comes along with his friend Mr Tazer and shoots him bang on in the back, bringing the whole thing to an abrupt end.
The guy is then escorted off the pitch and arrested. No harm done.

So what the hell is the problem? Did the officer go over the top by shooting him with a tazer? Erm, no. I don't think so. Especially as this idiot brought a game to a halt, threw a fence and sent staff on a goose chase around the pitch all in the name of fun.
I think the officer made the right choice. It stopped the idiot, he was unharmed and was quickly escorted off the pitch so the game could continue. What's wrong with that? Answer... Nothing! 
Kudos to the Officer and nice shooting by the way :)

Busy Couple of Weeks

Its been a few months since I last wrote on here, but its all been go-go-go!

We've finally cast the five main characters in my Dracula movie 'Christian', after auditions were held in March and April. So a press release will be out shortly revealing those lucky devils. Along with a call for extras and supporting cast for the remaining parts.

I'm still trailing through the soundtrack applications. We had hundreds sent to us and we have to narrow it down to around six to eight artists/composers.

Got the first test footage through of some CGI effects for my film and they look awesome!

Filming in on course for its June start, with a trailer hopefully out by August.

If everything goes to plan (which normally it doesn't) we'll be entering the film in the British Horror Film Festival in Bournemouth and several other film festivals throughout 2010/11. Before that we'll be hoping to premiere the film in Whitby with the location to be announced.

Keep updated with the production by visiting the official film's website - http://www.christianmovie.co.uk/

Keep smilin' peeps :)

Production News - Christian Trailers

As promised here's the links to the two teaser trailers from the film "Christian" which I've written and directing in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

We've got open auditions ongoing at the moment for four characters in the film. For more details check out http://www.christianmovie.co.uk/

Teaser 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cgIowqCAHc

Teaser 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx6YKBLmZXs

More coming soon:)

Productions News - Christian

Filming recommenced on my directoral debut feature 'Christian', which is filming in Whitby, North Yorkshire.
The images above are from last night's shoot before the weather turned on us again and we had to wrap early thanks to rain.

In the images is actress Heather Matthews who is playing the character Sophia, a vampire and ex-lover of Christian.

In this scene, Sophia and Christian conflict with each other, but Christian can't bring himself to kill Sophia as he still has feelings for her and knows there is still some good inside of her.

They be more images from the production when we process them.

US TV Networks

Is anything on US TV safe anymore?
It seems that when a programme becomes successful not only in the States, but around the world, it suddenly gets cancelled.

Why? Just because its lost half a million viewers, that isn't a reason to cancel something! You're forgetting the billions around the world are watching it.

The latest victim to get the snip is ABC's Ugly Betty. This is a show I didn't expect to the get the chop at all.
But there are other shows that I believe have had unfair early exits.
Shows like "Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicals", "Firefly", "Dollhouse", and "Knight Rider". All big shows with a huge fan base, but cancelled after one or two seasons.
US stations aren't giving these programmes enough time to thrive.

Family Guy was cancelled three times by different stations before Fox bought the rights and gave it the boost it needed. Now its bigger than The Simpsons!

Take note, ABC, CBS and CW, give shows a chance. If its failing then bringing in new writers for the next season until you get it right! 

By the way, what is your problem with Joss Wheldon??? That guy has brought fantastic shows to the small screen yet the network's sack him off after the first season (except Buffy and Angel). Give him a break!