Archive for April, 2008
A Projo article about the continuing saga of the Rhode Island’s Film Tax Credit.
The continuing example (aka let’s cut and paste some more from previous articles) of the Wesley Snipes movie filmed in Rhode Island that went straight to DVD reminds me of the days when HDTV Channels were so scarce and worries of the the Super Bowl in HD were on the horizon.
Personally, after spending 5 hours in Providence on the set of Tell Tale, waiting with the other extras to be called then never being used and getting fed/paid for it, I sincerely hope they get this Tax Credit thing fixed so everyone is happy.
The price of gas being what it is, I don’t feel like huffing it over to CT or up to MA for call times. I like
Boring pictures of that 5 hour wait forthcoming. . .
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For those patiently awaiting the arrival of Doctor Who on Sci-Fi, I can tell you the first two episodes are good stuff. Here’s hoping we don’t hit a rough patch like we did last year with the two parter yawner of The Darleks take Manhattan.
And, while some may see the writers falling back on the recycling of the taking the Companion back in time to see (insert historical figure name here) it didn’t seem like retreading since the story and the sets were really good. Creatures effects were nicely done too, I thought.
It would appear that Bad Wolf’s return will treated like Torchwood’s in Season 2, lurking in the background until the last four episodes when she arrives and probably bringing doom with her.
As for the dangling plot line of the Doctor’s real name, I wish they would pull back the curtain and show us Gallifrey in her glory before the Time War. Show Doctor and Master before they became enemies and just cement some history. This show has been going on for nearly 60 years and with all the books, comics and radio dramas, it would be nice to see an Origin Tale.
With each hammer home of the “I’m the last one left,” the ice of credibility begins to crack, imho, since, let’s face it, the crusty Time Lords really didn’t like the Doctor to begin with, right? So why would they tell him where they are, right?
With each new companion comes the odd question about time travel or how the TARDIS actually works and Donna while like a bull in china shop, she is starting to growing on me. Coming from the Baker Years of Sarah Jane Smith and Leela the current companions have ranged from mall rat to brain to smart aleck.
No sign of the Master’s Ring, although the phrase “something on your back” doesn’t explain much to me, I’m sure something is going to hunt down Donna sooner or later.
So, with the past behind us, the Ood are next week which means the far, far, far, far future. . . .
According to the TV Guide, Red Sox Game is being booted to Channel 3 tonight due to Bruins are in the Playoffs.
Thursday’s Edition of The Legend of Lili Deacon is up.
Script Frenzy Meet Up at Reflections Cafe in Providence Tonight. Hopefully the Tell Tale Production being down the road will help with the writing.
If all these flight cancellations continue during the San Diego Comic Con, I’d be slightly perturbed.
New Awesome Iron Man Clip (not the one shown during BSG last week).
The adjustments of the flaps or wings during the fly sequence was a great touch.
I mentioned before that Cartoon Frolics had been recently updated and didn’t explain much else.
One the screenplays Paul and I had been working on after “Off The Post…” was a western with cowboys, indians and creatures that go bump in the night. And, after a bit we figured out that maybe the script shouldn’t be a movie but something bigger.
After a bit of brainstorming we decided to create a web comic that takes place before the screenplay when our heroine was still learning the ropes.
That web comic is called The Legend of Lili Deacon.
The comic’s posting schedule will be Tuesday/Thursday. The first page will be up on April 8th.
Myself, Paul and Brenden O’Neill will be writing with art chores from Paul.
[EDITED: Paul's comic graciously reminded me that the web comic is not an adaptation of the original screenplay but a prequel.]
The Fine Print: The Legends of Lili Deacon is rated R for violence against demons and other creatures that don’t exist.
Script Frenzy Write In at Reflections Cafe in Providence, tonight.
5-6pm until whenever. Surge Protector, stickers and moral support will be on hand.
Up to 24 Pages…
The first RI meet up for Script Frenzy 2008 is going to be tonight at Panera Bread in Cranston from 5-6pm until either we get sick of each or they kick us out at 9pm.
Other meet ups will be posted to the RI Calender on the Script Frenzy Board.
Stickers, Surge Protectors and moral support will be on hand.
