The Catch Me Interviews
JEFF DENTON
jeffdenton.net
The 9/11 Commission Report
Automaton Transfusion
Pirates of Treasure Island
Dracula's Curse / Exorcism: The Possession of Gail Bowers / King of the Lost World / The Beast of Bray Road / Frankenstein Reborn
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer"
"Angel"
Beach House
1) Do you get sick of people mentioning the "James Dean"resemblance ?
I actually played James Dean in a show called Ghost Stories that followed the bizarre deaths and circumstances associated with his car. No, James Dean associations are flattering at worst, now if I resembled Screech, well...
2) Any "Buffy,Vampire Hunter "on-set stories ?
Shooting "Buffy" was actually a blast. Everybody was in such good spirits on the set because it was the first show back from hiatus. We shot 16 hours straight and not a complaint from any one. I started one scene underground in a dirt grave, so my ears and pants were filled with soil for 8 hours. Sara Michelle was kind enough to hold my saliva soaked teeth in between takes. She was very cool.
3) Any "Angel" gossip ?
"Angel "was filmed the the night after the Super Bowl and I had to be at Paramount at 3am for some intense make-up and prosthetics that took 3 hours to complete. David Boreanez threw a fit when there was too much blood on his jacket in the scene but everyone was real cool on that set too. The face prosthetics I wore had a screw going in my lip and up through a nostril, the problem was it held my lip up, and my saliva dripped down to the bottom of the fake chin. So I was slurping all day with a spit saturated chin.
4) 9/11: Commission Report, Is it the film we fear ?
Interestingly enough, 911 does have almost identical scenes as the made for tv movie that is stirring up a lot of controversy. Politicians and secret service individuals just don't want to be associated with the responsibility of knowing vital information prior to the attacks and not acting on them. The film is based on information from the commission report but lets the viewer derive their own conclusions of what they believe may or may not be true.
5) TheAsylum been a good experience as a boss ? Comments on some of the films ?
The Asylum has been a great acting opportunity for me to play a variety of characters. We just finished another film in Milwaukee where I played a rogue barbarian in the Sithe forest, very fun, and I think some of my best work yet. I've been working on films with Leigh since his first film which was also my first film years ago. Anything he does I want to be a part of because I trust him implicitly. In all honesty, I think the films could be better if we had more time for the little things, but the company strategy is to make films at a fast and furious pace. That's the business and they seem to be doing very well by it.
6) BEST things about "The DENT" ?
Best things about "the Dent" is that I love being people other than myself, it's a great form of expression. I'm probably the most easy going guy on the set and make sure everybody else has a good time. Totally dedicated to my craft and diligent about my work. I've been close to some break out movie roles for the last year or so, but manage to have enough patience to keep perspective and optimism. My sense of humor keeps my right.
7) WORST of "The DENT" ?
Worst things, seven fingers on one hand and a club foot. But I finished 2nd in the keyboard 100 meter sprint finals in Glascow last year. Maybe my sense of humor is the worst thing, I should reassess.
FAMOUS statement to leave with your fans ?
I'm gonna steal some famous words from Betty Davis, "Take Fountain". For those of us in Hollywood ,we know that Fountain street is the fastest way to travel through town. I wrote a script I'm shopping around with the same name.
JOSE ROSETE
joserosete.com
The 11th Aggression
Kissing Rain
Sportkill
Angels, Devils and Men / Doilie's Diner / Orville / Psycho Manor
Death Row / San Franpsycho
The Devil's Playhouse / The Whistler / The Lonely Ones
/ Machined
1)"Machined" is out,A good experience ?
Yea, the experience has been great. Lions Gate really promoted it well. It's on every New Release shelf in the Country so that's very exciting. We worked really hard on it with no budget so it feels good to see it out there like that. I'm just really happy for Craig McMahon getting his first major release, as well as the other actors in the film getting that exposure. We all appreciate the support for "Machined".Anyone who wants to check out the website, and if you're one of the few who hasn't watched the trailer: www.machinedthemovie.com
2)"San Franpsycho" seems like a huge cult film,Are you ready to be that huge of ICON ?
I think people are really going to like this film. It came out really good. It will be released October 10th Worldwide. It's one of the best experiences I've had as an actor. It's the kind of character that you're either going to love or hate. If people dig the character that much, it would be great. But I really think it's going to be a big movie. I think it's that good. www.pumpkinpatchpictures.com
3) Commercials ,where are they on the scale of your career ?
I was very fortunate to be cast in two National commercials for the Sci-Fi Channel. The commercials are for Christine Feehan Romance Novels. And they will also screen during the previews in Southern California movie theatres. The trailers are for the novels "Conspiracy Game" and "Deadly Game" that will be released soon. But that's the only commercial work I've ever done. I hope I get other opportunities.
4)What can you say about your video-game work ?
I was cast to work on my first video game earlier this year. I did the motion capture for the physical parts of the character. I had a specific character then I ended up doing all of the physical movements for several characters. I basically do almost every movement for every bad guy in the story. I had an absolute blast doing it. It was different but I had no idea how much fun it was going to be. Then I was so fortunate to work on another video game recently. But this time I did only one character. But I did the physical capture, facial expressions and the voice. Both games have titles but I'm not allowed to give those out at this time. All I can say is one is a crime drama role playing style of video game, and the other is a race car game. Both are THQ Inc video games coming out on PS3, X-BOX 360 and the new Nintendo. So I'm looking forward to that whole experience when they're released in 2007. And I look forward to working on more video games in the future.
5) We heard you had done 65 films,Already ?
Well I've been acting for eight years now. Overall I've done over sixty projects. But that's for both short and feature length projects. And that ranges from extra work early on to one liners, supporting roles and lead characters. It's added up over the years and the experience has been priceless. I've worked my way up to direct to video films and look forward to bigger films down the road.
6) What is the BEST of the Jose,On/Off the set ?
Well I'd say the best is that I'm a hard worker and I take what I do very serious. On the set I'm easy to work with and I love to act. Off the set I just always find myself appreciating every opportunity I get. I've wanted to be in movies since I was a kid so every chance I get, I'm ready to work. And I look forward to working with talented people who have ideas for entertaining films down the road.
7) What's the WORST ?
I wouldn't say it's the worst but to be honest, I'm greedy. I want to be in every movie. I'm relentless when it comes to getting involved in projects. Every single day I'm at it trying to find my way onto other projects. Like I said, I love to act and it's all I ever wanted to do. And I don't have an agent. I've gotten everything on my own.
-What words can you leave with the JR Fanz ?
Well anyone out there who appreciates my work, I appreciate it right back. I appreciate every bit of support. I've been working hard and it's so I can entertain. Right now besides "Machined" you can find "I Got 5 On It" opposite Todd Bridges and "Illegal Business" on the New Release section in your local video store. I just up-dated my Demo Reel and that can be viewed on my My Space page at www.myspace.com/joserosete And every other bit of info on me can be found at www.joserosete.com Thank you for everything and remember to go rent “San Franpsycho” on October 10th Worldwide!
TOM NAGEL
www.myspace.com/tomnagel
*short Bio Tom Nagel started modeling and acting in his home town of Cleveland Ohio. After graduating from school he decided to join the US Navy because he didn't have the money to move to LA or New York where he felt was the place to be as an actor. After 2 years of service he was stationed in San Diego California and had an oppertunity to get out. Being so close to LA he took it. And moved there not to long after getting out of the Navy. Since then he has done numerous short films and 6 feature films. Plus two more in production. Currently he is preparing to star in a military film about the Navy Seals.
The Butcher
Pirates of Treasure Island
Dracula's Curse
Hillside Cannibals The Beast of Bray Road The Isle Nevis Jolly Roger: Massacre at Cutter's Cove
in production My Sweet Darkness
and a film about the navy-unamed yet
1) Very kewl career already.We thought your most challenging was Hillside Cannibals and best was Dracula's Curse ..Your thoughts ?
1) Thank you very much. I must say I am pretty happy with my career so far. Its been alot of hard work but so much fun. I mean I am living my dream everyday. Hillside Cannibals was very difficult. It was 28 degrees at night and very physical. I acually got that role kind of last minute. I guess they had lost there actor and needed someone they could trust. I have worked with the director Leigh Scott before and he asked me if I could come play the part. I really enjoy working with him and it was a pretty easy yes. Its funny because working on that film was one of the hardest but also one of the most fun. Dracula's Curse was just a blast and I would have to say its kind of a tie between that and The Butcher to being my favorite. I think those are my best performances. I love Dracula but I had a bigger role in The Butcher, so its a tough call.
2)DELETED QUESTION!
DELETED ANSWER!
3) When will you play a Bad Guy ?
3) A bad guy??? I would love to play a bad guy...Playing the bad guy is just so much fun!! Hopefully it will be soon. Right now I have nothing lined up though. I seem to always get the hero role. Which isn't a bad thing. I usally get the girl in the end. ha ha ha But yea I would love to play the villian.
4) The Butcher ? Isle Of Nevis ? Havent gotten the publicity that Theasylum can get,Tell us more ?
4) Well The Isle Nevis is acually a short film I did that has only been to film festivals and played online. It was the first job I did after leaving the Navy. I acually broke 2 ribs shooting a sword fight in that film-A little inside scoop.
The Butcher has acually gotten me latly alot more plublicity then anything. I think its because its Lions Gate. I am just starting to get the plublicity now though. I have been getting fan letters and little e-mails which is so cool to me. I can remember dreaming about being a successful actor and wondering if I would ever get a fan letter. So its pretty cool to think my dreams are coming true. I love my fans. And I am so happy that people are enjoying my films. I know that there are alot of people that don't like my films and that is totally fine. Everyone has a right to there opinon.
5) What is the BEST of TOM on/off set ?
5) Well....I guess on the set..I love what I do and am usally always happy and love to help other actors when ever I can. I would just hope that I am easy to work with. Off the set....I guess I would say I have a good work ethic. My father always taught me to work hard...and thats really what it is. I believe in life you really have to work for what you want. I work hard and things are paying off and I must say that it is very rewarding to see my dreams coming true.
6) What is the WORST of The NAGELator� on/off set ?
6)Well I guess on set I would say I am to hard on myself...I need to relax alittle....it relly hit me when I worked with Lance Henriksen and the first day he picked up on it and pulled me aside and said to relax. So latly it really has improved my acting I believe. Off set.....I stress to much....ha ha ha
7) Here's your chance…Finally,Tell us something deep and meaningful to remember you at the video stores or when ordering our Netflix ?
7) I love life. It has not always been easy but it sure is exciting. Its truly about the journey. My journey has been awsome so far. The bad and the good. And what makes me so excited is thinking abou the future and what it holds. I am not going anywhere and plan to do alot more films. This is what I love and I only hope that I can countinue to entertain and be a good role model to people in the future. I will leave you with one of my favorite quotes. "Set a goal so high that it CAN'T be reached....THEN REACH IT"
VINNIE BILANCIO
www.vmovies.net/
Mini Bio
I started vmovies about 6 years ago I wanted to help my acting career but lately I have more fun just making my own movies out of the Hollywood system. Dont get me wrong I would love the opportunity to do a big budget Sci Fi movie.
# Werewolf in a Women's Prison
# Robot Battle
# After Midnight
# Psychon Invaders
# Azira: Blood from the Sand ... aka Die Garage Band,Die
# Blood Gnome # Creepies # Deadly Scavengers # Witchcraft XI: Sisters in Blood # The Screaming # Eyes of the Werewolf # Camp Blood # "Babylon 5" # Sorority House Massacre
1) Vinnie,Are you having fun ?
Making movies is a blast for the most part it is fun, however there are elements that are not so fun like cleaning up blood from the studio for 2 hours after shooting 10.
2)The "Sorority House Massacre" cult is still going strong,Are you part of the next sequel ?
I always thought I should of come back from the first sorority house Massacre after all it was just a stab to the back. I only know of one sequel and I was not asked to be part of that one. I ran into the producer of S,H,M at Comic Con a few years back and he told me he was doing childrens animation.
3)"The Screaming"...Did L. Ron Hubbard's peeps ruin it's release ?
The screaming was realized by a company that was not doing to well so I do not think the movie got the attention it deserved and no the scientologist did not come after us.
4)You have "Killers Eroticus" coming soon from TROMA & "Azira" is ready for release,Any other news on recent films ?
The most recent movie by Vmovies is Werewolf in a Womens Prison directed by Jeff Leroy and executive produced by ME films. I hope to do well with this one I think its destined to be a cult classic.
5)What is the BEST of VINNIE On/Off the set ?
This sounds like a question for a dating service. The best on set. I think I keep a pretty fun set we dont get over dramatic, come on its just entertainment. I dont ask anybody to do anything I would not do, Thats why I am but naked in a movie called Ralphie ralphiethemovie.com The best off set I just try to be a decent human being.
6) What is the WORST of "The Vin" On/Off set ?
The worst on set if I dont eat I get cranky but someone just gives me a candy bar and its back to the best. Off set I can only type with 2 fingers.
7)"Babylon 5 " Only TV,or Big Budget for you ?
I have been in a few big budget movies The Alarmist with David Arquette and Stanley Tucci but that was a dont sneeze you might miss it but I had a few lines and I played myself they even used the name vinnie. Shoot or be Shot with Harry Hamlin and William Shatner thats been out sine 2004 I have a decent part in that one. I also did a movie with now famous for being in Lost Josh Holloway that movie is yet to be released.
8)I liked EYES OF THE WEREWOLF,Do you have a More Un-Pleasant production ?
If you mean unpleasant death scenes I would have to say Camp blood falling and hanging from a tree branch a big pain in the back.
9)Vinnie,What is the most fulfilling job you do ?
I still like acting the best and hope to be in a Sci Fi series some day.
10) Any quotable statement for the internet lurkers ?
What are they lurking for? Support indie filmmakers by independent
David A. Lloyd
Mini Bio:
David A. Lloyd was born in Kingston Ontario, but raised in Cobourg, and is the president of The Cousin Company Entertainment Group, a small and feral video production company located in Newmarket Ontario. David has a Diploma from Loyalist College in Television Broadcasting, The TSB School of Animation in Computer Animation with Alias/Wavefront. He also has experience with feature film production, cable and satellite television and the school of life. He was a contributing columnist to Distant Suns - Quarterly. The in-house Magazine of Another World Games & Comics where he wrote, among other things, about the history of Canadian comic book hero Captain Canuck. David was also the head writer/researcher for Antrim House InterActive located in Peterborough, Ontario. David now lives in Newmarket, Ontario. He is teaching himself how to dance with out much luck.
Q & A
1) David a pretty good year for you & The Cousin Company?
Yeah, 2006 has been a good year. The Legend of Viper's Hill has been getting some good notices, which we're all very proud of. The cast did an outstanding job. Norm and I couldn't have asked for a better bunch. Norm Scanlon, my cousin ,hence name Cousin Company -, is my partner in crime here. We starting shooting Super 8mm movies way back. I think the first thing we made was some sort of riff on The Blob featuring somebody crawling around under a fur coat. That would be back in '79,80? I can't remember. We've got some more stuff on the horizon too.
2) What's better, directing, or writing?
They are two very different animals, yet the same. Writing can be a long lonely journey that takes years before you become an overnight success. Directing can be best described as conducting an orchestra in a tornado. Both make you want to pull out your hair (I'm a perfect example of that). However both can be just as rewarding. Just taking something as precious as a vision, getting other people excited about it and then giving it to the world. I know that sounds cliched but that's how I feel. Not that I'm claming to have any special message for the masses or anything. I just want to tell stories that hopefully entertain people. Or piss people off, that's entertaining too.
3) "Legend of Vipers Hill", your film was critiqued by us before...Very well done sir, any chance it will be released in the states?
I hope so. I'm talking with some distributors right now. So here's hoping.
4) Your novel, Green Eyed Burn, how is it doing... Is a movie version possible?
Sales are steady. Slow is steady. I have some issues with the publisher which I cannot get into but there are royalty checks trickling in. Is a movie version possible? I'm glad you asked me that. If I have my way, You bet! Green Eyed Burn started out as a script that I shot on VHS between my first and second year of college with my friends. We started shooting a sequel but at that time everybody was getting on with their lives, myself included, and it was never finished. However I just couldn't let the story go so I started pounding it out on an old Underwood. I then had myself a novel. I'm currently working on a follow-up. But, yeah my goal is to get it on the big screen and I've had my eye on a particular actress for the lead for several years now. Got my fingers crossed.
5) That, Owl & Penquin, of yours are everywhere...WHY?
I'm sure a lot of people are asking that question. I'm sure they're also asking, Which one of you is the Owl and which one of you is the Penguin?
6) Your networking skills are notorious, What's your secret?
Cloning and lots and lots of coffee.
7) Any last words for your current and future fans?
Thanks for being there and I hope you stick around ,cause there's more to come.
ALBY CASTRO
Crushed
Snakes on a Train
The 911 Commission Report
The DaVinci Treasure
6:35/ Alma Provinciana/ La Vida Por un Rato De Placer/ Transporter 2
1)Snakes on a Train,Your breakthrough role ?
Yes. I can say that Snakes on a Train has put me on the radar. I have a lot yet to accomplish in my career. I want to be the first Costa Rican to win the Oscar for Best Actor. I want to bring an Oscar to the Hispanic community and I know Snakes on a Train obviously wont win the Oscar, however its me taking steps in the right direction. Snakes On A Train's publicity and Media craze has allowed me to book more projects and collaborate towards bigger things. In the role of "Brujo" from Snakes on a train - I did what I could with the time given, and although it may have opened some people's radar about me I hope that my next "breakthrough" role will allow me to reach into my acting range a little more. Snakes on a train allowed me to do some love scenes, some horror scenes and some fight scenes. It gave me an opportunity to show people I can go to those places but I want to show people I can do more than that. Thats why my next role is in a Comedy titled CRUSHED directed by James Cahill who Directed Iva Longoria 3 years ago.
2) You have a great myspace and website...Networking on internet,Has it made acting easier or harder ?
Thanks! Networking on the Internet .... easier or harder? Both! The Internet have made my career easier in terms of reaching large amounts of people with ease. Its great to be able to tell someone I meet to check out my website. Or when i'm doing a radio interview to say "visit www.albycastro.com" but show business is like any other business, there is competition. So its harder because Internet Networking is becoming more common place. I try to update my web page at least 3 times a week and myspace page on a daily basis. Reason being is you have to stay on top of the game with the Internet. Too many people are doing the same thing so you try to always be one step ahead. In this business no one is going to work for you. You may have agents or managers but the bottom line is you gotta fight for yourself and the Internet makes it a little bit easier.
3) Has anyone asked if you are an heir to FIDEL lineage...Like that John Goodman movie ?
I grew up in Miami, Florida. A place that is dominated by the Cuban population. Growing up I used to get the usual "How is uncle Fidel doing?" or "when are you going to take over Cuba?" and as a little kid it kinda bugged me. Everyone would assume I was Cuban because they associated my last name with Fidel. Then when they found out I was Costa Rican it was like I was a new person to them. Today I get a couple of Fidel jokes but I try to beat people to the punch with my catch phrase -- "Hi, i'm Alby Castro -- No relation."
4) What is the BEST of ALBY on/off set ?
I guess both on and off set my best feature is my ability to dance like Elvis Presley!!!! *Wink* That and my work ethic. I think the reason i've achieved things I wanted to achieve so far in my life is because of my work ethic. Instilled in me by my mother. I'll give you an example both on and off set. I grew up a basketball player -- Never the fastest, or tallest or strongest. But I worked. I dove on the floor for lose balls and got steals and got rebounds. And after getting cut from my JV basketball team I worked until I made the Varsity team and became team captain. On the set of Snakes on a train .... I auditioned for the Mallachi Brothers and Peter Mervis. One, two, three callbacks. Kept working at it. Finally got the role and the first day of shooting I lean over to Peter Mervis and say -- "You know I am petrified of Snakes." But I put my fear aside and would grab these snakes and yell at them and be face to face with the things. I wouldnt let my fear get in the way of my work; granted as soon as the Mallachi brothers would yell cut I would quickly hand the snakes to Daisy from the art department and back away from them 5-10 feet.
5) The WORST of ALBY on/off ?
I like to sing but I am not the best singer so if you're around when I break into song, on or off set, its not the most pleasant experience.... That and I get cranky when i'm hungry - on or off set.
6) Did you catch trouble on DAVINCI TREASURE ? You must KNOW you will for 911 Commission Report ?
You know I havent gotten in trouble for any role i've done YET. But if any thing will bring heat it will probably be the 911 commission. I mean what is the question here? Are we talking about playing the role of a middle eastern guy even though i'm not middle eastern? Or are we talking about playing the role of a terrorist? I've heard all the criticism. "You're not Arab" -- "Why would you play a Terrorist?" --- Everything but i'm an actor and I have to do the best with the roles I choose to accept. I try to bring truth and reality to the Characters. So if that means being a hated Terrorist in a film or helping C Thomas Howell escape the bad guys in another so be it. Now if we're talking about the film itself both DaVinci and 911 are touchy subjects. One is very religious and the other deals with the 911 events. But Movies are a means of communication and self expression -- 1st amendment rights. People will get mad because they're sensitive subjects but the bottom line is that movies carry messages. The 911 Commission Report a clearer, heavier message than say an action film like DaVinci but a message non the less. So my role in either movie or any movie I make in the future is to portray my character's message. In 911 my character is a known terrorist who is helping the CIA and loses his Wife and kids for it, coming himself within an inch of his life.
7) Parting shots ? Famous Last Words for Alby Castro/Theasylum fans ?
I would hope that these arent my Last words or my career is going to be very short lived. BUT for the purposes of this interview I will say this -- "What keeps you back is not who you are but what you think you are not."
I would also like to thank Sherri, David and David at Asylum, Whom I refer to as D.D.S.. The Mallachi Brothers and Peter Mervis for giving me an opportunity when others turned their back. Julia Ryanne Ruiz and the rest of the cast of Snakes on a Train for making this film everything its become. Thanks to everyone who supports SNAKES ON A TRAIN and has either watched it or is planing to watch it soon. And Thank you even if you have no intention of watching Snakes on a Train but took the time to read this. Thanks to my family and friends for their love and support. And most importantly thanks to God for giving me the health, determination and ability to work towards my goals. (This is the Oscar speech i've been working on by the way). Oh and lets not forget to thank the Disney Corporation cause God knows they own everything these days.
To Asylum fans, people interested in my career and Snake lovers world wide -- stay tuned to www.albycastro.com for upcoming films and events. (That was Internet networking and marketing at its finest!)
DONALD FARMER
http://www.myspace.com/donaldfarmer
http://www.myspace.com/dormofthedead
Dorm of the Dead
Red Lips: Eat the Living
Bollywood and Vine
Compelling Evidence
Charlie and Sadie ... aka Miss Maniac/ An Erotic Vampire in Paris ... aka The Vampire of Notre Dame / Body Shop (2002) ... aka Deadly Memories / Blood and Honor ... aka Battle for Glory / Red Lips II ... aka Red Lips: Bloodlust ... aka Virgin Vampire/ Red Lips / Fall from Grace: O.J.'s Last Run / Savage Vengeance ... aka I Spit on Your Grave 2: Savage Vengeance ... aka I Will Dance on Your Grave: Savage Vengeance / Invasion of the Scream Queens / Vampire Cop / Cannibal Hookers ... aka I Will Dance on Your Grave: Cannibal Hookers /
Demon Queen
1) You just finished DORM OF THE DEAD, Any feelings about it (Besides the huge debate of cover over at "retromediaforum.com") ?
It's definitely one of my three favorites of my movies, along with AN EROTIC VAMPIRE IN PARIS and COMPELLING EVIDENCE. Having Tiffany Shepis included kicked it up several notches, and there are several really great new actresses in it like Amy Owenby, Kristen Hall, Ciara Richards, Jackey Hall, and Adrianna Eder that I'd definitely like to use again in the future.
2) We plan on critiqueing DEMON QUEEN, What have you learned since then ?
DEMON QUEEN has many of the mistakes of a first movie. Trying to shoot the majority of it in two-and-a-half days was a recipe for disaster since there were so many time-consuming gore effects, the rigging and preparation for each one of them ground production to a halt several times and kep us from making the most production use of our time. On a more recent movie like BODY SHOP, I had some of the effects done as second unit shots when the key crew and actors weren't around, so it wouldn't cut into normal production hours. When effects shots are done as second unit, the cameraman and the effects guy can be by themselves and take all the time they want.
DEMON QUEEN also has the problem of letting the DP light all the shots according to his own whims with no input from me. I've learned to be very pro-active about lighting, and usually give a DP specific lighting set-ups to work with. Sometimes they can improve on my suggestions, but I want to give the DP a very well thought-out framework to build from.
3) The RED LIPS series seems to have legs as a cult, RED LIPS 4 ?
No, but I might do a novelization of the first one, especially since it's never going to be released on DVD since the MASTER disappeared after the producer's death.
4) So many title changes and spotty releases in US, Your take on this ?
Title changes only occur between production and release. Once a DVD is released, a specific title has been definitely settled on. Many of my movies were filmed under one title and released with another title, and that causes a little confusion is because www.imdb.com won't take the production title off their listings after a movie has been renamed. Some changes include THE STRIKE, which was shot under the title FIGHTING CHANCE, and AN EROTIC VAMPIRE IN PARIS, which was shot under the title VAMPIRE OF NOTRE DAME. It's almost always a distributor who calls for a title change, when they license your movie for a specific territory, the contract gives them authority to use whichever title they think will sell best.
And I'd say the majority of my movies have had good releases. MOGUL DISTRIBUTION gave DEMON QUEEN a very limited release, but since I rather dislike that movie, I didn't mind. CANNIBAL HOOKERS, SCREAM DREAM and VAMPIRE COP were all released in the days before BLOCKBUSTER came along to dominate the domestic video rental market, and their respective distributors did a great job in saturating the mom 'n pop video market that thrived in those days. Easily at least half the video stores or more that I checked had those three titles in the late 80's and early 90's. In 1988, Variety even had an article in their business section about the marketing success of CANNIBAL HOOKERS.
Now that Blockbuster and Hollywood Video are in every town, I've had two titles picked up by them nationwide - THE STRIKE in 2002 and BOLLYWOOD AND VINE earlier this year. AN EROTIC VAMPIRE IN PARIS was well released as a sell-through title in nearly all TOWER VIDEO, BEST BUY and SAM GOODY stores, to name a few. Last year a new label called BLUE LASER released DVDs of five of my movies (BATTLE FOR GLORY, COMPELLING EVIDENCE, DEADLY RUN, VICIOUS KISS, and DEMOLITION HIGHWAY) and also got them into Tower Video and Best Buy. Just saw my new titles RED LIPS: EAT THE LIVING and RED LIPS: BLOODLUST in Tower Video last week, and hear that the Hastings Video chain is also carrying it. And last year I finally cracked Walmart and Big K-Mart when both chains carried the three-pack VICIOUS VIXENS that includes VICIOUS KISS. Now I've been told that Walmart will also carry the two new RED LIPS titles in October as a Halloween DVD item.
Also, several of my movies are playing worldwide on television. BOLLYWOOD has been licensed to French and Canadian tv, British tv showed THE STRIKE just last month, and I just got a nice royalty check in the mail recently for tv shows of four other titles in Spain, Holland, and Germany. COMPELLING EVIDENCE with Brigitte Nielsen is my most successful title over all, though. It was licensed to about 30 countries, has played on tv all over the world (including CINEMAX), and it's so popular in Germany they're released it four separate times. . .once on video and three times in various DVD editions.
5) You've done a lot of genres,Do you have a favorite ? Does it affect your budgets ?
My favorite is always horror with an erotic twist. Budgets depend on whether you have investors involved and how much they may be putting it. Sometimes producers just want to mount their own productions, and use me as a director/writer-for-hire. The author of a Civil War novel hired me to turn his 300 page book into both a script and then a three hour movie (which was released in two parts), but I had a free hand in casting how I wanted. Usually producers will dictate things like how much nudity (if any) is to be in a movie. The producer of BLOOD AND HONOR wanted a PG film with no sex, the co-producer of my new movie DORM OF THE DEAD wanted only topless scenes, and the producer of COMPELLING EVIDENCE wanted nudity but no full frontal shots. The producers of AN EROTIC VAMPIRE IN PARIS and BODY SHOP had no restrictions. One review even complained that I put TOO MUCH nudity in BODY SHOP, but I was just basically seeing how much that producer would let me get away with. With the EROTIC VAMPIRE MOVIE, I was even told to shoot MORE nude lesbian scenes after my first cut was declared "too tame."
6) Any personal quirk or habit we can quote on the internet ?
I've very obsessive about my favorite movie theatres from the 60's and 70's, most of which are long gone. Nothing puts me in a sour mood faster than seeing the parking lot where the gorgeous art-deco Marhall Theatre in Tullahome once stood, or the overgrown lots that used to be the Manchester Drive-In (where I saw my first R-rated movie, 100 Rifles, back in 1969).
7) Myspace,What is your opinion ?
With my limited html knowledge, I love a site like myspace that makes designing a website so easy. And I've made many, many great contacts since I've had my pages there (www.myspace.com/donaldfarmer and www.myspace.com/dormofthedead)
" FAMOUS LAST WORDS" for your fans,or perhaps PARTS SHOTS to your critics ?
Most of the harsh reviews my movies have received are deserved, especially the trashing that DEMON QUEEN, SCREAM DREAM and SAVAGE VENGEANCE received. I think RED LIPS was my first movie to get generally good reviews, and the majority of reviews of AN EROTIC VAMPIRE IN PARIS were positive (some favorites are on the movie's page at www.amazon.co.uk), and BOLLYWOOD AND VINE even won an award at the Houston Worldfest last year. But I don't really object to most negative reviews - they're entertaining to read and just motiviate you to try harder next time.
DARRYL DONALD BALDWIN
That Epic Bad Guy !Stuntman/Actor and Pro Wrestler.
I have been performing since 1990. I am The BAD GUY for Disney MGM Studios Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. I am the original Terminator for Universal Studios Florida T203D Battle Across Time. I have even been a Viking in a Japanese theme park. I have performed in movies, on TV and on stage in more roles as a Zombie, Cyborg, Shadow Killer and all around BAD GUY than you can shake a stick at!
www.myspace.com/epicbadguy
Skeleton Stories(Discovery Channel)
PIGS
All Wrapped Up
Dark Dimensions
Universal Studios Attractions
1) Perhaps the Universal Studios mention could use some explanation ?
- I have been performing at Disney MGM Studios since 1990. I originally started as the effects operator for Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. My backround was in fireworks and stage effects. After a few years as a technician, watching what went into the performances and seeing what the audiences really liked, I got the chance to become THE BAD GUY! I went from blowing up Indy to BEATING up Indy! Universal Studios came immediatly out of that experience.
There are alot of cross-over performers between Disney and Universal. I was lucky enough to be selected to open the T2-3D show. I became Arnold's 'Stunt Double'. We trained for three months before the show opened. Towards the end of that three months, we were allowed into the venue to work with the effects. The performance integrates live actors, elaborate mechanical systems and effects, and a 3D movie, projected on three huge screens. The other performers started at 9 in the morning. I was working the AM shift at Epic and would come in at one in the afternoon. The systems were problematic and would take all morning long to get running. I would be the only guy sitting there in the afternoon, so I became the 'crash test dummy!' I performed that show for five years.
2) What is more fun being a good guy or bad guy ?
- I love the dynamics that being the BAD GUY allows. I am able to emote with all my ability. The Good Guy is bound by the laws of civility, whereas the BAD GUY can be...and is expected to be QUITE MAD!
3) Ever think of moving to California & Hollywood ?
- I would love the chance to work in Hollywood, however many of the productions are not centered in California. I'll go whever I am needed. Currently I am involved in several projects here in Florida. The next one is "The Terror Within" by Fear Films. I will play a Serial Killer with an artistic bent.
4) What is the Good about EpicBadGuy ?
- My origins are quite different from other actors. I am definately a working-class, truck driver of an actor. I get adrenalized for each and every performance. I act through my emotion. That motivates me to perform at a very high level. I carry that over to the meet-and-greets I do after every show. It's the best part of the show!
5) What is the Bad about EBG ?
- I have been performing for sixteen years. It definately takes a toll on my body. I work out five days a week--HARD workouts. I have to do this to keep my edge. I am fighting against guys that are half my age. The benefit is that I am a unique-looking individual. The good guys can't be good guys when they aren't pretty any more. BAD GUYS are all about being rough-and-tough and beat up around the edges!
6) Any things we should know about Blud,Terror With-in,Cross Roadz ?
- These projects are all low budget Indies. The three production companies are out there with dreams as big as Spielberg. The production values are low but the films are edgy. You can feel the hunger, the desire to tell their story. They are attaining their dreams.
7) Any famous words to leave with your fans ?
- People love the good guy, but they LOVE to HATE the BAD GUY! I create the good guy. Without me he's just some Normal Joe. The BADDER I am, the more heroic he is!
ROBYN GRIGGS
www.robyngriggs.net/
I have Just Completed a Feature Film plus its Sequel called "MY SOUL TO TAKE". Some of the films That are available on DVD now are: PROJECT 187, SLASHERS GONE WILD, DEAD CLOWNS, SEVERE INJURIES,ZOMBIEGEDDON, FINAL CURTAIN,ABSENCE OF LIGHT, AND BIG FEET. I have Just signed on to star in 6 more films, Some of which are comedies. I also am gearing up to shoot my own film...so watch out ;) )
1)Looks like you have done a little entertaining in everything,What was/is best fun for RG ?
I have fun doing everything i do or I just wont do it. i literally love every aspect of this crazy biz. Some call me a workaholic... haha
2) The Soap Operas have a big audience,Still get fan-mail ?
Ever going back ?
I could not be more thankful for being involved in the soaps. I receive fan mail all the time and i do my best to answer everything, but it gets to be hard when I am shooting. I have had a few offers to go to several shows, but I am holding off, i am enjoying the film industry right now. eventually i will probably return to daytime dramas, but for now, look for me being a killer in many films... hehe
3) Doing alot of Sci-Fi and Horror,WHY ?
My love for horror goes way back, i just always have loved it, i remember watching MY BLOODY VALENTINE as a kid with my brother, we always watched a bunch of B horror movies,tons of respect goes out to filmmakers.
4) Worked with CHRIS WATSON on Zombiegeddon and Minds Of Terror,Which are both on DVD now...Any Juicy Stories ?
yes, Chris was actually one of the first people that welcomed me into horror, hes a great guy and we had fun shooting.
5)Working on Broadway...Did you sing ?
yes, actually I was trained in voice not in acting What is this about a CD ? I have recorded a horror rock opera written by Matthew jason Walsh, I am very proud of it, everyone goto cd baby and look for Loves Young Nightmare it is a great cd!
6)Best of ROBYN ?
best of me is my ability to laugh at myself and to be gratious to everyone, we are all equal, well everyone except Sean Connery..hes king!
7) Worst of ROBYN ?
I believe everyone and trust everyone, but cross me once and dont plan on me ever respecting you.
8) Any personal quirk or habit we can quote for the Robyn-Nesters ?I have a habit of laughing outloud.. really loud. I also have a habit of singing disco at karaoke.
9) 'Dead Clowns' seems to be a cult film,Is this a good thang ?
The way i look at Film in general is it is all good. I am evil in that one.
10) Any last bits a wisdom from The Hardest Working Scream Queen in America,Nay the World ?
My advice as always is be gracious, be smart about the choices you make, and dont let anyone tell you, you suck. Anyone that takes the time and effort to put one down, obviously isnt succesful in their chosen field, because they should be more busy working on something than talking someone down. One more thing, thank you for taking the time to come up with the questions and to care about my career, things like that mean alot to me, thats what makes me love the business:)
CHUCK WILLIAMS
He's worked as an assistant director alongside such Hollywood heavyweights as James Cameron, Rob Cohen, Kathryn Bigelow, John Badham, Penelope Spheeris, Jonathan Kaplan, David Fincher, Jim Kouf and a host of others.
Mr. Williams soon moved into producing. His films include the Sundance Channel's EDDIE PRESLEY, DOUBLE BLAST for HBO, HORRORVISION, THE VAULT, STICHES, UP AGAINST AMANDA for Roger Corman, William Shatner's GROOM LAKE for the Sci-Fi Channel, and Jeff Burr's critically acclaimed World War II movie STRAIGHT INTO DARKNESS, which is being released by Universal Studios. Chuck most recently produced the first American Lucha Libre film MIL MASCARAS VS.THE AZTEC MUMMY.
He co-directed the documentary HALLOWEEN, THE HAPPY HAUNTING OF AMERICA with friend, Daniel Roebuck. It starred Robert Englund, Bob Burns, Doug Bradley, Angus Scrimm, Tom Savini and Alice Cooper. Williams and Roebuck are currently working on the sequel to this popular Halloween treat.
Chuck has finally gotten back to his first love, acting. Most recently he appeared opposite Bruce Campbell in Don Coscarelli's BUBBA HO-TEP and CARBON COPY with Jonathan Breck. He has also performed lead roles in GROOM LAKE with Amy Acker, SOULTAKER, UP AGAINST THE EIGHT BALL, DOUBLE BLAST with Linda Blair as well as countless other films and television shows.
Chuck appeared as the murderous title character in DARK WALKER, a role which gave him the honor of being immortalized as a Halloween mask!
1) You've played ALOT of Monsters and Henchmen...Why do you suppose,that is
I love doing it.......always a lot of fun....beating up people or killing them....LOL, plus its a blast shooting the scenes.....
? Favorite ? one of my favs is a small film called "Dark Rider" directed by good friend Bob Ivy, where I played a mafia gangster .......
2) Is producing your favorite skill on production,or what ?
Producing comes easy for me.......but my favorite thing to do on a movie is acting.....
3)Can you describe these peeps in one word ? A) Bruce Campbell_funny____B) William Shatner __Energetic_____ C)Jeff Burr _ambitious_____D) Mil Mascaras___tough __E)Daniel Roebuck__can't say it in one word, Best friend in the world____
4) We are HUGE Horror/Western fans,Is your" High Tomb aka Ghost Gunfighter" to be considered Chuck William's Rosebud(metaphor for lost film) ? Believe it or not, it came out in one of those 10 movie collections two years ago called "Curse of the Dead" from Brentwood Home Vide...you can find it at Best Buy, it doesn't have any bells or whistles, just a quick bad transfer from a copy somewhere....and yes, we plan someday to restore it and add commentary to it....Jeff Burr, Dave Parker and Staci Randall are interested....
http://www.hkflix.com/xq/asp/filmID.532929/qx/details.htm
here is a link to order it, also image of dvd box, its the ghost gunfighter that they came up with for cover artwork, kinda funny, since we are the only western on the dvd box set
Is any other films in limbo ?
ciao baby from Will Huston (a great little film that deserves to come out) and Scot Free by Dennis Peterson (Delta Delta Die), which I think they are talking about coming out on dvd, because they just asked me to do a commentary for it
5) Dont suppose you want to talk about " Straight Into Darkness" at all ? Just was picked as Washington Times DVD pick of the week, the reviews are starting to come in......
Universal Studios just released it though Screen Media on DVD, you can get it everywhere
6) What is the BEST about CHUCK on/off a set ?
I will make you laugh and we will finish the movie.....LOL
7) ...Of course,The astute saw this coming the WORST about CHUCK ?
Always want it to be the best film it can be......that means there will be tension sometimes
8) You seem to really love this business,Favorite reality check ??? Bubba Ho-Tep
9) Any personal quirk or habit we can quote on the internet ?
"Love french fries and eating anytime of the day or night with my friends...."
10) Okay,Besides " Straight To Darkness" is out at stores,What final words from Mr. Williams ???
Going to be in a movie shooting in Phoenix with Tony Todd (Candy Man) and George Wendt (Cheers) called "Bryan Loves You"
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Visit my website www.chuckwilliamsfanclub.com
Thanks everyone, see you in the movies!!!
GERARD CHRISTIAN ZACHER
http://www.myspace.com/gerardchristianzacher
Spent Years Working For Disneyland Where I Had Been Built Up To Play Peter Pan. I Among Many Other Things There, I Also Worked The "World-Famous Jungle Cruise" Attraction. I Later Left The Comfort Of Disneyland To Get More Directly Involved In The Entertainment Industry As I Had Planned From Childhood. I Co-Host Haunted Hollywood Tours As Hollywood Blvd Freddy, And Entertain THe Hollywood Public As A Variety Of Other Film Character Look-Alikes. I've Had The Pleasure Of Meeting Robert Englund (The "Nightmare On Elm Stree Film Series' Freddy Krueger) And Getting His Personal Blessing As Hollywood Blvd Freddy.
1)Is it true " Any publicity ,is Good publicity ?"
NOT all publicity is good publicity. The police and the press, before getting ANY accurate information whatsoever, dragged my name and the character name through the mud - making me sound like some horrible, evil lunatic. The truth was that I was the victim of this guy who was assualting many other people - including trying to kill small children by trying to push them off the sidewalk into the oncoming traffic in the street( Thankfully, he did not succeed!) The whole thing was an accident. He ran INTO the costume prop HIMSELF while attacking ME, and the only reason it injured him at ALL was because of his aggressive rushing. I felt completely humiliated. So, no, I do not believe that any publicity is good publicity.
2)Why do you feel FREDDY KRUEGER(sp.?) from Nightmare On Elm Street is your most popular character ?
Freddy is my most popular character because of how many photo requests I get and the enthusiasm I get approached with as the character, and the compliments I get daily on my make-up job and costume authenticity. My other characters do very well, too, but Freddy definately seems to be the favorite so far. Beetlejuice is first runner-up.
3) Introduce us to the Scaracters(c) ...
(For the "Scaracter' introductions, since I have limited time here at this public internet cafe right now, you have my permission to use anything you like from the following website:
http://hollywoodscaracters.tripod.com
4)Fright Squad or Fright Force...Can monsters be patriotic since 9/11 ?
As for 911, I'd say that film monsters are nowhere near the REAL monsters that terrorists are!
5) What is the BEST of Gerard ?
The "best" of me...as far as character work goes, you mean? Well, I am a method actor and I put my all into becoming the characters I portay (while still being public-safe and friendly, of course). It really lights me up. I've developed a knaxck for being able to transform myself physically into the character as well as getting the characters personality. I have great fun, and, thusly, I get others around me to have fun, too.
6)...Then we have to ask,the WORST of you ?
The "worst" of me...as far as the character world goes...I can be overly critical sometimes if I see others who do not put enough effort into the characters, be it effort in actually LOOKING like the characters, DRESSING like the characters, and ACTING like the characters. I'm also very critical of those who are not out there for the art of it, but just to make a quick buck. hate it when I see these characters in shabby costumes pestering people into photos because they KNOW their costumes are bad and that people won't go to them VOLUNTARILY on their own. All this just to get as much money out of people as they can get. That bothers to me to no end.
7)Famous last words for the fans ?
Words for fans...Don't settle! Go for your dreams! I quote Frank "N' Furter from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" "Don't Dream It...Be It"! That really sums up my feelings. Never give up! Make yourself happy and fulfilled. Have all the fun you can (as long as it doresn't harm others) And help others along the way.
TYGER TORREZ,Prince of HollyHOOD
TYGER TORREZ myspace
