Dead of Night at Comic Con "09"

Hey everyone,

Back with a quick update. A good friend of mine - Brian Altounian is the CFO of Platinum Studios and co-producer on a little film called "Dead of Night" starring Brandon Routh.

The film is based upon the adventures of supernatural private eye, Dylan Dog, who seeks out the monsters of the Louisiana bayou in his signature red shirt, black jacket, and blue jeans.

Awesome comic and without a doubt this is going to be an awesome movie!

If you are planning a trip to the con this year, make sure to stop by their booth and say hello. I believe there will be a panel Q&A with the stars of the film as well as a preview.

- STAY TUNED FOR MORE "5 WAYS TO SPLIT APART THE DAY" UPDATES -

Just making sure we take care of my people...

Below is the latest press statement regarding the project:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hyde Park Entertainment Group, Platinum Studios and Omnilab Media Group bring a Sneak Peek of “Dead of Night” to the San Diego International Comic-Con

Brandon Routh, Sam Huntington, Anita Briem and director Kevin Munroe to participate

LOS ANGELES, CA – July 16, 2009 – Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park Entertainment Group, Platinum Studios Inc. (OTCBB: PDOS) and Omnilab Media Group have announced that they will bring a sneak peek of their new action thriller comedy, “Dead of Night” to San Diego Comic Con International on Thursday, July 23 at 10:00am during the “Masters of the Web” Panel. This panel combines the most popular genre and movie websites to discuss how new media have affected movie making, what it takes to run a popular site, and much more in a panel discussion and Q&A session.

“Dead of Night” stars Brandon Routh (“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” and “Superman Returns”), Sam Huntington (“Fanboys” and “Superman Returns”) and Anita Briem (“Journey to the Center of the Earth”) will participate in a discussion on the making of “Dead of Night” and present an exclusive sneak peek of their new film “Dead of Night”, based on the Dylan Dog comic books.

“Dead of Night” director Kevin Munroe (“TMNT”) will moderate this third annual IESB.net panel with participants that include Robert Sanchez (IESB.net), Ryan Rotten (Shocktilyoudrop.com), Mike Sampson (Joblo.com), Jeremy Smith (Aintitcoolnews.com), Brad Miska(Bloody-Disgusting.com), Drew McWeeny (Hitfix.com), Devin Faraci (CHUD.com), Paul Christensen (Movieweb.com), Wilson Morales (Blackfilm.com/AOL Black Voices), Vic Holtreman (Screenrant.com) and George Roush (Latinoreview.com).

The panel takes place in Room 32AB on Thursday, July 23^rd at 10am.

An autograph signing session for “DEAD OF NIGHT” will follow the panel at 12Noon and will include Routh, Huntington, Briem and Munroe in the San Diego Comic Con International Autograph Alley where an exclusive “DEAD OF NIGHT” poster will be given away.

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5 Ways to Split Apart the Day Promo and other Goodies!

Hey Everyone!

This is Dennis (John's assistant). I just wanted to give you all a heads up on what John and I have been up to as well as the rest of our team. We just recently wrapped a one day shoot for the trailer/promo "5 Ways to Split Apart the Day" written, directed, and edited by the lovely John Darko himself. We've been working hard the past couple of weeks and our prospects are looking great! Hopefully we will get the funding to make this film.

Keep your fingers crossed for us! :)


Here's the Trailer:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuZu0ZARW54


Here's a few poster concepts and production photos:
















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Dennis

"Beautiful" Selected For Shanghai - Jump Street Films

Just re-posting for a friend... Congrats Jamie!!!

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Jump Street Films and Kojo Pictures today announced that Dean O’Flaherty’s debut feature BEAUTIFUL has been invited to screen at the 12th Shanghai International Film Festival, to run June 13-21.

This comes off the back of a successful international premiere last month at the Newport Beach International Film Festival in Los Angeles.

Sales agent Maximum Films has just sold the film to France and all French-speaking European territories, to add to further recent sales to Japan (where it is scheduled for release in August), Poland, Middle East, Russia, Mexico and HBO Eastern Europe.

Searing and luscious, BEAUTIFUL tells the story of Daniel, a shy and introverted 14 year old boy residing in Sunshine Hills, a suburb living in the grip of fear following the rumoured abductions of three teenage girls. Daniel’s two main obsessions are photography and Suzy, a 17 year old Lolita, a dangerous combination of youth and sexuality. Using his crush to her advantage, Suzy asks Daniel that in exchange for her friendship he must bring her secrets and photographs of the neighbours and houses that surround them. Thus begins a journey into the underbelly of suburbia, taking them on the trail of a could be killer – and what starts out as an innocent summer holiday becomes anything but, leading them from childhood fantasy and into the harsh reality of the real world… one of savagery and murder.

Upon its Australian release earlier this year, many reviewers compared O’Flaherty’s filmmaking style to that of independent American master David Lynch. A visually stunning hybrid of genres that controversially goes behind closed doors to show what really may be going on in our neighbours’ homes, it’s a bold debut for the Melbourne-based writer/director who previously distributed and sold films as diverse as “Irreversible”, “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days”, “2:37”, “Noise” and “Bobby”.

Featuring an original score by Paul Mac, BEAUTIFUL stars Peta Wilson, Deborra-lee Furness, Tahyna Tozzi, Asher Keddie and Sebastian Gregory.

http://www.thebeautifulmovie.com/

Blessed Beyond Measure

Welcome everyone to another chapter in the saga of my semi-interesting life. I cannot stress this enough, but, thank you from the bottom of my heart for sticking it out with me as I continuously dip in and out of a literary absence.

As odd as it may seem; Life and Times in Hollyweird has seemingly weaved its way into the mass paraphrasing queries of "would-be" screenwriters from all across the globe. Google has been kind to us.

So, straight-away to the good news, if I may...

Life has been interesting to say the least. Within the last year, I've gone through a series of extreme highs and unfortunate lows.

I've gotten sick - recovered - relapsed - recovered and to my dismay; found a job - climbed the proverbial ladder - kicked down doors - found new opportunities relating to my experience as a dinky screenwriter - exploited my talent - and now waiting for the "big break".

I'll be discreet, but only for the sake of the almighty "don't jinx yourself" theory. Not a believer? Google it...and while your at it, Google "keyboard cat" you will not be disappointed, I promise.

Great things are coming. Please continue to support those who are in pursuit of a dream. I'm a fan of positive reinforcement and as cliche as it may sound...you can really do anything as long as you set your mind to it. Keep faith my friends!

Thank you to all the people that have helped made my life easier to understand. I don't even know if that made any sense...

Dave Brewer, Mervin Ho, Dennis Benson, Derrick Oliver, Jeremy Ian Thomas, Rich Araujo & The whole Edifix Team, April Wade, Louie, Joey, Josh and Family, Tim Lee, Vince Trujillo, Jason, Anthony Cincotta, Mom & Dad...the list goes on.

Stay tuned folks. This is about to get interesting.

P.S.
A quick favor...
Watch these movies:
April Showers & Junction (produced by my super friend: The fantastical April Wade)


John Darko