Two5Eight Pictures is proud to announce that the teaser trailer for Watched has been released! So far the reviews have been pouring in and all been positive. Looks like we'll have a lot of informing to do when the film is finally released.
You can watch the teaser here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW2mcV3MgZw
Be sure to leave a comment to tell us how we did! Also, expect a theatrical trailer in May before the release of the film.
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In other news, the cast for Watched is certainly filling up. Only a few parts are left to be cast and it's looking more than ever now like a who's who of The Movies Online. Here is the listing:
Luisa d'Vos as Sonya Blair
qtigger as Hector Rowland
Kingpengvin as Glenn
SailorKnightWing as Jamie
Murpheykid as Eric
Rposhard as Mr. Smith
Kwistufa as Officer Dutton
Skarsten as the Patrol Officer
Babar23 as the Receptionist
mimouch as the Emergency Operator
Kuroken as the Bartender
Mustachio26 as Officer 1
judyann88 as Officer 2
and jackalbane as Michael
Whew! A lot of stars and a lot of paychecks to write, but it will be worth it when the movie is finally finished. Production should begin soon and sets are being constructed as we speak. More news to come. Stay tuned.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Friday, April 06, 2007
A Month's Worth of Updates
I apologize for not keeping the blog up to date. It must be my time caving in on me. Anyway, there are a lot of things to be caught up on and I'll start from one month ago and work forward.
Very close to one month ago, Jackalbane and Two5Eight Pictures entered the Ultimate TMO'er competition. It featured such well known moviemakers as andyinc, dulci, kwistufa, kingpengvin, and more! The basic set up was that each weekend I would commit to creating a film in 48 hours and release it for the general public. To make it even more complicated, restrictions were given every 12 hours to limit what you can use in your film. It was a tough competition and every fought bravely.
Sadly, while the competition still rolls on, Jackalbane was eliminated in Week 2. On the other hand, he released a top notch film that weekend, Midnight Marathon. You should definitely check it out.
Moving forward a bit, we are back to Spelling Bee. Now, Spelling Bee: Episode 3, which started filming over a month ago, is still filming. Half the the feature has already been filmed and it only will take some time and effort to finish it off. The trouble is, considering the next update, it may or may not be released soon.
Now I must warn you, the next update is such exciting news and it happened so quickly that no one could have imagined it. You will be excited!
Remember that old script for the movie Watched that just took so long to be written? The one about the woman being harassed over the phone by a stalker that's watching her? Well... the script for Watched is DONE!
In fact, Watched has gone through some major updates since you last heard about it. The script was finished, a cast has been assigned, it has been announced to the public that we are looking for a late May/early June release, and a teaser is being worked on as we speak! Funny what a month can do to you, eh?
So, out of nowhere, Watched has taken a front seat and is looking better than ever! Spelling Bee is not forgotten though. The scripts for Episode 4 and Episode 5 have been written and the entire season has been fully planned (about 12 - 15 episodes). Whew! That would be enough to take a studio through a loop wouldn't it?
Well, I'm not done yet. Recent news from Two5Eight Pictures sounds like they'll be adding something special to the PR of Watched! Nothing has been announced concretely, but rumors have been floating around that it will be a profitable endeavor for those involved!
After all that updating, I think you can see where this studio is looking - towards the stars (real and figuratively). More updates will come about Watched in the coming weeks (cast, production info, etc.) so stay tuned!
Very close to one month ago, Jackalbane and Two5Eight Pictures entered the Ultimate TMO'er competition. It featured such well known moviemakers as andyinc, dulci, kwistufa, kingpengvin, and more! The basic set up was that each weekend I would commit to creating a film in 48 hours and release it for the general public. To make it even more complicated, restrictions were given every 12 hours to limit what you can use in your film. It was a tough competition and every fought bravely.
Sadly, while the competition still rolls on, Jackalbane was eliminated in Week 2. On the other hand, he released a top notch film that weekend, Midnight Marathon. You should definitely check it out.
Moving forward a bit, we are back to Spelling Bee. Now, Spelling Bee: Episode 3, which started filming over a month ago, is still filming. Half the the feature has already been filmed and it only will take some time and effort to finish it off. The trouble is, considering the next update, it may or may not be released soon.
Now I must warn you, the next update is such exciting news and it happened so quickly that no one could have imagined it. You will be excited!
Remember that old script for the movie Watched that just took so long to be written? The one about the woman being harassed over the phone by a stalker that's watching her? Well... the script for Watched is DONE!
In fact, Watched has gone through some major updates since you last heard about it. The script was finished, a cast has been assigned, it has been announced to the public that we are looking for a late May/early June release, and a teaser is being worked on as we speak! Funny what a month can do to you, eh?
So, out of nowhere, Watched has taken a front seat and is looking better than ever! Spelling Bee is not forgotten though. The scripts for Episode 4 and Episode 5 have been written and the entire season has been fully planned (about 12 - 15 episodes). Whew! That would be enough to take a studio through a loop wouldn't it?
Well, I'm not done yet. Recent news from Two5Eight Pictures sounds like they'll be adding something special to the PR of Watched! Nothing has been announced concretely, but rumors have been floating around that it will be a profitable endeavor for those involved!
After all that updating, I think you can see where this studio is looking - towards the stars (real and figuratively). More updates will come about Watched in the coming weeks (cast, production info, etc.) so stay tuned!
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Updates Around The World
So maybe I don't know much about what's happening around the world, but I do know about what's happening around the world of Spelling Bee. A lot has happened since the last update (about a week and a half ago) and here's a short look into some pre-conceived updates that should have been posted a while ago.
Episode 2 - "An Invitation" Releases
That's right! The next episode in the Spelling Bee series has been released and is ready for viewing at YouTube and Blip.tv. A link should be provided in the navigation bar to the right.
Episode 3 - Scripted, Named, and Begun Production
Episode 3 has gone through some major work since Episode 2 released. It's been scripted already and looks to be going about the same length as the previous episode. This episode will be named "The Party Before The Storm". This should make a lot more sense if you've seen Episode 2. Also, production has begun and new StarMaker faces have already been made. Filming is slow at the moment, but should pick up over the next week. If everything goes as planned, Episode 3 should be ready for release by the end of February.
General Plot Outline Finished!
There's also been a general plot outline created all the way until the finale of the season. Whether or not a season two will be picked up depends on viewership and time constraints. This also means that most details about what will happen in future episodes have already been decided. Be ready for a hell of a season!
Other than that, there's not much more updates or news to speak of. I'll be posting the links to the new episode later today and updates of the progress on the episode will, of course, be added here as soon as I can. Stay tuned!
Episode 2 - "An Invitation" Releases
That's right! The next episode in the Spelling Bee series has been released and is ready for viewing at YouTube and Blip.tv. A link should be provided in the navigation bar to the right.
Episode 3 - Scripted, Named, and Begun Production
Episode 3 has gone through some major work since Episode 2 released. It's been scripted already and looks to be going about the same length as the previous episode. This episode will be named "The Party Before The Storm". This should make a lot more sense if you've seen Episode 2. Also, production has begun and new StarMaker faces have already been made. Filming is slow at the moment, but should pick up over the next week. If everything goes as planned, Episode 3 should be ready for release by the end of February.
General Plot Outline Finished!
There's also been a general plot outline created all the way until the finale of the season. Whether or not a season two will be picked up depends on viewership and time constraints. This also means that most details about what will happen in future episodes have already been decided. Be ready for a hell of a season!
Other than that, there's not much more updates or news to speak of. I'll be posting the links to the new episode later today and updates of the progress on the episode will, of course, be added here as soon as I can. Stay tuned!
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Production Has Finished! Episode 2 Ready For Release!
Yes, that's right. Just yesterday, Episode 2 was finished, polished, and now is ready for release. Running at 20 minutes 37 seconds, this episode is a doozy to watch, but it is well-worth the time. Here is a description...
Episode 2: An Invitation
Continuing right where the last episode left off, Jacob reveals the reason that he just doesn't care anymore while he continues to be watched by the mysterious stalker. Martin catches up with an old friend (Perry McLauglin) and Diana has doubts about Jacob's intentions for being in the Bee. Also, we meet an important new face in the series -- Bobby -- who has an interesting offer for Jacob.
The episode will be released this Friday around 5pm EST. Information on Episode 3 will also be released around that time as it continues in the pre-production phase. Also, for those who haven't yet seen the first episode, links can be found in a previous post or on the sidebar to the right of this update. Until tomorrow, friends, stay tuned.
Episode 2: An Invitation
Continuing right where the last episode left off, Jacob reveals the reason that he just doesn't care anymore while he continues to be watched by the mysterious stalker. Martin catches up with an old friend (Perry McLauglin) and Diana has doubts about Jacob's intentions for being in the Bee. Also, we meet an important new face in the series -- Bobby -- who has an interesting offer for Jacob.
The episode will be released this Friday around 5pm EST. Information on Episode 3 will also be released around that time as it continues in the pre-production phase. Also, for those who haven't yet seen the first episode, links can be found in a previous post or on the sidebar to the right of this update. Until tomorrow, friends, stay tuned.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Editing Updates on SB#2
Yes, it's been a little while and, no, it hasn't been very productive. I'd even go as far to say as I took a few impromptu days off to collect my thoughts before really starting the editing process. The good news about all of this, though, is I finally got off my lazy butt and did some major work last night. Let's just say one of the earlier and longer scenes is finally near finalized editing. I'm really excited about what is going to be revealed in this episode. Really excited.
Moving on, I hope to do the same tonight and get a good start on finishing editing the enitre episode. No, music hasn't yet been selected. No, I'm not sure when this episode will be released. But it will be sometime in the next few days to week. I'm hoping that if I work hard, I can get this episode released by Sunday. Wish me luck and stay tuned!
Moving on, I hope to do the same tonight and get a good start on finishing editing the enitre episode. No, music hasn't yet been selected. No, I'm not sure when this episode will be released. But it will be sometime in the next few days to week. I'm hoping that if I work hard, I can get this episode released by Sunday. Wish me luck and stay tuned!
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Filming is Complete! Plus YouTube is Hosting Now!
Updates galore in this latest release, people. The biggest one first --
Filming has completed for Episode 2 of Spelling Bee. Shots are all where I want them to be and I can't wait to release it. I think you'll be really pleased with what transpires in this episode. Now comes the relentless yet "make-or-break" time of editing. Wish us luck as we piece together the various scenes and edits into something (hopefully) watchable.
Also on the news front, after a long initial wait, YouTube has finally agreed to give us a Director's Account where we can host full episodes instead of ones that are fragmented or split in half to fit their time requirements. The full episode pilot episode will be posted just before the second episode airs on YouTube, blip.tv, and Rapidshare. When that will be... well that depends once again on the editing process. Wish me luck!
Filming has completed for Episode 2 of Spelling Bee. Shots are all where I want them to be and I can't wait to release it. I think you'll be really pleased with what transpires in this episode. Now comes the relentless yet "make-or-break" time of editing. Wish us luck as we piece together the various scenes and edits into something (hopefully) watchable.
Also on the news front, after a long initial wait, YouTube has finally agreed to give us a Director's Account where we can host full episodes instead of ones that are fragmented or split in half to fit their time requirements. The full episode pilot episode will be posted just before the second episode airs on YouTube, blip.tv, and Rapidshare. When that will be... well that depends once again on the editing process. Wish me luck!
Monday, January 15, 2007
More SB #2 Updates
Spelling Bee, Episode 2 is going strong. I've filmed half the episode and the last half will only have a big bump to go over in the last scene. Filming would have already finished, but I've been having a little too much fun at the expense of paying as much attention as I could to Spelling Bee. At any length though, from what I've seen filmed thus far, you'll be very pleased with the time it took to get this episode released. Until the next update, stay tuned.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Episode 2 of SB Written!
Yes, much quicker than ever imagined, Episode 2 of the series has been written and is ready for filming. Filming will probably begin midday today and finish fairly quickly over the next few days. If not, it will still go at a brisk pace. REMEMBER: These episodes are expected to take 2 - 3 weeks to come out after the previous episode. There may be some flux of time in between where I have a little free time or have to be extremely busy, so please be patient. I won't keep you in suspense for too long.
In Episode 2 (though I won't talk about it at length), a little more of the mystery surrounding the spelling bee is added and mixed in. There are two new characters introduced and a special event coming up that will prove to be more of an "action" turning point in the series. That all I can say about it for now. You'll have to wait and watch the episode when it comes out to really know what happens!
As for me, I shall be whipping the director into shape about what shots I think should definitely be done. He's very malleable although a bit hot under the collar about not having his perfect 'vision' being seen by the public. Eh, he just needs a bit more coaxing.
Well, that's all the updates for now. This is Jackal from Two5Eight Pictures signing off!
In Episode 2 (though I won't talk about it at length), a little more of the mystery surrounding the spelling bee is added and mixed in. There are two new characters introduced and a special event coming up that will prove to be more of an "action" turning point in the series. That all I can say about it for now. You'll have to wait and watch the episode when it comes out to really know what happens!
As for me, I shall be whipping the director into shape about what shots I think should definitely be done. He's very malleable although a bit hot under the collar about not having his perfect 'vision' being seen by the public. Eh, he just needs a bit more coaxing.
Well, that's all the updates for now. This is Jackal from Two5Eight Pictures signing off!
Monday, January 08, 2007
A New Series, A New Hope - Spelling Bee
Two5Eight Pictures has just recently set their sights on developing an ongoing series where a new episode will be released every 2 - 3 weeks. This show has been called Spelling Bee.
An action-drama series, Spelling Bee focuses on the fierceness of competition and what some people will do to win. Following Jacob Rhett, we find him entered into a regional spelling bee for adults. Yes, the concept may be silly, but so is the fact that many people in the USA don't know who the Vice President of USA is. Anyway, the quest towards the on-coming spelling bee is covered with obstacles and envious competitors that Jacob must get past. Will he make it to the Bee in one piece? And when he gets there will he win? How badly would you want to win?
Well, the first episode of Spelling Bee has been released and can be found here:
An action-drama series, Spelling Bee focuses on the fierceness of competition and what some people will do to win. Following Jacob Rhett, we find him entered into a regional spelling bee for adults. Yes, the concept may be silly, but so is the fact that many people in the USA don't know who the Vice President of USA is. Anyway, the quest towards the on-coming spelling bee is covered with obstacles and envious competitors that Jacob must get past. Will he make it to the Bee in one piece? And when he gets there will he win? How badly would you want to win?
Well, the first episode of Spelling Bee has been released and can be found here:
Online Viewing: http://blip.tv/file/125765
Download (higher quality): http://rapidshare.com/files/10383216/spelling_bee_episode1final.wmv
As for the second episode, it is still in pre-production at the moment, but should be shooting within the next few days. It may be out sooner than two weeks, but I wouldn't get hopes up that soon. Stay tuned!
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