The FAT MONSTER FILMS thread ...

[Mark Johnson]

We're in ...

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/DirtyWorldPoster01.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

Reserved

[Mark Johnson]

Reserved 2

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

So, we meet again, Dr Jones...

[Larry Rutledge]

Excellent! Welcome to the Fray! You should be glad I am forced into exhibition status only :grin:

[Nektonic]

So is the monster in your film going to be fat or what?

Maybe its about a monster on a diet.

[Mark Johnson]

How could we not enter the first DVX MONSTER fest?

Guys, this will be our last DVXUSER fest, so we're gonna be going balls out. Those of you who have been here awhile know our tradition for creating "monster" threads and we plan to make this one the 'mothah of all monster threads.'

....

[Mark Johnson]

So, we meet again, Dr Jones...

Indeed we do, Shawneous. I assume you've been CLEANING UP while we've been absent, eh? PICKING UP a lot of filmmaking gems, perhaps? We ordinarily don't indulge in TRASH talk, but in your case we will bring our "A" game.....

[Jeff Anderson]

wow. wow. wow. its happening. im going to go hide under the covers. looking forward to it gentlemen. the race for 2nd place begins...

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

How could we not enter the first DVX MONSTER fest?

Guys, this will be our last DVXUSER fest, so we're gonna be going balls out.

....LOL! I've heard that before, but don't worry, I won't hold you to it. :laugh:

Glad you guys are back. Monster Fest wouldn't be the same without you.
I would wish you guys good luck but you aren't going to need any. :)

I'll do my best to add to the thread volume so you can once again create the biggest Fest thread ever and rule from beyond the grave!!

Cheers,


MAH

[Brandon Rice]

intensity! Let me know if I can help you out.

[Rodney V. Smith]

dammit. there goes my thread count.

welcome back guys.

[Marlon Ladd]

Jeez! Here we go again. You guys need your own category.

[ZazaCast]

Welcome back!

[Mark Johnson]

So, we meet again, Dr Jones...

Indeed we do, Shawneous!

So ... in our absence have you been PICKING UP a lot of accolades? As a rule we don't engage in TRASH talking but we just got back from Kentucky where we AETAS a bunch of grits at the Waffle House so we can't REFUSE the chance to do battle with you and your minions again. ....

Bring your A-Game and let's get this thing on .....!

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/aetas.jpg

[ZazaCast]

Wow... it's like he never left! LOL.

[Mark Johnson]

Many stories to tell from the film fest in Louisville.

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/InKentucky.jpg


On our way back we got bumped from our flight in Chicago so Tim, Luis and I got rooms at the Hyatt, meal vouchers, First Class Tickets home in the a.m. ... and round trip tickets anywhere United flies. WooHoo!

[Zim]

Did you get Linda Blair to sign on to a film?

[jessicalsin]

Don't listen to Zaza...he lies. All the time. Careful or them hooligans will hijack your thread...they do it to everyone though...bunch of traitors.

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

Indeed we do, Shawneous!

So ... in our absence have you been PICKING UP a lot of accolades? As a rule we don't engage in TRASH talking but we just got back from Kentucky where we AETAS a bunch of grits at the Waffle House so we can't REFUSE the chance to do battle with you and your minions again. ....

Bring your A-Game and let's get this thing on .....!

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/aetas.jpg

lol, i forgot about that, i freakin love that pic.

well Mark, I shot my piece on Saturday. It's drastically different from Aetas in two big ways.
1. Shot in the present
2. Red blooded straight males will give it three thumbs up

so yeah, bring it :-)

[Brian Parker]

Crap. Welcome back guys! I await your film with preemptive awe.

[Mark Johnson]

Did you get Linda Blair to sign on to a film?

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/TheDudeAndLinda.jpg

We told her she has to read like everybody else. .... and if she can credibly play the part of a lesbian chimney sweep she's in.

[Zim]

she has some nice muscle tone.

[pauly_the_hitman]

Well I for one am looking forward to having you place in or around my film. Preferably after of course. And I will be looking forward to seeing how ridiculously large your thread can become. And I anxiously await a good amount of friendly back and forth banter...
Good day sirs.

[pauly_the_hitman]

If you guys haven't seen it yet go check out the rest of the behind the scenes footage from the 2nd annual dvxuser.com film festival HERE (http://smouch.net/lol/) it is pretty funny stuff.
Pauly

[Gohanto]

I think the real question on everyone's mind is this...

Will this thread break the '2,583' reply count record set for your TimeFest thread?

Good luck.:beer:

[Mike Manning]

seriously... this thread is gonna be ridiculous

[DarkElastic]

Is everyone just writing posts to try and break the record? I know I am!!!

[Mark Johnson]

Ha ha ha!!! Just landed in LA and loved reading your posts guys. I PROMISE we will be doing stuff in this thread that has never been done before! We will be skating the razor thin edge between poor taste and cutting edge humor ( usually falling on the former's side of the boundary) ... Plus.... We are going to make a kickass film. Get ready to crew up, monstahs.... The boys are back in town!

[conrad_johnson]

Got a position open for me?

Minnesotans are cool.

[Tim Joy]

OH NO! This is more AWESOMENESS than I was prepared to handle.

[Mark Johnson]

As many of you know, Fat Monster absolutely depends upon slav-- I mean volunteer labor to fill out our crews. We are assessing the nature of this shoot and we will be looking to DVXUSER to provide the skilled professional hard partying insomniacs necessary. And in addition to fine beverages and a space on the floor of the monster shack, you will get a commemorative T-shirt! Egads! Who could resist such an opportunity?

[Brandon Rice]

Wonderful opportunity!

[Jeff Anderson]

free t-shirts!?!? Shit you all HAVE hit the big time...

[Susanne G.]

:2vrolijk_08::2vrolijk_08::2vrolijk_08::2vrolijk_0 8:


Now it is a real fest - the monsters are back!

Most appreciated.


Susanne :bath:

[pauly_the_hitman]

As many of you know, Fat Monster absolutely depends upon slav-- I mean volunteer labor to fill out our crews. We are assessing the nature of this shoot and we will be looking to DVXUSER to provide the skilled professional hard partying insomniacs necessary. And in addition to fine beverages and a space on the floor of the monster shack, you will get a commemorative T-shirt! Egads! Who could resist such an opportunity?


Ohh yeah I am all over this a chance to work with Fat Monster and get a tee shirt do they come in 5xl?
Pauly

[Mark Johnson]

Ohh yeah I am all over this a chance to work with Fat Monster and get a tee shirt do they come in 5xl?
Pauly

We have made arrangements for you, Pauly. Please wear an undershirt beneath as it may be a bit scratchy. However, you will certainly turn heads when you sport this nifty number:

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/PaulySack.jpg

[Matt Sconce]

As many of you know, Fat Monster absolutely depends upon slav-- I mean volunteer labor to fill out our crews. We are assessing the nature of this shoot and we will be looking to DVXUSER to provide the skilled professional hard partying insomniacs necessary. And in addition to fine beverages and a space on the floor of the monster shack, you will get a commemorative T-shirt! Egads! Who could resist such an opportunity? I am definitely interested in this! My Dad may be down for the journey as well. let us know if you need us, and when you know dates! Sounds fun! -Matt

[Postmaster]

Dang, you did it again Mark!

I new you could not resist this one.

Welcome back and Good Monster!

Frank

[Alan H. Chang]

Does this mean we're Skinny Monsters since you guys will take the reign as Fat Monsters?

[Mark Johnson]

I am definitely interested in this! My Dad may be down for the journey as well. let us know if you need us, and when you know dates! Sounds fun! -Matt

Matt, I've been following your adventure with Stricken with great admiration and enjoyment. It would be great to have you and your Dad on set.

You guys have the true spirit.

[Simon Höfer]

Well, only 5 pages in this thread so far. I kinda expected a little bit more...



:D

[Mark Harris]

Do I smell the long-awaited completion of "Chow Baby?"

[Alan H. Chang]

Well, only 5 pages in this thread so far. I kinda expected a little bit more...
:D

Okay, here's another post added.

[Gord.T]

Feelin' the pressure yet? No? 'Cause the hounds are at the door m' man and the dogs are barkin'.

The problem with having status, peoples expectations are high. Thread post sizes aside, you (FM) now have your own rep to live up to regradless. Pressure? Nawwww. Haha. Cheers m' man. Keep your head up. :beer:

[Slimothy]

Feelin' the pressure yet? No? 'Cause the hounds are at the door m' man and the dogs are barkin'.

The problem with having status, peoples expectations are high. Thread post sizes aside, you (FM) now have your own rep to live up to regradless. Pressure? Nawwww. Haha. Cheers m' man. Keep your head up. :beer:


I'm not really feelin the pressure. If it sucks we can always blame our crew.

[Matt Sconce]

Matt, I've been following your adventure with Stricken with great admiration and enjoyment. It would be great to have you and your Dad on set.

You guys have the true spirit.
Well we LOVE what you guys are doing at Fat Monster so let us know and we will try to be there! :cheesy:

[Mark Johnson]

Ok, friends ...

Let's get started with the comics and trashy pictures already.

We'll begin with a thinly disguised morality tale in the form of a comic taken from the events of last weekend at the Louisville Fright Night Film Festival!!!!

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/Page_1.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/Page_2.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/Page_3.jpg

[Mattykins]

Man, you guys sure know how to party...

[ZazaCast]

...and break things....

[Mark Johnson]

it was an interesting night .....

[ZazaCast]

Can't wait to see what happened to the 'loose woman'.....

[Kyle Stebbins]

ooooh damn.

[Mark Johnson]

This is, after all, young people, a cautionary tale .....

A lot happened in those eight hours. Here's a little preview before the comic resumes ........

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/FatMonsterNite.jpg

[Mattykins]

It's like our very own little version of "The Hangover" Fat Monster Style.

[Mark Johnson]

It's like our very own little version of "The Hangover" Fat Monster Style.

And, yes, dear Mattykins, that is why the title of the comic is "The Hangovers" .... It has many similarities, but, sadly, without a tiger and without a baby that lives ...

[Noel Evans]

LMAO @ Luis. Still I would I have stuffed more cigs in. Oh by the way Mark, did I ever say youre welcome to visit me in Australia? Consider this my retraction, imagine what you guys would do in a foreign country :P

[Mattykins]

And, yes, dear Mattykins, that is why the title of the comic is "The Hangovers"

I supposed I wasn't being attentive. I was too distracted by the stunning good looks of the Fat Monster crew to even notice the title of the comic.

[Mark Johnson]

Believe it or not, we will occasionally discuss aspects of filmmaking here on this thread.

I figure I should give a FM update since we're in the process of revising our website and haven't updated the blog in ages. ...

1) This past weekend while we attended the film festival in Louisville (where the infamous events being described in the comic strip above occurred) we met several very interesting people including Michael Madsen's assistant, who has a small project coming up this fall with Ben Kingsley that we've been asked to assist on. Of course, you never can be sure what projects are going to truly come together in Hollywood, but his ImDB record is crediible and he has shot a feature he wrote and directed with Madsen and Dennis Hopper in the lead roles. Obviously, we'd love to work with Sir Ben and hopefully I'll know more soon.

2) We're booked to shoot a scene with Lexi Alexander this fall for her feature "Lifted" involving a returning gulf war vet. While primary cinematography will mainly be shot in Mississippi, she screened some of our firefight footage from our "With Angels and Fire" project and decided we would be up to the task of shooting her flashback battle scenes out here in Cali. Lexi was nominated for an Academy Award for her film "Johnny Flynton" and she directed "Green Street Hooligans" as well as "Punisher: War Zone." We're delighted to have the chance to work with such a talented director.

3) We are still slated to shoot the feature "Cross" for Morningstar Films this fall. Preproduction has been a bit turbulent with casting changes and script rewrites but things seem to be coming together. We were pleased to hear directly from Michael Madsen while we were in Louisville that he will be in the cast and this week we learned that Harvey Keitel has agreed to appear. Since we're serving as the shooting crew and aren't writing or directing, though, we keep our mouths shut and just do what we're told. It has been an interesting ride.

4) We've shot quite a bit of reality television stuff this past year and while it pays the bills, frankly, we're looking forward to being able to shoot our own picture here in Monster Fest. On Monday I'm pitching four project ideas to my partners, Luis and Tim. We'll reach a consensus on one and we'll begin writing the script accordingly. I will say that I saw DISTRICT 9 this week and it was a huge inspiration for me. I highly recommend it to everyone here.

5) We are particularly pleased and excited to have acquired an amazing script for a feature based on the novel "Wolf Whistle" by Lewis Nordan. This book has received numerous awards and has made many reviewers' "best of the decade" lists. The project was parked at Paramount where two budgets were drawn up and it was slated for production until Michelle Manning and the rest of the production administration were sacked. As is usual in such situations, the project was shelved in favor of the new production team's vision. The story is set in the deep south with the backdrop of the famous Emmitt Till civil rights murder driving the plot. It's an incredible work and you can get a taste of it here: http://www.mccormickbookinn.com/wolf_whistle1.htm We're honored and delighted to be given the opportunity to pitch and develop this film. Hopefully, we'll have news soon.

6) Luis and I got back from Guatemala where we shot interviews for a forensic documentary. Suffice it to say that it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Luis was born and raised there and has family who treated us like royalty. We are discussing shooting a film there next spring. Stay tuned.

..... Mark, Tim and Luis

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks for the update Mark! Seems a lot is happening! Terrific news :)

[Mark Johnson]

Hey Brandon! Congrats to you for all your success. You have been on a tear and still manage to remain your humble self. Sounds like work and personal lives are really hitting on all cylinders for you!

[Brandon Rice]

Hey Brandon! Congrats to you for all your success. You have been on a tear and still manage to remain your humble self. Sounds like work and personal lives are really hitting on all cylinders for you!

Indeed, I've been blessed in many ways! Thanks Mark :) :beer:

We need to meet up sometime... it's been awhile.

[Matt Sconce]

Hey Mark and team. Congrats on all the good news. I hope things take off like crazy with those projects!

[Slimothy]

Wait a minute.....


We went to Kentucky????



http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/Page_2.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

Yowsuh!!!

[bosindy]

too much fun

[Mark Johnson]

Jim ... we wanted to drunk dial you but either you changed your number or your voice now sounds like an elderly woman with a four-pack-a-day habit ............

[bosindy]

that is my new girlfriend Esther. She is a possessive old crow.

[Slimothy]

We missed ya Jim.

I'm sure we would have had better looking hookers if you were there.

[bosindy]

The key is to always put one hand over an eye before you choose.

[Slimothy]

doh!

I closed both of em..


The key is to always put one hand over an eye before you choose.

[Mark Johnson]

The key is to always put one hand over an eye before you choose.

DOH! ...

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/OneEye.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

Me on my day job:

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/SummerJob.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

It was an interesting shoot ...

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/interesting.jpg

[John LaBonney]

Hey Mark, Tim, and Luis!

Great to see you in this one, please let me know if I can help!

John

[Ryan E. Walters]

it was an interesting shoot ...

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/interesting.jpg

love it! :)

[Slimothy]

Is that Dustin Rogan back there w/ the pink bikini?!

[jeremytuttle]

Good to see you guys back!

[Mark Johnson]

Good to see you guys back!

Good to be back, JT. ... Looks like there are a lot of new faces here too. Nice to know this place is still thriving.

[Slimothy]

Nice seein you at the Screening Tuttle. That was you, right?

[Mark Johnson]

This Fat Monster shoot is going to be an event beyond measure. In fact it promises to be legendary. So you think you have what it takes to crew with the monsters??????

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/FatMonsterCrewApp.jpg

[Tom Marshall]

This is madness!

[Mattykins]

This....Is...Spartaaaa!







//How can you be too fat for the Fat Monsters?

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

This....Is...Spartaaaa!
game, set, match

[Tom Marshall]

I think it should be Phat Monsters.

[pauly_the_hitman]

The first rule of being a Fat Monster is there is no Ft Monster's...

[Mark Johnson]

Back to our story ....

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/Page_4.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/Page_5.jpg

[conrad_johnson]

That last picture looks like a Thursday night.

[sfoster]

Well I figured I'd just skip to the end. Since this thread is already too long to read it all. Anyway, I'd love to make the trip down to work with you guys on your finale. Let me know the shoot dates and I'll see if I can make it!

[Mark Johnson]

Hey Foster,

Welcome to the thread. We're having a preproduction meeting Monday and we'll have a better idea of our timeline. We'd love to have you on the set if you can make it.

[Slimothy]

Well I figured I'd just skip to the end. Since this thread is already too long to read it all. Anyway, I'd love to make the trip down to work with you guys on your finale. Let me know the shoot dates and I'll see if I can make it!

You're missing out on ground breaking film making tips that could just propel you to the top.....


Just sayin...

[Mark Johnson]

Luis and I went to Guatemala three weeks ago. An exceptional trip. Luis took us to the Chixoy River where his family has hand fished there for decades. Called "noodling" here, luis is a friggin' master at it. We may change his name to "Lunker":

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/LuisAndFriend.jpg

[Alan H. Chang]

OMG! If sp*rms were that big, we would have a surplus on those "noodling" fishes.

[Mark Johnson]

Look at the balls on that fish too...

[Alan H. Chang]

Yeah, totally noticed the balls. Look at the tail! prrrrrrrrr

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/HandAndFootJob.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/Strange.jpg

[Jeff Anderson]

http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com/horse-forums/attachments/off-topic/42501d1115849781-just-plain-disturbing-whoa.jpg

Just for you guys :)

[Mark Johnson]

Ah, you remembered, Jeff!

[Jeff Anderson]

even the drugs can't vanquish that memory... thanks for keeping me warm that night...

[Mark Johnson]

How's the steady-camming going? You up for shooting this thing with us in a couple months? Can promise you its gonna be a good-un.

[Jeff Anderson]

meh video business seems to be a slow pace lately with summer and all, but oddly have been getting some cinematographer work with a local project that should hopefully bring in some more work soon. All of course based on an audition tape I shot for a friend... Still putting myself in the rig a few times a week though even if I'm not shooting. Such good exercise! Working in a few steadishots just for the hell of it on my Monsterfest shoot. Had to build a stupid weight to strap on the d90 so it'll fly...

I'm all down for working on Cross. Glad to hear its still in the pipeline and not lost funding or anything terrible.

[Mark Johnson]

Tim's day job:

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/StiffNipples.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.strangevehicles.com/images/content/16102.JPG

[Mark Johnson]

Luis Caffese and Cliff Wildman paid a visit to the Monster Shack this weekend. Here Luis expresses his devotion to corn ...

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/LuisAndCorn.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

Our Luis has reached the point in life where assistance is required to transport a case of beer:http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/LuisBeer.jpg

[Kyle Stebbins]

http://abigbuttandasmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/cookie-monster.jpg

[jeremytuttle]

Nice seein you at the Screening Tuttle. That was you, right?


Ha ha yeah, It was good seeing you and meeting a lot of new people for the first time. I'm surprised you remembered cause of that liquid memory fader that you were hit with in the stomach multiple times:).

[Mark Johnson]

Saw District 9 for the second time. If you have any affinity for sci-fi do go see this flick.

[Slimothy]

Such an awesome movie.

[Simon Höfer]

Saw District 9 for the second time. If you have any affinity for sci-fi do go see this flick.
I am waiting for it to hit Hong Kong theaters! I'm dying to see it! Watched Inglourisous Basterds Yesterday though and watched the 15 minutes of AVATAR in an IMAX on Friday so the wait isn't that bad. :D

So how is pre production coming along guys? Any updates?

And we want to see more funny pictures :D

[HorseFilms]

Kick some ass, gentlemen!:beer:

[Tim Joy]

Saw District 9 for the second time. If you have any affinity for sci-fi do go see this flick.

Is it true that it's full of 'New World Order' propaganda?

[Edgen]

sweeeet! Can't wait to see what you guys come up with.

/j

[Kyle Stebbins]

District 9 was totally stunning.
I couldn't get over how bold they were to show interaction with the aliens, intimate interaction with the aliens, within the first handful of minutes...

[J.R. Hudson]

I love the new FMF Logo.

It's tiiiiggghhhttt.

[Mark Johnson]

Hudson,

You going to drag your ass up and help us shoot this thang?

[Mark Johnson]

Is it true that it's full of 'New World Order' propaganda?

Nah. ... it's an interesting film, though, and it raises a lot of questions without being preachy. The setting of South Africa really adds a lot with that country's history of ethnic oppression from all sides. I recall when I saw the short film it was based on (Alive in Joburg) that I was stunned at how brilliant it was to depict the aliens in the context of refugees or outcasts.

[Mark Johnson]

... So how is pre production coming along guys? Any updates?

Nice to see you Simon!

We'll have a lot more to report this week. We're making some big decisions that will affect how we shoot this thing. Stay tuned.

[J.R. Hudson]

Hudson,

You going to drag your ass up and help us shoot this thang?


I'm in. Keep me in the loop.

Signed

1st A.D. John :happy:

[Slimothy]

I'm in. Keep me in the loop.

Signed

1st A.D. John :happy:

Suuuuweeet.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Is that Dustin Rogan back there w/ the pink bikini?!
Yes it is...you caught me....DAMN!

Rogan

[Mark Johnson]

Hudson,

Sent you a PM. Check it out.

[pauly_the_hitman]

Hey let me know if you guys need a UPM...
Pauly

[J.R. Hudson]

This time however

I'd prefer to not have coke and strippers; just strippers

[Gohanto]

I'd prefer to not have coke and strippers; just strippers

Wouldn't that be missing a discount opportunity?

[Brandon Rice]

Wow, and the FMF thread blew up over the weekend!

[Mark Johnson]

Now, back to the true story of "THE HANGOVERS":

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/Page_6.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/Page_7.jpg

[Gohanto]

How about this to start it off?

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/picture.php?albumid=189&pictureid=1627

[Brad S.]

Or how about this one…

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26822/1213888234.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

Excellent!!!!! Links on the way boys!!!

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

http://humblebee.smugmug.com/photos/618894921_85K2J-L.jpg
send it biznatch

[Matt Sconce]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10327/1251224534.jpg

[Matt Sconce]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10327/1251225172.jpg
(http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10327/1251225172.jpg)

[Mark Johnson]

Done and done .... Believe me, this video kills. Let's see more photos of Jackson guys!!!

[Matt Sconce]

WOW! The vid is DEFINITELY worth it. Rock on JDS! Beware...the Jungle!

[ZazaCast]

Very rare picture of JDS in his hayday....

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/picture.php?albumid=114&pictureid=1628

[Mark Johnson]

That qualifies!!!!!!

[ZazaCast]

Amazing! (remind me never to drink with you guys...)

[Mark Johnson]

Amazing! (remind me never to drink with you guys...)


Do not ... repeat, do NOT drink with us.

Consider yourself reminded, my friend.

Say, you should be our designated driver!

[Christian Vincent Jung]

Fat monsters are the scariest. Once they sit on you, it is horribly difficult to get up...

[Dustin R. Rogan]

http://www.dinkparty.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/l4d-boss-art-boomer.jpg

FAT MONSTERS.....

*pic is from my addiction known as Left 4 Dead....amazing game*

on xbox live gamertag is rogan37 add me if you play

Rogan

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Or how about this one…
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26822/1213888234.jpg

can i take credit for this since this was my movie?

I should...i'm just saying...I am taking this pic back

Rogan

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

Sorry.
http://www.clker.com/cliparts/2/3/2/5/1194984827960120970no.svg.med.png

Post 146? I'll give you points for being unnecessarily insulting. But not even any photo shop? tsk. tsk.

Post 147? Already used.

[Boogeyman]

how about skinny monster why je gots to be fat!

[ZazaCast]

Boogeyman had to steal my scary face gif.... I guess that's as original as he can be?

Maybe you'd like to post my banner too?

[Sprocketboy]

*pic is from my addiction known as Left 4 Dead....amazing game*

on xbox live gamertag is rogan37 add me if you play

Rogan

Great game! Play it all the time to unwind.

So what's the deal Fat Monster? I hope you are making a movie and this thread is not an illusion.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Sorry.
http://www.clker.com/cliparts/2/3/2/5/1194984827960120970no.svg.med.png

Post 146? I'll give you points for being unnecessarily insulting. But not even any photo shop? tsk. tsk.

Post 147? Already used.

I know 147 was in use, it was my movie, i was taking it back as rightful owner. He used it w/o my consent :D

Rogan

PS...HERE I FOUND ONE

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/picture.php?albumid=250&pictureid=1629


:D

Rogan

http://humblebee.smugmug.com/photos/619042982_EzjZD-M.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

Ok, Rogan ... you qualified! Your link is on the way via PM

[J.R. Hudson]

FAT MONSTERS.....

*pic is from my addiction known as Left 4 Dead....amazing game*

on xbox live gamertag is rogan37 add me if you play

Rogan


Game is EPIC.

[Brad S.]

can i take credit for this since this was my movie?

I should...i'm just saying...I am taking this pic back

Rogan

Not only was the pic from your movie, but I stole that pic from your Timefest thread. :Drogar-Evil(DBG):

[Brad S.]

Nice video, Mark! Thanks for the link.

Though I do have to say, whoever said that Slash should stop playing guitar during the video should be beaten severely. That's just wrong!

[Mark Johnson]

Hey kiddies!

For those of you cursing and muttering under your breath at your inability to locate an image of Jack Daniel Stanley, I've got a couple links that will not only give you ample footage to scour, but also some very cool BTS from two of Jack's projects:


Jack's Depth of Phil shoot
http://humblebee.smugmug.com/Movies/...18937396_4fv5d (http://humblebee.smugmug.com/Movies/GH1/Depth-of-Phil/9259352_24TTw#618937396_4fv5d)

Jack's Shady Texas shoot
http://humblebee.smugmug.com/Movies/...19039838_ZT7Hd (http://humblebee.smugmug.com/Movies/...19039838_ZT7Hd)

Enjoy and post a JDS image here to get your exclusive password to Jack caterwauling!

[Tim Joy]

http://humblebee.smugmug.com/photos/619191854_9Ufww-L.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

We have anutha winna!

Tim Joy now gets access to material suitable for blackmail.

Huzzah!

[Tim Joy]

We have anutha winna!

Tim Joy now gets access to material suitable for blackmail.

Huzzah!

OH MY... there's a whole other side to JDS that shouldn't be seen unless-

a) You are passed out drunk
b) Monkeys live on the moon
c) You are *this* close to being passed out drunk
d) The world will be ending in 4 minutes, and at least you'll be laughing when you die.


Good lighting and camera work btw. Who's your dp? Although the audio was a bit shrill.

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Mark Johnson]

yes, indeed. We shot this on the RED and had Big Mike the cab driver act as DP.

[Gohanto]

yes, indeed. We shot this on the RED and had Big Mike the cab driver act as DP.

By RED, I'm assuming you mean this one?

http://www.cameraphonesplaza.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/red-sony-ericsson-k350i-released-in-taiwan.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

By RED, I'm assuming you mean this one?

No, this one:

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/TheRed.jpg

[Mattykins]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/17064/1251327224.jpg

Now that I have a manageble sized image, this should do it. My curiosity has been peaked.

[Mark Johnson]

You've got a PM, Matty ....

[Tom Marshall]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/17011/1175553969.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

Nice, Tommy!

PM sent.....

[Brandon Rice]

How do I get a PM?

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

Nice vintage edition Tommy!
I think that was an old Photoshop job from Johnson from 2 or 3 years ago.

Ricemeister. Read pg 14.

[Brandon Rice]

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v367/139/68/1186925844/n1186925844_30221694_6337.jpg

[Tom Marshall]

Nice vintage edition Tommy!
I think that was an old Photoshop job from Johnson from 2 or 3 years ago.

Ricemeister. Read pg 14.

Thanks dude. He didn't do the Photoshopping. I did that. :thumbup:


EDIT: That video is fucking HILARIOUS. :D

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

Ah Cool.
In any case, thanks for the mammaries.

[ProjX v2.0]

hope this works from myspace:

http://i26.tinypic.com/eahx1f.jpg

[Tom Marshall]

Ah Cool.
In any case, thanks for the mammaries.

So did you make the flight?? :grin:

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

Yeah it was an airport hotel. The airport was less than 10 minutes away. No worries. :beer:

[Mark Johnson]

How do I get a PM?

On its way Brandon ...

[Brandon Rice]

Word!

[Mark Johnson]

hope this works from myspace:

It works!!! PM on its way.

[MattinSTL]

BTS shots by Matt from Mac-Zak-Jack-Attack on the Salt Flats.

http://www.elpricko.com/images/8483_jds.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

Gettemeier!!! Those are awesome ... What a great shoot

[Slimothy]

Matt Gettemeier in the house!!!!

I hope this thread brings back all the O.G.s. Where is Blaine?


BTS shots by Matt from Mac-Zak-Jack-Attack on the Salt Flats.

http://www.elpricko.com/images/8483_jds.jpg

[Tom Marshall]

Where is Blaine?

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/17011/1215042197.jpg

[Slimothy]

Zaney Blaine.

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

insane in the memBlaine

[Tom Marshall]

But don't mess with him or else...

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/17011/1214355041.jpg

[Slimothy]

Nice Tommy!!!

[Mark Johnson]

Blaine, Blaine, roses are red
All the leaves have gone green
And the clouds are so low
You can touch them, and so
Come out to the meadow, Blaine

Blaine, Blaine, you're old but still alive
Come out of your half-dreamed dream
And run, if you will, to the top of the hill
Put down the single malt, Blaine

[Mark Johnson]

We've made serious progress on our script and are now in the midst of making casting decisions. We're pretty psyched about the project although it's going to be a daunting task to pull it off. We'll be calling in some serious favors this time around and I'm going to have to schmooze like I've never schmoozed before ....

[Mattykins]

Mark,

I really can't wait to see what you pull off for this one.

[Susanne G.]

Blaine, Blaine, roses are red
All the leaves have gone green
And the clouds are so low
You can touch them, and so
Come out to the meadow, Blaine

Blaine, Blaine, you're old but still alive
Come out of your half-dreamed dream
And run, if you will, to the top of the hill
Put down the single malt, Blaine

So many talents - also a poet - very sweet :)

Susanne

[Mark Johnson]

Susanne, the thread positively glows whenever you appear. Please visit us often.

Kiss kiss kiss ....

[J.R. Hudson]

That's what you told me Mark.

[ZazaCast]

That's what you told me Mark.

Which part... the glow...or the Kiss, Kiss?:)

[Mark Johnson]

Which part... the glow...or the Kiss, Kiss?:)

Come over here and find out, big boy ....

[Chris Messineo]

We're in ...

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/FMlogo.jpg

Awesome image!

I can't wait to see your film.

[Gord.T]

I'm not really feelin the pressure. If it sucks we can always blame our crew.

haha, true. Yeah, but you guys always have some of the best crew anyways, so. Besides I was trying to psyche you guys out. Guess it didn't work.

Knock-em dead man. Well, not literally. :beer:

[Mark Johnson]

haha, true. Yeah, but you guys always have some of the best crew anyways, so. Besides I was trying to psyche you guys out. Guess it didn't work.

Knock-em dead man. Well, not literally. :beer:

We're still looking for Blaine, though. If we don't find him we're gonna be in deep sh*t. Blaine! Where are you?????

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/picture.php?albumid=182&pictureid=1639

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/SeparatedAtBirth.jpg

[Blaine]

My ears are burning...:grin:

[Mark Johnson]

Blaine!!!!!! You're alive!!!! Let's make this suckah!!!

[Blaine]

Blaine!!!!!! You're alive!!!! Let's make this suckah!!!
I'm ready! Let's do it!

[Mark Johnson]

I'm ready! Let's do it!

Fabulous. Luis and I will be over on Tuesday after we have our meeting in Claremont.

[J.R. Hudson]

My ears are burning...:grin:

I'm bringing the Wine this time !

[Blaine]

Fabulous. Luis and I will be over on Tuesday after we have our meeting in Claremont.I'll be here.


I'm bringing the Wine this time !Can't wait.

[Mark Johnson]

We expect to agree upon our project title tonight and hope to have a preliminary poster by the morning. .....

[Mark Johnson]

Ok, I've got a motion-tracking file processing so I'm hanging out drinking scotch and watching DVDs. I'll relate an interesting little story for what it's worth:

When I was 6 years old my brother, who was two years older than me, got to go to his first monster movie. Now, it should be noted that this was in the tiny town of Ellinwood, Kansas in 1959. We had a movie theater that was pretty much of the Cinema Paradiso mold. My folks felt we were not mature enough to see "scary" movies until at least 8 or 9 so this was a big deal and I recall vividly how my brother returned from the Saturday Matinee with a couple other big kids to regale us small fry as to the wonders they had seen.

I was transfixed beyond measure. I made my brother tell the story over and over again. Interestingly, I never asked him the title of the damn film (or at least don't recall I did). My brother was a really crappy artist but I had him draw scenes of the film on scrap pieces of seismology paper from my dad's office (he was a geologist).

I was very impressionable and envied my brother so much that I committed his crude drawings and verbal descriptions to heart. The film involved an invading robot from outer space that telescoped up in a series of boxes until it was taller than a skyscraper. He drew crappy helicopters and planes flying around it and put those little stars and bars symbols all of us kids associated with the air force in the 50s and 60s.

Well, my brother is not a sci-fi aficionado so that by the time he was 10 he had forgotten (or at least didn't want to remember) anything about the movie in spite of my entreaties to discuss the film. So, I went through the next half-century of my life with the image of my first monster movie seen only through my imagination based on the description of my brother. Occasionally I would describe the plot to people to see if they knew what the film was, but I never got anywhere. I eventually figured my brother had made most of it up or I had elaborated or exaggerated the story beyond recognition.

So, imagine my surprise and delight about 3 years ago when I was at a lawyer-client's office in Pasadena who happened to mention that his father was an early special effects artist in the 50's. He described one film that his father was most proud of and I immediately recognized it as the film my brother saw. It's a classic 50's B-sci-fi flick called "KRONOS" and you can see the trailer on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ErOqYD-i3Q

I finally got around to ordering it on NetFlix and today I'm watching it. As best I can reconstruct, this is almost exactly 50 years from the date my brother saw it in Ellinwood, Kansas. It's amazing how much the film resembles the one I've had in my mind based on his re-telling of the story and his crude drawings.

It really is a classic of the genre and is a ton of fun to watch.

[Susanne G.]

Fine, good to hear- Blaine is back. I remember that his comments to other films in previous filmfests were often about sound. So it seems to me that your soundman is back :)

Is also Scooby back? And what kind of hat has Blaine got on his head? It seems a mix of a hat for to going under the shower for old ladies or a modern version of an old hat for a pilot. These ones who flew the old douple-decker-two-seats-aeroplanes.

Mark, sweetheart - I like your little nostalgic family story - very warm hearted. It is enjoyable to see this old Trailer and very amusing seeing a slogan like 'shock proof' - it let me smile!

Now - what is the plan for your film. Will it be an adaption of 'KRONOS'?

Susanne

[Chris_Keaton]

....It's a classic 50's B-sci-fi flick called "KRONOS" and you can see the trailer on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ErOqYD-i3Q

I finally got around to ordering it on NetFlix and today I'm watching it. As best I can reconstruct, this is almost exactly 50 years from the date my brother saw it in Ellinwood, Kansas. It's amazing how much the film resembles the one I've had in my mind based on his re-telling of the story and his crude drawings.

It really is a classic of the genre and is a ton of fun to watch.

They're remaking this classic.... ok, they might not be, but you just gave a producer a swell idea.

[dougspice]

Oh snaps y'all.

[Gohanto]

I've got a motion-tracking file processing....

...It really is a classic of the genre and is a ton of fun to watch.

Hmmm....

I see foreshadowing here...

[Mark Johnson]

It's official. The title of our entry is .....

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/DirtyWorldPoster01.jpg

[jasonthewho]

Just dropping by to say that I'm glad to see you guys back, and I'm glad I'm not entering this time.

[Mark Johnson]

Just dropping by to say that I'm glad to see you guys back, and I'm glad I'm not entering this time.

Thanks for stopping by here in the wee hours of the morning Jason.

This will be the last competition entry for Fat Monster, although we do hope and expect to occasionally return with an exhibition piece or two. We all enjoyed shooting O2 so much and with the theme being "MonsterFest" we felt it would be a good opportunity to build a monster crew one more time.

Here's some of the locations we've been scouting for interior scenes:

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/LocationScouting.jpg

[Susanne G.]

Yeah, in a hospital genetically modified monsters hanging around in the cellar and planing a dark bad end of the world :Drogar-Love(DBG):

This is my interpretation from the photos of the location. It seems that you 'has caught fire' for this project. Excuse me, this is a german expression - I don't know how to say it in english. However, you really started with this film. So I am looking very much forward to it.

Susanne

[Brandon Rice]

Looks rad Mark!

[Mark Johnson]

It seems that you 'has caught fire' for this project. Excuse me, this is a german expression - I don't know how to say it in english. However, you really started with this film. So I am looking very much forward to it.

Susanne, that phrase applies here as well and we're definitely feeling the burn. We've been shooting so much stuff for clients and other production houses in the past year so that it feels damn good to put together a "pure" monster project again.

You are always so positive and enthusiastic. I sincerely hope we can please you this time around.



Looks rad Mark!

Brandon, there's definitely some "rad" stuff going on with this story. We may be shooting part of this in your neck of the woods and, if so, hopefully you can stop by the set.

[Susanne G.]

Dear Mark,

It isn't that important if you can me or all the others please this time around or if 'Dirty World' will have the success as '02'. For me it is more important that you are around here this time and can make this fest richer with your motivating and positive present. And then, if you are enthusiastic and it feels good to make a 'pure' monster project again is still better :)

Susanne

[Matt Sconce]

Like the name guys. And the locations! I look forward to hearing more! -Matt

[Brandon Rice]

Brandon, there's definitely some "rad" stuff going on with this story. We may be shooting part of this in your neck of the woods and, if so, hopefully you can stop by the set.

Do let me know Mark!:beer:

[Mark Johnson]

Lots of location discussion by the team today. More tomorrow. We, like many of you guys, are wrestling with how to pull off a rather ambitious project under a tight deadline and with a tight budget. Ain't Indie Filmmaking fun???

[ZazaCast]

I hear ya'....

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

O2 set spotted (extensive use of)
http://vimeo.com/6203943
Trailer for ENIGMA, a film at DragonCon this year.

The shots of the General in front of the window with the city behind him look awesome.

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

Mark Johnson and JDS in the hizzouse, old school
http://filmfest.dragoncon.org/filmfest09r.htm#3

[J.R. Hudson]

Lots of location discussion by the team today. More tomorrow. We, like many of you guys, are wrestling with how to pull off a rather ambitious project under a tight deadline and with a tight budget. Ain't Indie Filmmaking fun???

You mean unlike the last two films we made ?

[Mark Johnson]

O2 set spotted (extensive use of)
http://vimeo.com/6203943
Trailer for ENIGMA, a film at DragonCon this year.

The shots of the General in front of the window with the city behind him look awesome.


Nice find, Jack! It's cool to know that set well enough to appreciate the contortions they had to go through to get a couple of those camera angles. Nice trailer.

[Mark Johnson]

Mark Johnson and JDS in the hizzouse, old school
http://filmfest.dragoncon.org/filmfest09r.htm#3

Congrats on the nice festival run you're having, man. I really have appreciated that you've been getting REKINDLED into so many great screenings.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Good to see The Monsters back in the fray. I am looking forward to it. If you need any help, as always, do not hesitate to ask.

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

Congrats on the nice festival run you're having, man. I really have appreciated that you've been getting REKINDLED into so many great screenings.
More good news Mark - just heard from Shriekfest in L.A. a few minutes ago.

Along with A LITTLE MOUTH TO FEED
Our film REKINDLED
will be screening in the 2009 SHRIEKFEST Oct. 1 - 4,
http://www.shriekfest.com/index.html
http://www.fatally-yours.com/wp-content/uploads/shriekfest09-banner.jpg

The venue is pretty cool - the Chaplin Theater at Raleigh Studios on Melrose, the oldest continuously operational studio in the country.
http://www.raleighstudios.com/index.aspx
http://www.raleighstudios.com/images/HomePages/Hollywood_1.jpg

Inflate the air mattress and open the scotch biznatches. Uncle Jack is coming to town.

[Mark Johnson]

More good news Mark - just heard from Shriekfest in L.A. a few minutes ago.

Along with A LITTLE MOUTH TO FEED
Our film REKINDLED
will be screening in the 2009 SHRIEKFEST Oct. 1 - 4,
http://www.shriekfest.com/index.html
Inflate the air mattress and open the scotch biznatches. Uncle Jack is coming to town.

Fookin'A ....!!!!! High Times in L.A. mah man!

Hey, Luis and I have found a very strange little Karaoke bar that you GOTTA come with us to. ... Also, did you see the other day on Yahoo they featured the 5 most difficult Karaoke songs and guess what was number one?????

You guessed it:


5 HARDEST SONGS
Hard karaoke songs are not just the hardest to sing, but are ones that make you look crappy if you suck at them.

#1: “Welcome To The Jungle,” Guns n Roses
In addition to the high pitched squeals, try pulling off the “sh-na-na-na-na-na-na” part.

I'll remind readers of this thread that you can actually see the amaing caterwauling of JDS singing "Welcome to the Jungle" by posting an image per the rules of our contest HERE (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showpost.php?p=1725663&postcount=132). Seeing Jack Daniel Stanley do the "sha-na-na-na-na-na-na" part is something you simply must see.

[Troy Ruff]

oh man I love the poster, and crap there goes first place. I cant wait to see what you come up with. :)

[Mark Johnson]

Good to see The Monsters back in the fray. I am looking forward to it. If you need any help, as always, do not hesitate to ask.

Hey there penguin! Nice to see you again. ... Are you in this one in some capacity? Would love to see a penguin production. ...

[Mark Johnson]

oh man I love the poster, and crap there goes first place. I cant wait to see what you come up with. :)

Ha ha ha! I wouldn't put money on it, my man. Looks like some talented lunatics hard at work in their mad scientist laboratories this time. We're just glad to be part of a fest again.

Nice new website, Troy!

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Hey there penguin! Nice to see you again. ... Are you in this one in some capacity? Would love to see a penguin production. ...

No, I've been off the radar for a little while now, but I'm trying to make a come back. Perhaps next time. I might be down there for college next year, in which case I'll hope to get my flippers dirty in the muddy filmmaking river.

[sfoster]

Great poster! I'm excited to see this one.

[Mark Johnson]

Looks like we're gonna have a pre-production meeting at our traditional pre-pro haunt (Hooters Hollywood) on Tuesday. If you be in L.A. come on over and have some wings and brews with the monstahs!

[Mark Johnson]

The other day two separate people asked if we were going to have Matt Gettemeier on board for this swan song. The answer is a cautious "yes" if his schedule will permit him to fly out from St. Louis for the shoot in October. We consider Getteier to be a true monster "in exile" and, in all seriousness, he is one of the most talented individuals to ever post on this board. He also is unquestionably neurotic as evidenced by the following disturbing adventure from last year's DVXUSER extravaganza in L.A.:

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/PigeonProblems01.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/PigeonProblems02.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/PigeonProblems03.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/PigeonProblems04.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/PigeonProblems05.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/PigeonProblems06.jpg

[J.R. Hudson]

LMAO Awesome

First thing I read online this morning Mark.

That was great

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

ha the scene with Tim and Matt is the best

[Tom Marshall]

Looks like we're gonna have a pre-production meeting at our traditional pre-pro haunt (Hooters Hollywood) on Tuesday. If you be in L.A. come on over and have some wings and brews with the monstahs!

What time?

[Mark Johnson]

What time?

7:00 ......... Hey Tom, I think John Herman, who you acted with on TTN will be there.

[The Heavy]

Love this FMF...and I Heart that damn comicbook as well....great greatness

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

Hey Troy!
Welcome to User.
:beer:

[The Heavy]

Was on here a while back ,..like a year ago ..and tried to reaccess my account with no luck so I start a new my friend.. Good to hear from ya Jack. Hope your doin well!

[Mark Johnson]

troy man, ... you have a part in this sucker, you know. .... I'll give you more details soon.

Tommy and other LA denizens, ... we've had to postpone our Hooters meeting tonight. Gotta make a trip to the Midwest for family matters. Will reschedule soon.....