Mark and Ted's Excellent Adventure in Drama

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OPENS EVERYWHERE TODAY!!!



THREADING THE NEEDLE

WRITTEN BY
MARK JOHNSON & TED ARABIAN




MARK JOHNSON - EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, VFX

TED ARABIAN - DIRECTOR

KEVIN HALVERSON - DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

BLAINE GOLDEN - LINE PRODUCER

TIM HYTEN - EDITOR, GAFFER, KEY GRIP, 2ND UNIT

HERMAN WITKAM - COMPOSER

BRANDON RICE - CREATIVE CONSULTANT, 2ND UNIT

KYLE STEBBINS - SCRIPT SUPERVISOR

PAUL MORRIS - BOOM OPERATOR (Dec.)

ALEX JEFFREYS - BOOM OPERATOR (Jan.)

KELLY SNEED - HAIR & MAKE-UP (Dec.)

CAROLINE BUSS - HAIR & MAKE-UP (Jan.)

and

SCOTT BULLIS - THE SET SAVIOR



THE CAST

ROB HARRISON as ERIC MEYERS

TAYLOR RAY as LACEY COLLINS

DAVID CONCANNON as REGIONAL FAA CHEIF

TOM MARSHALL as REGIONAL FAA ASSISTANT

JOHN HERMANN as PILOT ROD "HOLLYWOOD" BISHOP

CRAIG STOA as PILOT MAX "EDGE" CAHN

NADIR HASAN as PILOT JOHN "FLYBOY" JONES

JOY NASH as AIRBOSS

"MANIAC" MIKE STEWART as JASPER COLBURN

AYLA ROSE BARREAU as AIR FIELD CLERK #1

and

APRIL as AIR FIELD CLERK #2



Special Thanks!!!

Rob Harrison and his yellow ZLIN-50

Cable Airport, Upland, CA

Desert Resort Regional Airport, Thermal, CA

Twentynine Palms Airport, Twentynine Palms, CA

Maniac Mike's Cafe, Cable Airport, Upland, CA

Hollywood Fire Department

Chris Real

Dennis and Suzanne

Forensic Art

Diane Arabian

Jarred Land, Barry S. and DVXUSERS EVERYWHERE!!!



more to come!



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[Christopher Barry]

:D :thumbsup:

[Kyle Stebbins]

hahahahahaha. this is so funny!!
-kyle

[Mark Johnson]

Damn, now we have to find somebody named Eric to play the lead.

[Kyle Stebbins]

well i believe the lead actor doesnt need to actually be named eric... but the character's name should be eric.

[Mark Johnson]

We're purists. We insist on using actors with the same name as the part they play.

And no visual effects unless done by a guy named Eric.

[Kyle Stebbins]

perhaps inexistence can help you... he's putting together a 12 sec. "stebbins digital" bit that i will use on my productions.

he's a great guy! plus, his name is eric! :)

[VersuS]

Good Luck Guys!! I envy you:P

[Ted Arabian]

I know that I have JUST changed my username from TheatreGuy to Theodore J Arabian... but can I change it again? My REAL name is Eric!

[Ki-Ki]

LOL, oh boy. Thats good... Unconveniant...but oh boy, thats good.

Oh well, there goes my crap laugh for the day. Maybe they based it on your name because they know how much it would spin you out. Or. Maybe they just love you SO SO SO, much that they want to show there affection by making everyone use your name. Aww, how sweet.

-Goes back to writing down ideas for the rest of the day-

[thartley]

Someone could do something on a girl named Ceri eating rice with some guy named Eric.

I'm just sayin...

[Charli]

lol - that's too funny. Good luck guys on this short. I'll be sure to see it.
Theo, wear your lucky socks, man.

[Ted Arabian]

Theo, wear your lucky socks, man.
You know it!

Thanks for the support, Charli!

[Darkline]

And so it begins! :-)

Now you've teamed up I think we had all better watch out!

Good luck with it man, I'm getting excited already.

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Darkline! Appreciate it! We are very excited as well! Hopefully many successful projects to come!!!

[Kyle Stebbins]

i dont think there is a soul on here that isn't excited... man oh man...

[Ted Arabian]

Hey! Check it out... I'm a SENIOR MEMBER again! YEA!!! :)

[Kyle Stebbins]

its about time you grew up... one more post and im at 700!

[Kyle Stebbins]

I couldn't resist. SORRY! =)

[Ted Arabian]

Happy 700 Kyle!

[Jason Ramsey]

So, how are you guys planning on collaborating from opposite coasts? Movie made in one place, edited in the other, or will there actually be travel involved by one or both of you?

Jason

P.s. Best of luck to you both by the way. And everyone :) Ok, sappy moment over. Drama.

[Ted Arabian]

I have two trips to LA in the next 80 days. We're shooting there.

Thanks for the wishes.

[Mark Johnson]

We've worked out a pre-production trip that involves Ted flying out here this week for 9 days. We're setting up actor auditions and will be doing some camera tests for some critical scenes. After Ted leaves we will be working on blocking and shot planning using FrameForge 3D, which is a very cool 3D storyboarding package. In theory, we should be able to put together a rough cut in 3D before Ted returns right after Christmas for the actual shoot. We hope this allows us to be comfortable with the film's pacing as well as getting some useable information on lighting/camera setups to make the shoot much more efficient.

Additionally, while Ted is back at his compound, I'll be shooting some specific technical shots. Both Ted and I are committed to making this a truly joint project with equal labor and responsibility.

We'll shoot early January and I'm delighted to announce that Kyle accepted my offer to come out and crew for us in exchange for me reciprocating on his production. After having him sign a blood oath, we revealed our synopsis and production outline and he's pumped and excited (or is a very good actor anyway). We're really excited to have his talent on board and I am hoping that other L.A.-area DVXers will come out, if even for a short day, during our shoot.

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Mark for elaborating on the process.

We are very, very excited about this project and this new union. I feel a lot of potential with Mark and I teaming up. (I never had to empty my PM box so many times before!) The communication between us has been intoxicating. (Hopefully when we finally meet each other in 2 days, we be just as happy.... or at least able to get intoxicated! :) Just kidding.)

And I am absolutely delighted to have Kyle Stebbins on board for this project and hope, as Mark has stated, other L.A.-area DVXers will visit during our shoot. There are many of you that I would love to meet!

[Jason Ramsey]

Sounds awesome guys. Looking forward to it. And you alredy have like 300 views of this thread. Impressive.

Jason

Check that 200. Impressive none the less. :)

[Mark Johnson]

There are advantages to shooting in L.A. One really BIG one is the fact that the DVX guru Brandon Rice lives at the top of the basin and it looks like he's going to help us crew too!!! Having worked with Brandon on his Smuggler's Ransom film I can't say enough how much I admire his work ethic and talent.

When I told Ted he said, "Wow, I bet Brandon has some really sophisticated ladders we can use." :)

[Brandon Rice]

HAHA! Hey, it'll be a pleasure working with you two. Can't wait! :)

[smiles]

Hey - I know a great basement you guys could shoot at in Brooklyn - it comes with it's own strawberry syrup soaked worktable from the 1930's. I think the table's name is Eric...c'mon Mark - come back to the east coast - the peoples of Brooklyn have been eagerly anticipating the return of their newest favorite creative/sentient being and are awaiting his foray into the dramatic arts, wishing him and his newest ally the best in their battle for our dramatic hearts.
break legs gentlemen!!

[Mark Johnson]

Jason,

I have spun tales at our campfires on Melrose, telling of the fetid squalor that we labored in and how your single-minded focus reminded me of a 16th Century Abecedarian rising above and beyond the miring filth. Would that you could transport yourself and your thespian talents here to appear in our humble opus. Alas, though, this city and its teeming masses of truculent pudenda would likely destroy your innocence. .... But what the hell, come on out and we'll do sushi on Manhattan Beach and say f*ck it all!

vislaw

[Brandon Rice]

Alas, though, this city and its teeming masses of truculent pudenda would likely destroy your innocence. ....

HAHAHA!!! LOL!!! :thumbsup:

[Jason Ramsey]

I'm confused. My name is Jason. Me? You talking to me?
Now that I can feel like an idiot when you say "not you, dummy" If you are asking me to act in your dvxuser flick, I would love too, but.... alas, my 6,000 dollar a year income will not allow me to purchase a ticket to travel to cali. :)

Jason

[jeremytuttle]

It's great to see such talented collaboration. Good luck you guys.

[Mark Johnson]

Ha ha! Sorry Ramjet. I was referring to Smiles, who was the male lead in our entry REKINDLED for the HorrorFest. He's a great actor in New York and for some reason whenever my blood sugar got low I talked like that around him.

Next time I am in Lower Alabama (more frequent than you would imagine) I will look you up. I've got good friends in Brewton.

[Jason Ramsey]

ha. I know a guy from Brewton. He looks like a troll. His family is inbred. No lie.

Jason

*And yes, now I feel like an idiot

[Mark Johnson]

Hee hee! I want to cast THAT dude!

[Jason Ramsey]

He once played a gnome like character that a wannabe writer locked in his closet to write his novels for him. That is mahmoud in a nutshell. The roll of his life. I wish I could find him. I'd like to lock him in my closet for this fest.

Jason

[Kyle Stebbins]

hahahahahaha man, sometimes things get SO ridiculous around here!
Mark, Ted -- the shoot is going to RULE!!!! don't worry, that blood oath is still binding... and always will be. =)

Let's rock this bi*ch!

-Kyle

[MOVIE MASTER]

huu!
good luck guys

[Jason Ramsey]

Movie Master Returns!

What does this mean for the DVXUser Drama Fest?

[Mark Johnson]

Hey MM! Are you in this time?

[Kyle Stebbins]

theres no way you can deprive this fest of it's flying tupperware.

on another note...
"Why'd you shoot me?"
"I'm f%#kin powerful"

[Ted Arabian]

Jason,

I have spun tales at our campfires on Melrose, telling of the fetid squalor that we labored in and how your single-minded focus reminded me of a 16th Century Abecedarian rising above and beyond the miring filth. Would that you could transport yourself and your thespian talents here to appear in our humble opus. Alas, though, this city and its teeming masses of truculent pudenda would likely destroy your innocence. .... But what the hell, come on out and we'll do sushi on Manhattan Beach and say f*ck it all!

vislaw
Mark... are you going to make me have to bring a dictionary from the East Coast when I come to see you???

I won't be able to google this dialogue when we are conversing face to face!

Sounds like some fun chatter going on here! Even a visit by ol' MM himself! I guess I now have PROOF that I am not Movie Master since I JUST GOT HOME!!!

[Kyle Stebbins]

I know have PROOF that I am not Movie Master since I JUST GOT HOME!!!
ted... as your spell check i need to inform you that you have made the mistake of replacing "now" with "know" -- this is the second time you have done this.

man.

-kyle

ps. i am joking. dont worry mark, i am way easy to work with... and as ted said, i will be bringing a pocket dictionary to LA

[Ted Arabian]

Dude, I caught that and correted it BEFORE you posted this!

I type too fast sometimes to catch my type-o's!

Funny, when I saw that I RUSHED to change it before you could say anything. I posted my change and thought, whew... now Kyle can't "quote" my mistake! I guess I was wrong. You already had it in your Quick Reply box! Damn you! :)

[Kyle Stebbins]

Dude, I caught that and correted it BEFORE you posted this!

Did you really corret it, Ted? Tell me, how does one corret a typo?
-kyle
ps. i can feel the anger... ted you rock my face off.

[235 Studios]

Great poster guys- LOL! I look forward to your watching your film. :beer:

[Ted Arabian]

Did you really corret it, Ted? Tell me, how does one corret a typo?
-kyle
ps. i can feel the anger... ted you rock my face off.
ARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGHHHH!


Great poster guys- LOL! I look forward to your watching your film. :beer:
Thanks Ryan! I am glad to see that you are back in the game!!!

Ted

[Ted Arabian]

Update from Arabian's New England compound - Tuesday, Oct. 31st 2006

Getting ready to fly across the country to my old home state of California!!!

Packing my DVX, Mac Laptop, External Hard Drives, Nikon D70, notebook and some clothes I guess! (what's the weather like???)

Spending an evening with my wife before I leave her for 9 days (gulp!).

Flying out of Boston at 6am with an arrival into LAX at 9:50am!!!

Meet Mark Johnson, face to face!!!

[VersuS]

Did you pack your socks?

[Ted Arabian]

HA HA!

Hey, what's going on with this site? I have an orange border around the pages. Is that just me?

[VersuS]

nope, just got it myself,maybe its a flu

[Ted Arabian]

Maybe they did this for Halloween.

Happy Halloween Everyone!!!

[VersuS]

oh that's your thing , happy halloween then guys!

[Ted Arabian]

Yes... Happy October 31st to the rest of the world! :)

[VersuS]

hahaha! indeed

[Kyle Stebbins]

Can't wait to scare the SHIT out of the little kids that come to my house for candy... maybe i'll set up my dvx to capture it candid camera style. ;)

Hooray for Threading the Needle!!
-Kyle

[Ted Arabian]

Well, looky looky... it's my personal proof-reader!

Hey Kyle, How you doing???

Happy Halloween, my friend!

(did I spell everything okay? I typed REAL slowly this time... just for you! :) )

[Ted Arabian]

Oooh! Nice! I LOVE the new "dvxuser" logo!!!

That bat rocks!!!

[Mike McNeese]

Oooh! Nice! I LOVE the new "dvxuser" logo!!!

That bat rocks!!!

I'm sceeeeeeeered.

[Ted Arabian]

I'm sceeeeeeeered.
You're "scered?"

Better watch out... Kyle is online! :grin:

[smiles]

He once played a gnome like character that a wannabe writer locked in his closet to write his novels for him. That is mahmoud in a nutshell. The roll of his life. I wish I could find him. I'd like to lock him in my closet for this fest.

Jason

Jason,
are you talking about the Richard Greenberg play "The Author's Voice"?
always wondered who'd play that role in a production...and if their friends actually thought it was typecasting...

Mark,
truculent pudenda, huh? wow. i've never read something that required me to open a dictionary, and the end result still being me on the floor laughing!! you havent lost the knack - though i hope you're getting more sleep and better nourishment these days.

[Ted Arabian]

Whew! I am glad that I am not the ONLY one! Thanks Jason... smiles-Jason, not RamJet-Jason (though hello RamJet Jason!).

This is too confusing! :)

BTW smiles-Jason... nice job on Rekindled. Very nice work.

Ted

[deneb79]

Good luck Ted & Mark, Mark & Ted for 'Threading the Needle'...

We sure anticipate to see your movie... :)

[Jason Ramsey]

Smiles,
Yes, that is exactly the play I was referring to. "The Author's Voice" Mahmoud is that character. In real life, in any life. Due to his very odd & sheltered upbringing, he had a very unique outlook on things, and wrote some wild stuff as a result. Plus, like I said, he had sisters who were the mother of some of his other sisters from his father.... Yeah. That's Alabama for ya. It's not just in the movies. Except in this case it's not your typical "Redneck" He was the son of a Schizophrenic Muslim Father, and a Christian Nurse Mother.
Yeah. And my name is no longer Jason. It is Nosaj. There. Now I don't have to feel like an idiot anymore.

Thanks,
Nosaj

[Mark Johnson]

I'm loving some of the stuff on this thread already. You guys rock. Ah, Nosaj. I like that too. I used to go by Nosnhoj, myself.

Well, Mr. Arabian arrives in Los Angeles tomorrow morning and we're hitting it hard with pre-production. We're going to be doing some technical shots and will be completely immersed with acting auditions. I am always reminded how lucky we are to have the teeming masses making their way to La La land like Lemings. We hope to snag a few of the more talented members of the pool before their dreams are crushed and they return to the QuickTrip in Des Moines.

We do have some interesting roles to cast and I'm grateful to have Ted's considerable acting experience at the table for these readings. Hopefully, by the end of next week we can have some announcements as to casting.

[Geoff_R]

Best of luck to you Ted & Mark. I'm anxiously awaiting to see what you guys can produce this time around!

[Kyle Stebbins]

Man I want to come to LA for the auditions!!!
oh well... the time will come, no? ;)

can't wait to see what 'hot co-eds' you cast for TTN... all i know is, you have your choice so CHOOSE WISELY... lol, also... be sure to make them prove their commitment (team america, anyone?)

long live TTN!
-kyle

[DVXUSERnews]

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

See top of thread. Composer HERMAN WITKAM joins THREADING THE NEEDLE to provide one of his world class scores for the Johnson/Arabian drama.

Herman is fresh from a one-two BEST SCORE win for the top finishers REKINDLED and BLOODY MARY. You can hear samples of his fabulous work on his website www.hermanwitkam.com

[Mark Johnson]

Woo Hoo! Welcome aboard Herman! You are definitely DA MAN! Thanks for agreeing to join us (that shipment of expensive port should get there sometime before Christmas. :)

[Ted Arabian]

OMG!!!! We got HERMAN???

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't need a plane to get me to California... I am flying high right now!

Seriously, Herman....

Welcome aboard. You already know that I am a fan of your work and I am delighted to have you join us!

Ted

[Herman Witkam]

Thanks guys :) The anouncement is totally hilarious :D

Good to be aboard!

[Mark Johnson]

Herman, I'm glad you have a sense of humor. Hope to see you over there some day.

TED, ... I KNOW Jack Stanley and, believe me, you are NO Jack Stanley. ...... :)

If you haven't noticed, I'm shamelessly trying to get Jack to appear in our thread by dropping his name a lot. ... :)

[khmuse]

This is a pairing that I have no doubt will come up with something pretty cool. Looking forward to seeing where you guys take this one.

Great title by the way!

[Ted Arabian]

TED, ... I KNOW Jack Stanley and, believe me, you are NO Jack Stanley. ...... :)

If you haven't noticed, I'm shamelessly trying to get Jack to appear in our thread by dropping his name a lot. ... :)
You are not going to get Jack over here to visit our thread... He has much more "important" things to do like make a big feature film or something....

whatever.

:)

PS - Thank you for noticing that I am NOT Jack Stanley!

[Mark Johnson]

I've been following your thread, khmuse, and I'm totally impressed you are going to shoot "OVER 30 LOCATIONS." Jeez, louize. You've certainly got my attention.

[khmuse]

I've been following your thread, khmuse, and I'm totally impressed you are going to shoot "OVER 30 LOCATIONS." Jeez, louize. You've certainly got my attention.

Yeah, its a bit of a challenge. I am working to secure the locations in as few of municipalities as possible, otherwise the permitting costs are gonna kill me. This one has a cutting pace comparable to a commercial so its gonna have one hell of a shot list. Blaine emailed me the element and scene reports this afternoon, it does look a bit daunting right now.

[Mark Johnson]

You know, this time around why don't we organize a little party in L.A. when the films are in the can. There's got to be a ton of DVXUSERs in the basin. Being relatively new, I'm not aware if you guys have organized or gathered before. It seems like a great idea from this side anyway.

[Blaine]

That is a good idea and a great excuse to get together. You wouldn't believe how hard it's been trying to get people together...no one wants to step up...

[Ted Arabian]

Well, count me in because I am on my way!!!!!!!!!!

I am heading off to the airport!!!

See you soon Mark! PARTNER!

Ted

PS - I am liking your new banner!

[Mark Johnson]

Hey Ted!

Can't wait to see you out here tomorrow! When you get to our primary shooting location you should recognize the banner/poster!

See you in the a.m.!

Mark

[Brandon Rice]

Nice work guys. Herman, you rock! Good job teaming up with these dudes!

[Kyle Stebbins]

i think the earth is going to shake when these two meet, it's going to be HUGE! =)

we'll need to see pictures of you two in california proving that you met!!
(or at least i will... so i know mark doesn't ditch ted at the airport. theres no way i'm coming to LA if mark won't even pick TED up!)

btw, i'm securing the tickets tonight! =)
-kyle

[Kdawg]

EXCELLENT! Ted, Maybe you can find some medieval babes to save the day. I sure wish my name was Eric as well. Or maybe Bill.... Cuz Bill and Ted are an inseprable team.

[Brandon Rice]

when I meet up with these dudes on Sat I'll bring a camera... I'll get you your pics Kyle, lol

[Kyle Stebbins]

when I meet up with these dudes on Sat I'll bring a camera... I'll get you your pics Kyle, lol

good, no use in spending $300 to sit around in an airport for 5 days. =)
GUYS I CAN'T WAIT TO GET THERE!!!
-kyle
ps. i just pm'd you both my cell number

[jeremytuttle]

Mark, I like the new banner/poster, looks like it will be a great location to shoot at.

[smiles]

Ted,
thanks for the kind words re: rekindled, I'm glad I got to paticipate, and meet wolf-man Jack and the genial Mark Johnson (who I hope will be as entertaining when you get to meet and work with him), and get into this whole DVX world - It's an awesome way for me to procrastinate, and avoid all the plays I've told myself to read...
good luck sifting thru the masses of us actors out there - hope you find ytour gems - wish I was in the greater LA area so i could throw my hat in the ring, but alas, I am quite content here in NY, basking in the glow still emanating from Mr. Stanley's general direction.

[Ted Arabian]

The Arab has landed!!!

Well dvxers, I am here in LA LA LAND and hanging with Mark!

The adventure begins!!!!

Woo-Hoo!!!!

We'll get a photo up soon.

[Brandon Rice]

Yeah Ted!!! Rockin' dude! I can't wait till' Sat. when I can hang with you guys!

[Tom Marshall]

Good luck to both Ted and Mark! :thumbsup:

[Darkline]

and so it begins!

good luck to both of you. This should be good fun!

[Kyle Stebbins]

good to hear!! best of luck, i'll be seeing you in january!
-kyle

[Brandon Rice]

whoot! Yeah yeah! Go Mark and Ted!

[Mark Johnson]

Ted and Mark on location!http://www.lodohappyhour.com/MarkAndTed.jpg

[Kyle Stebbins]

lookee there! what a rig!!!
hooray for camraderie!! (spellcheck, ted?)
-kyle

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.lodohappyhour.com/TedVette.jpg

[Kyle Stebbins]

hahahahaha.... so we're hvx'ing it up this time, huh?? =)

[Ted Arabian]

Yeah baby! You should have seen Mark and I holding onto that rig while flying down the road at 70 mph!!! Mark lost his sunglasses on the last take! We'll look for them tomorrow. Right now, it's beer time!

[Kyle Stebbins]

important question before you enter the wonderful world of alcohol -- what kind of beer!?

[Mark Johnson]

Kirin Ichiban baby!

[Ted Arabian]

ahhh... good man! We have a fine Special Premium Reserve of Kirin Ichiban - Yum!

[Kyle Stebbins]

european stuff, huh? i want a sip... can... case!

[Brandon Rice]

Nice rig guys! This should be great!

Do I get to touch the HVX on Sat? :)

[Kyle Stebbins]

Do I get to touch the HVX on Sat? :)

Lol, I'm wondering the same thing. only... not saturday. :(

[Jason Ramsey]

How you liking the HVX Ted?

Jason

[Brandon Rice]

the HVX is calling my name :)

[Ted Arabian]

european stuff, huh? i want a sip... can... case!
Japan man!

[Ted Arabian]

Nice rig guys! This should be great!

Do I get to touch the HVX on Sat? :)
what do you think, Mark? Should we let Brandon touch the HVX???

:) It is a beauty!

[Ted Arabian]

How you liking the HVX Ted?

Jason
I don't know... kinda hard to tell at 70 f'n miles per hour!!!!

[Brandon Rice]

what do you think, Mark? Should we let Brandon touch the HVX???

:) It is a beauty!

YES! Please!!!!! :)

[Ted Arabian]

YES! Please!!!!! :)
Well... it's not mine so I can't say. BUT, we do need someone to use my Nikon D70 and take BTS shots! (I know, I know... not an HVX... not even close.)
You should have seen us trying to get you guys a BTS shot. My luggage was still at the airport because my luggage went to ONT and I went to LAX (long story)... anyway, I finally said, "Hey! I've got a camera phone!" I took a couple of shots though I know that they must suck. Luckily, this guy Chris (awesome dude) had a camera. So, you guys get hot and fresh BTS shots.

And yes, I do have my luggage now!

(psssst.... Brandon, I let you touch the HVX when Mark is out looking for his sunglasses!)

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.lodohappyhour.com/location.jpg

[Ted Arabian]

http://www.lodohappyhour.com/location.jpg
So, this is where his little brother ended up! Cool place.

[Kyle Stebbins]

Japan man!

i stand corrected.
i was taking a guess... so i suppose this means i wont be welcome out in LA? :)

[Mark Johnson]

Kyle, baby ...

You get your butt out here. We got a case of Kirin .... AND A FUNNEL!

[Ted Arabian]

so are you two chilling in the same room on your computers? lol

Yeah, it's pretty funny. I guess we're just so used to writing each other!!! HA HA!

(and shhhhhh...... my wife will be reading this thread. But I did pick out a "couch" for Mark to use during the casting! :) ) (sorry honey!)

[Jason Ramsey]

I've got a friend whose dad makes his own home brew. Simply the best beer I have ever tasted. He made us some Baby Due-Date beer when our daughter was born. Oh, my god. Nothing like getting drunk on your daughters birth day (not really, but I coulda).

Jason

[Mark Johnson]

Ok, here's a little report from today. Ted arrived at LAX about 10 a.m. but his luggage decided it didn't want to get off and continued flying to Ontario. Ted and I drove to our shooting location where I introduced him as a "big time director" from Boston (only a half-truth. He isn't really from Boston). We had lunch and then hit the ground running and actually got a couple key shots using the pickup and crane before ascending a rooftop to finish up the day's footage. We made the trek to Ontario and got Ted's luggage.

Tomorrow we begin auditions at 9 a.m. We take a break and shoot some quick background plates in Chino for a forensic case and then return to auditions, which go late into the evening.

The next day (Friday) we continue auditions in the morning before packing up and hitting the road for some very special footage over the weekend (Brandon is coming with us, by the way... Hey Brandon, we scored some 'sponsor' tickets so we need to coordinate with you).

I also have inside information that VARIETY is coming out with some new NEEDLE scoops soon!

[Kyle Stebbins]

Kyle, baby ...

You get your butt out here. We got a case of Kirin .... AND A FUNNEL!

DON'T DO THIS TO ME!!! YOU ALREADY KNOW HOW MUCH PAIN I'M IN WAITING FOR JANUARY!!!!!!!!!

-KYLE!!!

[conrad_johnson]

Wow. You guys must be rich to be flying around just for dvxuser stuff.
BTW Mark, I had fun in NYC this week.

[Ted Arabian]

Awl... are you not talking to me anymore??? :(

[Mark Johnson]

Actually, we're broke as hell, Conrad. Seriously. However, I put Ted on as assistant for a forensic case in Chino to underwrite the trip. We'll go down there and do driver POV plates for a re-enactment of a collision and basically use the proceeds to fund Ted's trip. Most of my forensic cases actually require an assistant so it's a cool way to be able to travel using the client's dime.

[conrad_johnson]

I know, The joke was that Lingo and I just got back from New York to see a dvx screening, that's all...It was stupid.

[Mark Johnson]

Hey man, tell me about the screening. Seriously. Was this that selection of HorrorFest entries? Was yours included? Spill the deets Contrad!

[conrad_johnson]

The screening was fantastic, All of the entries were slammin' good on the big screen. Dear Jane was one of the films screened as the screening was the top ten dvx films, and we were 7th. Mark Harris put it on, and did an outstanding job, that dude is full of charisma. He was also kind enough to let us crash at his place a couple of nights and show us around a little. all in all, it was a great success. I also got to meet a bunch of dvxusers in the flesh, very cool. No Ted Arabian though, quite a dissapointment.

[Mark Johnson]

Man, that rocks. Congrats to you, dude. It's pretty amazing to just have the experience of seeing YOUR work on a big screen in the apple. Whoa!

That's so friggin' cool.

Ted is everything you'd expect him to be. Enthusiastic, articulate and funny. Oh, and one of the endearing things is the way he stays in touch with his wife, Diane. They have such a great relationship and he speaks so highly of her. ( I sure know a lot of guys who either trash their significant others or simply act as though they don't exist).

[conrad_johnson]

That's wierd, I hate Ted's wife.

[Brandon Rice]

(Brandon is coming with us, by the way... Hey Brandon, we scored some 'sponsor' tickets so we need to coordinate with you).


Oh yeah, I'll be there! And I hope I can touch the HVX. Oh and Ted, I'll bring along my D50 baby to take BTS shots :)

[Tom Marshall]

Awl... are you not talking to me anymore??? :(

You don't talk to me anymore... :crybaby:

I'm sitting here with a 6 pack of Guinness and no Ted to share it with... :beer:

[Ted Arabian]

I know, I know... I'm sorry, I'm sorry.... How's your film coming along?

Hey, we just had dinner with Blaine... what an awesome guy! Plan on catching Kevin tomorrow as well, I hope.

Brandon... bring that puppy!

[Brandon Rice]

You betcha I'll bring it! Man, Saturday can't come soon enough, can't wait to meet both of ya!

[Tom Marshall]

I know, I know... I'm sorry, I'm sorry.... How's your film coming along?

I'm gonna throw it together as a quick final edit and call it done. It was mainly for me to get the hang of directing and it served it's purpose.


Hey, we just had dinner with Blaine... what an awesome guy! Plan on catching Kevin tomorrow as well, I hope.

Yeah, Blaine's a really cool guy!

Let me know where you plan to meet Kevin and I'll try to make it... :)

[Kyle Stebbins]

That's wierd, I hate Ted's wife.

oh now THAT god me busting out-loud laughing... nice!

for the record, i love ted's wife (in a strictly plutonic fashion...)

-kyle

ps. dont worry ted, i'm your friend and your spellcheck.

[Ted Arabian]

oh now THAT god me busting out-loud laughing... nice!

for the record, i love ted's wife (in a strictly plutonic fashion...)

-kyle

ps. dont worry ted, i'm your friend and your spellcheck.
hee hee hee...

You are more of a friend than you know! Hey, did you get my PM? I have big plans for the pic!!!

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Tommy, dude - when are you around?

[Tom Marshall]

Tomorrow and Friday from about 8pm on... I've been so freaking busy lately it's not funny... and on top of that my mom is coming on Saturday to visit for a week...

[Kyle Stebbins]

... and on top of that my mom is coming on Saturday to visit for a week...

DUN DUN DUNNNNN!!!!!!

[Tom Marshall]

Yeah Kyle, 2 days to clean up this absolute mess... ha!

[Kyle Stebbins]

lol, or just have her do it for you =) lol, depends on the relationship i guess...

best of luck to ya!!
-kyle

[Tom Marshall]

Oh she would clean this place up and then I'd feel guilty cause she was and... well... *sigh*

Hey, so when are you guys goint to shoot this thing? You need anyone to crew? Or looking for someone to cast? I'm looking to be in front of the camera for this one, so let me know if you need an actor. :)

[Ted Arabian]

Tommy, I'll chat with you tomorrow... in person! :)

[Tom Marshall]

Ted, that's awesome man... I'll give Blaine a call and get directions to his place... :)

By the way, I finally offed Stewie... getting tired of that damn picture... lol

[Brandon Rice]

Nice, gettin' a pic of your mug in there tom! Dang, wish I didn't have to work tomorrow, could come hang with ya'll.

[Tom Marshall]

Yeah, it's hard to take someone serious when there's a picture of a cartoon character for his avatar... lol

Call in sick!! :)

[Brandon Rice]

Call in sick!! :)

mm... not a good idea probably... I have loads of pre-prod work to finish for the short I am shooting for work in two weeks... need all the time I can get, hehe.

[Tom Marshall]

Gives you a chance to hone your acting skills... act like you're dying... lol

[Kyle Stebbins]

Go Brandon!

[Brandon Rice]

heehee... I'll pass fellas... I do really have a buttload of work to do tomorrow and Fri. (what's new... hehe)
but Sat. will be a blast... getting together with the brains behind this film!

[Tom Marshall]

I wish I could be there Saturday, but alas, I cannot...

[Ted Arabian]

You boys have a good time here and don't forget to turn out the lights before you retire! :)

What a great day in LA LA LAND!!!

Thanks everyone!

Ted

[Brandon Rice]

haha will do Ted! LA Land rocks eh? :) I am so glad to live here!

[Tom Marshall]

You boys have a good time here and don't forget to turn out the lights before you retire! :)

What a great day in LA LA LAND!!!

Thanks everyone!

Ted

So is the the visit before you actually move out here or what?!?! :)

[Ted Arabian]

Good Morning L.A.

A quick update of the activities planned for today...

Mark and I will be seeing 15 of the areas finest actors. (We have 20 more scheduled for Friday)

and

Mark and I will be visiting all of our locations and shooting still coverage of every room, angle and place.

That should keep us busy for a while!

We also have some major news to share so keep a look out for that Hollywood news!!!

Ted

[VersuS]

Thanx for the update Ted!! Really exciting news and busy schedule!!!!!!

[Ted Arabian]

First auditionee is done and on her way. More to come after lunch.

Still shots of locations are looking good. Will post something before too long.

Again.... a major announcement is due out in the next 2 hours!!! Keep an eye on the thread!

[Brandon Rice]

:) whoot! Rollin' rollin' rollin'

[Tom Marshall]

Wow... updates DURING the casting session... talk about commitment... :D

[Larry Rutledge]

Again.... a major announcement is due out in the next 2 hours!!! Keep an eye on the thread!

Two eyes, as often as I can spare them.

[Kyle Stebbins]

totally stoked about the news... and everything else...
-- just spoke to ted for the first time... and i can confirm that YES, he is a KICK ASS DUDE!!!

the same can be said for mark!
staying tuned!
-kyle

[Tom Marshall]

I'm gonna meet up with Ted, Mark, Kevin, and Blaine tonight actually... should be a blast!! :)

[Kyle Stebbins]

without a doubt!!

[Ted Arabian]

Kyle, you kill me!

The Hollywood buzzer will be buzzing soon!

[Brandon Rice]

I'm gonna meet up with Ted, Mark, Kevin, and Blaine tonight actually... should be a blast!! :)

You guy's will have a blast! Man, Sat. can't come soon enough!

[Tom Marshall]

Hey Ted, you're going to have to add something about "secretive meetings with a top cinematographer and producer" in your Variety writeup... :)

[DVXUSERnews]

NEW ENTERTAINMENT NEWS posted at top of thread!

[VersuS]

LOL!!!!!!!!! Just read it! :P


ps. if you bring any more dudes it will be like a cba team going against the west all star for some of us :P

[Brandon Rice]

hahaha! Cool news :) Can't wait for production!

[Mark Johnson]

Hey Versus,

You have an unfair advantage! I mean, Athens is the ORIGIN of drama, dude! I ENVY YOU!!!!!!!! Talk about locations to choose from!

[Ted Arabian]

Welcome aboard to our newest members of the TTN team!!!

Brandon Rice and Kyle Stebbins!!!

We are now looking for Wardrobe and Make-up... anyone?

[Brandon Rice]

Guys, thanks for having me! I can't wait for Sat. and beyond!

[VersuS]

Hey Versus,

You have an unfair advantage! I mean, Athens is the ORIGIN of drama, dude! I ENVY YOU!!!!!!!! Talk about locations to choose from!

well ok, i see where you're coming from with this comment but its not like we have locations that are dramatic...lol....not unless you film our streets in the morning that are packed with cars....then its true..its quite dramatic....LOL

[Tom Marshall]

Hey Versus,

You have an unfair advantage! I mean, Athens is the ORIGIN of drama, dude! I ENVY YOU!!!!!!!! Talk about locations to choose from!

Yeah... no kidding...

[Brandon Rice]

We are now looking for Wardrobe and Make-up... anyone?

Just PM'd ya Ted.

[VersuS]

listen, if i lived in tokyo and the fest was 'samurai fest' then ok, i d be in a big advantage....

[Tom Marshall]

Just PM'd ya Ted.
You going to do BOTH makeup AND wardrobe too? Wow... you are the filmmaking master...


listen, if i lived in tokyo and the fest was 'samurai fest' then ok, i d be in a big advantage....
Nah, then you'd just get Tom Cruise to be in it and call it a day...

[Brandon Rice]

HAHAHA!!! NO... I have some people who might be able to :)

[Ted Arabian]

Thank you all for the interest here!

Mark and I are off to auditions....

More to come!

(Tommy, we'll see you tonight!)

Ted

[Ted Arabian]

Oh! BTW, Hello to my wife! (she is reading this thread while I am away... so no more "I hate your wife" comments, please! I know that it was a joke but she didn't get it. :) )

Thanks all!

Ted

[Brandon Rice]

Aw... so nice :) Good luck on the rest of your auditions!

[Jason Ramsey]

I like the whole motif you guys have going with the thread here. Clever. And it's obviously working.

I'm gonna go type in my thread now, so it doesn't get lonely :)

A helluva collaboration here. Pretty exciting, at the least.

Jason

[Kyle Stebbins]

brandon and i are wearing the same shirt in that picture i shit you not!!!! =)
RED ONE BABY!!!

goddamnit, how did variety find us so quickly? paris needs to be more careful with that damn thing. i tell you what, you sleep with a girl once and they just lose it. i guess there is rumor of a video we made around the net? -- man i hope that didn't surface anywhere.

-kyle
ps. if my family just read that... i was joking about paris hilton. ha?

[Norm Sanders]

Alright, I'm officially jealous! Aside from having a 3-4 day lead time with this thread, I don't think anyone can compete with the sheer entertainment value of those Variety reports! MAN I wish I'd of thought of something like that, but it's your signature now, baby! :thumbsup:

Fun, fun, fun! Really looking forward to seeing what you guys do together (i.e. ALL of you ... wow, what a building team!).

[Brandon Rice]

brandon and i are wearing the same shirt in that picture i shi* you not!!!! =)
RED ONE BABY!!!


Serious? that's insane and cool! Wow dude, haha!

[Beat Takeshi]

Good Luck!

[Ted Arabian]

Wow! What a day of auditions!!!!

Tell more later.... on the way out to see Blaine, Kevin and Tommy....

So much to do, So little time!!!

Ted

[Brandon Rice]

Have a good night with those guys... hope you got my PM's :)

[Kyle Stebbins]

brandon im off to check your updates for CM--- you promised them 20 minutes ago so here i am... lol =)

[Kyle Stebbins]

hey mark, ted... i hate to be the jerk but i guess, as your spellcheck, i am required to point this out (and this is variety news' error, not yours... lol)

you mispelled "unknown" as "unkown"
lol -- it's barely noticeable!
great write up, though!! =) can't wait to come out this january!
-kyle

[Mark Johnson]

Kyle? I can't figure out what you're talking about. I just checked the Variety article and I can't find any misspellings. Which article are you referring to?

[Ted Arabian]

Well, damn.... I can't see it! Where? Where???

Maybe it's the 4 bottles of wine and a heaping sample of a fine single malt scotch but I can find it.

WHERE KYLE??? WHERE IS IT???

[Blaine]

Well, damn.... I can't see it! Where? Where???

Maybe it's the 4 bottles of wine and a heaping sample of a fine single malt scotch but I can find it.

WHERE KYLE??? WHERE IS IT???
Yeah, I suppose that's my fucking fault...:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Ted Arabian]

Oh! It's Charlie!!! What a cute puppy dog! Wittle bitty puppy face!

Oh, and yeah... I guess it IS your fault. After all, I came empty-handed!!! :)

Thanks again, Blaine. That was a funtastic evening!!!

Ted

[Ted Arabian]

Oh, and I guess it is obvious that we made it home safely... I hope that Tom and Kevin have had an equally safe journey home.

What a great evening. Just fantastic!

Thanks again. The hospitality around here is overwhelming!!!

[VersuS]

it really says unkown , i think second paragraph or third, the one about Kyle

[VersuS]

Hey! Not Fair! You Changed It!!!

[Kyle Stebbins]

Kyle? I can't figure out what you're talking about. I just checked the Variety article and I can't find any misspellings. Which article are you referring to?

Well damn, you didn't just fix it? i could've sworn i saw it. -- you win, my friend!! maybe you should write an article about how big of an ass i am :2vrolijk_08:

-kyle

[khmuse]

So...

Let me see if I got this right...

No one won the lottery?

Seriously, had a blast last evening. The beverages were excellent, the company even better. It was my absolute pleasure to meet both of you.

Man, I gotta start getting more than 3 hours of sleep per night.

Have a great day with casting and remember to drink plenty of fluids today, after all alcohol is a diuretic.

[Ted Arabian]

Seriously, had a blast last evening. The beverages were excellent, the company even better. It was my absolute pleasure to meet both of you.
Kevin, the pleasure was mine as well. I cannot tell you what an invaluable experience it was meeting and talking with you last night! It felt like night school! (with beverages!)

Seriously, last night was such an eye-opening experience that has not let my mind stop churning. You are an incredible talent. I can't wait to learn more from you.

Ted

[Brandon Rice]

Hey Ted, love your location! haha! Only one more day!

[Ted Arabian]

Brandon, Kyle, John... I am sorry that I am not in touch with you guys on these boards right now. It is just a huge blur as Mark and I hop and bop all over the place.

I really can't wait to be able to spend some down time and chat on the boards.

Tom, man it was great meeting last night and I do want to talk with you more. I am going to PM you with some info.

Kevin and Blaine... you both have been a wonderful blessing in disguise (not that you were disguised... but that meeting you has been BBQ bonus on this trip!)

Anyone else want to jump off the boards and meet me in person??? My days in LA are coming to an end and time is running out on this visit!

Next up (on Sunday) is the Bay Area! Any dvxers up there want to come out and play???

Thank you all for the support and encouragement!

Have to run... 19 wanna be "needle threaders" are waiting to be seen!

Ted

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Ted, love your location! haha! Only one more day!
Talk about locations! Brandon... what a find! I LOVE you location photo!

Can't wait until I can talk to you in person tomorrow!!!

Ted

[Kyle Stebbins]

hey ted, don't worry about it man, it was a rush to talk to you on the phone!

oh yeah, thought i'd put this out there:
Thank you, Kyle
You'll receive your trip confirmation via e-mail within 24 hours.

It's official!!!! (in 24 hours...)
the ticket price jumped down to $390 so, that's good news.
so pumped, guys, so pumped. i'll be out there from jan. 4-10.
-kyle

[Brandon Rice]

Talk about locations! Brandon... what a find! I LOVE you location photo!

Can't wait until I can talk to you in person tomorrow!!!

Ted

Thanks man! And have a great day of auditions!

[Ted Arabian]

hey ted, don't worry about it man, it was a rush to talk to you on the phone!

oh yeah, thought i'd put this out there:
Thank you, Kyle
You'll receive your trip confirmation via e-mail within 24 hours.

It's official!!!! (in 24 hours...)
the ticket price jumped down to $390 so, that's good news.
so pumped, guys, so pumped. i'll be out there from jan. 4-10.
-kyle
One word.... COOL!

That is awesome, Kyle! CANNOT wait to have you out here and working with us!

It is going to be a blast!

An unbelievable experience for all of us.

Ted

[Brandon Rice]

Speaking of that, I am PM'ing you Ted, I need to know shoot dates so I can put in for that time off work.

[Ted Arabian]

Fu(k! Fu(k! Fu(k!

Out of time!

Out the door!

B-man, call my cell if you need but Mark told me he wrote you.

Blaine, man... I owe you a PM.... Thank you for sharing your private stock last night. What a wonderful time. (and thanks for the dvds)

Over and out!

Ted

FU(K!!!!

[Brandon Rice]

Hey Ted, Mark got back to me, it's groovy dude! Talk soon, good luck with the auditions today!

[Jason Ramsey]

21 pages, already. Man

Jason

[Kyle Stebbins]

no joke... this thread rules! (wait.. thread... threading the needle.... hmmmm)
-kyle

[Brandon Rice]

I got aways to go (12 pages)

[Mark Johnson]

Hi guys...I'm writing this on my Treo'. Ted and I are at a pretty incredibly cool event that we won't divulge other than to say it is related to the Needle story. We're going to shoot some B-roll tomorrow and look forward to B-man arriving in the morning. We'll post more tonight when we get to our hotel.

[Ted Arabian]

OMG! I LOVE SoCal!!!

Mark and I have had a fantastic bout of auditions in Upland and are now in Thermal for another day of shooting.

Upon our arrival, we were greeted by a pair of golf carts that drove us to a celebration party! We were fed incredible food, entertained by live music and offered free beer and wine!!!

(Wow! Do ALL film-makers get this treatment???)

Tomorrow, we shoot again but this time we are joined by Brandon Rice!!!

Woo-Hoo!!!

We're living the dream!!!

Ted

PS - I know that this may not be appropriate.... but I have the BEST audition story to share. (I am sure that MANY of you will enjoy this!) It is going to take me a little time to prepare this but it is worth the wait!!! :)

[Brandon Rice]

SoCal rocks! Can't wait to see you guys tomorrow, and work with ya!

[Ted Arabian]

Okay, okay... this is great. I wish that I had this "audition bit" ready for you all but It is too late and is requiring 3 programs to pull this all together.

But I am telling you it is funny.

Let's just say, I am calling it, "The 'F' Bomb!"

(some of you may remember a little film I did before I changed my name and came to California that featured the classic "f bomb..." well, here is another!

But you are going to have to wait until I get back to the hotel tomorrow.

Sorry! :(

Ted

Good night to my wife... 3000 miles away but closer than ever! :love4:

[Ted Arabian]

Hey folks... here is a photo of Mark and me posing with "ERIC," the star of THREADING THE NEEDLE.

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1162634664.jpg

[thartley]

wow! Mark and Ted definitely are getting my vote for "Most Fun Couple"!

This thread = escapism.

:) :beer:

[khmuse]

Hey guys,

Just got back from set so I haven't been able to check in much today. Hope casting went well. Still looking forward to seeing the site survey photos if you got em.

[Mark Johnson]

Thanks Kevin,

We've got pics and a number of technical questions that we'll get to you tonight. By the time we got back to the hotel last night I wasn't able to keep my eyes open (though Ted seems to have a prodigous ability to keep rolling even though he's the one on East Coast time). So, whenever we're back here tonight I'll shoot you some stuff via e-mail.

We're gonna find out what kind of freebie breakfast one can get at the luxurious Holiday Inn Express.

If you're reading the thread, Diane, .... HI! Your husband is behaving himself and working hard. Thanks for lending him to the project!

[Brandon Rice]

Well, I am off to Thermal to meet the guys! Can't wait! Loading up the car now! See ya soon!

[Kyle Stebbins]

awesome picture, i hope the food was good! eric looks like an entertaining fellow =) i agree with what is being said here... you both definitely win "most fun couple"

best of luck!
-kyle

[Blaine]

Congratuations, Ted. Looks like we were even able to provide you with an earthquake or two while you were out here.

EDIT: It was tiny, though...3.5 at Mt. Baldy. If you look north from Cable Airport, you'll basically be looking at Mt. Baldy. It's pretty close.

[Tom Marshall]

OMG! I LOVE SoCal!!!

Mark and I have had a fantastic bout of auditions in Upland and are now in Thermal for another day of shooting.

Upon our arrival, we were greeted by a pair of golf carts that drove us to a celebration party! We were fed incredible food, entertained by live music and offered free beer and wine!!!

(Wow! Do ALL film-makers get this treatment???)

Wait... no... I've never gotten that kind of treatment. I usually wind up at Jack in the Box thumbing through 1 dollar bills to see if I have enough to upgrade my combo to curly fries... :huh:

Seriously though, sounds like you guys are having a great time!!

And Ted, you really should move here... now just to convince your wife that it's the right thing to do! :beer:

[Blaine]

Hey Tom,

Glad to see you made it home okay. Thanks for coming over...it was a great time. :beer:

Hell, we had more DVX Users here than at the last LA DVXUser meeting...wait, why don't we just call that the meeting...

[Tom Marshall]

Hey Blaine,

Thanks for inviting me! :)

We'll have to do that again sometime... :beer:

[Blaine]

We'll have to do that again sometime... :beer:
For sure :thumbsup:

[Kyle Stebbins]

kyle is moving to LA.

well, im not, but... i should.
can't wait til jan.!
-kyle

[Tom Marshall]

Yeah Kyle, you should move out here!! Wait, I already told you that... :)

[thartley]

why wasnt I invited? Wait, whos post am I in. anyway?

[Blaine]

why wasnt I invited? Wait, whos post am I in. anyway?

If we thought you could have made it, you'd definitely have been invited. :beer: :beer: :beer:

[Tom Marshall]

We do need to have a get together for the LA dxvusers... we can have it at Chili's! :beer:

[Blaine]

We do need to have a get together for the LA dxvusers... we can have it at Chili's! :beer:
That'd be perfect! 'Cause I know there is only ONE Chili's in the LA Area.

btw, where are our intrepid movie makers, Ted and Mark? Wait, I know...http://www.geocities.com/the_callaghans/emoticon-08.gif or maybe http://www.geocities.com/chad_callaghan/Guinness.gif

[Ted Arabian]

HA HA!!! You guessed it!!! Mark and I have been pounding the beers, uh, I mean pavement trying to make a movie.

I have to say.... I could do this for a living! (that is, a living that would support my lifestyle!!!) (In other words, I WANT TO MAKE BIG MONEY MAKING FILMS!!!!!!)

Lovin' this!

Ted

[Tom Marshall]

lol... start calling you Cuba... :beer:

[Blaine]

Show Me The Money!!!!!

[Mark Johnson]

Great day today guys. Brandon joined us and really helped out. Here's a photo of all of us with our star who plays Eric Meyers.

http://www.lodohappyhour.com/THEGUYS.jpg

[Tom Marshall]

Hey, where can I get a shirt like that?

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.lodohappyhour.com/TedAndMark.jpg

[Blaine]

Did you let Brandon shoot with the HVX? :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Mark Johnson]

Tom,

Glad you asked. Those shirts and other fine garments will be for sale at the Threading The Needle store, which will be opening soon in Beverly Hills, Palos Verdes, and Barstow.

Blaine,

Brandon said that he wasn't ready to take that step just yet. :) Not really. We had the HVX on a tripod and Brandon shot statics and some good shoulder-mount tests using his DVX, which he brought with him today.

[Blaine]

Tom,

Glad you asked. Those shirts and other fine garments will be for sale at the Threading The Needle store, which will be opening soon in Beverly Hills, Palos Verdes, and Barstow..
All the HOT SPOTS...just some hot in different ways...:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.lodohappyhour.com/AyeCaptain.jpg

[Blaine]

I'm not sure which member of this comedy team is the straight man...:grin:

[Mark Johnson]

Believe me, Blaine, when I tell you that I am straight. I'm just not certain about Ted after spending four days with him.

[Blaine]

Believe me, Blaine, when I tell you that I am straight. I'm just not certain about Ted after spending four days with him.
Bwahahahaha...:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
I was afraid that was the reaction I was going to get...what's the world coming too? :beer:

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.lodohappyhour.com/hvx.jpg

[Brandon Rice]

LOL! I see you got some of those pics up Mark! Nice! hehe. I had such fun today, taking BTS pics, test footage, and just hangin' with you guys! And yes, I made it home safetly (took me about 2:30 to get home :))

[Steve_Arm]

So Brandon had an all access pass and Theo a limited access one?

[Blaine]

LOL! I see you got some of those pics up Mark! Nice! hehe. I had such fun today, taking BTS pics, test footage, and just hangin' with you guys! And yes, I made it home safetly (took me about 2:30 to get home :))
You might have wanted to get Mark in focus on that last one...:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Brandon, glad you got home safely.

What a great time meeting and working with you today! Looking forward to making this film with you.

Ted

[Mark Johnson]

Hey Brandon,

You were terrific to have aboard today. Seriously, we got some great stuff and especially appreciated the session spent discussing by the pool. Really looking forward to talking to you more about some of those issues.

[Brandon Rice]

Hey Ted & Mark, I just want to say I am honored to be a part of the TTN team, and I am excited to see what we have in store the next few months. Great meeting you two guys today! Hope you both enjoyed the time as much as I did!