Out of town and on dial-up from tonight on through the weekend, so don't expect much. On the off chance that you folks are finding each other amusing, I declare this an open thread. Pimp your sites, favorites games (electronic and pen and paper, let's see some sweet d20 action...), and see who else digs what you dig. Ask a question about screenwriting, electronic rights, see how long it takes to get answered or sent to a referencing site.
Will check in later. Take care.
Shameless self-promotion:
ReplyDeleteCKL's HotSheet (my blog)
The Richter Scales (my singing group)
My short film "The Face of the Earth" can be downloaded at this savage art...
ReplyDeleteOkay then....
ReplyDeleteFor Sci-fi Satire check out
"Tachyon TV"
For American Football played in Scotland I humbly suggest you pop along to Edinburgh Wolves - always looking for players, supporters, sponsors and cold hard cash to keep the team alive.
For a single sketch wot I co-wrote and got on BBC1. We actually filmed our own version of the sketch which has far better production values than the BBC version :)
My own little world which is due for some updating if I knew someone who is good at doing websites.
and Blog
And as for screenwriting....
Any chance the whole "vocab" thing for all the old terms John's been working on here is turned into a wiki?
Thanks for the "pimpin" opportunity John. Just to let your masses know that I am back now with a cable modem that is firing through the blogosphere. I will be posting more weirdness from the world of D2DVD.
ReplyDeletewww.d2dvd.blogspot.com
Pimptacular!
ReplyDeleteI got nothing to promote, really, unless anyone's in Portland, Maine and wants to come see me and Doug Stanhope at the Comedy Connection.
Also, go Red Sox!
See Boba Fett rap! http://www.machinima.com/films.php?id=747
ReplyDeleteUm...that's all I have right now.
Well, geez - if we're free to pimp, my blog is Fried Rice Thoughts. Just like the title says, it's a little bit of everything - movies, sports, politics, pop culture, etc. - thrown into one big bowl.
ReplyDeleteSelf promotion of my own:
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my less-frequently updated but still quite stellar site
Making fun of fan fiction by writing fan fiction about a real person.
Shameless promotion, eh? I'm on it.
ReplyDeleteMy fact blog: The Evil Petting Zoo- easily digestible thoughts on politics, pop culture, queer life, and whatever else strikes my fancy.
My fiction blog: Doc Tesseract- the blog of Greg Silverman, 18-year-old retail employee, prospective college student, and one of Philly's newest superheroes.
I REALLY hope you find a network (or cable channel) to air Global Frequency! Now this may sound "challenging", but I have to respond to a quote you made:
ReplyDelete"There has never been a write-in campaign that's worked, because frankly e-mails and letters don't pay the rent on those studio lots. Family Guy came back because the box set made unspeakable amounts of cash. You all know the Firefly story."
Ever heard of Farscape? How about "Cagney and Lacey"? Write in campaigns CAN work! You're building the internet buzz, keep at it man!
Sam333
I hereby offer the services of Slice of SciFi podcast to help spread the word about this campaign.
ReplyDeleteI already mentioned GF on the show that'll be going out tomorrow, and there will definitely be more mentions, because I said I was going to do some more research and get back on the air with the goods.
Shameless promotions: If you're interested in more SF/F/H, check out "Cover to Cover" on XM Satellite Radio, Channel 163, and our podcast "Wingin' It". Both shows are available at the Dragon Page.
Summer
Cagnery and Lacey, valid, although that wouldn't work in today's market. Farscape got made because a.) the producers were frikkin saint, sn AND owned all the rights and more importanlty b.) the DVD's made a crapload of money.
ReplyDeleteThat said, it's always nice to hope to be the exception to the rule.
With all due respect, the fans of "Farscape" created enough buzz (with adds on the internet, as well as Hollywood magazines) to attract investors. THAT'S what made the "Farscape" campaign a success. Raitings aren't everything, DVD sales are more important!
ReplyDeleteWho says the "Cagney and Lacey" campaign wouldn't work with this project? They didn't have DVD's back then.
By the way, I forgot to mention the first fan campaign: "Star Trek". That got another entire season (23 episodes?). That led to a HUGE franchise (Four more "live" series and one or two animated, not to mention movies).
WE *CAN* DO IT!
(by the way, I haven't even seen the "pirate" version of this, I just support such efforts given the lack of decent programming)
Sam333
Well if everyone else is pimpin'
ReplyDeleteMy blog:
http://www.grabthar.blogspot.com
In particular this post:
http://grabthar.blogspot.com/2005/06/general-its-end-of-world-as-we-know-it.html
Also, I would like to say thanks to Rogers for the recent Index-Fu which I have book marked. It is such a big help with "the writing".
Shameless plug for my Blog
ReplyDeletehttp://firstfolio.blogspot.com.
Hi! I've got a 7-hour layover in Tokyo (Narita) at the end of July. Since this is an open thread, I figured someone might have a specific suggestion of where I might go while I'm in the city to get a glimpse of the future?
ReplyDeleteThanks in advance! You can reach me through my website at http://nickgray.net/
shamless plug - my blog/comics: Jupiter Rising Studios
ReplyDeleteI'm shilling for my brother, Brian Fies.
ReplyDeleteHis webcomic Mom's Cancer is among the first nominees in the new Eisner digital category.
See you all at Comic-con!
Also shameless self promotion:
ReplyDeleteDr. Devious Vs. Lincoln High (my web comic)
I hope like hell GF the show comes back. Something that cool doesn't deserve to go away before it's time.
plug, plug...
ReplyDeletemy record label - we rock like crazy
More shameless promotion (is it really shameless though if we were told its OK to do so?)
ReplyDeleteBeyond the Camera's Lens - fan website all about the Fatal Frame Game Series (or Zero/Project Zero series, depending upon your country of origin)
While I can't boast much experience (or desire) for D20 style games, I'm liking White Wolf's Exalted RPG very much. I've had a game going for close to two years now and its nearing its grand ending. Something that hasn't been achieved in the RPG's I've been with unless it involves player or Storyteller dissatisfaction.
ReplyDeleteMr Rogers, your writing tips are invaluable to Storytellers as well as screenwriters. Thanks for taking the time to post.
Nothing to pimp, but then I'd have to get new clothes and a cane and the budget is tight this week.
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ReplyDeletePlug for my blog.
ReplyDeletePlug for my amazon wish list. (I have no shame.)
Does anybody know where/how I can LEGALLY view the best TV pilot ever made?
-Devin
www.myqkaplan.com
ReplyDeleteif you're in providence, RI and want to see a comedy show, you can come see me at the comedy connection thursday through sunday this weekend
or even more recommended, go see reverend tim and doug stanhope up in portland, maine, which i predict will be well worth the drive
Hello all,
ReplyDeleteI'm Frank Ruscica, founder of an Amazon.com-/Microsoft-approved startup in the market that Peter Drucker and others believe will be the world's biggest within thirty years: customized education and career services.
The centerpiece of our market-entry strategy is a sitcom, Land of OpportuniTV. The pilot episode will be submitted to the upcoming NY TV Festival, which features a who's-who of network programming execs on the festival's board.
If our submission is well-received, then, it may usher in a new basis of competition in business: the ability to bring a company to life through profitable entertainment programming (i.e., through 'startup comedy').
Better still, the airing of Land should turbocharge the build-out of the industry that is exceedingly likely to be the leading source of good jobs for Americans in the coming years.
Extensive details online at Landof.OpportuniTV.com.
Let me know if you have any questions, etc.
Beyond this, I've been reading KFM for some time now. Very good stuff.
Enjoy,
Frank Ruscica
Founder/CEO
The Opportunity Services Group :: Have Fun to Get Ready
The Reptile Agenda
ReplyDeleteCheck out GadZook Films and check out "Snow Day, Bloody Snow Day" at the San Diego Comic Con on July 15th at 9:30pm!
ReplyDeleteLong-time listener, first-time poster, and it's a plug for my faraway live sketch comedy show...sorry, John. Just remember, another live sketch comedy show is exactly what Los Angeles needs.
ReplyDeleteAnyone who wants to attend, drop me an e-mail at the address on the page, mention Kung Fu Monkey, and I'll hook you up with cheap tickets.
I just wanted to try to pimp my web comic:
ReplyDeletehttp://timnayar.blogspot.com!
Please! Just read a few. I will be your friend!
You already send enough people my way, but what about somewhere else... Here is a Warren Ellis interview I did a while back that just surfaced on Londonist.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure all here will get a kick out of it and there's even a mention of GF. Oh and Warren says we'll all drive John mad by the end of the year...
www.fearofclowns.net
ReplyDeleteShort and sweet pimpin'
I know I'm a little late to the pimpin' party, but to anyone in NYC Friday night (June 24th):
ReplyDeleteI'll be doing some stand-up and sketch at The Village Lantern and Juvie Hall, respectively.
B.
Well I VJ with some more people and this is very late but I couldn't connect to here...
ReplyDeleteCheck us out:
ARVJ
Darn. i'm late. Still, if you like electronic downtempo music to lounge to, loads can be had from my netlabel QED RECORDS.
ReplyDeletecheers!
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