DJ's Journal
"All our dreams can come true if
we have the 'courage' to pursue
them."
Walt Disney
we have the 'courage' to pursue
them."
Walt Disney
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to visit India trip.
to visit India trip.
May 5th, 2008
It was a pleasant weekend for the most part with one of the highlights being the screening of
the promo for "Outside the Wire, forgotten children of Afghanistan" on Saturday night to a full
house. Our special guest was a professor from Afghanistan and I have to say that the place was
moved to tears. Both his stories and the footage and interviews really brought into clear focus
just what is being done over there. The whole "If it bleeds it leads" mentality of our media
really does not show the humanitarian aspects of what our troops are doing. It is not just a
man hunt over there. We will have a small teaser up on the www.cdiproductions.com site in
maybe a week.
Also I'm excited to announce the first looks at the trailer for "Karma: Crime, Passion,
Reincarnation" at www.karmacpr.com that will be the website as well. Please feel free to go to
IMDB and let us know your thoughts on the trailer. I'm excited to see it and I should have
maybe went to France but I have so much going on right now.
It sounds like our "Ghost Town the movie" will play daily at "Ghost Town in the Sky"
themepark. We are also going into the Fireshoe theatrical program which should have us
playing in WA, Texas and New Mexico.
Also "Figure in the Forest" is going to the Sky Angel Network on their pay per view so we are
happy about that.
Lots of stuff happening fast so I'll try to keep you informed. NEW Leading Lady featured so
check up Blair Wojcik my wonderful co-star from "Murder at Hollow's Point." See that trailer
at http://www.cinamour.com/hollow.html
Have a great week!
DJ
It was a pleasant weekend for the most part with one of the highlights being the screening of
the promo for "Outside the Wire, forgotten children of Afghanistan" on Saturday night to a full
house. Our special guest was a professor from Afghanistan and I have to say that the place was
moved to tears. Both his stories and the footage and interviews really brought into clear focus
just what is being done over there. The whole "If it bleeds it leads" mentality of our media
really does not show the humanitarian aspects of what our troops are doing. It is not just a
man hunt over there. We will have a small teaser up on the www.cdiproductions.com site in
maybe a week.
Also I'm excited to announce the first looks at the trailer for "Karma: Crime, Passion,
Reincarnation" at www.karmacpr.com that will be the website as well. Please feel free to go to
IMDB and let us know your thoughts on the trailer. I'm excited to see it and I should have
maybe went to France but I have so much going on right now.
It sounds like our "Ghost Town the movie" will play daily at "Ghost Town in the Sky"
themepark. We are also going into the Fireshoe theatrical program which should have us
playing in WA, Texas and New Mexico.
Also "Figure in the Forest" is going to the Sky Angel Network on their pay per view so we are
happy about that.
Lots of stuff happening fast so I'll try to keep you informed. NEW Leading Lady featured so
check up Blair Wojcik my wonderful co-star from "Murder at Hollow's Point." See that trailer
at http://www.cinamour.com/hollow.html
Have a great week!
DJ
It has been a busy time with working on "Outside the Wire: The Forgotten Children of
Afghanistan" a Documentary which you can read more about on the www.cdiproductions.com
website.
We do have several projects in development for fall 08 and spring 09 so stay tuned!
Happy Mother's Day!
DJ
Afghanistan" a Documentary which you can read more about on the www.cdiproductions.com
website.
We do have several projects in development for fall 08 and spring 09 so stay tuned!
Happy Mother's Day!
DJ
DJ Perry, Bill McKinney, Tony Hornus
May 11th, 2008
What a wonderful Sunday morning doing my normal drinking Hazelnut coffee! Today is
MOTHER'S DAY and I'm cooking up some BBQ ribs in the smoker. This week stuff heats up
in Cannes, France with older movies for sale and I'm so anxious to see how "Karma: Crime,
Passion, Reincarnation" connects with audiences. Here is the trailer and future website...
www.karmacpr.com
Here is some Sunday viewing for you...
Take a watch and then go to www.imdb.com and if you aren't a member then please join. This
is the main site that the industry uses. Leave a message on my site (Just type in my name) and
the movie's site. (Same thing type the film name) and if you feel like writing something longer
type a comment. This goes for any of the films you've seen as well.
THRILLER
This movie has been in the post process for several years and is directed by Michael Kallio
(Hatred of a Minute) and is a good amigo from Michigan now living in L.A.
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=32879048
BIBLICAL
The "Book of Ruth" film directed by Stephen Patrick Walker (Judges) is slated for a late 2008
release. A teaser with temp audio can be seen at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44ivgDxMGx0
HORROR
"Murder at Hollow's Point." Newcomer Nathaniel Nose takes the directing helm on this
feature. The trailer link for the film slated for a summer release can be found at the
distribution link below.
http://www.cinamour.com/hollow.html
HORROR
This gritty horror film directed by Tim Gates has a great cast and is one company to watch in
the future for sure.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9PEVh3TxAg
WESTERN
And of course the highly anticipated western "Ghost Town" which will have their big
announcement in July about the exact dates of the release. Two very important updates on the
theatrical release of the film. If you want a release in your area contact www.fireshoe.com as
they will be handling most of the west side of the US and is ran by the folks who are bringing
you "G.P.S. the Movie." Also the details are still being worked out but the movie will be
playing big screen up at the www.ghosttowninthesky.com theme park in Maggie Valley, N.C.
What a wonderful Sunday morning doing my normal drinking Hazelnut coffee! Today is
MOTHER'S DAY and I'm cooking up some BBQ ribs in the smoker. This week stuff heats up
in Cannes, France with older movies for sale and I'm so anxious to see how "Karma: Crime,
Passion, Reincarnation" connects with audiences. Here is the trailer and future website...
www.karmacpr.com
Here is some Sunday viewing for you...
Take a watch and then go to www.imdb.com and if you aren't a member then please join. This
is the main site that the industry uses. Leave a message on my site (Just type in my name) and
the movie's site. (Same thing type the film name) and if you feel like writing something longer
type a comment. This goes for any of the films you've seen as well.
THRILLER
This movie has been in the post process for several years and is directed by Michael Kallio
(Hatred of a Minute) and is a good amigo from Michigan now living in L.A.
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=32879048
BIBLICAL
The "Book of Ruth" film directed by Stephen Patrick Walker (Judges) is slated for a late 2008
release. A teaser with temp audio can be seen at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44ivgDxMGx0
HORROR
"Murder at Hollow's Point." Newcomer Nathaniel Nose takes the directing helm on this
feature. The trailer link for the film slated for a summer release can be found at the
distribution link below.
http://www.cinamour.com/hollow.html
HORROR
This gritty horror film directed by Tim Gates has a great cast and is one company to watch in
the future for sure.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9PEVh3TxAg
WESTERN
And of course the highly anticipated western "Ghost Town" which will have their big
announcement in July about the exact dates of the release. Two very important updates on the
theatrical release of the film. If you want a release in your area contact www.fireshoe.com as
they will be handling most of the west side of the US and is ran by the folks who are bringing
you "G.P.S. the Movie." Also the details are still being worked out but the movie will be
playing big screen up at the www.ghosttowninthesky.com theme park in Maggie Valley, N.C.
May 14th, 2008
I'm sitting here listening to some bluegrass music and drinking my coffee. It is a beautiful
morning in Michigan and I'm looking forward to a productive day. Yesterday I spent the day
writing and working on several different projects. Today I'm dropping materials off on
"Figure in the Forest" which has been signed to a pay per view deal on the Sky Angel
Network. We will be getting a few promos together and such for delivery.
I came across this posting of "Justice for All" a short award-winning western I did with Roger
Spendlove the AD on "Judges." We all worked hard despite only having a take or two but I
was happy with the little film. It is also where I met Austin Two Feathers later seen in "Ghost
Town." I've also posted it on my MYSPACE site.
http://www.reelgood.tv/filminfo.php?film=205JUSTIC
"Karma: Crime, Passion, Reincarnation" played at Cannes and had a great reception and
plays again today. The rumor is that distribution has been assigned! I'll know more soon.
We are starting talks with TV networks over "Outside the Wire" which is getting rave
response but it should. It is very unique footage and for once showcases the "good" that our
troops are doing. We are still taking various meetings but the promo has been seen around the
Pentagon and so I'm happy the work is getting out there.
Exciting things are shaping up and we'll soon have many more OFFICIAL exciting bits of info
for all of you out there.
Hope everyone has a great week wrap up!
DJ
I'm sitting here listening to some bluegrass music and drinking my coffee. It is a beautiful
morning in Michigan and I'm looking forward to a productive day. Yesterday I spent the day
writing and working on several different projects. Today I'm dropping materials off on
"Figure in the Forest" which has been signed to a pay per view deal on the Sky Angel
Network. We will be getting a few promos together and such for delivery.
I came across this posting of "Justice for All" a short award-winning western I did with Roger
Spendlove the AD on "Judges." We all worked hard despite only having a take or two but I
was happy with the little film. It is also where I met Austin Two Feathers later seen in "Ghost
Town." I've also posted it on my MYSPACE site.
http://www.reelgood.tv/filminfo.php?film=205JUSTIC
"Karma: Crime, Passion, Reincarnation" played at Cannes and had a great reception and
plays again today. The rumor is that distribution has been assigned! I'll know more soon.
We are starting talks with TV networks over "Outside the Wire" which is getting rave
response but it should. It is very unique footage and for once showcases the "good" that our
troops are doing. We are still taking various meetings but the promo has been seen around the
Pentagon and so I'm happy the work is getting out there.
Exciting things are shaping up and we'll soon have many more OFFICIAL exciting bits of info
for all of you out there.
Hope everyone has a great week wrap up!
DJ
June 1st, 2008
I'm waiting on the fresh hazelnut coffee to be done. It was just a beautiful weekend and I really
enjoyed myself. I've been doing some writing and that is always a feel good thing especially
when it is really working.
I've got a story meeting over that "Silent Night in Algona" script I wrote for production in
Iowa. It is truly a beautiful story and we now have two other opinions into it. One is another
producer and the other a book writer friend of his. I can see where I can perhaps tighten the
story some but it is a strong piece about the POW camps for Germans here in American
during WW2. Some of the feedback is just subjective and so it is frustrating to just try to
make it different versus actually better. I like to write like a house of cards with things that the
audience might not catch right away give meaning to a scene later down the line. You get to
know the depth of the characters fears, hopes and dreams and then it is like "can we work this
in or that in?"
In Hollywood there is usually a very large payday associated with it but when you truly work
towards the art as well then there is conflict. I can revisit and maybe take some new ideas
generated and include them but I guess I don't want to mess up a good thing. I could easily say
hey it is not a CDI picture so who cares. The problem is I do care about my characters and the
story they are trying to tell.
It will all work out.
"Karma: Crime, Passion, Reincarnation," "Murder at Hollow's Point" and more can be read
about in the fine article below. Marcus had some great questions and it is always a joy to
promote the hard work of all these productions.
(Link below)
http://www.evildread.com/interviews/dj_perry_interview08.php
I've been looking for a good project to shoot this month and frankly I haven't found it. I liked
a few but either we had a difference of opinion over character and/or pay. I will work cheaply
a first time for a company if I like the production folks, the script and the role. My schedule
also has to be free in that time frame. My name will bring distribution to a project or
strengthen a cast with other bankable names. I just want to try and give my fans better and
better fare to watch. That said I think some good ones are coming!
I'm VERY excited about "Wild Michigan" coming together. It has been a long journey for that
project. I went back to my 1st version and then did a rewrite. I also did that on "Holly, Jingles
and Clyde" a Michigan family Christmas comedy that I would like to do one winter. Over the
years these projects had gotten the run around and we can make these better and $ will follow.
Well they didn't get better they got farther from the core heart of the story. Now that they are
"pure" again with some updates I'm seeing good movement on them.
If you have a group that would like to see "Ghost Town" in your area before our October dvd
release contact www.fireshoe.com as they are handling some of the theatrical play dates.
I'm almost done with all the fan questions that Pepper sent over so I'm thinking by next week
those will be over and posted. I appreciate all the questions.
I have a soccer game today and that has been keeping me busy along with some archery,
horseshoes and some yard work. I may have to start the beard going for the last few pick ups
on "Book of Ruth." I'm happy with the teaser trailer on that and I think Stephen Walker will
turn out a good movie. We are really looking at doing the next "Judges" once Ruth is off and
running.
I hope everyone had a great weekend and I hope your week is productive!
Best,
DJ
I'm waiting on the fresh hazelnut coffee to be done. It was just a beautiful weekend and I really
enjoyed myself. I've been doing some writing and that is always a feel good thing especially
when it is really working.
I've got a story meeting over that "Silent Night in Algona" script I wrote for production in
Iowa. It is truly a beautiful story and we now have two other opinions into it. One is another
producer and the other a book writer friend of his. I can see where I can perhaps tighten the
story some but it is a strong piece about the POW camps for Germans here in American
during WW2. Some of the feedback is just subjective and so it is frustrating to just try to
make it different versus actually better. I like to write like a house of cards with things that the
audience might not catch right away give meaning to a scene later down the line. You get to
know the depth of the characters fears, hopes and dreams and then it is like "can we work this
in or that in?"
In Hollywood there is usually a very large payday associated with it but when you truly work
towards the art as well then there is conflict. I can revisit and maybe take some new ideas
generated and include them but I guess I don't want to mess up a good thing. I could easily say
hey it is not a CDI picture so who cares. The problem is I do care about my characters and the
story they are trying to tell.
It will all work out.
"Karma: Crime, Passion, Reincarnation," "Murder at Hollow's Point" and more can be read
about in the fine article below. Marcus had some great questions and it is always a joy to
promote the hard work of all these productions.
(Link below)
http://www.evildread.com/interviews/dj_perry_interview08.php
I've been looking for a good project to shoot this month and frankly I haven't found it. I liked
a few but either we had a difference of opinion over character and/or pay. I will work cheaply
a first time for a company if I like the production folks, the script and the role. My schedule
also has to be free in that time frame. My name will bring distribution to a project or
strengthen a cast with other bankable names. I just want to try and give my fans better and
better fare to watch. That said I think some good ones are coming!
I'm VERY excited about "Wild Michigan" coming together. It has been a long journey for that
project. I went back to my 1st version and then did a rewrite. I also did that on "Holly, Jingles
and Clyde" a Michigan family Christmas comedy that I would like to do one winter. Over the
years these projects had gotten the run around and we can make these better and $ will follow.
Well they didn't get better they got farther from the core heart of the story. Now that they are
"pure" again with some updates I'm seeing good movement on them.
If you have a group that would like to see "Ghost Town" in your area before our October dvd
release contact www.fireshoe.com as they are handling some of the theatrical play dates.
I'm almost done with all the fan questions that Pepper sent over so I'm thinking by next week
those will be over and posted. I appreciate all the questions.
I have a soccer game today and that has been keeping me busy along with some archery,
horseshoes and some yard work. I may have to start the beard going for the last few pick ups
on "Book of Ruth." I'm happy with the teaser trailer on that and I think Stephen Walker will
turn out a good movie. We are really looking at doing the next "Judges" once Ruth is off and
running.
I hope everyone had a great weekend and I hope your week is productive!
Best,
DJ
June 12th, 2008
Sitting at Fort Perry drinking Hazelnut coffee and trying to recall all the updates I need to
pass along. We had some major storms in Michigan that left my CDI partner Jeff Kennedy
and our post guru Dennis Therrian without power.
We are trying to get our hi res trailer of "Ghost Town" to our distributor. Those big
announcements are coming. We are with Fireshoe for some west coast screenings. The first set
up is at the ACTION ON FILM FESTIVAL (see www.aoffest.com)
It's a double-feature on opening night July 25th, 2008 in Pasadena, CA playing with another
film I acted and produced on. It is the thriller "G.P.S." and so we have our stars coming out
and several folks flying into the festival.
6PM "Ghost Town "
8PM "GPS"
To buy tickets online, here aer the directions on how to do it:
Visit: https://www.aoffest.com/store/Tickets-c2.htm
Click AOF Single Program Pass
Choose 2 tickets for one admission to our double feature.
When you Check Out, put the following information in the COMMENTS section.
MOVIE(S): Ghost Town & GPS
After the two films there will be an afterglow but I do not have all the info on that yet! In
Maggie Valley, NC the film is going back to the big screen working in conjunction with the
theme park. It should open end of the month here!
I've been working pre-production on "WILD MICHIGAN" with Cecil Chambers and Tony
Hornus. Jeff Kennedy will direct and the script is being broken down for scheduling.
I've been working with Dean Teaster on financing and script for his spring 2009 follow up
smoky mountain western "Timberwolf" so stay tuned.
We've all been looking at cast and we look at everyone we've worked with and a slew of
newcomers. The nice part is we have many projects underway so I'm sure we'll be working
with many of you soon.
I'm ready to get back in front of the camera. I did a read for an ABC pilot as a BUM. I
thought I was reading for a security guard so I shaved my bummy beard the day before. Oh
well!
The talented Shanda Renee one of my co-stars from "Karma" is the new leading lady on the
www.djperryfanclub.com page. We have a slew of new actresses that will be showcased here.
I hope Pepper keeps searching the web as I've found or have had various cool clips sent to me.
This is one of a few music videos created from "Wicked Spring" footage
http://pl.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKzGZ6idqbs&feature=related
This was a flattering "Wicked Spring" video review -
http://www.expotv.com/videos/reviews/15/150/Wicked-Spring/122857
I know some find flaws with our Civil War film but I'm proud that it is right in the mix with
several of that genre's best. I will tell you these some drops of info:
1) Official talks have started with Two For Flinching "The 8th Plague" about a new project I
would star in.
2) Kevin R. Hershberger and I have been in the 1st serious talks about doing another film
together. Fans of "Wicked Spring" may be happy to see that.
3) Editing on "Book of Ruth" is moving along and after plans for "Judges 2 and 3" are real!
So there is some fat to chew on over the weekend. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend
and treat your father right!
Best to you all!
DJ
Sitting at Fort Perry drinking Hazelnut coffee and trying to recall all the updates I need to
pass along. We had some major storms in Michigan that left my CDI partner Jeff Kennedy
and our post guru Dennis Therrian without power.
We are trying to get our hi res trailer of "Ghost Town" to our distributor. Those big
announcements are coming. We are with Fireshoe for some west coast screenings. The first set
up is at the ACTION ON FILM FESTIVAL (see www.aoffest.com)
It's a double-feature on opening night July 25th, 2008 in Pasadena, CA playing with another
film I acted and produced on. It is the thriller "G.P.S." and so we have our stars coming out
and several folks flying into the festival.
6PM "Ghost Town "
8PM "GPS"
To buy tickets online, here aer the directions on how to do it:
Visit: https://www.aoffest.com/store/Tickets-c2.htm
Click AOF Single Program Pass
Choose 2 tickets for one admission to our double feature.
When you Check Out, put the following information in the COMMENTS section.
MOVIE(S): Ghost Town & GPS
After the two films there will be an afterglow but I do not have all the info on that yet! In
Maggie Valley, NC the film is going back to the big screen working in conjunction with the
theme park. It should open end of the month here!
I've been working pre-production on "WILD MICHIGAN" with Cecil Chambers and Tony
Hornus. Jeff Kennedy will direct and the script is being broken down for scheduling.
I've been working with Dean Teaster on financing and script for his spring 2009 follow up
smoky mountain western "Timberwolf" so stay tuned.
We've all been looking at cast and we look at everyone we've worked with and a slew of
newcomers. The nice part is we have many projects underway so I'm sure we'll be working
with many of you soon.
I'm ready to get back in front of the camera. I did a read for an ABC pilot as a BUM. I
thought I was reading for a security guard so I shaved my bummy beard the day before. Oh
well!
The talented Shanda Renee one of my co-stars from "Karma" is the new leading lady on the
www.djperryfanclub.com page. We have a slew of new actresses that will be showcased here.
I hope Pepper keeps searching the web as I've found or have had various cool clips sent to me.
This is one of a few music videos created from "Wicked Spring" footage
http://pl.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKzGZ6idqbs&feature=related
This was a flattering "Wicked Spring" video review -
http://www.expotv.com/videos/reviews/15/150/Wicked-Spring/122857
I know some find flaws with our Civil War film but I'm proud that it is right in the mix with
several of that genre's best. I will tell you these some drops of info:
1) Official talks have started with Two For Flinching "The 8th Plague" about a new project I
would star in.
2) Kevin R. Hershberger and I have been in the 1st serious talks about doing another film
together. Fans of "Wicked Spring" may be happy to see that.
3) Editing on "Book of Ruth" is moving along and after plans for "Judges 2 and 3" are real!
So there is some fat to chew on over the weekend. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend
and treat your father right!
Best to you all!
DJ
June 21st, 2008
Drinking coffee and enjoying just a beautiful day in Michigan. Busy, busy as I've been
working on two scripts. One is the 6th draft of "Silent Night in Algona" the POW-WW2
project I'm working with some great folks in Iowa. I feel bad with all that has happened in
that state with the flooding.
The other script is Dean Teaster's follow up Smoky Mountain western and I have to say it
really is coming together nicely.
Other updates include -
"Karma: Crime, Passion, Reincarnation"
We are selected as an official entry in the mosaic section of the
popular Osian's Cinefan Film Festival in New Delhi in July 2008.
Also in Pasadena, CA we are having a double showing opening the Action
on Film Festival www.aoffest.com on July 25th. "Ghost Town" plays at 6pm and "GPS" plays
at 8pm with an afterglow. I will be in CA as will most of our key producers, co-director Dean
Teaster and most of our CA talent.
Speaking of... I was flattered when I came across this on one of the Xena fan sites. It is a fan
fiction story set in the Ghost Town world with the characters I created. It centers on a "What
if" with Little Jack. (Renee O'Connor's character)
http://www.xenafiction.net/scrolls/dinasbran_tlatsoi.html
I can tell you that we have some great updates in the works with Ghost
Town.
I've had a slew of local auditions in Michigan. In between the big projects I wouldn't mind
picking up a few days on something especially a Clint Eastwood project. I read for that movie
last week. I read for an ABC pilot and I have a movie read on my Birthday tomorrow. I'm
sporting a small beard and the hair is getting long so help or hinder we'll see.
Michigan is still seen as just commercial actors and the roles are smaller day players. All my
major roles are coming from the outside. I honestly think it will get better as agents and or
casting agents learn to sell talent here better.
Like I ALWAYS want to see a DVD reel. Yes it is great to see them do your lines from your
project but let me see what happens on camera. I want to see that someone has put faith and
big $$ behind someone's performance. Also show me what you look like in final product. Then
WOW was that Terence Knox from "Tour of Duty" and "St. Elsewhere"??? Why yes it was!
So I close deals with my reel all the time but Michigan seems hesitant to push it. Maybe it is
because the reels here in Michigan are weak from lack of good TV/Movie footage. That is my
guess.
Well Birthday lunch with my dad then a soccer game (We've won the last 2!)
then Detroit Run tomorrow and Birthday with my momma!
Hope everyone has a wonderful end to their weekend and a productive
week ahead.
DJ
Drinking coffee and enjoying just a beautiful day in Michigan. Busy, busy as I've been
working on two scripts. One is the 6th draft of "Silent Night in Algona" the POW-WW2
project I'm working with some great folks in Iowa. I feel bad with all that has happened in
that state with the flooding.
The other script is Dean Teaster's follow up Smoky Mountain western and I have to say it
really is coming together nicely.
Other updates include -
"Karma: Crime, Passion, Reincarnation"
We are selected as an official entry in the mosaic section of the
popular Osian's Cinefan Film Festival in New Delhi in July 2008.
Also in Pasadena, CA we are having a double showing opening the Action
on Film Festival www.aoffest.com on July 25th. "Ghost Town" plays at 6pm and "GPS" plays
at 8pm with an afterglow. I will be in CA as will most of our key producers, co-director Dean
Teaster and most of our CA talent.
Speaking of... I was flattered when I came across this on one of the Xena fan sites. It is a fan
fiction story set in the Ghost Town world with the characters I created. It centers on a "What
if" with Little Jack. (Renee O'Connor's character)
http://www.xenafiction.net/scrolls/dinasbran_tlatsoi.html
I can tell you that we have some great updates in the works with Ghost
Town.
I've had a slew of local auditions in Michigan. In between the big projects I wouldn't mind
picking up a few days on something especially a Clint Eastwood project. I read for that movie
last week. I read for an ABC pilot and I have a movie read on my Birthday tomorrow. I'm
sporting a small beard and the hair is getting long so help or hinder we'll see.
Michigan is still seen as just commercial actors and the roles are smaller day players. All my
major roles are coming from the outside. I honestly think it will get better as agents and or
casting agents learn to sell talent here better.
Like I ALWAYS want to see a DVD reel. Yes it is great to see them do your lines from your
project but let me see what happens on camera. I want to see that someone has put faith and
big $$ behind someone's performance. Also show me what you look like in final product. Then
WOW was that Terence Knox from "Tour of Duty" and "St. Elsewhere"??? Why yes it was!
So I close deals with my reel all the time but Michigan seems hesitant to push it. Maybe it is
because the reels here in Michigan are weak from lack of good TV/Movie footage. That is my
guess.
Well Birthday lunch with my dad then a soccer game (We've won the last 2!)
then Detroit Run tomorrow and Birthday with my momma!
Hope everyone has a wonderful end to their weekend and a productive
week ahead.
DJ
July 4th, 2008
Happy 4th of July!
It has been nice and cool here in Michigan which made for a wonderful week. Monday
morning last week and I only suffered a bit of stiffness after our Sunday soccer battle where
we tied the #1 team! Good stuff. Here are a few new updates!
"Karma: Crime, Passion, Reincarnation" has been selected as the Opening Night's Attraction
at the Osian's Cinefan Film Festival on July 10, 2008 in New Delhi at the Sirifort 1
Auditorium at 9.30 pm .
This is a really high profile event as the festival is also part funded by the government of Delhi.
The Delhi government ministers and bureaucracy are there in attendance and so are the
central government ministers and bureacrats as Delhi is where the national government is
lodged.
On July 11th we have a press conference only for our film through the festival organizers. I'm
also hearing that the movie will play theatrical in Poland. They said something about fall for a
US release but I don't know in what form.
It is a busy month of July with the Action on Film Festival. I'm so proud to have two of my
films playing there. The award nominations are in and here they are.
"GPS" was nominated for:
Your film has received award nominations in the following Categories:
Best Visual Effects for a Feature and Action Film of the Year! It is a beautiful film shoot in
the Seattle wild. Like I said before I kept thinking I was going to see Bigfoot or Ewoks.
"Ghost Town" has received award nominations in the following Categories:
Best Special Effects - Feature, Best Costumes and Best Western.
We had some great folks involved such as Katherine Coombs and her folks AJ, Danette and
Roger Moore even helped out. Add rigs from Malibu Mike and his company Trading Post and
lastly some good gun fights but it was a major explosion that I think got their attention.
All departments deserve a deep thanks for all the hard work they put in so THANK YOU! I
will fly out on July 24th and be back August 1st after the awards dinner.
My first cup of coffee is slowly doing its work and so I'll make this short.
We have been getting the foundation ready for our fall shoot. It is the first time using the
Michigan rebate program and so it was two days getting all that information and paperwork
filled out and submitted.
Just to let everyone know that our team is looking at EVERYONE cast and crew and we'll
make some decision. We are looking at a spring shoot in N.C. and so location and character
breakdowns will play into all decisions.
Have a safe and wonderful holiday.
DJ
Happy 4th of July!
It has been nice and cool here in Michigan which made for a wonderful week. Monday
morning last week and I only suffered a bit of stiffness after our Sunday soccer battle where
we tied the #1 team! Good stuff. Here are a few new updates!
"Karma: Crime, Passion, Reincarnation" has been selected as the Opening Night's Attraction
at the Osian's Cinefan Film Festival on July 10, 2008 in New Delhi at the Sirifort 1
Auditorium at 9.30 pm .
This is a really high profile event as the festival is also part funded by the government of Delhi.
The Delhi government ministers and bureaucracy are there in attendance and so are the
central government ministers and bureacrats as Delhi is where the national government is
lodged.
On July 11th we have a press conference only for our film through the festival organizers. I'm
also hearing that the movie will play theatrical in Poland. They said something about fall for a
US release but I don't know in what form.
It is a busy month of July with the Action on Film Festival. I'm so proud to have two of my
films playing there. The award nominations are in and here they are.
"GPS" was nominated for:
Your film has received award nominations in the following Categories:
Best Visual Effects for a Feature and Action Film of the Year! It is a beautiful film shoot in
the Seattle wild. Like I said before I kept thinking I was going to see Bigfoot or Ewoks.
"Ghost Town" has received award nominations in the following Categories:
Best Special Effects - Feature, Best Costumes and Best Western.
We had some great folks involved such as Katherine Coombs and her folks AJ, Danette and
Roger Moore even helped out. Add rigs from Malibu Mike and his company Trading Post and
lastly some good gun fights but it was a major explosion that I think got their attention.
All departments deserve a deep thanks for all the hard work they put in so THANK YOU! I
will fly out on July 24th and be back August 1st after the awards dinner.
My first cup of coffee is slowly doing its work and so I'll make this short.
We have been getting the foundation ready for our fall shoot. It is the first time using the
Michigan rebate program and so it was two days getting all that information and paperwork
filled out and submitted.
Just to let everyone know that our team is looking at EVERYONE cast and crew and we'll
make some decision. We are looking at a spring shoot in N.C. and so location and character
breakdowns will play into all decisions.
Have a safe and wonderful holiday.
DJ
QUESTIONS FROM DOWN UNDER & UPDATE
JULY, 22nd 2008
Hello Lindy!
My apology to you for the delayed response and to Pepper who said 20 days had gone by since
my last update. We leave Thursday for Pasadena to see the screenings of "Ghost Town" and
"GPS" both are up for numerous awards at this Action on Film Festival. Win or lose we will
have fun for sure. Always good to see old friends like the big T. Knox. I mentioned my
co-starring amigo because I see a few of these questions discuss our friend T. Knox.
Hi DJ.
My name is Lindy. I'm an Aussie and a huge "Tour of Duty" and Terence Knox fan.
DJ: I knew it. (Smile)
Lindy: I am also an online friend of your very talented webmistress Pepper, as Ive chatted to
her for a few years on the Tour of Duty messageboards.
DJ: Yes Pepper is a big TOD fan so you are in good company.
Lindy: I recently purchased the DVD of "An Ordinary Killer" (which was an unbelievably
good film by the way) I really was most impressed.
DJ: Honestly, thank you! I feel that film has not gotten the release that it should have and we
are working on a few new deals with that movie. I can confirm that Tony is developing a new
script with my Detective Lynn Kendall at the heart of it. I don't know if T. Knox is involved
yet.
Lindy: Ive also heard a lot about "Ghost Town" and hope to acquire that on DVD too.
DJ: Oct. 28th timeframe is what I'm hearing but sometime before Halloween we hope you
have a hot little DVD in your little hands!
Lindy: I was extremely disappointed when I couldn't get enough funds to go to Maggie Valley
for the premiere with Amy, Trish and Pepper. But I'd already had the privilege of going to
L.A. that same year and I got to meet Terry Knox and a few other cast members at the Tour of
Duty mini-convention. So I shouldn't complain too much LOL.
DJ: I would say that you made out just right. It is a long flight from down under to the
mountains of Maggie Valley. Gas prices! It was a good time had by all and I love the fact that
they came out and supported the film. More and more we have fans flying in from all over and
I think that is just great. We make these films for all of you out there. So again, thank you.
Lindy: I'd like to ask you what it was like working with Terence Knox?
DJ: Big T. Knox was all about "watch and learn" and I did. He has a powerful demeanor on
camera and we really clipped right off the get go.
He still gives me a hard time about the scene when we were fanning out to cover the grounds
looking for Dee's body. Did I tell you we were talking about "An Ordinary Killer" ?? Anyway a
squirrel or something was running up above and so I looked up. Knox see's me looking up into
the treetops and he gave me a really hard time... well to this day. We laugh about that
everytime we get together.
You fans will also love him in "Ghost Town." He and I don't interact much but he plays a cool
mayor. I needed someone powerful because otherwise Bill McKinney will walk right over
them. Reseach Bill McKinney and you'll know who I'm talking about.
And also Tony Becker, if its not betraying a confidence? Tony Becker is the biggest son of a
bit...just kidding. Tony Becker is another PRO in every sense of the word. I enjoyed having
him on our film "Ghost Town" and I hope to work with him again. He is truly professional and
a great actor. If you don't see Tony working much that would be because Tony doesn't want to
because he is very good! He and I had some good scenes together. Also Becker and Knox
shared a few scenes together as well.
Lindy: I'd also like to ask how you go about finding the most suitable actors for your movies?
DJ: Right look, marketability, off set attitude. I don't do the diva or spoiled actor thing. We
usually hire 98% of the time off recommendation. The vouch is really for their behavior and
the other factor is just them fitting the role. Many people use a casting agent and we may soon
for a few roles but I like casting via recommendation because there is accountability.
Lindy: How did Terry and Tony get chosen for their roles in "Ghost Town?"
DJ: Terry was cast in our minds early as I stated we needed someone tough to play opposite
McKinney. I didn't want the typical wussy mayor you always see in westerns. He has some grit
and muscle himself. Terry was the political while McKinney was the corporate business. Tony
was almost in "An Ordinary Killer" there was another role and then when we had a drop out
on a different actor due to schedule we thought of Tony Becker. If movies were a sport then
Tony would have been a great pick up. He brought more to the role than what was on the page.
Lindy: Do the actors/ actors agents usually come to you? Or do you advertise?
DJ: More actors are coming to us now that we are getting a good reputation as a production
company. We are really getting to a point of making some good material. Otherwise we seek
out like Tony Hornus knew he wanted someone like Knox. He had a list of about 3 actors he
really liked. Knox was enthusiastic and I think that won the day.
Lindy: For the record, I think Terry was perfect in the role of Ben Bannister in "An Ordinary
Killer."
DJ: We thought so too:)
Lindy: And you were just terrific in the role of Lynn Kendall. You both gave your characters
such warmth and realism.
DJ: Thank you again. Lynn Kendall has much more of himself unexplored. His personal life
was left somewhat out of "An Ordinary Killer" and I think that was part of the lure of
revisiting that character. Also the story line is very good. It is a sequel but also it stands alone.
Some may find the sequel first.
Lindy: I wish you could come along to one of our fan-chats one day, and talk to us about your
time on set with both Terry and Tony, as that would just totally rock. If you're interested, we
have an online group chat on the last Sunday of every month which Pepper can provide you
the link for, OR alternatively, just hitch a ride over to the Hum90 website, www.hum90.com
Go to the messageboard, and then its just a matter of posting a new thread and saying
whatever it is you want to say. The "Tour of Duty" fans are a really friendly bunch and theyd
make you feel most welcome.
DJ: Sundays are my soccer days and soon to be the only day off once we get into shooting on
"Wild Michigan." We have been scouting, casting and crewing. More in that on our next
update. I'll let you all take my words to the message boards. That show TOD only had one
problem....no DJ Perry. No I'm kidding. I would probably keep looking up into the tree tops
with Knox yelling at me.
Lindy: Looking forward to your reply Dj. Cheers for now.
Lindy xx
DJ: Cheers and give my love to the land down under! Demand "Ghost Town" from your TV
stations!
DJ
JULY, 22nd 2008
Hello Lindy!
My apology to you for the delayed response and to Pepper who said 20 days had gone by since
my last update. We leave Thursday for Pasadena to see the screenings of "Ghost Town" and
"GPS" both are up for numerous awards at this Action on Film Festival. Win or lose we will
have fun for sure. Always good to see old friends like the big T. Knox. I mentioned my
co-starring amigo because I see a few of these questions discuss our friend T. Knox.
Hi DJ.
My name is Lindy. I'm an Aussie and a huge "Tour of Duty" and Terence Knox fan.
DJ: I knew it. (Smile)
Lindy: I am also an online friend of your very talented webmistress Pepper, as Ive chatted to
her for a few years on the Tour of Duty messageboards.
DJ: Yes Pepper is a big TOD fan so you are in good company.
Lindy: I recently purchased the DVD of "An Ordinary Killer" (which was an unbelievably
good film by the way) I really was most impressed.
DJ: Honestly, thank you! I feel that film has not gotten the release that it should have and we
are working on a few new deals with that movie. I can confirm that Tony is developing a new
script with my Detective Lynn Kendall at the heart of it. I don't know if T. Knox is involved
yet.
Lindy: Ive also heard a lot about "Ghost Town" and hope to acquire that on DVD too.
DJ: Oct. 28th timeframe is what I'm hearing but sometime before Halloween we hope you
have a hot little DVD in your little hands!
Lindy: I was extremely disappointed when I couldn't get enough funds to go to Maggie Valley
for the premiere with Amy, Trish and Pepper. But I'd already had the privilege of going to
L.A. that same year and I got to meet Terry Knox and a few other cast members at the Tour of
Duty mini-convention. So I shouldn't complain too much LOL.
DJ: I would say that you made out just right. It is a long flight from down under to the
mountains of Maggie Valley. Gas prices! It was a good time had by all and I love the fact that
they came out and supported the film. More and more we have fans flying in from all over and
I think that is just great. We make these films for all of you out there. So again, thank you.
Lindy: I'd like to ask you what it was like working with Terence Knox?
DJ: Big T. Knox was all about "watch and learn" and I did. He has a powerful demeanor on
camera and we really clipped right off the get go.
He still gives me a hard time about the scene when we were fanning out to cover the grounds
looking for Dee's body. Did I tell you we were talking about "An Ordinary Killer" ?? Anyway a
squirrel or something was running up above and so I looked up. Knox see's me looking up into
the treetops and he gave me a really hard time... well to this day. We laugh about that
everytime we get together.
You fans will also love him in "Ghost Town." He and I don't interact much but he plays a cool
mayor. I needed someone powerful because otherwise Bill McKinney will walk right over
them. Reseach Bill McKinney and you'll know who I'm talking about.
And also Tony Becker, if its not betraying a confidence? Tony Becker is the biggest son of a
bit...just kidding. Tony Becker is another PRO in every sense of the word. I enjoyed having
him on our film "Ghost Town" and I hope to work with him again. He is truly professional and
a great actor. If you don't see Tony working much that would be because Tony doesn't want to
because he is very good! He and I had some good scenes together. Also Becker and Knox
shared a few scenes together as well.
Lindy: I'd also like to ask how you go about finding the most suitable actors for your movies?
DJ: Right look, marketability, off set attitude. I don't do the diva or spoiled actor thing. We
usually hire 98% of the time off recommendation. The vouch is really for their behavior and
the other factor is just them fitting the role. Many people use a casting agent and we may soon
for a few roles but I like casting via recommendation because there is accountability.
Lindy: How did Terry and Tony get chosen for their roles in "Ghost Town?"
DJ: Terry was cast in our minds early as I stated we needed someone tough to play opposite
McKinney. I didn't want the typical wussy mayor you always see in westerns. He has some grit
and muscle himself. Terry was the political while McKinney was the corporate business. Tony
was almost in "An Ordinary Killer" there was another role and then when we had a drop out
on a different actor due to schedule we thought of Tony Becker. If movies were a sport then
Tony would have been a great pick up. He brought more to the role than what was on the page.
Lindy: Do the actors/ actors agents usually come to you? Or do you advertise?
DJ: More actors are coming to us now that we are getting a good reputation as a production
company. We are really getting to a point of making some good material. Otherwise we seek
out like Tony Hornus knew he wanted someone like Knox. He had a list of about 3 actors he
really liked. Knox was enthusiastic and I think that won the day.
Lindy: For the record, I think Terry was perfect in the role of Ben Bannister in "An Ordinary
Killer."
DJ: We thought so too:)
Lindy: And you were just terrific in the role of Lynn Kendall. You both gave your characters
such warmth and realism.
DJ: Thank you again. Lynn Kendall has much more of himself unexplored. His personal life
was left somewhat out of "An Ordinary Killer" and I think that was part of the lure of
revisiting that character. Also the story line is very good. It is a sequel but also it stands alone.
Some may find the sequel first.
Lindy: I wish you could come along to one of our fan-chats one day, and talk to us about your
time on set with both Terry and Tony, as that would just totally rock. If you're interested, we
have an online group chat on the last Sunday of every month which Pepper can provide you
the link for, OR alternatively, just hitch a ride over to the Hum90 website, www.hum90.com
Go to the messageboard, and then its just a matter of posting a new thread and saying
whatever it is you want to say. The "Tour of Duty" fans are a really friendly bunch and theyd
make you feel most welcome.
DJ: Sundays are my soccer days and soon to be the only day off once we get into shooting on
"Wild Michigan." We have been scouting, casting and crewing. More in that on our next
update. I'll let you all take my words to the message boards. That show TOD only had one
problem....no DJ Perry. No I'm kidding. I would probably keep looking up into the tree tops
with Knox yelling at me.
Lindy: Looking forward to your reply Dj. Cheers for now.
Lindy xx
DJ: Cheers and give my love to the land down under! Demand "Ghost Town" from your TV
stations!
DJ
July 29, 2008
California dreamin'!
Had my coffee and I've been a busy bee trying to work with the team to get all the pieces in
place for "Wild Michigan" this fall. It is a new process and so a bit more crazy but that is
anytime you have to run a new process.
The Action on Film screenings went great and I was happy that we could play the "Ghost
Town" film for our CA friends and also for general movie goers. We already have our
distribution lined up and we even saw the artwork-COOL STUFF! The release date is
October 28th and we now have the gag order off us but next week we will do a major
PRNewsWire release. I will say that there is a jungle cat in the distributors name.
"GPS" was awesome to see back to back with "Ghost Town." It was a very good
film and I know they are working to pick the right distributor. It will be a good year of
releases.
I got to see some friends and cast members and some nice folks from the festival. We had a few
nice meals and toasted a few drinks poolside for all the hard work.
I'm now in Marina Del Ray staying with my buddy Dave Borowicz and we have been kicking
back while doing some business.
The awards deal is on Thursday and I'm representing both "Ghost Town" and
"GPS" that I helped produce. I hope they both take a few honors!
There is my quick two cent update! More later!
DJ
California dreamin'!
Had my coffee and I've been a busy bee trying to work with the team to get all the pieces in
place for "Wild Michigan" this fall. It is a new process and so a bit more crazy but that is
anytime you have to run a new process.
The Action on Film screenings went great and I was happy that we could play the "Ghost
Town" film for our CA friends and also for general movie goers. We already have our
distribution lined up and we even saw the artwork-COOL STUFF! The release date is
October 28th and we now have the gag order off us but next week we will do a major
PRNewsWire release. I will say that there is a jungle cat in the distributors name.
"GPS" was awesome to see back to back with "Ghost Town." It was a very good
film and I know they are working to pick the right distributor. It will be a good year of
releases.
I got to see some friends and cast members and some nice folks from the festival. We had a few
nice meals and toasted a few drinks poolside for all the hard work.
I'm now in Marina Del Ray staying with my buddy Dave Borowicz and we have been kicking
back while doing some business.
The awards deal is on Thursday and I'm representing both "Ghost Town" and
"GPS" that I helped produce. I hope they both take a few honors!
There is my quick two cent update! More later!
DJ
August 1st, 2008
HEADING HOME!
Dressed up and did the whole glitzy film festival thing at Kevin Costner's place in Pasadena.
Nice surf & turf and a few captain and cokes. John Savage from "Deerhunter" was there and
was very nice. Michael Madsen got up and spoke for a few and in the end we had a win for
"Ghost Town" in Costumes and a Best Action Film of the Year for "GPS." A few red carpet
photos and it was back to my buddy Dave's for Jack in the Box tacos and packing.
We are still pounding away trying to get our foundation in place on "Wild Michigan." We are
close and so I sincerely hope we can launch that project. I've got some writing to finish up on
and we'll have promotion leading up to the October 28th release of "Ghost Town."
The coffee pot is gurgling so that means java time! I'm almost packed so a quick shower and
I'll be off in 2 hours. It has been wonderful seeing some fellow actors and friends this trip. I
have a class reunion when I get home so that will be fun to catch up on old classmates.
Take care!
DJ
HEADING HOME!
Dressed up and did the whole glitzy film festival thing at Kevin Costner's place in Pasadena.
Nice surf & turf and a few captain and cokes. John Savage from "Deerhunter" was there and
was very nice. Michael Madsen got up and spoke for a few and in the end we had a win for
"Ghost Town" in Costumes and a Best Action Film of the Year for "GPS." A few red carpet
photos and it was back to my buddy Dave's for Jack in the Box tacos and packing.
We are still pounding away trying to get our foundation in place on "Wild Michigan." We are
close and so I sincerely hope we can launch that project. I've got some writing to finish up on
and we'll have promotion leading up to the October 28th release of "Ghost Town."
The coffee pot is gurgling so that means java time! I'm almost packed so a quick shower and
I'll be off in 2 hours. It has been wonderful seeing some fellow actors and friends this trip. I
have a class reunion when I get home so that will be fun to catch up on old classmates.
Take care!
DJ
August 3rd, 2008
Hazelnut coffee is flowing. I woke up late after last nights 20 year class reunion from Sexton
High School. It was nice to see and talk with some old school mates. Actually many good
friends were not there but it was fun to see those faces again.
I had flown in from LAX and arrived at 11:00 pm so jet lag and a late night had me sleeping
in. Long short is I missed one of our family reunions today. I have a soccer match later in the
day so the added sleep helped.
In Pasadena "GPS" won an award for Best Action Film and "Ghost Town" won
for Best Costumes. John Savage (The Deerhunter) was given a Lifetime award and I had a
chance to talk with him and he was very kind. Michael Madsen was there and got an
achievement award and also Ernie Reyes Jr. sat nearby and so we chatted for just a quick
moment. He and his group won a few awards for their movie "Red Canvas" !
I'm ready to focus and try to finalize all the financing on "Wild Michigan" with our team. It is
a new process we are working with and so it has been difficult. We have a large press release
coming out Monday announcing our release date with "Ghost Town" and our distributor
Lionsgate. I will send this out late this evening so as to not spoil the release. We saw the
artwork and such in CA and it looks great! We will also be doing a special edition release just
for the theme park. We are looking at the options of releasing at the park in 2008 with
pre-orders or 2009 at the opening of the park in the spring.
I've been working hard on the 6th draft of "Silent Night in Algona" and that is going great.
My writing on "Timberwolf" which will be Dean's next director project is also moving along
and coming upon the half way mark.
I have to say for all the sun and glitz of Hollywood I love coming back to Michigan. That red
carpet world is not real and I love the process of making these films and I like my simple
grilling and chilling in between projects. The funny thing is chilling does not mean NOT
working. My head is always wrapping around projects and solutions often come over a glass of
red wine watching coals char a good steak!
August is here and I hope for all the great artists in our industry that the Michigan market
keeps blowing up.
Google Dean Teaster's "Ghost Town the Movie" and you should see the
official press release.
Have a great week!
DJ
Hazelnut coffee is flowing. I woke up late after last nights 20 year class reunion from Sexton
High School. It was nice to see and talk with some old school mates. Actually many good
friends were not there but it was fun to see those faces again.
I had flown in from LAX and arrived at 11:00 pm so jet lag and a late night had me sleeping
in. Long short is I missed one of our family reunions today. I have a soccer match later in the
day so the added sleep helped.
In Pasadena "GPS" won an award for Best Action Film and "Ghost Town" won
for Best Costumes. John Savage (The Deerhunter) was given a Lifetime award and I had a
chance to talk with him and he was very kind. Michael Madsen was there and got an
achievement award and also Ernie Reyes Jr. sat nearby and so we chatted for just a quick
moment. He and his group won a few awards for their movie "Red Canvas" !
I'm ready to focus and try to finalize all the financing on "Wild Michigan" with our team. It is
a new process we are working with and so it has been difficult. We have a large press release
coming out Monday announcing our release date with "Ghost Town" and our distributor
Lionsgate. I will send this out late this evening so as to not spoil the release. We saw the
artwork and such in CA and it looks great! We will also be doing a special edition release just
for the theme park. We are looking at the options of releasing at the park in 2008 with
pre-orders or 2009 at the opening of the park in the spring.
I've been working hard on the 6th draft of "Silent Night in Algona" and that is going great.
My writing on "Timberwolf" which will be Dean's next director project is also moving along
and coming upon the half way mark.
I have to say for all the sun and glitz of Hollywood I love coming back to Michigan. That red
carpet world is not real and I love the process of making these films and I like my simple
grilling and chilling in between projects. The funny thing is chilling does not mean NOT
working. My head is always wrapping around projects and solutions often come over a glass of
red wine watching coals char a good steak!
August is here and I hope for all the great artists in our industry that the Michigan market
keeps blowing up.
Google Dean Teaster's "Ghost Town the Movie" and you should see the
official press release.
Have a great week!
DJ
August 12th, 2008
LIONSGATE to release "GHOST TOWN" in US and Canada October 28th, 2008! Get ready!
Included here is a pic and the story that ran in NYC. "Ghost Town" also won an award at the
Action on Film Fest for Best Costumes. I'm sending that picture as well.
LIONSGATE to release "GHOST TOWN" in US and Canada October 28th, 2008! Get ready!
Included here is a pic and the story that ran in NYC. "Ghost Town" also won an award at the
Action on Film Fest for Best Costumes. I'm sending that picture as well.
International sales on "GHOST TOWN"
will start soon so all those fans worldwide
we hope to get the film out to you very soon.
will start soon so all those fans worldwide
we hope to get the film out to you very soon.
We are heavy into the final financial stuff for "Wild Michigan" which is slated to start rolling
cameras in the fall before the snow falls. Casting and crewing is almost complete and we have
the script out to a few great actors and I'm happy that this film may finally get shot.
Ben Stiller was talking about that in Playboy that projects often take years to launch because
of so many factors. I guess it is the same at various levels of the game. Don't hate the playa,
hate the game...I can't because I love the game!
This week is location scouting with director Jeff Kennedy and I'm producing with Tony
Hornus and Dean Teaster with newbie John Demarco. I have to wrap this short because I have
lots of final paperwork with Michigan Film office and SAG. Fun!
More soon!
DJ
DJ Perry
CEO, Collective Development Inc.
www.cdiproductions.com
cameras in the fall before the snow falls. Casting and crewing is almost complete and we have
the script out to a few great actors and I'm happy that this film may finally get shot.
Ben Stiller was talking about that in Playboy that projects often take years to launch because
of so many factors. I guess it is the same at various levels of the game. Don't hate the playa,
hate the game...I can't because I love the game!
This week is location scouting with director Jeff Kennedy and I'm producing with Tony
Hornus and Dean Teaster with newbie John Demarco. I have to wrap this short because I have
lots of final paperwork with Michigan Film office and SAG. Fun!
More soon!
DJ
DJ Perry
CEO, Collective Development Inc.
www.cdiproductions.com
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to view poster.
to view poster.
August 16th, 2008
Saturday morning coffee and just a beautiful day here in Michigan. FULL MOON today so
good energy is abound. Yesterday we scouted 2 locations for our western town and I think we
locked our location for the town in "Wild Michigan"!
We looked at an old western town that opened around 1964 much like Ghost Town in the Sky
and they have so many 1800 period items but this is the last season. It is sad because I went
there as a young boy and loved it. It was in bad shape and we would have to work around the
packing up of items for sale. It was sad because the town was in bad repair even from three
years ago.
Even more great actors are reading the script and we are bringing on a casting agent from LA
for two of our major roles.
I wanted to announce that 3 of our early films are again coming to horror fans in great box
sets. They can be found on amazon.com
1) Bloody Nightmares - featuring "FROM VENUS" (Aug 19)
2) Catacombs of Creepshow - featuring "In the Woods" (Aug 19)
3) Mortuary of Madness - feauring "Knight Chills" (Aug 19)
And the one that EVERYONE has been waiting for "Ghost Town the Movie"
pre-sales have begun some order your DVD's now at -
http://www.amazon.com/Dean-Teasters-Ghost-Town/dp/B001DZOCVY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&
s=dvd&qid=1218770443&sr=1-1
Back to work on some script writing and20another cup of coffee!
Happy weekend to you all!
DJ
Saturday morning coffee and just a beautiful day here in Michigan. FULL MOON today so
good energy is abound. Yesterday we scouted 2 locations for our western town and I think we
locked our location for the town in "Wild Michigan"!
We looked at an old western town that opened around 1964 much like Ghost Town in the Sky
and they have so many 1800 period items but this is the last season. It is sad because I went
there as a young boy and loved it. It was in bad shape and we would have to work around the
packing up of items for sale. It was sad because the town was in bad repair even from three
years ago.
Even more great actors are reading the script and we are bringing on a casting agent from LA
for two of our major roles.
I wanted to announce that 3 of our early films are again coming to horror fans in great box
sets. They can be found on amazon.com
1) Bloody Nightmares - featuring "FROM VENUS" (Aug 19)
2) Catacombs of Creepshow - featuring "In the Woods" (Aug 19)
3) Mortuary of Madness - feauring "Knight Chills" (Aug 19)
And the one that EVERYONE has been waiting for "Ghost Town the Movie"
pre-sales have begun some order your DVD's now at -
http://www.amazon.com/Dean-Teasters-Ghost-Town/dp/B001DZOCVY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&
s=dvd&qid=1218770443&sr=1-1
Back to work on some script writing and20another cup of coffee!
Happy weekend to you all!
DJ