To Dean Devlin

[zeljka]

Dear Sir! <BR> <BR>Can I get your photograph provided with a signature? <BR>You are the nicest guy on the earth. <BR>My address is: <BR> Željka Bušljeta <BR> XXXXXXXXXX <BR> XXXXXXXXXX <BR> XXXXXXXXXX <BR> C R O A T I A

[And the Oscar goes to... (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

Well, Mr. D is maybe the <I>second</I> nicest guy on earth, but who wants a picture of my ugly mug? %Þ

[Agent Pat (Agentpat)]

Hey Fungus, you worked in the PO, right? How do you find "XXXXXXXXXX?"

[Will Finch (Shetan)]

Nicole, <BR> I have permission and would be honored to accompany you. You may call me collect (XXX)XXX-XXXX. Will Dom P. suffice?

[And the Oscar goes to... (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

It's a foreign address, Pat. I believe it's somewhere in downtown Croatia, but I'm not certain ;]

[Katharina Kahler]

He doesn ´t act in a movie, so he can´t get the Oscar this year...but maybe he is acting somwhere again next year ? Who knows.. <BR> <BR>Greetings <BR> <BR>Nina

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

You guys amuse me. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> One time yer bitchin me out for leaving some poor sap's mailing address/bank account in a post. So this time, I X out the sensitive info, after having emailed it to Dean, then you guys sit there an' pick on me. <BR> <BR>>;-P~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[Stefan (Auric)]

Next time just add [censored by moderator]... <BR> <BR>;o)

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Well, usually X does represent censored. hehehe

[Agent Pat (Agentpat)]

Hey, we're still waiting for the brighter text we were promised around here. Who knew it was *you* that exed out that poor sap's addy Sher? ;-P

[And the Oscar goes to... (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

Well Sheri, all I can say is <BR>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX <BR>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX <BR>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX <BR>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX <BR>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX <BR>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX <BR>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX <BR>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX <BR>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX <BR>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX <BR>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX <BR>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX <BR>and that's final!

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Hey, I only have so much power here. I am but a demi-god. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> If you want brighter text, keep harassin Andrew til he does it. I've already harassed him about it. ;)

[WSAI]

Dean, <BR>As everyone seems to be going to Australia to film, will you be returning, and why. <BR> <BR>and... are they up to scratch production office-wise?

[Dean Devlin]

Australia is a wonderful place to shoot a film. Not only is it less expensive to make a film there, but the craftsmen who work on your films, from the crew to your cast, are all excellent and extremely talented. <BR> <BR>I have no doubt that at some time soon, I'll be making a film there. I just don't know which one yet. <BR> <BR>-Dean Devlin

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Don't forget about Canada too. ;)

[Chris Ceraolo (Chris)]

And how about Florida. We have Stages Dean, Stages, and great crew and ....well, you know. <BR> <BR>Chris <BR>The FOX plant

[WSAI]

Dean, <BR>Do you just write and produce your own work, or do you invite submissions that you look at, with the idea toward producing? <BR> <BR>- Mike Wilde

[And the Oscar goes to... (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

Show of hands, who saw that one coming?

[Agent Pat (Agentpat)]

Now, now Fungus. ;o)

[Dean Devlin]

As long as it's submitted through the proper channels, we look at all material. <BR> <BR>-Dean Devlin

[And the Oscar goes to... (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

See? Why do people think they can get around it? I'm not trying to be mean here or anything, but we get people a lot here asking Mr. D a question, which he's gracious enough to answer, then as soon as there's a response, right away the poster starts asking about having him read a script. <BR> <BR>Are these people not aware of the fact that you can hire an agent, on COMMISSION, who will submit their work to pretty much every studio they feel might be interested in it, including Electric Entertainment? <BR> <BR>Honestly people, there's no shortcut!

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Oh c'mon, Fungie, lighten up a little. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> You know Mr. D's pretty special in the way he runs things and listens to people. No harm in asking is there? This IS the 00's now ya know. ;-) If it weren't for his openess on this bbs, I might not have had the courage to try it myself. :-) I did go through the proper channels when the time came, and I'm grateful to Dean and Marc for taking time to look it over and give me an honest critique on it. It's helped me immensely. <BR> <BR>I'm still working on my second script, which HOPEFULLY will be ready this summer. If I ever get a long enough break in between all my paying work here to get time to finish it, that is. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> And when it is done, and polished, and ready to promote/pitch, I'll have the courage and confidence to do so, because Dean and co took the time to make my first time extra encouraging for me. And yes, they'll likely be one of many places that I pitch it to. I have several prodcos in mind, as well as some independents too. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> All this because of this forum!

[wsai]

Guys, Guys. <BR> <BR>Actually, I never asked him to read a script. <BR> <BR>As Dean has mainly produced his own work. I wondered as many do. Whether he looks at other work to produce. <BR> <BR>Don't jump to conclusions too soon. There are too many Readers out there that will do that for us already.

[WSAI]

Sheri, <BR>I can see where Fungus is coming from, and he does have a point. <BR> <BR>In order to learn their way, newbies try to take shortcuts because they have been taught the business of screenwriting in a nut-shell. "You do this, then this, then this, and this happens". Oops, where did Act Two, or Plan to Battle go?? (depending on your school) <BR> <BR>Many of us, when we started out, had to feel around in the dark. Most of us bumped our knees into the coffee table. Then there were the lucky ones who had someone in the room who knew where the light switch was. <BR> <BR>Some writer/producers I've worked with prefer to produce only their own work. It's better to ask than not, for the benefit of other writers (newbies included).

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Good point, WSAI. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)">

[wsai]

Dean, <BR>I was just told of a new release (comedy) about a guy who receives a watch that can slow down/stop time. Didn't you write something along those lines a few years ago?

[And the Oscar goes to... (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

It's called "Clockstoppers". I wouldn't call it a comedy so much as a more 'geared for kids' type movie (pg 13 rating).

[wsai]

Thanks Fungus. <BR> <BR>Is Clockstoppers Dean's or the new one? <BR> <BR>Sounds Familiar, though.

[wsai]

Dean, <BR>Since I'm here 17 hours in the future... there's a new studio complex being built in Melbourne, Australia that will be state-of-the-art. They're looking at end of this year for completion. A new script consultancy may be moving there to assist the U.S. producers with prod office and writing staff, etc., and to train Oz writers in US-style.

[Dean Devlin]

No, I had nothing to do with Clockstoppers, however, it was directed by Johnathon Freaks (Star Trek), who's a friend and someone that we're developing a film project with, and it was shot by John Bartley, who was the director of photography for both THE VISITOR and EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS. It looks like the movie's going to rock! <BR> <BR>-Dean Devlin

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Wow, six degrees of Centropolis/Electric. <BR> <BR>I think The Visitor's saying should have been, "All Hollywood's Connected" <BR> <BR>;-)

[Javier Ariel Garza (Jag)]

Dean is friends with Frakes?! Awesome -- the guy rocks -- both as an actor and director. His talent shines in the Star Trek episodes and movies he directs. <BR> <BR>Good to hear there's talks about working projects with him in the future. :o) <BR> <BR>-=JAG! <BR> <BR>PS: Heard Frakes is working on a "Twilight Zone" project.. wonder if this is the project in question. Hmm...

[And the Oscar goes to... (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

Well, at least we know Mr. D's got business on his mind :] <BR> <BR>Just make sure the next movie isn't "Eight Legged Frakes" and we're okay ;Þ

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

ROFL!!!! Eight Legged Frakes, indeed. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> <BR> <BR>Jaggy...tsk.tsk...don't you remember from the ol' Mothership and Eon Mag about the deal with Frakes and D&E doing a project together? I remember it. Oooold news. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)">

[Javier Ariel Garza (Jag)]

Guess I missed it.. Sue me. :oP <BR> <BR>-=JAG! <BR>

[WSAI]

Eight-legged Frakes?? <BR> <BR>Oh, the hell you guys put a visual writer through. The pain of that mental picture burns deep. <BR> <BR>Lets hope that no-one from Nina Saxon's or CRC hears about this. Could be their first typo in 20 years.

[strawberry]

How can I send a message that will not be displayed as if on a billboard (so that everyone can read it)? <BR> <BR>Is it possible to obtain Dean Devlin's direct e-mail address (not private, of course, but some sort of fan mail)? Although he is very busy, would it be possible to get a photo of him with an autograph?

[Chris Ceraolo (Chris)]

Strawberry- <BR> <BR>I highly recommend sitting tight-Andrew, and the other board folks here will pass this on to Dean-YES GUYS? <BR> <BR>And welcome to the board. Say hi guys. <BR> <BR>I'm Chris the FOX plant. Welcome to our little domain. <BR> <BR>Chris <BR>The FOX plant

[Right behind Uranus is Planet (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

I'm still waiting for the interview response...

[Will Finch (Shetan)]

Hi Strawberry, you might get to see Dean on the promotional tour for Eight Legged Freaks. <BR> <BR>Now there's an idea, signed pics of Dean with other Electric merchandise at their online "store". Or put them on ebay. I found one of Kari Wuhrer, the upcoming star of Eight Legged Freaks. Lo and behold, even found one of my uncle Albert. "Battleing Bert" they used to call him. <BR> <BR>Seems as if Australia is really up and coming. The star of Dean and Rolands movie The Patriot, Mel Gibson, has substantially helped finance a new theatre at the Nat. Inst. of Dramatic Arts.

[Javier Ariel Garza (Jag)]

Will -- you twitter-patted bunny -- I had that same thought a few days ago ... would be great to see an EE online store. <BR> <BR>Signed posters, tshirts, caps, backpacks..etc. Hopefully, that's in the works, or TPTB at Electric will consider it when the time is right. <BR> <BR>-=JAG! <BR>(Proud owner of the Centropolis Interactive Tshirt, and signed Centropolis poster)

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Collectibles, fer sure! <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> <BR> <BR>AND might we get one of them there VISITOR caps I keep seeing Dean wearing? <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> I know they must exist! hehehe

[Tina (Trina)]

I just suppose, Dean won't give his one out, lol... ;-)

[WSAI]

I caught Renee O'connor (Gabrielle from Xena) wearing a Visitor cap recently. Unless the New Zealand Gov expects all tourists/legal aliens to wear one.

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Hey!!! How did SHE get one and we don't??? <BR> <BR>*hands on hips, glaring in Dean's direction* <BR> <BR>;-)

[Full Moon out, pull up your pants, (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

Um, because she's an actress, and she's *really* cute, and she has strawberry blonde (ie touches of red) hair?

[Jennifer Gray (Maurine)]

I have red hair....do I get one?

[Rick Santillo (Rjs)]

I have no hair - what does that get me? <BR> <BR>(Shaddup Sheri)

[Will Finch (Shetan)]

Jag, don't you call me a twitter-pated bunny! :-) You're the original Thumper, and we all know it! <BR> <BR>C'mon Mr. Electric, they absolUTEly need some VISITOR caps! <BR> <BR>Strawberries...mmmmm. A few days ago, I was intrigued by an article in National Geographic Mag.(March)It had a close up of a strawberry on the cover imbedded with little diamonds. Now, weird world, the very next day, had a call to be in a local commercial for a jewelry chain! Yippeee!! The extra will always come in handy.

[Jennifer Gray (Maurine)]

a toupee?

[Rick Santillo (Rjs)]

Hardy har har Jen....:P

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Heyyyyyy Jen! It's good ta see ya. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)">

[Chris Ceraolo (Chris)]

Visitor cap? Dean, you know they have BOOTHS at the cons you're going to... <BR> <BR>Chris <BR>The FOX Plant

[WSAI]

Touches of red, Fungus? You're TV is flaring. <BR> <BR>Actually it's kinda golden blonde. Though she prefers to agree with you...and I prefer her to stop calling me by some other guy's name whenever we meet. <BR> <BR>I have enough trouble trying to sell under my *own* name after having to use pen names for the last 12 years.

[Full Moon out, pull up your pants, (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

Well Jen, you're not an actress, so yer outta luck...

[Tina (Trina)]

If they should eventually start to give out those caps, I think Rick should be the first to get one... ;-)

[Rick Santillo (Rjs)]

Tina <BR> <BR>No - I think Jagsta should be the one to get a cap, kind of a condolence gift for Dean missing Texas.

[Chris Ceraolo (Chris)]

actually, if he has one in Florida, I WILL GET IT FOR JAG! I don't do hats. <BR> <BR>Chris <BR>The FOX plant

[Rick Santillo (Rjs)]

Now that's what I'm talking about.

[Javier Ariel Garza (Jag)]

Awww, ya guyz are too kind.. Just the way things go...I'm sure one day the opportunity of meetin' Dean will present itself, again. <BR> <BR>-=JAG! <BR>(Maybe I can still be a dead extra in "The Carrier") :o)

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Can you swim? Or float? <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)">

[Javier Ariel Garza (Jag)]

:oP <BR> <BR>In "Hurricane country" -- it's a requirement. :o) <BR> <BR>-=JAG!

[WSAI]

I thought caps were a natural part of merchandising (hurricane weather or not), like the JAG Caps and such. <BR> <BR>I guess ya gotta ask Dean. (everyone here on knees begging. Sheri still in 'supergirl' stance, eyes pleading... wistful,...innocent)

[Tina (Trina)]

Actually, Rick... I didn't mean you should get the first one, because you'd deserve it the most, but because you seem to *need* it the most... ;-P <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> <BR>Didn't that get through?

[Rick Santillo (Rjs)]

Oh I know.....I was trying to deflect that comment. We KNOW I don't deserve it. :P

[Tina (Trina)]

You can't handle jokes anymore, it seems... what a pity.

[Rick Santillo (Rjs)]

Language barriers

[Tina (Trina)]

huh?

[Rick Santillo (Rjs)]

I think you didn't understand that I did get the joke.

[Will Finch (Shetan)]

Jag, when you venture over this way to be a dead extra, I know some coooool places to go swimming. hee hee hee