Interview With Simon Pimpernell From Dirty Public

**NOTE FROM SKATRONIXXX** I set our writer Deadpool_1984 a challenge.  I put him in charge of the music content of site as I know that he has a vast knowledge of all genres of music. One of those challenges was to see if he could arrange an interview with some of the bands he knew.

One of the first ones to respond was a band called Dirty Public.  Mission accomplished! Let’s find out a bit about Dirty Public .

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1) How did the band form?

Bassist Bertie and myself (Singer/Guitarist Simon) have known each other since we were young lads and met original singer Terri Gorham at school. I then met original drummer Jason Balecke at work and we decided to meet for a jam. Eventually we entered a battle of the bands competition, which we won, despite it being our first ever gig. Several line up changes later we began gigging more and more regularly and Jeremy Rosier, our long time producer joined on lead guitar and backing vox duties.

2) How would you describe your musical style to the casual listener?

We try to do a mixture of songs that range from short sharp punk rock through to moody slow burners and chilled acoustic tracks. Music for different moods! But I’d class us as an Indie Rock band I guess

3) So you have been around for a while in the local music scene do you have any plans to do shows a bit further a field?

Yes we are always up for playing somewhere new. We’ve played all sorts of places from pubs, clubs and local festivals, to even gigging in a soft play center!

4) Who would you say is the biggest influence for the sound of the band?

Probably myself lol

5) If a film was made of your lives, who would you want to play you all and why? And what would it be called?

It would be a modern ‘carry on’ film with slapstick and disaster around every corner haha. Carry on gigging!

 

6) If you could add a new member to the band either dead or alive who would it be and why?

George Martin was known as the fifth Beatle as he was so important to the sound and structure of their song, and as I’m a Beatles maniac I’d go for him!

7) Do you have any tours lined up soon? If so are you going on tour with anyone else and where can we expect to see you play?

Currently booking gigs up as we speak, check our fb page for the latest.

8) What can we expect to see from you in the 2016?

More music, more gigs and hopefully no line up changes!

9) Tell our readers one fun fact about yourselves that they may not already know?

Jeremy Rosier has worked for the 80s legend that is Midge Ure over the years, ranging from playing guitar and synths to guitar tech duties.

10) Finally what advice would you have for upcoming musicians?

GIVE UP

So there you have it! You can follow and listen to Dirty Public on the below links.

Facebook:- https://www.facebook.com/dirtypublic

Soundcloud:- https://soundcloud.com/dirty-public

Bandcamp:- https://dirtypublic.bandcamp.com/releases

An Interview With Actress Robin Shelby (Slimer)

It’s time for another interview, this time it’s with Hollywood Royalty YES Holloywood Royalty! The one and only actress Robin Shelby. Robin is best known to us as Slimer, yes Slimer, from the Ghostbusters franchise. Those of you who have followed me for a while know that I am a HUGE Ghostbusters fan. So this is a massive coup for the site, and I am so happy to say that I can count on Robin as another celeb member of the #SkatFamily !

Although I am a huge Ghostbusters fan, I wanted to give Robin the chance to talk about herself, her past, present and future. Let’s find out more about the incredibly nice actress that is Robin Shelby 🙂

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1) How did you get into acting?

I started doing children’s theatre in Northern California when I was about 11.  My first role was…wait for it…a Munchkin in ‘The Wizard Of Oz’.  I was hooked from that moment on.  By the time I was 16, I was getting my first pay check doing what I loved to do.

2) You achieved a cult status in the film Ghostbusters 2, playing Slimer, how did this come about and do you have any interesting stories from your time on set?

At the time I was working on Ghostbusters 2, I knew I was stepping into some pretty big shoes with this character that was loved by many.  I tried to put that out of my mind and focus on the job at hand and what they needed from me to get what they had envisioned for the character.  The people at ILM are really the best of the best, and being in that atmosphere and learning from these ultra-talented people was such an incredible experience.  A fun fact, I really was not able to eat while in costume.  (Yup, Slimer was unable to consume food while working!)  ☺  It was safer to avoid food because of the time it took to get in/take off the costume.  If I had been working and swallowed something that went down the wrong way, it would have taken some time to get out of the suit…so no food for the spud.  ☺

3) What’s your thought on the new Ghostbusters film?

I’m hoping the fans will love it, and it will turn out to be a fantastic addition to the Ghostbusters franchise.  I have a positive open mind because they have some very talented people in the film and behind the camera.  I’m hoping to laugh and be swept away with everyone else this summer. ☺

4) You were also in 80’s film ‘Willow’, how did you find this experience and with the spate of 80’s films being remade do you think a remake of Willow could work?

I was able to be thought of to audition for Ghostbusters 2 because of working on ‘Willow’.  It was truly my first opportunity on a larger scale to work in the industry, and was an incredible experience.  The first day of work, I woke up with the stomach flu and running a fever.  My Dad packed me into a car that day and drove me to ILM.  Had I called in sick, it’s very possible I never would have been thought of for ‘Slimer’.  I’m a lucky girl.  

I think ‘Willow’ is such a special, sweet film the way it is.  I’m sure in the right hands an updated film would work, however, I know what the film means to me and it will always have a special place in my heart.

5) If a film was made of your life, who would you want to play you and why? And what would it be called?

I am a huge fan of both Cheri Oteri and Patricia Heaton, and people have told me that I have reminded them of both of these actresses.  I would be over the moon if either one of them were to portray me.  It would probably be titled “It’s not easy being green”.  ☺

6) Could you tell us about ‘Far From the Tree’ ?

‘Far From the Tree’ is a web series that I created, and my husband, Sean Spence, wrote and directed.  It’s loosely based on people I know and love, just taken to a much more intense scale. ☺  I am very proud of the episodes that we shot, and the cast and crew we had were all amazing.  

7) What can we expect to see from you in the 2016?

We’re developing a new Web Series, I have two projects (‘Demonic Attachment’ and ‘The Gloaming’) that will be coming out soon, and you never know, there could be some unexpected new projects.  Stay tuned to http://www.robinshelby.net as I always put any news on my site so people know what I’m doing. ☺

8) Tell our readers one fun fact about yourself that they may not already know?

When I was about 8, my older brother said he didn’t think I could fit inside a suitcase, and dared me to try.  Not being one to turn down a dare like that, I curled into a ball inside the suitcase to show him I could fit.  He then shut the suitcase with me in it, and carried me around.  He realized he then needed my Dad to let me out.  

9) Finally what advice would you have for an upcoming actress?

If you can be happy doing anything else, do it.  If you can’t and it’s your passion, don’t let anyone tell you not to go for your dream.  It really is possible to get work, just be prepared so you’re ready when the opportunities come.  Take workshops, classes, network with other people in the industry.  If you don’t have a lot of credits, consider doing student films to get some experience, meet some new and upcoming directors and get some film on yourself.

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There you go readers, Robin Shelby

Follow her on Twitter she’s http://www.twitter.com/actressrshelby and tell her ‘Skatronixxx sent you!’

An Interview With The Newest Member Of Skatronixxx.Com The Little Librarian

Wow two welcome interviews in a week! I told you 2016 was going to be a big interview for Skatronixxx.Com and I wasn’t wrong . This time it’s the turn of our vlogger and blogger The Little Librarian.

Those of you who have followed the progress of this site closely, know that I have been on the look out for a vlogger pretty much since this site went live way back in 2015. The reason why I wanted a vlogger is because I wanted to bring your news in another format as well as articles.

I reached to vloggers in the past but sadly things either fell through or they didn’t seem to mesh with us here at http://www.skatronixxx.com. They say that each cloud has a silver lining and that is more than true in the case of The Little Librarian , when I approached her and she said YES!!

I stumbled across her videos by chance actually but I was soon drawn in by her awesome bubbly personality and keen interests that matched our own here at http://www.skatronixxx.com.

That’s enough spoilers from me, let’s find out more about the newsest member of the team below!

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1) How did you get into writing, and what can we expect to see from you on http://www.skatronixxx.com ?

Most my content will actually be in video form. I have my own YouTube channel and I’ve been on there for a little over a year now! I got into it because I had a blog discussing books and I felt I could convey my emotions and feelings better through video rather than writing. In my videos I talk about everything from Books, Gaming, and anything nerdy!

2) Do you have any interests or hidden talents outside of blogging? For example are you a secret jewel thief or ninja samurai warrior?

Wow! I actually am a ninja! Just kidding, Outside of my videos about reading and gaming I actually do make up on the side for weddings, prom, and other events! I also used to be a dancer but I haven’t danced in years though. I also play piano and violin. I played in a hockey league for 8 years but I’ve played since I was 7. I also wakeboard, water-ski, kneeboard, and barefoot; I learned how to ski when I was 3 years old and have never stopped. That’s about it. My parents thought it was important I was a well rounded child and got me into everything!

3) What’s your top 3 fandoms? For example mine are Doctor Who, Ghostbusters and anything to do with Captain America (he’s like me but American!) Language!!!

This question is literally the hardest on this list! I guess I have to say Disney (I’m probably cheating here by saying all of Disney but I can’t pick just one!), Fairy Tail (My Favorite Anime!), and I’m going to have to pick two book fandom’s actually, The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare and Uglies by Scott Westerfeld! I just can’t pick between the two.

4) What’s the most famous celeb you have met? For example I’ve met Jason Momoa, Danny Glover, Lou Ferrigno and Ernie Hudson. How about you?​​

Well, I’ve met a lot of authors… not too many celebs. Probably the closest to meeting them, and by meeting them I mean standing within 20 feet from them, was Tom Felton. I fangirled so hard… He was probably the most beautiful person I’ve ever seen. One author I met is also an actor which was Chris Colfer. However, I’ve met big authors like Scott Westerfeld, Kimberly Derting, Kiera Cass, Kelley Armstrong, Danielle Paige, and a lot more.

5) If a film was made of your life, who would play you and what would the film called?

If I could have anyone I’d totally pick Emma Watson, Kiera Knightly, or Emily Browning. I honestly have no clue what it would be called, maybe The Nerdy Adventures of Aly. Hah!

6) Ghostbusters remake, will it surprise us or disappoint us?

Hopefully surprise us! They have a fantastic cast and all the pictures look amazing! I’m really excited for it.

7) What’s better Star Trek or Star Wars?

Not going to lie this is a tough one. I watched Star Trek growing up and even attended conventions at the tender age of 4. However, I think I’m more into the Star Wars universe. It’s really a tie for me but I think I lean a little more towards Star Wars.

8) Who’s your favourite Doctor Who and why?

TEN! For one, I LOVE David Tennent, he’s a fantastic actor and can play just about any character. I also love his overall story. It’s beautiful and heartbreaking (All you Whovians know what I’m talking about). Allons-y!

9) Have you got any goals for 2016?

Well, I’d love to reach 1K subs on my channel. I’m also getting married this year and that’s a goal I’ve always wanted to reach. I also want to get into grad school and hopefully find a job in a library! My final goal would be to read 100 books this year, I set it on Goodreads so fingers crossed I can make it!

10) Finally it’s time for the ultimate question! If you had to pick one and you couldn’t have the other ever again, what would you pick, bacon, cheese or time travel?

I think I would honestly pick time travel. I love bacon and cheese but I’m lactose intolerant and I could live without bacon. Plus TIME TRAVEL?! I mean hopefully that comes along with me getting to fly around in the TARDIS and hang out with the Doctor!

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So here we are, our new vlogger and blogger extraordinaire writer The Little Librarian! Don’t be shy go and say hi and tell her ‘Skatronixxx sent you’. Add her on twitter now @alyjoshaver

An Interview With The Newest Member Of Skatronixxx.Com Deadool_1984

I tried to find a pic of his LOTR style beard but failed, so it’s the sideburns for now sorry readers!!!

As you know I’m always on the look out for talented, hard working and committed people to join the team here at http://www.skatronixxx.com so whenever someone shows an interest in joining us and contributing I’ll hear them out, and give them a try.

Our new addition to the team is slightly different, to me and the rest of the gang, but not in a bad way! He’s a newbie in the world of writing, who I’ve known on and off for quite a while. We both have similar interests and a similar mindset too, so when I offered him the opportunity to write on the site and he said he’d love to it was a no brainer really!

As well as providing all the latest pop culture and geeky news on http://www.skatronixxx.com , I also wanted to provide a platform for writers both experienced and newbies to shine. So I’d like to welcome Deadpool_1984 to the fold as the newest writer to the team.

What kind of content can we expect from Deadpool_1984 ? Well again I’ve reached out and secured somebody who had the necessary skills, knowledge and interests to backfill an area of the site, we desperately needed more experience in. He will be covering a mix of articles, mainly in our expanded wrestling section where we will be now providing UFC news and info as well, for all our grappling fans. Deadpool_1984 also has an big knowledge, interest and passion in music as such will now be heading up our music section too, as well as providing articles for the rest of the site in other areas too.

But hey that’s enough spoilers from me, let’s find out more about the newest addition to the team Deadpool_1984 !

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1) How did you get into writing, and what can we expect to see from you on http://www.skatronixxx.com ?

So this will actually be my first time writing so I was looking for something to do in my spare time and share my opinions on things like comic books/TV series/Films, Music, Gaming and the UFC. You can expect updates from me on all of these things as I’m not short of things to say.

2) Do you have any interests or hidden talents outside of blogging? For example are you a secret jewel thief or ninja samurai warrior?

Interests outside of writing include watching as many TV series as I can (My Tivo box probably hates me) I also play bass guitar and am currently working on some music with a friend of mine and lately looking after the mini female version of me. I’m also a massive Xbox gamer so try and fit in as much game time as I can.

3) What’s your top 3 fandoms? For example mine are Doctor Who, Ghostbusters andanything to do with Captain America (he’s like me but American!) Language!!!

Anything Deadpool related been a fan for a long time, Xbox and Star wars

Deadpool approves of that last answer!

4) What’s the most famous celeb you have met? For example I’ve met Jason Momoa, Danny Glover, Lou Ferrigno and Ernie Hudson. How about you?​​

So I have met Daryl Palumbo from Glassjaw, Greg Tribbett from Mudvayne, Andy Lanning (Marvel and DC inker) Lee Townsend (Marvel Inker) and Randomly Bill Bailey when he walked past a job I was doing in London.

5) If a film was made of your life, who would play you and what would the film called?

This is a tough one I’d go with Jason Statham just for the bald head and the fact he is bad ass and it would be called The Journey through madness (Part 1) probably followed by a bad sequel where Steve McFadden would play me.

6) Ghostbusters remake, will it surprise us or disappoint us?

I’m not a massive fan of remakes but I will still watch it and see if this is the film that changes my mind but I’m not holding my breath.

7) What’s better Star Trek or Star Wars?

Without a doubt Star Wars it doesn’t matter how many annoying characters they put in the movies this will never change.

8) Who’s your favourite Doctor Who and why?

OK its admission time I don’t actually watch Dr Who (I’m just going to go hide from any backlash now)

9) Have you got any goals for 2016?

So goals for this year get as much writing under my belt as I can, See Deadpool, Get some music finished and trying to get to a convention this year if the funds are there. So mostly small ones that way I know most of them can be achieved.

10) Finally it’s time for the ultimate question! If you had to pick one and you couldn’thave the other ever again, what would you pick, bacon, cheese or time travel?

I would pick to have time travel then I could go back in time before this answer was given and eat a lot of Bacon and Cheese and then pop back to the present.

Another interview, another answer to the the ultimate question! You guys and gals never fail to amaze me!

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So here we are, our new UFC, music and jack of all trades writer Deadpool_1984 ! Don’t be shy go and say hi and tell him ‘Skatronixxx sent you’. Add him on twitter now @deadpool_1984

 

An Interview With Musician Samantha Scarlette

It’s another one of the #SkatFamily talented members Samantha Scarlette

It’s time for another interview, this time it’s the turn of multi-talented and multi-awesome Samantha Scarlette, Samantha is another one of my verified tweeps who, I reached out to for an interview and she accepted! I love it when people are up for itnerviews 🙂

After a few back and forth emails and getting to know Samantha I found her to have many multi talented layers, but that’s enough from me. Let’s find out about musician, fashion designer, all round awesome lady Samantha Scarlette 🙂

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1) How did you get into music?

I watched far too much MTV as a kid. Back when the M still stood for music. I’d watch TRL every afternoon and envisioned myself on there getting interviewed by Carson Daly or having the #1 music video. Unfortunately that will never happen as MTV did away with TRL (and music programming all together) in 2008…. Sometimes when I’m in Times Square I go up to the second level of the Aeropostale store… There’s weird observation room in the north east corner of the store in front of the picture windows, most people don’t realize it but that room is where MTV studios/TRL was. So I’ll sit in there and think of all the amazing talent & performances that came through there.

2) How would you describe your musical style to the casual listener?

I refer to myself as a soft grunge artist. I started doing this before soft grunge was actually considered a music genre; I was shocked to recently find out this is a real genre now mainly defined by tumblr & 90’s imagery. My first EP, “Into The Darkness” had a definite grunge influence; especially on songs like “The Demon”. My album “Violent Delights + Violent Ends” had less of a grunge vibe to it and more of a goth rock bent. Lyrically my stuff has always had a gothic imagery as I’ve always tried to evoke darkness. The only song with a grungy vibe on the album is “Death Of A Dream”, it was definitely Pearl Jam inspired. When figuring out what tempo to record it (“Death Of A Dream”), Hiili (Hiilesmaa, the producer on “Violent Delights + Violent Ends”) and I actually like were looking up what tempo “Alive” (Pearl Jam) was in. Haha My next album that I plan to record very soon, which is tentatively titled “My So-Called Life” will return to the grunge/90’s alt influenced sound. I’ve pretty much exclusively listened to early 90’s rock for the past year or so. I also associate myself with being soft grunge based on my imagery. The clothing I wear and music videos are based on a 90’s esthetic. All my music videos, though shot in HD are made to look like film grain in post production(it’s way too expensive to shoot on film). My music video for “Forgiven Sins (From Dusk To Dawn)” is probably the best example of this. I got the idea for that video after constantly seeing these super old RHCP videos on while on the treadmill at the gym.

 Let’s check out Samantha in action now

3) I heard you also produce a line of clothing can you tell us more about this?

MK-ULTRA 90! The name comes from the alleged government mind control program MK-ULTRA and the 90 is because I was born in 1990. Right now it’s mostly t-shirts with tarot card/satanic/illuminati imagery on it, accessories and marabou feather robes (the one out of place item). People freak out thinking I actually worship Satan; I don’t believe in God let alone the devil. To me wearing a Leviathan cross, unicursal hexagram or a pentagram is no more evil than wearing a shirt with a pumpkin on it. There is no power to it. Anyway I hope to expand out to a fuller range of actual clothing items, it just takes a lot more capital to do so.

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 Samantha knows her fashion for sure

4) is it true you have EVERYTHING pierced? If so what’s your favourite piercing and why?

Not everything. I’ve had my ears (I used to wear plugs), septum, nose, lips, labret, nipples, naval, and an unmentionable. I’ve had all of them done multiple times; I get bored and take them out. Currently I only have my nipples & naval pierced. I guess those are my favorites. I’m not really a fan on facial piercings. Septum are fine because you can wear them hidden & they don’t scar. Most facial piercings really scar. Also I don’t suggest unmentionable piercings, the benefits are a myth.

5) If a film was made of your life, who would you want to play you and why? And what would it be called?

I’d totally play myself like how all the rappers did in those early 00’s fictionalized biopics like “Get Rich Or Die Trying” and “8 Mile”. I’d want it shot like a Sofia Coppola film with a rad soundtrack of 90’s music. Or maybe something really avant-garde and film it like Nosferatu or some silent epic. Name wise the movie of my life would be called “The Shining”.

6) If you could duet with any one person dead or alive who would it be and why?

I don’t know. Honestly. That’s really a hard question. I always see myself singing alone on records. I’d rather collaborate with a skilled guitarist or something rather than a vocalist.

7) Do you have any tours lined up soon? If so are you going on tour with anyone else and where can we expect to see you play?

No. Right now I’m looking at recording another album. Maybe I’ll tour for that. Touring is extremely expensive though.

8) What can we expect to see from you in the 2016?

I have a music video for “Gothic Queen” coming out probably in a week or two. That should be the last single from “Violent Delights + Violent Ends”. I’m going to start recording “My So-Called Life” soon. I wrote all the songs last year. I’ll be doing more stuff with my clothing line. More music videos when the cd comes out. Also I’m hoping to start my paranormal radio show/podcast back up sometime this year, I’m looking for a live format where I can take call in’s.

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 A woman of many talents is our Samantha

9) Tell our readers one fun fact about yourself that they may not already know?

I’m half Nigerian.

10) Finally what advice would you have for an upcoming musician?

Find a different profession if you can…

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There you go readers, Samantha Scarlette

Follow her on Twitter she’s http://www.twitter.com/SammiScarlette or Facebook on https://www.facebook.com/SamanthaScarletteMusic and tell her ‘Skatronixxx sent you!’ If you want to find out more about Samantha you can below:-

Links

http://www.samanthascarlette.com

Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/SammiScarlette

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SamanthaScarletteMusic

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0F4KI81FoVUkUJVqc4wSDw

Itunes -https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/samantha-scarlette/id447101959

An Interview With The Voice Of Gorilla Grodd, David Sobolov

 David and his alter ego Grodd

Wow two days, two intervies, what are the odds? Someone who I really to interview was one of my verified followers the voice over legend that is David Sobolov. His resume reads like a who’s who of the cartoon world, Shockwave, Robocop, Drax, Gorilla Grodd.

Not only do I regularly watch most of these shows, the characters that David voices are my fave too, so when the oppertunity came for an interview with David, I could not pass up the chance.

As you know I get chatting to the people I do interviews with before I do them, and David is a down to earth guy who actually looks at this site  (and has given me feedback on it!) woop woop.

Let’s find out more about another awesomely talented member of the #SkatFamily David.

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1) How did you get into voiceover acting?

Around 1993 I was working doing stage shows and singing in Vancouver and an agent heard my voice and thought I’d be good for villains in cartoons.  I started going out for auditions and booking a few jobs and I was on my way.

2) You were in The Flash as Gorilla Grodd, how did you find this experience and have we seen the last of Grodd?

I really enjoy being the voice of Grodd.  The producers of The Flash really want the show to be great and we spend a lot of time trying out different ways for Grodd to express himself.  The creative team decides which take to use for each line, then we meet again to go over the choices and to try to make it even better.  I hope we haven’t seen the last of Grodd, but I can’t say for sure!

 David you’re looking rather hairy here!

3) You also voiced Drax in the cartoon version of ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’ and Stone in Netlfix’sDaredevil’, do you have any interesting stories to share with us from your time on these shows?

When I worked on Daredevil, the character was so secret that they wouldn’t even tell me the name of it while we were working!  And on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, we’re really having a fun time recording all the episodes.  We’ve recorded 30 of them so far!

 Skatronixxx Jr loves this show 🙂

4) You’ve been in DC and Marvel shows, I have to ask are you Team Marvel or Team DC, or both?

How could I not be on both teams?  I have current shows running for both Marvel and DC.

5) If you could be in one existing film, what film and character would you choose and why?

Batman… If Kevin Conroy ever retires.

6) I read online that you are a French horn player, and toured in an acapella group, what was that like and do you still play/sing today?

That was a long time ago… I still sing on occasion.  My first animated series, Vor-Tech in 1995 let me know I was cast during a tour of our a cappella group in a remote area in Northern British Columbia, Canada.  I had to pay out the salaries of all the singers for the week and hire a private plane to pick me up in a little airstrip in the forest.  It was worth it.  I’d like to do more singing.  The last time I played my horn was in the pit orchestra for a production West Side Story in 1995.  I finished the last show and never played again.

7) Some experienced gamers will know your name from such popular games as Halo, Mass Effect and Unchartered, how different is it providing voices to games rather than shows?

You continue to hear my voice on episodes of The Flash as Grodd, and in the first season of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy animated series as Drax.  I have been working on several video game project and a whole new animated series, but I’m not at liberty to discuss those yet.

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 The many characters of David, how many can you spot?

8) Tell our readers one fun fact about yourself that they may not already know?

I collect antique product packaging from the 1880s through 1960s… you’ll find unusual items like a 1943 box of Ritz Crackers and a 1952 box of Tide Detergent.  I started when I was 10 years old and never became bored with it.

9) Finally what advice would you have for an upcoming voiceover actress or actor?

My advice for anyone starting out is to make sure you have a way to make a living that has nothing to do with acting while you’re pursuing your dream.  Don’t let anyone squish your dreams, but also don’t end up not eating because of them.  Also… learn about ACTING, not just doing funny voices.  We have to both believe you and understand the story you’re trying to tell.  To me, a character voice that doesn’t entirely come out of the emotions in the part is nice and often essential, but it’s just icing on the cake.

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There you go readers David Sobolov! Be sure to follow David on twitter he’s https://twitter.com/volobos don’t be shy go say hi and tell him ‘Skatronixxx Sent Me!’

 

An Interview With 2003 Star Search Winner Vickie Natale

Loving the retro look Vickie

It’s been a while since my last interview for Skatronixxx.com as you know I’ve been going through a few things offline but as I said in my last article I am going to continue with the site and make 2016 the biggest and best yet.

I like to think I have a good relationship with my tweeps and regulary communicate and reach out to people, who I think would be good on the site. One of those people who responded was Vickie Natale. We spoke for a while and Vickie agreed to an interview, and here we are!

After doing a bit of digging not only did I find Vickie to a really nice person but she is also a talent show winner! Vickie was the 2003 winner of Star Search but that’s enough spoilers from me.

Let’s find out a little more about Vickie Natale a fast rising star in the music industry.

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1) How did you get into music?

I think music found me in some way.  As a kid I always felt deeply and I was always writing about my teenage sadness and woes in a journal.  It felt pretty natural to put those woes to music.  I connected with the R&B that I heard on the radio and I would listen to songs over and over.  I joined any chorus or audition I could find.  Music was my emotional outlet and I needed it.

2) How would you describe your musical style to the casual listener?

I would say it’s soulful, jazzy, gritty and honest.

3) You are well known to the public after winning CBS’s Star Search in 2003, how did you find that journey and experience of being on the show?

I don’t know if I would say I am well known.  I have a decent following whom I love and I do hope to see my listening family grow.  I feel I have so much more to share with my listeners.  Star search gave me an opportunity to be heard on a mass scale to millions of viewers.  It was a great experience but it didn’t have the outcome I thought it would.  I was pretty young and it was the remake of the original TV show.  I got to hang out with some really cool folks in the music and entertainment industry who were very encouraging.  One of the coolest experiences was going to lunch with Arsenio hall after the show and him telling me to never stop singing.  I actually wrote a song with that title “Never Gonna Stop” which was inspired by his encouragement. Another cool experience was Naomi Judd Giving me the Star earrings she wore on the show and encouraging me as well.

 It took some digging but here’s Vickie on Star Search

4) You performed at Carnegie Hall in 2004, what was that like?

This was one of the most amazing experiences of my life.  Carnegie hall is such a beautiful space to sing in.  I sang one of my favorite songs “God bless the child” with the New York Pops Orchestra which is a 77 piece Orchestra! The sound went right through my bones.  It was amazing because at the time I was teaching at Mark Twain Middle school and they had all of my music students sitting in the audience and my high school music teacher Maxine Patarini who is like a second mom to me was so proud at the end of the show… She gave me a big hug with tears in her eyes.  It just was a happy and inspiring moment for me.

5)  You auditioned for the test pilot for the show ‘The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep’, do you have any interesting stories from this show?

I was casted for the test pilot which was never aired (Bummer) but I did get to hang out with Gloria Estefan for 3 days and get mentored by her.  She met my mom, my sisters and my cousins and we even had a big italian dinner which was a blast.  The show arranged for her to surprise me while I was giving a singing lesson.  Can you imagine that??? You are giving a singing lesson and Gloria Estefan walks in.  We all freaked. She was really sweet and caring.  I got to sing for her a whole bunch!

6) If you could duet with any one person dead or alive who would it be and why?

Allen Stone, Amy Winehouse or Aretha Franklin.

7) Do you have any tours lined up soon? If so are you going on tour with anyone else and where can we expect to see you play?

Currently I am booking for the spring and summer season.  Any venues, events (private or public) and music festivals can inquire about bookings at vickienatalemusic@gmail.com.   To keep updated on my shows the best way is to join my mailing list on http://www.vickienatale.com

8) What can we expect to see from you in the remaining months of 2015 and into 2016? 

I have been working pretty hard so I will be taking a short break and then I will start live broadcasting on my periscope account! I’ll be performing live, up close and personal versions of songs from my current album “Time Machine” which is available on itunes.

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9) Tell our readers one fun fact about yourself that they may not already know?

Well I just love adventure!  I am always day dreaming about a fun and crazy thing that I can do to quench my adventurous thirst.  I’m thinking I’m due for a skydive or a good mountain climb.

10) Finally what advice would you have any advice for an upcoming musician?

My advice to an upcoming musician would be to educate yourself as much as you can.  Learn about your craft and don’t be afraid to help others in the process.  It’s not about the fame.  Don’t let the fame get to your head or let your ego get in the way of your true purpose which is to make great music and do the best you can on the path you are on.  Find out who you are and don’t be afraid to be that and sing, write and play about it.   It’s going to get tough at times, feel the emotions, write about it and then pick yourself up, dust yourself off and keep going.  If you build it they will come.

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There you go readers, Vickie Natale.

Follow her on Twitter she’s http://www.twitter.com/vickienatale or Facebook on www.facebook.com/vickienatalemusic and tell him ‘Skatronixxx sent you!’ If you want to find out more about Vickie you can below:-

Links

http://www.vickienatale.com

http://www.twitter.com/vickienatale

http://www.facebook.com/vickienatalemusic

http://www.youtube.com/vickienatalemusic

http://www.periscope.tv/vickienatale

Itunes

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/vickie-natale/id6384389

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An Interview With Up And Coming Actor Johnny Sachon

Here’s Johnny!!!

As you know from my last article I spoke to actor Johnny Sachon about his film ‘Shadows’ and the prospect of how our obsession with technology could be used against us. I speak to alot of people before I work with them on the site and Johnny is a genuine hardworking down to earth guy with the same mindset as myself. We both a share common goal that if you want to succeed you have to have the drive and passion and actually go for it rather than waiting for life to hand you a break.

Let’s find out a little more about Johnny, I was lucky to have an interview with him and here we are!

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1) How did you get into acting?

My parents met at their local drama group, so I grew up around theatre and acting. I guess me being an actor was always on the cards. I did a little tv and film work growing up but it was attending drama school that sharpened my focus on screen acting.

2) You appeared in the film Shadows, I’ve seen the trailer and it looks like an interesting concept. How would you describe your character and the film to someone who has not seen it?

In essence the film deals with the privacy debate and is a dramatic extrapolation of what is already happening right now. Shadows is set in 2037, where a totalitarian British government are using all technology against the people for surveillance – TV’s, computers, phones… everything is compromised. A small group of rebels, led by my Character ‘Lee’, attempt to bring down the system in the name of freedom.

Lee is an idealist and a revolutionary. In the film we meet him in his mid twenties, years after his parents execution having been accused of working against the government. He is consumed by the loss of his parents and his need to re-estbalish personal freedom in the face of the repressive regime. Lee is calm, collected and constantly calculating but is also incredibly passionate, with a deep anger that drives him. He is the spark to ignite the revolution.

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 If you haven’t check out my article on Shadows, you need to read it NOW!

3) On Shadows you worked with director/writer Luke Armstrong who has worked on films such as Skyfall and Guardians of the Galaxy. What was it like being able to work with someone who has experience of working on such big films?

It was a fantastic experience working with Luke. He has a very clear vision about what he wants, in the development stage, while filming, in post and has an understanding of how to achieve that vision because of his experience. I learnt a lot about the technical side of film making, working at a hieght level, and in every stage of production – Even down to the number of individual components that make up a VFX shot to how the hollywood ‘look’ is achieved in the grade. Luke and I have now worked together several times since Shadows and I think that speaks for itself.

4) What was it like being involved in a science fiction film? Is this a genre you have always been interested in? Also quite a lot of ideas and modern day inventions actually have roots that are tied to science fiction, do you think that some of the ideas seen in the film we could see in the future?

I think for a film to be commercially successful, a clear genre can be really imported – even if there are a number of sub genres under that umbrella. I’ve found sci-fi to be a genre that allows the film maker to explore current issues without it being too ‘close to home’ – whether they’re exploring something like society’s obsession with the perfect appearance or having our personal privacy taken away from us to save us from a potential disaster. If the film is set in a future world, another planet or with another species, for example, the films message can be easier to absorb, rather than the, often harsh reality of simply holding up a mirror to the world. I’ve always been a fan of sci-fi films growing up so it was an absolute pleasure working on Shadows.  As I said earlier, Shadows is a dramatic extrapolation of what is already happening now into what might be. We’ve already seen that two way TV’s exist and that conversations have been monitored, potentially viewed, without permission. Drones are already being used widely and in wars for air strikes and phone hackings have been a widely publicised scandal. Sadly I imagine that many such ideas will be realised in the not too distant future.

5) You also appeared in the American horror film Rage: Midsummer’s Eve, what was that like and do you have any interesting stories from your time on set?

I worked on ‘Rage:Midsummer’s Eve’ shortly after graduating and it was my first experience on a larger budget independent movie. I never travelled much growing up so filming abroad, on an American movie, was an incredible experience and one that I will never forget. Holly, who plays ‘Jessica’ in Shadows, was the lead in Rage and we have been great friends ever since. Luke and our casting director loved the chemistry we had in the audition so Holly was cast as our lead woman in Shadows.

For Rage we filmed in Finland during the summer solstice – so there was perhaps an hour of semi-darkness around midnight but that was it! One night a few of us decided to go out to a club one evening. I remember being rather drunk and very confused stepping out of an underground club into the blazing sun at 4am. There was a scene in Rage in which the group of us friends, me included, go skinny dipping in a lake. Now, I’m not a shy person but the idea of stripping off in front of maybe 30 cast and crew made me a little nervous. In the end the scene was beautifully shot and was nothing to worry about at all. The wrap party took place at a beautiful open air lodge in the middle of know where. Im very much a town boy so this was a little scary for me but after a few drinks I ended up having a traditional Finnish sauna, followed by jumping straight into an absolutely stunning, secluded lake. It all sounds a little silly now but it was quite romantic at the time.

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 Not seen ‘Rage: Midsummer’s Eve’, check out the trailer here

 

6) You’ve appeared in television, film and theatre, how would you compare acting in these three different mediums?

I’ve found in TV you often spend more time working alone. There is very little time for rehearsals (if any) and filming is usually fast paced with only a few takes. Once I Embraced that, Ive found it to be quite a freeing experience as an actor because you just have to make decisions and go with it. In TV series the audience generally stay longer with the character(s), so get to see them before, during and after a life changing event. As an actor there is a lot of room to explore and develop the character as they change and grow – like any real person does.

Films are usually about the event or focused on one moment in a characters life – not so much before or after. There is little more rehearsal time,process and generally more time when filming. This means there is often more opportunity to explore various options as the character and actor within the world of the script. In theatre there is usually even more time to emerse yourself in the world of the play and the characters. It’s a slower, longer process with plenty of rehearsal. Again, it’s generally about a moment in the characters life’s but the thing about theatre is that it’s live. There is instant gratification from delivering a good performance and of course, there’s a hug buzz from the danger of it being live.

For me I’ve found something that changes for me between different mediums is my focus. In film it’s as though I’m performing to a single person and my focus must have pin point precision. TV can be a little more relaxed at times, I’m still incredibly focused but It’s as though I’m performing to a couple of people, rather than just the one. In theatre my focus widens, as the audience are often quite large, and I must reach every audience member.

7) As well as being an actor you’re also a producer how do you find the role as a producer differs to that of an actor?

I’ve found that in both acting and producing you must be self motivated even though they are very different roles. I try to separate the two as much as possible so that I can focus fully on either role. As a Producer you can be responsible for getting the film developed, getting it off the ground, bringing the cast and crew together, helping organise the shoot, work out budgets and ultimately you are responsible for everything. On bigger productions there are many different producers with varying responsibilities- but on smaller productions the roles tend to cross over. It’s defiantly not the same experience or rush I get from acting but it’s incredibly satisfying seeing a film come to together from start to finish and being a big part of that.

8) If you could be in one existing film, what film and character would you choose and why? 

That’s a very hard question – There are so many great films and characters out there. I’d love the challenge of playing a dangerous, complex character like Heath Ledgers Joker in The Dark Knight. I still find his performance fanscintating as it’s so varied and the audience never know what he’s going to do next – which makes him truly dangerous and exciting to watch. Or I’d love a situation where I had to complete immerse myself in a character and change myself entirely. For example, like Jake Gyllenhaal in Southpaw. I don’t get moved by films easily but his portrayal of Billy Hope was incredible. He trained for months as a fighter, to a professional standard for the role and his on screen chemistry with Rachel McAdams was just incredible. Generally I want a character to stretch me or challenge me in some way or another. As a rule, if a role or a project scares me then it’s a good sign. Im following the careers of Michael Fassbender, Jake Gillyard, Tom Hardy and Jack O Connel closely and I’m aiming to have a similarly varied career.

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 Could Johnny be the next Magneto? Why the hell not!

9) What can we expect to see from you in the remaining months of 2015 and into 2016? 

Monday December at 10am I’m releasing a recent collaboration with Director Luke Armstrong. Spy Thriller – ‘The service’ with Brian Bovell ( Unforgotten, Holby City, Hollyoaks ) Sol Heras (Coronation street, Hollyoaks, Rock Rivals) Katie Goldfinch ( Shadows, The Midnight Beast) and myself.

 http://www.inspired-pictures.co.uk/service.html

Luke and I have been developing a feature length film based on Shadows the short film and now have a great script. I’m currently working toward securing funding for the feature film and I’m positive you’ll be hearing more about this very soon.

In early 2016 I’ll be appearing as ‘Lee’ in the world’s first truly cinematic interactive feature-length movie ‘LateShift’. To be released in cinemas and the app store in early 2016. This film is a gamechanger and could potentially revolutionise the way in which films are made and enjoyed.

http://lateshift-movie.com

10) Tell our readers one fun fact about yourself that they may not already know?

 In 2011 I competed in the Natural Power Lifting Championships and placed for the European finals.

11) Finally what advice would you have for an upcoming actress or actor?

Stay proactive and be persistent. It’s a business and a craft. Keep creative.

 

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Here’s Johnny! Be sure to check him out and don’t be shy tell him ‘Skatronixxx told me to say hi! ‘

• Follow Johnny on Twitter: @JohnnySachon
• Connect with Johnny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnnySachonActor/

• Check out his official website: http://johnnysachon.com/

An Interview With Our News Reporter @mitch_rated

The names mitch_rated, @mitch_rated

Chances are if you’re a frequest visitor to the site you would have sadly seen my name appear on less and less articles but on the bright side you would have seen more articles appear with a different name attached.

The name’s mitch_rated, @mitch_rated ! Mitch aka @mitch_rated has been an invaluable addition to the site in the last couple of months providing the site with fresh off the press news covering all your favourite geekdoms. This was something that I was wanting to do but was unable to do as I am juggling another full time job and being a parent to Skatronixxx Jr, along with doing the feature articles, interviews and background stuff on the site.

Mitch is a friend of a friend but over time through shared interests and commitments to the site I’ve come to think of him as a good friend too.

I know a little about @mitch_rated and now it’s your time too, let’s meet @mitch_rated .

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1) How did you get into writing, and what can we expect to see from you on http://www.skatronixxx.com ?

I’ve been writing since college. I wrote a screenplay for a Tv assignment involving Zombies and I was bitten by the writing bug, or maybe Zombie would be more apt, and have been writing ever since.

2) Do you have any interests or hidden talents outside of blogging? For example are you a secret jewel thief or ninja samurai warrior?

I’m a dope break dancer.

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3) What’s your top 3 fandoms? For example mine are Doctor Who, Ghostbusters and anything to do with Captain America (he’s like me but American!)

Been a Whedon-Fan ever since Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The show nabbed me at the right time, encapsulating Horror with comedy and gave me the prospect that High School was going to be fun …

it failed to prepare me for the distinct lack of Monsters though, teachers not included.

Love the Star Wars franchise since my Dad took me to a re-release of a New Hope in cinema. Before then I had no prior knowledge of the films besides the cool-swooshy-light-swords, so it was good to get context.

The X-Men comics have been an important constant in my life. They were not only the first comics that got me hooked on the medium but they instilled morals and sensibilities that guided me through my early adolescent.

4) What’s the most famous celeb you have met? For example I’ve met Jason Momoa, Danny Glover, Lou Ferrigno and Ernie Hudson. How about you?

My other ‘real’ job is a hot bed for minor celebrities who I have rubbed shoulders with, but the most famous-ish was probably Joey Essex, who was a real grumpus.

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5) If a film was made of your life, who would play you and what would the film called?

Ed Norton should play an older me and the film would be called “I know Right” and it will have a Big Fish style narrative.

6) Ghostbusters remake, will it surprise us or disappoint us?

A bit of both because I can’t see fans of the original Ghostbusters (especially those that hate the sequel) liking the nostalgia aspect without any of the characters they love. That being said I think the movie will surprise people especially with such a strong cast behind it.

7) What’s better Star Trek or Star Wars?

Never been a fan of the Star Trek Tv series but I dig the JJ. Abrams films. Overall though, Star Wars
wins.

8) Who’s your favourite Doctor Who and why?

Matt Smith because I haven’t watched Doctor Who since he left … sorry Skatronixxx

9) Have you got any goals for the remaining part of 2015 and into 2016?

I have my first WWE live show coming up with NXT Takeover London and of course Star Wars The Force Awakens. After that though, roll on 2016 and all that the future holds

10) Finally it’s time for the ultimate question! If you had to pick one and you couldn’t have the other ever again, what would you pick, bacon, cheese or time travel?

Oh thats easy, Time Travel. I’ll find other foodie goodness to replace them.

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So here we are, our news reported @mitch_rated , I for one would like to say I would be lost without your hard work and commitment to the cause if we go full time, there’s no one else I’d rather have as my deputy!

Shadows – An Interview With Johnny Sachon

They’re watching, be afraid ….

As you’re aware many of the sources for the interviews  for my site come from my twitter page. I either email people asking if they’d be be interested to appear or like my good friends over at Internity they reach out an contact me. About a week ago I recieved an email from Johnny saying he liked my site,  and was wondering if I’d be interested in doing an interview for the site.

Naturally I checked out his twitter page out of curiosity, the header on his twitter account caught my eye, it simply read ‘SHADOWS’ and there was a picture of an eye. This piqued my interest and after a few back and forth emails I agreed not to do one, but two interviews to help promote Johnny and his film Shadows.

What do you get if you mix an up and coming actor/producer, a director/writer with experience working on films such as Skyfall and Guardians of the Galaxy along with a combined cast and crew whose credits include SkyFall, Iron man 3, World War Z, Superman,Guardians of the Galaxy, 300, The monuments men, Edge Of Tomorrow, Jupiter Ascending, Homeland, 24 and Casualty? Add in a plot set in a Dystopian future that features scarily close to home and I for one could see happening in the not to distant future (I won’t give to many spoilers you’ll have to read about it below.) You get Shadows. With a cast whose combined credits read like a who’s who of Hollywood films you have to at least be curious. Check out the trailer below:-

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The official press release states that. ‘After premiering at the London Sci-Fi Festival this year Shadows is now doing its festival run. Since then ithas been selected for numerous festivals internationally and won several awards. There has been such positive feedback and a call for more that, while continuing the festival run, Johnny and Luke have developed a feature length version of the flm expanding on the ideas and characters explored in the short movie. With the frst draft completed and revisions in progress, pitches to producers and studios being organised, Johnny and Luke are determined to take Shadows forward and look forward to making their first feature film.’

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1) How did you get into writing/producing and where did the idea for the film Shadows come from?

Luke and I worked together previously on a few other films with mutual friends and decided that we wanted to make a film together. We basically started off by throwing ideas around until something stuck. Luke follows the news closely and Shadows was essentially inspired by the news headlines at this time. — The Edwards Snowdon case, the phone hacking , etc.

On most of the shorts I’ve produced I’ve been involved in the development process and with the script to some extent, at times even at the conceptual stages. Shadows was the first time I’d seriously collaborated on a script, working on the dialogue, character development and structure of a film. I’ve actually just collaborated with an actress, writing a really exciting second short film and me taking the lead writing this time.

I’ve always been proactive with my career – I believe that, while some are lucky, the rest of us have to make our own luck. As an actor I think it’s important to spend time networking, building relationships and connections — and nurturing them. Working regularly with talented people who are also your friends is simply an awesome situation and one that I would like to be a regular thing in the future.

With independent productions you must be prepared to go the extra mile as a producer, sometimes further. You need the stamina and commitment to see the film through and get it over the finish line and beyond – I feel this is one of my strongest assets as a Producer. And of course being able to go the extra mile as an actor — my mind set is I do whatever I need to do, to get the job done — within reason. As long as the audience buy the performance that’s what matter. With all that in mind I think Producing was a natural step for me.

2) How would you describe the film to someone who has not heard of it?

Shadows depicts the UK government using virtually all digital technology for surveillance and control over the general population, becoming a totalitarian state. By the year 2037, the British government, along with many others, has become an autocratic dictatorship. In order to control dissent and prevent a civil war, the government exercises a policy of automated surveillance of the entire population through all smart electronic devices and a drone program called ‘The Shadow Initiative’. Discreet drones are used to shadow people of significant interest. The story revolves around two characters names Lee and Jess. The young couple are quintessential revolutionaries, they’re romantic in their ideology and their relationship is built on this emotional connection to the hope of a better future.

Shadows was inspired with ideas ripped straight from the news headlines and is essentially a dramatic extrapolation of what is already happening into what could happen in the not too distant future.

 

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3) The film was funded via a Kickstarter project, how did you find raising the funds for the film via kickstarter and do you have any advice or pearls of wisdom for any other budding film makers struggling to raise funds on the site?

We found that most of the money raised came from family, friends and people who wanted to see us do well. We were very lucky to attract the attention of a generous investor via Kickstarter as he liked our pitch video and the films Luke has worked on definitely caught peoples attention. We bombarded every and anyone that would listen with our Kickstarter campaign. You can’t have an ego with theses things or be shy about it-get it in front of anyone that will listen. You never know who is going to back you, we were pleasantly surprised by some of the people that supported us. Make an effort with your perks and make sure you deliver on sending them , etc. Be persistent, update people on your projects progress and obviously thank them for their generosity — sounds like an obvious one but I’ve seen people forget with the chaos of post prod and getting the film out there , etc.

4) Although the film has a relatively low budget compared to that of the Hollywood, from the clips I’ve seen the special effects are pretty damn impressive. How easy did you find it making a science-fiction film on a smaller budget?

I had made a sci-fi short film the year before on practicality no budget for the sci-fi London 48hour film competition. However, Shadows was an entirely different project all together and on a much grander scale. We set shadows in the ‘not to distant future’ so that we didn’t have to change too make of the appearance of London – the subjects it tackles are also particularly relative right now, so setting it in 2037 seemed feasible.

We were very fortunate that Luke has worked on such successful films and is a particularly talented VFX artist himself — completing over 60 VFX shots himself in Shadows. A few of his work colleagues were also generous enough to help us out and work on the VFX. Long before the shoot, in fact before pre-production really began we filmed some test footage of me looking round a street corner at a mothership drone to see if we could actually achieve what we wanted and to the standard we wanted it. Luckily it all went well, so we got moving on pre-production.

 

5) After reading the press release for the film, it seemed like you put in A LOT of blood, sweat and tears into the film. How happy are you with the finished project?

We did indeed. I think, considering the constraints we had ( we shot everything in 4 days, over two weekends and on a 5k budget ) I’m incredibly proud of the ambitious film we made. I think with any film maker, and especially anyone who is a bit of a perfectionist, there will always be little things you’d have liked to have had more time on etc but everything is a learning experience. I think we’ve achieved an exciting, entertaining film that allowed us to explore the themes of surveillance, gage the quality of film we could produce and a film I hope everyone will see the potential in for a bigger picture.

6) The film premiered at the London Sci-Fi Festival this year, how did you find that experience, and what was the initial reaction of the people who saw Shadows?

Premiering at London Sci-Fi was exactly what we had hoped for and there was an overwhelming positive response from the audience. One of festival founders is actually touring the film with a handful of his other favourites at sci-fi conventions he visits around the world over the next three years. So many film makers who have premiered at the festival have gone onto great things and it’s very much the stablished home of Sci-fi film in the UK. Gareth Edwards’ success began at London sci-fi and I believe Luke is following a similar path as he has proven that he’s both a talented Director and VFX artist, successfully able to produce high quality, commercially appealing film on a minimal budget.

7) The film is now doing its festival run. What kind of festivals has it been at and how have you found that experience and where can we expect to see it next?

Although Shadows isn’t a typical festival film and is quite commercial in its appeal, it has been really well received at many festivals internationally, winning a few awards a long the way too. We’re now incredibly excited to be releasing the film early Jan 2016 for everyone to enjoy.

8) Is it true that you have been working on a feature length version of the film and is that something we can expect to see in the future?

We have indeed. The feature script is written and we’re currently talking to studios and investors. I’m working hard to secure funding to get Shadows the feature made and I’m positive you’ll be hearing much more about it very soon.

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Thanks for the interview Johnny. I know us here at Skatronixxx.com wish you and the rest of the gang associated with Shadows the best and hope it’s a huge success!

Interested in the film? Find out more below:-

• View the Shadows trailer on the official website: http://www.Shadowsuk.com
• Follow Johnny on Twitter: @JohnnySachon
• Follow Shadows on Twitter: @ShadowsTheMovie
• Connect with Shadows on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/London20137