I think this might be better than Harry Potter – Skatronixxx
J.K Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them has been something of an enigma since the announcement that the adaptation of the Comic Relief book written back in 2001 was going into production. Aside from casting news, nothing really has been reported on story context or new characters that Harry Potter fans are itching to meet.
Now finally Entertainment Weekly revealed that primary protagonist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne), an english born magi-zoologist. Will transverse the magical world of 1926 finding himself in New York for a very specific purpose, of which the studio is keeping tight lipped about. Let the rumour mill fly on the one.
Armed with a familiar TARDIS like bag (which Hermonie carried around in Deathly Hallows) containing ‘expansive habitats for a collection of rare and endangered magical creatures’ he’s collected from all around the world. Newt’s arrival in New York is met with hostility as he discovers that the Witches and Wizards of America hiding in fear of the non-magical community (called “No-Maj” rather than Muggles) for fear of magical exposure. The film will show the ‘story of what happens when this uniquely skilled English wizard travels to wiz-phobic America and a variety of his creatures, some quite dangerous … get out of their case.’ If Jurassic World is anything to go by expect lots of running and screaming … but far less dinosaurs, maybe?
We also gain much more information of the characters that we will meet in Fantastic Beasts including Katherine Waterston’s Porpentina ‘Tina’ Goldstein (pictured above left) described as an ‘ambitious’ employee of the Magical Congress of the United States (presumably Americas answer to the Ministry of Magic), who ‘longs to fight for what’s right.’ Alongside Tina will be her younger sister Queenie Goldstein (Alison Sudol, pictured above right) “a big-hearted free-spirit” who also posses the ability to read minds. The film will also feature the first muggle to have prominent role in a Harry Potter film in the form of Dan Folger’s Jacob Kowalski. An ‘optimistic No-Maj (aka Muggle) factory worker/aspiring baker’, who is stumbles upon the world of magic when he meets Newt.
Rounding up the cast is the nefarious Mary Lou, a ‘narrow-minded leader of the fanatical Second Salemers, a group looking to expose and destroy wizards and witches.’ Played by Samantha Morton, Mary Lou will be joined by Ezra Miller as her “troubled adopted son” Credence, of which not much is known about his character or his alliances. Colin Farrell will also star as Graves, ‘a powerful auror and the right-hand man of the American wizarding world’s president.’
With Fantastic Beasts reported to be the first in a prequel Trilogy, the film certainly has a lot to live up too when it opens in theatres November 18, 2016.
Recasting Marvels Avengers
January 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
If you had to recast The Avengers, who would you pick?
Ok it’s time for my next blog. I’ll admit (and apologise) I haven’t written anything for a little while but those of you who know me, know that I have been busy moving hoise and that kinda consumes your life! Now that I am in my nice new house and everything is more or less sorted, I thought I’d writer another blog for you as I’m nice like that 🙂
The real question was what to write? I had a couple of ideas floating around in my mind but I wasn’t sure what one to do. So I took the question to you and decided to let you choose! How did I let you choose? Well chances are that 99% of you reading this, have a twitter account and you follow me on there. Twitter have recently introduced a new feature, where we can set up a vote.
The choices were ‘Recasting The Avengers’ or ‘One Series Shows’, you the people voted and chose ‘Recasting The Avengers’. So here I am with my latest blog, picke dby you, my #SkatFamily I hope you like it!
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Iron Man – Matt Bomer
Most peoples pick for a new Iron Man is Bradley Cooper but I think Matt would be an awesome choice
The media seem to have jumped on the idea of Bradley Cooper becoming the next Iron Man. True he has the combination of goodlooks, action hero pedigree and humour that make up the role of Iron Man. For me I decided to choose someone who many people may go WHO??? Or may disagree with me at first but after sitting down and thinking about it, they’ll go yeah he’s a good choice and that is Matt Bomer. All I’ll say is he possess all the same attributes as Bradley Cooper is two years younger, still don’t agree with me, go and watch his portrayal as Luc in Tru Calling.
Captain America – Jensen Ackles
He turned down the role of Hawkeye but would he better suited as Cap?
it’s a well known fact that Jensen turned down the role of Hawkeye in the first Avengers film. The role eventually wound up going to Jeremy Renner. I kept trying to picture Jensen as Hawkeye and sadly it just didn’t fit. For some reason my mind went onto Jensen as Captain America. I mean imagine Dean from Supernatural but kicking ass in the red, white and blue of Cap, it just fits doesnt it? For Cap you need someone who isn’t a overly muscley kinda guy, but can hold their own and occasionally inject humour into the role. For me no one is a better mix then Jensen Ackles.
Thor – Alexander Skarsgard
Let’s have a proper Scandanavian Thor instead of an Aussie one
Ok yes I know it may seem a tad obvious but I’m sorry Thor is not Australian and no matter how much the current Thor tries to sound NOT Australian, it just can’t escape him. So I say go with someone who has the actual Scandanavian blood line and that is Alexander Skarsgard . Most people will recognise him as the charasmatic Eric Northman from tv series True Blood. Eric Northman liked to think he is a god, Thor IS a god. So yeah it may just be a coincidence about Alexander’s bloodline but to be honest I would have picked him anyway. He has the perfect combination of humour, kickassness and seriousness roled into one with the ability to play a character with a god like complex. Plus he looks ok-ish with long blonde hair. So for me there is only one Thor, heck get him in the next Avengers film!
The Incredible Hulk – Stephen Moyer
We saw him combat his inner demons as Bill Compton, I’d like to see him do the same with Bruce Banner
I know what you’re thinking, oh Skat you have picked two True Blood characters in a row, that’s lazy picking and thinking. Well no it’s not if you hear my reasons for doing so. After picking Thor I then toyed with the idea of Ryan Kwanten (Sookies younger) brother as Hawkeye. Yes that would probably be a good choice but I don’t want my version of The Avengers to become a TB alumni fest. I then moved onto Bill Compton and the actor who played the vampire known for struggling with his inner demons Stephen Moyer. I was then thinking about how much Bill Compton and Bruce Banner had in common in both stuggling to combat the rage that can consume them. From the similarities I then imagined Stephen as Bruce and the idea was born! I for one could not think of another Bruce replacement other than Stephen.
Black Widow – Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt in a catsuit? Yes please!
Emily Blunt as a red headed Black Widow in a catsuit *drools* no other explanation needed. Heck the film could just be her, running around for an hour, that would leave one happy Skatronixxx.
Hawkeye – Sam Huntington
Could the little jungle archer boy from Jungle 2 Jungle be an archer again?
You may be thinking who is this guy and to be honest you’d probably be right, but after I tell you he was the little guy from the 1997 film Junge 2 Jungle all grown up. You’d probably go OH HIM followed by DAMN now I feel old. Since starring as Mimi-Siku, Sam Huntington has gone to to play other various roles most notably the werewolf Josh Levison in Syfy’s American remake of Being Human. I decided to go with Sam’s versatility and I wanted a more younger Hawkeye less gritty and bitter than the current version. Think more like a cross between Robin and Nightwing from the DC universe but older. Plus this guy has been shooting arrows since 1997. Who knows maybe we could go with the back story of Mimi-Siku growing up and joining The Avengers!
Nick Fury – Lawrence Fishburne
I’m here to talk about the Avengers, I have a blue pill and red pill
This was one role that I almost had to admit defeat in recasting. I toyed with numerous ideas but none seemed a right fit. That was until I was watching a repeat of CSI and Lawrence Fishburne came on my tv screen. Lawrence is most notably known for his portrayal as Morbius in The Matrix series. I think that if Lawrence was able to combine the mystique of Morbius with the down to eart reality of Jack Crawford. You’d get an awesome Nick Fury. Failing that bring Clark Gregg on board and have him as a straight up replacement.
Loki – Tom Hiddleston
Seriously who else could be Loki?
I’m sorry I couldn’t come up with another choice, well actually I’m not sorry. There’s only one man for me who can be Loki and that is Tom Hiddleston. I sat down and thought for about 30 minutes on who would be an excellent Loki but I just couldn’t think of anyone. That is testament to the awesome portrayal of Loki. Few people truly own roles and another one I can think of is James Marsters from Buffy as Spike. So for me there is only one Loki. Long live Loki, I pledge my allegiance to your cause!
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So there we have it, the cast of Marvels The Avengers recast by me. Do you agree? Disagree? Have any choices of your own? As always let me know by following me on twitter @skatronixxx and have your say!
BBC Producing ‘His Dark Materials Trilogy’ for TV
January 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Who else is psyched about this? – Skatronixxx
The BBC announced that they will be producing a new adaptation of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy. This of course wouldn’t be the first time that Pullman’s children’s fantasy novel about the relationship of science and theology has been adapted. With the novel making its big screen debut in 2006’s The Golden Compass.
Although many will remember that the film starring Daniel Craig, Nicole Kidman and Dakota Blue Richards was critical panned on release. That doesn’t seem to have dampened the spirits of the author himself who revealed: ‘It’s been a constant source of pleasure to me to see this story adapted to different forms.’ Speaking with BBC news, Pullman expressed his enthusiasm for his work being adapted for television, explaining that ‘In recent years we’ve seen how long stories on television [-] can reach depths of characterisation and heights of suspense by taking the time for events to make their proper impact and for consequences to unravel.’ Pullman continued, ‘And the sheer talent now working in the world of long-form television is formidable. For all those reasons I’m delighted at the prospect of a television version of His Dark Materials.’
The trilogy, consisting of three books The Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass, each will be adapted with production taking place in Wales with Bad Wolf and New Line at its helm.
His Dark Materials has been has been published in more than 40 languages and has sold nearly 17.5 million copies worldwide. Its theologist themes has often been at logger heads with the Church of England with The Golden Compass feature film prompting numerous campaigns to boycott the film on release resulting in much of the controversial elements of the book to hit the cutting room floor. With the BBC funded by taxpayers money, it will be interesting to see if pressure from outside groups will force their hand resulting in another diluted adaptation.
Are you excited for another adaptation of His Dark Materials? Have you read the books yourself? Sound off on Twitter and as always, for all your BBC-Book-Adaptation news, stick with @mitch_rated only on Skatronixxx.com
Van Helsings Daughter Comes To SyFy
January 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Van Helsing WITHOUT Hugh Jackman ? Hmm – Skatronixxx
SyFy announced they have ordered 13 new episodes of Director Neil LaBute’s (In the Company of Men) new series that looks to bring the Dracula Myth back to Tv.
LaBute will serve as writer and show-runner on the SyFy series that looks to create a new-spin on the Dracula lore. Which will see the enigmatic Vampire showdown with the original novel’s hero and perpetual nemesis Van Helsing’s daughter.
Van Helsing will follow Vanessa Helsing who is resurrected after five years dead, to find the world she once knew dominated by vampires. She becomes humanities last best hope for survival after discovering that she possess a unique power over the horde of bloodsucking fiends.
Deadline reports that the series begins production January 2016 in Vancouver with the series scheduled for a fall 2016 debut. Chad Oakes, Co-Chairman of Calgary-based Nomadic Pictures (Fargo, Hell on Wheels) who are developing the series. Explains that ‘Van Helsing represents a new mythology in sci-fi by challenging traditional vampire rules. The series is unique in exploring a world completely dominated by vampires, while the human characters have to learn the importance of working together to ensure their survival.’
So are you excited for a new Vampire series? Is this just Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets The Walking Dead?
Sound off on Twitter and as always, stick with @mitch_rated only on Skatronixxx.com.
Star Trek Is Returning To Tv
January 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
It’s coming back , are you excited? -Skatronixxx
Star Trek is bolding going where a fair few series have gone before as CBS revealed that the seminal sci-fi adventure-series is returning to a small screen near you. This will be the first new series for Trekkies since the prequel Enterprise ended in 2005.
CBS reported that Alex Kurtzman (Transformers, Fringe) will serve as executive producer and that new episodes will be available via their digital outlet CBS Access All Areas following the one-off season premiere. This will be the first original series to be developed for U.S audiences via the digital format which currently costs $6 per month. CBS Access All Areas was the first major television network to launch a Netflix style form of programming for a one off subscription fee that allowed fans to gain access to vintage and new shows.
CBS explained that the show will ‘introduce new characters seeking imaginative worlds and new civilisations,’ while exploring ‘dramatic contemporary themes.’ Its is also worth noting that Kurtzman co-wrote and produced the J.J Abrams lead Star Trek movies which CBS confirmed will not be connected to the new series. CBS also announced that the new series will ‘be distributed concurrently for television and multiple platforms around the world by CBS Studios International.’ No word on what the new series will be about yet but with the highly successful Ronald D. Moore re-imagined Battlestar Galactica giving a contemporary spin on the sci-fi genre. Could Star Trek be going down the same root?
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Supergirl Pilot Review
January 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s Superman, oh wait I mean Supergirl – Skatronixxx
What holds Supergirls pilot together, another origin episode as par the course with superhero Tv.Is the title girl herself Kara Zor-El’s (Melissa Benoist) adorkable-ever-so-loveable personality. Does that sound like a knock on the episode, it shouldn’t be because when your lead actress does the job you hire her to do, your on to a winner.
Talking of wins, the idea to show Kara as a 20-something working a crap-shoot of a job just looking to find her place in the world, grounds what could easily be (excuse the pun) an out of this world story. And to surround her with similar individuals that are so real they could very well be your best friend work well as counter balance to more comic-book elements of the show. Oh and did I mention Jimmy (sorry James) Olsen (Mehcad Brooks) is a hottie now.
In a nut shell the episode sets up the ground work for much of the series procedural case (or Big Bad) of the week with Kara falling in (literally) with the DEO. A black-ops government organisation that has known about Kara since her arrival on Earth and inform our super-heroine that when her ship fell into and escaped the Phantom Zone, she brought a big prison ship with her. Of course, full of big-bad alien criminals that are preparing Earth for ‘The Generals’ arrival. Nice work Kara.
Wisely not much of our time is spent with the hokey-DEO, instead we see our Supergirl traverse the perils of a rookie hero on the job. From a wardrobe-costume-choosing montage scene alongside her BFF Winn (Jeremy Jordan) to saving the residents of National City. It isn’t long until Kara must embrace who she is and take down this weeks big bad in the form of Vartox (Owain Yeoman), our introduction into a shadower evil that undoubtedly will serve as an over-arching villainous team that threatens Earth.
Overall the second half of the episode can’t hope but compete with that scene of Kara saving the airline as she heroically manoeuvres it through a suspension bridge, a suitable stand-out scene that introduces Supergirl to the world. It’s not say that the episode decreases in quality as the pacing, look and tone of the episode maintains. Its just that I worry the show may suffer due to budget constraints in the future, with her final fight with Vartox a little too grounded for my liking.
Cue trademark glasses
My only major gripe is the characters assertions to knock us over the head that Supergirl is well, a girl. I understand that this series is breaking ground as the first major female lead DC Tv show but it isn’t the first female lead Tv show ever. So when characters feel the need to remind us of this fact, the charm quickly falls away and becomes obnoxious. I mean, if Tv audiences are surprised that a female can lead a show, where have they been? Step forward Buffy Summers for starters.
Talking of Buffy, the show smacks of Buffy the Vampire Slayer potential. Which as a huge fan of the Scoobies, gives me hope as a continued watcher of Supergirl. Of course I want the show to stand on its own but with more than a fair few trademarks that made Buffy a hit on display, the future is bright for our daughter of Krypton.
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Power Rangers Names Are Revealed
January 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Could the NEW Rangers be wearing these familiar outfits?
Rumours continue to circulate Lionsgate Power Rangers movie as new reports of changes to the film and character names are revealed.
Sources at Collider report that the film is going through a few changes while the cast is still being recruited; which includes the movie being retitled as ‘Saban’s Power Rangers’ as series co-creator and business magnate Haim Saban looks to attach his name to the picture.
New character names have also been attached to Saban’s Power Rangers, confirming that the film won’t be a reboot as initially thought. This revelation is in line with a previous report that the film would take place within the continuity established by the long running TV show. It is also worth noting that the list below includes the Zords, big robotic machines that fans of the Mighty Morphin’ series will be familair with have been assigned to the new team of Power Rangers.
Callum Oliver – The Red Ranger / Tyrannosaurus
Priya Patel – The Pink Ranger / Pterodactyl
Brian Olson – The Blue Ranger / Triceratops
Oscar Fernandez – The Black Ranger / Mastodon
Teyana Jones – The Yellow Ranger – Sabretooth Tiger
Although not a reboot, the list does suggest that the film will rely heavily on the 90’s nostalgia of the Mighty Morphin’ series as it is the most identifiable when someone thinks about the Power Rangers and the dinosaur theme of the first series. It is also interesting to point out that the Red Ranger Callum Oliver has the same surname as fan favourite Tommy Oliver (Jason David Frank), the original Green and White Ranger. Given the popularity of that character it can’t be merely a coincidence. COuld the new Red Ranger be his son?
Supergirl Debuts Strong For CBS
January 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
She can save me any day – Skatronixxx
The much criticised Supergirl flew out to a huge audience on CBS, grossing 12.94 million viewers for its pilot episode. Making it the strongest debut for any new show this fall season and the highest rated show based on a comic-book property this century.
Just this past week, creator and show-runner Greg Berlanti spoke with IGN and expressed the trouble in pleasing the often harsh and critical fans. ‘In TV, in general, the more you try and please everybody, the less people you please. So if we all just please ourselves and create a Supergirl show that we would all be excited by and we would all want to watch, hopefully that translates to a broader audience.’
Given that show has already surpassed Fox’s Gotham in the ratings for any of its episode, or any other DC property current/past for that matter. Berlanti and executive producer Ali Adler certainly have cause to smile, with Adler revealing in the interview that, ‘I think we want to reach our hands out to people who love comic books – It’s like an embracing hug to all. Please come in and sit. There is something for all of you out there. It’s an action show. It’s a romantic comedy. It’s a genre show. And hopefully we’ll get families in there to enjoy it.’
Andrew Kriesberg, co-creator alongside Berlanti on not only Supergirl but Arrow and The Flash too, expressed his welcome of fan criticism. ‘We’re those uber fans too. We are about these characters. David Nutter, who directed The Flash and Arrow pilots, said the opposite of love is not hate, it’s apathy. – So for some of the shade that’s been thrown our way, on this pilot, it still seems like even the people who have misgivings about it are excited about it. That’s always exciting. The worst thing you can do when you put so much time and energy and this much love into something and no one cares.’
When you look at the numbers, Supergirls 12.94 million viewership pummels fellow DC properties with Fox’s Gotham managing to generate 8.2 million for its pilot in 2014. The Flash whipped up a 4.83 million on the CW and the now cancelled Constantine only managing to conjure up 4.28 million for NBC when they both debuted last year. Easily the most successful of Berlanti and Kriesberg’s Tv Dc-universe is Arrow which debuted lower than any other show at only 4.14 million in 2012. So what does this mean for Supergirls future?
Who’s next Kurt as The Riddler? – Skatronixxx
With fan criticism before the show aired at an all-time high, its reasonable to assume that fan curiosity added a boost in numbers alongside ardent Supergirl fans and the casual viewers. Factor in NBC’s family friendly audience, it seems that the humble story of girl reaching for the stars (and her cape) resonates with viewers looking for light hearted crime-fighting that they can’t find anywhere else. But will the momentum stay strong for Kara Zor-el? With that other Krypton-Exiled show Smallville steadily losing fans over the course of its 10 season run. We will have to see if Superman’s cousin has the staying power keep the numbers high each and every week.
With Supergirl debuting this week (Thursday October 29) on Sky1, stick with @mitch_rated for my review of the pilot episode only on Skatronixxx.com.
Harley Quinn & The Enchantress Get More Than They Bargain For In Suicide Squad
January 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Damn those eyes are scary *runs away* – Skatronixxx
In the new issue of Empire Magazine, supermodel and super-powered Cara Delevingne sat down to discuss her characters history in David Ayer’s Suicide Squad. ‘She’s an ancient sorceress, a feral being. She’s been trapped for so long and now she’s finally let out.’ From the trailer already released, Enchantress starts life as June Moore. An archaeologist who enters a mysterious cave only to exit transformed for the worst. ‘June is an adventure-seeker who’s always wanted some excitement. And she gets what she wished for, in an terrible way.’
But June Moore isn’t the only character in DC’s team-up film to face a rough ride ahead. One Harley Quinn is in for a rough ride as director David Ayer explains. ‘It’s about her breaking free of The Joker and becoming this fully actualized, independent person. That really is a metaphor for everyone’s journey here.’
As Harley tries to break free from The Jokers influence she may find solace in the unlikeliest of places. “Harley is the biggest troublemaker, but Deadshot’s actually eyeballing her a little bit. There’s a pretty ragged romantic triangle there,” revealed Will Smith who plays the infamous assassin-for-hire.
I gotta say she looks hotter in the ‘after’ pic – Skatornixxx
Will Smith also imparted information regarding his characters troubled backstory leading into the events of Suicide Squad. “As the movie opens, he has a really big career score. He’s looking to turn over a new leaf with his daughter after the hit, but it goes wrong. It goes terribly, terribly wrong. And it lands him in Belle Reve for life.”
With Suicide Squad opening on 5 August 2016, you have plenty of time stick with @mitch_rated for all your villainous news only on Skatronixxx.
An Interview With The Brains Behind ‘Internity’ Joey Adams
January 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I don’t think I’ve ever seen Joey not smile! Then again if i had those pearly whites *jealous*
As part of the ongoing promotion I am doing for Joey Adams and ‘Internity’, I thought I’d offer you an interview with the brains of the operation Joey himself! Incase you need a remidner check out the video below *hint hint* check out the video!
OMG it’s Deanna Troi and Worf from Star Trek: TNG
As you know from previous interviews and articles, both myself and Joey have a lot of shared interested but I thought I’d give you an oppertunity to get to know him like I know him. He’s an awesome guy, so let’s help make his show a reality! Who knows if I keep promoting him, he may offer me a cameo in an episode haha!
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1) How did you get into acting and writing?
I’ve wanted to be an actor probably since birth, but at least for as long as I can remember. I got my SAG card, (the American film actor’s union) in a commercial when I was five. As for writing, I never really intended writing to be my career, I still don’t. It’s just something I do as a hobby and, occasionally, I get other people involved. [laughs]
2) You’re currently working on ‘Internity’, how would you describe your character and the show? Also as ‘Internity’ is your brainchild how did you come up with the idea for the show?
The show is about group of intern doctors at a Portland, Oregon hospital trying to survive “intern hell,” which is the rough patch of a new doctor’s life where they work insane hours and feel like they’ll never get their medical license. It’s a play on words; the “eternity” of being an intern. My character, Dr. Nate, is a twenty-five year-old intern who was just promoted to Chief Intern. The problem with Nate is, although he’s very bright, he’s sort of an overgrown child who hasn’t really matured yet. His emotional development seems to have stunted in primary school. His other problem, he’s fanboy and pop culture junkie. He’s prone to daydreams, night dreams and imagined fantasy scenes which include the real actors from his favorite television programs, films and comic cons in guest star roles. It’s sort of a T.V. fan’s dream really. We’re using this as a device to give us the ability to have, essentially, every actor, character, movie or show we’ve every loved featured on our show! [laughs]
We’re trying to do something new here, which is, we want to make the first actor-created, fan-funded television series ever picked up by a network. As you know, we’re raising money on indiegogo.com. We have some great cast involved, Marina Sirtis from ‘Star Trek: TNG,’ Jim Beaver from ’ Supernatural,’,Carla Jimenez from ‘Desperate Housewives,’ Richard Ruccolo from ’Two Guys, a Girl & a Pizza Place,’ Julie McNiven from ‘Mad Men,’ and our director, Michael Dorn, who’s also from ’Star Trek.’ We’re asking fans to support us by chipping in as much as they can and we’re offering some great rewards on the website for those who back us. So, fans get to be producers on a new television show and get some cool merchandise, too. Plus, I’m sure your readers would appreciate seeing a show about a fanboy. 🙂
I think that’s a pretty awesome line up for a show if you ask me
3) I studied television technology and production, so I know what it’s like being behind the camera as well as in front of it. How do you find it? Do you prefer being onscreen or behind the screen?
Well, you are far better equipped than I am, sir! [laughs] I was a theatre major in New York City. I always wanted to work on Broadway, so film and television, although I was always a fan, was something which never really occurred to me could be done as a profession. I did small parts here and there when I was a child and a few more when I got to New York of course. Needless to say, my technical capabilities are very limited. I will say, people behind the scenes never get the credit they deserve, as I’m sure you know. Actors get the accolades and fanfare, but you have to remember there’s a usually a crew of fifty or more people working very hard to make that actor look good on screen. I directed a short film, which I also wrote, when I was at NYU. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I will say, personally, I find it much easier in front of the camera. Of course, anyone who’s seen my work might say they prefer to see me behind it!
4) Your parents wanted you to be a Doctor, how have you found the experience on being on a medical set? I could imagine it must be a surreal feeling.
I think you’re referring to the ‘Internity’ cast interview video we did. I was teasing, but it’s true. I think most parents are a bit disappointed when they find out their child wants to pursue a career in the arts. Mine were initially let down, but now they support me. My family is all from the UK. In Britain, theatre and film actors receive a certain degree of honor and respect. It’s not the same in the States unless, perhaps, you’re someone who’s quite famous and successful. When I was growing up, other kids wanted to be doctors, I always wanted to play a doctor. So, I’m extremely excited to take on this role. I’m ecstatic to be working with this amazing cast and I hope fans will turn up and contribute and get us on the screen. ‘Supernatural’ and ‘Star Trek’ are shows known for their devoted, very vocal fans. I was doing the math the other day. I realized if we found about 2,400 fans of either of these shows, combined, around the world, who went onto the Indiegogo website and got our DVD perk, we could make a new show with all of these great actors and many more to. Certainly, there are 2,400 people out there in cyberspace who care, right? Your website probably gets more than that per hour!
We have a really great group, I’m extremely proud to have them involved. We all want to play doctors on TV. [laughs] In seriousness, I think we’re onto something really special here, something you haven’t seen before. My hope is fanboys, fangirls, and, just fans of good television in general, really, won’t miss out on the chance to be a part of this. Marina Sirtis has said on Twitter several times, that, if all of her followers gave just one dollar, we could do this immediately. We have some great ideas and scenes planned for future episodes. You may have heard, there’s an Internet campaign happening now to get the BBC to cast Marina Sirtis as the next Doctor. Therefore, we HAVE to do a ‘Doctor Who’ episode, or Marina will kill me! I believe Julie McNiven mentioned how much she wants to cosplay Amy Pond when you two spoke. We’ve also discussed ’Star Wars,’ ’ Sherlock,’ ‘ Downton Abbey,’ and of course, a ’Supernatural’ themed episode as well. Personally, I want a ‘Being Human’ episode. So, there’s quite a lot to be excited about for the fandom, regardless of which side of the pond they’re on. Now, if the fans will just help us make our pilot, we can go on to make all of those episodes and many more!
5) It took a little bit of digging but I found that you were in a film called ‘Duress’, which is quite a lot different from ‘Internity’, how did you find that experience?
Skat, you must have powerful contacts in very high places! [laughs] That film wasn’t released in the U.S., well done. ’Duress’ was a horror film I had a very small part in a few years ago. It stars Ariel Winter, who’s on the series ‘Modern Family.’ She’s fantastic in everything she’s in, by the way. I took the job, spoiler alert, because I die in the first few minutes. I always wanted to be killed in a horror film! [laughs] It’s a badge of honor for an actor.
The experience was great, but I almost died in real life during shooting, actually. There’s a scene where Sakis Rouvas and Martin Donovan, the male leads, dispose of my “dead” body. I was wrapped up, rather tightly, in this plastic tarpaulin in the middle of the desert. Long story short, I would’ve suffocated if not for the special effects make-up artist, Judy Staats, and wouldn’t be speaking to you now [laughs]. Judy is now a good friend and she’s going to be our make-up artist on ‘Internity.’ The moral is, save my life and I’ll keep you in a job!
6) If you could be in one existing film, what film and character would you choose and why?
There are so many! I mean, I’m a fan of film, which one of the reasons I was drawn to writing a show which allows me to recreate iconic scenes with the actual actors who appeared in them. ‘Star Wars’ is the first which comes to mind. I suppose every young boy wants to be Luke Skywalker. If not Luke, then maybe Marty McFly in ‘Back to the Future.’ Something more recently, would be anything Chris Pratt is in. Mind you, I’d never be cast in any of those roles, but a boy can dream. I know you asked for “one,” I’m getting carried away, but I’m also obsessed with spy movies. I would give anything to be in a Bond film, even if I only played a corpse. Hey, I have experience!
7) If I remember right you were also in Bones, would you want David Boreanaz to make a cameo in Internity? If so, would you prefer Angel or Seeley Booth to make an appearance? Or perhaps a cross of the two? I’d want to see a vampire Seeley Booth for one!
You know, I played an med student on ‘Bones,’ I completely forgot about that. Well, here’s a secret I’m telling only you: I’ve never seen ‘Bones,’ not once. Not even the episode I was in! [laughs] I hope this doesn’t come across as rude, I certainly don’t mean it that way, but I find police procedural dramas to be incredibly boring. I always know who’s guilty within thirty seconds, so I can’t watch them. Therefore, I would say ‘Angel’ David Boreanaz gets my vote.
8) What can we expect to see from you in the remaining months of 2015 and into 2016?
I’m going to make ‘Internity’ if it means I have to sell my organs on the black market! [laughs] So, I’m going to spend a good deal of this year doing everything I can to make this show happen. I believe in it, I adore our cast, I know fans will love this show if they give it a chance. If we’re lucky enough to raise the funds we need, I hope to report back to you in the New Year filming is underway!
I also have a new play out soon, which I wrote, and I might be headed back to Broadway in another show. You’ll be the first to know if it happens.
9) Tell our readers one fun fact about yourself that they may not already know?
The real reason I could never have gone to medical school is I faint at the sight of blood. It’s really embarrassing. I’d like to think of myself as a pretty tough guy, but it’s true. A few times now, I’ve gone to the doctor for a check-up or donated blood or something, and I’ll tell them I can’t look at or see even one drop of blood. They always think I’m making a joke. Inevitably, I see the blood and end up on the floor, out cold. It’s happened five or more times now. I don’t know if that’s a “fun fact,” but it’s a ridiculous yet true fact! [laughs].
The other thing people might not know about me is, I was a double major. I just finished a Ph.D. in pediatric psychology and I’m currently an intern completing the licensure process. It’s not the same as being a medical intern per se, but I have a pretty good idea of what they go through!
10) Finally what advice would you have any advice for an upcoming actress or actor or writer?
Well, I’ll preface this by saying if you love the arts, I mean REALLY love them- if there is nothing else in your life that would make you happy other than writing or acting, nothing I or anyone else may say will stop you.
Most importantly, you have to get an education. There is far too much competition to think talent, no matter how great, is enough. It’s simply not. The best actors and writers never stop taking classes- never. To be a brilliant actor or writer, quite literally, takes a lifetime. You mustn’t stop learning and working to improve, ever. Supposing you’ve studied properly and have a strong foundation of training under your belt, I would say the next best advice is to do it. DO anything you can! Write stories on scraps of paper. Create an imagined history for the person sitting next to you on the bus. Buy a used video camera and start recording your own readings, performances or plays. If you’re a shy person or you’re afraid of public speaking, read books out loud to yourself until you’re no longer shy.
Audition for EVERYTHING you can, even if you think you’re wrong for it. Auditioning is a learned skill and it needs constant practice to keep you sharp. Make a YouTube channel and post videos with your friends. Practice creating characters and accents. Pick an accent to work on when you have a day off. Go around town behaving like this character and speaking in this accent. Who cares what others think. This exercise isn’t about fooling anyone, it’s about learning to be fearless and knowing what “fearless” feels like in your gut. Once you leave fear behind, there are no obstacles.
Beyond this, I advocate making your own content. The Internet has become an equalizer. Technology is relatively cheap now, you don’t need to spend a lot to make a quality film or videos. You can stage a play almost anywhere, it doesn’t have to be a proper rental theatre. There are a million ways to get your work out there, take my show for instance. We’re avoiding the typical pitch to a studio route because we want to keep artistic control. You have to be creative and constantly try to think of new ways to do old things.
If you know in the deepest reaches of your soul you MUST do this with your life, then don’t let anyone stop you. Trust me, at some point, even people who love you deeply will tell you to give up. You can’t listen to the voices of the vultures and the naysayers. Get out there and do it no matter what they say. Don’t ask for or seek permission from anyone. If your talent is your gift to this world, then it’s yours to give. You don’t need someone to tell you it’s okay to share it. Trust if you’re following your path, the right people will find you when you’re ready to be discovered. The “believing” is perhaps the most difficult task, but arguably, the most essential.
Allow me to be an example for your readers to remember: I wrote a story I wasn’t sure anyone would like or even understand. I wrote it with a bunch of my favorite actors in mind, all the while assuming they’d never do it in a billion years for a myriad of reasons. I took a risk and sent my script out to those actors. A few I knew a bit, most I didn’t know at all. To my surprise, they all said yes! I’m a complete unknown, but it didn’t matter, because they were drawn to the story. The point being, if you do the work, the right people will eventually find it.
So, my advice is, work as hard as you possibly can. Push yourself farther than you thought you were capable. Keep doing this until you’re entirely convinced you’ve honed your craft, whatever it may be, to the absolute best of your abilities. Once you’ve done this, and you believe in yourself because you know you did the work and put in the hours, nothing- and no one- will, or can, stop you.
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