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November 21, 2006
Two weeks until MAD COWGIRL on DVD!!!
I just recently had the chance to peruse the final production samples. This is going to be a good one. The picture quality is brighter and better than any projected version I've ever seen (Linton Semage's facial features are easily discernable despite his dark complexion), and the soundtrack can be played in Dolby 2.0 or 5.1.
We had to make some soundtrack changes due to clearance issues, but it's not as bad as you might think. Some parts of the instrumental score have been replaced with very similar, non-copyrighted music. The Bollywood number has been replaced with a different one, which is the one choice I'm a little sad about. E.L.O.'s "All Over the World" has been replaced by a hip-hop number about the Master of the FlyigngGuillotine, which I find to be a vast improvement. And obviously we couldn't get Roxette, but the Chinese song in its place isn't bad.
Though there isn't a commentary track, there are lots of deleted scenes and outtakes (labeled "Sides of Beef"). Most of the deleted scenes expand on the subplot with Aimee (Devon Odessa), including a make-out scene between her and Sarah. C'mon, you know you want to see that! There's also more of Therese (Sarah Lassez) and the mysterious Catholic priest (Christo Dimassis), as well as a wacky dance number from my character, Lenny/Big Brother Cheng.
Outtakes include scenes from some fake TV shows we created for the movie, including Wally George; bloopers involving Sarah and Douglas Dunning; martial arts training footage; and Linton greeting the audience at the Silver Lake premiere.
Hidden somewhere on the disc are interviews with Jasper Boring, Douglas, and me. And there's more -- vintage kung-fu trailers!
Now here comes my sales pitch: I need you, yes YOU, to buy this DVD. Unlike some past releases I've been associated with, I'm not getting a ton of freebies.
This is part of the inaugural slate from Cinema Epoch, a company run by Gregory Hatanaka. If Epoch does well, we get to make more movies like MAD COWGIRL. But we need to prove that it can. Pre-orders have been great so far, but what would be even better is if you could buy it at Virgin Records when it comes out. Prove to them that Cinema Epoch can succeed at retail. If they don't have it, ask them to order it. They'll be able to do so.
Your local rental place may not carry it, but Netflix will. At the very least, rent it from them.
I know it's not a movie for everyone, but if you're a regular reader of this site, I guarantee that you will like at least some parts of it. If even half my readers buy it, we'll be doing well. And get to make another movie for you guys that'll be even better.
If you are a blogger friend of mine, pleasepleaseplease help me get the word out. It matters to my film-making career. If you'd be willing to let me place a free Blogad, let me know -- I can't afford to buy, I'm afraid. There'll be one in my sidebar shortly.
Posted by LYT at November 21, 2006 12:46 AM [Message Board]
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I gave you a shout-out on Pererro. ;)
Posted by: Julie Scott at November 21, 2006 9:32 AM
Hey, there... I pledge to get myself over to Virgin, and also to post about it the release. Also, when I relaunch my Pop Shop in the near future, it *will* have ad capabilities. I'm getting a lot more new faces/cool people at my site, which is always a great thing... it may be good for you too. Freebies reserved for LYT anytime.
Also, thanks for the posts and ads about the likes of Matt King's and my CDs. I hope you know that we appreciate your going out of your way to support independent musicians, and letting people know that we've got things out... the indie spirit isn't dead... We'll be there for Mad Cowgirl, too.
Posted by: Jaye at November 21, 2006 5:35 PM
And look for all the extras and easter eggs. Need more of that poet doing beat poetry. Okay that was me. I had a fart poem but wasn't satisfied with it.
tony
Posted by: Tony Young at December 2, 2006 11:29 PM