JTL Movie News

[gots0]

argotakar said:

Well, it's been awhile since I announced that Jack the Lantern was optioned late last year, and I've kept everybody somewhat in the dark as to any new developments on the project. And It wasn't because I was told to keep things "hush, hush", but more of I wanted have something substantial to report.

That said, I'm here to deliver some recent news concerning the film. As of this past week, Larry Koch (co-produce/ screen-writer) has been working steady on the screenplay for the past 6-months, and has completed a good part of the first draft. I personally received the first 25-pages of the script and was extremely impressed with Larry's adaption of the series. So far, he's crafted a high impact story with a fluidity of dialogue that compliments and rounds out the characters very quickly; unlike some movie's where they stunt the character's growth.

So, for the first part, I would give two-big thumbs up from the creator! I should receiving another batch of pages shortly, so I'll let you know how that turns out.

Okay, so since we've got a screenplay in development, and I've had my producers ask me which actors I'd like to see in the movie, I'm here to ask you, the fans, who should play the main characters from the series: Jack Corby, Frank Casper, Lisa Fraser, Jadugar, Roman, London Dirk and Pavol Malkov.

I want to hear your choices, so please, don't be shy. I will be passing this list off to my producers.

Are you holding any sort of auditions for this film?

[underw0rld]

argotakar said:

Well, it's been awhile since I announced that Jack the Lantern was optioned late last year, and I've kept everybody somewhat in the dark as to any new developments on the project. And It wasn't because I was told to keep things "hush, hush", but more of I wanted have something substantial to report.

That said, I'm here to deliver some recent news concerning the film. As of this past week, Larry Koch (co-produce/ screen-writer) has been working steady on the screenplay for the past 6-months, and has completed a good part of the first draft. I personally received the first 25-pages of the script and was extremely impressed with Larry's adaption of the series. So far, he's crafted a high impact story with a fluidity of dialogue that compliments and rounds out the characters very quickly; unlike some movie's where they stunt the character's growth.

So, for the first part, I would give two-big thumbs up from the creator! I should receiving another batch of pages shortly, so I'll let you know how that turns out.

Okay, so since we've got a screenplay in development, and I've had my producers ask me which actors I'd like to see in the movie, I'm here to ask you, the fans, who should play the main characters from the series: Jack Corby, Frank Casper, Lisa Fraser, Jadugar, Roman, London Dirk and Pavol Malkov.

I want to hear your choices, so please, don't be shy. I will be passing this list off to my producers.

Hey Mike good news. before picking main characters di they tell you what the budget for the film will be?

[ARGOTAKAR]

Are you holding any sort of auditions for this film?

Man, I wish we were at that stage of the process. The script has to be finished first, and then the producers who optioned the book have to move it to a movie studio for the production / financing. I just want to have as much info ready before we do that, which hopefully should be happening early next year.

Hey Mike good news. before picking main characters did they tell you what the budget for the film will be?

The budget we've discussed, and are hoping to present to a studio is in the $10-15 million range.

[gots0]

Thanks for keeping us upto date.

[smile4chaos]

Thanks for the updates, keep em coming as you fined em out.

[Northman]

Great News Mike!

[ARGOTAKAR]

We've got a movie update to announce!

The 1st draft of the Jack the Lantern screenplay is done!

I'm very excited and happy with the final outcome of the script. Larry did an amazing job portraying characters and keeping the spirit of the story intact.

Right now the script is in the hands of another producer who has the power to green-light projects with studios.

Stay tuned!

[paperdragon]

Hope someone picks it up