Sci Fi Wire article on that thing that ND is (was?) working on: [link]
Universal Studios creative director John Murdy told SCI FI Wire that it wasn't easy to bring three horror-movie icons to life for the Los Angeles theme park's Halloween Horror Nights event, which runs every weekend through Halloween.
The promotion brings together the characters of Freddy Krueger from the Nightmare on Elm Street movies, Jason from the Friday the 13th films and Leatherface from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre series.
"No, it's not a prelude to a big movie event with the three of them," Murdy said. "I've read the same rumors you have. But there is a reason for Freddy vs. Jason being such a great box-office hit. They're icons, all of them."
Murdy said the creative team at Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla., actually came up with the idea, but executives at New Line, which owns all three properties, were hesitant at first.
"They were very skeptical and reticent, because they have such a rabid fan base," Murdy said. "They said they have people coming up to them with ideas like Freddy the roller coaster ride and Freddy the musical, so why is this any different? We said, 'Because we have been bringing movie monsters to the masses since 1925. We're going to do this on the same backlot where Phantom of the Opera, Frankenstein and Dracula were filmed.' I think that was [the] clincher. They knew we would treat their properties with the utmost respect."
More at the link. No mention of the involvement of a certain kilted sound designer....
No mention of the involvement of a certain kilted sound designer....
No mention but, yes, his hot little hands are all over the project. I've been listening to Jason chopping people in half and Freddy jumping out of corpses for a month. Don't even ask how many chainsaw sounds I've heard in that time.
is (was?)
In theory, was. In practice, is.
This morning I drove the DH to the teeny art deco Bob Hope airport here in Burbank, and he flew off for a meeting over lunch in Las Vegas at a fancy hotel. He flies back in time for dinner tonight. There sure are some nice perqs when working for The Man.
Grrr. Was just informed that I have to develop and administer a final exam a week early in December because one of my students is going on a safari to Africa. We have never had to adjust our teaching schedules for student vacation before, and I'm extremely annoyed that we're being asked to do so this time.
Hey, Lee, juliana, and katefate (if you ever look in here): I got the magnet yesterday. THANK YOU!!!!
Seriously, I *love* it. Love love love. You guys rule.
juliana, I couldn't do that to the Colts! (Born a Hoosier, you know!)
You can split your loyalty - at least they aren't in the same division. (AFC South vs. NFC North.) Plus, it's infectious. Packers rule! (Seriously, if you can score tickets to Lambeau, go. For me.)
I got the magnet yesterday. THANK YOU!!!!
SWEET! Lee, you should put the image up so everyone can see it!
YAY!
Lee, you should put the image up so everyone can see it!
I don't think I can until I get home. If I send it to you, would you be able to?
You can split your loyalty - at least they aren't in the same division. (AFC South vs. NFC North.) Plus, it's infectious. Packers rule! (Seriously, if you can score tickets to Lambeau, go. For me.)
The Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field? Where I will scream "NITSCHKE!" and remove my shirt no matter how low the wind chill?
Grrr. Was just informed that I have to develop and administer a final exam a week early in December because one of my students is going on a safari to Africa. We have never had to adjust our teaching schedules for student vacation before, and I'm extremely annoyed that we're being asked to do so this time.
WTF? Even at a private school that seems pretty extreme.
Happy Anniversary Nora and Tom!
Happy Toast Day to all of us.
I shall celebrate both by...having toast! No butter and sugar, as I have no butter and don't want sugar.
Suzi, what everyonbe else says. You might consider putting your newly polished resume up on some job boards and see what kind of enquiries you get just to get a sample of what sorts of positions you might want to look at.
