Amongst The Living: The Series

Following the NYC reading of the script of Amongst The Living, which, I will firmly admit, did not go the way I had hoped it would (perhaps the actors jumping and skipping through any and all homosexual sensual content and subtext has to do with it), I at first wanted to push it aside. Perhaps, for good. I have moved on to other projects, namely Carnal Ties and America's Next Top Gay Porn Superstar Finale Live!, but I couldn't just put Amongst The Living out to pasture, which is what I ultimately wanted to do.

Last night I went to sleep fleshing out the first act of Carnal Ties, which I am getting to enjoy more and more (its a script that I have been commissioned to write, and so I don't have much in the creative angle), but I woke up with one thing on my mind: Amongst The Living.

It's interesting, but I find that, the more I ponder it, the film script serves its purposes, most notably as an origin story, the first part of a greater saga and chapter.

This time last year, I was in talks with SyFy networks about the serialization of the script. The suits, i mean, the powers that be, came back stating that the script and story is too "dark and sophisticated". I thought about that this morning, as I was pondering the recent reading.

I think that, perhaps, I was neglecting the one sure built-in marketing group: the homosexuals, and ignoring the gay friendly networks, such as LOGO and HERE!. This got my mind churning, and myself chain smoking. The result: Amongst The Living: The Series.



The series will take place, for the most part, in New York City, where Michael Hutchinson lives. The main characters, along with Michael, will be Jim Evans and Andrea Styler. Joining them, from the script itself, will be Brian, the one-armed man, now promoted to be Michael's official Guardian. The character of Kyle Anders will make appearances throughout the first season (12 episodes in length).

The story will pick up roughly 18 months following the events of the film, which is the dawn of Springtime in the City. In the time since, Michael has returned to New York, had a brief 7 month relationship with Kyle, which ended badly, and has continued working with the NYPD on paranormal cases thoughout the city.

The mythology set in place throughout the film will continue as a thread woven through the first season of the series. As Fr. Dow stated in the film "Don't worry. Events have only just begun".

Although there will be single episodic storylines, there will be a complete season arc, which is titled "Cured", and will most-definitely involve the homosexual populous of the City.

New supporting characters will be introduced to the story within the pilot episode, titled "Renewal", and others will also be included throughout the season itself.

This series will cater directly to the LGBT audience, bringing them a new, original story and characters that they deserve on television.

For your enjoyment, below, please see some of the images used for the reading, which were an in inspiration for the teaser of Amongst The Living: The Series.

Happy Gobble gobble.

Adam Lambert...controversial? or copy cat?

On Sunday night's American Music Awards broadcast, American idol finalist Adam Lambert, fresh off of bursting thorough the closet as if Michael Myers were attacking him (Now, that would be fun to watch), did a performance that sparked so much controversy you think he would have ripped up an image of the pope. (oops, that already happened, sorry, Sinead.) Anywho, what, exactly did he do? well, he sang a song. Something about Entertaining himself or someone else, I'm not really sure...Anyway, here are some images of that mighty fine piece of performance art. (I tried to find a pic of him tripping, but have been unable so far as to find it.)







As you can see, he's kissing a guy, big whoop, all leather and edgy lol...not to boo hoo on his parade, but it's been done before, and in my not so humble opinion, its been done a lot sexier, edgier, etc...

Take for instance his puppy show that opened the act. I saw that and immediately I went KABOOM!!!!! The costumes, the shoulder pads, the human dogs, where have I seen that before? (Besides Rawhide lol)

The answer is this: Mr. George Michael's video for his song FREEEK, off of his excellent PATIENCE album. You can see the video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrOe1Eq1N6U

It's hot, cutting edge, and the song is simply scrumptious! Here are some photos. Enjoy!










Now, Mr. Lambert has made statements defending his performance (which i don't think he should have done in the first place. Art is art, in my book. Then again, look at the shit I do? lol) ABC is so pissed off. Conservatives are all pissed off. The Gay/Repulican cum straight battle is once again heated. lol Mr. Lambert made note of past performances of Madonna (OMG remember her LIke a Virgin and the MTV VMA's? Prieceless), Spears and Christina. Yet he failed to mention an artist who seems to have influenced his artistic journey more than the three of the ladies combined: Mr. Michael.

Now, Mr. Michael has, lets face it, a colorful past, but he's a brilliant Artist, and he's on my top ten list, so I may be partial when i say this, but, he just rocks my world. George...call me...please!

And good luck to Adam Lambert. I do think there is potential there, but the next Freddy or George, he may never be.

Here's one last pic of George Michael to wet your appetites. And check out that video!!!

Wake up, People!

As the world by now knows, People Magazine has come out with their annual list of Male Sex Symbols...and I have to bone to pick with them lol



The first, and most obvious bone is Johnny Depp???? Come on, PEOPLE, wake up! Johnny Depp? Someone must be slipping the editors some heavy mulah for that one...but more importantly, there is a grave mistake that was made inside the magazine itself.

In one of the sections, titled SEXY AT EVERY AGE, they list the sexy men according to their ages, from 20 up to 59.

As I was scanning the faces, I saw that someone who should have been there, deserved to have been there, wasn't. And in his place, at age 56, was this guy: Peter friggin Horton.



No offense to Mr. Horton, whom im sure is a swell guy, but once again, Come on PEOPLE, wake up!!!!! The man who should hold that spot is none other than Mr. Pierce Brosnan. Forget about the costumes and performance in Mamma Mia!, this man is still smoking, and has the sexy longevity to prove it. And so, for the record, not only is Mr. Brosnan my Sexy Man of the Year, but here are just some of the pictures to prove it.

Take that, PEOPLE!!! and Pierce...call me ;-)

Carnal Ties

As promised, this is my inspiration poster for Carnal Ties, aka the werewolf script.

I have the first act (roughly 35 pages) mapped out and am putting it all down tomorrow morning.

In the first act, Mark, a hard-working family man, is suffering from dreams of extreme sex, violence...and beastly transformations. Instead of relying on his wife and newborn baby girl, he discusses his dreams with his therapist. Coincidentally, Mark's dreams coincide with recent murders that have been happening in and around his hometown. Is Mark ultimately responsible for the crimes, or is his daily stress level just bringing him closer to his breaking point?

So, what do you think of the above teaser? And what are your thoughts on the poster? Let me know.



Til Tomorrow....

New Improved Teaser for ANTGPSFL

Short blog tonight, as I have to get back to working on the werewolf script, which im tentatively calling Carnal Ties. I don't know about it though. I'm working on a teaser poster for the script, and trying to make it not too gay lol...but, considering who i am, and what the other project is that I am working on presently, its proving difficult to do. Also, still trying to get kinks out of the Publisher feature on here.

But, anyway, here is the new improved Teaser Poster for America's Next Top Gay Porn Superstar Finale Live!

It was a nice distraction this evening.



Let me know what you think? and I'll be uploading the teaser for Carnal Ties late this evening, since my sleeping pattern if officially screwed up as of late.

werewolves and writers block among us

I think perhaps its due to still getting over being sick, (two weeks in and im feeling better, finally, though still a lil stuffy and tired.), but it just sucks when you have an assignment and you can't seem to focus on it.

I think it was because I had made my mind up to work on America's Next Top Gay Porn Superstar, a play, and I completely forgot that I had agreed to write the film script for a werewolf film. A script i will only be serving as screenwriter on, (at this point)that the production company wants to shoot next year.



It seems that they had already had a writer for the project, but were unhappy with him or her, so i was asked in to come and write the thing from scratch. Well, not exactly from scratch,

The team have in mind specific scenes and an already established story, so to speak. Which is where I think the problem lies. I had thought about toying with werewolves before, and it was nothing like what this team wants me to do, which i said I would. In fact, a first draft of the script is due at the end of the year.

When we see werewolves portrayed, they are usually the hunky, blue collar variety. (thank god they're hairy), but with this piece I want to change that up a bit. (not the hairy part, never lol). The team wants sex and gore, which is great as well.

In my research, i have read about the connection between werewolves and sexuality, and i am going to definitely be exploring that, of course. Also, with the perimeters I have been assigned, I will most definitely try to make something new, which is always a challenge in this day and age.

I keep hearing a phrase in my head from Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. "Anything you do, let it come from you. Then it will be new. Give us more to see." This lyric may very well be my lifeline on this project.

Otherwise, the music that I've been listening to when formulating the script in notes and such *i haven't typed a single page yet, however,* have been dark pieces. "Violence", by Concrete Blonde, among the ones that are standing out at the time. Also, interestingly, Genesis' "No Son of Mine". I know, I'm weird.

At least i have a good image of the inspiration actors for some of the roles. lol What do you think? lol


1. Anthony Moore



2. Dillon Buck



3. Butch Grand



4. Ted Colunga




And yes, I still do have ANTGPSFL very much on my brain, esp. after looking at these men lol

Till tomorrow...

Peace

Teaser Poster for ANTGPSFL

Here is a teaser poster for America's Next Top Gay Porn Superstar Finale Live! Let me know what you think of it!



Also, remember, Survivor and Fringe Tonight! So excited!!!

Peace

Prelim Details on ANTGPSFL

As with every new Art that i do, the first things that come to fruition are the names. Being that America's Nest Top Gay Porn Superstar: Finale Live! is going to be over the top, to say the least, i thought about using some insider jokes in the naming of the characters. So, to whet your appetites, here are the cast of characters for this new crazy production:

Cast of Characters
Bob, Stage Manager
Miss Carriage, host
Judges:
Chas Hunter, Current Top Gay Porn Superstar, retiring
Lavinia Andronici, World re-known Gay Porn Producer
Jack O’Lantern, Top Gay horror themed Porn Director
Finalists:
Contestant #1 Lynx Wiliams
Contestant #2. Braden Montgomery
Contestant #3. Rider Thorson
The Fluffer: Timmy
Camera Operator: Beth

Those of you who know me will get most, if not all of the inside references. All I can say is that I'm very very excited about this project. It's like nothing I've ever done before, genre-wise. We shall see what develops. Stay Tuned

AMERICA'S NEXT TOP GAY PORN SUPERSTAR!

You heard it here folks! After a rather interesting experience with the staged reading of Amongst The Living, yes, it was interesting, the creative juices are flowing more than ever! And while that project is now in financing limbo, as they say, I am ready to move on. To what? you may ask?

The answer is this:
AMERICA'S NEXT TOP GAY PORN SUPERSTAR: FINALE LIVE, a new play that will debut in NYC in June 2010. That's right, folks! Just when you thought there were no more taboos to forge into, or when you thought I had completely lost it, nope. Although the medication I'm currently on (i have some sort of bug) does make me a little not with it, ANTGPSFL will indeed be my next project! And yes, it will be a comedy of meteor proportions. Taking a stab at all the Top model, Idol, etc. reality shows, this one will be for porn! And in the guise of a live finale taping, it will surely bring the house down, or be the biggest piece of trash since Balloon boy.

I have always been fascinated with the porn industry, and I always have been fascinated with sex expressed in theatre. So, I've decided to create this lil number. lol

The show will be hosted by MissCarriage, a character that I created during the time I hosted STD Bingo at the now extinct Dugout. (STD stands for Sexual Truth or Dare, I'm not that vulgar, people!) The finale will consist of Three Finalists, Three Judges, and of course, the audience will vote live to name the winner. Thats right folks! A different winner each night! A different show each night! It'll be like the Mystery of Edwin Drood...only different.

I would love to actually get a real porn actor to be in the cast (as one of the judges), but being that right now the budget for this is ZERO, I don't think that I have a chance.

However, if I had my pick to choose from, and to supply this blog's man-meat, here is a gentlemen I'd love to direct, and hes trying to go legit with music and film. I just think he's hot lol

1. Colton Ford




I will be planning a Fundraiser for the show in January, so definitely keep an eye out for that if you are in the NYC area! And in the next few day's the first teaser poster will be complete and I'll post it here.

The world of comedic theatre has no idea what train wreck is coming to them.

TIll next time, folks! And happy Veteran's Day