The Box and Donnie Darko Tooo

Over the last couple of days, a few people have asked me what's up with
"this Donnie Darko sequel."

So to set the record straight, here's a few facts I'd like to share
with you all - I haven't read this script.
I have absolutely no involvement with this production, nor will I ever
be involved.

I have no control over the rights from our original film, and neither I
nor my producing partner Sean McKittrick stand to make any money from
this film.

Now . . . I will leave you with some good news!

The last few months have been an amazing time for us on the editing of
The Box.

We're starting to work with a very famous band who is honoring us with
being the first fillmmakers they've ever scored a film with.

Hopefully there will be an announcement soon about who it is!

Keep the faith,

RK

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TIME DEALER

Hey Guys,

Check out these short films that my company help produce from the guys who did all the special features on the DVDs for Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut and Southland Tales.

Enjoy!
RK

http://www.youtube.com/user/timedealer

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Editing
Current mood: working

Hey everyone... we are busy editing The Box here in Los Angeles.
Everything is going great...

I wanted to post a link to a great behind-the-scenes segment produced
by our friends at NASA on location at Langley, profiling our last week
of filming. In the footage you will see brief glimpses of some of the
(very large) sets constructed for the film in the large-scale wind
tunnel, which has never been used in a motion-picture... until now!

Here is the link to THIS WEEK AT NASA:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=QFqTkMZ7qKY

And here is a link to an article about the historic wind tunnel, when
it was officially de-commissioned in 1995:

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/langley/news/releases/1995/Oct95/95_101.html

Also... I wanted to post the official synopsis of the film, as there
has been some inaccurate stuff circulating out there:

Based on the short story by Richard Matheson, "The Box" stars Cameron
Diaz as Norma Lewis and James Marsden as Arthur Lewis, a suburban couple
with a young child who receive a simple wooden box as a gift, which bears
fatal and irrevocable consequences. A mysterious stranger, played by Frank
Langella, delivers the message that the box promises to bestow upon its owner $1
million with the press of a button. But, pressing this button will
simultaneously cause the death of another human being somewhere in the
world...someone they don't know. With just 24 hours to have the box in
their possession, Norma and Arthur find themselves in the crosshairs of a
startling moral dilemma and must face the true nature of their humanity.


Also... the Southland Tales DVD comes out March 18th... and The Prequel
Saga graphic novel is available at bookstores and on Amazon.com.
Hopefully everyone who didn't get to see it in theaters will get their
chance soon!

As for bonus features, there is a cool 30 minute documentary and an
animated short film on the disc. I didn't have time to record a
commentary... but I'm sure there will be a much more elaborate multi-disc release
down the road... when we have more time to compile the massive amount
of supplemental material related to the film, assemble a longer version,
etc. No word yet on a date for the Blu-Ray disc.

More soon...

RK

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THAT’S A WRAP
Current mood: working

Hello everyone... I haven't blogged in a long time because, well...
I've been in Boston/Virginia directing my third movie!

And now I am back in LA and we have officially wrapped production on
The Box.

It was an amazing experience working with Cameron Diaz, James Marsden,
Frank Langella and the entire supporting cast and crew.
My editors have been working non-stop, and we are beginning to work on
the visual effects, signing a composer, etc.

As soon as Warner Bros. gives us a release date I will let you know...

In the meantime... the DVD for Southland Tales comes out March 18th.

And here is a cool article from our great friends at NASA.

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/langley/news/researchernews/rn_producersparents.html

Best,

RK

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Soundtrack and other tales.....

Currently listening : Southland Tales By Original Sountrack Release date: 06 November, 2007

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RELEASE DATE CHANGED

Hey everyone...

I have been incredibly busy prepping THE BOX! We start shooting
November 17th in Boston... casting is underway and the story just broke on
Variety so I am happy to confirm that Frank Langella will be playing the role of
Arlington Steward in the film. Expect more casting announcements soon!

As for Southland Tales, the film will have its big red-carpet premiere
at the Arclight Cinema in Hollywood as part of AFI Fest on Friday,
November 2nd.

I also just got word from Goldwyn that they are bumping the release
date from Friday November 9th to Wednesday November 14th (LA/NY), to expand
to other cities on Friday November 16th. I know... yet another delay...
but they felt this was a strategic move that would help the film:)

But for those of you who want to see the film earlier there will be
many advance previews scheduled for select cities and universities (Harvard,
Columbia and USC screenings are being set for late October/early
November). I will try and get a full schedule to you guys soon!

Best,

RK

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TRAILER IS UP

I am so sorry for the delay, but the trailer is finally up for the world to see.

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809233751/info

Enjoy!

RK

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TRAILER TODAY

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DARKO ENTERTAINMENT
Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities

Hey everyone,

I am excited to officially announce that we are taking our company to the next level. Sean McKittrick, Ted Hamm and I are absolutely committed to bringing opportunities to as many bright young filmmakers as we can.

Writer/Director Abe Sylvia's "Dirty Girl" will be the first film from our label, not directed by yours truly. Pre-production and casting on "The Box" are well underway, and expect some exciting announcements very soon!

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117972074.html?categoryId=13&cs=1

As the the trailer... I am told by Sony/Goldwyn that it will be released this week in a very big way. Sorry for the delays... and I pray to God that no puppies have been harmed.

In the meantime...the final art for the full graphic novel collection is now posted in the pic section, Southland Tales: The Prequel Saga... available in bookstores everywhere in late October. This art displays the back cover and beginning/end flaps, which are an extension of the inverted American flag concept of our theatrical poster.

Special thanks to Bob Chapman and Kevin Smith for financing this insane graphic novel prequel idea. I cannot believe we pulled it off. It almost killed me... but that which does not kill you, makes you stronger:)

RK

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FINAL POSTER ART

Hello everyone... while everyone waits patiently for the trailer... I
am pleased to announce that the final poster design for Southland Tales
has been released!

Special thanks to Kelly Nielsen and everyone at Sony for their hard
work... I couldn't be happier with the poster! I think it reflects the film
very accurately.

I also wanted to give a shout out to Aaron "Road Dog" Dillar, the man
who plays a character named JIMMY HERMOSA, who is introduced in the
Southland Tales graphic novels. He is the mohawked maniac weilding an uzi on the left side of the poster. I discovered Aaron at the July 4th 2004 Ironman
competition in Hermosa Beach, CA. He is very proficient at projectile
vomiting Bud Light.

Welcome to Hollywood, Aaron! You made the poster!!!

RK

(the poster can be exclusively viewed at www.cinematical.com , and shortly on this page)

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