The research and history side of Courage, New Hampshire and Colony Bay Productions.
Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing
Posted on September 23, 2011 by James RileyWe’re putting the finishing touches on a new teaser with a Wolfish theme, and I can’t get over how beautifully poetic and chilling the King James version of the warning is: “..Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves…” I’ve been advised to not use any […]
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Uh-Glee
Posted on September 21, 2011 by James RileyThe ‘Glee’ Phenomenon and Courage I approach Glee knowing it’s a perilous road. The show attracts a loyal following, and I know you can get sent to the gallows for trashing peoples’ icons, but I’m trying to carve out a niche for Courage, and I suppose I’m curious to know what you all […]
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The ‘History’ Channel
Posted on September 20, 2011 by James RileyThis came as no great shock to me, but our producer, Jonathan Wilson, just got off the phone with a production vice president at the History Channel, and the conversation went something like this: Wilson: “So when are you going to make ‘Courage’ part of your lineup?” ‘History:’ “Well, we don’t really do drama. We […]
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Episode 2 — Wrapped
Posted on September 2, 2011 by James RileyWell, episode #2 is now formally wrapped and in the can. We were able to finish the scenes taking place in the governor’s house all in one day, within the home of a very gracious host. We have high praise for our art department and wardrobe folks. Our historic costumer stayed up sewing […]
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The Earl of Halifax & John Stavers (Day 10)
Posted on August 29, 2011 by James RileyA few frame-grabs from Saturday’s shoot with National Radio Talk show host Mike Gallagher playing the part of John Stavers, innkeeper of the Earl of Halifax tavern. We also are beginning to introduce animals in this episode (sheep, horses) and we’re doing it in measured numbers until we can manage a herd. This guy […]
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Going to a Hanging…
Posted on August 22, 2011 by James RileyToday we’re going to wander on back to the summer of 1770, and visit an era with a decidedly different system of justice. Our story begins with two criminals, one convicted of burglary and another of counterfeiting. Both could have resulted in a death sentence, but in many instances burglars had a “B” […]
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Story-boarding Courage
Posted on August 11, 2011 by James RileyFrame by Frame We’re heading down the stretch to principle photography for episode 2 of Courage, New Hampshire — “The Sons of Liberty.” Yesterday, we spent the better part of the day story-boarding the first week of shooting and it reminds me of a confession a big studio director once made about a major Pixar animation film. […]
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Those Arrogant Brits
Posted on July 30, 2011 by James RileyRight now, we’re putting the finishing touches on the high school version of our Courage, New Hampshire curriculum supplement, and Megan Ernst and I are debating causes of the Revolution. Certainly there are quite a few threads to tie together in weaving the causal tapestry — English common law, the Reformation, the Great Awakening, the […]
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Expectations – Patriotic, Christian and Rogue
Posted on July 27, 2011 by James RileyOne follower of our project, writes: ..I was expecting a video which told me more about early America and our Founding Fathers, before, during and after the American Revolution, and not this type of story. I look forward to your other upcoming productions and hope that you will give us true historic stories of our […]
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