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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The Governor’s Shoot
Posted on September 20, 2011 by James RileyOn our 2nd episode we had a full time still photographer, Thais Winzen, and I just now have gotten around to showing you all a little bit (actually a lot) of the final day of shooting. We were attempting the governor’s mansion of New Hampshire’s John Wentworth — not an easy thing to do […]
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The Sons of Liberty Trailer
Posted on September 13, 2011 by James RileySo we showed Colony Bay members a bit of this the other day, but we color-corrected and added Rotem Moav’s score to the version above, and I have to say, well, what other people have been telling me — that it’s goose-bump and chill-down-the neck stuff. It’s also been the subject of no small amount […]
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Lucy’s Longest Trailer
Posted on September 8, 2011 by James RileyThis post has nothing to do with Lucile Ball. It’s just a strained reference to how long it takes to make a decent trailer. That’s what we’re working on now, a trailer that pitches the series as a whole and we have been learning a lot from an anonymous professional in the field, (not anonymous […]
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Audience Building (Again)
Posted on September 3, 2011 by James RileyI’ve pondered this outloud on a few occasions (here, here, here and here) for our loyal followers, and my own benefit, but the task ahead of us at Colony Bay will be to
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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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