Didn't know how many of you had heard about this movie. I can't remember where I first heard about it, but it was several months ago.
The story deals with a young couple near St. Louis in the 80s who were harrassed, driven out of business, and their lives ruined by fundies who were pissed that they dared carry "Last Temptation of Christ" at their chain of video stores. The fundies blackmailed the prosecutor of the case into throwing the book at these people.
It sounded like an amazing project so I signed up for their e-mail update. They have now managed to cast the movie, and are still looking for funding. Check the Website for details. Also, they're looking for extras around the L.A. area.
Ya'll check it out. I can't wait to see this thing when it's released.
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HEART of the BEHOLDER -
http://www.Beholder.comProduction Update - May 6, 2004
From Darlene Lieblich - Producer@Beholder.com
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In This Update -
Casting Completed
Film Production Status
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CASTING HAS BEEN COMPLETED
The following actors have attached to our film.
Thomas Gibson (Greg from Dharma and Greg) - The Prosecutor
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http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0004959/Matt Letscher ("Mark of Zorro") - Mike Howard - Lead
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http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0504762/Sarah Joy Brown (3 time Emmy winner) - Diane Howard - Lead
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http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0114638/Michael Dorn ("Worf" from "Star Trek - TNG") - Lt. Neal Larson
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http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0000373/Jason Wiles ("Bosco" on "Third Watch") - Reporter Don Deetz
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http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0005556/Anne Ramsay ("Mad About You" and "The L Word") - Reeba Hollings
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http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0708867/Greg Germann ("Ally McBeal") - Bob Harris
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http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0314548/Priscilla Barnes - ("Threes Company" "The Crossing Guard") - Olivia
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http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0055733/Tony Todd - ("Candyman" "The Rock") - Chuck Berry
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http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0865302/Patty McCormack (Oscar Nominee for "The Bad Seed") - Diane's Mother
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http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0566478/======================================================
FILM PRODUCTION STATUS
2nd Unit Photography commences in St. Louis on May 12.
Principal Photography starts in Los Angeles on June 7.
Want to be an extra?
If you live in the Los Angeles area and want to be a extra,
go to the link below.
http://www.beholder.com/movie_extras.htm======================================================
FILM FUNDING
Many supporters have said they wanted to wait to financially assist
us until we had our cast and a locked filming date.
That has been accomplished and additional funds are needed to cover
the extra expense required to attract the talent we have attached.
To help fund our film - go to this link -
http://beholder.com/promissory_info.htmWe are offering a loan interest rate of 25% per year for two
years compounded daily for an overall rate of 64.84%.
Checks and money orders are preferred; however, PayPal
allows you to use your charge card to send funds to our email
address. This works best for overseas funds because our bank
won't cash foreign checks unless they convert to $500 U.S. or
more.
Donations of $25 or more guarantees you a DVD of our film.
The PayPal link is -
http://paypal.com Our email address is - producer@beholder.com
Lenders of $10,000 or more will be flown to Los Angeles and
also receive guest accommodations at a top Hollywood Hotel,
lunch in the executive dining room at 20th Century Fox studio,
VIP tickets to The Tonight Show starring Jay Leno (provided the
show is shooting when we are), a private bus tour of Hollywood
and homes of the Stars, and a Directors Chair with their
name when they come to shoot their featured extra role in a
very important scene.
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Photos and behind-the-scenes video will be made available
as soon as we get them.
Sincerely,
Darlene Lieblich
Producer@Beholder.com
310-861-5583