Hello everyone, I imagine it has been a while since my last announcement and I have come to inform you that the date for Creative Arts Program for Nemesis the Hunter's Mark has been pushed back a week to July 25th. For those who are interested in becoming part of a collaboration in making the comic book come from it's ventricular, sequential, pages to the screen you must be aged 14-24 to apply. All applicants can apply through my email on this flyer above: andre1993farquha@yahoo.co.uk just state the subject in your e-mail "Creative Arts" or "Nemesis the Hunter's Mark" and contact me before the deadline date, which is July 25th. Applicants can also apply via Twitter, Facebook, Skill pages and Graduates Pool. I will post these links on this blog and on the Facebook fan page. For Twitter users you can contact me via @lildre_cains.
Good morning, fans. I hope you enjoyed your fair share of pranks on April Fool's Day and not got too carried away with the holiday. I came back to inform you about the progress of the animation trailer for Nemesis the Hunter's Mark and let you know that production should be underway. It is too early to say when the trailer will be released but it has been in development since last year and actors have been cast. EWAV Works are the team behind the production as part of an LD Studios project.
What's up everyone, hope everyone is blessed. As you know, I have not released another update video since August 25th. In this video, I will discuss the progress with Nemesis the Hunter's Mark#1, Hardest to Survive, the announcement of a new short film in development called The Hood, my scheduled performance coming in March and when Breakin' Da Rules mixtape will be released. Have a sift through and enjoy! The flyer for the Creative Arts Program for Nemesis the Hunter's Mark will be posted here on this blog next week. Stay tuned!
It has been awhile since I posted a single post here, coming this 25th October 2012 I will release the Documentary for Independent Artists. I got some more news on both Nemesis the Hunter's Mark and the short film, Hardest to Survive. I am concentrating on directing and lyric writing at the moment, I apologise for the delay of releasing the mix-tape and EP but at the moment it is a holding pattern and more recording will continue by the end of this year. I cannot say anything else about the short film but I will say that production is approaching swiftly now and the first issue of the comic is slowly coming to fruition and is likely to be published online by the end of the year.
It has been a long wait, but Matthew has finally done the script for the Pilot. I can't wait till I get the new draft, but it is going to take me awhile to do a re-write. I got nothing much to say on that except that I am excited about it and hope everything goes well and that I hope my spin on it translates well into the final product. The Documentary, Independent Artists has not been on my blog yet due to the length of time it took to export. However, it has finished and should be up here on Monday.
The untitled Ezee Media project for the spy-drama online Pilot are moving ahead, I am not certain about the ramifications but we definitely want to make it. There isn't much I can say on the status of its production but it's in the early stages of production. I can't wait to see what Ezee can deliver from the next draft when I see it. At the moment, I am looking forward to Maria Orsutzu to hand me her wash of colour for the 1st issue of the adrenaline pumping miniseries, Nemesis the Hunter's Mark. Jstaarz and I just filmed a scene of Writer's Block with more to come. I will commit to the next draft of the Pilot after I have tied up a few loose strings in my schedule. Next post is my thoughts on the Smallville comic for issue 1 that was released online today on Friday 13th April.
Back with another update, this is the new online series produced by Ezee Media, about a spy-drama on MI5 agents suddenly going missing and it being tied with the Chinese government. Writer/Director/Producer, Matthew Easy, decided to do a Pilot rather than a full 5 episode run, there are no details on the actual title of the series as of yet but development is still ongoing. He said he's focusing on show running the pilot before continuing the entire series. I will help the Director with the Pilot after I have finished some next projects I got lined up for this year. Apparently, he wants to get it right first hand before he does the series, Writer's Block over the Frontier Entertainment network is nearing production and I will be helping out over there also. Killer Heels, the short film, at Seventh Wonder Films is now in post-production. Next week, I will be revealing a new treat for you, also.
Look out for the update video coming on March 25th about everything tied with the current projects the Go Wonders Team are doing including some of my work. Hardest to Survive is back on track, all I can reveal on that is there is still going to be test shoots for the film. More details on the short film will be talked about on my upcoming video and on my next Director's Cut Journal. Read the past few Director's Cuts to get up to date with the progress on that project. I will cover what is going on at the moment with Nemesis the Hunter's Mark comic, the animation trailer and Nemesis Dawn of a Legend books and other features around that as well. My target release date for both comics will be revealed in the update video.
Last time I spoke about Nemesis Dawn of a Legend, the graphic novel, I spoke about splitting the story into two parts. Well, that idea is now dropped. Instead of breaking the story arc into two parts the book will be whole only they will be two versions: the standard edition and the bonus feature edition that will contain variable covers, behind the scenes, artwork and more. That's all I need to say right now, plus we got a different colourist for that series who is working on a very special project of mine. I will resume providing layouts and inks while Rommel Fabian will replace Julio Falkenhagen in the pencilling duty and Shawn Milazzo is in for the letters, nothing more should be revealed for the series until we are through with the current series that is coming up soon. You should hear more from me about the prequel sometime around in March on an update video.
I know it's been long, but The New Kid finally is up and running! Someone else is doing the lead role for the new kid and is replacing Sean Marquis. Scripts are ready and it's time to rehearse, shooting may take place next weekend in time for November. There is nothing more I can say on the project except that the newcomer and Jstaarz's decision was unexpected but exciting at the same time, this actor is an unknown of course. This week I am holding a meeting about my short film news on how that pans out will be on my 5th part of Hardest to Survive, Director's Cut. Casting has finished on the animation trailer for Nemesis the Hunter's Mark, storyboards have begun and I am due to have a meeting with one of the managers for the animators very soon.
The animation trailer is under way, with another star on the way to the top. This time, its a child, his name is Ramy Souleman. He will be in Nemesis the Hunter's Mark anime trailer and will play a short cameo as the child version of Henry Jackson/The Nemesis alongside other versions of Courtney Starr and myself, Andre Farquharson. I will not spoil the trailer, but he will play a crucial role which is vital to his development of the avenger of punishment and revenge he will become in the future. The actress for the character's mother, Sarah Jackson, is almost in negotiations for her role and pre-production is almost done. I have sorted out animators and will be close to finding the whole of the production team. If things begin to move swiftly then production will start sometime in November or December 2011.
Everyone, I'm back with an update video of my progress in all of my projects. Those who saw my Shoot Your Story introduction video that was for Wake Up. Competition ended last week and the runners up receive praise while the winner gets special prizes. Aside from that, here is the video which details what is going on with Nemesis the Hunter's Mark issue 1 and the animation trailer, Hardest to Survive short film, Breakin' the Rules mix-tape and The New Kid Pilot. All of the information that you need to know is on this video. Before I finish off, check out the man behind Kbon Reviews who has just finished a review for Rise of the Planet of the Apes. He switched back to music and is taking on Blaze Barnation's mix-tape, Barnation World. I'm coming back with the interview with Jordan O'Connor and more details on the upcoming October 2011 Comic-Con.
This is the introduction video as promised, its a competition I had to be involved with for an organization called Wake Up as part of Shoot Your Story for Lewisham. Participants had to shoot a video around 2 minutes long detailing a story of what you are all about and how you wish to help the community. I shot the update video, which I am going to post up here next week. Unfortunately, I was not able to interview Jordan O'Connor yet, but I am staging another session where I can do that. I will be coming back for more sweepstakes later on this month.
The newest addition to the cast for the short animation has been chosen, Portuguese born actor and presenter, his name is Rony Romero and he now currently lives between London and his hometown. Drama experiences come from working on TV and several agencies, having previously worked in Rede Record and Record International. He is set to voice Henry's wise uncle, Phillip "Phil" Jackson who has an idea on the dark curse the protagonist inhabits within. Two more cast members left to go through auditions. I am searching for an actress to have a small cameo as Henry's late mother, Sarah Epps Jackson and plus someone to play the child version of the leading role. They should be up there soon, as for the actor to voice him as a teenager well if you are a Facebook user and have joined the cause, you would have known who is playing him yesterday. I will voice the adolescent version of the main character.
I realize some of you out there are quite anxious or interested to see the next chapter that is a follow up to the prequel, Nemesis Dawn of a Legend, which have been posted on this blog. Well the hold up on Nemesis the Hunter's Mark is Rommel Fabian who is busy on two other comic book projects but he is coming back to finish the last few pages. I have finished all the colour notes and it is ready to be sent to Kieron Boothe. It won't be long before Fabian is done then I can send both the lettered pages and notes to Kieron to wash over in technicolor. We are still in talks about whether the series will be monthly or bi-monthly so I'll keep you updated on the video I plan to do this week or next after the interview with Jordan O'Connor.
A lot of things have been taking place in the past week, those of you who are from the UK know what I'm talking about. This is the riots that have shaken not only the majority of London but Manchester, Birmingham, Coventry and Bristol. The riots had really messed up the schedule and unfortunately I had to cancel the Summer Arts Event this Friday. Do not worry though, when I get the opportunity, I will host another Q&A but it would most likely be during the Autumn. In spite of this, I have reports that Jordan O'Connor, the animator, agreed to get involved with an interview with Ezee Media and LD Studios. This along with an update video on the projects I am busy on plus an introduction video are coming online on my Youtube channel. On my next post, I will reveal who is the actor who is going to lend his voice to Henry Jackson's character in his teenage years in Nemesis the Hunter's Mark animation trailer.
I'm just going to do a quick blog post, I just had a Q&A session for Nemesis the Hunter's Mark#1 at Summer Arts in The Albany and it has been going on well. There maybe another Q&A sometime next week but look out for the Summer Disco next week at The Albany, Douglas Way, London SE8 4AG. As for me, I'm getting ready for comic-con 2011 that will take place in Birmingham. I will maybe heading over to a comic con at the Expo in October 2011 as well. At the Expo I may showcase a new online comic series in the works that I will reveal in the later months. Enjoy the rest of this summer and I am working on another update on the projects very soon.
It has been a struggle to get this project off the ground, but it seems the luck has suddenly begun to change. I can't give you any detail on what is about to rise, however, I can say things are picking where last it left off. I am in the process of getting hold of an actor to not only replace the last person from Hardest to Survive to play Nate but I am also seeing if I could get him a part on this project as well. He does not have a hold of the script for The New Kid yet but he does have a hold of one for my short film. It is too early to determine whether the person I have in mind will be involved in this project but so far he did agree to be in Hardest to Survive. I need to return calls on that one but rest assured, it will take quite a while to get The New Kid on the roll. I will let you know the developments later in another Youtube video but next week I am posting up a video on what I am doing and who I am. I will also try and sneak in an interview slated with Jordan O'Connor from Ezee Media if he is available. Will be in touch very soon.
Everyone taking a good holiday this summer? Well, I have not got time for that this year, but I am taking breaks whenever I get the chance. Printing for issue 1 of Nemesis the Hunter's Mark has been sorted and my production team is about to make the order. I am trying my best to get colour notes done. Kieron Boothe is back to work, once I have sent him the notes colour will be washed over and should expect a release date very soon. It is definitely going to be released over in the summer, for now, here is the sneak peek of cover art of issue 2 done by Dean Richards and the synopsis of that particular issue is below. Amazing, right? There should be a little bit of insight over this creative process planned when you pick issue 1.
In regards to my anime trailer, I am casting someone a child actor to play the 9 years old version of the titular character, Henry Jackson/The Nemesis. I am in need of an teenage one as well alongside Courtney Starr who is playing the 24/25-year old protagonist. I have not filmed the interview with one of the animators who is attached to this project, Jordan O'Connor, but you can click on the link address below.
Baring in mind he is a 3D animator, these are works he has done and it does not necessarily mean he will go and then adapt his skills which should affect my vision. My animation will blend 2D hand drawn animation with computer programmes to create American-Japanese influenced anime. A theme song will be produced by UK Hip Hop band "Triple Darkness" member J Tha Exodus and will be performed by British Hip Hop artist "4 Real". For those who are not aware of his music, his video is below. Anyone interested in his channel ask and I will send you a link to his channel but I have to ask him permission.
Trailer aside for now, I have found a possible candidate to replace Richard O'keffe in the role of Nate in the upcoming Hardest to Survive film. I will get back on that later, next week I will post another blog on how my 2011 mix-tape Breakin' Da Rules is coming along and have an update on how my projects is going on a You Tube video.
With the comic book series in production and the short animation micro-series of Nemesis the Hunter's Mark in development, it seems everything is flowing nicely. Spoke to a writer/business advisor last Thursday and she told me about managing your time and not feel overloaded, which is true. The problem is if I feel I'm not doing anything, I get bored and get lazy. Hardest to Survive has been met with hiccups but not as bad as The New Kid. I'm doing my best to get Jstaarz's project off the ground and I think I've found the right actor who is not a waste of time and money who may pull it off. As executive producer of this project, I can only do what I can. I got a person to speak to about today. The man behind Seventh Wonder Films, watch out for the feature film Blake starring Courtney Starr. I got a treat for you coming up this week.
The good news is college is almost over and I have handed in the majority of my work and did exams. So, it means more drinks for me :) and I get more free time. I'm also investing in two new cameras, Canon's, and try get my hands on a Sony Z1 or HD1. The film will start I think Principal Photography 3 days after the Captain America film is in cinemas. Okay, that aside, remember that tune I told you about on my graff status. Well Lil Dre is here to say that Ezee and Jstaarz shot a music video on the weekend and I got 2 scenes to do this week. A mix-tape Breakin' Da Rules will be coming out later on this year or probably early next year 2012!!! The official music video is in production and should enter post-production by the end of July. I got a flock of artists' in the underground I'm working with on this mix-tape.
Back again after being so busy, I got news on the animation trailer for the upcoming 7 issue miniseries Nemesis the Hunter's Mark. Patrick McDonough, who appeared in various roles in Doctor Who and minor roles in Tracy Beaker and Skins will be lending his voice to an actual scientist character in the 3 minute anime trailer. He will portray Dr. Spencer Montauk, at the moment, he is really busy doing a shoot in Cardiff in Doctor Who and could not make it to a script reading I plan to host with Courtney Starr at the end of this month but he agreed to participate. My editor, Genevieve, is doing the final draft from Cameron and I. Issue 1 is almost complete and ready for submission, Kieron Boothe is taking a day off for a week but I'm scheduled for a meeting with him the following week after next about lighting and colour from my notes. At the same time, I will have another meeting this Friday to discuss where I am now. Follow me on Twitter, my page is on the links section and look out for any new updates on Facebook Groups and Pages. I plan to start back on shooting Hardest to Survive very soon. The New Kid Pilot has been postponed for now, but I am trying to get hold of a different actor to star as the lead.
