Hakkımda: In 1959, a film was released that would live in the minds and hearts of science fiction and horror fans for years to come. That film was Edward D. Wood, Jr.'s magnum opus, "Plan 9 From Outer Space", a story about aliens re-animating the dead in order to kill Earth's population. Though widely regarded as one of the worst films ever made, genre audiences could not resist the exuberance and love for the art of filmmaking that showed in Wood's work, and the movie has become a cherished cult classic that still survives on home video and in midnight screenings across the world.
Now, in time to coincide with the 50th anniversary of "Plan 9 From Outer Space", director John Johnson – along with his production company, Darkstone Entertainment – is poised to remake the classic film. Simply titled "Plan 9", the remake will be a serious-minded retelling of the original story, paying homage to the spirit of Wood's film without resorting to camp or parody. The film will focus on the horror and science fiction aspects of the original, but will also be largely character-driven.
Johnson's goal for "Plan 9" is to make a film that honors not only the original source material, but also Ed Wood's intentions when he made "Plan 9 From Outer Space". Wood's plan was to make a very scary sci-fi/horror film, and Johnson wishes to do exactly that – create a film that Wood would have enjoyed, or perhaps even made himself, if not bound by the technological limitations placed on filmmakers 50 years ago.
"Plan 9" is being made with the blessing and participation of Conrad Brooks, the sole surviving member of the original film's cast and crew. As a sister project to the remake, director Johnson and actor Brooks plan to do a commentary for the original film with a Q + A retrospective for a 2-disc DVD release with no set street date at the moment. The new film is scheduled to release its trailer on September 9, 2009 (09.09.09). The film itself will be released the following year.
“Even if Eddie was a little off in his filmmaking skills, you cannot deny his passion. I feel a strong camaraderie for the man and his work, and hope that I can make a film that would be as loved by audiences today as the original was for his generation… only this time with its true intention.”
- John Johnson
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Kimle tanışmak isterim: The man himself ED WOOD. Here is his Sci-Fi horror epic PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE!!!
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Recently I have been looking at the world of the horror/genre and are little dot in it. It's been a hard year for most of us, and I figured now is the time to let the world know that we are still here. So here is what I am proposing. I want to make a super video! If you love genre films, filmmaking, and or just the Darkstone peeps, it is time to go crazy. We all wear our basic daily armour for our lives. And we escape to a film and love the moments and feeling it gives us. So now we should celebrate it and take it off! Let the daily armour fall and show the real you. The song attached is going to be the music for a very epic vid! Grab a camera and shoot yourself and your friends dancing, going crazy, something with the horror/genre films, and lip singing the back up vocals to this song. It can be simple in your room rockin out, or throw anything together that your imagination comes up with. Every video sent in, makes it into the main video. You show me what you got, your voice will be heard. Just send your vid into December 5th. We want the video up by the end of that week. People it is time to go crazy. It is time to do whatever hits your mind. It's time to show who the true Darkstone Legion is. I want something from everyone. Send me any questions you may have to this email. I will also send a dvd to you of the final cut if you participate. Just send $3.00 with your tape and I will mail you the final dvd right away. I think this could be really really nifty. Yes I said nifty. It's not a nerdy word. Its a cool word. Look it up. The definition says It's cool fool! In any case, let's do this! Scream to the world that we are here to stay and Darkstone though takes a few hits will always be the last one standing! If you are reading this and want to get involved email dflicks@gmail.com and we will send you the song and details...
Starting as an import car model at the age of 18, but unsatisfied with the lack of pride and self expression in that industry Danielle made the jump to independent film. She has always had a love for acting and horror films so the transition was very easy. Since 2005 Danielle has appeared in eight independent films, slated to release later in 2008. She has worked very closely with Darkstone Entertainment on films such as Darken, Democ, Jester, Skeleton Key 2: 667 the neighbor of the beast, Triad, and Skeleton Key 3: the organ trail. As well as with Red Army and Dark Cloude Productions on The Creightonville Terror. She has also associated herself with a charity called Scares that Care, and will
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