July 3, 2005
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“Attack of the Sabretooth“
… is now the title of the TV movie I shot in Fiji way back in November/December. Changed originally from “Night of the Sabretooth“, it’ll premiere this Saturday, July 9th on the Sci-Fi Channel at 9pm/8pm Central.
I suppose Universal & The Sci-Fi Channel came to their senses and realized that since NONE of the movie took place at night, the former title would be as ridiculous as, well… Sabretooth Tigers chasing around college kids on a Fraternity/Sorority scavenger hunt.
I’ve linked some of the entries I wrote while shooting this thing for those interested. It should be a pretty cool utilization of the journal because this is really the first time I’ve got full documentation of the Beginning, Middle and End of a project to accompany the airing. (Booking the Project, Fiji Update 1, Update 2, Update 3, Update 4, Update 5, Update 6, Update 7, Meet the Cast, The Production Side, A Bloody Me, Fiji Photos I, Fiji Photos II).
Specifically, read 1) The Fiji Photos I entry about the First Landing Resort– where I mention how a seaplane is supposed to be computer generated behind the cast’s arrival on the beach. And then 2) The Production Side — where I described the Sabretooth Special Effects process — then we can compare if it all looks real or not in the end.
Now, I have no idea how this thing turned out. All I know is that it’s going to be a video “yearbook” of sorts for me revisiting the locations and people I got to spend an awesome month in Fiji soaking up the islands, food and culture. But I think in reading the entries and then viewing the show will illustrate just how much manpower and work goes behind even a project that on face value might simply be dismissed as a “crappy movie”. (That’s me in the bottom, mid-left part of the photo in the green shirt). Of course it would be much cooler if it were Russell Crowe’s journal of him making “Cinderella Man” or something but hey – this is all I gots.
Although suffice it to say, I think it’s safe to say that “Attack of the Sabretooth” will probably be best enjoyed while being a little buzzed.
Comments (12)
congratulations– i’m marking my calendar so i can catch it- i want to support a pioneer among AA actors
(asian-american, not alcoholics anonymous)
my tivo is set! (since the 9th is way to far away for me to just remember) lolz.. well can’t wait to see it =]
Aww lookatchu! On that promo picture and everything. You make us so proud.
i saw the preview on sci fi while channel surfing… i was like WHOA!!! it’s parry!
i just saw the preview too. neat
Hi Parry,
Just wanted to say that I saw the preview for it last night while watching “The Twilight Zone.” Looks pretty good man. Anyways, hope all is well, bye.
—Andrew =)
damn man
just wanted to wish you a happy 4th!
you going to Alden’s party today? have a safe weekend with family
“…the tigers are the only ones making a killing.”
Hahaha! I love it.
haha. i just saw the commercial for it last night during the twilight zone marathon. can’t wait to see it! :D
they played your commercial ALL DAY today while i was watching the twilight zone. good stuff man!
Fiji is so cool! I just went there last month and that is definitely a great location to shoot in.
I have to be a little buzzed to like it? Well I can’t drink so I guess I have to watch it sober. Congrats on everything.