Alert the World!

Renorei · Post by **Renorei** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 12:04 am

So, I was thinking. Do you guys think any TV shows that feature info about upcoming movies (Entertainment tonight, for example) would find it interesting that an unusually large number of werewolf movies are coming out next year?

And, if you answered yes, do you think it's something that they might do a story on (Especially considering it's the Year of the Dog)? If so, maybe we should tell somebody. It might jumpstart studios to be more cooperative with AB about Freeborn, if they think the world is excited about this possibility.

Please tell me your thoughts, everyone. If this is not a good idea, what can we as werewolf enthusiasts and Freeborn fans do to heighten the world's excitement about Freeborn?

Teh_DarkJokerWolf · Post by **Teh_DarkJokerWolf** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 1:20 am

Tell the news papers, the news, web advertising, mail, tv advertising

Baphnedia · Post by **Baphnedia** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 1:53 am

This is something I may be able to help out in a little bit. Could you email me a sort of form letter with all the points you want to make? I've been so busy that I don't have much time to do much on my own...

Figarou · Post by **Figarou** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 1:59 am

Sounds interesting. I'd like to see what those TV shows like ET thinks about the upcoming werewolf films.

Renorei · Post by **Renorei** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 8:57 am

Baphnedia wrote:This is something I may be able to help out in a little bit. Could you email me a sort of form letter with all the points you want to make? I've been so busy that I don't have much time to do much on my own...

I'm rather busy as well, but I will try and work on that over the next few weeeks.

Terastas · Post by **Terastas** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 9:25 am

Right now it isn't being talked about much since all of the werewolf movies set for 2006 are still in the works. Once they see two werewolf movies at once, however, and note that even more are on the way, then there will definitely be "year of the werewolf" specials on ET and other such programs.

What I imagine a lot of them will do (especially critics like Ebert & Roper) is devote this episode to comparring the movies to each other and giving recommendations. In the case of E.T., this probably won't ammount to much since they'll just describe the films isntead of rate them, but for E&R and other critique shows, the more drama-based movies will become surprise successes (if all goes as planned, Freeborn being the #1 recommendation with Blood & Chocolate as a close second, Bubba the Redneck Werewolf getting props for campy humor and Underworld II getting the rasberry). Sure, Underworld will probably rake in the most at the box offices, but the two drama-based movies should be the big winners overall.

Silverclaw · Post by **Silverclaw** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 3:17 pm

I would love to see year of the werewolf stuff mentioned

TV, magazine, or newspapers, its all good

Lets hope Freeborn does get to come out in 2006

I'd hate to see it get delayed

Figarou · Post by **Figarou** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 3:18 pm

Silverclaw wrote:I would love to see year of the werewolf stuff mentioned TV, magazine, or newspapers, its all good
Lets hope Freeborn does get to come out in 2006 I'd hate to see it get delayed

we'll all have duckies ready to toss at him if that ever happens.

Silverclaw · Post by **Silverclaw** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 3:20 pm

and extra duckies for the suits who ordered it

Get out the DuckieBazooka

Shadow Wulf · Post by **Shadow Wulf** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 5:13 pm

Ill buy every magazine article!!

Renorei · Post by **Renorei** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 1:52 pm

Ok, so I don't want to figure this out on my own. Let's work together and make a list of points that we want to make. Obviously, telling media outlets that several werewolf movies are coming out next year isn't going to be enough to get them excited enough to do a story. So let's all come up with things we want to mention. We can all expound on each other's points until we've got something that we think media people might want to see.

A point I'd like to make is just the weird coincidence. All these movies are coming out around the same time, completely independent and uninfluenced by each other. Which is really bizarre and unusual in the movie world. Normally, a successful movie in a particular genre causes more people to make films in that genre, but this is another matter entirely. All these movies had nothing to do with each other. Also, the fact that it is the year of the dog is really strange as well.

They'll probably wonder why all these werewolf movies are coming out. Is there a reason? Did some sociocultural occurence lead to a fascination with werewolves? We should come up with some reasons as to why this might have occurred, if we can.

Another big point would be the Pack. Freeborn can't hog all the glory, but an organization like the pack is pretty revolutionary, and definitely worth mention. Organizations like the pack could spring up after Freeborn comes out, especially if Freeborn does well. Imagine if almost every movie that comes out has audience input before it is made. That would revolutionize the entertainment industry.

More thoughts, and more points, please!

Figarou · Post by **Figarou** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 2:22 pm

Well...there is one thing we need to figure out.

And thats timing.

When is a good time to tell them? Before, during, or after the release of the werewolf films?

Renorei · Post by **Renorei** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 3:02 pm

Figarou wrote:Well...there is one thing we need to figure out.

And thats timing.

When is a good time to tell them? Before, during, or after the release of the werewolf films?

I'd go with before. Maybe a few months before the first one comes out, right when the trailers for it are starting to play. By then, Freeborn will probably be cast and have a good teaser with the real cast, and will also have some good-looking werewolf stuff.

Crimson_Alchemist · Post by **Crimson_Alchemist** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 6:58 pm

hi everyone

Crimson_Alchemist · Post by **Crimson_Alchemist** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 6:59 pm

im new here

Crimson_Alchemist · Post by **Crimson_Alchemist** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 7:01 pm

Im all alone

Renorei · Post by **Renorei** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 7:39 pm

Hello, Crimson. Welcome to the pack!

Shadow Wulf · Post by **Shadow Wulf** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 7:49 pm

wether you believe it or not she sits next to me in class.

Renorei · Post by **Renorei** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:10 pm

Shadow Wulf wrote:wether you believe it or not she sits next to me in class.

Crimson Alchemist? Cool. Did you introduce her to this place, or did she find it on her own? If she found it on her own, that's an awesome coincidence.

Terastas · Post by **Terastas** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 11:18 am

Excelsia wrote:A point I'd like to make is just the weird coincidence. All these movies are coming out around the same time, completely independent and uninfluenced by each other. Which is really bizarre and unusual in the movie world. Normally, a successful movie in a particular genre causes more people to make films in that genre, but this is another matter entirely. All these movies had nothing to do with each other. Also, the fact that it is the year of the dog is really strange as well. They'll probably wonder why all these werewolf movies are coming out. Is there a reason? Did some sociocultural occurence lead to a fascination with werewolves? We should come up with some reasons as to why this might have occurred, if we can.

*nods* It's usually a movie viewer's instinct to expect that, when one movie comes out with a similar theme to another, one movie was an attempt at copying the other (Volcano & Dante's Peak, The Truman Show & Ed TV, Deep Impact & Armageddon, etc). That may be the case in 2006, but it won't be likely since four of said movies have their own unique origins completely void of the other.

Underworld: Evolution's origins should be clear enough seeing as it's a direct sequel. No explanation required there.

Blood & Chocolate is based on a novel of the same name which has been a cult classic for quite some time.

And to my understanding, Bubba the Redneck Werewolf is based on a comic book series of the same name. Ultimately, this is the only one that may be accused of copying another since the concept is goofy at best; it may be interpreted that the comic book was dug up to compensate for lack of an original script.

That leaves Freeborn, which isn't based on any previous works, but ultimately has what should be the most intriguing(sp?) support behind it, that being the support of the Pack. If anything, Freeborn will be the movie that reviewers and moviegoers should be the most curious about, seeing as it was a movie inspired by the support of true werewolf fans.

It'll be an interesting year for sure. Here's hoping that any movies that come out before Freeborn won't be so bad that moviegoers across America feel they've had their fill of werewolf movies for the year.

And, uh... Crimson? No offense, but:

A) We have a thread specifically reserved for introducing new members, so this was not the best thread to announce your arrival at.

and B) We have lives. Two minutes is not enough time to expect a proper response.

Figarou · Post by **Figarou** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:20 pm

Terastas wrote: That leaves Freeborn, which isn't based on any previous works, but ultimately has what should be the most intriguing(sp?) support behind it, that being the support of the Pack. If anything, Freeborn will be the movie that reviewers and moviegoers should be the most curious about, seeing as it was a movie inspired by the support of true werewolf fans.

Freeborn is the only film backed and supported by werewolf fans. This doesn't mean it'll be the #1 money making werewolf film for 2006. Of course, we all plan on seeing this film. But what about the non-werewolf fans? What will drive them to see this film? What kind of information do they need to see it? Will they get all excited knowing this film had help from werewolf fans? Will the theatrical trailer tell them that? Or do they need to get online and find out for themselves.

So many things needs to be well planned out if we want the public to know about Freeborn.

I bet ABrownrigg is already working on it.

Terastas · Post by **Terastas** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 4:10 pm

Figarou wrote:Freeborn is the only film backed and supported by werewolf fans. This doesn't mean it'll be the #1 money making werewolf film for 2006. Of course, we all plan on seeing this film. But what about the non-werewolf fans? What will drive them to see this film? What kind of information do they need to see it? Will they get all excited knowing this film had help from werewolf fans? Will the theatrical trailer tell them that? Or do they need to get online and find out for themselves.

Well, it's probably a given that Freeborn won't make the most at the box offices out of any werewolf movie. That would obviously be Underworld: Evolution, but that doesn't necessarilly mean it will be the favorite because, being a sequel, it just has the most to live up to, and it won't necessarilly be the most profitable since it will also likely cost the most to make (the movie Cursed, for example, could have payed for Freeborn in the first week, but was still a bust because the cost of development still exceeded the profit).

There's no guarantee that Freeborn will be the #1 movie, but the fact that it was developed with the assistance of "a forum of unpaid werewolf experts" should definitely perk the most curiosity about it. The other three movies are all based on previous works that can give potential audiences a good idea of what to expect, whereas all that's known about Freeborn at the moment is that this forum is ripe with activity; even we, the Pack members, know little about what to expect from the movie.

In other words, Freeborn will not necessarilly be the #1 box office seller, but it will be the movie that will generate the most curiosity. The other three you can sort of tell what to expect from since one is a direct sequel and the other two are based on works of literature, so when ET and the review crews get wind of the assortment of werewolf flicks due out in the year of the dog, Freeborn will be the unknown, and as such, the one they'll want to learn the most about. That doesn't necessarilly mean they'll all go and see it -- just that more attention will be payed to Freeborn's development and success than the other three.

Renorei · Post by **Renorei** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:08 pm

*agrees with Terastas*. I think you kinda hit the nail on the head there, I believe Freeborn will definitely generate the most curiousity, whether or not it makes the most money.

But that still begs the question, what else can we come up with that hasn't already been mentioned that will get people like ET interested?

I didn't want to mention this, but would media outlets possibly find a relationship b/w the recent furry media exposure, and the heightened interest in werewolves? Could we use that to our advantage in any way?

Think, people!

Anubis · Post by **Anubis** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:35 pm

Excelsia wrote:So, I was thinking. Do you guys think any TV shows that feature info about upcoming movies (Entertainment tonight, for example) would find it interesting that an unusually large number of werewolf movies are coming out next year?

And, if you answered yes, do you think it's something that they might do a story on (Especially considering it's the Year of the Dog)? If so, maybe we should tell somebody. It might jumpstart studios to be more cooperative with AB about Freeborn, if they think the world is excited about this possibility.

Please tell me your thoughts, everyone. If this is not a good idea, what can we as werewolf enthusiasts and Freeborn fans do to heighten the world's excitement about Freeborn?

i could E-mail my locan new station but i'll doubt that they would do any thing with it but i'll do it any way.

Figarou · Post by **Figarou** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:43 pm

Terastas wrote:
In other words, Freeborn will not necessarilly be the #1 box office seller, but it will be the movie that will generate the most curiosity.

When I said "#1 money making werewolf movie," I meant compared to the other werewolf films in 2006. Not the #1 box office seller. (Just letting you know.

)

As for curiosity, yes...I would be curious as to why werewolf fans was brought together in this forum. (If I was a reporter.)

But what would the reporter be asking? Sure, we'll be expecting questions like.... What brought you to that forum? What do you think of the werewolf design? Why do you like werewolves?" ETC.

Then comes the ultimate question..."Do you believe in werewolves?" How will some of us answer that question? If they really want to toy with us..they'll ask.."Can you really become a werewolf?"

Also will he/she be confused of all the different types of werewolf fans here? What if they interviewed us and one says..."I'm a therian.....blah blah." That reporter will then ask "Whats a therian?" (If he/she doesn't know what it is.)

There are so many things we need to be prepared for.

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