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June 4, 2023

June 4, 2023: Suji Sunday!

Feeling summerful

Who’s the baby?

Thinking hard

Brushing

Snoozing…

Snacking…

Pug Queen…

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Published on June 04, 2023 10:33

June 3, 2023

June 3, 2023: Meanwhile, on the home front!

Today’s Yes/No…


Wiener Coffee Pizza? Yes/No
Pizza Hut Japan’s new Wiener Coffee Pizza tastes as crazy as it sounds https://t.co/v55r06tz0s via @RocketNews24En


— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ (@BaronDestructo) June 3, 2023


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Published on June 03, 2023 18:24

June 2, 2023

June 2, 2023: More Stargate BTS vids! Developments!

This Mortal Coil…

Air, Part 1…

Broken Ties…

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Finished the first draft of my murder mystery pilot and I’m happy…for the most part.  I still feel the ending is a little too easy, the evidence maybe a little too circumstantial, and my first reader, Ivon,  agrees.  We’ll take the weekend to think about it.  Maybe Akemi will come up with another great idea for me!

Received some great location photos from the team in Bulgaria.  VERY curious to see what that budget comes in at.

Turned around a second draft of issue #2 of my horror comic and now looking to structure issue #3.  Looking forward to checking out some of the early character designs.

Next week looks heavy: Monday conference call about a couple of sci-fi scripts, Tuesday lunch meeting about the horror project, Wednesday lunch with potential director about another sci-fi project, Thursday zoom about a thriller series, and Friday general zoom meeting.

I leave you with…


Nashville-fried Jalapeño Popper-stuffed Turkey Wing? Yes/No https://t.co/5KWUjZ6N8K pic.twitter.com/pA3lS6e5eK


— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ (@BaronDestructo) June 2, 2023


 

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Published on June 02, 2023 12:30

June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023: Project Update!

My horror movie intake has started to flagging only 242 films into this extended marathon.  And with less than 60 to go before I hit the big 3-0-0!  To be fair, I have been distracted by development work and trying to get this high concept, low budget horror movie off the ground, but I’m going to try to make a concerted effort to see things through.  I don’t want to end up being known as the guy who gave up!

Almost finished a first draft of my murder mystery pilot.  I feel as though I haven’t quite stuck the landing, so I am going to get a criminal mind to vet the script – specifically my buddy Ivon who is the king of true crime podcasts and documentaries.  After inputting his inspired feedback, the script will be off to select readers.  Rebecca, you’re on the list!

The preliminary budget on the high-concept, low-budget horror film wasn’t quite as low-budget as I had hoped.  The preliminary budget came in about 20% higher than I had hoped.  A second pass brought that number down, but I don’t want to compromise the quality of the project, so I’ve started to investigate other options including the possibility of shooting in Bulgaria,  I was dubious at first but after doing some research into the studio, and speaking to a friend and colleague who has been working there for quite some time, I now find the prospect very promising.  Their team has the script and preliminary shooting schedule and will generate their own budget sometime next week.  Also, sometime next week, I’ll be sitting down to game plan with by co-exec producer, director, line producer, production manager, and investor liaison.  I’d really like to lock down this business plan for the investors by end of month, but need to feel confident about the budget, the tax credits on the Canadian side, and the marketing plan.  Ideally, would love to secure some interest from a distributor by then as well.  Also, need to get some clarity on the music licensing which will be a huge part of this film.

Today’s Yes/No…


Mint Chocolate Ice Cream KitKat? Yes/No
New Japanese KitKat captures the flavour of Baskin Robbins’ choc mint ice cream https://t.co/yEvMwfjpMr via @RocketNews24En


— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ (@BaronDestructo) June 1, 2023


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Published on June 01, 2023 17:42

May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023: Amazing Covers!

A few that caught my eye this week…

Punisher #12 – cover art by Jesus Saiz

The Amazing Spider-Man #26 – cover art by Pepe Larraz

The Amazing Spider-Man #26 – cover art by David Talaski

Eternus #4 – cover art by Rob Prior

WORLDTR33 #2 – cover art by Justine Frany

Josif: 1957 #1 – cover art by Fabiano Ambu

Josif: 1957 #1 – cover art by Fabiano Ambu

Gretel: Mortal Devices – cover art by Ian MacDonald

Fearless Dawn: Cold – cover art by Steve Mannion

Power Girl Special #1 – cover art by Marguerite Sauvage

Bloodborne: The Lady of the Lanterns #1-4 – cover art by Piotr Kowalski

So, which were YOUR favorites?

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Published on May 31, 2023 13:41

May 30, 2023

May 30, 2023: Slow Progress and Stargate vids!


Welcome to Toronto, Ola. Sadly, if you're looking for a man of maturity, I'm not your guy. I still collect toys and enjoy popping bubble wrap. I hope you enjoy your friendless stay in our fair city. Check out the Ripley's Aquarium if you get the chance. I hear it's a hoot! pic.twitter.com/QviZasBbLt


— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ (@BaronDestructo) May 30, 2023


Things are settling in on the honor film front.  Spoke to my line producer and my director today.  Tomorrow, I chat with a contact in Bulgaria.  Next week, it’s a sit-down lunch to muscle through the budget and then, the week after that, it’s a lunch/dinner Tax Credit 101!

A few more Stargate behind the scene vids…

“The Last Man” sandstorm sequence…

One of my top 5 favorite Atlantis episodes.  Kudos to my former writing partner, Paul Mullie, who did most of the heavy lifting on this episode while I was working on Kindred.  The sand by the way, was not, in fact sand, but an oatmeal mix.

Halfway through the fourth act of my murder mystery pilot and hoping to have a first draft by top of next week.  Who’s a fan of mysteries and would like a sneak peek in exchange for some honest feedback?

Today’s Yes/No…


Pierogi Taco? Yes/Nohttps://t.co/BdGaV4UaXO pic.twitter.com/Yh3AmmenvI


— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ (@BaronDestructo) May 30, 2023


 

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Published on May 30, 2023 14:59

May 29, 2023

May 29, 2023: Recommend me a binge-worthy series with fewer than 50 episodes that was produced in the last 5 years and is in the same league as The Sopranos, The Shield, and Breaking Bad!


Me receiving the preliminary budget for that low-budget horror movie. pic.twitter.com/3Eiwb7QKdm


— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ (@BaronDestructo) May 29, 2023


I really wanted to keep it within a specific budget range, and that seems unlikely so, at this point, I can either scrap it or consider a different shooting location – maybe Bulgaria or Serbia?  What are the tax credits in Yemen like?

Received feedback on the second issue of my horror comic.  So far, so good.  Will stand by for further notes before revising and moving on to issue #3.  Meanwhile, I await word on some other comic book projects.

Two-thirds of the way through my new pilot.  In this one, I take a stab at the mystery genre.  It’s a salute to shows like Murder She Wrote and the joyously wide-ranging sub-genres from cozy mysteries to furry sleuths.

When I finish this pilot, I’d like to take a break to binge watch a fantastic series.  Recommend me something fantastic along the lines of other shows I’ve enjoyed – The Sopranos, The Wire, Rome, Breaking Bad.  Preferably something that has completed its run, has less than 50 episodes, and aired within the last five years or so.

I’ve been unusually popular on twitter of late:


Dearest Monica,
It is with heavy heart that I tweet to inform you my wife has capped my new female friendships at 12 per annum. Having already reached my max allotment for 2023, I've gone ahead and waitlisted you. Trust you are as patient as you are optimistic and cheerful. BD pic.twitter.com/Jlezmv40lD


— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ (@BaronDestructo) May 8, 2023



Kind of short notice, but I rearranged my schedule so I could pick you up at the Canadian airport tomorrow. I will be holding a sign with your name, "Lisa1995a". Skip the in-flight meals. We're going for chimichangas! pic.twitter.com/0SyWXDxw5p


— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ (@BaronDestructo) May 27, 2023



I am heartened that you saw my tweets and feel we have something in common. Finally, someone with whom I can share my love for the Legion of Super-Heroes! Do you also ship Kara and Brainiac-5? Who is your favorite Legionnaire? What did you think of the Bierbaum run? pic.twitter.com/J3RMbZ4158


— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ (@BaronDestructo) May 29, 2023


Today’s Yes/No…


The Grilled Gheese? Yes/No https://t.co/AziDKYaIL6 pic.twitter.com/pcU1hZtB0Q


— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ (@BaronDestructo) May 29, 2023


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Published on May 29, 2023 14:12

May 28, 2023

May 28, 2023: Suji Sunday!

Strawberry Slayer

Sunning

Close.  Closer.  Closest.

Snuggled down

Leg Day!

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Published on May 28, 2023 12:22

May 27, 2023

May 27, 2023: Unusual Deaths!


#UnusualDeaths
In 2005, a South Korean gamer died at an internet cafe after playing 50 consecutive hours of StarCraft. pic.twitter.com/J7gxkUsl3x


— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ (@BaronDestructo) May 20, 2023



#UnusualDeaths
An Australian man contracted angiostrongyliasis, an infection caused by roundworm, and died eight years after eating a garden slug on a dare. pic.twitter.com/c6ZHd7m1Ys


— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ (@BaronDestructo) May 21, 2023



#UnusualDeaths
In 2015, Sergey Tuganov died of a heart attack after downing a bottle of viagra and wining a bet against two women who wagered he couldn't power through a 12 hour orgy with them.
There are worse ways to go. pic.twitter.com/laJltD7F0q


— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ (@BaronDestructo) May 22, 2023



#UnusualDeaths
Convicted killer Michael Anderson Godwin was spared the electric chair when his death sentence was commuted. In March of 1989, while sitting on a metal toilet, he bit down on a live wire while attempting to fix his t.v. – and electrocuted himself to death. pic.twitter.com/y1ZMnZyv7G


— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ (@BaronDestructo) May 23, 2023



#UnusualDeaths
In Arizona, shooting Saguaro cacti is considered a felony punishable by a 100k fine and 3 years in prison. In February of 1982, David Grundman and his roommate flaunted the law and fired a shotgun blast at a 27 foot Saguaro – that fell on Grundman, killing him. pic.twitter.com/Dk0Ri0OMxJ


— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ (@BaronDestructo) May 24, 2023



#UnusualDeaths
In March of 1989, martial arts enthusiast Ellie Quo climbed into a lion enclosure at the Melbourne Zoo to test his combat prowess against the king of the jungle.
He lost.
There would be no rematch. pic.twitter.com/yTPEEfMHf2


— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ (@BaronDestructo) May 25, 2023



#UnusualDeaths
On July 13, 1997, a 22 year old resident of Reston, VA tested his homemade bungee by jumping off a 70 foot railroad trestle. While he had made sure that the bungee was shorter than 70 feet, he forgot to factor in the fact that bungees stretch. pic.twitter.com/SQzaLnkLxb


— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ (@BaronDestructo) May 26, 2023



#UnusualDeaths
Philitas of Cos was a Greek scholar, poet, and pain-in-the-ass who would exhaustively critique those around him. It is said that he got so obsessed with one particular and lengthy critique that he forgot to eat and ended up starving to death in 285 BC. pic.twitter.com/8IjdzWGAlx


— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ (@BaronDestructo) May 27, 2023


 

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Published on May 27, 2023 14:49

May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023: Stargate outtakes and deleted scenes!

Beckett’s Return – full scene:

Zero-G:

Tracker…

Reunion…

Carter’s arrival to Atlantis – full speech:

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carters-full-speech-mp4

Carter visits Ronon (Reunion):

Teyla birds-eye barroom brawl (Reunion):

Wraith effect:

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