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June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023: Suji Sunday!
Rainy Day Pug
Re-enacting that scene from The Lion King.
Who wants a snackie?
Snooze time!
Suji filing a grievance with the pug union…
Finger treat…
Treat treat…
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June 17, 2023
June 17, 2023: Unusual Deaths!
#UnusualDeaths
On December 12, 1794, a British ship paid tribute to their ally, the Lady Washington, by firing a celebratory blast across their bow. Unfortunately, the cannon was loaded and ended up killing American Captain John Kendricks and several of his officers. pic.twitter.com/OCeKuyw9Kg
— Joseph Mallozzi
(@BaronDestructo) June 11, 2023
#UnusualDeaths
In 2011, a Russian woman woke up at her own funeral and promptly died of a heart attack. A century earlier, a similar event occurred but, instead of dying of a heart attack, the unlucky guy was chased down and killed by superstitious villagers. pic.twitter.com/MWjuLX7QBW
— Joseph Mallozzi
#UnusualDeaths
Earlier this year, two men in India were killed by knife-wielding roosters. Apparently, this is not uncommon at cock fights where combatants are outfitted with blades to exact lethal – occasionally karmic – damage. pic.twitter.com/Cvivj6mVAQ
— Joseph Mallozzi
#UnusualDeaths
On August 21, 1986, a limnic eruption at Lake Nykos in Cameroon released over 300 000 tons of CO2 into the air, suffocating 1,746 people and 3500 livestock living within 16 miles of the lake. pic.twitter.com/xWBA5r51kF
— Joseph Mallozzi
#UnusualDeaths
To that end, they gave Malloy unlimited credit at their local speakeasy, assuming he would eventually drink himself to death. Days turned into weeks and when it became apparent things weren't according to plan, they switched things up. 2/
— Joseph Mallozzi
#UnusualDeaths
Annoyed by their prospective victim's steel stomach, they fed him spoiled sardine sandwiches laced with rat poison with a sprinkling of tacks. Still to no apparent effect. 4/
— Joseph Mallozzi
#UnusualDeaths
Only to have Malloy to walk into the speakeasy the next day, seemingly none the worse for wear. And so, they adjusted their plans once again and ran him over with a car. But when it came time to collect on the insurance, they learned that Malloy wasn't dead. 6/
— Joseph Mallozzi
#UnusualDeaths
THAT did it. They finally succeeded in killing Michael Malloy and each cashed in to the tune of $61k (by today's standards). 8/
— Joseph Mallozzi
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June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023: Projects update!
Holy smokes! The Japanese are building their own Atlantis!
https://www.n-ark.jp/en/dogen-city
Zoom call this morning with Team Bulgaria about that high concept, low budget horror movie I would love to film sometime before winter 2023. They had some questions about the script. We discussed locations, special effects make-up, directors of photography, crew and, of course, catering and the food in Bulgaria. It all seems very promising. The plan if for them to turn around a bells-and-whistles version of the budget for mid next week – and, hopefully, I can take it from there.
The third issue of my horror comic was well-received. I’m holding off on starting my next pass until all the notes are in but, so far, this has been a surprisingly smooth, fun process. I’ve started breaking issue #4 and, once I’ve completed the fifth and final issue, here’s hoping we have our next title lined up. They’re a great team.
With the cozy mystery pilot done (for now), I move on to my next pilot, a comedic sci-fi procedural. I was told there’s an appetite for these. Hopefully that will still be the case when this strike is over.
Today’s Yes/No…
Matcha & Crushed Almond Milk Tea Latte? Yes/No
Starbucks Japan’s Matcha & Crushed Almond Milk Tea Latte tastes better as a float https://t.co/qOmScYliwy via @RocketNews24En
— Joseph Mallozzi
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June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023: Updates and such!
Got some great feedback on my cozy mystery pilot (Thanks, Rebecca!) and made some tweaks. Feeling pretty good about this one. If nothing else, most who have read it to provide notes said it was a quick and enjoyable read, so here’s hoping the various execs and prospective decision-makers will be equally entertained (or, at the very least, not frustrated) by the experience.
Tomorrow, we have a zoom chat with The Bulgarians about the budget for that high-concept, low-budget horror movie. I believe that, at this point, they just want to get on a call to discuss, clarify a few points regarding the schedule, and tick all the boxes before turning around that preliminary numbers. I have a conservative estimate of what we need to hit BTL (Below the Line – not including producer, writer, director and cast fees, marketing and publicity, and music licensing) and if we get there – or preferably, well under – then things can move pretty quickly towards completion of the business plan and, eventually, a decision by the investors. If the budget comes in high, then I’m declaring it an early wrap on this one.
With the cozy mystery set aside (for the time being), I’m shifting focus to a new pilot – an SF procedural with echoes of X-Files, Fringe, and Men in Black. I’ll probably spend the better part of next week hammering out an outline after which it’s on to the first draft and smoooooooth sailing!
Had my weekly zoom session with my good friend and fellow writer-producer Alexander M. Ruemelin who has a BIG amazon series dropping this fall. We’re spinning a couple of ideas for a possible collab and I’m really liking what we’ve come up with so far. Now all that remains to be done is flesh out the premise, write an outline, write a draft of the pilot, pitch it, and sell it. Who said this business was difficult?
Over on twitter, I’m about 220 ships deep into my ongoing Test Your Spaceship IQ thread. Are you up to date?
Test your Spaceship IQ! (Part 55)
Identify the following ships… #Spaceships https://t.co/Fk6xFnw9vh pic.twitter.com/DzLecz71sW
— Joseph Mallozzi
Today’s Yes/No…
Lemon & Cheese Pies? Yes/No
Lemon & Cheese pies from McDonald’s bring some sunshine to the rainy season【Taste test】 https://t.co/c3hnCL9snO via @RocketNews24En
— Joseph Mallozzi
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June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye this week…
Black Panther #1 – Mr. Garcin
Black Panther #1 – cover art by Rahzzah
Haunt You to the End #1 – cover art by Maika Sozo
Void Rivals #1 – cover art by Karen Darboe
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #140 – cover art by Rod Reis
Planet of the Apes #3 – cover art by Alan Quah
So, which were YOUR favorites?
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June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023: Stargate behind-the-scenes videos!
Your new zoom background…
Director Andy Mikita playing peek-a-book with the goa’uld tech…
The Hunt – behind the scenes…
The Hunt – forest stunt…
Pauly ad-libbing…
Today’s Yes/No…
Curry Donut Rice Bowl? Yes/No
Is a curry donut rice bowl greater than the sum of its parts?【SoraKitchen】 https://t.co/9E96ll87x0 via @RocketNews24En
— Joseph Mallozzi
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June 12, 2023
June 12, 2023: A Productive Day!
Yozo!
Productive day today. Finished a first pass on the third issue of my horror comic. Then, got some notes back on my mystery pilot and implemented them. Rebecca, check your inbox!
Hey, look at what arrived in the mail yesterday!
Since starting work on that mystery script, I’ve been on a Columbo tear, discovering a newfound appreciation for the show and its star.
It’ll go up on the shelf with some of my other favorite t.v. show companions. Not pictured: The Simpsons, The X-Files, The Twilight Zone, and, of course, Stargate!
Settle a debate for Akemi. How many colors in a rainbow?
Akemi’s Japan News Update: “They were going to have a bikini contest at a pool in Nagoya but communist ladies complained so cancelled.”
Yatta! You’re up to date!
— Joseph Mallozzi
Has the twitter translate button stopped working for guys too? https://t.co/VOQIVFKlyA
— Joseph Mallozzi
Great thread that reaffirms my long-held belief that the streaming business model doesn’t make sense:
I still believe the reason they are so desperate to break the WGA is because the conditions for proper Residual payments to be made as well as budgets and staffing are contingent on data/numbers they don't want getting out for ~some~ reason https://t.co/OJmljpadzL
— Phillip Bastien (@PABastien) June 12, 2023
Today’s Yes/No…
Waffle Pizza? Yes/No
Do Shibuya’s new Pizza Waffles taste as good as they sound? https://t.co/OJeHvt9Wm2 via @RocketNews24En
— Joseph Mallozzi
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June 11, 2023
June 11, 2023: Suji Sunday!
Love Fetcher
Bath time!
The blow-dry…
Toasty dry.
The Guard Dog…
Suji Snacks…
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June 10, 2023
June 10, 2023: Unusual Deaths!
#UnusualDeaths
In November of 1983, a bouncer at the Condor Club in San Francisco was having sex on a grand piano when he mistakenly activated a hydraulic motor that lifted the piano, pinning him to the ceiling. He suffocated to death but his girlfriend miraculously survived. pic.twitter.com/zVkAlvEfrZ
— Joseph Mallozzi
#UnusualDeaths
In 1988, a poodle fell off a 13th floor balcony in Buenos Aires, killing a 75 year old female pedestrian below. A 46 year old onlooker to the incident was fatally struck by a bus. Then, a man who witnessed both accidents died of a heart attack. pic.twitter.com/8oA9zSGqpi
— Joseph Mallozzi
#UnusualDeaths
On April 2, 1988, a veteran sky diver tasked with filming a jump mistook the camera equipment he was wearing for the parachute he had left behind on the plane. pic.twitter.com/vAZHs0Ft2Z
— Joseph Mallozzi
#UnusualDeaths
On March 9, 1996, a resident of Headley Down, Hampshire attempted to cure his snoring by taking sleeping pills and sticking tampons up his nose – only to end up suffocating to death in his sleep. pic.twitter.com/YAxZelft73
— Joseph Mallozzi
#UnusualDeaths
In 1998, a tango instructor in Lisbon, Portugal was demonstrating proper head position by looking up at the ceiling ,and ended up dancing himself out a 5-story window. pic.twitter.com/7xhDWNy15p
— Joseph Mallozzi
#UnusualDeaths
On December 2, 2009, a student at Kyiv Polytechnic Institute was killed when his chewing gum exploded. Apparently, he had a habit of dipping gum his in citric acid and, on the fateful day, mistook an explosive powder for his sour standby. pic.twitter.com/YkTgFyC4QS
— Joseph Mallozzi
Today’s Yes/No…
Mint Pepsi? Yes/No
Mint Pepsi for Yakisoba is coming to Japan, and we got to taste it before it goes on sale https://t.co/4wmLPZ2n1w via @RocketNews24En
— Joseph Mallozzi
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June 9, 2023
June 9, 2023: More Stargate behind the scenes videos!
Behind the scenes – Shooting the shuttle crash (Stargate: Universe)
Behind the scenes – Harmony firefight
Behind the scenes – Shooting inside the wraith ship
Behind the scenes – Replicator escape
The practical puddle…
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