Max Brooks's Blog, page 6
July 2, 2012
World War Z Audiobook: Bruce Boxleitner
This is not the first time Mr. Boxleitner has read my words. Back in 2004, I was hired to write a few DVD extra shorts for the remake of “Dawn of the Dead.” If you’ve seen it, listen for an audio recording of the President. That’s him. My only regret was not getting a chance to meet him in person.
All that changed last year at a convention in Long Beach. I was signing at the Avatar Comics booth and suddenly looked up into the face of TRON! “Hey, can I get a signed copy of World War Z for my son?” I’m sure my stuttering response mirrored Chris Farley’s character on SNL: “Uh… um… remember when, in Babylon 5… uh… you’re awesome!”
He was very gracious, and even insisted on paying for the book.
When it came time to cast the voice of Gavin Blaire, I reached out to Mr. Boxleitner through our mutual friend, Joe Straczynski. Just like with “Dawn of the Dead,” Bruce raised my writing to a whole new level!
June 28, 2012
DEVOLUTION
A little while back, I pitched an idea to Thomas Tull over at Legendary. Turns out he was interested in the exact same subject. Although I can’t talk much about the details, the story just broke on “Devolution” yesterday.
http://screenrant.com/lost-jack-bender-max-brooks-devolution-sandy-182819/
June 21, 2012
WWZ Unabridged Audiobook: Denise Crosby Reads Mary Jo Miller
The first time I met Denise was when she read a role in my wife’s play, “Family Planning”. We’ve since become friends and she was easily my first choice to play Mary Jo. The charachter is based on a real person, an old, dear, deceased friend of my wife’s. The third anniversary of her death fell, by complete coincidence, on the day Denise read her role. It brought a whole new level of humanity to the experience of hearing Denise record the part.
May 16, 2012
Central Washington University
I’ll be speaking at the Central Washington University this Friday, May 18. Details straight from the source:
Show starts at 7PM at the Central Washington SURC Ballroom
Students must bring their ID card with them to the show
Free for CWU students with an ID card, $5 for non-CWU students
Show includes Max’s speech, Q&A period, and a book signing
Books will be available for purchase after the show
Everyone, including students, must pick up a ticket (even though they are free for students) at either the Welcome Center, The Wildcat Shop, or at Wildcat Tickets Online
May 7, 2012
WWZ AUDIOBOOK UNABRIDGED
Given the impending World War Z movie and the continued success of the Audiobook, Random House has finaly agreed to begin production on an unabridged version with all the characters. Casting will begin immediately. I’ll post each new booking as soon as they’re recorded.
April 18, 2012
SONS OF GUNS AIRS TONIGHT
More pics from Sons of Guns, premiering tonight at 9 (eastern/pacific) on Discovery…
March 26, 2012
WONDERCON 2012
This artwork was a presented to me, last week, at Wondercon, by a young lady named Virginia. Specifically, they relate to the story of the young Japanese otaku.
March 17, 2012
SONS OF GUNS
Recently, I was invited to appear on the Discovery Channel reality show Sons of Guns. Our goal was to craft the perfect anti-zombie firearm and without revealing too much, I can say that it was a journey unlike any I’ve ever experienced.
March 15, 2012
WWZ Now Set For Summer 2013
Paramount has just announced that they have pushed the release date of World War Z to the summer of 2013. According to a source at Plan B, the studio now feels confident enough in the project to promote it to the summer slot.
February 15, 2012
The MonsterPants are On
A discussion between myself and my old friend (and horror genre master), writer/direct James Felix McKenney, this coming Saturday:
“The MonsterPants Are On!” with James Felix McKenney
Saturday, February 18
12 Noon Pacific / 3pm Eastern
on: CultRadioAgogo.com
