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Some voice dubbing was done at Mittens 2011 in Ireland. About 90% of the speech in the video is original (sometimes salvaged) audio from the shoots, but 10% had to be re-recorded/dubbed as there were too many problems with the original audio. Work is continuing on the dialog audio. | Some voice dubbing was done at Mittens 2011 in Ireland. About 90% of the speech in the video is original (sometimes salvaged) audio from the shoots, but 10% had to be re-recorded/dubbed as there were too many problems with the original audio. Work is continuing on the dialog audio. | ||
In early September 2012 Lovegrove's back-up hard drive suffered from a short circuit which halted editing dramatically. A second IndieGoGo campaign was started as a request for fans to help get the drive fixed and the production finished. Although the project has had various setbacks, | In early September 2012 Lovegrove's back-up hard drive suffered from a short circuit which halted editing dramatically. A second IndieGoGo campaign was started as a request for fans to help get the drive fixed and the production finished. Although the project has had various setbacks, a 90% complete version is available to watch on YouTube. | ||
"It's missing a scene toward the end and needs quite a lot of dubbing and work on the special effects." Lovegrove says in an AGS Wikipedia edit in May, 2013. | |||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
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==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
<b>Ben Jordan</b> is played by the games' creator Francisco "[[ | <b>Ben Jordan</b> is played by the games' creator Francisco "[[Grundislav]]" Gonzalez. | ||
<b>John Sinclair</b> is played by David Birkett (Ginger In The Dark). | <b>John Sinclair</b> is played by David Birkett (Ginger In The Dark). | ||
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<b>Lucietta</b> is played by Kimberleigh Heilman. | <b>Lucietta</b> is played by Kimberleigh Heilman. | ||
<b>Bob</b> is played by Davy "[[Creed Malay]]" Stedham | |||
<b>The boss</b> is played by John Goodwin. | <b>The boss</b> is played by John Goodwin. | ||
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<b>The doctor</b> is played by Nick Loveridge. | <b>The doctor</b> is played by Nick Loveridge. | ||
<b>Audrey Hepburn</b> is played by Katerina "[[cat]]" Wallech | |||
<b>James Sinclair</b>, father, is played by James Drew. | |||
<b>Rufus</b>, henchman, is played by Simon Loveridge. | <b>Rufus</b>, henchman, is played by Simon Loveridge. | ||
<b> | <b>Librarian</b> is played by Neil Morgan. | ||
<b>Stephen Brown</b>, party guest is played Darren "[[Quintaros]]" Reid | |||
<b>God</b>, played by Francesco "[[bicilotti]]" Ariis | |||
<b> | <b>Burt</b>, land-rover man, played by Gary Lambourne | ||
<b>Chris "[[CJ]]" Jones (AGS)</b> appears as himself. | <b>Chris "[[CJ]]" Jones (AGS)</b> appears as himself. | ||
The production also stars | The production also stars Jake Hoggans, Marco Oojier and Ken Rickfels. | ||
There are also cameos by Lily Cheung, Saj Majumdar, Stein Cato "[[Esseb]]" Blastrumopen, Matthew Vinniecombe, Micheal Buckley, Berian "[[AGA]]" Williams, Jennifer Hook & Mark "[[m0ds]]" Lovegrove. | There are also cameos by Lily Cheung, Saj Majumdar, Stein Cato "[[Esseb]]" Blastrumopen, Matthew Vinniecombe, Micheal Buckley, Berian "[[AGA]]" Williams, Jennifer Hook & Mark "[[m0ds]]" Lovegrove. | ||
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Hollywood: "We'll have SIX souls. No-one has ever made a six soul entity before!" | Hollywood: "We'll have SIX souls. No-one has ever made a six soul entity before!" | ||
Vinnie: "You're a DICK Sinclair!" | |||
==References to Other Works Of Fiction== | ==References to Other Works Of Fiction== | ||
Include characters discussing Le Chateau Macabre and the Ben Jordan series. Other references to existing fiction include lines from the Die Hard trilogy, Indiana Jones and the Temple Of Doom and Monkey Island. Plot elements also poke fun at the AGS blue cup rating system, the John Sinclair AGS games, the American Ghost Society and Hollywood film-making. | Include characters discussing Le Chateau Macabre and the Ben Jordan series. Other references to existing fiction include lines from the Die Hard trilogy, Indiana Jones and the Temple Of Doom and Monkey Island. Plot elements also poke fun at the AGS blue cup rating system, the John Sinclair AGS games, the American Ghost Society and Hollywood film-making. The end credits follow the style of the Predator credit sequence, with the actors smiling at the camera. | ||
==Quirks & Errors== | ==Quirks & Errors== | ||
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7. Of the 30 or so scenes filmed in Italy, Lovegrove forgot to film one important scene for the finalé section. It is replaced by hand-drawn art by Francisco Gonzalez. Other errors (including why characters are still locked in a room) with this section of the film became apparent only during editing but re-shooting was not possible. | 7. Of the 30 or so scenes filmed in Italy, Lovegrove forgot to film one important scene for the finalé section. It is replaced by hand-drawn art by Francisco Gonzalez. Other errors (including why characters are still locked in a room) with this section of the film became apparent only during editing but re-shooting was not possible. | ||
8. The producer credits in the opening sequences (of the work in progress version) are incorrect | |||
==The BJ:MD Drinking Game== | ==The BJ:MD Drinking Game== | ||
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==Music== | ==Music== | ||
The video uses different music to LCM. This time Lovegrove has opted for a much more cinematic feel and has attempted to keep the soundtrack consistent and above all - epic. | The video uses different music to LCM. This time Lovegrove has opted for a much more cinematic feel and has attempted to keep the soundtrack consistent and above all - epic. Ben's themes are predominantly from "Night at the Museum", the score (soundtrack) of which provided Lovegrove inspiration for the Italy storyline and shoot. John's themes are predominantly "Van Helsing" and "Predator 1 & 2" both scores inspiration for the original river monster theme. | ||
Alan Silvestri (Night at the Museum 1 & 2, Predator, Van Helsing) | Music from the following composers and soundtracks feature: | ||
Alan Silvestri (Night at the Museum 1 & 2, Predator 1 & 2, Van Helsing) | |||
Basil Poliderius (Under Siege 2, Starship Troopers) | Basil Poliderius (Under Siege 2, Starship Troopers) | ||
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==Release== | ==Release== | ||
Work in progress (2012) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH-0m1lzqMs | Work in progress (2012) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH-0m1lzqMs | ||
[[Category:AGS History]] | |||