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Keep on Keeping on!

It is a warmer Saturday here in the Michigan. So far month one of 2010 has been very productive. I’ve had great talks with several new companies about existing and future product. That could lead to some exciting announcements very soon. “THE BOOK OF RUTH: Journey of Hope” has been getting some nice feedback and for those who don’t add this film to your collection you can still see the film on Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14th) at 7:30 pm on TBN (Trinity Broadcast Network) http://www.tbn.org/watch-us/our-programs/book-of-ruth-journey-of-faith Also on Pepper’s page http://www.djperryfanclub.com we have a new featured actress from upcoming “RENOVATION” so go to the link below and meet Tracilyn Jones. http://www.djperryfanclub.com/TLJ.html I know first hand that a trailer and new website will soon be on the way. In development we are having all kinds of star interest in our upcoming projects. As you know CDI is expanding the tribe bringing a few new directors and their projects inside to CDI. John Regan (The Flock) is getting us great interest with SHERWOOD HORROR in development now.

It announces our FX house and Mr. Terry Jernigan. TJ has been a known actor for sometime but recently has jumped into directing and producing. TJ will be playing a bad guy (fans are thrilled) despite his desire to play more good guys. Also TJ is working for the 1st time as a Co-Prod being the boots on the ground in VA. Virginia is one of three southern locations being looked at. We are holding off on crewing until we get funding around and know where we will shoot exactly. I’ve been pushed towards VA which you know I LOVE. But at the end of the day it has to make sense from a production stand point.
Meanwhile Tony Hornus’s doc OUTSIDE THE WIRE is driving towards a locked picture and I’m very proud of what we have going. Dennis Therrian has been putting heart and soul into it and I spent time pitching sponsorship packages to some major US companies.
I’m trying to sign off on a few acting projects. I have three acting offers swirling around and I’m reading a few scripts to see what story’s would be fun to tell. I also finished my 1st draft of FACE THE THUNDER which was a story I’ve had in my head for a few years now. That is exciting for me to finally see it on the page and out of my head.
I will say this about Haite and I say this taking ten steps away from the emotion. I think that what mother nature did and the sacrifices that were taken, will at days end help that country overall. I think the country has been slowly suffering with little to no attention be the world stage. Now because of this tragedy that country will be flooded with money, help and a new infrastructure should emerge. Better built buildings, better communication lines from rescue teams. I mean help is coming in and saying, “This airport isn’t…” or “How can we do our job without cell phone…” People are getting 1st hand observation of the problems in those 3rd world countries. India was an eye opener because that IS a country in transition. Anyway, I do feel very bad for those people. Next time it could be you, us…
We won our soccer match again last Sunday and so undefeated thus far. Great to just play some smash mouth indoor soccer. I’ve been working on getting some hardcider/raspberry wine going. So far those who have had the grape wine and/or Mulberry wine are digging it. Of course some of my friends grew up on MADDOG 2020 and BOONESFARM so I can’t get to excited by compliments.
Keep on keeping on and much success on the week ahead.
DJ

Posted by  |  January 16, 2010 | Categories: Blogroll | Leave a comment

2010 Hoist the Sails! Full ahead!

First I want to welcome everyone to 2010! For many it has been a cold start and Michigan is no different. Bone chilling and beautiful is how I like to describe it. I had to shovel for the 1st time yesterday and slowly all the holiday stuff is being put away and the food from our gatherings almost gone. Last week business started off with a bang. I’m working hard to line things up and manifest the best year yet.

I will start with giving an update on a few CDI affiliated projects. New foreign, TV and domestic deals underway on several early CDI films. Also several can be downloaded immediately on amazon.com ON DEMAND. Working on a major release for “The Patchwork Girl of OZ” and looking at getting domestic DVD releases on a few others. They can all be gotten on amazon.com or indieflix.com as well.

I should have some updates on AN ORDINARY KILLER which came out in Oct. 09 with BLOOD TIES and so I’m happy those films are getting out there. Dec 15th was the release for THE BOOK OF RUTH, JOURNEY OF FAITH and Jan. it will be for sale on amazon and other national rental/retailers. I’m also told that Trinity Broadcast Network will finally premiere the biblical film on Valentines Day Feb. 14th at 7:30 pm so check your listings.

I also have seen rough footage and images from our Yuma thriller RENOVATION. All the tapes have been captured and a trailer and new website will be coming forth very soon. I’m excited about this project and I’ve been talking to several distributors about the project.

Last week was also a good week of work on our doc film being led by Tony Hornus called “OUTSIDE THE WIRE: FORGOTTEN CHILDREN OF AFGHANISTAN.” I think this will be a wonderfully powerful look at our soldiers from around the world and showing humanitarian work.

Wild Michigan update. The LLC  business around the film has been dissolved, account closed and we are going after the guilty party with criminal charges. I’m happy to say this entity was exposed for lies (not in Hollywood) and their offices on the studio lot closed!  Since we have new friends who want to see the movie made. Some commits have been made but not enough funds yet. We will reopen once it is ready to roll. It was just costing us money to sit and we might have foreign partners so a whole different LLC might have to be formed. Any way you look at it that damn film will get made. The script is well liked and recently went through a studio greenlight process and got 4 of 5 stars so it is only a matter of time. It was just tough because we were on the ground, prepped and spent investment before being left high and dry. Live and learn! Oh, also torpedo their company so they don’t FU$#@#$ anyone else and press charges. It will all work out and that company will be sad they didn’t just go along for the good ride.

So much good energy as we sail into 2010! Many projects in development and I know a few will find their way into production.

Watch the http://www.cdiproductions.com for updates…

Many new additions to the Texas based http://www.djperryfanclub.com ran by Pepper. If you want to see something or have stuff to add let her know. We have a new group of Leading Ladies being listed with new most recent being Nathalie from “RENOVATION” so check it out!

Also for 2010 I invite you all to join “Clawing my Way to the Middle” blog which I also post to Myspace and on the fan site via Pepper.

https://djperryblog.com/

Best to us all in 2010!

DJ

Posted by  |  January 9, 2010 | Categories: Blogroll | Leave a comment