Press Release
Zzyzx
Films and Award-Winning Director Mark Jacobs to Produce Documentary on
Hollywood Rock Group "Masque"
June 12th 2009 – Hollywood CA
Hollywood rockers Masque, Zzyzx Films and director Mark
Jacobs announce plans to film a documentary based on the band’s journey back to
the music business. Jacobs is an award-winning director, producer and
cinematographer best known for his work on MTV, VH1, A&E, NBC and FOX
reality shows including Breaking Bonaduce, The Two Corey's, Obsessed, Kitchen
Nightmares, Adventures in Hollywood, Rob and Big, Super Group featuring Ted
Nugent and Sebastian Bach and most recently "Jesse's Story" a feature
length documentary currently touring the festival circuit.
“The Masque documentary will
provide insight on how the Internet and fan-based social networking sites like
MySpace have transformed the music industry,” states Jacobs. “At the peak of
80s Hollywood ‘Big Hair’ power rock groups,
Masque was a contender among other unsigned bands including Poison, Warrant and
Guns & Roses. It’s an honor to be given full access and be able tell this
compelling behind the scenes story of how the band is making its unexpected
comeback.”
“The group is very
excited about the story within a story that will unfold based on the characters
involved with this project,” states Masque founder and lead vocalist Tony Kelly.
“We’re grateful that our fans, new and old, share our passion for a unique
period in American rock and look forward to the journey back.”
The film will also feature
candid interviews with well-known rock musicians and others connected with the
current music industry. The release of the film will coincide with the debut of
the bands new record scheduled for spring 2010.