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James Hyde



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Status: Single
City: Toluca Lake
Country: US
Signup Date: 6/15/2004
Tuesday, January 23, 2007 

Current mood:  crushed
Hey myspacers,

In a neverending quest to fill my day with valuable activity, I've decided I might try this whole "blogging" whatsit.  Does this make me Web 2.0?  I don't know, but I feel like dying my hair purple and putting on a pair of girl jeans already.

So every now and then, Phil and I will receive an unsolicited screenplay pitch in our email inbox.  Generally I find them pretty annoying.  I mean, I have enough problems finding my car payment money every month, let alone the money to produce some other dude's film.  That said, I finally received the other day that piqued my interest.  It's called Ponto the Shadowdweller.  And even though I have no idea what its about, I really think its genius.

So I've obscured the guy's name since I'm not technically asking for permission.  Please nobody steal the guy's title, because its the greatest thing since Jesus invented the telephone.  And to all of you guys out there who are contemplating sending an unsolicited pitch to me or to any number of mediocre-careered guys, let me show you how its done right.  And no, I'm still not making this guy's movie.  I'll probably be kicking myself for it someday.

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Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2007 20:58:11 -0800 (PST)
From:"XXXX" XXXX@yahoo.com>
Subject: question?
To:james@ricepowerproductions.com


Rise Powers Produtions,
 
Hello, my name is XXXX. I am a director that is about to shot a project called Evil Deeds – Ponto the Shadowdeller, an ultra low budget independent film shot in Detroit . This is my second feature and I have the whole production and post-production all ready to go. With actors attached to the script, soundtrack already made for the film and distribution companies wanting to watch the film. I want to ask if Rise Powers would be interested in funding this horror film. If so contact me at XXXX@yahoo.com and I will send you the script with a out line of everything I have done so far. I would love you aboard this project. Thank You.
 
-XXXX

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no, no, no.  thank you XXXX.  Thank you.
Currently listening:
At Last...The Duets Album
By Kenny G
Release date: 23 November, 2004
Lelu
Leeanna Colwell

 
some people just don't get that every one in the film industry does not always have a lot of money to throw arround.
 
Posted by Lelu on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 - 2:20 PM
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James Hyde

 
well funny enough I do have money to throw around.  Sure its for hookers and imported beer, but hey, I still throw it around.
 
Posted by James Hyde on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 - 7:20 PM
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JOSE CASSELLA-DIRECTOR/CINEMATOGRAPHER

 
Damn , I actually wanted to send you a pitch letter for a great idea I had.

It is a sequel for XANADU, with 50 cent. I think it would be awsome....

Well, I might still send you my letter!

Jose
 
Posted by JOSE CASSELLA-DIRECTOR/CINEMATOGRAPHER on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 - 7:16 PM
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James Hyde

 
Dude, your material is always solicited.  Plus Xanadu redux with 50 Cent is the greatest thing since Ponto the Shadowdweller 2: Electric Pontaloo.
 
Posted by James Hyde on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 - 7:19 PM
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erika
Erika Smith

 
"Rise Powers" would be a good porno name. "Rise Powers: Pussy Dweller." Wanna produce it?
 
Posted by erika on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 - 3:05 PM
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