Resource 411

Issue 70
This Issue's Spotlight on: The Magic Is In Their Hands: Props And Illustrations For "Land Of The Lost"

Resource 411 Resource 411

Click Here

NY 411

Variety411


411 Information
  • Advertising Information
  • Listing Information
  • Contact Information
  • About Us
  • The Biz
  • Variety Media Careers



  • 411 Update Staff


    Publisher
    Sean Killebrew
    Senior Editor
    Steve Atinsky
    Newsletter Editor
    Marjorie Galas
    Online Manager
    Apul Bhalani



    411 Publishing sites:
  • LA411.com
  • NewYork411.com
  • Variety411.com
  • Resource411.com
  • store.resource411.com


  • To place your ad:
    Call 800-545-2411 TODAY!
  • The Magic Is In Their Hands: Props And Illustrations For "Land Of The Lost"
  • Phineas and Ferb: Music, Mischief, And The Endless Summer Vacation
  • Every Great Actor Should Have A Great Coach
  • Mixing Celebrities With Reality On "I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!"
  • Createasphere and REDucation
  • June Webinar: A First For 411 Publishing And The PGA

  • SPOTLIGHT

    Illustrator Mauro Borrelli's raft falling concept for "Land of the Lost."
    Photo courtesy of: Mauro Borrelli

    A degree in macro economics. Formal art training by a Franciscan monk. Three years as a chef in France. Repairing frescos as a 16th century art curator. This is the combined training of “Land of the Lost’s” prop master Scott Macginnis and illustrator Mauro Borrelli.

    MORE...


    ARTICLES

    Two writers asked each other, “What would you do with 104 days of summer vacation?” If you think they answered, “Let’s shop around a cartoon based on the misadventures of two step-brothers and their secret agent platypus until it gets optioned,” you’d be uncovering the origins of Jeff "Swampy" Marsh and Dan Povenmire.


    MORE...


    Without Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson behind the bar, the fans wouldn’t have flocked to “Cheers.” Those turning to ‘Friends’ would have tuned out if any of the six leads left the show. And “The Sopranos” without James Gandolfini and Edie Falco? Forget about it. Acting coach Peter Kelley explains what made the attraction to these series’ leads so strong.


    MORE...


    Three weeks, ten celebrities, one jungle. “I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!” has been sweeping the British charts for eight years and just keeps on growing. On June 1st, the American audience will be treated to their own version of the British sensation.


    MORE...


    In the upcoming months, HD Expo will complete a metamorphosis into Createasphere. With the name change comes some exciting new opportunities that everyone in the entertainment industry, from set decorators to camera operators, graphic artists to editors, can benefit from.


    MORE...


    "The incentives landscape has become increasingly complex," said Sean Killebrew, Publisher of 411 Publishing. "411 is looking forward to partnering with the PGA on a topic that's extremely beneficial for both our users and the Guild members. Co-hosting a panel that navigates participants through the complexities of incentives and how to maximize them to their fullest extent will provide a great source of education and leverage for the 411 Publishing, Variety, PGA and independent film communities."


    MORE...


    411 Covered...

    “Step into Liquid” was Brown’s critically acclaimed directing debut. The movie focused on surfers and their favorite world-wide surfing locations. His sophomore effort, “Dust to Glory,” was an expose on the Tekate Score Baja 1000 in Mexico. This off-road motorcycle race rivals the Indy 500 in popularity and attracts competing bikers from all over the world. Working on this film inspired the concept behind “Highwater.”


    MORE...


    ANNOUNCEMENTS
    Check out the 411 Publishing Websites!

    Whether you are a new or seasoned visitor to the various 411 websites (www.la411.com, www.ny411.com, www.variety411.com), we would like to direct your attention to aspects of our site that allow you to connect with the 411 community, learn some new information, and remain entertained.

    As always, we welcome your feedback and ideas.  If you have any questions about the new developments occurring at 411, please send your questions in an email to pr@411publishing.com

    Production Tech Tips

    Last month, over 2,000 viewers experienced the Production Tech Tips video (thanks in part to a posting on the home page of the Visual Effects Society!)  Be one of the many who join our sleuthing producer as he investigates the latest developments in technology affecting the film, video and online production world.  He presents his findings in a monthly short video primer.   This month’s video: Episode #6: Visual Effects and The Story, may be found by clicking www.411Publishing.com/TechTips/

    Article Feedback Section

    Share your comments, ideas, and feedback on all the articles available in the monthly 411 newsletter.  It’s simple: just include the name you would like posted and your comment.  (Email is required but will not be posted with your response.)  We’d like to hear from you! 

    LA 411 and NY 411 on Facebook

    Join the many people who have already become fans of our Facebook sites.  Share news and updates about productions and projects you are working on with 411 and members of the growing 411 community!  You may find us on Facebook by looking up: www.la411.com/facebook and www.ny411.com/facebook

    LA 411 and NY411 are on Twitter

    We're all about the tweets!  See who the latest listees are, learn about new 411 developments as they come to light, see our take on the newest gear, movies and events.  For LA, visit http://www.twitter.com/la_411.  For NY visit www.twitter.com/ny_411

    411 Publishing Green Listee Page

    As productions focus on going green, 411 Publishing would like to highlight our listees that have committed to greening their practices.  If you are a listee who would like to be included in the 411 Production Green Listee page, or if you are a producer looking for green companies, please visit www.resource411.com/Green/.

    You will find the information about the application process as well as the companies and their green practices.   The site also includes links worthy of your investigation and articles highlighting green achievements in the production community.  Take a look at new and archeived green-themed articles by clicking : http://www.resource411.com/Green/articles.htm

    411 Publishing and Reel Green Media: Helping you “Go Green”

    Would you like your business to become more environmentally sound but have been unsure of where to start?  411 Publications has partnered with Reel Green Media in an effort to assist you in developing methods that will allow your company to become more energy-efficient and waste conscious.  For more details, please visit:
    http://www.resource411.com/Green/RGM.htm

    CALENDAR OF EVENTS

    Featured Event

    EditFest NY
    06/12— 06/13
    Directors Guild of America, 110 W. 57 Street
    New York, NY
    www.editfestny.com

    Expert editors including Ken Eluto, Craig McKay, Sam Pollard and Thelma Schoonmaker are amongst the confirmed attendees at EditFest NY. The two day event will feature hands-on training sessions, panels, and receptions where editors and edit enthusiasts can mingle and discuss aspects of their craft.



    MORE...

    Los Angeles Area

    E3 Expo
    06/02 — 06/04
    Los Angeles, CA
    www.e3expo.com/

    Hollywood Black Film Festival
    06/02 — 06/07
    Beverly Hills, CA
    www.hbff.org

    Beyond Broadcast
    06/03 — 06/06
    USC
    Los Angeles, CA
    www.bb2009.uscannenberg.org

    MORE...

    New York Area

    Mediabistro Circus
    06/02 — 06/03
    New York, NY
    www.mediabistro.com/circus

    Lighthouse Intl. Film Festival
    06/04 — 06/07
    Long Beach Harbor, NJ
    www.lighthousefilmfestival.org

    NewFest: The New York LGBT Film Festival
    06/04 — 06/11
    SVA Theater
    Chelsea, NY
    www.newfest.org/wordpress/

    MORE...

    Award Events

    Gracie Award
    06/03
    Marriott Marquis Hotel
    New York, NY
    www.protected.accountsupport.com/awrtorg/awards

    Inspiration Awards
    06/05
    Beverly Whilshire Hotel
    Los Angeles, CA
    site unavailable

    Tony Awards
    06/07
    Radio City Music Hall
    New York, NY
    www.tonyawards.com/en_US/index.html

    MORE...


    Does your business have any exciting news or special events to share with the production community? Please send releases for our review to: pr@411publishing.com