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TERRIFIC!

thanks for the address correction. i saw a few concerts at the rock-it back in high school. it was a really fun place. sounds like it is having more fun now.

 

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http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/08/2...principal-photography-says-bryan-lee-omalley/

principle photography has wrapped up. post-production is sure to be intense given the heavy amount of special effects.

a friend of mine who was an extra during the scenes featuring the twins and gideon graves, saw lots of concept art.

the battles are sure to epic, likely heavy on cgi.

http://io9.com/5342578/scott-pilgrims-final-battle-isnt-what-we-might-expect

here mr. schwartzman provides some details of the final battle.

 

[barrytron3030]

mr wright and most of the crew have left. what a shame.

here's a picture of him with david cronenberg: http://www.flickr.com/photos/edgarwright/3869237050/

can anyone figure out where they had lunch?

 

[barrytron3030]

an article concerning toronto's newfound role of playing itself in film (ironically). wright's "Pilgrim" and egoyan's "Chloe" are mentioned.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3idc1bbdb02d3e920629c9b079355b2b29

happy TIFF everyone!

 

[barrytron3030]

chris evans, who plays lucas lee, talks about the film: http://www.collider.com/2009/09/13/...lgrim-vs-the-world-and-fantastic-four-reboot/

 

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a video of aubrey plaza, who plays julie powers, talking about the movie: http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=8761

 

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So Toronto will be portrayed as the arctic wasteland that the rest of the world perceives us to be?

Hmm

 

[barrytron3030]

bryan lee o'malley talks about the film, the game and the books

the quality of the videos suck and josh dysart is an annoying interviewer. but enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgJ9iyTQA4U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5pDy8Aiv9I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVh_9CAymlU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNnUPl2mRWE

 

[barrytron3030]

so it looks mr. wright let mr. jason reitman see 30 minutes of "Scott Pilgrim." reitman was in london to premiere "Up in the Air."

this is the excerpt from reitman's twitter page:
"In London, @edgarwright showed me 30min of Scott Pilgrim. While sworn to secrecy (so much, surprised blood wasn’t demanded) I will say this: It is a game changer for Edgar and the genre. It moves the speed of light and carries more unadulterated joy than I've seen in recent cinema. SP does what everyone our age has been dreaming about: achieves the first all encompassing film of the joystick generation. I’m in awe of the sheer control in the filmmaking. It feels like a “Matrix” for love and how willing we are to fight for it. If I had a movie coming out next year, I wouldn’t want to be anywhere near it. Hats off my friend. Can’t get it out of my head."

mr. wright responded to the overwhelming praise on HIS respective twitter page:
"I am very touched by @jasonreitman's lovely comments about Scott Pilgrim thus far. In unrelated news, Up in the Air ain't too shabby."

well, i'm getting more excited.

 

[barrytron3030]

this is (as i'm sure many of you know) an old "call and response" video blog from edgar wright, simon pegg, and nick frost. i just thought it was funny: http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/07/21/edgar-wright-plays-internet-frisbee-with-pauls-simon-pegg/

i watched wright's two previous feature films and (even more explicitly) realized how perfect this man is for "Scott Pilgrim." both "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz" were parodies of, and tributes to, their respective film genres. both were awesomely executed and both were hilarious. i'm sure "Scott Pilgrim" will have the same response to the comic book/ video game genres.

i think a bronze statue of mr. wright will one day highlight cityplace park. or filmport. no, i kid.

 

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jason schwartzman talks about his final battle and his respect for mr. wright and mr. cera: http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/11/0...cribes-scott-pilgrim-sword-fights-and-stunts/

according to his daily photo blog, and despite his continuing espresso addiction, edgar wright is very tired: http://www.edgarwrighthere.com/2009/11/november-3rd-2009/

 

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mr. schwartzman sheds more light on mr. wright's stylistic choices: http://thefilmstage.com/2009/11/06/...re-light-on-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-style/

looks like there's going to be some animation and spilt screen. interesting.

on a side note, Happy Pan Am 2015! i say the Canadian Olympic committee use "Scott Pilgrim" as the promotional video for the 2020 Olympics!

 

[barrytron3030]

a (20 minute) preview gideon graves: http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/11/1...eaction-to-first-20-minutes-of-scott-pilgrim/
OR
http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00028867.html

 

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jason schwartzman comments on edgar wright as a director and as fan of the comics: http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/11/2...pilgrim-director-edgar-wright-hes-such-a-fan/

and brian lee o'malley gives this tidbit of info form twitter:
"The next & final Scott Pilgrim book will 'take place' in 2009, because that's the last time I was in Toronto"

 

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anna kendrick, who plays stacey pilgrim, talks about the movie: http://wearemoviegeeks.com/wp-content/scott-pilgrim-kendrick-560x801.jpg

“You should start emotionally preparing yourself now. It’s so good, people are not going to know what hit them. I have a small role in it so I’m allowed to gush. It’s so cool. I’ve never seen anything like it. There’s an energy and a style that I’ve just never seen before and I think it’s going to make the fastest movie you’ve seen look like a Merchant Ivory film. There, I said it.”

OK!