I am behind-scratch that-my employees are behind. I want to start the construction of the AoB set and start filming, but the writers haven't finished the scripts! Thank goodness the mini-series is over the entire summer.
STAR just came out...it has been ages since it was last published. I actually thought it was canceled due to circulation problems.
I'm meeting with the A.Pentragnani designers-they have a prelim bridesmaid dress for Tatiana and her prelim wedding dress. I think each collection thus far has about three gowns named for thier bride. We need to finalize the contracts with the pattern makers and at least put the patterns up. We were waiting for the MMAM episode to aire before we released the line, but we may have to start before that. I'll call Sarah Troy and ask her...I'll try to be nice...better yet, my assistant can do it. I need a pedi
besos
Monday, May 07, 2007
Monday, April 30, 2007
Markets
We put a new poll up on the Pahala Shore website, so far some interesting opinions/concerns/ideas/suggestions.
We're in the process of moving the older episodes to a new server, since we need more space now. So seasons 1 and season 2 will be moved to the yahoo groups server. Seasons 3-4 all take place six months after the last scene in season 2.
The Gloria Show is filmed and edited. We need to send in the episodes to the network. Yes, we were able to film two episodes. One episode is time sensative, the other is sort of a "filler" show and not very time sensative.
Pahala Shore has two more episodes this season, then we take an hiatus until August. We still have one more storyline to work through before scripts can be sent out and then we need to have the sets built, but that can happen later.
Adventures of a Bride will start filming so that it can aire this summer during the Pahala Shore hiatus.
The broadcast shows are being put on the back burner until we can work out the technical issues. Our airwaves are not coinciding with the local stations as our shows are not turning up on the tv screens. I should ask around and do some research about the technical side of things.
I have meetings all day today-it's the end of the month, so I need to check in on all of my projects.
besos
We're in the process of moving the older episodes to a new server, since we need more space now. So seasons 1 and season 2 will be moved to the yahoo groups server. Seasons 3-4 all take place six months after the last scene in season 2.
The Gloria Show is filmed and edited. We need to send in the episodes to the network. Yes, we were able to film two episodes. One episode is time sensative, the other is sort of a "filler" show and not very time sensative.
Pahala Shore has two more episodes this season, then we take an hiatus until August. We still have one more storyline to work through before scripts can be sent out and then we need to have the sets built, but that can happen later.
Adventures of a Bride will start filming so that it can aire this summer during the Pahala Shore hiatus.
The broadcast shows are being put on the back burner until we can work out the technical issues. Our airwaves are not coinciding with the local stations as our shows are not turning up on the tv screens. I should ask around and do some research about the technical side of things.
I have meetings all day today-it's the end of the month, so I need to check in on all of my projects.
besos
Monday, April 23, 2007
Moving Along
The "Adventures" cast arrived this weekend and we were able to process them thru immigration and issue out work visas. The wardrobe crew is hard at work with them and we need to do the hair of a few members as well. Then of course the sets need to be built and filming needs to start soon.
Filmed a test episode of the new cooking show (approximately 30 sim-minutes) for the local broadcast station. Will have residents give thier opinions about the show during the next simday. We're also accepting commercials from local businesses. Short 15sec segments only.
Pahala Shore is back filming. The cast members seem a bit...lethargic, to say the least. Might have to crack the whip a few times-just because contracts were sent out doesn't mean that they will always have a job. I have to constantly tell the sims that play significant roles on the show that I can easily switch storylines if I need to. The legal department wants us to consider offering longer contracts so the salaries can stay constant and low, instead of a renewable contract each season. I don't like that idea.
The Gloria Show...not going as well as I would like. We have two guests lined up for three episodes, waiting on confirmation from a third guest concerning an episode. However, we're still waiting on guests to travel to the hood for filming. Want to aire an episode in May, also Gloria is getting concerned. I think she thinks the show has been dropped.
Things are at a lull, my goal is to get the sets for "Adventures" complete and then start working on the sets for the next season of Pahala Shore.
Filmed a test episode of the new cooking show (approximately 30 sim-minutes) for the local broadcast station. Will have residents give thier opinions about the show during the next simday. We're also accepting commercials from local businesses. Short 15sec segments only.
Pahala Shore is back filming. The cast members seem a bit...lethargic, to say the least. Might have to crack the whip a few times-just because contracts were sent out doesn't mean that they will always have a job. I have to constantly tell the sims that play significant roles on the show that I can easily switch storylines if I need to. The legal department wants us to consider offering longer contracts so the salaries can stay constant and low, instead of a renewable contract each season. I don't like that idea.
The Gloria Show...not going as well as I would like. We have two guests lined up for three episodes, waiting on confirmation from a third guest concerning an episode. However, we're still waiting on guests to travel to the hood for filming. Want to aire an episode in May, also Gloria is getting concerned. I think she thinks the show has been dropped.
Things are at a lull, my goal is to get the sets for "Adventures" complete and then start working on the sets for the next season of Pahala Shore.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Work
The Gloria Show is canceled for April, we'll aire the episode in May. Our guest will be arriving at the end of this week and we're going to send out invites for some additional episodes.
Pahala Shore will aire later this month, maybe the 20th and 27th. I doubt we'll get an episode to the network in time for this week. Of course this is bad news for us, advertisers might start to pull thier ads if PS is continually late-thank goodness we recieved a lot of nominations for the SimOscars so we're a money making force for the network.
Some cast members for AoaB are flying in this week to begin pre-production, also the PS cast will return to work April 15th to finish out the season.
A.Pentragnani is going to be hard at work as well since Apple Valley restricted the number of importers, so more things will be produced locally. There's already a demand for sleepwear, so we'll be working on some items for that collection as well.
besos
Pahala Shore will aire later this month, maybe the 20th and 27th. I doubt we'll get an episode to the network in time for this week. Of course this is bad news for us, advertisers might start to pull thier ads if PS is continually late-thank goodness we recieved a lot of nominations for the SimOscars so we're a money making force for the network.
Some cast members for AoaB are flying in this week to begin pre-production, also the PS cast will return to work April 15th to finish out the season.
A.Pentragnani is going to be hard at work as well since Apple Valley restricted the number of importers, so more things will be produced locally. There's already a demand for sleepwear, so we'll be working on some items for that collection as well.
besos
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Completions
Casting for Adventures of a Bride are complete. It took a while, but I'm happy with the final cast list. We sent out letters today notifying the lucky and unlucky ones of thier status. The cast is mostly a group of unknowns...well, not exactly unknowns. Some of them have appeared on other shows, but none of them have had significant spotlights on them. I perfer using "unknowns" since they are usually more humble than those sims who feel that they "deserve" a role, also it injects fresh faces into the industry. We decided to stay with the stills for the mini-series since it's more of a comedic series and we don't have the time nor resources to do voice auditions.
I doubt that the Gloria Show will aire this month, it's already April and repairs are not done. We'll focus on airing Pahala Shore instead. As soon as repairs are complete, The Gloria Show is going into overtime production. I need to send out some more feelers for additional episodes.
The hood council sold the television channels to us. We're sorting through programming now. I need to ask for premissions to aire episodes of Suburb Sim and Arrendale Heights and Make Me a Model and Celebrity Homes on the local channels. Either we would gather live action shots-or simply string stills together. More than likely we'll start with the music channel and the songs from The Blobs new album, Color Series. Hmm, maybe we could offer the CD in the Community Store.
I'm headed to Italy this weekend, familia business of course and maybe a few moments of rest.
besos
I doubt that the Gloria Show will aire this month, it's already April and repairs are not done. We'll focus on airing Pahala Shore instead. As soon as repairs are complete, The Gloria Show is going into overtime production. I need to send out some more feelers for additional episodes.
The hood council sold the television channels to us. We're sorting through programming now. I need to ask for premissions to aire episodes of Suburb Sim and Arrendale Heights and Make Me a Model and Celebrity Homes on the local channels. Either we would gather live action shots-or simply string stills together. More than likely we'll start with the music channel and the songs from The Blobs new album, Color Series. Hmm, maybe we could offer the CD in the Community Store.
I'm headed to Italy this weekend, familia business of course and maybe a few moments of rest.
besos
Friday, March 30, 2007
Brought the Rights
Brought the rights to Bard Publishing. It's been in the works for ages, but the legal paperwork was a mess since there are not very many Bards left. Finally we tracked down a family member and made them an offer they couldn't refuse.
Now we're trying to find a some good books to start the new season up and we're going to release the old titles with nice flashy covers. Also renovating the site will take some time as well, but by the time the authors publish thier works, the site should be up and running and brand new. Hopefully we can release the first title in May or June.
Working on the details for The Gloria Show. April's episode will more than likely be late...if it occurs, depending on the repairs. Once repairs are done we're going to start filming some "filler" episodes, shows that do not need to coincide with events and can be aired at anytime, such as your typical celebrity interviews or heartwarming stories.
Also working on the line-up for the custom televisied shows. We're going to work channel by channel, so we need to decide which channel to start with and then make sure we have enough programming for that channel.
Maybe I've taken on too many projects, I doubt it. I like being busy with different types of work.
besos
Now we're trying to find a some good books to start the new season up and we're going to release the old titles with nice flashy covers. Also renovating the site will take some time as well, but by the time the authors publish thier works, the site should be up and running and brand new. Hopefully we can release the first title in May or June.
Working on the details for The Gloria Show. April's episode will more than likely be late...if it occurs, depending on the repairs. Once repairs are done we're going to start filming some "filler" episodes, shows that do not need to coincide with events and can be aired at anytime, such as your typical celebrity interviews or heartwarming stories.
Also working on the line-up for the custom televisied shows. We're going to work channel by channel, so we need to decide which channel to start with and then make sure we have enough programming for that channel.
Maybe I've taken on too many projects, I doubt it. I like being busy with different types of work.
besos
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Contracts Are Out
Contracts have been sent out and the five who are not returning for the Spring 2008 season have been notified.
Repairs are still not done. I'm so glad I made the cast and crew work overtime to finish some episodes. However, with repairs not done, that means the cast has an extended break. Probably until April 15th now. Not too happy about that.
besos
Repairs are still not done. I'm so glad I made the cast and crew work overtime to finish some episodes. However, with repairs not done, that means the cast has an extended break. Probably until April 15th now. Not too happy about that.
besos
Monday, March 26, 2007
Made For TV
Pennelson Productions is researching entering into the TV market. Filming and offering custom shows and commercials for TVs. We would probably buy the rights to the local stations in Apple Valley. We have Sim Broadcasting Network (SBN), SimStation Dance, SimStation Sports, KidzTube, the new weather channel and the Yummy Channel .
We have a few concepts on the drawing boards. For SimStation Dance channel, we have a music video series with a local rock group. They have four songs: The Yellow Song, The Blue Song, The Green Song and The Red Song. The concept for the music videos would involve colors and moving shadows. The music videos would be short, maybe 10-20 seconds, to avoid large downloads. For the Yummy Channel, we have a few cooking series in the works/drawing boards. We will use Tatiana Garris and perhaps even call in Claudia C. for a show. These will be a bit longer 20-30 seconds in length. Then we're thinking of converting some Pahala Shore episodes into live action televisied segments of 20-40 seconds for SBN. Of course there would be some commercials for local products and stores with a length of 5-10 seconds. Hopefully this will allow our stations to show more custom content instead of the standard MAXIS shows. I have to talk to the hood council and give them my decision soon.
besos
We have a few concepts on the drawing boards. For SimStation Dance channel, we have a music video series with a local rock group. They have four songs: The Yellow Song, The Blue Song, The Green Song and The Red Song. The concept for the music videos would involve colors and moving shadows. The music videos would be short, maybe 10-20 seconds, to avoid large downloads. For the Yummy Channel, we have a few cooking series in the works/drawing boards. We will use Tatiana Garris and perhaps even call in Claudia C. for a show. These will be a bit longer 20-30 seconds in length. Then we're thinking of converting some Pahala Shore episodes into live action televisied segments of 20-40 seconds for SBN. Of course there would be some commercials for local products and stores with a length of 5-10 seconds. Hopefully this will allow our stations to show more custom content instead of the standard MAXIS shows. I have to talk to the hood council and give them my decision soon.
besos
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Adventures of a Bride
Auditions for Adventures of a Bride are going well. The final cast list numbered eight, however we can increase it to ten if we feel the need (not including extras). We won't make any casting desicions until April 1st so there's still plenty of opportunities for sims to audition. We're posting another audition notice on another board and have started to browse through some talent agency books, as well talk to other industry contacts. We already know that there will be a second part to the mini-series, no word on when this will aire, could be as early as winter 2007 or as late as summer 2008, so the casting desicion is very important as these sims will be working together for a long time.
I found a webhosting site to host the movies, so AoaB may have the opportunity of being a series of live-action episodes. This may prove tricky since we're not going to have voice actors, so that means we would need dynamic soundtracks to bring the point across. That may be tricky since AoaB is a comedic series. However, the production company will like the news as this means we can host even more movies, however I need to find a script that I can stand behind. It's very important to have a good script. Final Goodbye is slated for December 2007 and I have the cast for that, we might start filming this summer during PS's hiatus.
Repairs are not complete yet, which puts a damper in my plans-however I have the crew working on editing some PS episodes and sketching the sets for AoaB. The mini-series will aire this summer, obviously we want a June bride, though she may be more of a July/August bride.
besos
I found a webhosting site to host the movies, so AoaB may have the opportunity of being a series of live-action episodes. This may prove tricky since we're not going to have voice actors, so that means we would need dynamic soundtracks to bring the point across. That may be tricky since AoaB is a comedic series. However, the production company will like the news as this means we can host even more movies, however I need to find a script that I can stand behind. It's very important to have a good script. Final Goodbye is slated for December 2007 and I have the cast for that, we might start filming this summer during PS's hiatus.
Repairs are not complete yet, which puts a damper in my plans-however I have the crew working on editing some PS episodes and sketching the sets for AoaB. The mini-series will aire this summer, obviously we want a June bride, though she may be more of a July/August bride.
besos
Friday, March 16, 2007
Mini-Series
There's a script on my desk that I can't get rid of. It's far too long to be a movie-far too long to be a movie series even. I'm thinking of making it a mini-series for the summer. The series would have about seven episodes and would need a cast of at least six, not including extras. I know who I want for the lead role. This is the first script that I'm actually excited about. The others were just...ok, that would be a good story, but this one...I would love to make this a series. In fact, I already have an idea for a follow-up of the mini-series and it would be about seven episodes as well. The only thing is that it would be stills and not live action since the production company doesn't have the space to host the files. Hmmm, maybe a summer mini-series and the winter movie.
I need to make a desicion so I can post the audition call this week. Casting and filming won't start until April at the earliest, but...I think this mini-series would be good. If I can film the entire mini-series in April and May and have it aire this summer, then I technically could still have time to film a movie before the hiatus for Pahala Shore is over. Unfortunately, I haven't found any soundtracks that I'm in love with for the movie and if I'm not in love with the concept it shows through in my work.
I'll mull on it for another hour and then post the cast list-why mull over it. I'm not in love with the movie ideas, the soundtracks don't move me anymore, I might as well do something that moves me.
besos
I need to make a desicion so I can post the audition call this week. Casting and filming won't start until April at the earliest, but...I think this mini-series would be good. If I can film the entire mini-series in April and May and have it aire this summer, then I technically could still have time to film a movie before the hiatus for Pahala Shore is over. Unfortunately, I haven't found any soundtracks that I'm in love with for the movie and if I'm not in love with the concept it shows through in my work.
I'll mull on it for another hour and then post the cast list-why mull over it. I'm not in love with the movie ideas, the soundtracks don't move me anymore, I might as well do something that moves me.
besos
Monday, March 12, 2007
Back
The Oscars were nice-a bit too cold if you ask me, but at least I made it there in time and wasn't delayed by the storm. A lot of celebs didn't make it due to the weather. I decided to try something new and wore a bobbed reddish wig.
Pahala Shore snagged one win with Josie Harlow as supporting actress. Maybe next year we'll take home more awards. It was surprising since we were nominated for quite a few catergories. I made some contacts and enjoyed the afterparties and gift lounge, then took the jet back to AV.
The PS cast is on holiday until April so I'm working on the movie script. I want to send out an audition notice this week, but I'm tossing bewteen a couple of scripts, I rather focus and do one quality movie than three poor quality movies, but that would limit the number of actors that would be employed this summer, unless I add cameo apprerences. We'll see how it goes. I actually have a children's film that landed on my desk, so perhaps I'll produce that as well.
besos
Pahala Shore snagged one win with Josie Harlow as supporting actress. Maybe next year we'll take home more awards. It was surprising since we were nominated for quite a few catergories. I made some contacts and enjoyed the afterparties and gift lounge, then took the jet back to AV.
The PS cast is on holiday until April so I'm working on the movie script. I want to send out an audition notice this week, but I'm tossing bewteen a couple of scripts, I rather focus and do one quality movie than three poor quality movies, but that would limit the number of actors that would be employed this summer, unless I add cameo apprerences. We'll see how it goes. I actually have a children's film that landed on my desk, so perhaps I'll produce that as well.
besos
Monday, March 05, 2007
One Summer Movie, More?
I spent the weekend reading through scripts, listening to possible soundtracks and have decided to sign one summer movie "Story of Life". The soundtrack is moving and will make for a good drama. I have about six scripts (one (Biggest Part of Me) of which I really really like and am tempted to sign a contract on) on my desk for a romantic movie series, need to go over them again and see how the storyline will work. It would require about three movies to make the storyline complete, which may be a little bit too much to chew on at the moment. So at the moment, Pennelson Productions will produce two movies this year "Story of Life" and "Final Goodbye", casting for "Final Goodbye" is done and the auditions for "Story of Life" will start up shortly. Perhaps this week we'll open for headshots and resumes then make the decision by the end of the month/beginning of April.
Repairs have been postponed until the parts are delivered, so that pushes back the schedule of things a bit. I hate things being in limbo, I rather be on the set preparing for the movie, or shooting more films. No one's really sure when repairs will start or how long they will be, so we don't want to be in limbo.
The Gloria Show for March has been filmed and edited, it needs to be delivered to the network. I have sent out a query for another episode, but may change the order of that to appear in May instead of April, especially since the format is a little too similar to what March's episode will be about. I have the June/July episode decided, it's more of a "where are they now?" episode to follow up on some things in the SUN. Perhaps I can still use my contact for April, but for a different slant/topic. I want to show to look at some non-industry related issues, but all the good SUN issues don't start up until the summer. Perhaps we should look at the sims behind the SUN, mainly the SUN Core. That might be an interesting episode.
The cast for Pahala Shore is on a break, with the awards and my trip to Italia this weekend, I felt that there wasn't a need to call the cast and crew back and forth to the set this week from the show. I hope they enjoy the break, because we're jumping back into things when they return.
besos
Repairs have been postponed until the parts are delivered, so that pushes back the schedule of things a bit. I hate things being in limbo, I rather be on the set preparing for the movie, or shooting more films. No one's really sure when repairs will start or how long they will be, so we don't want to be in limbo.
The Gloria Show for March has been filmed and edited, it needs to be delivered to the network. I have sent out a query for another episode, but may change the order of that to appear in May instead of April, especially since the format is a little too similar to what March's episode will be about. I have the June/July episode decided, it's more of a "where are they now?" episode to follow up on some things in the SUN. Perhaps I can still use my contact for April, but for a different slant/topic. I want to show to look at some non-industry related issues, but all the good SUN issues don't start up until the summer. Perhaps we should look at the sims behind the SUN, mainly the SUN Core. That might be an interesting episode.
The cast for Pahala Shore is on a break, with the awards and my trip to Italia this weekend, I felt that there wasn't a need to call the cast and crew back and forth to the set this week from the show. I hope they enjoy the break, because we're jumping back into things when they return.
besos
Friday, March 02, 2007
See You at the Movies
Had some time to think about movies and Pennelson Productions. Signed a contract to produce "The Final Goodbye", it will aire at the end of this year. I know who will appear in the film, so I need to make a schedule for pre-production and filming.
Been visiting Decorgal's site and looking over her movies for inspiration in terms of quality and how she pushes the limit in movie making.
Have a few other scripts that I will be looking over this weekend and I vow to make a final desicion of a) which scripts I want to produce and b) which scripts will be produced. Then Next week I will publish audition advertisements for the parts in the film. I will need to archive the previous films and produce links to where they can be found (or emailed if desired).
This weekend is actually pretty busy, it's the last weekend we have to film before the repairs start. I hope the repairs will not take long, I have work to do, especially with the film. Simmerville just opened a Simmerville Studio, saw thier carnival film, gave me an idea of how to use this one actress I'm interested in. Another venue to produce, basically by having movies/shows made for sim's TV instead of over the internet.
There was a storm here last night, some damage was done and I didn't sleep well, so I'm tired and cranky.
besos
Been visiting Decorgal's site and looking over her movies for inspiration in terms of quality and how she pushes the limit in movie making.
Have a few other scripts that I will be looking over this weekend and I vow to make a final desicion of a) which scripts I want to produce and b) which scripts will be produced. Then Next week I will publish audition advertisements for the parts in the film. I will need to archive the previous films and produce links to where they can be found (or emailed if desired).
This weekend is actually pretty busy, it's the last weekend we have to film before the repairs start. I hope the repairs will not take long, I have work to do, especially with the film. Simmerville just opened a Simmerville Studio, saw thier carnival film, gave me an idea of how to use this one actress I'm interested in. Another venue to produce, basically by having movies/shows made for sim's TV instead of over the internet.
There was a storm here last night, some damage was done and I didn't sleep well, so I'm tired and cranky.
besos
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Busy Me
I have completed my filming in Simborough with the MMAM crew, well-almost finished my filming. I had to break to go to Palatial Heights for the Oscars. There wasn't enough time to get a A.Pentragnani dress and with the extensive repairs that the system needs, who knows when we'll get back to creating fresh content.
Pahala Shore was nominated, as well as some of the cast members. We'll see how things go. After the Oscars, it's back to the MMAM set for more filming and then back to PS for more filming. I left strict filming instructions, I don't need any slackers on the set. We have deadlines to meet and episodes to edit and send to the network and who knows how long the repairs will last. We can't afford to be behind schedule. Thankfully The Gloria Show is on schedule and Pahala Shore is on schedule, but the network needs the remaining episodes for March and maybe even April, depending on how long the repairs last. I hate repairs, but I hate how things are right now as well, so it's either repairs for a few days or weeks or damaged systems.
The cast will be on break while repairs are occuring, but the writers will be editing and preparing for the next season, the legal department will be working on contracts and I will be relaxing, I need to go to Italy to check on the familia and then I need to narrow down the movies and soundtracks so we can send out audition annoucements. With the movie(s) airing first in June, we would need to complete editing by May, which means filming in April and auditions in YIKES! March. I really need to get to work on this movie!
besos
Pahala Shore was nominated, as well as some of the cast members. We'll see how things go. After the Oscars, it's back to the MMAM set for more filming and then back to PS for more filming. I left strict filming instructions, I don't need any slackers on the set. We have deadlines to meet and episodes to edit and send to the network and who knows how long the repairs will last. We can't afford to be behind schedule. Thankfully The Gloria Show is on schedule and Pahala Shore is on schedule, but the network needs the remaining episodes for March and maybe even April, depending on how long the repairs last. I hate repairs, but I hate how things are right now as well, so it's either repairs for a few days or weeks or damaged systems.
The cast will be on break while repairs are occuring, but the writers will be editing and preparing for the next season, the legal department will be working on contracts and I will be relaxing, I need to go to Italy to check on the familia and then I need to narrow down the movies and soundtracks so we can send out audition annoucements. With the movie(s) airing first in June, we would need to complete editing by May, which means filming in April and auditions in YIKES! March. I really need to get to work on this movie!
besos
Friday, February 23, 2007
Season Five Prep and other busy work
We're prepping for Season 5 of Pahala Shore. The writers have condensed quite a few storylines, so next season is going to be action packed to say the least. Already we're going to lose five characters by the end of season 5-that's right five.
I won't say if they will be written off the show for all eternity or if it's a temporary issue. We have a new character slatted to join the show, but since they are occupied with other projects at the moment, they will not appear in season 5...as of now. There is only one more character who needs a storyline, so once that is formulated, the wardrobe department can start shopping for items and the legal department can start the contracts. This season is almost halfway over, so I'm sure a lot of the cast would like to know if they have a job next season or not.
I can say that we're losing a cast member this season-Blake Briggon/Willis, is retiring, so we're filming his scenes for next season earlier. This has made the need for the filming schedule to be turned upside down and for some storylines to be tweaked. Thankfully we didn't plan for Willis to be a permenant fixture on the show, but I hope all the fans enjoy the way he will leave the show-along with the other cast members.
Filming for the second episode of The Gloria Show will start today, all the guests are in and wardrobe is finishing up with them. The episode is scheduled to aire next month and we need to send out requests for the April episode, might need to see what's going on. I have an idea for more of a non-entertainment industry show, but need to mull over it some more.
The Oscars are coming up soon. I plan on attending, but I can't get my requests to go through. Will have my assistant try again. I also need to find a gown for the event, hmmm....maybe I'll have one custom designed for me.
Have an opportunity to work with Make Me A Model, will need to consult with some of the staff in order to make the most of the opportunity and to prepare for it. Still waiting on more instructions from the MMAM producers.
Pahala Shore will be filming overtime this weekend due to repairs expected on the system and the new deal being signed soon. I don't want to lose any work, so we're going to film some episodes this weekend and then the staff can edit them at a remote location while the repairs are being done. That means the cast will have some days off, but they will have to work an extreme amount before they can take those days off.
A. Pentragnani is going well. The wedding collection division is the strongest division at the moment, we've actually made the desicion to offer the items internationally, so we're collecting all the pattern copyright information and prepping the community store for the shipment in addition to preparing for photo shoots of the collection. We're also going to offer the teen sweaters (nine sweaters in all) as well as the children sweaters (also nine sweaters). The fashion house has signed Tatiana Garris as a model in addition to Etta Leigh Sweeny (our teen model).
Still have been mulling over the summer movie(s). Need to narrow down my list of ideas, start shopping for soundtracks and holding auditions so the prep work of wardrobes, set building and makeup can start. Then of course filming and promotion of the film(s).
O, and Pahala Shore aires tody. All in all, I'm one very busy sim.
besos
I won't say if they will be written off the show for all eternity or if it's a temporary issue. We have a new character slatted to join the show, but since they are occupied with other projects at the moment, they will not appear in season 5...as of now. There is only one more character who needs a storyline, so once that is formulated, the wardrobe department can start shopping for items and the legal department can start the contracts. This season is almost halfway over, so I'm sure a lot of the cast would like to know if they have a job next season or not.
I can say that we're losing a cast member this season-Blake Briggon/Willis, is retiring, so we're filming his scenes for next season earlier. This has made the need for the filming schedule to be turned upside down and for some storylines to be tweaked. Thankfully we didn't plan for Willis to be a permenant fixture on the show, but I hope all the fans enjoy the way he will leave the show-along with the other cast members.
Filming for the second episode of The Gloria Show will start today, all the guests are in and wardrobe is finishing up with them. The episode is scheduled to aire next month and we need to send out requests for the April episode, might need to see what's going on. I have an idea for more of a non-entertainment industry show, but need to mull over it some more.
The Oscars are coming up soon. I plan on attending, but I can't get my requests to go through. Will have my assistant try again. I also need to find a gown for the event, hmmm....maybe I'll have one custom designed for me.
Have an opportunity to work with Make Me A Model, will need to consult with some of the staff in order to make the most of the opportunity and to prepare for it. Still waiting on more instructions from the MMAM producers.
Pahala Shore will be filming overtime this weekend due to repairs expected on the system and the new deal being signed soon. I don't want to lose any work, so we're going to film some episodes this weekend and then the staff can edit them at a remote location while the repairs are being done. That means the cast will have some days off, but they will have to work an extreme amount before they can take those days off.
A. Pentragnani is going well. The wedding collection division is the strongest division at the moment, we've actually made the desicion to offer the items internationally, so we're collecting all the pattern copyright information and prepping the community store for the shipment in addition to preparing for photo shoots of the collection. We're also going to offer the teen sweaters (nine sweaters in all) as well as the children sweaters (also nine sweaters). The fashion house has signed Tatiana Garris as a model in addition to Etta Leigh Sweeny (our teen model).
Still have been mulling over the summer movie(s). Need to narrow down my list of ideas, start shopping for soundtracks and holding auditions so the prep work of wardrobes, set building and makeup can start. Then of course filming and promotion of the film(s).
O, and Pahala Shore aires tody. All in all, I'm one very busy sim.
besos
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Pahala Shore
Well, we just shipped two episodes to the network-meaning that the network has about half of the season already.
I've been working the cast and crew of PS rather hard. Filming is pretty much non-stop, during the day we film any daytime scenes and do wardrobe and make-up for those that appear in the night scenes. We're making sure that the cast is comfortable, even allowing children to the set more often. I'm not about to put in a daycare though. Most of the cast has nannies (or mannies) to care for the children. I have commissioned for a play area for the children though, that way I don't have to worry about them running into the sets and ruining filming. Also parents can keep the kids in thier studio suites or in the play area.
Today, The Gloria Show aires. www.geocities.com/thegloriashow Take a look and tell me what you think-ha! I may rule with an iron fist, but I know that in order to make simoleans you must please the masses. I need to brainstorm some other ideas for the show.
STAR came out a few days ago, there was news of a Soap Box show from Simmerville, I wonder when it will aire.
I still have been mulling over my summer movie and considering starting a reality show. I think I will put the reality show on hold until next year (2008) to see how time committments with Pahala Shore and The Gloria Show go. Thankfully Pahala Shore can be filmed rather ahead of schedule, but The Gloria Show follows who's hot now in the industry and nation. So far the episodes have had a entertainment industry slant, so I need to brainstorm some other areas. I have an idea for a show once the seasons deal has been signed.
I do have an idea for a cooking for dummies video, also a cooking reality show. I haven't decided if I will revive a reality show from the vaults (SimBachelor) or create a brand new one. I need to take inventory of what's available. I wish there was a directory of television shows I could consult for my viewing pleasure.
Well, I need to crack the whip on the writers.
besos
I've been working the cast and crew of PS rather hard. Filming is pretty much non-stop, during the day we film any daytime scenes and do wardrobe and make-up for those that appear in the night scenes. We're making sure that the cast is comfortable, even allowing children to the set more often. I'm not about to put in a daycare though. Most of the cast has nannies (or mannies) to care for the children. I have commissioned for a play area for the children though, that way I don't have to worry about them running into the sets and ruining filming. Also parents can keep the kids in thier studio suites or in the play area.
Today, The Gloria Show aires. www.geocities.com/thegloriashow Take a look and tell me what you think-ha! I may rule with an iron fist, but I know that in order to make simoleans you must please the masses. I need to brainstorm some other ideas for the show.
STAR came out a few days ago, there was news of a Soap Box show from Simmerville, I wonder when it will aire.
I still have been mulling over my summer movie and considering starting a reality show. I think I will put the reality show on hold until next year (2008) to see how time committments with Pahala Shore and The Gloria Show go. Thankfully Pahala Shore can be filmed rather ahead of schedule, but The Gloria Show follows who's hot now in the industry and nation. So far the episodes have had a entertainment industry slant, so I need to brainstorm some other areas. I have an idea for a show once the seasons deal has been signed.
I do have an idea for a cooking for dummies video, also a cooking reality show. I haven't decided if I will revive a reality show from the vaults (SimBachelor) or create a brand new one. I need to take inventory of what's available. I wish there was a directory of television shows I could consult for my viewing pleasure.
Well, I need to crack the whip on the writers.
besos
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
The Gloria Show and Leaving
Many of you now know that The ? Show is The Gloria Show. I am proud to produce this new project and hopefully it will give yet another platform for celebrities and sims to be showcased. The first episode will aire the week of the 14th and will follow with monthly episodes. We're in the midst of pre-production for episode 2 and sending the first episode to the network.
PS is going well. We'll aire an episode this week and I'm going on my monthly trip to Italy to check on the family business this weekend, so the cast and crew will have the weekend off. However as soon as I return next week, business will be very intense. Filming schedules will be packed and cast and crew will work until they collaspe. We still have five episodes left to film for the season and we've already filmed the cliffhanger episode. However, even the cast doesn't know the outcome of that cliff-hanger.
I feel that the storylines are coming along nicely. Montana is coming into her own with Opal while Ruth's Roxy is being pushed against the wall. It begs the question, how do we respond when pushed against the wall. What are we willing to do and how far will we go to get something we want. The trouble now will be to see where Opal goes beyond this season. Each cast member signs a new contract each season, so no one knows when thier character will be dropped-it gives me a certain sense of control over them and the quality of work on the show.
It's about that time to start brainstorming the direction for the next season based off where we see the characters going. Sometimes I want to aire more episodes to get more storylines in, other times we fall behind in filming and I wonder if we will aire things on time. Thankfully I think twice a month is a nice balance, along with The Gloria Show and my movies.
I watched some old AH episodes and was really impressed with one actress, Claudia something or the other. I might have to keep her name on my roladex for future projects. Of course I watched MMAM and the show is coming along nicely as well. Makes me want to hire them all for some projects. Ha! There is a lot of talent in the nation, but not enough projects...howver I can use some of them for A.Pentragnani if we ever decide to go internationally. That might be interesting, I should shot a note to the producer about that.
besos
PS is going well. We'll aire an episode this week and I'm going on my monthly trip to Italy to check on the family business this weekend, so the cast and crew will have the weekend off. However as soon as I return next week, business will be very intense. Filming schedules will be packed and cast and crew will work until they collaspe. We still have five episodes left to film for the season and we've already filmed the cliffhanger episode. However, even the cast doesn't know the outcome of that cliff-hanger.
I feel that the storylines are coming along nicely. Montana is coming into her own with Opal while Ruth's Roxy is being pushed against the wall. It begs the question, how do we respond when pushed against the wall. What are we willing to do and how far will we go to get something we want. The trouble now will be to see where Opal goes beyond this season. Each cast member signs a new contract each season, so no one knows when thier character will be dropped-it gives me a certain sense of control over them and the quality of work on the show.
It's about that time to start brainstorming the direction for the next season based off where we see the characters going. Sometimes I want to aire more episodes to get more storylines in, other times we fall behind in filming and I wonder if we will aire things on time. Thankfully I think twice a month is a nice balance, along with The Gloria Show and my movies.
I watched some old AH episodes and was really impressed with one actress, Claudia something or the other. I might have to keep her name on my roladex for future projects. Of course I watched MMAM and the show is coming along nicely as well. Makes me want to hire them all for some projects. Ha! There is a lot of talent in the nation, but not enough projects...howver I can use some of them for A.Pentragnani if we ever decide to go internationally. That might be interesting, I should shot a note to the producer about that.
besos
Friday, February 02, 2007
To Do's
The writers have completed the editing for the next episode of Pahala Shore. They are working on the 4th episode and we will ship the episodes out next week to the network. Editing took a while since there were some special effects that needed to be added to some stills. Simple things like ceiling tiles and lighting, other times more drastic like editing clothing. There is one scene where Sierra has on a low dipping shirt, however after filming and during editing the writers commented that Sierra wouldn't wear something that low cut (the dip almost reached her navel). It was too late to reshoot the scenes, so we painted in a lace undershirt for her. We also added a slight belly bump to Missy for her scenes since we couldn't find any maternity suits for that early stage of pregnancy, where you just begin to show, but not a substantial bump. There were other special effects as well, but the less that is known, the better. Will give viewers something to look for.
The ? Show has hit a snag. I've been in meetings all day with the art direction team to create the style we want for the show, meaning, how can we save webspace, but have clear photos. We're thinking of combining the stills from the show into files and then having about three pages per show, or one webpage a segment. That means stills are highly edited to the select few and then delivered to the network.
So this month will be quite busy. Three episodes (two PS, one T?S). Well, I'm off to lunch
besos
The ? Show has hit a snag. I've been in meetings all day with the art direction team to create the style we want for the show, meaning, how can we save webspace, but have clear photos. We're thinking of combining the stills from the show into files and then having about three pages per show, or one webpage a segment. That means stills are highly edited to the select few and then delivered to the network.
So this month will be quite busy. Three episodes (two PS, one T?S). Well, I'm off to lunch
besos
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Behind Schedule
We're behind schedule and I'm highly upset. The writers need to edit the episodes for Pahala Shore so they can ship out next week, while the editors for The ? Show need to do the same. Thankfully filming is done (expect for one segment of The ? Show that needs to be at the last minute) so the episodes only need editing and packaging, which is the longest part of the process.
The guests for the second episode of The ? Show have arrived, we're going to put them thru wardrobe and start filming.
I am officially cracking the whip, this simday at Apple Valley is almost complete, so the writers will be working non-stop on editing the remaining episodes we filmed and then I will get the cast to film most of thier scenes. I need to issue out scripts and get some more work out of these sims.
The Selita Collection is behind schedule as well, but we can hold that off, since the bride hasn't graduated yet. What was I thinking about starting this talk show? It's not hard work, I need to get more filming for Pahala Shore done so I can focus on the talk show.
I hate being behind schedule...grrr....
besos
The guests for the second episode of The ? Show have arrived, we're going to put them thru wardrobe and start filming.
I am officially cracking the whip, this simday at Apple Valley is almost complete, so the writers will be working non-stop on editing the remaining episodes we filmed and then I will get the cast to film most of thier scenes. I need to issue out scripts and get some more work out of these sims.
The Selita Collection is behind schedule as well, but we can hold that off, since the bride hasn't graduated yet. What was I thinking about starting this talk show? It's not hard work, I need to get more filming for Pahala Shore done so I can focus on the talk show.
I hate being behind schedule...grrr....
besos
Monday, January 29, 2007
Good Investments
Seems like the custom wedding collections was a good investment. A. Pentragnani has gotten an order from a groom to create an African inspired wedding collection, so we're looking for fabrics and patterns for that and Elda and her groom married in a nice wedding this simday.
The Elda Collection was incomplete as the patterns for the bridal purse would not appear, so she decided to forgo the clutch style purse and simply wear gloves with her dress and pillbox hat. The gown was tea length and made of lace with a thin satin belt around the waist and sheer gloves along with matching satin pumps. The bride wore a white billbox hat with white veil and did not carry a bouquet. We got some nice photos, but since the patterns are not our own we would need to investigate the trade laws surrounding the meshes before offering them online.
The Selita Collection is also looking well. The bride approved of the gown, which is a floor length satin sheath with chiffon overlay. The fabric drapes over the body of the bride (who is on a big diet to look great in her dress after her graduation from university). The bridesmaid dress is an issue, we made two samples, but neither is pleasing or dynamic. The bride wants the dress to be more graphic and fit in with the art musuem more, so the designers are back to the drawing board to work on the dress. Once that is done, a custom hairstyle and possible hat will be created, however the bride can either carry a dramatic bouquet or a dramatic hat , not both. So she is thinking over her options while the fashion house works on the bridesmaid dress.
Pahala Shore filming is going slow, the writers are going to start editing the episodes for this month and shipping them out, they're a little behind schedule if you ask me. I think I will have to crack the whip and have some marathon filming sessions and editing sessions in order to get the episodes out in time.
The ? Show is almost done, filming will be complete a few days before it airs (Valentine's Day week). The website is being worked on, so the episodes need to be edited. To save space and time, we're thinking of compacting the episodes into as few pages as possible, the first episode has three parts which is a nice first episode. Filming will start soon for the second episode as soon as all the guest fly in, we need to send out the questions for the show and then start filming and selecting wardrobe.
Right now with two big production projects (Pahala Shore and The ? Show) and overseeing A.Pentragnani (which thankfully is only local right now), things are a bit busy and I expect things to get even busier as the year progresses. I might have to make some moves to film more episodes in advance with Pahala Shore and The ? Show. I still want to film a summer movie, but I might film the winter movie in the summer and premier it during the winter hiatus for Pahala Shore. The only thing about films is finding a place to host it, so perhaps I'll try to make the film very small in size, maybe cutting the soundtrack down...I doubt it. I may have to look to alternative sources for hosting or even consider removing the three movies and putting them into archives...which I would really hate to do. Thankfully I have time since I haven't found a story that I absolutely love to do a film about this simmer. I keep turning to the same writers and soundtracks that my brother did, but I want to move out beyond that. I actually have an idea floating for a trilogy, but I need the third soundtrack.
besos
The Elda Collection was incomplete as the patterns for the bridal purse would not appear, so she decided to forgo the clutch style purse and simply wear gloves with her dress and pillbox hat. The gown was tea length and made of lace with a thin satin belt around the waist and sheer gloves along with matching satin pumps. The bride wore a white billbox hat with white veil and did not carry a bouquet. We got some nice photos, but since the patterns are not our own we would need to investigate the trade laws surrounding the meshes before offering them online.
The Selita Collection is also looking well. The bride approved of the gown, which is a floor length satin sheath with chiffon overlay. The fabric drapes over the body of the bride (who is on a big diet to look great in her dress after her graduation from university). The bridesmaid dress is an issue, we made two samples, but neither is pleasing or dynamic. The bride wants the dress to be more graphic and fit in with the art musuem more, so the designers are back to the drawing board to work on the dress. Once that is done, a custom hairstyle and possible hat will be created, however the bride can either carry a dramatic bouquet or a dramatic hat , not both. So she is thinking over her options while the fashion house works on the bridesmaid dress.
Pahala Shore filming is going slow, the writers are going to start editing the episodes for this month and shipping them out, they're a little behind schedule if you ask me. I think I will have to crack the whip and have some marathon filming sessions and editing sessions in order to get the episodes out in time.
The ? Show is almost done, filming will be complete a few days before it airs (Valentine's Day week). The website is being worked on, so the episodes need to be edited. To save space and time, we're thinking of compacting the episodes into as few pages as possible, the first episode has three parts which is a nice first episode. Filming will start soon for the second episode as soon as all the guest fly in, we need to send out the questions for the show and then start filming and selecting wardrobe.
Right now with two big production projects (Pahala Shore and The ? Show) and overseeing A.Pentragnani (which thankfully is only local right now), things are a bit busy and I expect things to get even busier as the year progresses. I might have to make some moves to film more episodes in advance with Pahala Shore and The ? Show. I still want to film a summer movie, but I might film the winter movie in the summer and premier it during the winter hiatus for Pahala Shore. The only thing about films is finding a place to host it, so perhaps I'll try to make the film very small in size, maybe cutting the soundtrack down...I doubt it. I may have to look to alternative sources for hosting or even consider removing the three movies and putting them into archives...which I would really hate to do. Thankfully I have time since I haven't found a story that I absolutely love to do a film about this simmer. I keep turning to the same writers and soundtracks that my brother did, but I want to move out beyond that. I actually have an idea floating for a trilogy, but I need the third soundtrack.
besos
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