It's really happening.

As far as I'm concerned, a movie's not really done until it is available for pre-order on DVD at Amazon.com.

Well, my friends, Interplanetary is done.


That Amazon link is pretty bare at this point. There is significantly more info about Interplanetary at our distributor's website.

A few notes...

• Looks like our flick is being released by Shock-O-Rama Cinema, not Camp Motion Pictures as I've written previously.
• The commentary track also features producers Stacey Shirley and John White.
• Aspect ratio is actually 1.85:1 (which is so close to 1.78:1, I don't know if anyone will notice the difference).
• Region 0! Playable worldwide, baby!

Be the first kid on your block to own an official Interplanetary DVD... pre-order yours today!

Also...

If you'd rather not deal with Amazon.com or the distributor, Interplanetary is available for pre-order at Buy.com, CD Universe, and DVD Empire.

Fangoria has done a little online coverage of Interplanetary here and here.

And, lastly but not least-ly, here's a positive review from DVD Verdict!

Back on the horse.

Happy New Year, everybody. And I hope you had a good Christmas/Chanukah/Saturnalia. I spent the last days of 2010 recovering from surgery (hernia repair). Then I got the flu. So, yeah, good times.

But it's the first Monday of 2011, so it's time to get back on the horse, ready or not. I am actually excited about 2011, as it is the year Interplanetary will finally hit DVD (and VOD). Also, one of my bands (Delicate Cutters) has a new album coming out (probably around the same time as the Interplanetary DVD). And I'm planning to shoot a feature with Trap, finish up that anthology thing from last year, and write a story for non-filmic media (though I'll probably turn that story into a screenplay at some point).


On top of all of that, I'm going to try to watch more movies and blog more. Or at least mention the movies I watch on this blog. In that spirit...

Watched on January 1...

Femme Fatale: mostly inconsequential/completely entertaining noir homage from Brian DePalma.

Passenger 57: both worse (some of the dialog) and better (some of the action set pieces) than I remembered. Also: always bet on black.

Wild Wild West: didn't finish this one. It's about as bad as everybody says, though even a bad Sonnenfield movie has some visual charms.

Watched on January 2...

Cyrus: I guess Greenberg and Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World didn't kill mumblecore. Cyrus isn't terrible, but that "indie dramedy" aesthetic just irritates the hell out of me.

Stones in Exile: by the numbers examination of the making of an incredible album (the Stones' Exile on Main Street). The subject matter easily trumps the filmic shortcomings.

Poltergeist: hadn't seen this one in years. And the Netflix streaming version was cropped from 'scope to 1.78:1. Still, a fun 80s Spielberg (he produced, apparently in a very hands-on manner) flick. And I love the 80s cinematography and special effects.

If you're a Netflix fan (and you should be--at $8/month it's the best entertainment value out there), check out InstantWatcher.com. It's a great site for keeping track of what's available to "Watch Instantly."

Cover art.

It's finally here! Your first look at the Interplanetary DVD cover art...

Beware the Ides of March!

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a street date for the Interplanetary DVD: March 15, 2011.

March 15 is also known as the "Ides of March." Back in the olden times, the Ides of March was a festive day dedicated to the war god Mars. Given the movie's subject matter, this release date is better than perfect.


I'm also hearing that our cover art will be ready in a few weeks. I'll post that as soon as I get it.

Since Andrew asked...

That bit of key art in the previous post is based on this classic Star Wars poster...


More accurately, it's based on Chuck's and my memory of the poster. Looking at the original, we were off by a bit. Or maybe we were thinking of some other Star Wars artwork?

Interplanetary on DVD.

It looks like Interplanetary is headed to DVD via Camp Motion Pictures. Hopefully before the end of 2010. The distribution contract is signed and the lab (VTA in Atlanta) delivered the master tapes to Camp earlier this week. And I've done a couple of "key art" photo shoots with the actors.


Still a few things to take care of (additional paperwork, re-scoring the teaser trailer), but, after a few years of off-and-on work, it looks like our Interplanetary adventure is finally coming to a close.

More details as they're available...