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post #1 of 57
7/28/10 at 10:30pm
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Might as well. If you want to ask questions, feel free. I may answer some and not others and whatnot but it's getting close.

In fact, a little bird told me you may be seeing something REAL SOON.

And as you know, little birds are right sometimes.
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post #2 of 57
7/28/10 at 10:32pm
Yes! It is the Don't Be Afraid of the Dark teaser! (Yes, Nick, I'm the same Matt that was talking about this over at Twitter. I've got a minor obsession with all things Guillermo del Toro, so. . . )

I do have one question, though: From GDT's comments, I'm assuming the aim was for the film to be PG-13 (correct me if I'm wrong) before you guys were informed by the MPAA about the "pervasive scariness" bit. Did you feel that there was no need for an outright R from a story perspective because, as terrifying as it was for its time, the original wasn't really graphic at all?


Also, a pre-emptive fuck you to everyone involved for anything involving teeth in the film. I'm okay with snakes, sharks, needles, etc. -- but not anything involving teeth. Hellboy II's auction sequence always makes me cringe.
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post #3 of 57
7/28/10 at 10:44pm
How long did it take to move away from the 'abandoned wife' dynamic to the more mundane 'rugrat in peril' trope? Was there ever the idea that a more mature roster of characters might work or was the LCD element in general audiences a factor from square one?
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post #4 of 57
7/29/10 at 11:01am
As one of the resident monster experts round here, it's no surprise I'm totally stoked for this. The SDCC panel was bitchin.

It just occurred to me that the creatures in this are kinda-sorta mini-CHUD (cannibalistic? yep. humanoid? on a smaller scale. underground dwellers? most definitely). Perfect!
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post #5 of 57
7/29/10 at 11:11am
It's sort of surreal to realize that this is happening. I can't express how happy I am for Nick and Troy-- this is a wonderful success. I'm really looking forward to seeing the teaser; don't keep us in the dark for too long!
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post #6 of 57
7/29/10 at 11:27am
When does it hit?
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post #7 of 57
7/29/10 at 11:49am
I've already asked about this but once more won't hurt. Do you have any idea about the release schedule over here in Europe?
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post #8 of 57
7/29/10 at 4:41pm
Some geeky DBAOTD questions if Nunz feels like answering:

Do the unwelcome tinies still speak in the remake? (If so, anyone cool doing the voices?)

Is there still three of them? More?

Is it mostly camera tricks/little people, or is it computer effects?

Did you throw in any little tributes to the original movie? (e.g. echoes of that great score)

You won't betray the downer ending, right?
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post #9 of 57
7/29/10 at 5:01pm
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Originally Posted by Disciple_72 View Post
Some geeky DBAOTD questions if Nunz feels like answering:

Do the unwelcome tinies still speak in the remake? (If so, anyone cool doing the voices?)

Is there still three of them? More?

Is it mostly camera tricks/little people, or is it computer effects?

Did you throw in any little tributes to the original movie? (e.g. echoes of that great score)

You won't betray the downer ending, right?
As long as Nick doesn't mind, here's what I gathered from the SDCC panel...
SPOILERS [I heard them speak in the prologue, seemed to be more than 3 to me, appeared to be CG FX, GDT says the ending is not neutered]
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post #10 of 57
7/29/10 at 5:35pm
Cool, thanks for the info DM.
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post #11 of 57
7/29/10 at 6:07pm
No prob. I just got shivers remembering what those creatures were discussing.
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post #12 of 57
7/29/10 at 6:27pm
Looking forward to this Nick.

I know you're credited as associate producer, but that can be a pretty broad term. I'm interested in knowing, what exactly was your role in the production?
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post #13 of 57
10/4/10 at 3:32pm
Nice little blurb in the LA Time's blog.
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post #14 of 57
10/4/10 at 3:49pm
Saw the teaser for this in front of my showing of Let Me In last night. As far as the crowd went, they seemed to be pretty interested in what they were seeing, especially when the creature scare at the end appeared.
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post #15 of 57
10/13/10 at 6:53pm
I don't want to break forum rules, but Submit A Scoop isn't all that friendly with my Mac. Just curious to hear what CHUD honchos have to say about the disappointing news this week...
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post #16 of 57
10/13/10 at 7:05pm
It's been a couple of days. I think it's ok to bring it up.
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post #17 of 57
10/13/10 at 7:10pm
Wait, what?
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post #18 of 57
10/13/10 at 7:14pm
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Originally Posted by Greg Clark View Post
Wait, what?
Think he's talking about this.

On one hand, it's positive that people really seem the dig the teaser (folks at the AV club are typically a good barometer for taste).

The bad news is, well...pretty bad news.
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post #19 of 57
10/13/10 at 7:18pm
Dammit.
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post #20 of 57
10/14/10 at 7:39pm
Fugginshit
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post #21 of 57
10/14/10 at 7:49pm
You gotta be kidding me. As if the wait weren't long enough already. I hope this kink hasn't gotten you too down, Nick.
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post #22 of 57
10/15/10 at 5:29pm
Pulling for ya, Troy & Nick. Hell or high water.
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post #23 of 57
10/15/10 at 5:33pm
I have no doubt at all that this film will kick all kinds of ass and be a great success when released. You've got my opening weekend (whenever the FUCK that is) dollars.
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post #24 of 57
10/18/10 at 12:30am
waiting for the release!
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post #25 of 57
2/6/11 at 9:20am
PARIS – Miramax and Pathe International are teaming up to turn on the lights across the globe for Don't be Afraid of the Dark with Pathe International set to distribute the Miramax-made film outside of North America, both companies said Friday.

The horror film produced by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Johnson stars Katie Holmes and Guy Pearce in acclaimed comic book illustrator Troy Nixey's directorial debut.

The story follows a little girl sent to live with her father and his girlfriend in an old mansion who accidentally unleashes malevolent creatures who are out to destroy them.

Pathe International will handle distribution for the title outside of North America and will kick off sales at the EFM in Berlin next month.

"We are thrilled to be partnering with Miramax, Guillermo and the film-makers to bring what is undoubtedly one of 2011's most eagerly awaited genre films to international audiences," Pathe's evp Francois Ivernel said.



http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/p ... dont-94117 

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post #26 of 57
2/6/11 at 9:24am
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None of your articles mention the hairy, short Italian epicenter of the feature.

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post #27 of 57
2/7/11 at 10:00pm

IMDB still has Australian release as the 24th of February. Although, interestingly, the two BIG cinema chains, HOYTS and VILLAGE CINEMAS have removed Don't Be Afraid from their upcoming listings. Not sure why...

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post #28 of 57
2/7/11 at 10:38pm
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We have a new distributor. And a much bigger release. And we have the rating we want (which was in jeopardy). And we have a juicy release date. You'll just have to wait a while longer.

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post #29 of 57
2/7/11 at 10:42pm

YEEEEEEEEAAAAAAH!!!

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post #30 of 57
2/8/11 at 3:06am

 

Great news, Nick.  I'm anticipating a release around Halloween.  It would make sense.

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post #31 of 57
2/8/11 at 3:39am

imdb has uk release as March 4th!

 

http://www.imdb.com/calendar/?region=gb

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post #32 of 57
2/8/11 at 4:05am
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Originally Posted by Bluelouboyle View Post

 

Great news, Nick.  I'm anticipating a release around Halloween.  It would make sense.



It's before Halloween.

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post #33 of 57
8/8/11 at 11:35am

I'm off tonight to Lincoln Center where they are hosting a sold out screening with Troy, Guillermo, Ballie Madison, and Katie Holmes attending.  Two and a half weeks to go before the US release.  As I mentioned in another thread, I was lucky enough to see DBAOTD back in June.  A beautiful and utterly terrifying film.  Troy should be proud.  I'm jealous of that talented motherfucker.  Everyone who made that movie should be proud.  This summer is going to go out with a bang (along with much frightened whimpering) for genre fans.

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post #34 of 57
8/8/11 at 11:40am

So jealous. 

 

I have passes to see the film on Wednesday the 17th.  I hope it's packed!!!  (but not so much that I get shut out of it...)

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post #35 of 57
8/8/11 at 8:01pm

Houston AICN Screening on August 16th! - http://www.aintitcool.com/node/50727

 

If you want to go, mail your favorite scary movie to aicnhoustonscreenings@gmail.com if you're in Houston.

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post #36 of 57
8/9/11 at 6:54am

C'mon, Orlando!!!!!!

 

This'll be my feel-good-movie-of-the-year.

 

 

Feel good. In my monster-lovin bathing suit area.

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post #37 of 57
8/11/11 at 8:29pm

Yeah! 8/23 can't come fast enough!

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post #38 of 57
8/12/11 at 3:20pm

Finally saw a TV spot last night. Looks really good and spooky.

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post #39 of 57
8/12/11 at 6:31pm
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I got my hard passes for Atlanta today. Heck yeah.

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post #40 of 57
8/12/11 at 10:31pm

Most easily rearrangeable *slang* sentence ever written.

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post #41 of 57
8/13/11 at 9:23pm

Scored some passes for a PA screening on the 25th. Psyched!

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post #42 of 57
8/13/11 at 9:26pm
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Scored some passes for a PA screening on the 25th. Psyched!



I have a feeling you're not going to love it, but anxious to hear.

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post #43 of 57
8/13/11 at 9:27pm

Still no word on a screening MN, which is odd. Usually horror screenings do really well in this area. Bummer. I took off work for the midnight release! Not willing to miss this bad boy for anything!

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post #44 of 57
8/13/11 at 11:37pm

You know, it would be really cool if Nick were responsible for producing a movie that looked sort-of-kind-of-okay. Something like A Haunting in Connecticut, say. But the fact that this movie looks completely freaking terrifying is just great. I'd be super pumped for this if I'd never heard of Chud. Hell, even if I'd never heard of del Toro.

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post #45 of 57
8/13/11 at 11:50pm
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OK, thanks so much for the nice compliment but I'm not responsible for this film. I'm involved, I was somewhat instrumental, but I'm a tiny part of this thing.

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post #46 of 57
8/14/11 at 11:37am

Thanks to Nick, I will be seeing this in Jacksonville on the 23rd.  When I received the passes, I pre-came on my Creature of the Black Lagoon pajamas. 

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post #47 of 57
8/14/11 at 8:27pm

The Lincoln Center screening was fabulous.  And here is the HD recording of the 48 minute Q&A that happened after.  Be warned that it gets into SPOILER territory:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9jcpkgkRVg

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post #48 of 57
8/14/11 at 9:22pm
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The best part is when they briefly mention a "mutual friend".

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post #49 of 57
8/14/11 at 9:40pm
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Originally Posted by Nick Nunziata View Post

OK, thanks so much for the nice compliment but I'm not responsible for this film. I'm involved, I was somewhat instrumental, but I'm a tiny part of this thing.



You do get a producing credit right, Nick?

 

Every time we've seen the trailer with an audience, it's been really effective. Vanessa is saying she's actually scared to see it, but she says that about a lot of movies, and we'll definitely be seeing this.

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post #50 of 57
8/16/11 at 6:28am

it will be shown over here in the uk for frightfest 2011 on Thursday 25th August. Tickets already bought!

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