SEX-BOX
While many game-makers are perfectly happy for customers to play with released titles and circulate MODs in their communities, Tecmo have decided to put their virtual foot down! A lawsuit under the US DMCA has been issued against the now defunct website ninjahacker.net because users were swapping their characters' 'skins' with er.. presumably a lot less skin!! 'Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball' is a prime example, though ironically the original release has probably enough T&A in it to class as soft porn as it is! If a hearty combo of Sex, Sport and bloody Violence rocks your world read on:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/02/10/tecmo_sues_xbox_game_hackers
GOOGLE VIDEO SEARCH
Google is beta-testing an indexed video service on US television broadcasts. You can try a search using the ever-popular interface and call up what's on the box right here and now: http://video.google.com
EMAIL ALERTS
Want to keep up with team updates without necessarily having to post discussions.. or even visit the web? No shame. You’re a bonafide 'lurker' in Net-speak. Free email news alert services like http://www.bloglet.com are appearing all the time. Contact Michela for setup details!
2ND FILM UNIT ANYONE?
Nicola and Michela are exploring how a volunteer 2nd film unit might work and Michela is keen to see this tied in with plans to let the MOD'ers cut away at the er... 'guts' of the film: http://modfilms.com/twiki/bin/view/Sanctuary/DemoDesign?topic=ProjectMarketing
MARKETING LEADS
MOD Films would dearly appreciate any marketing leads you guys may have at the moment to help us get a feel for who knows 'what' about the project now and who needs to know 'what' at what stage later. This is important not just for the 'buzz' and general sponsorship leading up to the shoot, but also for the online community aspect of MOD Films.
SPONSORSHIP LEADS
Deep pockets? Rich friends? Benevolent employers? Our sponsorship package for the film will soon be ready (well I should know, I'm designing the bloody thing! Oh and thanks for the feedback on Draft #3 by the way Luke!) Anyway... once again all leads are welcome people!
ALMOST 'CULT' MOVIE QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone when you're uncool." - Lester (Almost Famous)