Jun
19
2009
,
Humor
,
C. David Dent
,
It looks like I well might be first out of the gate on this one. It is just that this idea jumped so completely formed out of my head as soon as I read about the contest that the folks who create The Guild are running.
I actually wrote the script and sent it to Heather (my lovely wife who appears over my shoulder). Originally I had planned it this way but I actually may film it with roles reversed to see if it comes of as funnier (or just sad and mean). It is a testament to the idea that even after four takes and constant re-viewings I still chuckle at it (and Heather really laughs).
I may post links to other entries here (if I ever find them) and I'll continue to pimp my video. Please rate it on You Tube and leave a comment there rather than here.
TRANSCRIPT:
PLAYER: "Hi, this is David I play...
peers
at screen
PLAYER: UniKron 'underscore' 683 in the game. I read that you were looking
for a new guild member.
I've
only been playing about a month but my wife has been playing for more
than a year.
turns
around
Is
it a year, honey?
WIFE: waves hand but doesn't turn around
PLAYER: Yes it's a year.
I
started playing so we could do something together.
turns
around and reaches to rub WIFE'S shoulder
WIFE Get off! I'm in combat!
still
not looking WIFE rolls shoulder to throw off PLAYER'S hand
PLAYER Shrugs but plods on
Anyways,
my wife tells me I need to be less of a ... noob?
Turns
around and thinks better of asking WIFE
Noob. That's
the word. I have a lot of ... interesting equipment and a more than enough
gold that she's given me to get me started.
I
was hoping you'd have a place. for me.
(looks
back then leans forward conspiratorially)
She
says once I get to 40th level we can quest together. I'm only (peers at screen)
um....hang on
(turns
around and glances back apprehensively at camera)
Hang
on. Honey? Dear? What level am I again?
(smiles
at camera sheepishly)
WIFE (mumbles something and gestures dismissively)
PLAYER I'll get back to you on that, okay?
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Apr
9
2009
,
Humor
,
C. David Dent
,
HOLLYWOOD, CA - Joss Whedon announced through his Mutant Enemy production office that he was giving up on producing television and movie projects and was going to concentrate on 30 and 60 second commercials from now on.
"I seem to be able to draw a fanatical group for everything I do, so why not cash in on that?" Joss said when asked about this bold move. "The industry complains about how people fast-forward through their commercials. But I feel certain that my fans will rewind and rewatch my commercials dozens of times."
Fans of other short-lived programs by Whedon such as Dollhouse, Firefly and Dr. Horrible were thrilled. "I can watch something by Joss that won't get canceled. Who cares if it is only 30 seconds long," said James, a self-admitted Whedonite.
Early indications prove that Joss' fanbase are adept at discovering, and watching their favorite creator even when they are unannounced and moved around the schedule. Mutant Enemy's first commercial, a 60-second short for Dodge Ram trucks aired during Dancing with the Stars. The 15-minute segment of that program featuring the commercial had ratings significantly higher than the rest of the program. A similar phenomenon occurred when the ad was re-aired at 11:17pm but only in a select broadcast market. TIVO has said that that commercial was on their top replay list for the week.
The 60-second spot features Nathan Fillion as a truck-drivin' man who isn't satisfied with the trucks he has driven and begins a quest for the perfect truck. He falls in love with a Dodge Ram Pickup driven by Summer Glau and is conflicted about how he feels about the truck and her.
Lifejournal blogger "JossismyGod" has started her own fanfic of the life of the truck driver and how he is seeking redemption for wrecking a truck in the past in an accident that killed the love of his life. Online forums are speculating about the symbolism of Summer Glaus's character representing redemption for Fillion's character.
Joss Whedon isn't sharing any details about whether the commercial will spawn any additional episodes, but assures viewers that it can be viewed on Hulu.com and that a musical commercial for another product may be in the future.
The next product to receive the Mutant Enemy treatment is Verizon Wireless in a 30-second spot starring Felicia Day as a woman who is crying out to be heard in a wilderness of indifference. Joss has said that portion of the proceeds from the commercial will benefit Equality Now.
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