Wednesday, September 21, 2011

SUCCESSFUL SCREENING!.The "right people" are enjoying it.It is clear what the next steps are to finish the picture edit.MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
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Monday, September 19, 2011

Biggest, most important, and likely our last significant test screening is tomorrow night. Send good vibes. Next will be sound, music, and VFX.
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Monday, September 5, 2011

On way to Labor Day Late Night editing!@DirectorMann
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Sunday, September 4, 2011

LAST NIGHT'S SCREENING with additional music AND small cuts went quite well. VERY ENCOURAGING!!@detentiondead. www.detentionofthedead.com
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

FIRST "REAL PEOPLE" SCREENING TONIGHT. EXCITING!!@detentiondead@DirectorMann www.detentionofthedead.com
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Saturday, August 6, 2011

Progress Report: FIRST CUT DONE:-). Onward!@DirectorMann
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Really getting into editing. Excited!!!@detentiondead@DirectorMann
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Sunday, June 12, 2011

Detention of the Dead welcomes Editor Karl Armstrong to the production. Help take us home Karl!!!
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Friday, June 10, 2011

Watching dailies/actor interviews from Detention of the Dead on my new Apple TV @DirectorMann
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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Zombie update. The editing has begun. Looking good. Stay tuned. Stay connected.
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

EDITING has begun. We will have a movie in the near future. Spread the word. www.detentionofthedead.com @DirectorMann
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Au revoir Michigan. You treated me well. Thank you for the support. Now, back to LA-to home and post production.

Alex Craig Mann
www.detentionofthedead.com www.alexcraigmann.com
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Sunday, May 29, 2011

Tornado warning in Mi. Zombie apocalypse? We will survive.
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Thursday, May 26, 2011

DAY 18. The ZOMBIE horde is closing in. It's a fight for their lives. Will they survive? Will love conquer all? Will Eddie lose his virginity? STAY TUNED.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

DETENTION OF THE DEAD welcomes Jonathon Coogan to the cast as THE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR, Mr. Yeardley.
Alex Craig Mann
www.detentionofthedead.com
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Thursday, May 19, 2011

The zombie horde attacks tomorrow. But first I think ill throw 2 of my stars off a roof. SPLAT!!
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

They're a man down, their friend was killed. Attacked by RATS and on the run. Will the barricade hold? www.detentionofthedead.com
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They're a man down, their friend was killed. Attacked by RATS and on the run. Will the barricade hold? www.detentionofthedead.com
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Every once in a while, in the middle of a take, I SMILE knowing I'm living my DREAM!!

Alex Craig Mann
www.detentionofthedead.com
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Saturday, May 14, 2011

Half way done shooting Detention of the Dead. BLOOD, DEATH and COMEDY are a beautiful mix.
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Thursday, May 12, 2011

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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Justin Chon, Noah Rosenthol, Rick Johnson. Hangin on set.
Justin Chon, Noah Rosenthol, Rick Johnson. Hangin on set.
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Sunday, May 8, 2011

Tomorrow we CUT OFF the teacher's head. Yep. Must be done. Teach is going down in a BLOODY mess www.detentionofthedead.com
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The ART is not in the gore, it's in making it funny. I'm sure years of training and theatre will kick in.
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Friday, May 6, 2011

Teacher's NECK got bitten yesterday. She's a BLOODY mess. Don't think she'll make it. Think we may have to CUT HER HEAD OFF. Yep. Think so.
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Thursday, May 5, 2011

Into Day 4. Survived BLOOD Day 1. Gallons to go.
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Made Day 2. Tomorrow there will be blood @detentiondead@DirectorMann
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Posted by Detention of the Dead at 7:55 PM 1 comments
To OUT CREATE one's obstacles is a way of life.

Alex Craig Mann
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Monday, May 2, 2011

Day 1 "in the can". A good day! :-)

Alex Craig Mann
www.detentionofthedead.com
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First shot DONE.

Alex Craig Mann
www.detentionofthedead.com www.alexcraigmann.com
Posted by Detention of the Dead at 5:12 AM 0 comments
Day 1 Principle photography begins.
"Aaaannd......ACTION!!!!!!!"

Alex Craig Mann
www.detentionofthedead.com
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Saturday, April 30, 2011

Stunt coordinating. Director Alex Craig Mann, DP Noah Rosenthol, actor Jacob Zachar.
Stunt coordinating. Director Alex Craig Mann, DP Noah Rosenthol, actor Jacob Zachar.
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Friday, April 29, 2011

Last day of official prep with incredible crew and cast. Ready to rock! @MrMaxAdler @Jayson_Blair @justinchon @LexNikolas @Jacobzachar
www.detentionofthedead.com
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Thursday, April 28, 2011

my Cast ROCKS! Make up and FX test were amazing. FX man Dan Phillips is brilliant.

Alex Craig Mann
www.detentionofthedead.com
Posted by Detention of the Dead at 4:28 AM 0 comments

Sunday, April 24, 2011

"The absence of limitations is the enemy of art." Proving to be quite true. Also..."necessity is the mother of invention"
Alex Craig Mann
www.detentionofthedead.com
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Detention of the Dead @detentiondead welcomes Max Adler @MrMaxAdler to the cast!!
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Detention of the Dead @detentiondead welcomes Jayson Blair @Jayson_Blair to the cast!!
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Detention of the Dead @detentiondead welcomes Justin Chon @justinchon to the cast!!
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Detention of the Dead @detentiondead welcomes Christa B. Allen @christaBallen to the cast!!
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Detention of the Dead @detentiondead welcomes Alexa Nikolas @LexNikolas to the cast!!
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Posted by Detention of the Dead at 4:34 AM 0 comments
@detentiondead welcomes Jacob Zachar @Jacobzachar to the cast of Detention of the Dead
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Detention of the Dead begins shooting May 2nd!!
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Posted by Detention of the Dead at 4:27 AM 0 comments

Monday, April 18, 2011

On way to location, 29 degrees and snowing. Yay!!!??
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Locations, casting, and Design mtgs: a great day! Honored to have great Production Designer Danika Shanti and UPM James Yi on board.

Alex Craig Mann
www.detentionofthedead.com www.alexcraigmann.com
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Monday, April 4, 2011

Official pre-production starts NOW!!
www.detentionofthedead.com www.alexcraigmann.com
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Saturday, March 19, 2011

Detention of the Dead cast is incredible. And welcome DP Noah Rosenthol and SFX Daniel Phillips.
@detentiondead
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Friday, March 4, 2011

Fully FINANCED and ready to rock.:-)
Announcing cast soon!

Alex Craig Mann
www.detentionofthedead.com www.alexcraigmann.com
Posted by Detention of the Dead at 11:09 AM 2 comments

Monday, February 28, 2011

Detention of the Dead cast is truly STELLA!!
Almost ready to announce.:-)
www.detentionofthedead.com
Posted by Detention of the Dead at 7:43 PM 0 comments

Friday, February 25, 2011

www.DETENTIONOFTHEDEAD.com
Exciting CASTING news soon.:-)
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Monday, February 21, 2011

Love my new storyboard app on my iPhone4. Exciting mtg with my Cinematographer Noah Rosenthol.
www.detentionofthedead.com www.alexcraigmann.com
Posted by Detention of the Dead at 4:30 PM 0 comments

Friday, February 18, 2011

.....all a BUZZ meeting exciting and talented TV Stars!! Ssshhhhhhh.....secret.

Alex Craig Mann
www.detentionofthedead.com www.alexcraigmann.com
Posted by Detention of the Dead at 5:37 PM 0 comments

Friday, February 11, 2011

Casting has begun! Exciting times.
www.detentionofthedead.com
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

WEB SITE is LIVE!!!!!
www.detentionofthedead.com
GO NOW. JOIN. FOLLOW!!
FUN.:-)
Posted by Detention of the Dead at 6:34 PM 0 comments
Check out this video on YouTube:

http://ping.fm/Y92w6

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Monday, February 7, 2011

Production welcomes the super duo casting team of @Michelle Levy and @Elisha Gruer to our team. Special Thanks to@Glenn Salners of Stone Manners Salners Agency for his support.

Alex Craig Mann
www.alexcraigmann.com
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

In Phoenix on way home. Very productive trip. Zombies will be overtaking Michigan soon.

Alex Craig Mann
www.alexcraigmann.com
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Friend/producer drove up about an hour ago and he's already stuck in the driveway. Haven't seen snow like this in a long time. If it continues doubt we'll get out. Hoping it stops. Arrrggghh.

Alex Craig Mann
www.alexcraigmann.com
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Scouting and production meetings. It is all coming together.:-)

Alex Craig Mann
www.alexcraigmann.com
Posted by Detention of the Dead at 11:27 PM 0 comments
Scouted 2 high schools this morning. 15 degrees. Brrr.
Definite potential here.

Alex Craig Mann
www.alexcraigmann.com
Posted by Detention of the Dead at 11:38 AM 0 comments

Monday, January 31, 2011

We just touched down in Michigan, and there's a definate chilly bite in the air. 15 degrees!
Posted by Detention of the Dead at 9:05 PM 0 comments
In Dallas on way to Michigan. Cold ready. Keeping fingers x'd for perfect location.

Alex Craig Mann
www.alexcraigmann.com
Posted by Detention of the Dead at 5:33 PM 0 comments

Sunday, January 30, 2011

this is a Zombie social media test. ahrrg.
Posted by Detention of the Dead at 6:30 PM 0 comments

Friday, January 28, 2011

Subscribed to offtheledgemovie
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I liked a YouTube video -- OFF THE LEDGE Movie Trailer (Indie) - Now Available on DVD!
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I liked a YouTube video
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More to come as we head towards production of "Detention of The Dead" - a Teen Zombie Comedy.
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