This is the beginning of what I am sure will become a long list of frequently asked questions. This will get its own page when the full movie website goes up, I am just putting this here for now:
Is this going to be in movie theaters?
Yes. It is a major motion picture, with almost everything that comes with that. For all intents and purposes to the normal moviegoer, it will look and feel like any other movie; professional actors you've seen in other movies and TV shows, shot on 35mm, released on thousands of screens, and will not seem "indie" in any way. The only thing that will make this an indie film will be the fact that a studio didn't fuck it up in development. In every other way, it will indistinguishable from any other big, commercial comedy.
Can I be in the movie?
Well, if you read this by the time we start shooting, maybe. Here are the instructions.
Is there going to be nudity?
Is there any other way to make a movie? Discussed here.
Is Tucker going to play himself?
No chance. Discussed here.
Is Tucker going to make a cameo?
Yes, but I am not going to tell you anything about it, you'll just have to wait and see when it comes out.
Who is Bob Gosse, and why did you pick him to direct the movie?
Bob is a well-respected indie director who has been in the film business for decades. You can read all about him and why we picked him here, and here.
Is this an indie or a studio movie?
It's an indie. Discussed here.
Who is financing the movie?
Darko Entertainment, they guys who did Donnie Darko, Southland Tales and The Box. Discussed at length here.
What MPAA rating is the movie going to have?
We will be trying for an R rating.
What music are you using for the film?
We have a list of songs we are thinking of using for each scene, but this issue will be decided later on in production. Generally speaking, it'll be contemporary music, mostly rap, rock, etc. Paul Wall is also doing a few songs for the movie, discussed here.
Can I have a speaking role in the movie?
No. Everyone who has lines in the movie will either be a professional actor who the casting director finds or a friend of one of the producers who makes sense in the role.
When and where is it being shot?
Shooting is scheduled to start in July 21st in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Why Shreveport, Louisiana?
Tax rebates. We get 25% of our production costs back for shooting there.
When are you going to tell us what actors are attached?
All announcements about actors attaching will have to wait for two things: 1. The deal is finalized and signed, and 2. The trades get the first crack at breaking the news.
Are you marketing the movie in any special way? If so, how?
Yes, we plan to do a lot of new things. Just keep checking here and you'll see what we do.
Is the movie based on a specific story from the book?
The movie is loosely based on The Austin Road Trip Story, but deviates substantially in many ways. It is, for all intents and purposes, a derivative work of fiction that is very closely based on several of my real life stories. You don't need to be a fan to understand anything in the movie, but if you are a fan, it'll still be what you want to see.
When will the movie be released?
Release date is not set, but it'll probably be spring of 2009.
What is the production budget?
10 million.
What is the marketing budget?
Not determined yet.
Will this be immediately released outside of the US?
Not sure. At the very least, the movie will be released in the other English speaking nations (Australia, New Zealand, UK, etc), but I have no idea if it'll be the same date or not.
You can ask more questions here.
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