JibbaJabbaJibbaHappy Halloween!!

Hey there kids!


I haven't talked about it much here, but I was recently cast in a new web series going into production later on this month called Born Hero. The Born Hero team put a little something together for you to getchya-in-the-mood for tonight's All Hallows Eve:

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

Kinda gives you an idea of how much fun I'm going to be having on the set while we're shooting Born Hero, huh? A Rappin' Drac... I don't think I've ever been one of those before...



Happy Halloween

Animus Cross Series II Ends With Episode 7

Hey folks

Been a while since I dusted off the ol' Blog here... most of my focus of late has been in building readership for my other project at http://www.oregonfilmandtvdollars.com/... as the election draws near, the OMPA and I have been working to remind the candidates for state-wide office of the contribution Oregon's film and TV industry makes to the state's economy... it'll be very interesting to see who we'll be working with next year!

That's not what I'm writing about today, though. I wanted to let you know that - just in time for Halloween - Animus Cross Series II is drawing to an end with the release of the seventh and final episode of the series at http://www.animuscross.com/ (if you have a hard time watching the episode on the official site, remember that it'll be released on creator A.L. Steen's YouTube channel next Wednesday.)

A lot of people have asked where the series is going from here - whether we'll be rolling on a series III in the new year. The jury's still out on that one... a lot has happened in Amanda and Jerry's life since we wrapped Series II (not the least being the arrival of their son Trone.) Series I and Series II were entirely self-financed, and I think their money may need to be... uh... directed in a different direction now.

That's not to say that production on Series III is completely off the table - not by a long shot! We just need to explore some sponsorship and distribution options to get the third series funded. Keep your eye on the official site and on the Animus Cross blog for word on future developments...

Happy Halloween, ladies (if only we could have gotten Clancy Brown to do this on camera while he was in town working on Leverage...)

-Harold

Animus Cross Series II, Episode 2 is Coming!

Hey Everyone!

Been a while since I've posted anything here on the ol' blog... I've been collecting my thoughts (and about 200 photos) from my recent trip to Arizona - expect a long-ish, meditative post on that later on this evening... or maybe tomorrow morning!

For now, though I wanted to encourage you all to visit http://www.animuscross.com/ on Wednesday (after 12:00 PM Pacific Time) for the release of Episode 2 of "Hell For The Company," the second series of the celebrated frontier web series Animus Cross.

What can you expect to see in Episode 2? Well... here's a little taste:



Hm... That Henry guy. Ya can't trust him, I tell ya!

Be sure to spread the word to all your friends - Episode 2 goes live on Wednesday at http://www.animuscross.com/, and it launches on YouTube the following Wednesday (June 2nd). If you haven't seen Episode 1 already, head over and take a look... And be sure to let us know what you think on the series' Facebook Page - we'd LOVE to hear from you!

Be careful getting home... There's blood in the air!

Animus Cross Series II Is Live!!

Hey everone

You didn't think that just because I'm out of town I'd let today go by without comment... Series II of Animus Cross, "Hell For the Company," has officially launched at http://www.animuscross.com/! Pop on by and take a look - and let us know what you thought of the first episode on the Animus Cross Blog, Facebook Page or on the official Animus Cross Forum.

I can't tell you how privileged Trish and I feel to be part of this series... when we shot the first series back in 2008, we knew that Amanda and Jerry had planted the seeds of something special... and now that we get the chance to share Series II with you, you're going to start to see those seeds bloom in completely unexpected ways! It's truly a gift to play a part in taking the audience into unknown territory this way!

Be sure to check back at http://www.animuscross.com/ on the last Monday of every month through October to watch the continuing saga unfold! I'll be watching with you...

-Harold

Animus Cross Series II Launches April 28!

Hey everyone!

Mark your calendars! Steen House Entertainment has just announced the official launch date for Animus Cross Series II: "Hell For The Company."

(See the trailer in HD on YouTube or Vimeo)

Episode 1 of the new series will launch at www.animuscross.com on Wednesday, April 28 - and new episodes will be released on the last Wednesday of the month through November.

Trish and I are really excited to share this new series with you all - we knew when we were shooting Series I back in 2008 that we were part of something special... and Series II proves the point by "upping the ante -" more action, higher production values... and we finally get to show you the creatures who have been menacing us in the dark!

Be sure to spread the word: encourage your friends to get caught up on Series I: "Hell Runs The Way" at www.animuscross.com, and to become fans at the series' Facebook Page. Sign up for the Animus Cross Forum at the official site, and post your questions or comments for the series creators. Then, get ready to return with us to Frontier Idaho next Wednesday... the trip will be dark and dangerous, but I can promise you it'll be quite a ride!

-Harold

Actors and WebSeries Producers: A Special Portland Event!

Hey everyone

As you all know, the web has become a fertile breeding ground for new content - local producers can get their visions out to a large, worldwide audience, and local actors have even more opportunities to work and be seen by those audiences. Heck, after Animus Cross, Lady Wasteland, and The Outbreak I've received attention from people all around the world, and those projects have helped take my career in entirely new directions!

Unfortunately, many union actors get cut out of the potentional to work on the web, because web series producers don't know the ins-and-outs of SAG New Media Contracts. SAG is trying to fix this by putting on a special presentation for actors AND producers to give them more information on these contracts. I hope you'll join me at the Living Room Theaters on Tuesday the 20th to find out more about SAG's new media contracts - they're not as complicated (or expensive) as you think, and they give actors, directors and producers many more opportunities to work together.

See you there!

-Harold

You are Invited to a Portland Viewing Event of
Screen Actors Guild and SAG Foundation LifeRaft Live Stream’s
“SAG Contracts Corner: New Media 101”

Actors have a unique opportunity to take control of their careers by producing their own content for the internet. Applying your creativity in the new media space has never been easier. Join the Screen Actors Guild New Media Department and prominent digital entertainment leaders as they share essential tips on producing respectable, signatory online content.

What: LifeRaft Live Stream* presents “The SAG Contracts Corner: New Media 101”
Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Time:
5:30 p.m.-Meet and Greet
6 p.m.-LifeRaft Panel SAG Contracts Corner: New Media 101
7 p.m.-Live Hollywood Q and A
8 p.m.-No-host Social Hour

Where: Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205 (corner of SW 10th & Stark)

Space is limited.

Please RSVP to Dena Beatty at: dena.beatty@sag.org or call (206) 224-5696 or (800) 724-0767 ext. 7.

Due to facility restrictions, this event is restricted to attendees age 21 and over. (Portland's National SAG Board Representative Mary McDonald-Lewis says that they're going to work on finding all-ages venues for future LifeRaft presentations)

* LifeRaft Live Stream seminars focus on the business of acting, offering opportunities for Screen Actors Guild members to learn from seasoned industry professionals who are ready to offer useful guidance and assistance with audience questions. With the live stream seminars, members all over the country can ask questions live - directly to the panelists or instructors.

For further information about LifeRaft and more programs of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation go to www.sagfoundation.org/liferaft/livestream.

Animus Cross News

Hey folks

A lot of you have been contacting me through various mediums asking me what's happening with the western fantasy Animus Cross.

Things have been pretty quiet in 1860's Idaho since we launched the official Series II teaser on http://www.animuscross.com/ in November of last year; yes, I asked you to submit the series to the 2010 streamy awards back in December, but otherwise there hasn't been a lot of talk about where Series II is in the "pipeline."

Since the birth of Amanda and Jerry's son Trone, we've been hearing rumbles from some people on the internet; they're suggesting that the launch of Series II would be delayed due to the new addition to the family. Well, Amanda put everyone's fears to rest in a recent post on the Oregon Film Office's new Confluence blog - you can see that post by clicking here .

So, it's official - launch of "Hell For The Company" is on schedule for later this month. I'll be sure to let you know when an exact date is announced - keep an eye on the ol' blog here, or even better - get the news straight from the source by becoming a fan of the series on Animus Cross' Facebook Page.

You know me... once I know something, I'll definitely spread the word! Hope you're all doing well...

-Harold

Y-ME Is Just Around The Corner!

Hey folks!

You may remember that back in February I told you about a new "motion comic" I've added my voice to: Y-ME: Young Mutants Everywhere. The project is the newest creation of Polar Studios, an independent production company already making a big splash in web-based entertainment with their current comic The Cricket.

Well, after talking about the project for months, I can happily report that the first issue of Y-ME is set to launch this week - on April 1! Check out the brand-spankin' new trailer for the project below:

No foolin' - be sure to visit http://yme.polarcomics.com/ on April 1st to hear my voice (and that of my pal and frequent collaborator Mercedes Rose) in the first issue of this exciting new project... and let me know what you thought!

-Harold

New Animus Cross Teaser For Series II

Hey everyone!

Sorry to be a little behind in the blogging department these days... it's been a pretty busy week! In fact, I'm running between appointments at the moment... but I've to an hour, so I figured I'd pause at the Southeast Grind (one of my "satellite offices" around the Portland metro area - the coffee's good and so's the free wifi) to update you on some Animus Cross news.

If you subscribe to the Official Animus Cross Blog, follow series creator A.L. Steen on Twitter, or you've been following ME on Twitter or Facebook, then you probably already heard about this, but a new "teaser" for Animus Cross Series II has been released on the internet... you can see it at http://www.animuscross.com/. Amanda's working on getting the teaser up on YouTube and Vimeo - I'll be sure to embed it here on the blog when that happens.

Amanda's also managed to (finally) get the series listed on IMDB - though it's a little light on info just at the moment. We'll be working on supplimenting the listing over the coming weeks.

It's an exciting time around the Animus Cross camp fire... Mark your calendars! April 2010 is going to be a heck of a month!

More Animus Cross News...

... of a sort. Series creator A.L. Steen just added this nice little post about the series shoot and wrap on the official Animus Cross Blog.

Needless to say, she's very happy with how things went... pop on by and take a look, and then mark your calendars for April 2010 when the first episode of the new series, "Hell For The Company," is released at http://www.animuscross.com/ (there's no formal release date as yet - we just know that it should be some time in April).

Also, you might want to put the Animus Cross blog on your "Favorites" list; as Amanda gets into post-production, she might just be posting more inside info on the blog!