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Diablo
Jun 13, 2003 5:42:52 GMT -6
Post by LunaSea on Jun 13, 2003 5:42:52 GMT -6
Neal, can you tell us about Diablo?
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Diablo
Jun 13, 2003 13:31:52 GMT -6
Post by camopdp on Jun 13, 2003 13:31:52 GMT -6
Here's the synopsis and backstory...
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SYNOPSIS
The small California town of Diablo is plagued with mysterious deaths after Sheriff Robert Lopez unearths an ancient box. Legend has it that the box holds the sixteenth-century Mexican demon named Azar.
FBI Agent Gil Vega is sent to investigate the murders and joins forces with the Sheriff’s daughters, Dominique and Mary.
Together the trio descends into a nightmare world of supernatural terror in which they are pitted against the bloodthirsty Azar and forced to defend their lives with the only weapon they have left - faith.
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BACKSTORY
For years, a malevolent entity named AZAR plagued old Mexico. Eventually, the Aztec warriors, Knights of the Jaguar, captured Azar, containing him in a Mayan Shell charged with supernatural properties. Soon after, the shell was placed in a divine box and hidden
in the new world. Years later, the box was hidden in Santa Peligro, a church in the coastal city of Diablo.
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Diablo
Jun 25, 2003 17:48:07 GMT -6
Post by Tweek on Jun 25, 2003 17:48:07 GMT -6
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Diablo
Jun 26, 2003 0:08:36 GMT -6
Post by camopdp on Jun 26, 2003 0:08:36 GMT -6
The original story is based on a comic book also written by the director of the film, Robert Napton.
The distributor is cutting the trailer right now. The special features on the DVD will include all kinds of cool stuff...relating to the film and the comic book.
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Diablo
Jun 26, 2003 11:42:40 GMT -6
Post by LunaSea on Jun 26, 2003 11:42:40 GMT -6
Sounds like my kinda film......  |
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Diablo
Jul 5, 2003 17:59:42 GMT -6
Post by camopdp on Jul 5, 2003 17:59:42 GMT -6
the distributor has done the key art and once I get the ok...I will pass it along...
and the trailer should be cut by next week...
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Diablo
Jul 5, 2003 18:09:46 GMT -6
Post by LunaSea on Jul 5, 2003 18:09:46 GMT -6
Great news, Neal - thanks for the info. ;D
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Jul 14, 2003 16:01:14 GMT -6
Post by camopdp on Jul 14, 2003 16:01:14 GMT -6
if you are in Northern California, you can see a sneak preview of the film on the big screen at the 2003 Shockerfest film festival...this Sept. 2003.shockerfest.com/ |
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Jul 17, 2003 10:06:43 GMT -6
Post by camopdp on Jul 17, 2003 10:06:43 GMT -6
if any of you all are coming to the San Diego comic-con, we will be around the Top Cow booth promoting the film...with the key art...
stop by and say hello...
neal
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Jul 24, 2003 18:09:10 GMT -6
Post by camopdp on Jul 24, 2003 18:09:10 GMT -6
This looks to be the key art for the DVD/VHS.  |
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Diablo
Jul 24, 2003 19:55:10 GMT -6
Post by LunaSea on Jul 24, 2003 19:55:10 GMT -6
Holy merdi, Neal - that's visually striking. And scary.
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Jul 24, 2003 22:31:42 GMT -6
Post by camopdp on Jul 24, 2003 22:31:42 GMT -6
we are all happy with the key art. the distributor is really good with the marketing of their films. this DVD is gonna rock with not only the film but with all special features we are putting on it...
more details on that to come...
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Diablo
Jul 31, 2003 21:38:56 GMT -6
Post by Tweek on Jul 31, 2003 21:38:56 GMT -6
That artwork rocks ;D ;D ;D
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Diablo
Aug 1, 2003 14:18:41 GMT -6
Post by Andrea on Aug 1, 2003 14:18:41 GMT -6
It sounds very scary! I wish I could come to san diego and meet you and the other guys. It makes me sad  , that I live so far away. Should I travel to the USA next year, I wanna have a Meal invitation from you! ;D  It`s just a joke, Neal, don`t worry.  |
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Aug 1, 2003 16:53:13 GMT -6
Post by camopdp on Aug 1, 2003 16:53:13 GMT -6
we just did the audio commentaries for the DVD and the director and I were happy with the results... hey...if any of you all get to LA...feel free to let me know...so many places here to grab a bite... |
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Sept 12, 2003 21:55:40 GMT -6
Post by camopdp on Sept 12, 2003 21:55:40 GMT -6
if any of you all are in or near Modesto, CA (northern CA)...come check out the film... Modesto’s Shockerfest world premieres Robert Napton’s zombie epic THE LEGEND OF DIABLO. Writer/Director and Modesto native Robert Napton will be on hand to world premiere his soon to be released feature film THE LEGEND OF DIABLO. The 2003 edition of Shockerfest takes place in Modesto, CA, the weekend of September 26-28. THE LEGEND OF DIABLO will make its Big Screen debut on September 27, 2003 at the State Theatre, 1307 "J" Street, Modesto. The cinematography is by Neal L. Fredericks who shot the world-wide box office smash THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT and is currently seeing his recently released KILLER ME getting unanimous critical praise from horror magazines Fangoria and Rue Morgue. THE LEGEND OF DIABLO is a classic story of the battle between good and evil, with a few twists and turns thrown in along the way. Even though the film has horrific images of possession and zombies, the filmmakers say it is the equivalent of a very soft R rating and can be enjoyed by both younger and older film fans. Both Napton and Fredericks will be on hand to answer questions about their unique and exciting way of making this film. Free posters will be on hand for the audience. Tickets can be obtained at the State Theatre, 209-527-4697, the Modest Film Commission office, 1150 9th St., Modesto (209-526-5588) or can be ordered by email at Tickets@ShockerFest.com. www.shockerfest.com for all the festival info. Other Shockerfest highlights include a Dinner With the Stars salute to veteran actor Kevin McCarthy, autograph signings by numerous genre folks (including McCarthy and his HOWLING co-stars Dee Wallace Stone and Belinda Balaski, David Hess, Felissa Rose and many others), filmmaker presentations, an awards show and all-day screenings of feature and short horror films. |
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Jan 24, 2004 12:19:10 GMT -6
Post by camopdp on Jan 24, 2004 12:19:10 GMT -6
here's a bit of info just for you guys first...looks like the release date for THE LEGEND OF DIABLO is March 2, 2004...
the DVD is filled with special features and has two segments on the film's effects...
i will post more info when i get a DVD in my hand...
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Diablo
Jan 24, 2004 15:51:51 GMT -6
Post by Tweek on Jan 24, 2004 15:51:51 GMT -6
Great news. I'm eager to see this one.
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Mar 7, 2004 0:26:18 GMT -6
Post by camopdp on Mar 7, 2004 0:26:18 GMT -6
the DVD is out at Blockbuster and Hollywood Video and i am sure all the other chains...
let me know what you all think...see if you can find TBWP reference...
neal
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Diablo
Mar 7, 2004 6:11:41 GMT -6
Post by LunaSea on Mar 7, 2004 6:11:41 GMT -6
I was just at BB yesterday and didn't know to look for it. I'll check it out, Neal....and let you know.
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Diablo
Mar 7, 2004 17:30:27 GMT -6
Post by Tweek on Mar 7, 2004 17:30:27 GMT -6
Netflix doesn't have it yet. I'll rent it when they do  |
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Diablo
Mar 24, 2004 3:05:16 GMT -6
Post by camopdp on Mar 24, 2004 3:05:16 GMT -6
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Diablo
Mar 24, 2004 12:09:59 GMT -6
Post by Andrea on Mar 24, 2004 12:09:59 GMT -6
very interesting, Neal! the score is FIVE stars! Congrats  |
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Diablo
Jul 16, 2004 1:11:42 GMT -6
Post by Tweek on Jul 16, 2004 1:11:42 GMT -6
Has anyone gotten to see this yet? I haven't tracked down a copy yet. Amazon has them for sale but I rarely make blind buys. Wanting to rent it first.
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Jul 21, 2004 9:30:49 GMT -6
Post by camopdp on Jul 21, 2004 9:30:49 GMT -6
you should be able to find the dvd on the shelves at blockbuster and hollywood video...and the smaller chains also picked up the film...
the international distributor did very well with the title at the Cannes film market in May...
so we are preparing to do a sequel...hopefully we will go into production before the end of the year...
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