OFF-WORLD NEWS

Saturday, March 9, 2019

OFF-WORLD NEWS DIGEST | VOL. IX, No. 4

Welcome to another edition of the OFF-WORLD NEWS Digest.

In the news ...

Library loaner book, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, was almost thrown away. But the 'Friends of the Memphis Public Library' made the "sale of the decade" instead. | You never know what you'll find in a bin of old books. In the case of the Friends of the Memphis Public Library, you might just find a book worth $1,250. That's how much the organization made off a 1968 first-edition of a science-fiction book called "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick. More HERE.

The Wall Will Tell You: The Forensics of Screenwriting, by Hampton Fancher | A completely original guide to the screenwriter's art -- as only the writer of Blade Runner could conceive.

The master speaks, in this unique guide for screenwriters -- and writers and artists of all kinds.

In short paragraphs--oracular and enigmatic, hardhitting and concrete--the man Forbes called a "creative genius" writes a guide book like none other for the aspiring screenwriter. Learn how to write living, breathing characters, exciting action and plot, and develop your own artistic vision. And learn how to never compromise that vision, most importantly, with yourself. More HERE.

Word Bookstores presents: Hampton Fancher Wednesday, March 13, 2019, @ 7:30 PM. Discussion and Q and A. Brooklyn, NY · 718-383-0096

Now for some articles, art, music, videos, podcasts, and a bit of miscellaneous.

Articles:

Art:

by Axel Medellin

Blade Runner 2017 by li xiang

Music:

Taking inspiration from the futuristic aural world of Ridley Scott's 1982 film "Blade Runner", composer and sound designer Gavin Salkeld has created a seamless sixty-minute suite of original music and sound effects that immerse the listener in the world of "Blade Runner". Featuring compositions inspired both by key scenes in the film and the film's original score by Vangelis, DANGEROUS DAYS is a bold and hypnotic experience.

Download the 96/24 hi-res album HERE.

Videos:

Podcasts:

Miscellaneous:

Building a Lego Spinner.
Mesa (Blade Runner 2049 Soundtrack) Chords - Chordify

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Friday, February 22, 2019

OFF-WORLD NEWS DIGEST | VOL. IX, No. 3

Welcome to another edition of the OFF-WORLD NEWS Digest.

In the news ...

Get a first look at the new Blade Runner comic. Last July it was announced that Alcon Media Group and London-based Titan Publishing were partnering in a new co-publishing venture which would initially focus on the Blade Runner universe. Now, EW can exclusively reveal that the first comic to explore that universe will be called Blade Runner 2019. Launching this summer, Titan Comics’ new series will be set during the exact timeframe of the original Blade Runner film, and feature a (mostly) new set of characters and situations. More HERE.

Now for some articles, art, music, videos, podcasts, and a bit of miscellaneous.

Articles:

Art:

"Rachael" by ekaterina z.

"Tears in the rain ..." by Benjamin Carre

Music:

Videos:

From kazuchoice's FanEdit, Blade Runner: White Dragon Cut Ver. 5. It seems to be coming along splendidly!

A dark realization burdens blade runner Devrouax, forcing him to question everything he's ever known. Will the weight of it all crush him, or will Devrouax find the answers he seeks?

A Word from Director, Chris R. Notarile

Like most filmmakers, Blade Runner was an insanely inspirational film for me. However, I never cared for it as a kid. Sure, I LOVED the visuals of a dark futuristic 2019. I loved the atmosphere, but when I first saw the movie, I did not care for it. This is largely in part due to the version in which I saw- the theatrical cut. I hated the gaudy voice-over, explaining everything to me like I was a moron, and I hated the "happy ending" of Deckard and Rachel flying off into the sun. But then, one day, I decided to give the movie another chance, and I picked up the FINAL CUT. And let me tell you, it was way more satisfying as both a film and an experience.

Not long after, 2049 was announced, and as a renewed fan, I was very pleased with the end result. Then, as 2018 came to an end, I realized I was ACTUALLY going to be living in LA, in 2019, and it dawned me- "Dude, I should make a Blade Runner short!" I literally said that to myself.

So I gave it the ol' Blinky try and thought about what I could possibly bring to the Blade Runner mythos. I knew going into this I did not want to give any definitive answers to any questions I raised, but rather HEAVILY imply things. That's how Ridley did it. That's how Denis did it. Who am I to go against the grain.

My story was pretty simple. I wanted a film that ended the way it began but from a different perspective. One of the biggest plot points in 99% of Blade Runner-related content is always- "Am I real?" Or, "What is real?" So a protagonist like Devrouax, having an existential crisis seemed like a good idea.

This film was shot in Los Angeles. I really wanted to make the thing look as legit as I could with a shoestring budget. So location scouting was key.

Filming took a little longer than anticipated, but in spite of all scheduling conflicts, it got done!

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