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 The Strongmen Lucky Break book, in different editions, is currently available for purchase off the IMAGINITES website and Amazon website. eBay also stocks the various versions of the book. There's a special Writer-Director's edition, a Blue Edition and a Gold Edition. Internationally the book is available for purchase at Barnes and Noble stores, Borders, Dymocks book stores, Exclusive Books, Collins book stores. Also check out Tower and Planet book stores. The super duper hybrid book is loaded with special features, including a $10,000 prize giveaway entryform for up-and-coming filmmakers, determined to have their film screen with Strongmen Lucky Break when it opens on its premiere evening. Other features are its Super Fast Format challenging you to read it in 3hrs! The book has been written in a new Super-Fast Format, which is both a novel and a faster way of communicating the dialogue. The book includes 37 extra scenes not seen in the film; intriguing Origins of the Strongmen; visualisations of the Alternate Worlds; Storyboards from the feature film; acting role opportunities for "New Talent" interested in the Sequels; Strongmen Profiles of each of the Nine Characters and exceedingly dug-out Villains; Movie Set Tours and Backstage Passes; 2% of the wholesale price of the book going to Youth Care Homes and charities. The book contains 108 Trading Card visuals; the world-changing Strongmen Charter; Glossary of Strongmen Universe Terms; a 7-page behind the scenes session on the contained power of the Strongmen way of thinking, entitled "Mortal Dilemmas" by Kimarie Charteris; a 6-Step Decision Making Rule of Thumb Guide. The Special Writer-Director Edition features an Author's Prologue and an Introduction by Science Fiction Writer Hal Colebatch, co-author with Larry Niven, of the Man-Kzin Wars. |
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IMAGINITES' first new romantic comedy Chick Flick is in post-production. This 72min film is about a North American guy who is pursued by an Australian gal while visiting the land Down Under. In an attempt to escape her, he inadvertently finds himself falling for her. And no, it does not have a predictable ending. Produced over a gruelling three month period, the film has the extraordinary talents of prodigy Ariadne Flows. This Australian-USA co-production is scheduled for Theatrical Release in July 2008. |
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 The bogus Daniel Devine formerly of Queensland but now living in Mandurah, Western Australia has been stinging the movie industry and those who support it, by offering international and local citizens investments in films he pretends to represent under the banner of JJ Syndicate. By sure you are not caught out by this fellow on the run. The swift-minded 74 year old 'chartered accountant' by day and 'psychic dinner host' by night accesses film project memorandums and then passes off as their representative, selling units in films he may have been ousted from, or never represented, to high earning individuals like doctors, attorneys, pilots and business owners. Daniel Devine has struck the industry bringing concern to the independent film production sector. Authorities first became aware of Mr Devine's affairs when it was reported by Mrs Veronica O'Connor and Mrs Kelly O'Connor, and later Mr Stephen Wall. Daniel Devine is believed to have coaxed more than $100,000 away from unsuspecting investors, by opening loan accounts for them, and then siphoning off the funds without passing these on to the film projects he is supposedly meant to be representing. Daniel Devine is also known for selling similar types of scheme-based investments in wine farms, teak tree plantations and the mining sector. In the interests of keeping the film industry safe, we ask that you keep an eye out for Daniel Devine, occasionally living with wife Dorothy Devine, by notifying the authorities at once, whether in the form of international or local major fraud police or industry associations. And please ALWAYS check with the film production company you have allegedly invested in to make sure that your investment has been recorded and acknowledged. Imaginites supports a film-development and film-production industry devoid of renegade cowboys. It's a challenge enough for legitimate production companies raising funds to have hacks injuring the industry at large. Queensland government has on record two filed issues with Daniel Devine. |
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 The first film in the long awaited Strongmen The Motion Picture Trilogy, Volume One strategically-titled "Lucky Break", is in an early phase of post production, even though some scenes still need to be shot, bringing the total number of shoot weeks to eleven weeks. The durable synthetic clad heros, who made their debut over a decade ago are niftier, smarter and more daring than ever. The early screenplays well known for tackling thorny subjects brought viewer expectations for the feature to a higher level. The Strongmen are the next wave in super-powered characters, unlike their competing predecessors, they do things a little differently. The as-yet unannounced supporting cast of the 120minute effects-laden multiple time-line storyline for a film will add value to the Strongmen franchise in unforseen ways. With movie sequel set tour passes up for grabs, when you buy the book, industry coverage critics are calling the pre-release novel "an ultra-cool high-octane rolercoaster ride"! A $10,000 cash prize giveaway entryform can also be found in the book. This incentive is aimed to stimulate the creative imagination of other producers into producing a short film. The winning short film will screen as the Opener when Strongmen is released internationally.
STRONGMEN - THE MOTION PICTURE VOLUME ONE "LUCKY BREAK" |
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Imaginites has undertaken a new incentive to support new filmmakers through every step of the filmmaking process by offering a number of opportunities to network, improve your craft, and support production and distribution of your films. Imaginites provides a forum for filmmakers to show their works in progress and get knowledgeable, informed feedback from their peers and film professionals. If you have a short or full length film (any format, any genre including documentary, animation or experimental) in a rough-cut stage of the editing process and would like feedback as you complete the editing, submit it to Imaginites. To Submit please email Imaginites. In the email include your name, your role on the film, the title of the film, the length of the film and its stage of completion. For the initial screening your film must be on a DVD. |
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Strongmen Lucky Break is currently selecting from leading Hollywood advertising agencies to handle its marketing and advertising for the territory of North America when Strongmen Lucky Break goes into release. IMAGINITES has earmarked one company in Los Angeles specifically. Amongst the 106 screen talent featured in the film, are an international record-breaking power-lifting champion and an Idol star. |
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IMAGINITES Book Publishing Division is on the look out for novels that would make great films. With a target of 30 books for annual publication, there are very few reasons why a writer would not be selected. Books must sit snugly inside the IMAGINITES credo. IMAGINITES' chief aim is to develop, produce and distribute stories with commercial viability, acceptable to mass audiences internationally. Radical, Anti-ordinary, Compelling, Entertainment that is Remarkable. To submit your work, please follow the submissions guidelines under the business column on the website. |
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Hot on the heels of the filming of Strongmen: Lucky Break, and in collaboration with AIC, IMAGINITES will shortly reveal plans to release a completed motion picture starring actor Jack Scalia, Scarlett Chorvat and Joan Severance. Directed by Mr Mark Roemmich, the motion picture is scheduled for release between 2007 and 2008. |
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 IMAGINITES is calling all filmmakers and documentarians to get out into the field and make a movie (any length). A $10,000 cash prize will be given to each of the three winning films, displaying IMAGINITES' credo. Each film must display the following attributes: it must be remarkable anti-ordinary cool entertaining and radical. IMAGINITES is after 'no-rules' massively-creative filmmaking. IMAGINITES is also offering facilities time (editing and audio mixing hours) as prizes, as well as an international distribution contract, and a possible inclusion in the new Mind Ignite TV Series. This competition will run annually, commencing in 2007. To get involved and participate in this exciting venture please log on through IMAGINITES' submissions page under the 'business' column. |
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 A Hollywood talent has been selected or 'knocked up' (as is termed in archery) for a part playing the Strongmen Longbow Archer character in IMAGINITES' new feature length film production, Strongmen Lucky Break for release in 2008. The US-resident African American rising star, who turned down a part in Blood Diamond because he felt the part only added fuel to the racial stereotype, has been selected from more than 200 hopefuls. Being involved in the five week shoot was a gruelling experience but an enjoyable one. Photo: Victor Grant
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Underneath the momentus Cannes deals for 2007 are seismic shifts in finance-cap utilisation. The fusion of output-large corporates in the filmgame seems to be at an all time premium, and the newer companies like IMAGINITES have become popular because they drive large collective film catalogues, and are bidding to be truly international distribution companies. As Hollywood Reporter has pointed out - private equity finance is sweeping through the US studios at an unfathomable rate. The problem for hedge funds has always been volume - they need to fund a smaller number of big pictures, which is the reverse of the normal risk management logic, which is a level companies outside the US rarely operate at. Now the funds reckon they can offer fringe independents the next-level of growth. It's easy to see why the New Equity film deal has become so interesting to the money merchants. The new face of the production-distribution-exhibition model will henceforth have to operate at this scale. The industry will never babble about an unstable cinema market again - at least for a decade or two anyhow. |
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Two experienced production houses and efficient producers are sought to collaborate on the filming of two second-unit sequences in the latest IMAGINITES full length feature film. This is an excellent opportunity for an outside production house to get involved with IMAGINITES creative teams. Expressions of Interest can be sent via the submissions section in the business column of the website. |
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In keeping with IMAGINITES' community mission statement to 'add value to the lives of young people around the world', IMAGINITES has set aside a monthly budget to meet the needs of community groups, including schools, special interest groups and associations. An example of such a need might be: a community group requiring the building of a community centre with a theatre for youngsters to develop their performing talents; or a cinema for the screening of films by first-time filmmakers. Other not so direct needs might be a school's need for media resources, or computer systems. IMAGINITES has partnerships with corporate enterprises all over the world and can more easily assist in meet a need. If you have a need that transcends what a local-gov subsidy can offer, IMAGINITES will consider the proposal and the group it best serves. To participate in this initiative, put your proposal in writing, expressing the need you or your community, group or school have got and highlight what you would do with the funds and/or products and services. Your fully-outlined proposal must be emailed to IMAGINITES in the form of an expression of interest. In all instances, please submit contact details and references when applying. Replies may take several weeks to process. |
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IMAGINITES has opened gates to enable international signed and unsigned talent to submit musical works for the original motion picture soundtrack of the Strongmen: Lucky Break full length feature film. In keeping with IMAGINITES aim to promote young talent internationally, IMAGINITES has a license fee and a recording contract for the winning submission, provided that the Main Title Theme is used across all three films. If you are submitting music please be sure to follow IMAGINITES music submissions guidelines located in the business section of the website. |
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The digitization of video, photography, and audio editing has democratized the process of conceiving and making movies, short films and emotive collages. IMAGINITES has developed a series of seminars that actively involve consumers in the film making process, potentially making anyone the artist of the moment. Talent scouting internationally, IMAGINITES offers prizes in the form of cash, post-production facilities, and guarantees to distribute films, shorts, music and books. Films are conceived, developed and put into production, then completed if selected at IMAGINITES. IMAGINITES distribution and marketing teams then pipe the completed film through the system until the film finds broadcast and or theatrical screening. For further details please submit an expression of interest. |
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IMAGINITES encourages global organisations to submit innovative new technologies, in the form of software and equipment, for testing in IMAGINITES latest high definition productions and fast-stream web entertainment shows. Innovative technologies may include soft items like: computer animation software, budgeting software, scheduling software; or hard items like: tracking equipment, camera lenses, grips and mounts. Please follow the submissions guidelines in the business column located on this website. |
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As of April 2007, it is IMAGINITES new trading policy to disclose when asked the names of preferred suppliers and unsavory suppliers. This policy is aimed at ensuring a speedier and more efficient trading environment between all its supply chains. This will trade-out opportunistic suppliers who misuse their employment positions to hold up or hinder production in costly ways. The Trade-List is available from IMAGINITES legal department and supplied on request. |
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IMAGINITES is looking for fifty 15-25 year-young readers who have read the Strongmen Lucky Break novel and have an intimate idea of its contents, and who would like to workshop the book with the motion picture producers. Please email IMAGINITES your expression of interest and IMAGINITES will notify you of filming dates in your area. Here's your chance to meet producers and talent, as production commences. |
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Did you know that IMAGINITES has a network of overseas distributors able to assist production companies with international distribution? Learn more about this service at IMAGINITES' conferences. The next conference is entitled "Releasing Your Movie Successfully: How Filmmakers & Financiers Benefit From Developing Multi-Platform Release Strategies". |
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IMAGINITES continues to hire the services of new writers to fulfil the requirements of existing agreements. Writers are hired for screenplay development, TV series development and web-content shows, soon to be available on the IMAGINITES website. Writers wishing to express interest must follow the submissions guidelines found on the IMAGINITES website, found under the business column. |
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IMAGINITES’ latest release E’s Dilemma (82min) is in distribution. The law drama which doesn’t feature the hackneyed court is as tense as it is provocative. A whodunit with a nervy twist. Available for purchase on DVD along with The Woods off the website. |
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