Seeing Double!

Loyal Fans:

Do you remember my writing a while back that LeTigre Jones (Head of Worldwide Marketing, Publicity & Promotions) has a brother named LeFever who was in play? Well, I am thrilled to announce that LeFever has joined the Studio as our new Head of Legal & Business Affairs! Please join me in congratulating LeFever. As you can imagine, he has an impressive pedigree: top tier law school, years of big firm and boutique experience and a long history in the same capacity with another major studio. LeFever is replacing Hume Crawford, who has decided to return to his native England for his Winter years; we wish him well!

For those of you on the lot, there is one point of note: LeTigre and LeFever are identical twins! I discovered this the hard way the first time I met LeFever. You see, LeTigre and I had been engaged in a heated debate about one of the finer points of our foreign distribution agreement. Well, upon seeing who I thought was LeTigre outside of the Commissary, I railed upon him, impressing my point with certain colorful language (yes, from time to time my passion for this business gets the best of me). LeFever looked at me with a mixture of confusion and fear. He said nothing though and I walked away thinking I had finally won the debate. I returned to the executive offices only to find LeTigre waiting for me in my office. "You walk fast," I commented. Well, you can imagine the hijinks that ensued. What a hoot!

I have another piece of exciting news (although I regret I cannot reveal the entirety of it yet): our new franchise is taking shape. The pieces are quickly coming together and it won't be long now before the official announcement. But I can tell you, exclusively, that you are the first to know the title of the first picture! It is:

JIMMY ESCAPADE, HARVEY METTLE: ISLAND DRINKS, VEGAS NIGHTS.

This news will surely spread like wildfire across the Interweb but you can say you heard it here first.

Last little bit. I have been toying with a new slogan for the Studio. It wouldn't supplant our iconic catchphrase but might supplement it in certain contexts (for example, the fruits of our Home Entertainment division). The slogan is "Bringing Your Dreams To The Screen, And Our Hearts To Your Home". What do you think?

Now, more than ever,
Griffin

At Long Last!

Loyal fans,

Max Fontana (Starmaker) promised you something special, and here it is -- the official teaser trailer for "THE MANY LOVES OF CHEETAH LARUSSE". 'Nuff said. Enjoy!

Now, more than ever,
Griffin

That's A Wrap!

Hey Folks:

Max Fontana (Starmaker) here. I am posting for Griffin today, as he is stuck in the editing bay. He is working with our editors to put the finishing touches on something special for you. But you'll have to wait just a bit...

As most of you know, I am the producer of "CHEETAH VII" a/k/a "THE MANY LOVES OF CHEETAH LARUSSE". Principal photography is finally over! And what a ride it was. As you might have read in the trades, just after the North Dakota portion of our shoot, we decided to part ways with the director of the film, Pierre Rousseau, over "creative differences". Griffin quickly stepped in to finish the shoot. (And how amazing is that? Not only did he write and produce the film but now he's also the director, not to mention the head of the Studio! I am not easily impressed but that guy is unbelievable.) Griffin's work truly captures our vision for the film. In retrospect, I think Griffin was right about the title; this really is a re-imagining of the franchise and not just another sequel. I think you will be very surprised/touched/impressed. If nothing else, you'll get to see thirty of the world's most beautiful celebrities all in one place... For those true insiders, you will be glad to know that Griffin donated his directing fee back to the film and we were able to stay on budget. It's a little thing in the grand scheme of it all but in these tough times (yes, even us here at the Studio have had to tighten our belts), it was a significant gesture. And to his credit, Pierre didn't gouge us either. You'll see every penny of the extra savings on screen.

I'm getting word that Griffin is ready for me. I wish I could tell you more. Check back soon for the exciting reveal!

Now more than ever,
Max