Sean Malloy Production Blog Comes Roaring Back!

What has been going on?

Well here we are it's May 9th, 100+ days since the last post. I'm not even sure I posted a review of the screening on this thing, I have a new job, John is leaving an old job, Waldo DVDs are ready to mail out, all that aside Sean Malloy Productions is going outside the Continental U.S.A. and developing an Alaska branch. The Sean Malloy members of the Alaska crew will consist of John Bradley and Kevin Sharp. With a surprise visit from myself sometime in a later episode. Expect a lot of nature footage to be coming out of the wilderness as John plans to shoot as much footage as possible and comply it into a documentary or perhaps use stock footage shot in Alaska to make an actual movie about god knows what. I believe John Bradley is going to have his site up and running with a lot of updates I'll try to keep it all in line for my loyal readers.

As for the Alexandria branch, I have a new job as a Vice President/ Office Manager of a construction company that offers me loads of time to brainstorm new ideas and start getting this blog back into fighting shape. With the money from this job I will be looking to purchase an HD camera and start shooting stock and mini films to post on here and on YouTube. The goal is to get really comfortable with the camera and then when John moves back we'll both have plenty of free time on the weekends to truly get moving along with this business.

As for "Where's Waldo: The Second Coming" there are 50 DVDs in existence, 25 with one menu system and 25 with a different menu. The only thing that needs to be done is printing up the covers and placing them into standard issue DVD cases. The artwork has been finalized for many months and does look very spiffy sitting on a shelf. OH RIGHT, after printing out the covers we still need to sign and number each DVD so you know you are getting a one of a kind original from Sean Malloy Productions.
I'm going to try and post at least one thing everyday so feel free to stop in anytime and check out what's new over at the Sean Malloy Production Office Alexandria or Alaska Branch.

Support Your Local Party Spot

The sight of a police officer arriving to deliver a neighbor's complaint is nothing new for VCU senior and Fan resident Kemi Owens-Hart.

Owens-Hart's residence is on a list of 41 "party houses" tagged online by the Party Patrol - a task force consisting of VCU administration, VCU police, Richmond police, the Fan District Association and Councilman Bill Pantele. The patrol's purpose is to look into noise complaints, destruction of property and other party-related offenses in the Fan area.

The tagging makes Owens-Hart feel disconnected from the Fan community.

"I find it (being tagged) ridiculous," Owens-Hart said. "Everyone has a right to their own peace, but we're paying rent."

"I think the student residents and the Fan residents get a bad rap on one another." -Jim Vigeant, Fan District Association liason to VCU

Jim Vigeant, the Fan District Association's liaison to VCU, said both student residents and older residents are fed misinformation that generates mutual animosity.

"It's not the Fan residents wanting to put a damper on parties," Vigeant said. "Parties are not the problem. What happens when someone gets out of control at a party is what tends to be the problem."

Common misconceptions are that older Fan homeowners do not party, and that the Fan District Association objects to students partying responsibly, Vigeant said.

Renters may petition for the removal of their residences from the Party Patrol's list, but Vigeant said the process is easier for long-term homeowners.

Owens-Hart said her residence, previously a fraternity house, was tagged before she moved in, and now any parties she hosts are immediately the focus of foundationless complaints.

"Since renters cycle yearly, I think it's kind of unfair," Owens-Hart said. "I think it's really funny they created a Party Patrol instead of dealing with the countless other problems this city has."

Darin Leleux, 33, is a fan resident whose home remains tagged because of its previous tenants' excessive partying. Leleux said he expects some partying considering his residence's proximity to a major university campus.

"There is trash and noise, but then again, you live in a college town," Leleux said. "People should probably mind their own business."

Not all VCU students strongly object to the Party Patrol. VCU student and former Fan resident Josie Davis said she has not encountered conflict with neighbors or the patrol.

"I never had any issues, never had any complaints," Davis said. "Most people are pretty responsible."

Vigeant said the Party Patrol, which started making rounds this semester on Jan. 13, serves an important purpose for all residents of the Fan - student or otherwise.

"It does not say 'Student Party Control Patrol.' It says 'Party Patrol,' " Vigeant said. "(The Party Patrol) is being used to support complaints by a resident who may be living there for 10 years and has seen over and over again the transient situation of the renting student body, or anybody,"

Vigeant said landlords need to be held accountable, as well.

"Absentee landlords are a huge problem in any community . . . where rental properties are high in percentage versus homeowner-occupied situations," Vigeant said.

As the lead board member of a program called Block Management, Vigeant is working with VCU's Student Government Association to encourage volunteerism in the student Fan community. The Block Management program aims to improve Fan street lighting and the condition of sidewalks, as well as make the Fan safer and cleaner.

" 'Us and them' represents divisive situations," Vigeant said. "I think the student residents and the Fan residents get a bad rap on one another."

Student guide to defining and reporting 'nuisances'

The Party Patrol tours the Fan Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Fan residents can report noise disturbances, destruction of property and underage drinking by calling (804) 317-2840.

The City of Richmond Noise Ordinance states, "It shall be unlawful to create or to assist in creating any unreasonably loud and disturbing noise in the city. Noise of such character, intensity and duration as to be detrimental to the life or health of any person or to unreasonably disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of any person is hereby prohibited."

According to the ordinance, any person in violation may be charged with a Class 2 misdemeanor, and offenses occurring on separate days will be considered separate incidents by the courts. The document also states that if the source of noise complaints cannot be determined, any person physically present where the noise occurs is presumed guilty.

The Code of Virginia states, "All houses, boathouses, buildings, club or fraternity or lodge rooms, boats, cars and places of every description where alcoholic beverages are manufactured, stored, sold, dispensed, given away or used contrary to law, by any scheme or device whatever, shall be deemed common nuisances."

The Code also states that it is illegal for any person to assist or "knowingly associate" with others in maintaining a common nuisance, under penalty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. However, an owner or renter is not considered guilty unless it can be proven that they were aware of the unlawful activity and had the ability or right to stop the activity.

Where's Waldo: The Second Coming: Screening Update and Tour

The lights dimmed and John arose, the first public screening of "Where's Waldo: The Second Coming: Director's Cut" was underway. John and myself were blown away at the fruits of our labor, people were laughing, maybe sniffling and just all around having a great time. That is exactly what we set out to do, after a long hellish day at work or school what could be better then kicking back with a few buds popping open some Buds and watching a cherished childhood memory get a gunshot through it's spine? John and I were incredibly freaked out that no one was going to get any jokes or that they would be laughing at the movie and not with, but that wasn't even close to the experience. To everyone who came out we are beyond appreciative and we hope you enjoyed watching it as much as we enjoyed finally finishing it.

"So what happens now?"

John and I are now putting the final touches on our little bundle of joy for the eventual DVD release which should be coming within a week or two. We are attempting to load it up with as much Waldo goodness as possible here is a list of Specs we have planned:

-- Atmospheric Menus
-- Fullscreen Presentation (Viewable on all TVs)
-- 2.0 Sound Mix
-- Welcome message with John Bradley and Richard
-- Audio Commentary with John Bradley and Richard w/ Special Guests and Call-Ins
-- The Original "Where's Waldo"
-- Audio Commentary on "Where's Waldo" w/ John Bradley and Richard
-- Scraps - Since we love montages a montage of everything we didn't use in the movie.
-- The Insert will also double as an "Also Find..." Game Card, which you can use as your guide through all the hidden objects in "Where's Waldo: The Second Coming"

That should be about as much as we can fit on a DVD, should turn into a fun time for anyone who receives a completely free copy.

"I can't find my car and I'm not sure whose this is."

After the DVD is completed John and myself are planning a whirlwind Publicity Tour of Virginia Colleges to screen and hopefully hand out many Waldo DVDs. Dates are being scheduled with a hopeful big screen showing at Virginia Commonwealth University in the coming month or so. Waldo will be invading your campus very soon.

That's that folks, the "Where's Waldo: The Second Coming" chapter of Sean Malloy Productions is up, thanks to all our fans the only reason we made this movie was for you all.

Thanks, Richard Cline and John Bradley

You will get what is coming to you...

The end is near you sick creature.
In 3 days...

Stop Motion Needs a Resurgence

Test Screening

The first official Test Screening of the completed "Where's Waldo: The Second Coming" is being held in the Sean Malloy Editing Suite on January 8th, 2007 at 7:00 pm. The film is basically in labor right now and John and myself will be giving the final push for the rest of the week. We are beyond excited and hope to have DVDs out for fans who have been waiting for this for 2 years now. We'll post reviews as soon as they come in. This is legit the film is truly in the final stages of editing.

Editing Report

Where's Waldo: The Second Coming is finally nearing completion! BS you may say, well this time I assure you it is not BS it is far from it actually. With most of the non-montage scenes put together in one way or another the The Second Coming should see the light of day come it's planned January release. While editing today a new scene was shown to myself and it truly is one the finest talkie scenes in the picture, it rivals the campfire scene in almost every way. The finale has been tightened up and the YouTube version of 'The Chase Sequence' pales in comparison to the 'Director's Cut.' Music is being added and the gravitas to each scene has gone up at least 4 to 5 notches. John and I are working as fast as Final Cut will allow and should have the montages done within the week, after that it's simply a case of cleaning it up, testing it with an audience, retouching, burning to DVD, and sending it out to anyone who wants one. Everyone get excited this is really happening and if you have seen the 'test footage' you haven't seen anything yet.

*BONUS* A Richard Photo Gallery will be up soon with pictures from his old apartment.

J. Bradley Photography

Editing Report -- Preview

This weekend I will be viewing the first new scenes of the brand new 'Where's Waldo' film having been unable to get to Alexandria to help in the editing process I am beyond excited. John is working at double speed for as long as he can day and night to put our little film that could back on schedule. The finale and the first 3 to 4 scenes are at a YouTube worthy stage let's say, and based off my opinion of our YouTube worthy scenes I will be in 'hog heaven' watching these new ones... over and over and over and over. Not out of the inflated sense of ego but to scrutinize and perfect every frame and make the best damn low budget action/ horror/ drama the world has ever seen. I will be back with a full review of the segments on Sunday.