Post by mysterydriver on Feb 2, 2011 19:10:38 GMT -5
Of course, the guy is 48, so it's not like he's a kid. But I just felt like sharing.
From @syfy on Twitter:
Upon seeing that, I looked up some more info and found this interview with Jason:
This is the 3rd movie he's directed. And as a semi-regular to SyFy Saturday, I'm kind of curious to see how it turns out.
From @syfy on Twitter:
Just announced 2 February original movies...Iron Invader & Area 51. Sean Connery's son Jason directed Area 51, starring Bruce Boxleitner.
Upon seeing that, I looked up some more info and found this interview with Jason:
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Jason Connery: We shot the movie in ostensibly 15 days, but I managed to snag a camera to get some more coverage. It's been quite fun. We've got some aliens and lots of running around. I'm literally working with the composer this week for the music which, in these types of movies, is so important.
Shock: This isn't a found footage film, correct?
Connery: No, it's not. The idea of the film is that for the first time ever, the U.S. Air Force is allowing journalists into Area 51 and into Hangar 18. Of course, they're saying, we'll show you everything, you'll get complete access, but that's not the whole story. There's a bit of homage to see you stuff on the Internet, we play with some of the stuff you see online a little bit.
Shock: How did the script come your way?
Connery: After Dark had open director assignments. They have the script, they put the money together and you come in and essentially tell them what you'd like to do with the film. I pitched them my idea of how I'd like to shoot it. They liked the idea, I wasn't changing the integrity of the story, I was just enhancing it.
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Shock: As an actor yourself, is casting a film particularly fun for you?
Connery: It is one of my favorite elements. Especially when you get a group like I have on this film. It's a tight schedule, but I could experiment. Bruce Boxleitner's enthusiasm was incredible. Great voice, great look. 60 years old but runs around like a kid. Having that on the set with Rachel and Jason London, who I used in Devil's Tomb. He's got a natural ability. For me, the cast really makes it all work, you care about them all.
Shock: Is this a scary film or is it heavily steeped in the realm of sci-fi?
Connery: It straddles the line, it gets into horror, but it's more action and sci-fi. Although, there are a ton of aliens and they all have personalities. The people who are in jeopardy find themselves in sometimes horrifying situations. One alien in particular is fairly nasty so there is some blood and guts.
Shock: Who did the design work on the aliens?
Connery: Vincent Guastini. His team was fantastic. He was in L.A. and I was in Louisiana, which is sometimes difficult in terms of communication, but he was amazing. We had a good back and forth about the design. If I'm going to use CGI, I want a practical creature.…
Jason Connery: We shot the movie in ostensibly 15 days, but I managed to snag a camera to get some more coverage. It's been quite fun. We've got some aliens and lots of running around. I'm literally working with the composer this week for the music which, in these types of movies, is so important.
Shock: This isn't a found footage film, correct?
Connery: No, it's not. The idea of the film is that for the first time ever, the U.S. Air Force is allowing journalists into Area 51 and into Hangar 18. Of course, they're saying, we'll show you everything, you'll get complete access, but that's not the whole story. There's a bit of homage to see you stuff on the Internet, we play with some of the stuff you see online a little bit.
Shock: How did the script come your way?
Connery: After Dark had open director assignments. They have the script, they put the money together and you come in and essentially tell them what you'd like to do with the film. I pitched them my idea of how I'd like to shoot it. They liked the idea, I wasn't changing the integrity of the story, I was just enhancing it.
...
Shock: As an actor yourself, is casting a film particularly fun for you?
Connery: It is one of my favorite elements. Especially when you get a group like I have on this film. It's a tight schedule, but I could experiment. Bruce Boxleitner's enthusiasm was incredible. Great voice, great look. 60 years old but runs around like a kid. Having that on the set with Rachel and Jason London, who I used in Devil's Tomb. He's got a natural ability. For me, the cast really makes it all work, you care about them all.
Shock: Is this a scary film or is it heavily steeped in the realm of sci-fi?
Connery: It straddles the line, it gets into horror, but it's more action and sci-fi. Although, there are a ton of aliens and they all have personalities. The people who are in jeopardy find themselves in sometimes horrifying situations. One alien in particular is fairly nasty so there is some blood and guts.
Shock: Who did the design work on the aliens?
Connery: Vincent Guastini. His team was fantastic. He was in L.A. and I was in Louisiana, which is sometimes difficult in terms of communication, but he was amazing. We had a good back and forth about the design. If I'm going to use CGI, I want a practical creature.…
This is the 3rd movie he's directed. And as a semi-regular to SyFy Saturday, I'm kind of curious to see how it turns out.