Ellium Rise of the Fallen

[Mwynn]

Click it and get it. (http://asylumink.net/asylumink/production/dvd/Ellium-vol1/ellium_vol1.htm)

http://www.asylumink.net/asylumink/production/other/Ellium_ROTF-POSTER.jpg

[spider]

So what does Jason do in this, writer/director I take it?
I think it's pretty cool he's managed this and the comic. :thumbs:

[JasonM]

Awesome, thanks! I created a redirect at http://www.asylumink.net/ellium for faster navigation.

As for the DVD, here's from the Asylum website:

Asylum Ink (www.AsylumInk.net) is proud to announce the grand opening of the Asylum!

Unveiling our idea of sequential and animated entertainment, we at the Asylum offer up ELLIUM: RISE OF THE FALLEN (www.asylumink.net/ellium), a 1½ hour DVD filled with conspiracy, horror, and dismemberment set for official release in May, 2007.

Blending traditional illustrations of the dark variety with animation, ELLIUM: ROTF is the answer to anyone looking to experience the NEW and slightly TWISTED. Not frivolous exercises in mindless entertainment, Asylum Ink DVD’s still insist on audience participation in the form of text but we merrily supply a soundtrack worthy of your ears!

Providing the immeasurable audio for our DVD venture is our friend and musical composer Scott Licina (EARTH X soundtrack for Alex Ross and Marvel Comics; PURGATORI score for Chaos! Comics) and the critically acclaimed comic series G.R.A.V.E. GRRRLS, of which Scott is also co-creator and writer. He brings his decades of experience working in the music and comic book industries to the Asylum, providing the very best in auditory stimulation.

...Look forward to teaser trailers and extended scenes of ELLIUM: RISE OF THE FALLEN as May 2007 nears and as always, enjoy your stay in the Asylum!

Sincerely,

The Administration
ASYLUMINK.NET

[Paul Sanderson]

This looks cool. It's a big thing to get a film made of your character/comic. You don't realise what a monumental thing it is until you go through the process yourself (as I did with The Wraith). Congrats JasonM :thumbs:

[Jason Powell]

Hey Jason, when will there actually be a trailer so we can see what you are doing. The concept sounds neat but I want to see what you are doing.

-SIN-
Jason

[JasonM]

I'm probably releasing the first teaser mid January, another teaser in Feb, a full preview in March, and 10 minutes on the web in April. That's the idea at least!

I swear, every week the project bounces from 2 weeks ahead to three weeks behind to another week ahead! How is that even possible in one weeks time!?? Good news is it'll definitely be done in time for May (more then likely everything will be wrapped up in February).

So far I've shown a few samples around and received some encouraging comments so I'm pretty anxious for May!

[Jason Powell]

I'm probably releasing the first teaser mid January, another teaser in Feb, a full preview in March, and 10 minutes on the web in April. That's the idea at least!

I swear, every week the project bounces from 2 weeks ahead to three weeks behind to another week ahead! How is that even possible in one weeks time!?? Good news is it'll definitely be done in time for May (more then likely everything will be wrapped up in February).

So far I've shown a few samples around and received some encouraging comments so I'm pretty anxious for May!

Sounds good Jason. I hope this all works out for you. If anyone deserves it, it is you.

-SIN-
Jason

[Calloway]

Just remember Jason, I never pissed you off...:)

[JasonM]

Just remember Jason, I never pissed you off...:)

LOL! I'm too forgetful to hold grudges! ;)

(and no where near successful!)

[JasonM]

RISE OF THE FALLEN DVD TEASER RELEASED!
February 12, 2007

Asylum Ink is proud to present the teaser for ELLIUM: RISE OF THE FALLEN. This feature length DVD will hit store shelves May, 2007 and this is your first look at the DVD!

Visit us online at http://www.asylumink.net/ellium for the teaser and lots more!

Join the revolution - join the Conspiracy!
Sincerely,
The Administration
ASYLUMINK.NET

Direct viewing:

http://asylumink.net/asylumink/production/dvd/Ellium-vol1/teaser-large.mov
http://asylumink.net/asylumink/production/dvd/Ellium-vol1/teaser-small.mov

[khopson]

Jason,

Interesting trailer. I really like the music too. I've been following your free online story and didn't even realize you had some stuff in print (Ellium Collection). I think I'm going to order this. Good luck and congrats on your success!

Kevin

[JasonM]

Thanks! I appreciate the support!

[Paul Sanderson]

Congrats Jason, great achievement. Who's putting out the DVD?

[JasonM]

Asylum Ink

http://www.asylumink.net

(ahem... me... lol).

I was tempted to go for distribution first but the more I read into it, the more sense it made to do the first one myself since it'll be a series.

[Paul Sanderson]

Fair enough. All the best to you.

[JasonM]

An interview with the creators of the ELLIUM:ROTF DVD. Feel free to repost it as content on news & review sites.

LINK (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=94063847)

[Paul Sanderson]

Very cool.

[JasonM]

Screen captures from the DVD:
http://asylumink.net/asylumink/promotion/captures/1.jpg

http://asylumink.net/asylumink/promotion/captures/2.jpg

http://asylumink.net/asylumink/promotion/captures/4.jpg

http://asylumink.net/asylumink/promotion/captures/3.jpg

[Paul Sanderson]

Looks great, very high standard from what is shown here.

[JasonM]

RISE OF THE FALLEN DVD TRAILER RELEASED!
March 12, 2007

Asylum Ink is proud to present the full trailer for ELLIUM: RISE OF THE FALLEN. This feature length DVD will hit store shelves May, 2007 with special features, Easter Eggs, creator interviews, and over an hour of animation – all for only $12.95!

The ELLIUM: RISE OF THE FALLEN trailer can be viewed at the following places:

Myspace:
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2014319606

Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa97BlX6gKs

Asylum Ink website:
http://www.asylumink.net/ellium

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And coming this April, an entire episode will be made available online for free!

Join the Conspiracy!
AsylumInk.net

ABOUT ASYLUM INK
ASYLUM INK was founded on May of 2006 by Jason Moser as an evolution to Genome Studios, the former production studio responsible for the line of Ellium graphic novels. Formed with the stated goal of quality entertainment at an affordable price, Asylum Ink is working with some of the finest creators in the entertainment industry and continues to strive for excellence with its flagship creation, Ellium.

For more information on Asylum Ink, check out the official website at
http://www/asylumink.net

[JasonM]

So what do I call this? It's not animation, its not a comic book... I've heard a suggestion of "Animated Script", but to me it sounds unfinished. Any thoughts?

[Paul Sanderson]

You need to make a live-action film.

[JasonM]

ooooookkkkkk..... any thoughts on a descriptive title instead of a complete change in artistic direction? :p

[Paul Sanderson]

I meant as a follow-up to your first production.

[JasonM]

I meant as a follow-up to your first production.

Ah! Makes more sense lol! We'll, I'd never say know if the offer came along, but to spear head it, I'd need a clone to take care of the other obligations!

(then of course the clone becomes evil, steals my life and leaves me with nothing but a quest for revenge... clones are never a good idea!)

[JasonM]

NO APRIL FOOL’S HERE! A FULL EPISODE OF RISE OF THE FALLEN ONLINE!
April 1, 2007

Asylum Ink is proud to present the first full episode of the ELLIUM: RISE OF THE FALLEN DVD – DIAMOND MINE free on the net!

DIAMOND MINE can be found online at:
ASYLUMINK: http://www/asylumink.net/ellium
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/asylumink
YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZTfDFJOzck
VMIX: http://www.vmix.com/view.php?id=2303126&current_resourceid=2303126&type=video

ELLIUM: RISE OF THE FALLEN is a direct to DVD release that we’re dubbing an
“animated script”. Our film blends traditional illustration with animation
techniques to provide a unique and entertaining experience. ELLIUM: RISE OF
THE FALLEN comprises 4 short stories for an hour and a half of entertainment
and includes a host of special features. This feature length DVD will hit
store shelves May, 2007 and retail for only $12.95!

ELLIUM: RISE OF THE FALLEN tells the story of a secret society determined to
save the world, whether we want them to or not! Currently, you can view
trailers and more online at http://www.asylumink.net/ellium or at
http://www.myspace.com/asylumink.

Post ELLIUM: ROTF-"Diamond Mine" on your blog or other site by copying & pasting the code below:

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Join the Conspiracy!
AsylumInk.net

ABOUT ASYLUM INK
ASYLUM INK was founded on May of 2006 by Jason Moser as an evolution to
Genome Studios, the former production studio responsible for the line of
Ellium graphic novels. Formed with the stated goal of quality entertainment
at an affordable price, Asylum Ink is working with some of the finest
creators in the entertainment industry and continues to strive for
excellence with its flagship creation, Ellium.

For more information on Asylum Ink, check out the official website at
http://www/asylumink.net

[Paul Sanderson]

The live action film off the ground yet?

[Jason Powell]

Jason, it looks good and I like the idea but the word balloons disappear too fast some times and I think it will be hard to keep people's interest cause you want to focus on the art also and you can't read the balloons and look at the art at the same time in this media. The reason it works in comics is you have all the time in the world to do both. I know this is just the beginning of this venture of yours but I suggest movie towards getting people to do voice over instead of balloons if you can. Also I would look into getting better music.

Anyway, as far as a name, I think you would call this "STILL ANIMATION" because you are animating still pics not animating a script.

-SIN-
Jason

[JasonM]

Thanks for the comments!

I'm staying away from voice actors for now, people tend to hate voice actors if they're not quality and I can't afford quality voices and recordings yet. There's a few other reasons why we're staying away from voices as well.

As for the timing, it won't fit everyone and we knew that going in. It was a risk that had to be taken but we did our research and based it on standard subtitling speeds plus gave it a little bit of padding. Over all it's tested well for the timing but I can understand feeling a little rushed at time. Worse case, there's always pause at least.

It's a different kind of medium and we fully understand that. All we ask is that people give it a shot, after that, they're welcome to love it or hate it on it's own merrits, but it was fun to do and we look forward to doing a new disk for next year!

[JasonM]

Just a little bump.

I'll be receiving the DVD's from the manufacturer next week, and they will be shipped the first week in May. Shipping is free, so if you are interested and if you don't attend the Motor City comicon in May, online orders are the way to go. Also, plese feel free to suggest your local retailer carry it too. All support is appreciated!

Jason M.
AsylumInk.net (http://www.AsylumInk.net/ellium)

[Paul Sanderson]

I'm still waiting for the live action version.