9/23/2008

Major News: Web Series Season Limit Set

Hey there

As I told you in the last post, plans are slowly coming together about the MOTW webseries. I just recently talked with someone who's agreed to write and direct an episode for the series. And with that, barring any last minute changes, that fills the last available open slot.
And with that slot now filled, the question is: how many episodes will be a part of the webseries?
Well, after looking over the list of those who are planning one and those who I have talked to, I've determined that there will be a 12-to-18 episode season. Here's the plan as it stands right now:
-As far as I know, twelve episodes are locked in. Two are in production right now, while another is being completed after dealing with some delays. The rest are in the writing stages or have completed their scripts.
-In addition to the 12, there are at least six episodes that may or may not happen. I've talked with those and have to hear back from them or may have some issues that may delay things from getting started. As far as I'm concerned, these will be part of the series until I hear otherwise.
-I've personally written at least five of the episodes and have contributed to at least two more. In addition, I'll be directing two of the stories, both will tie in directly to the full length MOTW movie.
-Out of the eighteen possible episodes, two will come from England, one from Canada, one from Brazil, while the rest will be set in the US.
-As mentioned before, the time frame of the episodes will range from five minutes and up. One will even be a two part episode.
-The plan to release a new episode each month, barring any last minute changes, remains the same. This is the reason why there has been a two month gap between the first episode back in June and the second, which will be released no later than September 30th. There's also the possibility that two episodes may air in one month, but I'm not going to do that until enough episodes are completed in order to attempt that.
-Episodes will air on YouTube, MySpace and other video outlets to be announced soon.
-I'm also planning to release trailers for upcoming episodes as well as newly created promos for the series as things move on.

So that's how things break down. I was asked about the possiblity of a second season. As of right now, it's way too early to consider that. But if these stories are well received and if there's enough interest for more, then I will strongly look into another season. But for right now, my focus in on the episodes in development.
In the coming weeks, I'll mention the names of those who will be taking part in the webseries. And in the next post, I'll release new photos of what will be the second episode.

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