Another video, testing the effects:

We started preliminary shots on the live-action trailer today, with a test scene: the infamous squid attack from Episode Two of Shadow of the Unknown. Here be some pictures from the shoot...




And a short clip of a very rough shot, just to check placement:



I have another shot, but I can't get it to upload to YouTube correctly...working on it...

It is true. We have joined Twitter: leagueofnations

Somehow that was not taken. Huh.

So, here's the news.

We're putting together a live-action 'trailer'
for Tales. The guys behind Trailer Trash are
working on it with us and are very gung-ho about it. But I just need
to first write a two-minute script for the trailer. It will have
quick flashes of the main characters doing what they do (Dickie
getting snatched by the squid, The Unknown fighting on the blimp), a
couple scenes from their travels (French Mafia attacks, etc.), and then
the inevitable end-montage.

Thus, I wanted to use some of my favorite scenes and others that you
or people you know liked, so they can go, "Hey! They put that in
there!" Please, hit me with what scenes, bits, dialogue, moments,
etc., you'd like to see included.

Hmmm?

Yeah, you heard right, campers:

What are YOU doing this Summer?

Every week of our shows, Windows to Sky would perform a hit song from 1926. In this particular occasion (our one year anniversary), The Unknown made a cameo to remember the good old days with his old archenemy, Mad Myrtle:

Reminiscence (mp3)

Webcam chat at Ustream

We've been broadcasting for a year as of this Sunday, which will be the third of our LIVE shows here in LA:



Can't make it to the LIVE performance of "Tales of the Extraordinary"? No worries!

We will (hopefully) be broadcasting over the interwebs as they are recorded, provided I know what i am doing. Just tune in here:

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/tales-of-the-extraordinary

The show begins at 7pm Cali time with our opening band, Windows to Sky, who will perform their original songs as well as hits from 1926.

Following them around 7:30, we will take the stage to record the show, improvise our usual bizarre commercials, and force the audience to perform our foley.
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Need to catch up on the story so far?

The past two episodes of "Mexico Strikes Back" are up online here: Mexico Strikes Back (mp3)

Not into kickin' the ball around with the boys?

Don't care about the teams playing?

Want to take advantage of the low traffic and go out?

Come on down to the Spot, adventurers, and take advantage of:

- An extensive dining menu and beverages
- Ample parking
- Audience as Foley Artists
- Monkeys, Masked Vigilantes, and Mexicans
- And opening performance by the band Windows to Sky.

Oh, and of course it is all FREE, my friends.

Come and partake in the Extraordinary this Sunday!!
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Need to catch up on the story so far? Last week's episode is already up online here: Mexico Strikes Back: Episode One (mp3)

Starting now!

presents:

Episode One

...wherein our heroes crashland into Japan...and right in the middle of a riot.

The Japanese fun begins this week...with a bit of a prelude:

Wherein our heroes get sidetracked onto a mysterious island north of Japan...and delve into horror. They were warned...

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A new episode this Friday...

So, it occurred to me last night that without Joseph, we lose our
ability to record the show (Noah doesn't do weekends), as well as
opening act. We are also down Matt and probably Taliesin.

The Monster Island episode is almost done, but it is quickly turning into
the Adventures of Dickie and Rod, which is a little too phallic for
even my tastes.

Thus, I was going to call off the show this Sunday at The Spot. It may be a few months before we do another LIVE show arc, though this has been far more successful than I had imagined. Thanks to all who came out!

In the meantime, the previous LIVE shows (including the Finale episode at Dungeon Master), as well as all previous story arcs are online:

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Find out what happened to Little Dickie, world-renowned explorer extrordinaire, and the masked vigilante known only as The Unknown as they continued their search for the Crown of Khan. Find out who dies and who very nearly dies, but not quite. Find out what terrible and demeaning things are being done to silent screan star, Randolph Moon, and his simian friend, Gatsby, at the hands of the twisted mob wife, Auntie Gertrude.

Kiwis and chimps and gangsters, oh my!

Pulp meets Fantasy...with equal amounts of Camp.

Speaking of the website, I am adding a FAQ section.

Please hit me with any questions that you would like answered!

Talk about an Extraordinary evening, folks!

The first week of live shows, we had about 6 people.

The second week, after that lady brought her social club, it was about 12.

Tonight, I was hustling back and forth to the cafe to get enough chairs as the room filled up with triple to quadruple the amount of people from last week. Word of mouth is working out well, I guess. People weren't just standing, they were even standing in the parking lot and watching through the screen door in the back of the venue.

I really gotta fix up that website now. :)

Let's see if any of these kind folks make it out to Dungeon Master next week as we open for them.

The second of four shows hits the stage this Sunday:



Featuring:

- An extensive dining menu and beverages
- Ample parking
- Audience as Foley Artists
- Monkeys, Monks, and Mongolians

And an opening performance by



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Ah, but I said FOUR weeks, yes? Our final show will be opening for the Season Premiere of Dungeon Master on Sept. 7th! More details to come in the next few weeks...