The site features an original design that leverages the dark undertones and religious/spiritual rites objects from the film itself to help create a perfect canvas to promote the film project. HQ created a system of photography, illustration and animation to round out the unique aesthetic of the site. Based on a graphic novel concept, this film short was created by director James Moran of Trumac Films to generate interest and support for the broader story and sequel opportunities around the main character, Deacon James (Johnathan Schaech).
An excerpt from the Lost Rites graphic novel showing Deacon James fighting it out with deity Ageria
Additional methods of connecting with fans and supporters include a custom-designed blog and a Twitter account that will help keep tabs on the post production, and screenings of the full film short at Film Festivals and COMICON in the future. Be sure to have a look at the teaser trailer posted on the site along with some of the behind the scenes photos. The film may be short, but it leverages all that Hollywood can offer including some great talent, advanced CGI and audio engineering.
Behind the scenes with James Moran (Director) and Johnathan Schaech (Deacon James)
We are proud to add this to our history of over 20+ film sites. Best of luck to Lost Rites, Trumac Films and Deacon James’ future as an on-screen character!
I like cars. Always have, always will. Planes on the other hand, not really the same love affair there, but put a plane and a car combined, that actually performs both roles flawlessly, that’s a different story.
That’s why I am geeking out over the Terrafugia Transition. It is exactly that: a plane and a car all in one.
A plane that can fly 460 miles at 115mph?
A car that has foldable wings and still gets 30mpg?
Plane. Car. Whatever. It doesn’t matter because it rules and I want one.
The best part about it is that under ‘Safety Features’ it reads: “Drive in case of inclement weather.” Given the way some people drive on the road around Cincinnati in the rain, I’d actually consider going from plane to car less of a safety feature, but that’s just me.
I need to find $195,000 to get one of these, so feel free to email me if you have any ideas or want to do a time-share.
Always a supporter of diy technology development, I thought it was interesting to see that someone decided eating cupcakes with one’s hands was obviously outdated.
Enter the ‘Cupcake Cannon’ created by the folks over at Kamp Grizzly in Portland.
Apparently they made this for the recent Johnny Cupcakes ‘Suitcase Tour’ stop that rolled through and according to the story on their site the cannon they developed was “a steam-punk style pneumatic cupcake cannon and set the stage for eating frosty delights at 120psi.” The video was captured in HD and is now making its way around the web.
Who know watching people get blasted with cupcakes, in slow motion, with good tunes playing in the background would be so much fun. Nice work guys!
So, in the spirit of our ‘Check Out What We’re Checking Out’ title at the top of our blog, I figured I’d share something not marketing related, not wristwatch related and not food related (all the subject matter usually covered in my posts if you haven’t been able to tell the last 8 months or so). I figured I’d throw a curve ball and literally post about what I’ve been ‘checking out’ with my ears for the last 2 days straight. The new album by The Gaslight Anthem, titled “American Slang”.
The best slang there is
If you like music at all and it doesn’t even matter what kind, you won’t be able to help but be impressed by these Jersey boys. Sure, it’s obvious that they like The Boss (aka Bruce Springsteen) a lot. But there are subtle Motown-ish touches, nods to their punk rock roots and the general feeling of Americana that just pours out of the speakers as you play the record. The guitars almost sound as if they are talking to one another and you can’t help but tell that these guys are the real deal with every word and every note, of every song. This is album number 3 from them and the ride just keeps getting better.
Can you tell I’m a huge fan?
They are something special, something fresh and something sincere in the music industry today. That’s not always an easy thing to find for music fans. So go check out the album. The title track is the song of the week on iTunes and you can grab it here
Leave it to bacon and bacon fanatics worldwide to continue pushing the envelope on creating new culinary delights in the bacon food group.
Yes, there is a bacon food group. There is an ad campaign about it right now, helping to increase the knowledge of consumers so they meet their daily minimum, if you don’t believe me:
It's true!
Well, the kind folks at Uncrate.com recently helped inform the world that there is a new innovation in the bacon category: Bacon Moon Pie.
Sweet-Tooth meets Meat-Tooth
Do you like marshmallow, bourbon, maple syrup, dark chocolate and bacon, among other things? Well, this slice of heaven is for you.
We are a company comprised of many foodies (and one member of the United Embassy of Bacon), so it’s always great to see new food evolutions taking place. Connecting your “sweet-tooth’ with your ‘meat-tooth,” it only serves to make it that much better.
You absolutely have to love the Threadless community if you are a t-shirt person.
Day in and day out, someone is always posting a great new shirt design. Best part is, you really never, ever know what you are going to find when you go to the site.
For instance, if you are at all like me, you grew up watching the A-Team. That means you watched every episode, every chance you got. Then there is the theme song, which is pretty much the soundtrack to your daily life, no matter what you are doing. Lastly, you love Mr. T and all the awesomeness that comes along with his character, B.A. Baracus. If this doesn’t apply to you, you may want to stop reading the post here…
I pity the fool!
So imagine how pumped I got when I found out someone made a Mr. T, well, tee. It’s actually called the Mr. Tee and it’s basically a shirt that has shirts sewn onto it that make a portrait of Mr. T!
If you want to get one, of course, go to Threadless. But then, come back and read the HyperQuake blog!
That interactive music video for the song Neon Bible (on album of same name) was so awesome, remember that? Click that link in the last sentence and watch it again right now.
Apparently everyone’s favorite stenciling Brit has been busy on the West Coast in recent weeks in promotion of his new film, Exit Through The Gift Shop.
“I’m thinking of quitting the art world. I want to do something a bit more creative.” Check out TONY’s interview with Banksy here.
