From what I can tell, the reality series sounds like it’s therapy-based (that would make sense with the title) and combines professional footage with a crew of 8 cameras along with personal diary moments captured on Flip cameras.

It’s not clear if Group is a “series” or simply a documentary on Core Energetics training. The article indicates that David Sutcliffe underwent Core Energetics training 4 years ago and found it quite cathartic, the way the exercises are incorporated into the therapy work.

“We looked at a lot of reality shows and knew how to shoot the therapy portion of it – that was key. The reality part of this – with interviews – had to be handled very delicately,” said Sutcliffe. “Early on, the Flip cameras provided an essential element, as diary cameras, that helped reveal what people were struggling with. This helped inform the other things that were going on… The more we had to draw on, the more we could tell their stories…”

“There are elements of reality t.v. to Group – but there is no agenda or prize here. We are telling a story, which is simply the exposition of individual humanity.”

Group is not yet destined for television. David Sutcliffe is in discussions with broadcast and cable TV networks to pick up the series. We wish him luck!!

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Agility Studios has teamed up with DiVide Pictures, Milo Ventimiglia’s production company with Russ Cundiff, to create the short-format digital video series Ultradome. The new series is said to be a “tongue-in-cheek” look into the comic book, video game, action-adventure, fantasy and SciFi culture.

Each episode of Ultradome begins with two characters engaged in a heated and humorous pop culture debate, such as “Should I have a Lord of the Rings- or a Star Wars-themed wedding?,” or “Could Harry Potter beat Neo in a fight?” Reaching a fever-pitched stalemate, the characters find themselves transported to the Ultradome – a packed stadium where the two engage in single combat, using weaponry, gear and skills from the pop culture touchstones referenced in the argument.

Milo both produces and stars in the pilot episode, “Star Wars vs Lord of the Rings”, and will direct select future episodes of the series, each which lasts 3-5 minutes. Milo says his whole life is spent in debates such as “whether Kirk is tougher than Spock”, so Ultradome simply brings these debates to the public. The new series should launch this summer, after distribution is finalized.

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As announced on MySpace, Scott Patterson has joined the independent movie Elements of a Pink Ribbon as both actor and producer, with some of his original compositions also appearing in the film. This will be Scott’s first foray into producing a film.

Scott Patterson will be taking on the role of Bruce Schnable in the comedy. Keiko Agena will take on a supporting role as Ellie Dee. Also starring is Sheila Traister as Ronnie Schnable.

Here’s the synopsis of the film:

This is a contemporary comedic story of finding oneself under bizarre circumstances. 25-yr-old Leslie has always seen herself as a lesbian. Billy, a young man living in his van, has only had relationships with other guys. But the two of them discover a unique bond and develop romantic feelings for each other.

When Billy moves into Leslie’s house, which she shares with her alcoholic mother and two oddball, wannabe musician brothers, Leslie realizes that caring for her messed-up family has caused her to stagnate. She then sees that something has to change if she is ever going to have a real life.

Elements of a Pink Ribbon was written by Leslie Newquist and Shaun Snyder. Since this is an independent film, there is not yet an imdb page about it.

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