The BEST Web-Series You're NOT Watching!

“We are The Hunted - survivors of vampire attacks who have banded together to protect ourselves from becoming cattle.

Like sharks in a feeding frenzy, vampires are drawn by the scent of those who have been bitten (unless masked by garlic pills), and continue to drain us until we turn and become one of them, unable to exist without a constant supply of fresh human blood.

Our only defense is to stick together. Several groups have been formed such as the VA (Vampires Anonymous) which meets on a regular basis to help members cope with various issues including blood addiction.

Be warned: it is virtually impossible to distinguish vampires from the rest of us. The tell-tale fangs and glowing red eyes are present only when they are feeding, enraged, or captured in flash photography. They have spread throughout our society, from law enforcement and political figures, to executive producers responsible for the nonstop flood of vampire-related entertainment pouring out of Hollywood.

And, like cockroaches, they have developed an immunity to practically everything over the years: crosses, sunlight, and holy water have no effect, and a stake in the heart just pisses them off. The only way they can be killed is to remove their head from their body.

Thus, many of us have become skilled swordsmen (and women) and call ourselves Slayers.  But even though some of us have acquired a hint of their invulnerability, strength, and speed, we have not acquired their powers (many of which are still unknown to us), we are not immortal, and we can be killed in the same way.

Our only other defense is through this website and internet series, in which we hope to prove the existence of vampires so that others may join our cause.”

Have I got your attention now? 

“The Hunted” is the first internet series based on user content, which means episodes can be shot by virtually anyone anywhere! In addition, regular contests feature cash prizes and are judged by Hollywood professionals.

There are a lot of Major Celebrities attached to this Great Series, among them Anthony DeLongis, F. Braun McAsh, Andrew Helm (who worked behind the scenes on Highlander: The Series) and Roberta Brown, (who worked on “Queen of Swords”), all working with my friend and and fellow Sword Aficionado, Robert Chapin, who has starred in "Ring of Steel" as well as giving Sword demos at various conventions with Anthony DeLongis. To find out what you’ve been missing out on, go here;

http://www.thehunted.tv

You’ll find Character Profiles of the “Slayers” and “Vampires” and learn their histories. There is a Forum you can join to talk about your favorite Episodes and Characters, learn how to shoot an episode, find out about the Contests and read about the upcoming Episodes that are still in Production.  “The Hunted” is also slated to become a Major Motion Picture! To find out more about this , go here;


http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thehunted/the-hunted-feature-film


 They even have collectibles you can buy to show your support and become a producer!  You’ll find links to Vampire Sites, Sword Training, Weapons and much more!

Want to see some pictures?  They have loads of Pics here;

http://www.facebook.com/thehuntedtv?sk=photos

Want a preview?  They got your previews right here;

http://www.youtube.com/user/thehuntedtv?blend=7&ob=5

In fact they have a whole shopping list of Goodies you can watch, so come join the fun and become a part of…


                         

It Snot Funny... A "Dog Days of Summer" Rant

I hate this time of year.  The final days of Summer and the beginnings of Fall when my sinuses go haywire. I don't have any allergies, but for some strange reason, they go into overdrive and produce more mucus than normal making sleep nearly impossible.

Why, you may ask?  I suffer from what used to be called "Post Nasal Drip".  They used to have commercials about it back in the '60s and the medicine to help alleviate the symptoms.  Basically what happens is when you lay down to sleep, your sinuses suddenly decide to drain, right down your throat.  Normally this isn't a problem since it is usually  thin and just goes down your esophagus and you swallow it.  Yeah, disgusting isn't it, but harmless for the most part.

Now comes the fun part.  The usually thin mucus is thicker, yet still fluid enough to flow kind of like molasses, and therein lies the problem.  When you lie back to begin the entry into dreamland something happens.  Why, I don't know.  What I do know is that about 10 to 15 minutes after you lay back and just before sleep takes you, a glob of thick gooey snot is released from your sinuses, flows down your throat and clogs your windpipe. This is usually not a big problem, a little cough and a quick swallow and back to dreamland.  It's an automatic thing and nothing to worry about, but, when you are exhaling and it drops just as you begin the inhale, it clogs things and and you wake up in a panic unable to inhale or cough enough to dislodge that glob of snot that's clogging the works for a few seconds.  If you're lucky, you can hang off the side of the bed while gasping for breath and get it to dislodge so you can take that deep breath you need.  If not, well you might shuffle off this mortal coil and it looks like sleep apnea did you in.

For me, sleeping in a semi upright position helps and that means lots of pillows to keep me raised.  Now comes the next bit of fun.  This time of year the humidity at night is higher than normal and the sweat just lays there on you.  The fan in my room helps a little, but waking up wet and clammy and sticky is not  pleasant even under the best of circumstances, but couple that with choking on your own snot makes for a long line of sleepless night and you wander through your days like a Zombie, barely aware of your surroundings, yearning for that deep, restful sleep that eludes you.  You get cranky and snap at your loved ones and can't think clearly.  Even simple routine things become difficult, like reading a book or trying to watch a movie without your vision going wonky and suddenly falling asleep and snapping awake with a snort wondering what happened, or giving in for a power nap to  revive your self then feeling like you're climbing out of a deep pit before you can fully function. Such is Life during the Dog Days of Summer.

I can't wait for November when things finally begin to cool down!

A Q&A with Adrian Paul

During this year's Comic-Con I was offered an Opportunity to interview Adrian Paul, but due to scheduling conflicts, (I kept missing the emails...). He was gracious enough to consent to an Email Q&A.

  Dave Davis-If the money was right and the rights were there, would you consider reprising
Duncan MacLeod in any kind of an independent film production?

 Adrian Paul-I would always consider it...Macleod was a great character.

DD-Have you ever visited the Forum? 

AP-Once or twice in the past. Don’t like reading about myself that much.

DD-If you had complete creative control over Highlander. how would you have ended
Duncan's story? 

AP-I think with any myth you can’t end it. You have to always wonder if he is out 
there ready to come back at any time. That is what always makes great Legends. 
I think he would have had to leave, with or without a woman in his life, 
living some where, some place that he always held  special.

DD-There is Lots of Curiosity about your Latest Project. Can you share anything? 

AP-I am about to start a film as  Producer and actor in the Motion picture At 
2,15. Currently we have commitments from Nick Nolte, Melanie Griffith and 
Angela Molina. We also have Antonio Banderas’s company doing the music and 
negotiating with other high level talent. My company Filmblips, www.filmblips.com>  is also working on two other films, one is  called FIVE which we are in the middle of shooting a promotional video for.

DD-Who were your Heroes when you were growing up? 

AP-Spartacus, My dad.

DD-And your fans would like to know who your Martial Arts Idol is? 

AP-Bruce Lee, when I was growing up. But soccer players were where my true idols were.

DD-What kind of workout routine do you do and, are you keeping your sword skills
sharp? 

AP-I still study Shaolin martial arts and we do various weapons. One of which is the tai chi sword. However I have been slack in praticing of late.

DD-Who was your favorite Swordmaster? 

AP-Bob Anderson

DD-What are your thoughts on Peter Wingfield going back to Medical School and
 will you miss working with him? 

AP-I think it is fantastic for him. I know he will be very happy.

DD-What would it take for you and Stan Kirsch to do a film together? 

AP-Our paths have changed so much since Highlander and therefore very doubtful that we would work together again as actors, but you never know. I always had fun with Stan.

DD-Is there another Light Comedy in the works? 

AP- No, except for Basile’s Legacy.

DD-Has becoming a father changed the way he views roles now?? (Anything he won't
do, or now will consider?) 

AP-There are a few roles that would consider not doing. But being a father hasn’t affected my considerations of the roles I play. Yet. LOL

DD-Do you have any directing projects in the works? 

AP-The film Basile’s Legacy. information is on my film site www.filmblips.com

DD-How did Duncan hide his katana in a small leather jacket like in various
episodes but it just magically folds out? 

AP-Like Jim Byrnes said. The sword came from the same place the music did.

DD-Would you consider working with Donnie Yen again? 

AP-Of course.

DD-Which do you prefer? Producing and directing, or acting?  

AP-They are all different. Acting actually is probably the easiest LOL

DD-I heard that you may be interested in doing a Remake of “Don Juan”.  Are you
getting any closer to working on it? 

AP-No never heard that one

DD-I understand that you will be filming the Chilean mine rescue "Miracle
Underground" with Nia Peeples, a reunion of sorts with a Highlander Alum, and
that you are scheduled to appear in "Deauville" a movie that will be heavily
character driven instead of action based, and featuring several beautiful
 actresses. What's it about, is it set in a French resort?

AP-I am not sure if Deauville is ever going to happen since it was supposed to work two years ago. I haven’t heard anymore about the project in that time. Projects are tricky. Many appear and only a few actually  make it all the way to completion.

DD- You have been a leading man and the star, and you’ve played supporting roles.
What are the different demands on you as an actor? Do you think playing both
 kind of roles assist you in directing?

 AP-Supporting roles are easier because you just go in and do your job. Having the leading role means you have to concentrate on a lot more things. Demands from production companies/producers are greater too. Of course they would be, you are the face of the film.  There are so many more things you have I think about as a director and these are but one of them. Having done both I think it will help in the directing jobs I will do.