Post: #251

This is really great, a good example of what can happen when you go after your dreams.

Still, the clear problem is with something like this, is that the result of it goes out of your hands. The movie is normally never as good as the book! Remember what they did to American Psycho? Made it into a cheap comedy directed by a woman! It sure will be interesting to see what they do with this. I enjoyed the book and thought there was some very interesting insights and experiences in it - so lets hope the result does the book some justice!

Anyway, good on you Neil, I'm sure getting a major (I'm assuming) lump of cash for your efforts will help greatly with your future endeavours!

Post: #252

Amazing!!

I know this is just my imagination, but it would be hilarious to have a rooshv callout in the movie, something subtle, like having a bottle of bragg's ACV in the background, or having a girl you banged mentioning that you met her asking about pet stores.

A man can dream I guess

Post: #253

Neil, do you mind me asking whether you get paid only if the movie gets made, or they bought the book rights and will pay you up front? Or maybe a mixture?

I heard that anyone involved in a film should negotiate a percentage of the gross, not the net, because most films never make a net profit. Myth or truth?

Anyway, I added my congratulations in the relevant thread. Amazing work!

Post: #254

Congratulations!

Does this mean this forum is going to blow up now? Or is there no trace of this place in the script?

Post: #255

(08-21-2013 12:07 AM)Neil Skywalker Wrote:  

(08-20-2013 10:31 PM)sucio44 Wrote:  Neil, could you tell us how you got the deal? Did you cold call different producers? Did you have a hook up on the inside? Congrats.

Thanks, I emailed my butt off for 8 days.

Cool--they actually read their emails and respond. Who knew?

If the movie gets made, I hope there's an exclusive RVF screening for us.

Post: #256

I suggest we all show up for the premiere showing in LA! All suited up G style! Would take the notion of the most interesting men in the world to a whole new level!

Post: #257

If roosh does the same feminists will cut off their veins.

Post: #258

This ain't no shit. Congrats Neil!

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-...m-festival

Post: #259

That's Great news!
Great effort.
I'm glad not having an agent didn't hold you back!
How were the producers to deal with?Did they schmooze you at a lunch or just straight down to business?
Interested to know how this option system works...if they don't make it is there. A time limit when it returns to your control?

Post: #260

(08-21-2013 11:30 AM)Vacancier Permanent Wrote:  I suggest we all show up for the premiere showing in LA!

A little expectation moderation is needed here.

Neil Strauss has had a bunch of his books optioned which include the game, bio of motely crue and jenna jameson and none of them got made into a movie.

Post: #261

(08-25-2013 06:54 PM)JJ Roberts Wrote:  

(08-21-2013 11:30 AM)Vacancier Permanent Wrote:  I suggest we all show up for the premiere showing in LA!

A little expectation moderation is needed here.

Neil Strauss has had a bunch of his books optioned which include the game, bio of motely crue and jenna jameson and none of them got made into a movie.

So what?

Tucker Max had one book optioned and it got made into a movie.

Go do your killjoying over at the NN forum.

Post: #262

I was wondering where Neil has been, then saw this trending on Yahoo this morning and had to do a double take:

Quote:Skywalker Ranch Fire Caught In Time

http://www.webpronews.com/skywalker-ranc...me-2013-09

Hahaha.

Post: #263

What's up with this guy? Maybe the people who bought his rights told him to stay off the forum?

Post: #264

Hes too good for us commoners now and prefers to hang out with his Hollywood Buddies

Post: #265

Yeah give us an update Neil on how things are going!

Cheers!

Post: #266

Update or the hate campaign. We know you're reading this.

Post: #267

Last he told me, was he's going to lie low from the forum for a bit, until he knows more about the reaction from the cats who optioned his script.

Post: #268

I emailed him the other day, hope everything is going well for him.

Post: #269

(09-23-2013 09:16 PM)McQueensPlayboyRules Wrote:  Last he told me, was he's going to lie low from the forum for a bit, until he knows more about the reaction from the cats who optioned his script.

I hope it works out for him (i.e. gets made), but from what little I know it takes a while sometimes to make some progress after optioning. Based on conversations with some people in LA who are in the business (who work on the edges of the business and aspiring people).

Hope he is well (I know you are reading! jk).

Post: #270

He did say he was going to take a break from the forum for a while:

/thread-27313-...#pid517403

Quote:Yep, I will have to take a little break from the forum soon. This level of locker room talk might not be appreciated.

I don't like to do it but I also don't want to throw in my own windows.

Post: #271

Just had an email from him, he's doing fine. He's back in Holland now and is just laying low and working on a few projects. He sends his regards!

Post: #272

Another month and a half have passed. Any news from the Flying (and banging) Dutchman?

Post: #273

I advised him to lay low, and wisely he took that to heart. It's sad to say but at the phase he is in his career nothing positive can come from a public association with RVF.

He'll be back when he's a start and/or has fuck you money.