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News: Please check back here for future updates.... Update: March 2007 Who will play Robert Burns? We are pleased to announce the 4 Scottish actors that will be pursued to play the famous poet. The representatives for these actors have not been contacted. Negotiations attempts with these actors will not begin until closer to the end of 2007. These are the actors, in no particular order: · Gerard Butler · Alan Cumming · Henry Ian Cusick · John Hannah Due to other projects, production and filming will be moved from the summer of 2007 to the spring/summer of 2008. IMDb Listing: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0870076 IMDb Pro Listing: http://pro.imdb.com/title/tt0870076 MySpace Page: http://www.myspace.com/TheBardFilm The Producers have arrived back from another trip to Scotland to secure locations for filming. There was a little success with finding a couple of locations near Edinburgh, but nothing has been secured as of yet. The current budget is proposed to be $10 million dollars, but could be raised to $20 million dollars, depending on new possible financing. You can help us promote this film by letting friends, family, and the general public know about "The Bard" website, MySpace page, and IMDb.com listing. Cast Announcements Actor Sean Lawlor (Braveheart, Titanic, and In the Name of the Father) has joined the cast as William Burness, the father of Robert Burns. Actor David Prowse (Darth Vader in Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi) has joined the cast as Dr. Alexander Wood. Actor and Tam White (Braveheart, Cutthroat Island, and EastEnders) has joined the cast as James Armour, the father of Bonnie Jean Armour. Film Casting Casting will not officially begin until late 2007. If you have already submitted your Headshot and Resume/CV, we have it on file. If you have not submitted your materials yet, please read the following information: To be considered, actors must be from Scotland, Ireland, or Wales, and able to perform a Scottish accent. If you are interested in auditioning for this film, please view the "Contact" page of this website and email one Headshot and Resume/CV with complete contact information to our company email. The Headshot needs to be in JPEG format and not too large. The Resume/CV needs to be in WORD document or PDF file. Also, please send one Headshot and Resume/CV with complete contact information to our production company office by postal mail. Established actors interested in being part of the cast, please view the "Contact" page of this website and contact the production company via phone or email. Production Crew If you are interested in being a crew member for this film, please view the "Contact" page of this website and email or mail your resume to the production company office. Listed below are the specific positions that need to be filled on the production: Line Producer Art Director Set Designer Production Buyer Carpenters Painters Special Effects Technician Special Effects Rigger Grips Supervising Sound Editor Assistant Sound Editor Foley Editor Foley Artist Sound Assistant Gaffer Riggers Electricians Focus Puller Production Accountant Wardrobe Supervisor Location Assistant (Living in Scotland) Production Runners Drivers Production Assistants Investments Jacko Productions is looking for Private Investors/Producers for this film. All Private Investors/Producers will have their original financial investment returned and receive points for a percentage of the net profit, if the film is profitable. Profits will be determined by the amount of the investment/points. Investors/Producers will also receive a specific Producer credit on the film, a credit on IMDb.com, advertising materials, and 10 copies of the film when it is released on DVD. The Private Investor/Producer levels are as follows: CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER......... $1 Million Dollars and Over CO-PRODUCER............................... $600,000.00 to $999,999.99 ASSOCIATE PRODUCER................ $75,000.00 to $599,999.99 To invest in this film, please contact our office by phone or email: Toll Free: 1-866-299-0909 Investments@JackoProductionsUSA.com Release Schedule The film is to have a three city limited release in December 2008 for Academy Award consideration. It will then be released worldwide in January to coincide with the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns' birthday on January 25, 2009. Release Dates December 10, 2008: (Premiere Release) Seattle, WA, USA December 12, 2008: (Limited Release) Seattle, WA, USA Los Angeles, CA, USA New York, NY, USA January 2, 2009: (Worldwide Release) USA UK Ireland Canada Australia New Zealand France Italy Germany South Africa Russia January 25, 2009: (Special 250th Birthday Event Viewing) Ayr, Scotland |
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