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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:22:54 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://www.filmandgames.com/bfg-latest-developments/"><rss:title>BFG - Latest News</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.filmandgames.com/bfg-latest-developments/</rss:link><rss:description></rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2010-07-31T12:22:54Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.filmandgames.com/bfg-latest-developments/2010/3/25/so-much-to-report.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.filmandgames.com/bfg-latest-developments/2009/12/16/been-too-long.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.filmandgames.com/bfg-latest-developments/2009/7/24/latest-news-flints-buck-rogers-panel-is-today-if.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.filmandgames.com/bfg-latest-developments/2009/7/2/latest-newsflint-will-be-on-a-panel-about-buck-rogers-at.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.filmandgames.com/bfg-latest-developments/2009/6/15/latest-newsthe-reviews-for-ghostbusters-are-coming-in.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.filmandgames.com/bfg-latest-developments/2009/6/9/latest-news-flint-and-union-entertainment-set-up-origina.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.filmandgames.com/bfg-latest-developments/2010/3/25/so-much-to-report.html"><rss:title>SO MUCH TO REPORT</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.filmandgames.com/bfg-latest-developments/2010/3/25/so-much-to-report.html</rss:link><dc:creator>John Zuur Platten</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-26T00:20:34Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 110%;">LATEST  NEWS</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 110%;">Busy, busy, busy.&nbsp; We are about announce some more film news, including our new script for Vin.&nbsp; In addition:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">Buck Rogers looks like it might be going 3D.&nbsp; Announcement in Daily Variety yesterday. &nbsp; Flint will be Exec Producing.&nbsp; Paul W.S. Anderson is directing from a script by writers of Ironman. &nbsp;&nbsp; <br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">John was in Romania and China for another month, working on projects for Ubisoft. &nbsp;&nbsp; <br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">We have been writing a new game for Square / Enix that is very over-the-top and politically incorrect.&nbsp; A lot of fun with this one. &nbsp;&nbsp; <br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">Finishing up an action-shooter for Activision. &nbsp;&nbsp; <br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">Both of us just returned from GaryCon in Lake Geneva (hint, hint).<br /></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 110%;">New titles, and maybe a new book, to be announced soon. &nbsp; </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 110%;">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p>﻿</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.filmandgames.com/bfg-latest-developments/2009/12/16/been-too-long.html"><rss:title>BEEN TOO LONG</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.filmandgames.com/bfg-latest-developments/2009/12/16/been-too-long.html</rss:link><dc:creator>John Zuur Platten</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-12-17T04:51:54Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 110%;">LATEST NEWS</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 110%;">Okay, both Flint and I have been buried, and the website hasn't updated in a while, so here's what has been happening:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">Lots of action going on with Buck Rogers.&nbsp; Film, cartoon, comic book, game are all moving forward.&nbsp; <br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">I was in Romania for a month on an, as yet, unannounced project for Ubisoft.&nbsp; Flint and I are writing the game, and working with the development team on the high-level design.&nbsp; We'll report more once we are able.&nbsp; <br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">The book continues to do very well, remaining top in its category on Amazon.&nbsp; We will have an announcement soon on a potential follow-up.&nbsp; <br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">New games are in the works... all in the beginning stages of development.&nbsp; <br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">We are writing another film for Vin.&nbsp; This one is very near and dear to Flint's heart... <br /></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 110%;">Finally, hope everyone has the very best of holidays and prosperous new year. &nbsp;&nbsp; </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 110%;">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">Flint's Buck Rogers panel is today.&nbsp; If you are at Comic-Con, here are the details:</span></li>
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<p style="padding-left: 60px;"><span style="font-size: 110%;">4:30-5:30 <strong><em>Buck Rogers</em> 80th Anniversary&mdash;</strong> Hermes Press celebrates <em>Buck Rogers'</em> 80th anniversary with a panel presenting guests discussing<em> Buck Rogers</em> in print, on television, and in film, including plans for a new movie. Join <strong>Flint Dille</strong> (<em>Transformers</em>), <strong>Daniel Herman</strong> (Hermes Press publisher), <strong>Nick Barrucci</strong> (Dynamite publisher), actors <strong>Gil Gerard</strong> (Buck Rogers from <em>Buck Rogers</em>) and <strong>Erin Gray</strong> (Wilma Deering from <em>Buck</em> <em>Rogers</em>), and author <strong>Chris Irving</strong> (<em>From Four Color to Silver Screen</em>: <em>The History of Superhero Movie Serials</em>) for a discussion and Q&amp;A. <em><strong>Room4</strong></em></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">John's panel at Comic-Con yesterday was a great success.&nbsp; Lots of smart people and a lively discussion.&nbsp; Thanks for coming out and great meeting you if we had a chance to talk.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">We are both currently working on a project that will keep us out of town until mid-August, so updates may be a little slow.&nbsp; Lots to report upon our return.&nbsp; </span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 110%;">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">Flint will be on a panel about Buck Rogers at Comic-Con on July 24th.&nbsp; Details and list of other panelists to come shortly.&nbsp; </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">The day before, John will be speaking at Comic-Con on Thursday, July 23 at 530P.&nbsp; Here are the details:&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 110%;">
<p><br />Writing for the Computer Gaming Industry&mdash; Great storytelling forms the foundation for immersive games which emotionally draw players into a gaming universe. Join veteran game writers Neal Hallford (Betrayal at Krondor, Dungeon Siege), Chris Avellone (Knights of the Old Republic, Neverwinter Nights II), Anne Toole (The Witcher), Wynne McLaughlin(Star Wars: The Old Republic, Command &amp; Conquer: Renegade), Haris Orkin (Call of Juarez 2: Bound In Blood), and John Zuur Platten (F.E.A.R 2: Project Origin, Ghostbusters) for a lively discussion of their art. Moderated by Jana Hallford (co-author of Swords &amp; Circuitry: A Designer's Guide to Computer Role-Playing Games), Room 4, San Diego Convention Center</p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">Ghostbusters is selling well and getting great reviews by both the gaming press and fans.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">Projects at Warner Bros. are moving along.&nbsp; When we can provide details, we will.&nbsp; <br /></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 110%;">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 110%;">LATEST NEWS</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">The reviews for Ghostbusters are coming in and they are looking good.&nbsp; Congrats to our friends at Atari, Sierra (where this began with Pete Wanat before Activision purchased them) and Terminal Reality.&nbsp; Here's a very comprehensive review of the game from Games Xtreme:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gamesxtreme.net/ps3/game/ghostbusters-the-video-game/review.shtml  "> Ghostbusters: The Video Game</a>.&nbsp; And here's another: <a href="http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/992/992699p1.html">Ghostbusters Review on IGN</a>.&nbsp; We'll post more details on the game soon.&nbsp; In the meantime, be sure and pick up your copy when it releases tomorrow.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">New projects on the near horizon including another big franchise.&nbsp; We should be able to disclose details in the next couple of weeks.&nbsp; </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">Recorded all the VO for Madagascar Kart Racing last week.&nbsp; It was a great session and the actors were exceptional.&nbsp; </span></li>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.filmandgames.com/bfg-latest-developments/2009/6/9/latest-news-flint-and-union-entertainment-set-up-origina.html"><rss:title>-</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.filmandgames.com/bfg-latest-developments/2009/6/9/latest-news-flint-and-union-entertainment-set-up-origina.html</rss:link><dc:creator>John Zuur Platten</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-06-10T05:21:11Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 120%;">LATEST NEWS:</span></p>
<ul>
<li> <span style="font-size: 110%;">Flint and Union Entertainment set up original property Agent in Place with Lionsgate <br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">John's web series, Terminator Salvation: The Machinima Series, is now available for download through iTunes and Xbox Live<br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, F.E.A.R. 2 - Project Origin, Wanted: Weapons of Fate and Wheelman are now available. Congrats to our friends at Starbreeze, Monolith, Grin and Midway Newcastle and publishers Atari, Warner Bros., Universal, Midway and Ubisoft</span></li>
<li> <span style="font-size: 110%;">John Singleton has signed on to direct Wheelman for Paramount</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">Our book, The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Design, continues to remain a best-seller on Amazon</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">Ghostbusters: The Video Game releases June 16th</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 110%;">John will be speaking at ComicCon in San Diego. More details to come</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">&nbsp;</span></p>
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