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Dark Resurrection helps TELETHON! - 27 - 10 - 2008
The Telethon Foundation for Research on Muscular Dystrophy and Genetic Diseases have accepted our charitable proposal. From today onwards, Dark Resurrection Part II will serve not only a cultural, but also a charitable purpose. Telethon will receive all the funds we’ll manage to raise through donations and sponsorships, minus production costs. In addition to this, donations to Telethon can be made pre-and post production at all Dark Resurrection events and screenings, and via an online link which will be added shortly.

We hope this initiative from both the Director and the Chairman of Riviera Film will add value to the work, and also encourage motivation and commitment from our collaborators.

Therefore, the Force WILL be with us!
   
Dark Resurrection Best Fan Film - 27 - 10 - 2008

Dark Resurrection Part I has won the ‘Best Fan Film’ award at the Tri-City Independent/Fan Film Festival 2008 in Pasco, Washington (USA).
Fausto Brizzi in Zistor’s clothes - 12 - 10 - 2008
The Director Angelo Licata, recently returned from South Africa where he finished working on the film 'Ex' by Director Fausto Brizzi, is already preparing the first scenes. Today was the first costume rehearsal with one of the actors appearing in the prologue; the selfsame Fausto Brizzi.

The award-winning director felt very comfortable wearing Zistor’s clothes (costume made by STOKER COSTUMI - Sito internet stokercostumiitaly). Awaiting the next few updates, we’re showing you the first image.
   
   

Costume made by STOKER COSTUMI - Sito internet stokercostumiitaly, worn by Fausto Brizzi in the role of Zistor.
   
Become a producer of DR 2 - 07 - 18 - 2008
Just a few Euros suffice to become a producer of DR2 - JOIN US!
If you would like to support us, click on the item below BECOME PRODUCER or follow the donation links on the right side of the Homepage.
 
International Training DR Stuntmen - 22 - 09 - 2008
On 9 and 10 September of this year a training session for actors and stuntmen taking part in DR Part II was held in the splendid surroundings of Lake Como.

The international training, coordinated by Fight Choreographer Ran Arthur Braun, has committed 16 athletes from Italy, Canada, Russia and Germany, who have improved their technique under the tuition of Joe Perez from the United States and Kristoffer Jorgensen from Norway, who are world-famous Film Stunt Coordinators.

Here are a few moments captured during the training.
To access the entire photo gallery click on: [Gallery]
   
Kristoffer Jorgensen
and Ran Arthur Braun [left]
Joe Perez
 
Jedi Training Master Class
Fight Fight Barni (Como)

Photos: Ricki Gallino
   
For the entire Ricki Gallino photo click on: [Gallery]
   
DR at the Arcadia for Clone Wars - 16 - 09 - 2008
On Friday 19 September, when the long-awaited viewing of the film Clone Wars will be held at the Cinema Arcadia in Melzo (www.multiplexarcadia.com), a Dark Resurrection stand will be set up where Angelo Giampietro of Riviera Film will be available to present and future Associated Co-Producers, handing out the official membership cards of the Association.

Also present to answer any questions you may have will be Producer Riccardo Gallino, several Digital Artists from Lords of Illusion, and of course the 501 Italica Garrison (www.501italica.com). A unique opportunity to learn about the world of Dark Resurrection and to contribute to the production of Part II during a very special evening!

For info (www.multiplexarcadia.com)
SPECIAL DR EVENT at STRESA - 06 - 19 - 2008
 



Friday, June 20: Special DR event at ‘Italo-Swiss Filmmaker Encounters Stresa 18-22 June 2008.’ Lead actor Marcella Braga (www.marcellabraga.com) and 3D Technician and Co-Producer Riccardo Gallino will attend
the evening.


Info www.stresacinema.org
 
Marcella Braga (www.marcellabraga.com)
 
The programme for Friday June 20

23:00 Lakeside Adolfo Pini - Gardens in front of Villa Palazzola: Special DARK RESURRECTION event (Angelo Licata, Italy 2007, Italian with English subtitles).

The film will be presented by Co-Producer Riccardo Gallino and Lead Actor Marcella Braga. Following the screening a DARK RESURRECTION PARTY will be held at Loco Beach, Stresa. Riccardo Gallino
 
 
Riccardo Gallino

 
News from the Crew - 06 - 17 - 2008
Dear friends,

Thanks to your contributions we were able to go into preproduction and the first shooting dates are imminent. We have spent a long time in preproduction, which was necessary to organise the crew and the large amount of work awaiting us, to raise funds for equipment, to find the shooting location and space to develop the virtual set, to select some of the actors and to develop the storyboard with the new concept art.

Concept art by Gianni Melito [www.giannimelito.com]

 

The production level for which we are preparing is very high, but to be able to continue supporting this project, Riviera Film still needs help from fans and sponsors who would like to join in as Associate Producers of the film.

With the help of supporters from around the world we have reached 13% of the estimated budget so that we can start with the first creative work, but we ask you to keep in touch, give us advice, collaborate and contribute to the realisation of this project, which is taking on a more and more international character.
 
May the Force and especially the Fortune of Dark Resurrection be with you all!



Best wishes Angelo Giampietro
Riviera Film
 
If you would like to support us, click on the item below BECOME PRODUCER or follow the donation links on the right side of the Homepage.
 

Here are some concept art previews of Part 2
 
Spaceship 3d modeling by Riccardo Gallino
 
Tunnel matte paint by Frederick Bozzano
 
Concept Nirras by Thomas Ragnisco
 
Costumes by Luciano Regazzoni
 
Casting 18 May: Cast selected - 06 - 05 - 2008
Director Angelo Licata and choreographers/martial artists Maurizio Zuppa and Ran Arthur Braun have, from one hundred candidates, cast the following performers for some of the roles in Dark Resurrection Part 2: The ‘Flying Without Fear’ trio from Monza, consisting of Yari Zuffi, Daniele Balconies and Fabio Branca, were cast as actors and body doubles as they stood out for their strong acrobatic combat skills.

Flying Without Fear - Yari Zuffi, Daniele Balconi and Fabio Branca.
 

Mattia Stancanelli from Como is another actor cast for his martial arts skills and screen presence.

 

 

[Photo] Mattia Stancanelli
 
A group of seven fighters from the gym Ludosport Milan were cast as physical actors and supporting artists [Photo above] .....
 
...... Luca Zenari, Mariacristina Brettone,
Simone Giudici, Adriano De Pasquale, Alessio De Pasquale, Dario Colomba,
Baiba Gutmane, Matteo Arnaldi, James Kelly Caldwell, Marco Maldera e Django Jonas.

[Photo] Luca Zenari

 
Three actors were selected in Como: Andrea Camagli, Franco Borfiga and Massimo Muntoni, and also a group of stuntmen from Milan: D-Unit.

Numerous applications from professional actors were received online and a further casting exclusively for those selected from the Internet will soon be organised.

The online selection is still open and among the many roles available we are especially looking for a female actor, playing age 20-30, with strong screen presence and physical skills. To apply please email CV and photos to rivierafilm@gmail.com
 
CASTING ON SANREMONEWS - 14 - 05 - 2008
 

The local newspaper SANREMONEWS has published an article concerning the casting for DR2 that will take place next Sunday from 10am to 3pm at the Ariston Theater in Sanremo. The full article is available in Italian here.
 
CASTING FOR DR 2 IN SANREMO - 08 - 05 - 2008

Sunday the 18th of May the second casting for Dark Resurrection vol. 2 will take place at the famous Ariston Theater in Sanremo.


The Director Angelo Licata and the choreographers and martial artist Maurizio Zuppa and Ran Arthur Braun will be examine candidates from 1000am to 0300pm.

We’re looking for actors and/or athletes to play secondary and/or walk-on parts, stuntmen, body double and Jedi of any age and sex.

The fundamental requirements are: to have an interesting appearence, to be able to play dramatic roles, to be able to move with confidence using a sword, and to trust with Force in this no-profit project.


6 actors/athletes have been selected among many participants through the previous casting in Como and will appear in DR vol. 2.

We hope to see many of you in Sanremo for this second casting. Bring your costume, if you have one, together with your CV and some photo material.

For further informations: cwk@libero.it

NOTE: DR is a no-budget and no-profit project. Vol. 2 will be produced with donations provided by fans. No one of the technical and artistic staff has been, and will be, paid. No refunds are available for casting expenses.
CASTING FOR "WANNABE JEDI" - 28 - 04 - 2008

Ran Arthur Braun, director and combat choreographer with swords and blades, is assisting the DR Volume 1’s hero, Maurizio Zuppa (Zui Mar lee, in the photo), in the creation of the combat sequences for Dark Resurrection Volume 2.

The two artists will be supported by professionals such as Eric Chen (choreographer and exceptional fighter in Hollywood productions), Joe Perez (Stuntman and Fighter), Kristoffer Jorgensen e many other well-known names that will take care of the fighting actor’s training and that will be announced in the following news.

In order to make the fighting and action scenes of DR Volume 2 really spectacular, we’ve decided to start a casting for stuntman, fighters and actors with adequate athletic skills. Zuppa e Braun will start the casting in Como on the 4th of May at the Teatro Sociale. Further meetings in Rome, Milan and Sanremo will be announced in future news.

If you think that the Force is your allied, if you’re skilled with a sword in your hands, come with your costume (if you have one) and tons of enthusiasm. You could be selected to take part into the combat scenes and you might have the chance to participate at the training stage held by specialist and professionals on the following subjects:

Workshop / Master Class in collaboration with DR2: Jedi’s Formation

Sword use and handling
Stunt and Falls for actors
Wire Works Basic

1) Stunt Wire Workshop from 09.09.2008 to 14.09.2008
with Kristoffer Jorgensen and Joe Perez. Some of the action scenes will be filmed during this workshop.

2) Advanced Stunt Wire Workshop - Action in the Air.  January 2009
with Eric Chen and Joe Perez.

Info: ranarthurbraun@gmail.com
For further details click on STUNTS & CHOREOGRAPHERS
[Ran Arthur Braun, Eric Chen, Joe Perez y Kristoffer Jorgensen]
 
Fausto Brizzi in DR 2