Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Film Notes (Documented Ideas and links for research as of posting date)

Set in 1983

Telling the story of a modern pop superstar SoundBomb 2000 who has just finished his first album which he has toured Worldwide, the young upcoming director Walter Donovan follows SoundBomb 2000 on his journey to maintain his stardom.

The film being set in May 18th 1983 allows the actors to talk about things that are current events from the time.

SoundBomb 2000’s clothing – A visor, scarf, futuristic sunglasses, suit jacket, V Neck shirt, tight pants and 80s Sneakers

Skits and Interviews

Star Wars skit – discussing the “what ifs” in the new Star Wars Film (Return of the Jedi) with a Revenge of the Jedi (a famous poster with Star Wars Fans which was released) SoundBomb 2000 plays a Synth version of the Star Wars theme

Troubles about producing the new album

Previous world tour

Recording the new music video

Other music and artists around at the time

Things done apart from making music

Other Band Members

Television

Mentions “The eye of the tiger” at some point

Rubix Cubes

Things in 1983

Film

Star Wars Return of the Jedi – released May 25th

Scarface released December 9th (received mixed)

Octopussy – released June 6th (was received mixed – negatively)

Wargames - released June 3rd (received well)

Music

Billie Jean - Released – January 2nd was Number 1 in February 27th for one week

ABBA disbanded

Bay City Rollers disbanded

TV

Blackadder (called The Black Adder)– Launched – 15th June

The Young Ones – still running

The Professionals – Ended 6th February

References and Research Pages

http://www.i80s.com/80s_slang/slang1.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1983_in_British_music

http://mens-fashion.lovetoknow.com/80's_Mens_Fashion

http://posterwire.com/wp-content/images/revenge_of_the_jedi.jpg

http://www.i80s.com/80s_fads/fads1.html

http://www.i80s.com/80s_fads/fads1.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_you_want_me

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungry_Like_the_Wolf

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