Gone is the idea to turn this project into a music video. Now, Payne & Redemption will be a FEATURE LENGTH FILM, and here’s how it’s going to work…

I’m currently writing a film treatment for Payne & Redemption, which serves as the scaffolding for the film’s feature length screenplay. From that, I’m going to select a handful of scenes to churn into a short, promotional film, using the footage we shot back in ’06, with a projected runtime of 45 minutes. This promotional film will be used to seek funding for the feature length production, or to attract the interest of potential movie studios. Also, it will be released online, to you guys, in high-definition. So, in the event that we aren’t able to raise the required funds for the feature length film, or no movie studios are interested, YOU guys will still have something for your patience and loyalty towards Payne & Redemption.

Before we get to that point, one of the steps we must take is to transfer the master tapes containing the footage we shot in ’06 to hard-drive, so that I can access that footage on my PC in its original, RAW, 1080p format, and use it to support the remainder of this film’s architecture.

That is what this particular fundraising campaign is for, and this is where I once again need to recruit YOUR help…

http://www.indiegogo.com/payneandredemption

Oh, and did I mention something about a new trailer? Check out the link above.

UPDATE – Anyone who donated to the last IndieGoGo fundraising campaign, is entitled to a higher perk if they donate again. For example, if you donated $50 last time, you will receive the $100 perk if you donate another $50 this time.

Fergle “The Tank” Gibson,
Writer, Director & Executive Producer.

Luke Morgan-Rowe, who co-produced Payne & Redemption with Writer, Director & Executive Producer Fergle Gibson since its inception, has officially stepped down from his role as Producer for the remainder of the film’s production, as his medical career no longer offers him the flexibility required to dedicate to the project. For those who don’t know, Luke is a London based Doctor, whose job is very time consuming and is often accompanied by an unpredictable schedule. Luke Morgan-Rowe’s successor will be annouced at a later date.

Payne & Redemption will not suffer any set-backs as a result of this alteration.

And in other news, I’ve an exciting new annoucement for you guys very soon, so stay frosty.

Fergle “Who else but me?” Gibson,
Writer, Director & Executive Producer.

As many of you know from the post I made about Max Payne 3 on June 10th, 2009, I welcomed the new setting of São Paulo, Max’s new look and the new direction the franchise was heading… And I still do. I’m not worried about change, and you guys shouldn’t, either. Especially when Rockstar Games is at the helm.

For those who believe Rockstar has butchered their favourite character, in favour of some generic action hero clone, check out this collection of screens I compiled from Max Payne 3, and tell me that ain’t Max Payne…

I still believe that Rockstar needs to sort out its own rendition of the Max Payne theme we all know so well, as the piano and cello iterations are associated with the first two video-games, so we need something to associate with the third instalment, and I still dislike the writing of Max’s dialogue and the overall atmosphere from the trailer, but trailers quite often don’t reflect the product they’re promoting, even though that’s what they’re supposed to do. I understand that, though, and I’m giving it a chance.

As we get closer to the release date of Max Payne 3, more and more media will be released, and it looks like it’s only going to get better. I think I can speak for all of us, however, when I say we want to see some IN-GAME footage, as that’s going to seal the deal. Rockstar Games are showcasing Max Payne 3 at the New York Comic Con NOW, until October 16th, so if you’re in the area, check it out!

Fergle “Larry David” Gibson,
Writer, Director & Executive Producer.

http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/

If you guys are having any problems downloading it at Rockstar’s website, we’ve uploaded the 720p version to our servers. You can check that out here…

Max Payne 3 Trailer hosted @ payneandredemption.com

So what are everyone’s thoughts so far? Do you feel this is a worthy installment to the Max Payne franchise, or just another cash-in? Make yourself heard in the comments section below!

My first impressions of the trailer?

* The rendition of the Max Payne theme used in the trailer seems very alien in a Brazilian setting.

* The overall tone of the elements within the trailer don’t convey the “Max Payne” atmosphere.

* The dialogue comes across as soulless, lazy and overly clichéd. Plus, since when did Max use double negatives? “I ain’t a cop no more”.

* And the story, at this time, doesn’t appear to have anything directly connecting it to the previous videogames, or even to Max Payne, apart from the man himself.

* Also, from a videogame standpoint, for this day and age, the graphics look terrible.

But saying that, I do have faith in Rockstar, and will reserve judgement until I have played the game.

Fergle “Larry David” Gibson,
Writer, Director & Executive Producer.

I believe it’ll take a short while before everyone involved in the production is added to the P&R IMDB page, but what we have now is better than anything we had before.

Check the link after the jump, and remember…

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1986097/

Stay frosty!

Fergle “Larry David” Gibson,
Writer, Director & Executive Producer.