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Maurice Ali
Joined: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 7708 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 6:19 am Post subject: |
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The second rough cut is ready to be sent to the major participants. This cut fixes most problems of the earlier "cut" but I have left audio work until the basic structure is finalized. I would have sent them out today, but a snow storm took care of that idea..... |
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Maurice Ali
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Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2005 9:11 am Post subject: |
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I have received some feedback already and since nobody is squacking too loudly about anything in particular, I will go ahead and tune up the segments. The audio is already done; just increasing the voice of Dave and Michael during the interviews and lowering mine on the flash segment.
I am already going to work on the closing credits. Things are wrapping up quickly. |
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Maurice Ali
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Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2005 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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Show is done! Maybe only minor tweeks but we can go with it as is if we have to..... |
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Maurice Ali
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Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 4:49 am Post subject: |
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I shall start to get number and such of the various TV stations we will solicit. Right now, all I have is Global TV. |
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Maurice Ali
Joined: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 7708 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 6:26 am Post subject: |
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Still some niggling changes like putting "Produced By Fortress Of Freedom Inc.". The topless quip by the cameraman is gone. I now have the unedited version and the "edited" version where one swear word in Dave's song has the volume drastically reduced (I could not technically delete it.....as a free speech dude) if we have to submit it that way. Dave originally did one take that did not have to word in it but that it unusable so he gave his blessing to this edit if we needed it.
Thing start to get interesting now. One small taping for the documentary on where we stand now and then we archive the quest to get this show on the air. The consequences of what happens here are far reaching in our examination of free speech and access to the mass media - Very interesting times ahead! |
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Maurice Ali
Joined: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 7708 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 6:43 am Post subject: |
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Some photos of a segment I taped last night about our quest to get on the air:
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meggen
Joined: 30 Sep 2004 Posts: 25 Location: TORONTO
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Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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maurice, u really like posing and posting pics of yourself uh here is an idea, maybe u should ask your members to post their pics in their profile, that way members will know who they are interacting with when discussing topics of interest.... only an idea
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Maurice Site Admin
Joined: 13 Oct 2003 Posts: 614 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2005 10:20 am Post subject: |
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meggen wrote: | maurice, u really like posing and posting pics of yourself uh here is an idea, maybe u should ask your members to post their pics in their profile, that way members will know who they are interecting with when discussing topics of interest.... only an idea |
Actually if you look around this thread you should see almost everyone, I also think Sue is in one of our exclusive reports or the "Cont....." part. Happy hunting..... |
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Maurice Ali
Joined: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 7708 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 6:59 am Post subject: |
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FOF is in the process of getting a certification number for The Fortress TV Show - this will take six to eight weeks and is absolutely necessary to get the programming on the air. I considered this a bit of an inconvenience, but others seem to take this as evidence that the show is worthy of being on the air.....go figure.....
More updates as they occur..... |
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Maurice Ali
Joined: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 7708 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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The forms for the certification have been sent in (two times since I forgot to send in the expense charts). The certification number should be sent to us in six to eight weeks. Canwest - Global has taken an interest and is sending us info and prices, etc.
More as it becomes available..... |
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Maurice Ali
Joined: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 7708 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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I am finally receiving information on rates for putting our infomercial on the air.
In other stuff.....
We may as well put the show on DVD and market it with the other items at our store - more details as they become available..... |
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Maurice Site Admin
Joined: 13 Oct 2003 Posts: 614 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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PROGRAM FORMATS &
VIDEOTAPE SPECIFICATIONS
FORMATS:
Purchased Program or Packaged
Time Content Tape
½ hour 23:40 29:50
1 hour 47:40 59:50
VIDEOTAPE SPECIFICATIONS
Tape format: Digital Betacam or Beta SP
Time code: Drop Frame continuous from 01:00:00:00
Audio: Ch. 1 & 2: Stereo Mix, Dolby on
Commercial
Blacks: :20
Program
Leader: :15 Leader tape
:60 Bars & tone (true to the program)
:10 Slate
:10 Black
Progam
:30 Black (minimum)
There shall be one program only per tape and no false starts.
CHECK LIST FOR TIME SALES ON GLOBAL
1. Have you applied for your C# from the CRTC? Your C-number must be supplied before we go on-air, or a copy of your application (subject to Global’s acceptance) to the CRTC must be forwarded to us.
2. Have you prepared a brief description (blurb) for TV Guide listings? This must be supplied 4 weeks before the first air-date, if you wish timely listings for your program. Note: For TV Listings, the title of your show/series should be less than 20 characters in length. Titles that exceed this length will be parsed solely at the discretion of the television listing publications.
3. Will you be paying in advance? If not, please request a credit application form. This must be supplied to us 4 weeks before the first air date.
4. The commercial run-down must be received by Traffic by noon on Tuesday’s for shows airing on the following Saturday or Sunday. If it is not received by that time, Traffic may fill the spots at their discretion. |
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Maurice Ali
Joined: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 7708 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 5:54 am Post subject: |
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That number is still the king pin in getting the show on the air.....just a few more weeks. I am also investigating warantees on all our major equipment.....something I never though much about before - funny about that! |
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Maurice Ali
Joined: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 7708 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 1:40 am Post subject: CRTC Certifies FOF TV Show For Broadcast!
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CRTC Certifies FOF TV Show For Broadcast!
By Maurice Ali, President And CEO, FOF Inc./IAIJ Inc.
The Fortress Of Freedom Corporation is pleased to announce that The Fortress TV Show has been certified for Broadcast in Canada. Furthermore; this show has been classified as a "Canadian Program" and not an infomercial! This is tremendous news for our membership and further demonstrates our philosophy of access to the mass media for the masses! The designation has several options open to us as to how we can present the show on the air. All options will be evaluated thoroughly and then we will move with haste to put the show on the air. More news as it unfolds and one big thanks for all who participated: Michael, Mark, Dan, Sue, Dave, Emily, Shane, my folks and several anonymous contributors.....Thank You All!!!!!
Part of the actual letter.
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Maurice Site Admin
Joined: 13 Oct 2003 Posts: 614 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 1:55 am Post subject: |
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I was able to finish the unedited CTRTC friendly version of the TV Show and will also produce the edited version so that we get maximum possible play if they like the show (no big deal, Dave says FUCK during his song and does not mind the volume being turned down..... ).
I also will be using my vacation week on June 6 to get our deal and play date for the show as well as manufacturing Dave's album. I have two weeks to learn about both areas and prepare. Exciting and new stuff but we should be making progress very soon! |
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