Hello everyone! I am posting from my hotel room in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I will try to check in and let you know how things are going.
Nice to hear that you arrived safe and sound ,Raymond.
Now have fun and give us all the details.
And remember to play nice !
Quote from: raycastile on August 03, 2008, 11:49:26 AM
I am posting from my hotel room in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Isn't science wonderful!
Looking forward to hearing about the premier, and such!
Good to hear you have arrived safely...we've been thinking about you and hoping that things are going very well. Keep us posted, stay safe and HAVE FUN!!!
Thanks for checking in Ray! Best of luck with the premiere! One question though .. how does one make the transition from Louisville, KY to Sao Paulo, Brazil? :D
Quote from: fmofmpls on August 03, 2008, 05:08:03 PM
Thanks for checking in Ray! Best of luck with the premiere! One question though .. how does one make the transition from Louisville, KY to Sao Paulo, Brazil? :D
Let's see... the food, wine and women of São Paulo versus the food, wine and women of Louisville. Oh yeah, I'm sure he's adjusting to SP just fine. ;)
Quote from: Nicole on August 03, 2008, 09:38:33 PM
Let's see... the food, wine and women of São Paulo versus the food, wine and women of Louisville. Oh yeah, I'm sure he's adjusting to SP just fine. ;)
Good point Nicole! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
I dunno...I have always had a soft spot for the food, wine and women of Louisville. ;D
Oops. Wait a Kentucky minute. I forgot. Your from that locale Nicole. I take that smiley face back. Kentucky is saved from eternal damnation by your sweetness. A thousand pardons.
Tuesday will be a big day. So I better go to bed. But who is on my hotel TV than our own Dan Roebuck! He is on a battleship where a turret has exploded. Looks like a very serious military drama. Very strange feeling to see him on TV. Maybe some day he will be in a hotel in some far corner of the world and see me on his TV, rising from a swamp and attacking people! Oh man, very weird feeling.
Quote from: fmofmpls on August 04, 2008, 09:47:06 PM
Oops. Wait a Kentucky minute. I forgot. Your from that locale Nicole. I take that smiley face back. Kentucky is saved from eternal damnation by your sweetness. A thousand pardons.
Since I'm also in KY, I'm thankful that Nicole has saved the state from damnation! ;)
George
Quote from: ramsey37 on August 05, 2008, 04:10:31 AM
Since I'm also in KY, I'm thankful that Nicole has saved the state from damnation! ;)
George
Well, this is certainly some kind of strange Twilight Zone moment. I just inadvertently saved the State that I despise the most from being darned eternally, Raymond is watching Dan Roebuck on TV in Brazil, and I am posting on a message board that I am supposed to be AWOL from. Funny, isn't it?
Cue Twilight Zone music.............................
Quote from: Nicole on August 05, 2008, 05:17:06 AM
Well, this is certainly some kind of strange Twilight Zone moment. I just inadvertently saved the State that I despise the most from being darned eternally, Raymond is watching Dan Roebuck on TV in Brazil, and I am posting on a message board that I am supposed to be AWOL from. Funny, isn't it?
Funny, but not surprising Nicole. You see, the UMA has secret ingredients built deep into it's software. This secret ingredient is very similar to crack cocaine in it's addictive nature. Most members are not even aware of just how many times throughout the day they return to the UMA. And for what? They're not sure themselves. They are like zombies in a sugar mill. Working and toiling day and night at their computers. Posting and posting again. Never really feeling satisfied. Yet, they return in droves all looking for that next fix. They gotta have it Nicole. And I'm sorry to say, you too are a victim of this habitual addiction. Don't fight it Nicole, just sit back and relax. Enjoy it for what it is, and for what it isn't. Don't question it. Don't deny it. It's what your craving. It's what you need Nicole. And you won't find it anywhere else on the web.
The Famous Doctor Feelgood of the UMA.
GENERAL TERRY writ:
... "Most members are not even aware the secret ingredient is crack cocaine - it's addictive. They are zombies in a sugar mill, working and toiling day and night, posting and posting again. And for what? They're not themselves really feeling satisfied, many times throughout the day.
... They return to the UMA, in droves, all looking for that next fix.. Yet, they return their computers... They gotta have Nicole. I'm sorry, you are a habit/addiction. Don't fight back... relax. Enjoy! It, it is, and it isn't. Don't question it. Don't deny it. It's what your craving. It's what you need Nicole... you won't find it anywhere on the web.
*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dear GENERAL TERRY & AWOL NICOLE,
... Actually, it's the most serious form of the drug... WISE-CRACK COCAINE... it's fizzy & sweet; sold everywhere! Brought to you, by COUSIN IT, who shouldn't be questioned or denied! Have you tried: it.com?
EXANIMO EVERNOW,
BARON IT-MOTH-Y, B.G.G.
Hi Raymond--
Hope you're having the time of your life!
Last night was fantastic. Lots of paparazzi, TV reporters, throngs of people. I did two interviews, one for MTV and another for a magazine or newspaper. I was in costume, alongside Mojica and his "brides" from the movie. It was quite a spectacle. Then we went into the theater and Mojica lined us up in front of the screen. We stood behind him as he made a speech that got interrupted by applause several times. Then we saw the movie. Fantastic! It was an incredible phantasmagorical funhouse ride. There is no way that film could be released with an R rating in the U.S. (and they do intend to seek a U.S. theatrical release). It will have to be NC-17 or heavily edited. I am glad I got to see it in its undiluted form! My scene is brief but very powerful. I got tons of compliments before and after the screening. We had a cocktail reception, more pictures, then went to a cast/crew party at a nightclub. Today and tomorrow will probably be quiet days. Then Friday we will be guests on a talk show called Altas Horas. It airs Saturday night, so I won't get to see it. I think someone will tape it for me. I'm sure it will be on YouTube within a matter of hours. Apparently, this is a pretty big show in Brazil, so this is a very important bit of promotion for the film. Today, someone who has no connection with the film told me everyone in Brazil is talking about this movie.
Wow. Sounds like a dream come true for you Raymond. I'm happy for you. Enjoy the moments for they are truly special ones. Thanks for the update. I'd love to read more as details develop.
Glad to hear you're having a good time, sounds like a lot of fun! And I sure do hope the movie gets a release here in the US. Even if it's just a limited one, hopefully one of the art house theaters out in Boston show it so I can go... I'll be looking back at this thread with extreme jealousy if not! ;D
Raymond, Totally cool, absolutely! Paparazzi! Cocktail parties! Press interviews! Is there something above and beyond "7th Heaven"? You must surely have arrived there by now. I'm delighted at your magical mystery tour--you are definitely IN your element there. Hooray! Photos, please!
You da man, Raymond!
Raymond,
Can I have your autograph ?
Seriously,Ray, I think it's great ,good for you !!!!
And to echo Robert, photos please?
I will upload photos when I get home. I don't have tons of pics, but I have enough to give you a taste of the event. Thanks everyone!
I just found this on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tDMacBR1zM
You can see me a couple times early in the video. The first guy interviewed is fashion designer Alexandre Herchcovitch, who designed costumes for the film. Then there is an interview with Mojica and one of the actresses.
If you want to see a few seconds of me from the movie, there is a way to do it. But you have to work for it!
Go here:
http://www.encarnacaododemonio.com.br/experiencia
It will take you on a long journey. At the end of that journey, you will see a few seconds of me rising from the swamp. It took me about 15-20 minutes to get through the "experience." There's no way to skip forward. I had fun going through it, though I'm sure it helps if you are really into Coffin Joe.
Oh, this interactive thing is fun. I think I'll go through it again. ;D
Dear Brother, RAYMOND,
... Major Blessings, to you! &, KONG-sized-GRATULATIONS, too!
... Thanks, for sharing this extremely palpable and deservedly impressive thread, from your own life; it makes the truth, to the warning "Watch out, for that quiet guy, in the corner!" seem so much more vivid & disturbing.
... Safe Journeys, Dear Friend, upon your return, to us. Prayers & Thanks! ;D
EXANIMO EVERNOW,
TIMMY & THE BARON & FRIENDS, GOO-O-OODD-D!, B.G.G.
Oh ... my ... GOSH ... what did I just experience? The TV show today was H - U - G - E !!!!!!!
I don't know how to begin to describe this.
Altas Horas is one of the biggest shows on Brazilian television. It is a strange combination of the Tonight Show/David Letterman/Graham Norton and Saturday Night Live. The set is designed almost like an arena, with the audience in stadium seats surrounding a floor-level stage. It kind of has a Thunderdome-like quality being surrounded by all those people in those high seats. The guests alternate between sitting and standing. The host is always standing, moving around. There are interviews, questions from the audience, "skits" involving guests and audience members (kind of like Graham Norton's format), and multiple musical guests. Lots of singing and dancing, audience participation.
The show is only an hour, but taping it took three or four hours.
The entourage included Mojica, his wife, his assistant, the seven actresses playing Coffin Joe's "brides," me, and a translator for me. We met in a cafe below Mojica's apartment, then loaded into a van. It took about 45 minutes to get to the Globo network studios. Once there, Mojica and his wife and assistant went into one dressing room. The seven brides, me and the translator went into another. Kind of weird having seven beautiful girls dressing and undressing in front of you, but that's show biz. I l learned on my first trip to Brazil that you have to leave your shyness at the door and get on with it.
Once we all got into costume (yes we all wore our character costumes), it was hurry up and wait. And wait. And wait.
Finally, they ushered us out of the dressing rooms to the backstage area. Mojica, of course, went on first. The brides followed him. My entrance would come later. I watched the show on a monitor backstage. Mojica was in costume, being very charismatic. He had the audience eating out of his hand. He and his wife did a skit where he pretended that something went wrong and she died. He was yelling "don't film this!" and "no cameras!" as if a terrible accident had really happened. Of course, it was all a put-on. She got up and they hugged, then Mojica went on with the interview. The brides waited on the side, on the bottom row of the audience "bleachers."
Another actress from a different movie came on. They showed a clip from her boring film. Yawn.
Mojica "directed" another skit with this actress, a male audience member and a male band member. It was a love triangle where the two men kill each other over the girl. Again, the closest English-language equivalent would be the Graham Norton Show. If you've seen the kind of skits Norton does with audience members, you will get the idea.
The musical guests included at least two bands. There was also an acrobatic act. Mojica and the actress sat on the stage throughout the program, watching and sometimes commenting on the other acts. Mojica was the star of the show. It kept coming back to him with skits and more interviews.
My translator was supposed to go on stage with me, but the show producers told him that he was absolutely not allowed on stage! I had to go out alone. No translator. In retrospect, it was the right decision. Having a translator tagging along would have been lame. But at the time, it seemed like a disastrous turn of events.
Finally, my big moment came. The host introduced me and I walked out onto the stage. Hundreds of people are towering above me in those high stadium seats. Live music blaring. Cameras all over.
Of course, the host started talking to me in Portuguese. I don't know how I did it, but I did most of the interview in Portuguese. When you're on national TV with millions of people watching, you just do what you got to do. So I opened my mouth and Portuguese came out. Don't ask me how.
The host said something, the audience got quiet, and a camera rolled up in front of me. Scary music started playing. I knew the host had just asked me to perform as Coffin Joe. So I did. I gave a blood-thirsty rant about how everyone would cower in fear before my supreme reign of violence, and they would all be cursed with anguish and pain!
Well, by golly, that crowd went nuts. They loved it! They were applauding and going crazy. I looked over at Mojica and he had the biggest grin on his face. He was just beaming. Man, seeing that look on his face made the whole trip worth it. It was like standup comics who would perform on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, hoping Johnny would give them "the wink" after they finished. For me, seeing Mojica's grin was like getting "the wink."
Next, the brides and I laid down on the floor of the stage to do a skit. We played dead while Mojica pretended to "resurrect" us. Then we rose like zombies. Well, the girls rose like zombies. I rose like Coffin Joe. I lead an assault on Mojica, the "zombie" girls behind me. We all ganged up on him, acting like we were going to claw him to pieces. He got up close to a camera and screamed "Nooo! Nooo!" while we clawed at him. Cut to a commercial.
I sat with the brides for the rest of the show, clapping and semi-dancing to the musical guests. There was a lot of music. It was like a gigantic party.
After the show was over, crew people were giving me a "thumbs up." That actually impressed me a lot. To those guys, the show is just another day at the office. I'm sure it takes a lot to excite them.
When it was all finished, we drove back to the cafe beneath Mojica's place. Mojica was telling people how much he loved my "curse." I hope that segment ends up on YouTube so I can see what I did.
You know what else Mojica was talking about? You're not going to believe this. He was going on and on about non other than - Matt and Nancy Jaycox!
Yes, he loves them! He could not stop praising the Coffin Joe doll they made. He was telling everyone about it. He wants me to give him their contact info. As I type this, he's probably dreaming about that doll! I think they are going to have to make him one, or they are liable to get cursed.
Mojica got on the phone, called Dennison Ramalho, and told him to get over there and take me to dinner. So Dennison came and took me to dinner. I love Dennison. He is a great guy with a sweet wife. We had dinner at Braz, a pizza parlor. Then we went to Dennison's apartment, where he showed me his prize Exorcismo Negro movie poster. It was exciting just seeing that poster! Then Dennison gave me this beautiful Coffin Joe book with tons of photos I have never seen before. It was published last year for a retrospective on Mojica. Then Dennison and his wife drove me back to my hotel and said goodbye. I think he would like to keep me here for a month, and I would like to oblige! But unfortunately, I must return to Missouri this weekend.
So there you have it. What a night. Wow.
Well, I'm glad Kentucky is still around, if only long enough for me to attend the Fright Night Film Fest. But 18 years in the Navy and I've never been to Brazil, so I am most jealous of Ray (and don't even get me started on appearing in a beloved film franchise)! Congrats!
Raymond, I am beaming with happiness for you! You lucky dog! I'm thrilled to read about all this, and I'm glad it's happening to you!
But dearest Ray, will Thy head fit through the doorway of the plane for your return trip?
How absolutely bloody marvelous for you! You know, this could be the start of a new career for you. Ya done good.
"Meek"(as proud as if you were kinfolk)
Well,that's it guys,the price of Raymond's autograph just went up !!!!
We're all proud of you Raymond !
Quote from: raycastile on August 09, 2008, 12:54:24 AM
You know what else Mojica was talking about? You're not going to believe this. He was going on and on about non other than - Matt and Nancy Jaycox!
Yes, he loves them! He could not stop praising the Coffin Joe doll they made. He was telling everyone about it. He wants me to give him their contact info. As I type this, he's probably dreaming about that doll! I think they are going to have to make him one, or they are liable to get cursed.
Oh..... crap....
Raymond, I am so happy for you! I can only imagine how incredible an experience this must have been. So how does it feel to be a superstar?
Wonderful, Ray, just wonderful. The rest of us can only fantasize about our horror heroes, but you have not only met yours you have impressed him and given back to him in the same manner in which he has given to you with a great performance. I am very happy for you, congratulations.
Greetings Mr. Castile,
Being new to the UMA and not having had the opportunity to personally meet any of my monster brethren & sisters, I must say this sounds like the coolest thing ever. Shamedly, I have not yet actually seen any of the Coffin Joe flicks! Have heard of them for years, but have just recently been thinking of tracking them down. I will definitely do so in the near future. In any event, I tip my hat off of my bald head, to you.
Your fellow cryptid fiend,
The Unknown Primate
Wow Raymond. That's the stuff dreams are made of. What can I say? Your in the zone brother. Just don't get too big for the UMA, or I will hunt you down and gouge your eyeballs out. But not before I break a beer bottle over your head. ;D
Bravo Ray! Glad to hear you're living the high life!
Did you get a chance to show Mojica your Date with Coffin Joe?
BK
Raymond, your long post about Altas Horas was one of the MOST delightful and fun-filled pieces of writing I've had the pleasure to read in many a day. I'd give a lot to have a recording of that whole show! Seeing you come on stage and rattle on in Portuguese would be a hoot and a half. Living the dream, my friend--I hope you are "journaling" and keeping a record of every moment. This thrill ride is onlly the beginning-- you are well on your way to becoming the toast of Brazilian horror! Missouri is gonna seem mighty tame. I'm sure Vincent Price, Missouri's OTHER horror icon, felt the same when he came home to visit.
Thank you everyone!
Here is an MTV page with a picture of me from the film:
http://mtv.uol.com.br/noticias08/node/94676 (http://mtv.uol.com.br/noticias08/node/94676)
There is nothing on that page relating to the premiere, though. I am hoping they will put some video up soon.
Here are some clips from the film.
Zé confronted by the ghost of one of his past victims:
http://video.globo.com/Videos/Player/Entretenimento/0,,GIM866349-7822-ENCARNACAO+DO+DEMONIO+O+ESPIRITO+DE+TERESINHA+VEM+ATRAS+DE+ZE+DO+CAIXAO,00.html
Zé beginning his journey into purgatory:
http://video.globo.com/Videos/Player/Entretenimento/0,,GIM866354-7822-ENCARNACAO+DO+DEMONIO+ZE+DO+CAIXAO+VAI+AO+PURGATORIO,00.html
A gruesome torture scene. WARNING: this is very graphic! Believe it!
http://video.globo.com/Videos/Player/Entretenimento/0,,GIM866351-7822-ENCARNACAO+DO+DEMONIO+A+SALA+DE+TORTURA,00.html
A short "making of" piece.
http://video.globo.com/Videos/Player/Entretenimento/0,,GIM866340-7822-BASTIDORES+DO+FILME+ENCARNACAO+DO+DEMONIO,00.html
I am back home in Missouri. Ugh!
Welcome home, Raymond, to Missouri--where reality, like rigor mortis, needs must set in. Acclimate slowly, my friend.
Could be worse----it could be raining and you've returned home to Iowa.
Thanks for taking us to those clips. I love the clip of the torture scene the most! :o
Glad you made it home safely (everything I know about Brazil, I learned from "Turistas" lol) and that you got to experience something so special. Welcome back!
Glad you're home safe and sound Raymond !!
And congratulations again on your achievement.
Welcome home Raymond to the beautiful state of Missouri - the show me state! And show us you did! Great to have you back on American soil even if it is in Missouri. ;D
Doesn't this whole story sound like it has the makings of some foreign-film light comedy or farce? The sort of film Francis Veber would make?
The basic plot is there: Nice guy from small midwestern town is mild-mannered reporter by day in his own country, and is also an international movie star in another? He could have two girlfriends: the Brazilian lingerie super-model who is high-maintenance, and the small-town librarian who would never believe his other life...but whom he secretly loves more...
Yes... yes...
Ray, call me. We should do lunch and figure out how we're gonna pitch this screenplay. Call Danny for pointers!
Matt
WOW! I'm late to the party. I wanted to say, "I can't believe it!"; but I can totally believe it. What an amazing, dream come true for you, Ray. I am so happy that it was such a success, and that the movie is going to be so big. You were born to do it, it's such a big part of you and your love for the character brought the opportunity to you. I am not sure how the whole cycle works, but it does work. Congratulations! ;D
Welcome back, Raymond! Great to hear that you made it home safely.
I was cleaning out things from the car, and found a real monster collectible treasure:
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I'm holding on to this baby, just in case... ;D
Quote from: poseablemonster on August 12, 2008, 06:33:27 PM
I was cleaning out things from the car, and found a real monster collectible treasure:
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I'm holding on to this baby, just in case... ;D
Good idea... but really-- shouldn't it be "Ray do Caixao"? or "Re' do Caixao"?
Quote from: poseablemonster on August 12, 2008, 06:33:27 PM
I was cleaning out things from the car, and found a real monster collectible treasure
Can we get a nice repro ala Phoenix candy boxes? ;D
Darn, I should have watermarked the scan! Now there will be repros all over the place! ;)
My autograph is a sure-fire way to lower the rent in any collection.
Meanwhile...
Here is a nice review of Encarnacao do Demonio courtesy of Twitch:
http://twitchfilm.net/site/view/embodiment-of-evil-review/ (http://twitchfilm.net/site/view/embodiment-of-evil-review/)
Hey, it even mentions me.
OK, here are some photos. I didn't take many, unfortunately. Most of these were taken by Dennison Ramalho.
Here I am in the parking garage, waiting for my cue to enter the theater at the premiere.
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They ushered me into this roped-off area where the press could take pictures of me while I posed.
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Here I am doing a print interview.
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This is Milhem Cortaz, the actor who plays Father Eugenio, a kind of "monk assassin" sworn to kill Zé do Caixão.
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Then Mojica entered with his seven "brides" from the film.
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I joined them and we all posed for photos.
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Here are some nice shots of Mojica and I just standing around in costume.
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Then we went inside the theater auditorium for the actual screening. The movie was showing on seven screens, but we only did a presentation in front of one.
Here I am, waiting to enter.
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The cast and crew lined up in front of the screen while Mojica made a speech. That's Dennison standing next to me in the AC/DC shirt.
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Everyone applauded many times.
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And then we watched the movie! I didn't get any photos of the parties afterward. But there were plenty of cameras going off, so I'm sure photos of the post-screening events will find their way online before long.
Dear Brother, RAYMOND,
... Welcome, back, to North America!
... I read the entire article, and, I didn't find, even, a single mention, of "me"... of you, yes, but, not, of "me"... or, did you say that there was, just, to get me, to use my literacy super-prowess, developed, by EVELYN WOOD?
... Seriously, "What becomes a Legend most?" Having RAYMOND CASTILE, by your side! You look like FATHER & SON!
... KONG-RATULATIONS, on a Job, well-done! I prefer my Jobs, Medium-Rare! They're both BLOODY GOOD!
EXANIMO EVERNOW,
TIMMY & THE BARON & FRIENDS, B.G.G.
I'm slowly building a nice little network of friends in Sao Paulo.
Here is my aforementioned friend, Dennison Ramalho, standing next to me at the premiere. He is a great guy. You see, he is even holding my stuff for me, since I can't grip anything with those nails.
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Here is my friend Livia Furlan. She is a lawyer for the Pirelli Tire company. That's the building where she works behind her.
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I think I am in the doghouse with Livia. I was supposed to meet her Friday, but instead I stayed out until 1:30 a.m. with Mojica and Dennison. Whoops! Ah well.
Just as I took this picture, Livia's boss walked up the sidewalk behind her (you can't see her boss in the shot). Livia had taken a long lunch with me. Busted!
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This is my friend, Henrique, the Glasslite King.
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He is a collectible toy dealer. He is "the man" when it comes to 1980s Glasslite toys like the rare Dracula series. In the photo above, he is holding a game from that series. Here are some more pictures of it:
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Here are some Glasslite Dracula toys I bought from Henrique:
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I only paid for one of the Dracula figures. Henrique threw in the second figure for free because he is a huge Zé do Caixão fan. I told him no, no, no, I couldn't. But he said yes, yes, yes and insisted that I take it. Then he asked me to autograph a third Glasslite Dracula figure (I told you he is the Glasslite King). I hated to deface a rare toy, but he insisted! So I signed it on the back, "To my friend Henry, from Raymond Castile (young Zé do Caixão)." He was tickled.
I'm also getting pretty friendly with an actor/musician named Rubens Mello. He has a part in the film as one of Zé's disciples. When he met me at the premiere, he snuck up behind me and surprised me. Then he kissed my hand and said, "I love this guy!" You can't beat that for a greeting. Mojica's daughter, Lizvamp, took photos of Rubens and I together, but I don't have them.
Here is a picture I took in 2006 that shows Rubens on the right.
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So those are the people I like to hang around with in Sao Paulo!
On Paulista Ave., there is a famous park called Trianon.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2758377093_e7fced7d87_o.jpg)
Mojica used it as a location for Awakening of the Beast. It is very lush, as you can see in this daylight shot:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/2758377409_ab21ec585b_o.jpg)
Dennison told me it is also famous for being the home of a demon! People have reported seeing a one-legged black boy who appears and disappears out of nowhere. I don't think he's supposed to be the ghost of a once-living child. Dennison said he is a "demon," some kind of mythical figure that exists to cause mischief. Lots of people have claimed to have encountered him. But there is a catch - he only comes out at night!
The park is kind of spooky in the daytime, let alone at night. It has a dense, isolated, jungle-like atmosphere.
So what did I do? What else. I went to Trianon Park at night, searching for the demon! In a rain storm, no less!
Here are the shots I took. I don't see a demon in any of them. Those white blobs are not "orbs." They are rain drops on the lens!
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2370/2758377983_f6611c8aae_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/2759217414_f3d47db1db_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3158/2759217580_a6c5d753e0_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/2758378579_664c829553_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2759217664_44045628f5_o.jpg)
That is a spooky place! But no demons. I guess I scared him away. I hope he didn't follow me home...
To finish up, here are a couple shots of Sao Paulo near my hotel:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3152/2758346839_aa34187b9a_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3067/2759186052_1d899fb901_o.jpg)
Here is a famous art museum on Paulista Ave. It has a pretty nice collection, including works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, Bosch, and many other top-tier artists.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2759186152_e8946b2290_o.jpg)
And finally we have this odd mascot on Paulista Ave. I'm not sure what he was advertising. Martial arts lessons? I got a kick out of seeing him every day.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/2759185872_09efd434c5_o.jpg)
Whoa, look at those photos! Coffin Joe overload. :o
Raymond, it's very cool that you're making all these connections in Brazil. Your name and your work is getting spread around, you have a pretty friend/potential love interest who is a lawyer, and you can even speak and understand quite a bit of Portuguese. You may laugh now, but you know, one day you may very well become our loss and Brazil's gain...
Congratulations again, Raymond! Você está aparecendo, e não está desaparecendo.
Great photos, Raymond.
Very nice, looks like it was a dream come true.
Thanks for sharing those pics of you & Mojica together. Ray, you truly are a blessed man.
Amazingly cool, Raymond!
Thanks Raymond, those pics were awesome!
I noticed you and Mojica have different medalions? Please forgive my ignorance as I have only seen very little of Coffin Joe. Does he wear different ones in the movies and do the symbols on them mean anything? Just curious and with all this going on, you have peaked my interest in these movies.
BK
I'm sorry I did not answer this sooner. Yes, Mojica and I are wearing different medallions. Mine is just something I bought at a costume shop. It was the best I could find back in 2004 when I put together my costume. (Yes, the costume I wore at the premiere was the one I made, not one provided by the studio.) Mojica is wearing the authentic prop medallion from the film. Coffin Joe's medallion has changed over the years. He did not wear a medallion in the first two films. He started wearing it in the third film, The Strange World of Coffin Joe. He wore the same medallion in the fourth film, Awakening of the Beast. The medallion changed in Black Exorcism and changed again (I think) in Hallucinations of a Deranged Mind. The one he wears in the current film is brand new.
Quote from: michblk on August 13, 2008, 11:56:38 AM
Thanks Raymond, those pics were awesome!
I noticed you and Mojica have different medalions? Please forgive my ignorance as I have only seen very little of Coffin Joe. Does he wear different ones in the movies and do the symbols on them mean anything? Just curious and with all this going on, you have peaked my interest in these movies.
BK
Quote from: raycastile on August 18, 2008, 11:09:53 PM
I'm sorry I did not answer this sooner.
No problem Ray, this is a big forum and things can get overlooked easily. Thanks for replying!
BK
Ray, what a blast you must have had! You'll be in afterglow for months to come.
Thanks for posting the pics.
Hey Ray! What happened to the other medallions? Does he still have them or are they at a museum somewhere?
Quote from: SpankRamen on August 20, 2008, 05:06:50 PM
Hey Ray! What happened to the other medallions? Does he still have them or are they at a museum somewhere?
I don't know. I kind of doubt he has them, or else he would wear them now and then.
Quote from: raycastile on August 20, 2008, 05:37:03 PM
I don't know. I kind of doubt he has them, or else he would wear them now and then.
Yeah, he probably doesn't. If I remember correctly, he had one of the old costumes on display at the Zé do Caixão Museum, but the medallion on it was new and looked completely different from those used in the films.
Raymond. Those pics are as amazing as is your story. This is the thread that never ceases to amaze. I wish I could take you to the Waffle House. ;)
I heard from Livia in Brazil Saturday. She e-mailed me to tell me she opened a magazine and saw my face inside. Then she took the subway to work and saw me again! She took a picture to show me. This is part of some kind of big display (she called it an "exhibit") they have set up in the subway to promote the film.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/2790857191_32abfe6f3d_o.jpg)
So every day on her way to and from work, there I am. There is no escaping my all-seeing gaze.
Double post.
Quote from: fmofmpls on August 23, 2008, 08:24:34 PM
Raymond. Those pics are as amazing as is your story. This is the thread that never ceases to amaze. I wish I could take you to the Waffle House. ;)
He's become a subway ad, Terry. He is beyond Waffle House. Now he is Waffle Kingdom.
Dearest NICOLE & TERRY,
... So, does this mean, that, RAYMOND has "to waffle", about his next career move?
... So, RAY is getting plastered all over the subway?! What's so special about that?!
... I've been plastered, on the subway, on numerous occasions, and, even, barfed my SUBWAY... So I refueled, at THE WAFFLE HOUSE... The most such antics got me was a Guest-Spot, on THE WILD KINGDOM: THE CONCRETE JUNGLE...
... Hmmmm, ... "barfed my SUBWAY"?!!! Is that how JARED lost all that weight? Can we all say "BULIMIA", Boys & Girls?
Hi-Ho - On to break-Fast; GOLDEN CORRAL, Here I come!
EXANIMO EVERNOW,
BARON "IT'S A TOSS-UP" Von WAFFLESTEIN, B.G.G.{Hmmm; :'( no hurling emoticon}
I'm telling you guys this Castile kid is gonna be big !!! He's way past Waffles !
We are talking Raymond Castile action figures ,lunchboxes, Halloween costumes !
The sky's the limit !!!!!
All kidding aside, looks good on you Ray.
Quote from: BARON TIMOTHEUS BGG on August 24, 2008, 07:27:45 AM
... So, RAY is getting plastered all over the subway?! What's so special about that?!
:D :D :D
Quote from: avenger on August 24, 2008, 12:44:02 PM
We are talking Raymond Castile action figures ,lunchboxes, Halloween costumes !
(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg138/coffinjoefan/RayLunch.jpg)
Perfect for children of all ages!
Bravo Nicole !!! I didn't think anybody read that post.
Hehehe. I never miss a thing. :D
But you know, they probably should be releasing some merchandise over in Brazil soon, and you never know what they might make. It's just the matter of getting ahold of any of it, that's the problem. Hmm...I wonder if we could get Raymond to persuade his girlfriend to do some shopping for us. ;)
I love the lunch box! But I want one with Mojica on it! Maybe with a picture of Oaxiac Odez gnawing on his dinner.
Quote from: Nicole on August 24, 2008, 05:10:50 PM
(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg138/coffinjoefan/RayLunch.jpg)
Perfect for children of all ages!
Here is a report I wrote for Dread Central:
http://www.dreadcentral.com/story/exclusive-embodiment-evil-premiere-report (http://www.dreadcentral.com/story/exclusive-embodiment-evil-premiere-report)
Thanks for sharing your report, Raymond. Beautifully written!
I'm so used to these films being virtually unknown outside of Brazil, that the idea of EoE actually getting a theatrical release in our country seems like some kind of dream. But if they do ever show it here in my neck of the woods, have no doubt, I will go dressed in full costume and be the first person in line!
Quote from: raycastile on August 25, 2008, 03:25:47 AM
I love the lunch box! But I want one with Mojica on it! Maybe with a picture of Oaxiac Odez gnawing on his dinner.
It's time for you to accept the fact that you have fans who may prefer to have Coffin Ray on their lunch boxes. You may not like it, but that's just how it is.
Sorry, but this had to be done.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehOr6-IGsLU
Bobby, thanks for reminding me of why I hate having pictures on the internet.
Quote from: Nicole on August 25, 2008, 02:24:18 PM
Bobby, thanks for reminding me of why I hate having pictures on the internet.
Somebody might put it on a lunchbox. ;D
Great video, Bobby. But how could you leave out a picture of Ray as the Easter Bunny?
Some things are just too horrible to be shown--even on the Internet.
"Meek"(Tell me about the rabbits, George.)
Quote from: Meek on August 25, 2008, 09:24:19 PM
Some things are just too horrible to be shown--even on the Internet.
"Meek"(Tell me about the rabbits, George.)
Sure, what rabbits you wanna hear about, Meek? ;)
George
Bobby, you have WAY too much time on your hands.
Quote from: raycastile on August 25, 2008, 10:41:56 PM
Bobby, you have WAY too much time on your hands.
lol, that took about 20 minutes to make. I read the thread and that song popped in my head, the pics were mostly all here...
Quote from: mjaycox on August 25, 2008, 09:07:31 PM
But how could you leave out a picture of Ray as the Easter Bunny?
No, Matt. Don't give him more ideas! :o :D
Quote from: Toy Ranch on August 25, 2008, 02:37:26 PM
Somebody might put it on a lunchbox. ;D
No lunchbox discussion is complete without my favorite lunchbox song of all time. Back when MM was good. Unfortunately, you'll have to watch it directly from YouTube's site as Universal Music Group had disabled sharing of this product. :(
Click to view - http://tinyurl.com/5qoyyl
Quote from: fmofmpls on August 26, 2008, 08:03:30 AM
Back when MM was good.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/bloodylamer/bastardly-photos/0505/album21/marilyn-manson05260601.jpg)
:D :D :D :D :D The beautiful people. The beautiful people. Not Brian Warner anyways.
So is this because of Ray's Coffin Joe cameo?
http://www.thelopezfamilyonline.com/play.php?first=Raymond&last=Castile
Before I cast my vote, who's his running mate?
Well, I guess I better start handing stickers out, then...
(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg138/coffinjoefan/VoteForNicole2.jpg)
Quote from: poseablemonster on August 26, 2008, 07:12:17 PM
So is this because of Ray's Coffin Joe cameo?
http://www.thelopezfamilyonline.com/play.php?first=Raymond&last=Castile
I knew this had to be a joke when they said people were supporting "a candidate no one has ever heard of." Obviously not me.
My staff will begin the vetting process. It involves electric knives, hungry rats, a lead pipe and other scientific instruments.
Quote from: Nicole on August 27, 2008, 12:20:02 AM
Well, I guess I better start handing stickers out, then...
(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg138/coffinjoefan/VoteForNicole2.jpg)
Quote from: raycastile on August 27, 2008, 01:31:43 AM
My staff will begin the vetting process. It involves electric knives, hungry rats, a lead pipe and other scientific instruments.
If you're going to leave me in a room with all those things, I'm assuming your staff are expendable, then? Oh, this sounds like a lot of fun!
But on a serious note... has this thread gone off-topic, or what? I should apologize for starting it all with the lunch box thing. Sorry about that. I'll try to keep it focused, from now on.
Now, let's get back to talking about this delightful torture-porn movie that Raymond was in.
Hehehe... Just kidding. Juuust kidding.
It's OK Nicole, we're all about off-topic.
Quote from: Nicole on August 27, 2008, 02:08:03 AM
If you're going to leave me in a room with all those things, I'm assuming your staff are expendable, then? Oh, this sounds like a lot of fun!
Actually, my staff IS expendable! And they know it!
How the hell did I miss all this!!!???
Oh Ray, my sincere apologies for being mum on this. I was away from my computer for a while earlier this month and for some reason just never saw this thread!
I just read the whole thing...and wow.
I am beaming with pride that I KNOW Coffin Joe.
Ray, I know this was a dream come true for you...and what a great story. How a favorite character inspired an amazing costume which impressed the right person which landed you in the middle of a surreal dream.
Where can you go from here my friend?
You'll always be Coffin Ray to me. And my friend.
Deliriously happy for you (and yes, we show folk like to get dressed and undressed in front of each other...)
LOL.
Thanks Professor! Feel free to get undressed in front of me at your convenience.
Now on to other news...
That show I was on, Altas Horas, will air Sept. 13. Maybe someone here gets a Brazilian satellite channel that carries it. If not, no problem. I'm sure it will be all over YouTube within hours.
I found out that the actress who was on the show plugging her romantic comedy was Alessandra Negrini. I had never heard of her, but apparently she is a huge star. Do a Google search and see what I mean. If you do an image search, you are going to get an eye full. Guys, don't do it when your wives are watching.
Quote from: raycastile on August 27, 2008, 11:42:15 PM
Thanks Professor! Feel free to get undressed in front of me at your convenience.
Whoa, who knew Ray was so creepy? :o :D
Quote from: Nicole on August 28, 2008, 01:23:48 AM
Whoa, who knew Ray was so creepy? :o :D
If there's anyone out there who doesn't know by now that I'm creepy, I'm just not trying hard enough!
Ah, you ain't show folk, so you just don't understand.
Hey, here's a cute little blurb about me on a Brazilian site:
http://vejasaopaulo.abril.com.br/red/blogs/terracopaulistano/2008/08/ih-pessoal-chegou-o-zezinho-do-caixo.shtml (http://vejasaopaulo.abril.com.br/red/blogs/terracopaulistano/2008/08/ih-pessoal-chegou-o-zezinho-do-caixo.shtml)
Here's the photo from that page:
(http://vejasaopaulo.abril.com.br/red/terraco/mojica_cover.jpg)
I like that shot! It's a keeper.
Quote from: raycastile on August 28, 2008, 01:31:07 AM
If there's anyone out there who doesn't know by now that I'm creepy, I'm just not trying hard enough!
You're not trying hard enough. You need to grow those nails back out again. ;D
Quote from: raycastile on August 28, 2008, 01:31:07 AM
Ah, you ain't show folk, so you just don't understand.
Don't forget that we visual artists also see our fair share of undressed people. ;) Yes, I understand it's not supposed to be a sexual thing. It's just the way you worded that sentence made it sound so suggestive to me, that I couldn't help but pick on you for it. Gotta be like me, and start chosing your words more wisely, you know?
Quote from: raycastile on August 28, 2008, 02:21:23 AM
(http://vejasaopaulo.abril.com.br/red/terraco/mojica_cover.jpg)
I like that shot! It's a keeper.
QFT
Quote from: raycastile on August 28, 2008, 02:21:23 AM
Hey, here's a cute little blurb about me on a Brazilian site:
http://vejasaopaulo.abril.com.br/red/blogs/terracopaulistano/2008/08/ih-pessoal-chegou-o-zezinho-do-caixo.shtml (http://vejasaopaulo.abril.com.br/red/blogs/terracopaulistano/2008/08/ih-pessoal-chegou-o-zezinho-do-caixo.shtml)
What does Zezinho mean?
Quote from: Toy Ranch on August 28, 2008, 05:56:53 AM
What does Zezinho mean?
In Portuguese, "Zinho" is a suffix that means "son of." So by calling him Zezinho, they are calling him the son of Zé.
Ah, that's nice. I was afraid they were calling him "Geek de Caixo" or something ;D
Quote from: Toy Ranch on August 28, 2008, 07:07:57 AM
Ah, that's nice. I was afraid they were calling him "Geek de Caixo" or something ;D
No Bobby, that's what we call him here at UMA. ;D
Ah, so "Zihno" means "son of" just like in Russian where "vitch" means the same;you can make up your own joke using "vitch".
Back in the bad old days of High School one of my friends was writing a detective story and the detective's name was "Sananavitch".
"Meek"
Whoa!
It's a total keeper! In fact, I am keeping that as well.
Heck, Ray it should be on the front page of the Gallery of Monster Toys Website and your avatar for every group you belong in.
This is how I choose to remember you from now on.
Awesome.
Quote from: raycastile on August 28, 2008, 02:21:23 AM
Hey, here's a cute little blurb about me on a Brazilian site:
http://vejasaopaulo.abril.com.br/red/blogs/terracopaulistano/2008/08/ih-pessoal-chegou-o-zezinho-do-caixo.shtml (http://vejasaopaulo.abril.com.br/red/blogs/terracopaulistano/2008/08/ih-pessoal-chegou-o-zezinho-do-caixo.shtml)
Here's the photo from that page:
(http://vejasaopaulo.abril.com.br/red/terraco/mojica_cover.jpg)
I like that shot! It's a keeper.
Quote from: ProfGriffin on August 28, 2008, 11:31:12 AM
Heck, Ray it should be on the front page of the Gallery of Monster Toys Website and your avatar for every group you belong in.
I hadn't thought about that. That would make an awesome avatar.
(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg138/coffinjoefan/CRIcon.jpg)
Too bad he'll probably never change it, though. :-[
Quote from: Nicole on August 28, 2008, 02:13:52 PM
I hadn't thought about that. That would make an awesome avatar.
Too bad he'll probably never change it, though. :-[
Well, he doesn't like dramas.
Quote from: poseablemonster on August 28, 2008, 02:57:18 PM
Well, he doesn't like dramas.
LOL! That's right Andy. And don't you forget it either. :D
Quote from: fmofmpls on August 28, 2008, 05:01:17 PM
And don't you forget it either. :D
Don't forget what? :-\ :D
Quote from: Nicole on August 28, 2008, 02:13:52 PM
I hadn't thought about that. That would make an awesome avatar.
(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg138/coffinjoefan/CRIcon.jpg)
Too bad he'll probably never change it, though. :-[
Nicole - YOU should use this as YOUR avatar. Partly for obvious reasons (decipleship and all that) but also because, while I LOVE the technology and coolness of your current "Heath/Joker" avatar, I can't look at it because it makes me dizzy. (Urp) Anyone else get motion-sick from that? :P
Creepy Jeff
(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg138/coffinjoefan/meray.jpg)
Sorry, Jeff. I tried, but it's just too weird. Thanks for the suggestion, though. :-\
Well, I'm feeling a bit sad since I deleted my animated avatar. :'( Here's a picture of Mojica, to help brighten the mood.
(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg138/coffinjoefan/0146v10527-EXH00.jpg)
The Force is with him. :)
The look on Mojica's face is priceless. Agh, these Star Wars people!
Quote from: raycastile on August 28, 2008, 11:10:15 PM
Agh, these Star Wars people!
Don't like Star Wars, eh? Are you more of a Trekkie, Mr. Castile?
Quote from: CreepyJeff on August 28, 2008, 06:15:56 PM
while I LOVE the technology and coolness of your current "Heath/Joker" avatar, I can't look at it because it makes me dizzy. (Urp) Anyone else get motion-sick from that? :P
Okay, I slowed the animation down a bit, so it shouldn't be so seizure-inducing now. Hope that's better for ya. If not, please feel free to just skip past my posts. They usually do not contain any important information, anyway.
Oh, I like Star Wars just fine (REAL Star Wars, of course, not the new stuff).
But I'm really geeky fanatical about DOCTOR WHO!
I've even been known to carry a sonic screwdriver on my person, just in case of emergencies. Ask Matt and Andy. They've seen it.
Yep, it's true.
Ah Raymond,
Star Wars and Doctor Who ? Maybe we ARE related !!!
Quote from: Nicole on August 29, 2008, 01:29:51 AM
Okay, I slowed the animation down a bit, so it shouldn't be so seizure-inducing now. Hope that's better for ya. If not, please feel free to just skip past my posts. They usually do not contain any important information, anyway.
Hey Nicole - out of love and respect for you...shut up. ;D I wouldn't skip past your ALWAYS entertaining and enjoyable posts for anything. I'll just take dramamine and all will be well. Plus the extra caffeine will help me type faster. 8)
Creepy Jeff
Great thread! I enjoyed reading it and seeing the pics!
Verrr nize Ray!
Nicole ,I thought your animation was great !!
Quote from: CreepyJeff on August 29, 2008, 01:04:53 PM
I wouldn't skip past your ALWAYS entertaining and enjoyable posts for anything.
Aw, thank you, Jeff. You flatter me.
Quote from: raycastile on August 29, 2008, 02:55:29 AM
I've even been known to carry a sonic screwdriver on my person, just in case of emergencies. Ask Matt and Andy. They've seen it.
When I read that, I thought of that drink with vodka and Gatorade, and I pictured you carrying a cocktail around with you everywhere. Just in case of emergencies, you know? :D
Quote from: avenger on August 29, 2008, 03:35:07 PM
Nicole ,I thought your animation was great !!
Thanks, Avenger. That puts a smile on my face! ;D
Delighted to be of service,m'lady!
Quote from: raycastile on August 29, 2008, 02:55:29 AM
Oh, I like Star Wars just fine (REAL Star Wars, of course, not the new stuff).
But I'm really geeky fanatical about DOCTOR WHO!
I've even been known to carry a sonic screwdriver on my person, just in case of emergencies. Ask Matt and Andy. They've seen it.
I do that too! I cary one of the new ones as a pen light when I go to see patients. When they ask me who I am, I say: "I'm the doctor!" with a big toothie grin. (hey look-- my education cost me over 200 grand. It better come with some perks!)
Matt
Here is a video WITH SUBTITLES of Mojica at a press conference, talking about the many trials and tribulations of trying to bring the third Coffin Joe movie to the screen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5m3mbvTKoQ
Here are some theater lobby displays.
This is a big floor decal. The shovel looks real, but it is part of the decal. I saw one just like this in the middle of a theater lobby, but I did not get a picture of it. I found this shot on flickr. It's probably the exact same one I saw. Looks like the same tiled floor.
(http://stateofhorror.com/encarnacaofloor.jpg)
Now here is a picture Dennison sent me a couple months ago. That's him on the left. These big hand displays are in theaters all over Sao Paulo. I wish I had one as a souvenir!
(http://stateofhorror.com/mojicabighand2.jpg)
Twitch.com has posted some photos of Mojica appearing this weekend at the Venice International Film Festival. He looks like he's having a good time!
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3116/2820150313_0c6dcb6fba_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/2820150349_82ef04b8a8_o.jpg)
I sure hope the producers are busy lining up some U.S. distribution deals!
Theatrical, DVD, satellite, Viewmaster reels, flip books, whatever they can do!
Here is an interview someone conducted with Mojica in Venice. A man off-camera is translating in English. I think it is his son, Cro.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWQE6F9_9DA
As barreiras da língua são uma coisa difícil a superar, né?
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=u2zW61q3S24
Uheeeeee! uheeeeEEEE!!!
Whoa, who knew Dee Snyder could speak Portuguese? :o :D
Bobby...
That was...errr...divine. :P
Whatever floats your boat
Quote from: avenger on September 05, 2008, 01:19:50 PM
Whatever floats your boat
Man - if that's what floats Bobby's boat I hope the S.O.B. sinks! ;D
I thought that since the title is "Here in Brazil" that we should broaden our Brazilian experience to include hairy drag hobos. Coffin Joe is scary, but that...
is positively frightening !
Yeah, I hear hairy drag hobos have become a real scourge in Brazil lately....;)
George
You don't think it's a film for the Brazilian Dept.of Tourism,do you ?
If it is ,it's not working.
I finally updated my Diary do Demonio web site to include my latest Coffin Joe adventure:
[url]http://www.stateofhorror.com/demonio.html[/url}
Paging Raymond Castile!
It's been a while. Have you heard any more news about EoE getting a release stateside? A future DVD release, maybe? Merchandising news? Inquiring minds want to know.
Also, I found this photo on the net, though for the life of me, I can't remember where...
(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg138/coffinjoefan/2746298163_2be115d9d8_o.jpg)
Any idea what Mojica is being honored here for? I can't read it. Could this be some kind of Brazilian equivalent to a star on the Hollywood walk of fame?
No, I haven't heard anything about distribution. That photo must be recent, since he's wearing the medallion from the new movie, and his beard is dyed black, which he did the first week of August.
Here is an interview with me conducted last week:
http://revistazingu.blogspot.com/2008/10/djmm-entrevistacomraycastile.html (http://revistazingu.blogspot.com/2008/10/djmm-entrevistacomraycastile.html)
Um... one catch...it's in Portuguese. But because I am so endlessly fascinating, you will want to read it anyway.
It is part of this set of interviews connected to Embodiment of Evil:
http://revistazingu.blogspot.com/2008/10/entrevistas.html (http://revistazingu.blogspot.com/2008/10/entrevistas.html)
Of course, they are all in Portuguese.
Here is a subtitled version of the Embodiment of Evil trailer:
http://www.gomorrahy.com/images/embodiment_of_evil_estr2.mov (http://www.gomorrahy.com/images/embodiment_of_evil_estr2.mov)
I'm surprised it's taken this long for a subtitled version to surface.
By the way, the official movie web site is in English now. It's extremely cool, so take a look:
http://www.encarnacaododemonio.com.br/site?lg=en (http://www.encarnacaododemonio.com.br/site?lg=en)
Quote from: raycastile on October 08, 2008, 12:13:00 AM
Here is an interview with me conducted last week:
http://revistazingu.blogspot.com/2008/10/djmm-entrevistacomraycastile.html (http://revistazingu.blogspot.com/2008/10/djmm-entrevistacomraycastile.html)
Um... one catch...it's in Portuguese. But because I am so endlessly fascinating, you will want to read it anyway.
Great interview and very telling. Thanks for sharing it. ;D
La Cosa magazine in Argentina has a little interview with me in their December issue. They sent me the page as a pdf, which I then converted to the jpg seen below. They said they would also send me a hardcopy of the issue when it comes out. I think this was one of the interviews I did at the premiere.
(http://stateofhorror.com/coffinrayarticle.jpg)
After translating this, I see that I mentioned this year's Rondo awards in Louisville and my presentation to Michael Schlesinger. So I managed to give the Rondos a little international publicity. Ha!
That text is a bear to read at my 1280x800 screen resolution, but that title is pure awesome. I'm going to say it... Rubens Mello, eat your heart out. :D
Rubens and I actually communicate quite a bit on Orkut and through email. He sent me some CDs a few weeks ago. He's a really good guy, one of the best guys I met in Brazil. And internet savvy. So you never know, he might pop in here one day!
Quote from: raycastile on November 06, 2008, 12:49:57 AM
Rubens and I actually communicate quite a bit on Orkut and through email. He sent me some CDs a few weeks ago. He's a really good guy, one of the best guys I met in Brazil. And internet savvy. So you never know, he might pop in here one day!
I've talked to him through YT a couple of times, and he seems like a pretty nice guy. I joke, but I know there's only one sucessor to the Coffin Joe character. Why don't you invite him to join us? We need more guys in top hats and capes... er, I mean we need more CJ fans in this group.