http://www.thepetitionsite.com/614/696/050/urge-a-tv-network-to-give-the-sixth-gun-a-home/
Target: Television Executives
Sponsored by: Jerry

Because The Sixth Gun Deserves a “Shot”…

Oni Press publishes one of the best comic books on the shelves–The Sixth Gun. Written by Cullen Bunn, drawn by Brian Hurtt, and colored by Bill Crabtree, this comic book explores a fantastic world set in the old west, in which six pistols possess dark powers.

Nominated for two Eisner Awards and three Harvey Awards, The Sixth Gun has built loyal fans and has received widespread critical acclaim. NBC ordered a pilot based on the popular series, but then passed on the show, which was being developed for primetime by the great Carlton Cuse (executive producer and screenwriter for the television series Lost). The Sixth Gun already has a fantastic cast, a wonderful script, but needs a new home!

Let’s help The Sixth Gun get the attention of TV executives. Sign this petition and show just how much we want this comic book to come to life!

“The Six” by Adam WarRock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eHh1rgsiI-E

Sixth Gun Trailer by Adam Condal: http://vimeo.com/60272792

SIXTH GUN TRAILER from Adam Condal on Vimeo.

Don’t forget to follow their pages:

The East Official Page
Like Foxsearchlight on FB
Foxsearchlight on Tumblr
@Foxsearchlight on Twitter

Rarely do I watermark photos on this site but since the picture itself is being used as a fundraiser for a worthy cause, I didn’t want to give away the photo without the watermark. For only $3 minimum, you can download the photo from celebs4kids Peace Fund here: http://www.celebs4kids.org/gallery/celebrity/2368/Aldis-Hodge

celebs4kids is a fundraising initaitive of The PEACE Fund™

 
Source: Celeb4kids

The Sixth Gun pilot fires blanks at NBC

Fans of Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt’s Oni Press comic book series The Sixth Gun will be disappointed to hear that NBC has opted against picking up the show for a full season order, with Deadline revealing that the network has passed on the pilot, which has been executive produced by Carlton Cuse (Lost).

According to Deadline’s report, reaction towards the pilot “started off strong but lost steam as the pilot season progressed,” while the network has also chosen to pass on several other pilots, including Bloodline, The Gates, Joe, Joe and Jane, Holding Patterns, The Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives, The Gates and Hatfields & McCoys.

With The Sixth Gun failing to make it to series, The CW’s hit superhero show Arrow could still be joined by another comic book adaptation in the Fall, with ABC likely to make a decision on Joss Whedon’s Avengers spin-off Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in the coming days. The Hollywood Reporter has pegged the Marvel adaptation as the third most likely pilot to be picked up, behind CBS’ Beverly Hills Cop and Chuck Lorre’s new CBS sitcom Mom.

Source: Flickering Myth

This is Me: Aldis Hodge

Name: Aldis Hodge

Age: 26 | Occupation: Actor, “Leverage”

—————————————————————————

Although he is best known as Alec Hardison on TNT’s crime series “Leverage” (which sadly ended in December), Aldis Hodge has a mysterious appeal which makes us want to learn more about him. Plus, we already featured his brother who is also an actor!

Are there any characteristics of Alec’s that apply to you in real life? Or do you see yourself as a completely different person?

I am very much a completely different person, however Alec and I do share similar taste in sarcasm as well as a knack for wanting to do the right thing for people.

What about the more artistic side of Aldis? What kind of work do you produce as an artist and where do you hope to go with it?

I produce abstract paintings on canvases that I usually build and stretch myself. I hope to have them hanging in a gallery like LACMA or MOCA one day.

Last year we got the wonderful opportunity to also interview your brother, Edwin. Can you tell us, from your perspective, what it’s like being in the same industry as him? Have you two ever worked together, or is there a line between business and family?

We started off working together with print, “Sesame Street,” “Showboat” on Broadway, “Die Hard With a Vengeance”… the list goes on. He even did an episode of “Leverage.” This business has always been a family affair and will always continue to be.

When you’re not so busy on set, what do you give your time to? Any favorite hobbies or guilty pleasures?

Most of my time is spent designing watches, focusing on building an horology company, or trying to develop new tv or film productions.

If you had one day of complete freedom, what would you choose to do? Where would you go and with whom would you share it with, if anybody?

I get those days pretty often, most of which I simply choose to be lazy. But the other times I just kick it with my lady or my family.

Now we know you dipped your feet into acting since you were very young and have been occupied with that since then, but is there another skill you’ve always wanted to try or pickup?

As far as this industry goes, I’ve always wanted to be a writer. Now if only I could conquer my procrastination problem I might actually get there.

Because you were involved so early in age, you must have numerous accounts of experiences. Can you recall any that you just absolutely loved, or thought, “Whew, glad that’s over”?

I loved the entire “Leverage” experience, “Showboat,” and “Sesame Street” the most because they were all the most fertile teaching grounds for me during a time when I was often oblivious to the lessons until they snuck up on me. On the flip side, I recall a few auditions that I couldn’t wait to get done with. Dealing with rude casting directors is such a journey.

Do you see yourself continuing in this field, or do you have other goals you wish to pursue?

I’ve always said that I’m going to probably die in a director’s chair at 105 years old! I will always be in this business, but, that being said, this business is just one small facet of proof of my potential. I am much more beyond just this and I plan to explore as much of myself as possible (e.g. my pursuit of building watches, architecture, car design, jet design, etc…)

Is there any role you dream of playing, whether the role has already been played or is created by yourself?

I’ve always wanted to play a comic book character, but now that I’ve shot my new pilot called “The Sixth Gun” based off the graphic novel of the same title I can say that I have. Next thing on my list is to save the world from aliens or terrorists.

If you could go back in time, would you give yourself as a child any piece of advice on what to expect or what not to expect?

Practice patience, finish all of what you start, and keep promises to yourself.

Interview by Stephanie Kim

Photography by Vince Trupsin
Grooming by Angie Miller

“This is Me” is a self-styled online editorial featured exclusively on ZooeyMagazine.com

Source: Zooey Magazine

Michiel Huisman (Image Credit: HBO)

The Sixth Gun

Source: The Daily Quirk

By: Roscoe Pond

According to the ‘Albuquerque Journal: Santa Fe North’ newspaper on Mar. 5, 2013. A new NBC TV drama pilot called, “The Sixth Gun” will be filming at New Mexico in March & April of 2013. The production will shoot in the cities of Santa Fe, Galisteo, Las Cienega & Abiquiu. This TV pilot is of one of 11 dramas plus 16 added comedies that might be chosen for the 2013 Fall TV line up at NBC. The 5 major networks have slated more than 95 TV pilots which have already begun production in Los Angeles & around the U.S. “The Sixth Gun” production could employ in the state over 100 crew members, 20 principal actors plus more than 400 Background Extras. This TV show is of course part of the ‘western’ genre & might include Native Americans as part the casting process.

Source: Examiner
The ‘Screen Actors Guild’ (SAG) & the ‘American Federation of Television and Radio Artists’ (AFTRA) unions have merged. It will help both union actors & actresses get hired for TV pilot season each spring year. For many years – SAG & AFTRA were on opposite channels where producers & show-runners hired from one union or the other. AFTRA had produced more TV pilots in the last few years with their roster of acting talent. The merger was voted on by members of both unions so that the pool of acting talent can come from one joint union which is now SAG/AFTRA.

According to the official website of the “Hollywood Reporter” below is the breakdown of the NBC drama TV Pilot “The Sixth Gun.”

Logline: Based on the best-selling ‘Oni Press’ graphic novel – this supernatural Western follows the story of six mythical guns – each with its own other-worldly powers.

Cast: Laura Ramsey – Graham McTavish – Aldis Hodge – W. Earl Brown – Pedro Pascal – James LeGros – Chin Han.

Team: W. Ryan Condal – EP/showrunner Carlton Cuse (Lost) – EP Eric Gitter – Andy Borne.

Studio: Universal Television – Oni Press

Location: New Mexico

Magazines > Luxury Report Magazine-Montreal Ed. Vol 1 No 21

W. Earl Brown (Deadwood),Graham McTavish (The Hobbit) and Aldis Hodge (Leverage) have been cast in NBC’s drama pilot The Sixth Gun, a Carlton Cuse-produced adaptation of the Oni Press graphic novel. Written by Ryan Condal and directed byJeffrey Reiner, The Sixth Gun, produced by Uni TV, is a supernatural Western which follows the story of six mythical guns, each with its own other-worldly powers. Brown will play General Oliander Hume, an undead, foul mouthed, brilliant Confederate War General that has been imprisoned for 18 years in a magical coffin. McTavish, repped by Stone Manners Salners and manager Cheri Barner, will play Silas Hedgepeth, wielder of the Fourth Gun and General Hume’s most Loyal Lieutenant. Hodge, repped by Paradigm and Jason Priluck, plays Agent Mercer, a PI looking for the missing guns. Brown, repped by Greene & Assoc. and manager Lynn Rawlins, will next be seen in Gore Verbinski’s The Lone Ranger.

Source: Deadline