Monday, July 25, 2011

TOY MASTERS documentary preview premieres at San Diego Comic Con 2011



TOY MASTERS, the new documentary feature film from Urban Archipelago was previewed at San Diego Comic Con on Friday night in front of a roaring crowd of fans in Hall H. The film chronicles the rise and fall of MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, the billion dollar toy and entertainment franchise. The exclusive 11 minute preview from Comic Con is now available online at the film's official site and also on facebook.



The film is produced and directed by Roger Lay, Jr (RAY ROMANO'S 95 MILES TO GO, CHRYSALIS) and features interviews with some of the key personnel responsible for every incarnation of the toys, animated shows, comic books, film, and live events. Visit the film's official site for more details.

Monday, November 1, 2010

CHRYSALIS: Now Available on the Playstation Network...



Ray Bradbury's Chrysalis is now available for rent and purchase on the Sony Playstation Network. PS3 owners can now watch the film through the popular online gaming and digital media delivery service from Sony Computer Entertainment. The PS3 Network is one of the fastest growing digital media services in the world with over 50 million registered PlayStation Network accounts worldwide. Ray Bradbury's Chrysalis was the recipient of the Best Feature Award at the International Horror and Science Fiction Film Festival and is also available on DVD from E1 Entertainment.

Monday, October 11, 2010

CHRYSALIS Event at Hollywood Xpo in Universal City...


From Page to Screen: Making Ray Bradbury's Chrysalis:

Producer Roger Lay, Jr., composer Brandon Moore, and the cast of Ray Bradbury's Chrysalis join the line up of guests for the 2010 edition of Hollywood Xpo at Universal City on Saturday October 16.

Take an inside look at the making of the latest feature film based on the works of internationally acclaimed author Ray Bradbury. Originally published more than 60 years ago in the pages of the pulp classic magazine, Amazing Stories, and in Bradbury's classic anthology S is for Space -- Chrysalis now makes it to the screen in this feature film adaptation from Urban Archipelago Films.

The panel will be moderated by New York Times Best Selling Author Marc Scott Zicree ( The Twilight Zone Companion, Magic Time). Cast and crew will be on hand to sign DVDs, CD soundtracks, and limited edition posters of the film immediately after the panel.

For more details and ticket info visit the official Hollywood Xpo site.

Ray Bradbury's Chrysalis at Hollywood Xpo

Saturday October 16 / 3:15 P.M.

Universal Studios Hilton

Friday, September 17, 2010

CHRYSALIS DVD signing at Los Angeles Comic Book and Sci-Fi Convention



CHRYSALIS cast and crew members will be signing the recently released DVD as well as the officials soundtrack album, and Posters on Sunday September 19 at the Shrine Auditorium as part of the Los Angeles Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention. Visit the convention's official site for more details.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

2010 Edition of The New Ray Bradbury Review Ships Sept 30



The 2010 edition of The New Ray Bradbury Review from Kent State Press is set for release on September 30th. This new edition gives readers a look at the process of adapting Bradbury stories to film. The book features insightful essays by Jon Eller and Producer Roger Lay Jr, who chronicles the making of A Piece of Wood and Chrysalis. It also includes a fragment of Bradbury's "lost" screenplay for The Chrysalis as well as conceptual art and photos from the Urban Archipelago Films production of Ray Bradbury's Chrysalis. You can pre-order your copy now from Amazon.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Inside Pulse takes a look at CHRYSALIS on DVD...



Head on over to Inside Pulse Movies for an in depth review of the newly released CHRYSALIS DVD from E1 Entertainment, Lightning Media, and Urban Archipelago Films. Reviewer Joe Corey shares his thoughts on the film and the multiple special features.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

A Conversation With Producer Roger Lay, Jr. on Slice of Sci-Fi...



Tune in to the this week's episode of Slice of Sci-Fi on Sirius and XM Digital Satellite Radio for a conversation with Producer Roger Lay, Jr -- who discusses his work on "Ray Bradbury's Chrysalis" and the upcoming Documentary Film "Toy Masters". You can also visit their official site to listen to the show right now.