Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny
05-13-03 | 12:59 AM
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Tenacious D movie
http://www.billboard.com/bb/daily/ar...ent_id=1885407
"Its like a cream dream"
The script for the long-awaited Tenacious D feature film, "Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny," is about halfway complete, co-writer/director Liam Lynch tells Billboard.com. Shooting will hopefully begin by the end of the year for the film, which Lynch says "follows the stages the D had to go through, as well as one of their first character-building quests, to help prepare them to be the greatest band in the world."
Lynch says initial script ideas pitched from writers outside the D camp were "funny," but failed to capture the comedy rock duo's hard-luck essence. "Part of what is funny about the D is them being the underdogs and thinking they're awesome, but you're in the reality of what they actually are," he says.
Lynch, who directed the video for Tenacious D's "Tribute," eventually asked group member Jack Black if he could take a crack at a script. "I just said to Jack, 'nobody can tell you how to be the D. You guys are the D. Let's write it ourselves,'" he says. "We wrote six movie treatments and refined it into exactly the movie that everybody wanted to see and make."
"For the last four weeks, every night -- we don't even take one night out -- Jack comes over and we write all the dialog and jokes," Lynch continues. "We know what has to happen in every scene now, so it's just a matter of getting the wording right. It does have some wonderful fantasy sequences and some mystical sequences."
Music will naturally be a major part of the film, the soundtrack for which may double as the follow-up to Tenacious D's 2001 self-titled Epic debut. "As we're writing, we're recording all these little crumbs of song ideas," Lynch says. "There are obviously several musical scenes and some that are almost like a musical or a video. There are other scenes of them in their apartment working on a tune."
Lynch says initial script ideas pitched from writers outside the D camp were "funny," but failed to capture the comedy rock duo's hard-luck essence. "Part of what is funny about the D is them being the underdogs and thinking they're awesome, but you're in the reality of what they actually are," he says.
Lynch, who directed the video for Tenacious D's "Tribute," eventually asked group member Jack Black if he could take a crack at a script. "I just said to Jack, 'nobody can tell you how to be the D. You guys are the D. Let's write it ourselves,'" he says. "We wrote six movie treatments and refined it into exactly the movie that everybody wanted to see and make."
"For the last four weeks, every night -- we don't even take one night out -- Jack comes over and we write all the dialog and jokes," Lynch continues. "We know what has to happen in every scene now, so it's just a matter of getting the wording right. It does have some wonderful fantasy sequences and some mystical sequences."
Music will naturally be a major part of the film, the soundtrack for which may double as the follow-up to Tenacious D's 2001 self-titled Epic debut. "As we're writing, we're recording all these little crumbs of song ideas," Lynch says. "There are obviously several musical scenes and some that are almost like a musical or a video. There are other scenes of them in their apartment working on a tune."
"Its like a cream dream"
05-13-03 | 08:54 AM
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Only JB (and Kyle) can write the D. Great title too.
Only JB (and Kyle) can write the D. Great title too.
05-13-03 | 11:12 AM
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That's great news. Now when is the original series coming to DVD? I want my Tenacious DVD
That's great news. Now when is the original series coming to DVD? I want my Tenacious DVD
From the aforementioned article :
Luckily, fans won't have to wait too long for a glimpse of the D. Lynch just finished work on a double-DVD set, tentatively titled "Tenacious D - The Masterworks" and expected in September. The release compiles the duo's short-lived HBO series, music videos, some short films, a 90-minute concert from London's Brixton Academy, and a tour documentary.
"This is the package all D fans will want," Lynch says proudly. "I'm even sick of having things on so many different videotapes all over my house. Now everything will all be in one spot. We want it as much as the fans do."
05-13-03 | 01:07 PM
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From the aforementioned article :
Luckily, fans won't have to wait too long for a glimpse of the D. Lynch just finished work on a double-DVD set, tentatively titled "Tenacious D - The Masterworks" and expected in September. The release compiles the duo's short-lived HBO series, music videos, some short films, a 90-minute concert from London's Brixton Academy, and a tour documentary.
"This is the package all D fans will want," Lynch says proudly. "I'm even sick of having things on so many different videotapes all over my house. Now everything will all be in one spot. We want it as much as the fans do."
From the aforementioned article :
Luckily, fans won't have to wait too long for a glimpse of the D. Lynch just finished work on a double-DVD set, tentatively titled "Tenacious D - The Masterworks" and expected in September. The release compiles the duo's short-lived HBO series, music videos, some short films, a 90-minute concert from London's Brixton Academy, and a tour documentary.
"This is the package all D fans will want," Lynch says proudly. "I'm even sick of having things on so many different videotapes all over my house. Now everything will all be in one spot. We want it as much as the fans do."
05-13-03 | 03:12 PM
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Originally posted by Lenny
From the aforementioned article :
Luckily, fans won't have to wait too long for a glimpse of the D. Lynch just finished work on a double-DVD set, tentatively titled "Tenacious D - The Masterworks" and expected in September. The release compiles the duo's short-lived HBO series, music videos, some short films, a 90-minute concert from London's Brixton Academy, and a tour documentary.
"This is the package all D fans will want," Lynch says proudly. "I'm even sick of having things on so many different videotapes all over my house. Now everything will all be in one spot. We want it as much as the fans do."
From the aforementioned article :
Luckily, fans won't have to wait too long for a glimpse of the D. Lynch just finished work on a double-DVD set, tentatively titled "Tenacious D - The Masterworks" and expected in September. The release compiles the duo's short-lived HBO series, music videos, some short films, a 90-minute concert from London's Brixton Academy, and a tour documentary.
"This is the package all D fans will want," Lynch says proudly. "I'm even sick of having things on so many different videotapes all over my house. Now everything will all be in one spot. We want it as much as the fans do."
08-13-03 | 04:02 PM
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The day for the old D work has been changed, also a bit more info on what is to be included. Can't wait for Oct to run around 
exert from: their official site http://www.tenaciousd.com/
Tenacious D DVD The Complete Masterworks In Stores October 21st!
This highly provocative DVD contains:
• the legendary and epic recital at London's Brixton Academy that was by chance recorded on November 3, 2002 - tracks include Wonderboy, Explosivo, Kyle Quit The Band, Friendship, Kielbasa, Dio, The Cosmic Shame, **** Her Gently, Tribute and the ever popular Live Short Films that have been screened during The D's shows.
• the groundbreaking, hard to get (legally), HBO episodes which tell tale of The D in their early days on the road to stardom.
• But that's not all! A bonus second disc will be gifted to the first twelve million loyal Tenacious D apostles who purchase this D-VD. This second disc includes an intimate portrait of Jack and Kyle and their life of carnal debauchery on the road. Lucky owners of the DVD will catch rare and gruesome behind the scenes glimpses of the making of the Tribute & Wonderboy videos as well as never before seen footage of The D as they perform their secret backstage rituals.
Tenacious D DVD The Complete Masterworks In Stores October 21st!
This highly provocative DVD contains:
• the legendary and epic recital at London's Brixton Academy that was by chance recorded on November 3, 2002 - tracks include Wonderboy, Explosivo, Kyle Quit The Band, Friendship, Kielbasa, Dio, The Cosmic Shame, **** Her Gently, Tribute and the ever popular Live Short Films that have been screened during The D's shows.
• the groundbreaking, hard to get (legally), HBO episodes which tell tale of The D in their early days on the road to stardom.
• But that's not all! A bonus second disc will be gifted to the first twelve million loyal Tenacious D apostles who purchase this D-VD. This second disc includes an intimate portrait of Jack and Kyle and their life of carnal debauchery on the road. Lucky owners of the DVD will catch rare and gruesome behind the scenes glimpses of the making of the Tribute & Wonderboy videos as well as never before seen footage of The D as they perform their secret backstage rituals.
11-17-04 | 04:52 PM
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From here
Tenacious D's 'Destiny' In Sight
The highly anticipated film "Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny" will likely begin shooting in March, group member Kyle Gass tells Billboard.com. Beforehand, Gass and partner Jack Black will hit the studio with the Dust Brothers' John King to record new songs for the soundtrack, which is expected to double as the next Tenacious D album.
As first reported here, the script was penned by Black and Gass with director Liam Lynch. "It's definitely the funniest movie on paper that I've ever read," Gass says. "It starts off as kind of how the D was formed. It goes into a quest for 'the pick,' a magical pick that will supposedly help us rock like the rock gods we so admire. It's a zillion laughs."
Gass is itching to get moving with production for a variety of practical reasons. "I do know if we continue waiting, I'll have to hire someone to play me," he says with a laugh. "I will be too old to play me. The wheels of Hollywood grind very slowly so I'm going to have some collagen or some sort of plastic surgery."
Among the finished songs earmarked for the soundtrack are "Dude, I Totally Miss You" and the Gass-penned "The Pick of Destiny," which he describes as "a rockin' anthem. I'm imagining it playing over the end credits. You'll be so jazzed after seeing a great movie and then you'll hear this rockin' song at the end."
Even more integral to the storyline is an as-yet-unnamed song at the beginning of the film, which will be performed by a childhood-era Black. "He's in Kickapoo, Ark., growing up," Gass says. "Hopefully we'll get Meat Loaf to play his dad. Jack tries to rock for his parents, but even as a child he's working blue. He gets in trouble and goes up to his room and starts talking to a poster of Ozzy Osbourne. Ozzy talks back and inspires Jack to sing this incredible rock song about how he's going to rock the world. We'll have to find some crazy child whose parents won't mind him swearing!"
Gass says the D may try to recruit some of the stars that played on the duo's self-titled 2002 Epic debut for the upcoming sessions. "We'll try to beg Dave Grohl to come back," he says. "Best drummer ever. We liked all the old players. But let's face it. Everyone is dying to play with us, so we can just get on the phone. I'd love to go in and play all the instruments, but I just don't know how."
The D will tune up for the studio with four shows late next month in Australia and New Zealand, where Black is filming his role in Peter Jackson's remake of "King Kong." And although the specific dates are still in flux, Gass has Tenacious D's master plan already set in stone.
"I'm sure New Line would love to have the movie come out by Christmas next year," he says. "Then, we'll embark on the Tenacious D world tour. Then, we'll make the really bad sequel. But we'll make zillions of dollars. Then, one more crappy album and that is it. We are done. The goal is to not ever have to do it again."
Tenacious D's 'Destiny' In Sight
The highly anticipated film "Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny" will likely begin shooting in March, group member Kyle Gass tells Billboard.com. Beforehand, Gass and partner Jack Black will hit the studio with the Dust Brothers' John King to record new songs for the soundtrack, which is expected to double as the next Tenacious D album.
As first reported here, the script was penned by Black and Gass with director Liam Lynch. "It's definitely the funniest movie on paper that I've ever read," Gass says. "It starts off as kind of how the D was formed. It goes into a quest for 'the pick,' a magical pick that will supposedly help us rock like the rock gods we so admire. It's a zillion laughs."
Gass is itching to get moving with production for a variety of practical reasons. "I do know if we continue waiting, I'll have to hire someone to play me," he says with a laugh. "I will be too old to play me. The wheels of Hollywood grind very slowly so I'm going to have some collagen or some sort of plastic surgery."
Among the finished songs earmarked for the soundtrack are "Dude, I Totally Miss You" and the Gass-penned "The Pick of Destiny," which he describes as "a rockin' anthem. I'm imagining it playing over the end credits. You'll be so jazzed after seeing a great movie and then you'll hear this rockin' song at the end."
Even more integral to the storyline is an as-yet-unnamed song at the beginning of the film, which will be performed by a childhood-era Black. "He's in Kickapoo, Ark., growing up," Gass says. "Hopefully we'll get Meat Loaf to play his dad. Jack tries to rock for his parents, but even as a child he's working blue. He gets in trouble and goes up to his room and starts talking to a poster of Ozzy Osbourne. Ozzy talks back and inspires Jack to sing this incredible rock song about how he's going to rock the world. We'll have to find some crazy child whose parents won't mind him swearing!"
Gass says the D may try to recruit some of the stars that played on the duo's self-titled 2002 Epic debut for the upcoming sessions. "We'll try to beg Dave Grohl to come back," he says. "Best drummer ever. We liked all the old players. But let's face it. Everyone is dying to play with us, so we can just get on the phone. I'd love to go in and play all the instruments, but I just don't know how."
The D will tune up for the studio with four shows late next month in Australia and New Zealand, where Black is filming his role in Peter Jackson's remake of "King Kong." And although the specific dates are still in flux, Gass has Tenacious D's master plan already set in stone.
"I'm sure New Line would love to have the movie come out by Christmas next year," he says. "Then, we'll embark on the Tenacious D world tour. Then, we'll make the really bad sequel. But we'll make zillions of dollars. Then, one more crappy album and that is it. We are done. The goal is to not ever have to do it again."
11-17-04 | 09:08 PM
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I friggin' love the D - can't wait for this.
07-20-05 | 04:58 PM
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Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny: Official Teaser Site
07-20-05 | 05:45 PM
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Didn't find that much funny on the news cast but C'mon it's the D. The movie will rule all.
Looking forward to it, been a big fan since the original shorts hit HBO.
09-27-05 | 06:46 PM
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Episode II of the Hell O'Clock news is now up on the teaser site.
Doesn't really show anything to do with the movie but there is some great footage of the D playing at Comic Con.
Doesn't really show anything to do with the movie but there is some great footage of the D playing at Comic Con.
12-25-05 | 01:04 PM
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Episode IV of the Hell O'Clock news is now up on the teaser site.
http://www.tenaciousdmovie.com/teaser.html
Again really nothing from or about the movie...funny bit between Jack and a recent co-star from another movie though.
http://www.tenaciousdmovie.com/teaser.html
Again really nothing from or about the movie...funny bit between Jack and a recent co-star from another movie though.
