02.20.08 - 18:40
Astroboy desktop wallpapers released by Imagi.

02.18.08 - 18:32
Timothy Harris announced as writer on Astroboy. Read full article here.

02.01.08 - 11:18
Strictly Background got a nice write-up in MovieMaker Magazine.View the online article here.

01.24.08 - 15:55
A new Director takes over the helm of Astroboy. Read the article in Variety.

01.16.08 - 09:44
Pre-production has begun on our next documentary project Warning Signs; On the Brink of Extinction.

01.04.08 - 09:37
Here is Jason, and some of the Extras representing Strictly Background on the Gregory Mantell Show.

12.27.07 - 7:52
A first Look at Foodfight! on worstpreviews.com.

12.26.07 - 13:46
Strictly Background was just accepted into another festival. We will be part of the Omaha Film Festival in late February.

12.26.07 - 10:46
A bit of info and a few sneak peek images posted for Gatchaman.

12.09.07 - 07:32
I just discovered that I have a profile in the New York Times movies section. It probably draws directly from IMDB, but still ...I thought I was pretty cool. Check it out here.

12.07.07 - 10:12
Today will be my final day on the film Foodfight! I begin Monday at Imagi Animation Studios and looking forward to challenge of new projects.

11.04.07 - 23:12
The Hollywood Reporter TV did a story on Strictly Background that aired worldwide last week on the Starz network. Just click here to view it now.

10.30.07 - 3:45
While we were on vacation, I received word that Strictly Background has been invited to be part of 2 new festivals. We will screen at the WT Os International Film Festival (Norway) and the Santa Fe Film Festival in the coming weeks.

10.25.07 - 23:45
Strictly Background just received an amazing review from Entertainment Insiders. You can see it here.

10.08.07 - 3:45
I just received word that Strictly Background won best documentary film at the Edmonton International Film Festival last night.

10.06.07 - 21:44
Canada.com just published an article about Strictly Background in preparation to the screening that Edmonton International Film Festival this weekend.

10.05.07 - 23:19
Here is where you can purchase tickets to Strictly Background at the New Hampshire Film Festival.

09.06.07 - 15:44
Strictly Background was just asked to be a part of the prestigious Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas.

08.29.07 - 00:15
WeHoNews, just published a new article and review of Strictly Background.

08.17.07 - 1:03
Moving Pictures Magazine has just written a nice little article and review of Strictly Background.

08.16.07 - 14:28
Strictly Background has been accepted into the Kansas International Film Festival.

08.15.07 - 18:49
Strictly Background director Jason Connell was interviewed on Spoiler Alert Radio about our documentary. The entire 1/2 hour interview can be re-played online, listen for yourself.

08.11.07 - 14:02
Strictly Background has been accepted to the New Hampshire Film Festival.

08.06.07 - 22:00
Film Threat reviewed Strictly Background and gave it a 4-star rating.

08.01.07 - 11:15
Strictly Background has been accepted into 2 new festivals. The Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival and the Atlantic Film Festival.

07.17.07 - 13:39
Yet another article concerning Strictly Background published by FilmStew.com

07.01.07 - 09:27
Another review of Strictly Background published by The Norman Transcript.

06.29.07 - 12:48
The OK Gazette published a review of Strictly Background. The film received an "A-" from this reviewer, but you can read the full review for yourself here.

06.15.07 - 10:30
Strictly Background has been accepted into the Delray Beach Film Festival.

06.13.07 - 21:00
Strictly Background has been accepted into yet another festival. The Edmonton International Film Festival will screen the film in early October.

05.25.07 - 17:42
Updates have been a it scarce since we moved into our new home in Granada Hills. To catch everyone up, Strictly Background has been accepted into a number of festivals since I last posted. Check the official web site for an update of all screenings, but upcoming festivals include the Hoboken International Film Festival, the Waterfront Film Festival, and the Kansas International Film Festival.

04.14.07 - 07:33
Jennifer has received her first credit on IMDB for Strictly Background.

04.13.07 - 08:13
Strictly Background received a mention in LA Weekly magazine, in reference to the screening on April 24th as part of the Newport Beach Film Festival.

04.10.07 - 08:13
Strictly Background has been asked to screen at the deadCENTER festival in Oklahoma City. More details to come

04.05.07 - 07:21
The Newport Beach Film Festival has posted details about their screening of Strictly Background on April 24th.

04.03.07 - 23:37
Strictly Background screened tonight at the Los Angeles UNCENSORED film fest (www.losangelesuncensored.com) to a crowd of about 200+. It was a great screening with people laughing and cheering for the movie.

03.25.07 - 22:00
At a gala dinner tonight, Strictly Background received the award for "Best Documentary" at the San Fernando Valley International Film Festival (www.viffi.org). Some photos from the awards ceremony have been posted here.

03.24.07 - 24:07
I have just received word that our screening time for the Newport Beach International Film Festival (www.newportbeachfilmfest.com) has been set. Strictly Background will screen on Tuesday, April 24, 20:30 at the Edwards Island Cinemas in Newport Beach, CA.

03.23.07 - 24:10
Strictly Background screened tonight at the San Fernando Valley International Film Festival (www.viffi.org). The crowd response was outstanding. Cheers, laughter and applause filled the theater entire time. I am very proud of the work we have put into this project and I couldn't be happier with the response it received tonight.

03.15.07 - 22:00
Strictly Background has been recognized by IMDB. Click here for details.

03.07.07 - 23:52
Strictly Background will be competing in the San Fernando Valley International Film Festival (www.viffi.org) on March 23rd. Check the festival's web site for more information.

03.05.07 - 21:02
I have just discovered that I have a profile on Yahoo Movies :)

02.25.07 - 11:15
Strictly Background will be having a special screening on the opening night of the Los Angeles Uncensored Film Festival (www.losangelesuncensored.com) on April 3rd. Check the festival's web site for more information.

01.31.07 - 11:07
Strictly Background is in great company on the "projects" page of the Blue Yonder web site.

01.20.07 - 09:22
I just got the word last night that I will join the crew of the Lionsgate distributed, animated film Foodfight! I start Monday morning! It's being produced at Threshold Animation in Santa Monica, I will be working with a few of the same people I did on Barnyard and I'm very excited to be part of this movie. Check out the Foodfight! IMDB profile to get the scoop.

12.12.06 - 11:15
The Barnyard DVD is released today...go out and buy yours.

12.08.06 - 18:45
Blue Yonder Films have officially attached themselves to Strictly Background as a production partner. We are very excited to have them part of this film and hope to be bringing it to theaters very soon.

10.10.06 - 10:44
I've found some new articles and blog entries on Strictly Background...here, here and here. They may not be all that new...but they're new to me. :)

10.03.06 - 18:47
dvdactive.com has just posted the artwork for the Barnyard DVD. Take a look for yourself!

09.27.06 - 11:17
A bit of press for Strictly Background in Tulsa, OK (the director's hometown). In an article about TUFF (Tulsa Uncensored Film Festival), the Urban Tulsa Weekly mentions the film.

08.15.06 - 23:05
The new and updated Strictly Background web site has launched. Check it out for updates on the film, screening locations, bios on the actors and the filmmakers.

08.07.06 - 11:00
The results are in and it looks like Barnyard pulled in an estimated 16 Million over the weekend. To see the full revenue breakdown and also to follow it's progress in the coming weeks check out boxofficemojo.com

08.04.06 - 09:47
It's opening day for "Barnyard;The Original Party Animals" and the reviews are starting to come in.

08.03.06 - 10:42
I just noticed that "Barnyard;The Original Party Animals" just appeared in my profile on www.imdb.com. It credits me as Post-Production Coordinator.

08.01.06 - 14:48
I had a few moments and was browsing the internet for references to Strictly Background, and came across 2 noteworthy mentions.

1st was a review from hollywood-elsewhere.com talking about the film (link)

2nd was a blog for background actors on the series Deadwood, discussing the film. (link)

07.04.06 - 09:37
This morning Jen and I saw the first Barnyard TV commercial we have seen thus far aired on one of he major networks. It was on ABC during Live:with Regis and Kelly.

06.13.06 - 19:30
Strictly Background's screening at Raleigh Studios tonight was a success. Laughter, cheering and applause echoed through the screening room as the film was shown. When the film ended, there was a standing ovation for the movie, the cast and the crew. I've posted pictures from the night in the personal section of the site.

06.13.06 - 10:00
The official Strictly Background web site (strictlybackground.com) has been updated with the art from the one sheet and has re-launched.

06.03.06 - 13:50
I just learned that Strictly Background will be showing at a theater in Tulsa, OK in 2 weeks.

06.02.06 - 11:30
The Barnyard billboard that our team designed & created has been posted on the side of a building in Hollywood. It adorns the South facing side of a building on the corner of Highland and Santa Monica in Hollywood. Go check it out!

05.31.06 - 19:30
The cast & crew screening of Strictly Background will be held at the Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, CA on the evening of 6.13.06.

05.30.06 - 14:18
Barnyard's release date has been pushed to August 4th.

05.10.06 - 12:00
A new Barnyard trailer has come out today, attached to the head of the new Dreamworks Animated feature Over the Hedge.

05.09.06 - 11:52
Barnyard popcorn bags are beginning to appear at Mann theaters in the LA area. Keep an eye out for them!

04.29.06 - 14:00
A new Barnyard trailer will be attached to the head of Over the Hedge, the new Dreamworks movie releasing 5.19.06.

02.24.06 - 9:00
An updated Barnyard teaser trailer has been released. More final shots have been added to the cut as well as our updated release date of October, 2006. You will be able to see the updated trailer before Curious George and 8 Below.

02.08.06 - 11:00
Barnyard will be screening in Denver, CO this weekend (02.12.06) for a recruited audience.

02.07.06 - 21:00
An updated version of the Barnyard teaser trailer will be attached to the head of 8 below, the new Disney movie about the stranded dogsled team.

01.17.06 - 15:11
Strictly Background was sent to the Tribecca Film Festival for entry consideration.

01.13.06 - 21:30
i will be showing at the Pocket Film Fest - Living Arts’ First Annual Short Film Festival - Saturday night, January 14th, at 8:00pm.

01.13.06 - 17:43
StrictlyBackground.com is live right now and showing the trailer!

01.09.06 - 15:00
The second "rough cut" of Strictly Background was completed this weekend and was sent to the South by Southwest Film Festival for final entry consideration.

12.19.05 - 17:07
The article, "Creating New Worlds: The Tools Behind CG Environments", has been posted on VFXworld.com and AWN.com contains a small blurb about the Barnyard on the 3rd page!

12.05.05 - 10:30
Initial "rough cut" of Strictly Background was completed this weekend and was sent to the South by Southwest Film Festival for preliminary consideration.

11.16.05 - 15:30
The i profile on imdb.com has been updated with most the cast and my credit. I have to admit I've been watching this like a hawk! :) Check out the profile here.

11.8.05 - 21:15
apple.com has finally posted the the HD version of the Barnyard trailer. You can find them here.

10.30.05 - 11:48
i has been recognized by imdb.com. Check out the profile here.

10.18.05 - 13:52
Just learned that i was screened 10.15.05 at the Bare Bones International Independent Film Festival and will be screening on 11.04.05 at the Blue November Micro Film Festival.

10.03.05 - 21:07
Just learned that 5 minutes will be playing at the The Majestic Crest Theatre a part of the Westwood International Film Festival on 10.09.05 @ 19:30.

09.24.05 - 15:52
i will be presented to a crowd of roughly 300 at the Tulsa Uncensored Film Festival this evening.

08.26.05
Received word on Friday that i was shown at the Tulsa Overground International Film Festival last Sunday, 8.21.05.

08.25.05 - 21:17
5 Minutes has been accepted to the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival and will play on September 16th & 17th.

08.18.05 - 08:25
Attended a public screening of Barnyard last night at Paramount, and the audience reaction was very good. The crowd (full of kids) were consistently laughing throughout the picture.

07.29.05 - 15:00
2 things: 1) Found that because of the 5 Minutes profile on imdb.com, I have been added to the database as well. Simply search for Greg Emerson @ imdb.com and you will see my (very slim) profile 2) Was told that apple.com now has the Barnyard trailer in their "movie trailers" section.

07.26.05
Just noticed that 5 Minutes has a profile on imdb.com.

07.24.05
gregemerson.com 3.0 is pushed live. Let me know what you think via email. :)

07.22.05
Barnyard teaser trailer is released into theaters attached to all copies of The Bad News Bears.

07.21.05
Barnyard teaser trailer released on the Nickelodeon web site. Click here for a link to the Barnyard page on nick.com.

barnyardmovie.com has also gone live today.

07.20.05 - 19:30
Clips from the Barnyard trailer are shown on syndicated tv show, "The Insider".

07.15.05 - 12:00
Barnyard teaser trailer released with Apr. 1800 prints of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

06.30.05 - 00:06
Received word that 5 Minutes will be competing this July in the New York Latino International Film Festival, sponsored by HBO. It will be playing on the 28th and 31st of July. For tickets, click here and select the "Vanguard Shorts" category.

06.05.05 - 20:58
i DVD master approved and final.

05.27.05 - 21:48
Received word that 5 Minutes was accepted into the Seattle True Independent Film Festival and the Crested Butte Reel Fest.

05.27.05 - 15:00
Barnyard posters distributed to theaters across the nation.