Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to introduce you to Johnny Johnson of Darkstone Entertainment, the man who’s making the Plan 9 from Outer Space re-make happen! He’s been generous enough to offer the Happy Horror team an interview. We struggled to reduce our questions to an appropriate nine and we’re pleased to bring you a blow-by-blow account of how the interview went down.

 
Without further commentary, here’s the interview!
 
 
Red Hawk asks:
Has some of the dialog that’s been mocked over the years been fixed for the upcoming movie? If so how did you handle that, but if not what made you decide to keep it the same?
 

The film is a remake to be treated seriously so there is only so far you can go with the
original dialogue. 99% of the dialogue is new, however some of the key lines are being mixed in to keep those moments alive…Couldn’t go forward without them.

How did you guys cast the Tor Johnson character? Did you go with another professional wrestler or some other actor?

Actually most of the film is not cast at the moment. The role of Inspector Clay (Tor Johnson) however was one of the first filled. I have a man within our crew that has by all means “the look” so that was a no brainer. JOHN R. PRICE II will be portraying the role.

Are you planning any merchandise to go along with the movie? If so, what is (or will be)
available and how can we fans get our hands on it?
 

That’s funny. I haven’t thought about that. Most likely whoever the distributor is will have
the control on that play. I just hope I can get a few things myself.

Glittersoul asks:

When did you first see Ed Wood’s original Plan 9 from Outer Space and how did it impact you then?
 

I had seen Plan 9 From Outer Space back when I was a kid on SUPER SCARY SATURDAY hosted by Grandpa from the Munsters. I was horribly addicted to the show and that happened to be one of my favorite episodes. It was Plan 9 from outer space and my first introduction to Godzilla right after as a double feature. It was a hell of a day. That night I was fighting aliens and giant lizards with my laser tag guns…I won.

While filming this movie can you tell us about any barriers you guys had to overcome or maybe some interesting moments during the filming?
 

Well, we haven’t gone into production yet. It is slated for March 2009. We will face many of the same obstacles that old Eddie faced in 1959. Budget, casting, time restraints, the main factor being to tell a story that is about aliens resurrecting the dead to destroy the world.

It’s still a hard sell. I’d be happy to update you as we go though. I am sure there will be
more problems to yap about.

It’s crazy idea time! Let’s pretend you’ve got an unlimited budget for marketing the movie, what would you do to get the world’s attention and draw the biggest crowds for 09/09/09?
 

First, I’d resurrect the dead. Have them hand out flyers. Second, wrestle William Shatner for charity, giving out free tickets for the premiere every time the man knocks me on my ass.

Third, learn how to fly…Just because. And lastly, build a space ship and land it on Tom
Cruise’s house. That could be really exciting. 

GlowStormLion asks:
 
When it comes to special effects for Plan 9, are you guys going with traditional means or CGI?
 

I am more of a fan of the traditional methods. When it comes to the zombies and aliens expect a lot of that. Now, on the lasers and space ships…Well…CGI kinda makes that happen without spending a fortune. So I would guess a healthy mix.

Can you tell us about any favorite effects you had fun shooting or are particularly proud of?

I am looking forward to seeing the inside of the space ship. From the designs I have been viewing it looks to be quite cool.

What particular scenes or moments in the movie are you most concerned with portraying as close as possible to the original by altering them as little as possible?
 

Ooh, can’t give that one away. There are a few, and I hope you guys will dig them as much as I do.

 
If Ed Wood were alive today and you could direct alongside him, but you had to re-make a ‘cult classic movie’ that wasn’t one of Mr. Wood’s, which project would you want to take on with him and why? (Of course, you’re not allowed to pick Plan 9! lol)
 

Wow! That’s a nifty question…Hmmm…I would have to say I would want to remake the V series from the 1980’s. I loved that show as a kid and would love to see a sequel series or remake. And I think there is enough length in the story for Eddie and me to have our moments in the directing department. Although, I’d give anything to have a dinner with the man, and hear his stories of relentless filmmaking. If he were still kickin’ today I am sure he would knock me over the head and make the remake himself. And rightly so. I just hope I can do what he originally wanted to do with the film and at the same time remember him and his legacy well. 

 
That’s a wrap! Don’t forget to visit check our article on the upcoming
re-make of this cult classic at: www.plan9movie.com

-- by GlowStormLion of http://www.happyhorror.com

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