"Highlander: Dark Places"

*Andrew NDB* · 12-03-2010, 11:54 PM

HIGHLANDER: DARK PLACES introduces Malej, a Brazilian Immortal who is over 500 years old. As he struggles to suppress the darkness that is slowly consuming him, Malej faces a choice: leave the Game to be with his mortal love, or give in to a half-millennium worth of rage by facing his one true enemy. DARK PLACES is a tale of love, honor and redemption - and an intriguing new chapter in the vast HIGHLANDER mythology.

"Highlander: Dark Places" will be a short film to appear officially on season 4, 5, or 6 of Highlander: The Series on blu-ray as a special feature. With Brainful Productions we have a pretty large production crew under us (around 15) led by Tom Nord of Adobe who's no stranger to short films. I've run all of my crazy ideas by him and he hasn't batted any eyebrows at any of them so I think we're in pretty good shape.

I'm directing it and writing, with (DC Comics, Dynamite Entertainment writer) Brandon Jerwa (reuniting with me for the first time since we worked on "Highlander Origins: The Kurgan" for Dynamite a couple years ago) not only co-writing but also scoring the movie with his local band, SD6. He's also worked with Tom Nord and Brainful Productions before on "Mythplaced" for the Seattle 48 Hour Film Festival.

Very excited about this and we'll do our best to make sure it does not disappoint. My goal is to deliver something we haven't seen before but still feels very much in the vein of the Highlander we know.

*Andrew NDB* · 12-03-2010, 11:58 PM

From the shoot last Sunday, a look at our new Highlander, played by Moses Olson (an experienced actor who is versed in many martial arts):

What can I say... I'm a Leonardo guy.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 12-04-2010, 07:37 AM

man, sounds wicked! would love if The McClouds make an appearance in that. lol! got to get my hands on this some how.

also need to get my hands on "Highlander Origins: The Kurgan"

*Andrew NDB* · 12-05-2010, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TMNT_Canadian

would love if The McClouds make an appearance in that.

One of the few conditions we had is that we cannot involve any existing cast members of the series or movies at all... which is too bad. Rich Ridings (Silas, from the series) was willing to serve a role.

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also need to get my hands on "Highlander Origins: The Kurgan"

It's just two issues, give'em a gander!

**Jester** · 12-05-2010, 08:10 AM

As long as it's better than the Quickening....and End Game....and The Source....

*Candy Kappa* · 12-05-2010, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jester

As long as it's better than the Quickening....and End Game....and The Source....

I second that

*Andrew NDB* · 12-05-2010, 10:48 AM

*Andrew NDB* · 12-05-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jester

As long as it's better than the Quickening....and End Game....and The Source....

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Originally Posted by Kiwamu The Kappa

I second that

Hey, I liked a lot of Endgame. The other two you mention don't exist to me.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 12-05-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

One of the few conditions we had is that we cannot involve any existing cast members of the series or movies at all... which is too bad. Rich Ridings (Silas, from the series) was willing to serve a role.

nuts!

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

It's just two issues, give'em a gander!

do u know where i can find them?

**Jester** · 12-05-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Hey, I liked a lot of Endgame. The other two you mention don't exist to me.

Wait, which was Endgame? I thought it was the one with both Connor and Duncan. Does Highlander 3 have a sub-title?
EDIT: IMDB is my friend:
Highlander III: The Final Dimension
Highlander: The Magician
Highlander: The Sorcerer
Highlander 3: The Final Conflict

*Andrew NDB* · 01-28-2012, 10:03 PM

I don't think I've ever posted the trailer here, so here it is:

Also, check out this new poster:

On Facebook here:
http://www.facebook.com/highlanderdarkplaces

*TheCanadiandrome* · 01-30-2012, 12:59 AM

So dude when does it come out?

*Raven* · 01-30-2012, 08:07 PM

Now Im wondering how did you get lucky enough to get on this Andrew? Because this is really cool, but what kind of budget did you have for this?

*Andrew NDB* · 10-18-2016, 04:42 PM

Update: since all of this began, "Dark Places" has evolved into a full feature. The final running time is about 2 1/2 hours.

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Originally Posted by TheCanadiandrome

So dude when does it come out?

After 6 years, this December. I'm being flown out to Florida to participate in the 30th Anniversary Highlander Convention and do a little presentation on this.

http://www.lashconevents.com/highlander-30th

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Originally Posted by Raven

Now Im wondering how did you get lucky enough to get on this Andrew? Because this is really cool, but what kind of budget did you have for this?

This answers a lot of those:
http://jillun.com/modeeninterview.html

Here is a music video that WHYZDOM created from footage from the film along with a custom version of "Bonny Portmore" that is used in the movie. It also kind of serves as the "final trailer."

Also, follow it on Facebook here:
http://www.facebook.com/highlanderdarkplaces

*Andrew NDB* · 06-09-2017, 11:41 AM

It is now available for purchase on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072K21Q9N...er+dark+places

Unfortunately it is only available through them on DVD, for now. I do have blu-ray copies that are much better.

*TurtleWA* · 06-09-2017, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Update: since all of this began, "Dark Places" has evolved into a full feature. The final running time is about 2 1/2 hours.

After 6 years, this December. I'm being flown out to Florida to participate in the 30th Anniversary Highlander Convention and do a little presentation on this.

http://www.lashconevents.com/highlander-30th

This answers a lot of those:
http://jillun.com/modeeninterview.html

Here is a music video that WHYZDOM created from footage from the film along with a custom version of "Bonny Portmore" that is used in the movie. It also kind of serves as the "final trailer."

Also, follow it on Facebook here:
http://www.facebook.com/highlanderdarkplaces

You should be very proud of this. The cinematography looks awesome. I was around fifteen years old and really liked the TV series. Got ahold of a merchandise magazine somehow and was close to ordering a replica of Duncan's sword. Do you use a drone for any of those shots?

*Andrew NDB* · 06-09-2017, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleWA

Do you use a drone for any of those shots?

We used a jib and a crane in a few places, no drone. Would have been nice!

*TheCanadiandrome* · 06-10-2017, 09:04 PM

Man would love to own this man, congrats to ya sir

*Andrew NDB* · 06-03-2020, 12:03 AM

So I'm serializing it all on Youtube now. Got the thumbs up from above. Here's episode 1:

A lot of new bells and whistles now, too.

*Andrew NDB* · 06-10-2020, 11:25 PM

Episode 2:

12-03-2010, 11:54 PM	#1
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 29,251	"Highlander: Dark Places" HIGHLANDER: DARK PLACES introduces Malej, a Brazilian Immortal who is over 500 years old. As he struggles to suppress the darkness that is slowly consuming him, Malej faces a choice: leave the Game to be with his mortal love, or give in to a half-millennium worth of rage by facing his one true enemy. DARK PLACES is a tale of love, honor and redemption - and an intriguing new chapter in the vast HIGHLANDER mythology. "Highlander: Dark Places" will be a short film to appear officially on season 4, 5, or 6 of Highlander: The Series on blu-ray as a special feature. With Brainful Productions we have a pretty large production crew under us (around 15) led by Tom Nord of Adobe who's no stranger to short films. I've run all of my crazy ideas by him and he hasn't batted any eyebrows at any of them so I think we're in pretty good shape. I'm directing it and writing, with (DC Comics, Dynamite Entertainment writer) Brandon Jerwa (reuniting with me for the first time since we worked on "Highlander Origins: The Kurgan" for Dynamite a couple years ago) not only co-writing but also scoring the movie with his local band, SD6. He's also worked with Tom Nord and Brainful Productions before on "Mythplaced" for the Seattle 48 Hour Film Festival. Very excited about this and we'll do our best to make sure it does not disappoint. My goal is to deliver something we haven't seen before but still feels very much in the vein of the Highlander we know. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ] Last edited by Andrew NDB; 01-28-2012 at 10:02 PM.

12-03-2010, 11:58 PM	#2
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 29,251	From the shoot last Sunday, a look at our new Highlander, played by Moses Olson (an experienced actor who is versed in many martial arts): What can I say... I'm a Leonardo guy. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

12-04-2010, 07:37 AM	#3
TheCanadiandrome Big, Bad & Bold Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Inside the Technodrome; Shredderville; Saskatchewan Posts: 19,618	man, sounds wicked! would love if The McClouds make an appearance in that. lol! got to get my hands on this some how. also need to get my hands on "Highlander Origins: The Kurgan" __________________ Add me: PSN/XBL; Nintendo Network ID: BDS-3.1.6; Switch FC: SW-3378-5206-8020 TMNT Fan Club: http://sot.ag/4jZR0 Visit My Wish List: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30904 My Collection: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40276

12-05-2010, 08:10 AM	#5
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,216	As long as it's better than the Quickening....and End Game....and The Source.... __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

12-05-2010, 10:48 AM	#7
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 29,251	__________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

01-28-2012, 10:03 PM	#11
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 29,251	I don't think I've ever posted the trailer here, so here it is: Also, check out this new poster: On Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/highlanderdarkplaces __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

01-30-2012, 12:59 AM	#12
TheCanadiandrome Big, Bad & Bold Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Inside the Technodrome; Shredderville; Saskatchewan Posts: 19,618	So dude when does it come out? __________________ Add me: PSN/XBL; Nintendo Network ID: BDS-3.1.6; Switch FC: SW-3378-5206-8020 TMNT Fan Club: http://sot.ag/4jZR0 Visit My Wish List: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30904 My Collection: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40276

01-30-2012, 08:07 PM	#13
Raven follower of Jesus Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,212	Now Im wondering how did you get lucky enough to get on this Andrew? Because this is really cool, but what kind of budget did you have for this? __________________ TMNT Future Despair Deviant Offical Ultimate Ninja Turtles Site!

06-09-2017, 11:41 AM	#15
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 29,251	It is now available for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072K21Q9N...er+dark+places Unfortunately it is only available through them on DVD, for now. I do have blu-ray copies that are much better. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

06-10-2017, 09:04 PM	#18
TheCanadiandrome Big, Bad & Bold Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Inside the Technodrome; Shredderville; Saskatchewan Posts: 19,618	Man would love to own this man, congrats to ya sir __________________ Add me: PSN/XBL; Nintendo Network ID: BDS-3.1.6; Switch FC: SW-3378-5206-8020 TMNT Fan Club: http://sot.ag/4jZR0 Visit My Wish List: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30904 My Collection: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40276

06-03-2020, 12:03 AM	#19
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 29,251	So I'm serializing it all on Youtube now. Got the thumbs up from above. Here's episode 1: A lot of new bells and whistles now, too. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

06-10-2020, 11:25 PM	#20
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 29,251	Episode 2: __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]