Take us out to the ballgame!

GO YANKS! In the most amazing game we have ever witnesses (in person), the Yankees prevailed last night over the Baltimore Orioles. Nan and David were at the game (it was an anniversary present) as Raul Ibanez ninth-inning heroics were topped only by his twelfth-inning heroics, putting an end to the Orioles' 16-game extra-inning streak and a 78-game stretch in which the O's were undefeated when leading after the seventh! The game concluded just before midnight and 43,000 people (including us) went completely insane! David insists it was the greatest game ever played...the Yanks could end it all tonight, and we wish them all the best, although we know this Baltimore team is for real!

In other news, work forges ahead on "Chasing G", with interviews and editing. We expect the pilot to be completed by month's end, but you can see short segments of the program, beginning next week on our website, http://www.willygilly.com!

Meanwhile, "36 Hours" remains on hold, while awaiting word on offers out to major talent. We expect to have answers this week, and to finalize a funding package over the weekend, to be distributed to our investors for their approval next week.

Likewise with "A Hustler's Life". The package is out to our investors already, and we are just awaiting answers on how, when and where they would like to meet to finalize their commitment to the project. A six million dollar price tag on the card-flipping flick will be ready for casting by the end of this month. Word has it that Richard Gere is high on the short-list of players Willy Gilly would like to see at the table!

"Collar" is still awaiting its funding ($1.5 million) to do its own thing at the American box office; meanwhile, we have been approached by several international distributors interested in making a worldwide deal. The producers are looking for a time and place to screen for a select few the picture that premiered to great audience enthusiasm this past August!

They will be passing a screener copy to our close friend Ed Asner this Sunday, following the matinee of "Grace", starring Ed and Paul Rudd on Broadway! Ed's company, Quince Productions, is very interested in working with Willy Gilly; Ed co-starred with David Wilson in the TV series "The Bronx Zoo" from 1986-89. (It will be great to see him at work once again!)

O! What a day!

Saturday at Hudson Valley Pawnbrokers! Clowns, face painting, balloons, money! An amazing experience, all captured on video! People telling poignant stories about why the pawn shop has replaced the local bank for twenty percent of the population these days -- a graphic testament to the failures of our society in providing for our weakest and most vulnerable citizens. At least in case of "Chasing G", you'll get to see a human side to an otherwise cold and calculated business! That's why "Chasing G" is a must-see, and will be available on cable in the very near future!

We continue to work on casting for the feature film "36 Hours"; we are awaiting word from the United Talent Agency on striking a package deal that could provide a significant portion of the full cast! This will expedite the process of funding and get us into pre-production by year's end. We look forward to working with their list of formidable talent!

Meanwhile, we are still looking for a venue to house our stage productions. Anyone knowing of a house with 200 seats or more in the Hudson Valley ready for production, please contact us so we can begin the vetting process!

As a footnote, yesterday marked the first wedding anniversary of David Wilson and Nan Gill-Wilson. They enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Cosimo's at Middletown, and were treated to excellent service and a delicious dinner! They will be enjoying their anniversary gift: tickets to the Yankees-Orioles playoff game tomorrow night!

Wild and crazy at HVPb!

T-minus one day and counting! Today is a day of preparation at Hudson Valley Pawnbrokers in Middletown, New York! What a crew! Come and see for yourself tomorrow when we start playing for real on "Chasing G"!

Not that these guys aren't real everyday...things around here are as real as it gets! Come and join the fun tomorrow: bring what you got, and see what you get, with a chance to win some FREE cash, and maybe your fifteen minutes of fame!

Meanwhile, we met with Big Mountain Entertainment and Rebel Records this morning for a new project, focused on the music industry. We are excited about moving forward with this group to create a joint venture that will highlight the development of regional talent into major stars! Orange County...what a concept!

T-minus two and counting!

"Chasing G" launches in two days! Saturday's the day! Come out and enjoy the fun!

Meanwhile, we are working with the United Talent Agency (UTA) to secure a talent package for "36 Hours"! UTA's clients include Sir Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Depp, singer Bryan Adams, filmmaker Wes Anderson, William Baldwin, Christine Baranski, Kate Beckinsale and Don Cheadle! The agency, with more than three thousand clients, has many 'bankable' names to fill the bill on the projected ten million dollar budget.

Also, we're still looking for a theatre for a season of plays we would like to produce this winter. If anyone has a line on a 200+ seat house with a real stage and lighting, please contact us ASAP! In the meantime, we will be working on gathering film shorts for the upcoming Beacon Festival in February. Please submit the work (music video or film short) that you think is your best effort to Willy Gilly!

We see the light!

Last night, we met with the board at the Beacon Theatre in Beacon, NY, a truly extraordinary facility in the process of rehabilitation! (We love their enthusiasm and their passion!) They expect that the full house will be completely renovated and available for use by all forms of live entertainment by next spring. In the interim, they are raising awareness and funding through a series of events, including the Beacon Film Festival, to be conducted in the newly-renovated portion of the theatre in February. We are looking at providing them support through a screening of "Collar" and a number of film shorts, created by Willy Gilly and our associates, as part of the three-day event. If you are a filmmaker and have (or will have) a short film (10-20 minutes in length) available by the January entry date, please contact us so that we can review and pass it along! The Festival is also interested in music videos, local bands and TV pilot programs, as well as feature films.

Also: T-minus three days and counting before we start lensing "Chasing G"! If you're looking at making a buck, come on down to Hudson Valley Pawnbrokers on Saturday...you just may end up on TV, or winning a few dollars in the ATM giveaway, to be conducted by Woodman of K104.7! And meet "G" himself! We'll be there at 128 Dolson Avenue (next to National Liquidators) in Middletown!

A Beacon on the Hudson!

In light of all that's happening, Willy Gilly is grateful to be meeting today with the Beacon Theatre in Beacon, NY, regarding the inclusion of "Collar" in their upcoming festival and the possibility of live productions there over the coming months! We are looking forward to announcing a schedule of ALL of the upcoming events by week's end. We promise, it will be exciting!

Meanwhile, the countdown continues for the launch of "Chasing G"! Put on your rocket shoes...it's gonna be quite a run! Once again, Woodman, morning show host at K104.7, will be running the giant ATM in front of Hudson Valley Pawnbrokers at 128 Dolson Ave in Middletown, between noon and 2pm on Saturday! HVP is the home base for "Chasing G", and this Saturday, it'll be a place where YOU can grab some free cash! Come on out if you're feeling lucky!

Get ready for "Chasing G"!

This Saturday, October 6th, marks the launch of principal photography of the new reality series "Chasing G", based right here in Orange County! "G" himself will be holding court at Hudson Valley Pawnbrokers at 128 Dolson Avenue in Middletown, NY! Look for the giant ATM where YOU can walk away with CASH, courtesy of the Woodman from the K104.7 Morning Show...and if you come between noon and 2pm, you just might find yourself the subject of "Chasing G"!

Also, we meet tomorrow with the Beacon Theatre about the entry of "Collar" into the Beacon Film Festival this coming February, and the possibility of a series of live plays to be performed there this fall! Remember, for all those who are Acting Anyone Level 1 students, tomorrow night's classes are postponed, so that we may meet with our counterparts at the Beacon!