X-Message-Number: 10789 From: "Halperin, Jim" <> Subject: RE: First Immortal Mini-Series Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 09:46:32 -0600 > The Hitman[SMTP:] wrote: > > Hello again: > > I was wondering how the progress on the mini-series of "The First > Immortal" is going? Maybe you could post the response to Cryonet and > let everyone know. > > Thanks. > > Brett Corlett > > Faculty of Engineering, Carleton University > ====== Hi Brett, Thanks for writing to me. It's great to hear from you. I'll also post this response on Cryonet. About two weeks ago, my agent informed me that he had just spoken to Robert Halmi, the CEO of Hallmark Entertainment. He said that although Hallmark and CBS had rejected Rospo Pallenberg's script, Halmi still loves the concept, was in the process of hiring another screenwriter, and was "definitely 100% going to get it made." Now I don't know if this could be Hollywood-speak for fifty-fifty, but Hallmark has spent a small fortune on the project so far, mid-six figures or higher. They still have approximately seven months left on the option as well as the right to renew for an additional six months. Furthermore, Halmi has a reputation for making everything he options, and has continued to mention TFI in recent media interviews. Incidentally, I told my agent that because of all the reader feedback I'd received from the hardcover edition of The First Immortal, the paperback version is markedly different, and, I think, a big improvement. He asked me to send him five copies of the paperback when it came out (it was scheduled to be published in December, but I noticed that it has just become available on amazon.com, so today I'll order the five copies to send him from them), along with a letter describing each of the plot-differences, so he could forward it to Hallmark. That will probably be the extent of my involvement in the production, other than cashing any checks they send me and donating the money to various cryonics and other health- or education-related causes. Thanks again for asking. All best regards, Jim Halperin P.S. Did anyone see the segment on Alcor on 48 Hours last Thursday night? I heard it was very positive. > <http://www.heritagecoin.com> <http://www.firstimmortal.com> > <http://www.truthmachine.com> Or to purchase or post a review of The > First Immortal or The Truth Machine: > <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0345421825/jameslhalpe> Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=10789