Rob's Myspace Page Updated

Rob has recently updated his MySpace page with a new blog entry. Sounds like he's feeling down and out about a certain relationship. He's on a job search now. I hear Japan has a booming job market. Maybe he should look there.

Monday, December 17, 2007
I’m done

It's time for a change. I'm officially launching into a full-blown job hunt. I've been putting the feelers out for the past few weeks, but now it has become abundantly clear to me that I need to move on and try something else. I've put in a lot of time and effort only to be continuously misinterpreted or altogether unnoticed. I'm not opposed to leaving New York, if that's what it takes. Don't get me wrong -- I love this city. But there are certain elements that I need to get away from before I lose my mind. I'm sick of being the overlooked guy. Sick of being pigeonholed as one thing, when if you would just give me a chance, I know I can be so much more.

You know how you can get totally absorbed with something, and because you are so focused on that one thing, you miss out on other opportunities? I now realize that's what has been happening here. Or maybe I've known it all along and have been living in denial, clinging to that empty hope that things were going to get better. That certain things were meant to happen. Well, whether those things were meant to happen or not, they didn't. Not for me, at least.

Sometimes, you need to give up.
3:48 PM - 7 Comments - 16 Kudos

All of Rob's friends have sent him a message to cheer him up. I do find the timestamps to be a bit comical. Also, a random comment from Ron [1-18-08] has filtered through.

Lil: I know you're hurting, hon. I just don't want you to do anything for the wrong reasons!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 4:03 PM
Hawk: Jeez, someone needs to get laid.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 4:04 PM
HUD: Dude you can't leave me! Who's gonna shave my back?!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 4:04 PM
LenaDia: About time. And yes, you have been living in denial.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 4:04 PM
Ron [1-18-08]: I'm sorry to see you lose hope, Rob. Unfortunately for us, sometimes you just can't win, no matter how hard you try or how much effort you put in. Sometimes things just fall apart.
I wish you luck in the job hunt. May you find that one "thing" that seems to have eluded you for so long.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 4:05 PM
Jamie: Aw Robby! I'm sorry, babe, I know how you're feeling. Maybe we should get together and cheer each other up...
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 4:05 PM
Beth: Rob I had no idea you were in such a funk! Call me, we'll talk about it. We're friends, right?
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 4:05 PM

Cloverfield Myspace Pages Updated

For more than two months, the majority of the Cloverfield Character MySpace pages have been left alone, although HUD had his occasional blog entry about comics. As of yesterday, they’ve all been updated--except for Jamie’s page, her last login was 10/17/2007. Jamie’s probably been taking more strip classes and is too busy to update her page.

You can view their interactions here:
Rob Hawkins
Beth McIntyre
Lily Ford
Hudson Platt
Jason (JJ) Hawkins
Marlena Diamond

In other MySpace news, the folks at UnFiction have begun to convince me The Glass Helmets may be in-game. Their song, "The Green Force," is the same song Jamie danced to in her latest video. Even more convincing is their latest show at the TIDOWave Rally, which was subsequently canceled.

Monday, December 03, 2007

Rally Show Cancelled

We were really looking forward to seeing you guys at the Tidowave rally next week but we had to cancel our set. There's been an accident within the band and we are currently recovering, both physically and emotionally. That's all the info we can give out at this time. Thanks to all of you who sent cards and well-wishes.

Know that this will not in any way affect the release of our next single, "Arbiter of Digressions". We're super proud of it and can't wait for your reactions. Keep checking the site for more updates!

-The Bot

Is there any significance to the character MySpace pages? How about The Glass Helmets? Your thoughts are welcome.

Cloverfield Plot Summary Revealed

A few days ago, Crave Network Web sites received an official plot synopsis for Cloverfield. Today, the movie's official site, http://www.cloverfieldmovie.com/, was updated with the plot synopsis as well. It reads as follows.

Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of their video camera, the film is a document of their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying event of their lives.

This comes as no big news. We know about Rob and his friends. We know there's a monster attack. We know it's filmed with handheld cameras. We know they are fighting for their lives.

The big question is, who are Rob's five friends? From the MySpace accounts we've already discovered, we know Rob has six close friends. Beth, HUD, Jamie, Jason (his brother), Lily, and Marlena.

In the trailers, we've definitely seen Jason(1) and Lily(2) and Marlena(3). Promotional photos show Beth(4) and HUD(5) are in the movie. And from a picture featured on 1-18-08.com, we've seen Rob with Jamie(6) and HUD.

That accounts for all six of Rob's friends, all who we assume would be at the party. So, is this a simple mathmatical mistake on Paramount's part, or is it something bigger?

Also of note: During the credits for second trailer, only six actors are mentioned. The actress that plays Jamie is not one of them. However, Jamie has been featured in a series of four video blogs, which seem an integral part of the plot leading up to the movie.

More Cloverfield Production Shots

BlackBookMag.com has updated their interview of Lizzy Caplan with more production shots.

1-18-08 Central Park Set Photos

Slashfilm has a wonderful article with a couple reports from the set of Cloverfield/1-18-08, which shot on Monday in Central Park.



(Minor Spoiler Warning)

According to nooneimportant77, the first sequence involved (minor spoiler warning) a very bloody Rob and an unidentified girl (presumably Lily, played by actress Jessica Lucas) huddled under an over pass in Central Park. They exchange some lines, before Rob starts saying “look at me look at me”. Cue dust and bricks which fall on them while they scream. Then the production crew hoisted a big black tarp over one side of the over pass, which our source thinks was used to simulate more rubble falling.

Sounds like our friends from the trailer may play a bigger part than some people have speculated. And after watching some of the video, my thought is that the black tarp was used to block out the light. It's possible that the tarp could be used to simulate the monster(s) walking by. I'm sure time will tell.

Another interesting tidbit is that they were shooting with professional film or HD cameras, and not a consumer/prosumer grade camera.

The videos are now on YouTube. Thanks again to nooneimportant77.



Check out the full set report for more details, photos, and some video.

Subscribe to the 1-18-08 Characters' MySpace Blogs

Project Cloverfield has compiled the blogs from all the characters' MySpace pages.

If you want to stay updated with the Myspace blogs that belong to the 1-18-08 cast, you can subscribe to each blog separately. However, if you would like to subscribe to just one feed that pulls in all seven blogs, you can subscribe to http://feeds.feedburner.com/projectcloverfield/myspace (alternatively you can add this syndicated feed: 11808blogs to your livejournal friends list.)
If you do not want to subscribe, but would rather just view on occasion, you can visit feeder.projectcloverfield.com/MyspaceBlogs/. However, do note that the timestamps that are being shown at Feeder are the actual timestamps that these entries were originally created. The dates that are posted at the blogs itself have been edit (backdated) to appear as if though they were posted months upon months ago.

There has also been a lot of talk about the significance of these MySpace profiles. Could the characters themselves give us clues to what this movie is about? While it's certainly possible, this blogger thinks the characters are as clueless as we are.

1-18-08 MySpace Pages

After reading the back of the newest photo on 1-18-08.com, I did a quick search for Jamie Lascano on MySpace. Wouldn't you know it, the site exists! She's also got some interesting friends. I think you might recognize a few of them. Check out her MySpace page.



Be sure to browse her friends' pages as well. It turns out Rob Hawkins and the guy wearing the Slusho t-shirt in the trailer (Jason) are brothers. Some of these guys even like the show LOST. Too bad they're probably going to miss the start of season four.

List of Confirmed Characters:
Rob Hawkins--MySpace Profile
Jason Hawkins--MySpace Profile
Marlena Diamond--MySpace Profile
Lily Ford--MySpace Profile
Jamie Lascano--MySpace Profile
Beth McIntyre--MySpace Profile
Hudson Platt--MySpace Profile

Thanks to jts1123 for suggesting I check out MySpace profiles. I also updated the IMDB page based on the names given on the MySpace pages. Hopefully they accept my edits.

Exit Mystery St

After reading the SlashFilm article again (linked previously), I've been doing some research about the Exit Mystery St sticker/sign/whatever. I've found that, just like with LOST fans, 1-18-08 fans are starting to get a little TOO good at finding "clues."

I have reason to believe that this sign is nothing more than a background prop with little to no meaning, other than perhaps a clue into the life of Rob, the trailer's apparent focus.

The Exit Mystery St sign originates from New Orleans. The New Orleans Jazz Fest 2007, to be exact. Another shot from the trailer showed a fraternity paddle with the letters AKM. Some minor research led me to Xavie University of Louisiana and the Dillard University. Both are in New Orleans.

Methinks our friend Rob may be from New Orleans, or perhaps a roommate? Time will tell.