TROOPS II IS ON ITS WAY!
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We've been getting lots of mail regarding TROOPS. We wanted to make it clear that, we, TheForce.net staff, didn't create TROOPS. Our role is to host the digitized clips of Troops on TheForce.net, and other TROOPS related material. All we did was create the TROOPS site. : ) The film itself was created by Kevin Rubio, and his creative team. For more information, see the "credits" page (click on "credits" on the menu at the left). We should also note that Kevin is not on the recipients list when you email TheForce.net. If you mail "starwars@theforce.net", that goes to the staff members here, but not to Kevin. We've been forwarding all relevant messages to Kevin. Now that all that is cleared up... Enjoy Kevin Rubio's "TROOPS", courtesy of TheForce.net!
QUICK TROOPS TRIVIA
Here's some answers to commonly asked questions we get. For more, see the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):
It's OK to distribute TROOPS as long as it's not done for profit. That keeps Lucasfilm happy and Kevin Rubio and friends out of legal trouble. If you see bootleggers or other individuals selling copies, we'd love to hear about it! It's not fair for them to make money off the TROOPS team's hard work and it's also illegal.
No, the costumes aren't for sale, and they can't tell you how to make them. The costumes were made by professional Hollywood artists who wore them to conventions and even the Star Wars Special Edition premiere. They also happened to be Kevin Rubio's friends, and he asked them to wear them for the film. They are custom made, so you're on your own if you want one!
A sequel is in the works. See this news story for the information we have on it so far.
The voice of Wakko from The Animaniacs, Jess Harnell, is the voice of one of the Troopers. Cam Clark, the voice of Leonardo the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and Die Fledermaus from The Tick, is the voice of the Fargo-accented Captain Bach.
A MESSAGE KEVIN RUBIO March 21, 1998 To Everyone: If you've taken the time to sit at your computer and call up this page,
it's probably because you caught the article in the Entertainment Weekly
"Oscar" issue. Although quite a boost to my already inflated ego, it
failed to highlight the many other talented people who worked on this
film. TROOPS is as good as it is because of all the individuals who worked on
it. From Steve Melching and Dave Hard Grove (who first came up with the
idea) to Shant Jordan and Patrick Perez ( whose effects gave TROOPS its
incredible look) to Eric Hilleary ( Those troop costumes were all made
BY HAND by the people wearing them) to the people at POST LOGIC (who
saved me several hundered thousand dollars) and on and on . . . I know I've said this all before, but it seems to bare repeating -
especially with most of the attention being focused on me. TROOPS exists
because a lot of good friends of mine gave generously of their time and
great talents to help pull this film off. All are deserving of the
attention and credit that TROOPS is generating. Thanks for endulging me. I hope you enjoy our film. And if it takes a
while to actually download it, please don't take it out on the good
people at The Force Net. They're doing more than anyone should ask of
them in trying to get this film out to you. Take care & enjoy the film, Kevin A MESSAGE FROM TROOPS
CREATOR KEVIN RUBIO February 11, 1998 To Everyone: Well, here it is - finally. I hope it was worth the wait. Although
my name has been splashed across several web pages and articles related to TROOPS; I am
not the sole person responsible for this film. TROOPS, like most films, is the result of a
collaboration of some very talented individuals living and working (sometimes) here in Los
Angeles. I’d like to take this opportunity to single out several of them. Shant Jordan (pronounced "Shaunt") and Patrick
Perez, my good friends and Prod./FX Supervisors: Their FXs are what raise this film to
an entirely different level, and it the biggest reason why TROOPS is as popular as it is.
Both they and I know this, but I wanted to express this in a public forum. Believe it or
not, this is not their best stuff. Some of the shots we had planned out would blow you
away! Time just didn’t allow for us to include them. You may yet see them on this
site along with a brief write up on how they pulled this off. Eric Hilleary and his entire crew: David Max, Caleb Skinner,
and Kohar and Kenar Yegyayan. THANK YOU SO MUCH! They are the designers of
the stormtrooper costumes, and the people wearing them. All of them gave more than I could
have ever hoped for. Although you will only see Eric’s storyboards at this site - all
of them are incredibly talented artist. Their place looks like one big model shop adorned
with original concept ships and props that would put some sci-fi shows to shame. I hope
I’ll be able to utilize their talents to the fullest in the future. Charlotte Fullerton and the good people at POST LOGIC in
Hollywood: They are the reason that the film sounds as good as it does. Bryan
Arnett, Fred Howard, and Connor More, spent two weeks volunteering time after hours to
ADR, foley, and mix the film. To them and their wives, who didn’t see them for the
all the nights I held them hostage - BIG BIG THANKS! Chris Gore (Editor and Chief of Filmthreat Mag): Chris is, more
than anyone, the reason you guys are able to see this stuff. He was one of my biggest
supporters and cheerleaders for this film. He is also a very talented person in his own
right. I ask you to please take the time to check out his web site at : "filmthreat.com"
where you will be able to see more photos and storyboards of TROOPS, as well as
what’s going on in the world of "real independent" film making. The site is
entertaining and every helpful to al you indie-film makers out there. Chris I’m
forever grateful for all you’ve done. (Make a print out of this so that you can throw
it back in my face if I land a big production deal and start acting like an ass) TheForce.Net: Thanks for all the time and effort that
you’ve put into this. Chrissy Hagar and EVINRUDE (you know who you are): for keeping
my spirits up and my sanity in check when I was only getting 2 hrs. Of sleep a day and
driving all over town to supervise editing, sound mixing, and FX simultaneously. I love
you both! Finally: George Lucas (don’t tell me y’all
didn’t see this coming) Thanks for three very entertaining film. Like the end credits say: It is illegal to sell, purchase, or
make any money off of this video whatsoever. It was made for our amusement and yours (and
to showcase the under used talents of the participant) So don’t even think about
selling it! If you do I will hunt you down and kill you . . . I’ve put the film on this site and
"www.filmthreat.com" so that no one will have to pay for it. And I know
it’s being bootlegged because I bought a copy this weekend! So to all you bootleggers
out there: I KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE AND BREATH! Please stop selling it! I’m not making a
dime off of this and it really pisses me off when you do! And, to all fans, please
don’t buy a copy. It’s not worth the dime. Ok, enough with the yakking. Enjoy the stuff on the site, have a
nice day, and may the force be with you . . . Kevin Rubio All TROOPS material is the property of Kevin Rubio (c) 1997.
Shown with special permission on TheForce.net!