Part 2 Ships Monday, Dec 15

Yes, you read it hear correctly. Episode 7, "Hard To Forget: Part 2" is almost ready to ship, so all of you who have been asking "what happens to Agent Emes?" will finally get your answer.

I'm not gonna post a trailer for the new episode, but in the meantime, you can enjoy this little piece I put together from this year's Chabad Kinus Hashluchim

Agent Emes at Kinus Hashluchim 5769 from Leibel on Vimeo.

Part 2 is almost ready!

I've been working furiously to finish episode 7 AKA Part 2 of "Hard To Forget". Here's what the new cover is going to look like:

But I had to go to Brooklyn for two days to introduce part 1 at the Chabad Kinus HaShluchim, and to buy a new kapote, and good kosher meat for my refrigerator.
The kinus was great. As usual, I was inundated with rabbis of all shapes and sizes telling me that they had strict orders not to come home without the new Agent Emes.

I also showed a sneak peak at part 2, which was close enough to being ready to warrant a preview. Since the kinus fair took place at Ohelei Torah, where a cheder is located, a bunch of kids came down during their recess to watch the new film.

I was nearly crushed against the wall as they strained and pushed to get a good look at my modest monitor. The other vendors were shooting me looks as well, as the kids were disrupting business for anyone near them.
On one hand I felt bad about it, but it was hard to ignore the positive publicity that came from it.

I took some video of the event, and as soon as I am finished with #7, I'll post something you all to see.

One more thing: last week I bought a GPS to take with me to NYC and I recommend it for anyone who ever finds him or herself driving in a strange city. It's a huge stress reliever, and lots of fun as well.

Until later.

Feedback Time

The new Agent Emes has finally reached the stores, and we have started shipping units out of Pittsburgh.
I'd like to start hearing feedback from those who have seen it, so feel free to use this blog to offer your comments.
A good yom tov to all!

Pre-Release SALE - 20% off

Agent Emes: Hard To Forget (part 1) is at the duplicator and we expect to begin shipping the first week in October.
If you want to be among the first to own this great new episode, log on to
www.agent-emes.com
where you can pre-order the DVD and save 20% off the suggested retail price.

Cover is ready!

The DVD sleeve artwork for the new Agent Emes DVD cover is now ready!
I think Tanya did a great job on this one. Please keep spreading the word about
"Agent Emes" Hard To Forget"
Available in stores between Rosh Hashona and Yom Kippur.

The new Trailer is up!

Here is the trailer for our upcoming release " Agent Emes: Hard To Forget (part 1)"


Agent Emes: Hard To Forget from Leibel on Vimeo.

I am working frantically to finish all aspects of the DVD, including sound mix, color corrections, special effects, and even a new special feature.

The DVD will available in stores and online by the beginning of October 2008.

Please pass word along!

Production is finished!

Here's the latest on the most exciting year for Agent Emes yet.

We have finished production! Almost.
Up until the second to last day of filming, we were completely on schedule. But on day #25, I finally overestimated what we could get done - so I have now fallen behind one day - which I will make up in August.

I'm not gonna say much about plots at this point. What I will tell you is that while some of the previous cast will be returning for the next three episodes, many of the key roles have been filled with new characters and actors. There is, of course, a new Agent Emes, but there is also a new villain, set of parents, and siblings for the new character.

People have been asking about a trailer/teaser, and I will do my best to get one up by late Aug, early Sept.

Since wrapping on Monday, I have been making a rough cut of episode #6 (1st for this season), and have now completed almost 20 minutes of that.

One of the nice things is that the special effects requirements are not so extensive for #6, so that should make the process go much faster. The third one we shot (number 8) is going to be loaded with SFX, so I will have my work cut out for me this Winter.

Last thing I'm gonna mention is that if there are any web marketing, or just plain marketing experts out there, who have ideas for how to spread word of Agent Emes further into the world, please let me know.

Over and out.

Third week of production!

It's time to restart this blog, because Agent Emes has been completely re-tooled, and we are gearing up to release THREE huge episodes over the next year.

Right now, we are busy filming all three episodes simultaneously, and, thank G-d, we are still on schedule.

By now, almost everyone knows that we have replaced Sholom Ber and are introducing a new Agent Emes. He is being played by a very talented boy name Yissachar Shollar.

We are also introducing a new villain to oppose Agent Emes, and we are calling him Uncle Evil. UE is being played by Pittsburgh acting legend, Sam Nicotero. He has brought a new brand of villainy to the series, and we think our fans will love what they see.

Of course, mixed in with all this will be compelling stories, and valuable Jewish educational content.

So start counting down, because come this October, a new Agent Emes will hit the stores.