Success of “Lone Survivor” Shows Strength Inherent in ‘Brotherhood’-type Films…

As of January 15, Lone Survivor, the motion picture adaption of Marcus Luttrell’s harrowing experiences while in Afghanistan, has pulled in over $47.9 million at the box office. That – in and of itself – proves that there is a strong market for films that place the spotlight on “the brotherhood”; the common bond that forms among men who are at war. Men at war form a special bond that transcends many things over one’s lifespan. We’ve heard many Veterans describe their buddies in combat as “closer to them than their wives” several times. Combat certainly has to be the most incredible stress of all time, and a bond forms between these men that never fades, never dies...

2 Days & Counting….

Teutonic Knights on the move

…Before THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death goes active on Indiegogo.com!!! Again, we can’t say it enough: please – please – PLEEEZZZ –  SHARE with your friends & family – ANYBODY  you think might have an interest in – or appreciate – seeing a production like this come to fruition. The Good News keeps coming: our Facebook page (now – at this writing – over 2,511 Likes!). There are GREAT REWARDS for everybody’s pledges. We put them together initially, then went back over them, dissected each & every one (wanting to make them both special & different). They are very, very unique which you will be able to see for yourself very shortly...

THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death Buzz Continues to Build!!!

Koenig Heraldic Crest

Stunning Development:

Yesterday was contacted by a family member from former Teutonic Knight Großmeister Ludolf Koënig, who served as Großmeister from 1342 – 1345.  He provided his bona fides (verified) and was cautiously interested to know more about the project, which I layed out to him  in detail (members of The Order  and their families are – understandably – very discreet individuals). I explained how this project is different from your usual (below) average Hollywood “costume drama” (Executive Production Designer Sir Brick Price’s words) and how the script gets down to what is the essence of a knight: services to others, defense of the helpless & those in need, and service & obedience to ...

THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death Approaches 1300 Likes on Facebook!!!!

Interest continues to build about QuarterDeck Production Corp’s premier production, THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death. Our Facebook page has been generating a lot of interest from around the world, most specifically from here in the U.S, Great Britain, & (of course) Germany. The interest is understandable; not much has been done on the Teutonic Knights ever. The Knights Templar have received much more media coverage over the years. Well, let’s see if we can’t put that right...

Masters of War: Soldiers of Distinction One Sheet

Masters of War: Soldiers of Distinction is now on Facebook – ck it out & share!!! Meant to get it up earlier but as THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death was taking up all of our time, hadn’t quite got around to it. But it’s there now. Profiles for the first 15 episodes. You’ll see who/what/ & how? Going to be a bit different than some of the fare normally seen on The Military Channel, for example. Having watched so many of these shows there are so many that are excellent, but somehow some of the really good stories & histories never get told. That’s the gap we’re going to fill with Masters of War: Soldiers of Distinction; unfettered, not overproduced, not “politically correct” in any sense of the term...

“Christmas Time is Here… Happiness and cheer
Fun for all that children call
Their favorite time of the year

Snowflakes in the air
Carols everywhere
Olden times and ancient rhymes
Of love and dreams to share‘

Christmas Time is Here!!! & Random Musings…

As heretofore stated, all QuarterDeck Production Corp projects have already been formed as their own individual corporations by our wonderful CFO Ruby Emerald Diamond. We have budgets for all but are in the process of tailoring a few of them since each one is unique in its own right. Looking forward to what Sir Brick Price can do not only on  Scorched Earth: The Other Side of World War II  but also for  All the Iron Men :  Welcome to Heaven Boys,  We’ve already Served Our Time in Hell.   And then there’s  Order of the Valiant:  T...

The First Thanksgiving, 1621, by Jean-Leon Gerome Ferris

Being on the eve of Thanksgiving, all of us here @ QuarterDeck are eminently thankful for all the support that has materialized for all the projects on slate; from the venerable Sir Brick Price (& his wonderful wife Lady Laura Price)  of  Wonderworksweb.com, who are not only some of the gracious & giving  people (as well as a veritable brain trust & wealth of knowledge!), but some of the friendliest & finest people any of us have ever met. Many thanks go out to Lenser Extraordinaire  David Hansen-Sturm of Twin Palms Media for working with us under/beneath/and over top of the curve to help get all these teasers/trailers “in the Can’. ‘ Many thanks also go out to Adam Bednar & Richard A...

It’s official!!!

THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death is now officially its own corporation!!! As now are all QuarterDeck Production Corp. projects!!! Thank you QuarterDeck CFO Ruby Emerald Diamond for all your knowledge, diligence, & expertise in cutting through all the bureaucratic red tape!!! As heretofore stated, she really is a pure Gem!!! Filmmakers should always form their projects as corporations, as it gives your potential investor knowledge that you are operating on a professional basis & security that you’re not some fly-by-night operation.

Meanwhile,  das Panzer Jagd geht weiter – the Tank Hunt continues. Just spoke with the wonderful Allan D. Cors, Chairman, Board of Trustees, National Museum of Americans in Wartime and come to find out they own & operate two T-34/85’s!!! ...

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Countdown to THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death Going Active…

…on Indiegogo.com is January 15, 2014. This is where we hope to raise the necessary $$ for production. Please tell all your friends, family, people you know, people you used to know, people you may know, people you don’t know, people who you don’t want to know, & people who you certainly – in all circumstances – definitely do not know (whew – that cover it?). Today ads began running on Facebook in the U.S., UK, & Germany.  Oh, to be in deep pockets when production time is near ;<). But we’re not – at least not yet – not till we get this one under our belt. THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death will establish QuarterDeck Production Corp. & the brand...

Oddball, Crapgame, & a Few Other Things…

Soldiers of the GroBdeutschland hitch a ride on an Assault Gun

We’re all about helping out fellow filmmakers here, especially of the historical sort. There’s a great group of guys putting together what looks to be a very interesting series, called The Vanquished, about an elite unit (the Großdeutschland or “Greater Germany” Division which fought exclusively on the Eastern Front during the Second World War. Begun as “Wacht Regiment Berlin” then was later given the designation “Großdeutschland” and was the closest thing to a “Guards” unit (in the British meaning of the term) that existed in the German Army. Later it was upgraded to a motorized infantry division and later – in 1943 – to a premier Panzer-Grenadier Division...