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the comic book shop

a "toe jam feature" by KEEPER Studios

Filmed on location at CORNER COMICS in Kenmore, WA

"the comic book shop" is a short comedic feature set in a real comic

book shop. It is formatted similar to a television sitcom and could

in fact serve as a sitcom pilot. There are four main characters in

the story.

************************* Soon to be on You Tube *************************

****** SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVE 2001 SHOWING @ 9:30 PM on Channel 29/77 ******

Internet Premiere was August 13, 2002 on www.IFilm.com!!!!!We were on for 3 months! Until November 12, 2002!

IFilm
(soon to be on youtube.com)

WORLD PREMEIRE April 30, 2001 9:30 PM on Channel 29/77.

Theatrical debut on August 13, 2001 at 911 Media Arts Center during monthly showcase.

Total cablecasts = 15

The tape has been submitted to networks and others as a pilot.

Possible viewings at comic conventions also in the works.

Photos from filming posted below.

LAST UPDATED 09.14.2006

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Jeff Lageson is Writer/Director/Producer/Editor.

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Ron W. Lageson, Jr. is Associate Producer.

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Tim Mahoney is Crew Chief.

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Wyatt Fletcher is Musical Director.

"We're Not Superheroes" Composed and Performed by Wyatt Fletcher.

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MAJOR CHARACTERS

TIE (Jeff Lageson) - one of two store owners, the one who is all business

TEE (Scott Georgeson) - One of two store owners, the one who is a traditional comic book "fanboy" - Originally to be played by Michael Oliver, most photos below are of Michael during rehearsals.

GUY (Ron W. Lageson, Jr.) - a guy who hangs out at the store that everybody else thinks works there who is also a bit of a "fanboy"

LEGAL EAGLE (Timothy C. Mahoney) - a lawyer of questionable integrity who works in the same building as the shop

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MINOR CHARACTERS

COMIC PURIST (Paige Gifford) - Knew they were being sued before they did

SUPERHERO FAN (James Macon) - Knew they were being sued before they did

PROCESS SERVER (Scott Swanson) - Delivers the bad news to GUY in the opening scene

LAWSUIT KID (Jerid Swanson) - His parents are suing the store, he comes in to buy more cards

GIRLFRIEND (Ashley Rogers) - She comes in and buys the comics of Box 27.

BOX 27 (Jay Lawrence) - Was that really his girlfriend?

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The story centers around a lawsuit against the store by some parents for allegedly pushing various products to minors in violation of gambling and decency laws, implying such products as POKEMON or MAGIC cards, adult comics, and the like without ever actually naming them. The entire story takes place during one business day from open to close as the characters deal with the lawsuit, customers, and each other.

Scott Georgeson performed in "The Wizards of Quiz" at Shoreline CC Nov 9 - 18, 2000, and "The Lady From The Sea" at Shoreline CC Nov 30 - Dec 9, 2000.

ShCC
For Info

Jeff Lageson was an extra (Photographer) on CBS' "The Fugitive" in "Sanctuary" that aired Nov 24, 2000 at 8PM. He appeared as a dancer (with his wife Robin) in the episode "Jenny" that aired Feb 16, 2001 at 9PM.

Conor Byrne
The Bar For "Jenny"

"the comic book shop" , "toe jam features" , "KEEPER Studios" ,"We're Not Superheroes" and ALL RELATED CHARACTERS, LOGOS, AND CONTENTS TM & (c) 2000 Jeffrey Lageson ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Misc. Photos

Store Hours
Note Wednesday
Time at start of film
4 minutes late
Mature Readers
Section
Cards
and Boxes

Character Photos

CAST
CAST
CAST
CAST
CAST
CAST
CAST
CAST
CAST
CAST
TIE
Working the phone
TIE
Working in office #1
TIE
Working in office #2
TIE
in Hall
TIE & COMIC PURIST
Paige Gifford
TIE
at the register
TEE "new"
outside
TEE "new"
with GUY
LEGAL EAGLE
Checking In
LEGAL EAGLE
wanting payment
LEGAL EAGLE
on the hunt
LEGAL EAGLE
at the counter
TEE
(Original) at the counter
GUY
reading at the counter
GUY
just kickin'
GUY
Opening Shot of Film
TEE & GUY
(Original) working
LAWSUIT KID
character photo
PROCESS SERVER
character photo
TIE
with a bad goatee
REHEARSAL
LEGAL EAGLE & TIE'S SHOULDER
REHEARSAL
(Original) TEE & GUY
REHEARSAL
(Original) TEE, GUY & LEGAL EAGLE
GUY & GIRLFRIEND
At the counter
GUY & GIRLFRIEND
At the counter
GIRLFRIEND
At the Counter
FILM #1
TEE and GUY
FILM #2
TEE and GUY
FILM #3
TEE and GUY
FILM #4
BOX 27 #1
FILM #5
BOX 27 #2
FILM #6
CREW CHIEF #1
FILM #7
CREW CHIEF #2
FILM #8
CAMERA #4
FILM #9
TEE and GUY
FILM #10
TEE and GUY
FILM #11
PROCESS SERVER and LAWSUIT KID
FILM #12
COMIC PURIST
FILM #13
GUY
FILM #14
LAWSUIT KID
FILM #15
SUPERHERO FAN
FILM #16
SUPERHERO FAN and GUY
FILM #17
LEGAL EAGLE
FILM #18
DOOR
FILM #19
GUY "X"
FILM #20
DIRECTOR and CREW CHIEF
FILM #21
WHERE WE FILMED (CORNER COMICS)
FILM #22
DOOR #2
FILM #23
KEEPER STUDIOS
FILM #24
KEEPER STUDIOS
FILM #25
TRUCK and EQUIPMENT
FILM #26
DIRECTOR
EDITING
Jeff
EDITING
Jeff
EDITING
Jeff
EDITING
Tim
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