The Book of Days
In October of last year, I worked on a movie which was code-named Boise. This movie carries a very important distinction in my career history: it's the first lead I've had in ages, and it's the first movie I've done since deciding to focus more on writing and my family than acting and the hollow pursuit of fame. It was very strange, but not unwelcome, when I dug my actor pants out from under the bed and put them back on. Initially, they weren't very comfortable, but they did feel familiar, and when I got used to them again, I decided that I'd never be able to fully take them off -- I feel incredibly naked without them.
Wow. That was an extended metaphor from hell.
Anyway, I was really happy with the work I did. My satisfaction on the set, was matched by the joy and satisfaction I took in writing about my experiences on the set each day. Everyone who reads this lame website has been so supportive, and ridden the violent ups and downs with me for so long . . . I felt like something good had finally happened, and I really enjoyed sharing those experiences with you. (If you want to relive it, follow that link, and click the >> to get to the next day's entry.)
Tomorrow night, the movie will air on the PAX network, and we get to see if the work I did on the set translates to the screen.
Before one of my projects is released, I'm always apprehensive -- I feel unsure about how the music is going to play, how the director cut the scenes together, things like that. I also feel apprehensive about my performance. Will the audience see what I intended? Will I get caught "acting?" I don't feel all that apprehensive about this project, which is surprising and rewarding. I feel very confident in the work I did on the day. I'm sure I'll find things in my performance that I don't like, and I bet many of the things I find will be found only by me. Some people say that I'm ripping myself off when I do that, but if I don't look for those flaws, I never improve.
My gut feeling on this film is that it's going to be pretty good. It's not going to be spectacular --there's some badly written courtroom drama in the middle, where I think it really slows down -- but I think audiences will enjoy it.
They're calling it The Book of Days. Check your local listings for details.
Comments
Why the name change???
You RAWK !! WIL WHEATON!!!
Posted by: bluecat/redblanket | January 30, 2003 09:44 AM
I'm there Wil! I've been waiting!
Posted by: KERI | January 30, 2003 09:46 AM
Hot Dawg!! now if I can just figure out how to rewire my vcr to actually record...
Posted by: mst3cate | January 30, 2003 09:48 AM
I don't get PAX in Canada - and we have a satelite service. Perhaps another channel will carry it... I'm sure you'll RAWK! (to echo someone before me). And you're so right about learning from your own mistakes - to presume otherwise would be mighty arrogant of us.
Posted by: SpaceCadet | January 30, 2003 09:49 AM
Hey, 4th post!
Wil, I'm gonna be sure to get someone to record it for me, and I'm looking forward to seeing you in your "actor pants" again. I understand how you feel. For me it's the rush I get after doing a great show. It's better than any drug.
Peace,
Scott M
Posted by: Scott M | January 30, 2003 09:53 AM
So, if your actor pants are not fully on, but not fully off, does this mean the crotch is like two inches from the ground. God how I hate that style. How do you reach your wallet?
Anyhow, good show Wil! If I had TV hookup (which I did away with about six years ago) I would watch the movie.
Best of luck in future endeavours. Just another geek cheering for you from the sidelines.
Posted by: Nyarl | January 30, 2003 09:54 AM
I will most definately check it out! Can't Wait!!
Posted by: Pyrofenix | January 30, 2003 09:56 AM
I am so psyched about seeing you in this movie!!! It sounds like you had fun & that probably means people will have fun watching you in it. I'll definitely be watching!
:) ellen
Posted by: ellen | January 30, 2003 10:04 AM
Only for you, Wil, would I voluntarily watch PAX TV... :)
Posted by: Mari | January 30, 2003 10:07 AM
Wooot! Gonna have to record it...got work until 8:30. *laugh*
For those that live in or around the Seattle area...'Book of Days' is on at 8pm on PAX (channel 3 for people who have cable).
*dances around, not able to wait*
Posted by: Moonie | January 30, 2003 10:13 AM
Wil,
The movie comes on here at 8:00p.m. on PAX. I am looking very foreward to seeing you in the movie. I am sure, as always, you will not disapoint. Best to you and your family Wil.
The Ozzman......
P.S.
Oh I was wondering, I was talking to Bill Shatner over at www.williamshatner.com and he was telling me advice on writing. He said you start with 1 line then that becomes 2 and soon you have a paragraph and then you have a page. Was that how it was for you? writing your book or did you have it all pretty much mapped out from the start? Just thought i'd ask. Good luck with it.
Posted by: The Ozzman | January 30, 2003 10:13 AM
hee hee thank you moonie :D i was about to look it up myself, but you so kindly saved me the effort :D
Yea wil!!!
Posted by: kittee | January 30, 2003 10:17 AM
I won't be able to see it as I live in the country and don't get cable :( However I am in your corner rooting for ya Wil! I know the movie will get good reviews!
JT
Posted by: Jason Thomas | January 30, 2003 10:18 AM
Your worst critic is always yourself. I do (bad) amateur theatre, and everybody tells me how wonderful I was (of course, they aren't actors). Then I watch the tape and think "Gawd, that was horrible. Wait, that bit was funny. That coulda used more energy...good god, Steve, you're an actor, not a tree!"
And so on, and so forth.
Posted by: Bondith | January 30, 2003 10:27 AM
Hmm... I don't suppose there's any word on a Canadian network picking this up to be aired here?
Sometimes we just get these things later
*crosses fingers*
Posted by: Karina | January 30, 2003 10:32 AM
This is one of the few times I miss having cable TV. We have so much that we are interested in doing in life - that sitting in front of the TV falls low on the priority list. Yet, there are times that it would be cool. I miss little things like The Simpsons, Discovery Channel, PBS, etc. I've heard there is an Indie Film Channel, that would be cool. I'm sorry I'm going to miss seeing The Book of Days... maybe I can get someone to record it for me. There - there's an idea. ;)
Congratulations!
~Janece
Posted by: Janece | January 30, 2003 10:40 AM
Yay!... I get PAX... but... but... John Doe comes on at 9...damn it! Hmmm.... looks like I'm gonna miss an episode of JD :) I need to get a Tivo. Anyway, I read the synopsis and it looks like a cool story...looking forward to seeing you in action tomorrow night.
Peace
Posted by: Eddy | January 30, 2003 10:52 AM
800 flippin' channels, not one of them PAX...
Grumble...
Do Pax movies ever make it to video/dvd?
Posted by: WesAW | January 30, 2003 10:59 AM
You may have a book worm virus that is sentient, it likes you naked with out your actors clothes on, Follow the little voice of the Book Worm and the 50,000 monkeys with typerwriters will follow and serve you the rest of your life.
Posted by: Peter J. Vouaux | January 30, 2003 11:05 AM
Ah, this is great, i'm so stoked. i'll definatly be watching and *prepare for the lamest joke ever*
I'll set my VCR to stun...er...record...
*at least i gave you preperation time?*
love you man!
Posted by: Erin | January 30, 2003 11:05 AM
Wil,
Gotta hand it to you for livin' life "out there" in front of us all. Sharing your thoughts about your work, how it's perceived, etc. You've been there and done that and it's interesting to read about.
I was thinking as I read your latest entry that we've all gotten very used to coming here and reading these thoughtful, sometimes humorous, sometimes sad or worrisome, sometimes provocative things from you. I'd miss having that and I'm glad you do it.
FWIW, on your thoughts about I, Robot: as a writer I try out for different projects. Some of them I get; some I don't. As I work on a project, I go through a lot of angst about the work -- is it accurate? Is it well-written? Can I do it better?
Then, after it's published, I almost hate to read it because I'm afraid I'll see something that I could have done better -- but it's published; set in stone; can't be changed.
That's what keeps us sharp in our respective professions. I admire acting ability; I think I might have it in myself to be an actor, but I'm afraid to try -- and right now I'm busy as a writer. But, maybe one of these times I'll try the acting route. And ya know what? I'll have those "self criticism" skills honed to a fine art by my experiences as a writer!
;)
So, keep on keepin' on Wil. We're with ya all the way!
Posted by: SpaceWriter | January 30, 2003 11:07 AM
TiVo is set to nab it. :)
Rock on, Wil!
me
Posted by: Clay | January 30, 2003 11:13 AM
Cool. Too bad I will not get to see it because I have no TV. Perhaps someone can digitize it for those of us who are TV impaired? Or maybe it will get released at blockbuster next to the Dune, V, and Merlin MiniSeries :-)
Posted by: Grimicus | January 30, 2003 11:14 AM
Can't get PAX here in Baltimore, really want to see the movie, too.
Posted by: Jenn | January 30, 2003 11:14 AM
It's up against a really kick-ass block of TNG on TNN. ("Starship Mine"? Rocks.)
Must see if I can get my friends to tape it for me (alas, I am without cable) without sounding like a dork for wanting to tape something on Pax.
Posted by: sandra | January 30, 2003 11:21 AM
I'm looking forward to seeing it! I have it scheduled and timed on my palm pilot. :)
Posted by: Anne | January 30, 2003 11:23 AM
ARGH! my friends get PAX but they are so clueless about machines I doubt if they'll be able to get thier VCR to record the movie. They are so clueless I had to go to thier house to program thier fancy new 5-disk CD player, I couldn't figure out why they would bother to buy one with all those bells and whistles when I know they'll never know how to work it.
Posted by: Jenn | January 30, 2003 11:25 AM
Woo!
Go Wil!!
*waves flag*
We know not of this "PAX" of which you speak here in merry old Ingerland but it sounds like it's going to be good.
We have faith. So does your gut apparently.
What a clever intestinal tract you have...
Posted by: EnglishBen | January 30, 2003 11:26 AM
*sigh*
If only I could see it here in Merrie England.
:(
Posted by: ionicus | January 30, 2003 11:29 AM
I can't wait to see the movie. Unfortunatly I have to work all night, but the VCR is set and ready to catch it.
I am positive you did a bang up job Wil, congrats!
Posted by: Marie | January 30, 2003 11:35 AM
TiVo, Baby! Here's something neat-TiVo selected it as a 'Best Bet' on my machine, and it would have been recorded anyways, even if I didn't already set it to record. Pretty cool, huh?
TiVo also suggested other movies and shows with you in them. Too damn cool. Even the little black box likes Wil!
Posted by: Amber | January 30, 2003 11:45 AM
Television: $150.00
Cable: $32.00/month
Comfy Sofa: $500.00
Getting to watch Wil on PAX: PRICELESS!
Posted by: shrike | January 30, 2003 11:51 AM
I agree, it would take the force of Wil Wheaton to make me WANT to sit down and watch something on PAX...
On a side note, has anyone else ever noticed that like, 9 times out of 10 when you surf through PAX it's someone getting their ass kicked? I mean, isn't this a little weird for a network who's name means "peace."
Posted by: Adrienne | January 30, 2003 11:53 AM
I've read a few blips about "Days," and I'm stoked on seeing it!
Point of interest-Corey Feldman was in Santa Cruz, CA, on Saturday sitting in front of a small movie theater. They were showing "Goonies" and he was charging people $20 to come talk to him and get his autograph. We walked by and gawked for a wee bit, but it was all too sad. Killer movie, though. Ah, well.
Posted by: Alexis | January 30, 2003 11:54 AM
hm. 'pants' and 'writing' in one entry.
secret message, anyone?
Posted by: edgar | January 30, 2003 12:07 PM
Okay, someone tape it and send some copies north of the boarder.
I read about it enough, I've GOT to see it.
Posted by: delphine | January 30, 2003 12:10 PM
Here's hoping my sister's friend really does get Pax.... If she does, SpaceCadet, then it would appear that you *can* get Pax in Canada...
*fingers crossed*
Em
Posted by: Em | January 30, 2003 12:13 PM
I invented pants.
Posted by: MrsVeteran | January 30, 2003 12:13 PM
Creation is a strange critter....you never really let go of it, and you never really stop wanting to fix, alter, change, or try to make it better, even when it's out of your hands. Hell, George Lucas was still working on Star Wars 20 years after the bloody thing hit the screens.
I'm gonna find it, and watch it....thanks for the heads-up. I've always enjoyed your work, and you wear the actors pants well, my friend. Take care.
Posted by: jeffroDOH | January 30, 2003 12:16 PM
LOL @ the actors pants! :p
We don't watch PAX normally, usually because it is 90% infommercials but this movie does sound extremely interesting.
Me and the Hubby will definately be watching PAX tommorow night. ;)
Posted by: NephraTari | January 30, 2003 12:23 PM
After enjoying your website for several weeks I just couldn't not post to wish you great raves on your Pax TV project. I'll try to search on my online guide to make sure I view it. Best to you.
Posted by: Mikey | January 30, 2003 12:23 PM
don't think i'll be able to see it up here in toronto ......but I'll be looking in here later tonight to see if any of the posse have some reviews...
hint hint!
seriously gang...if any of ya see the movie tonight, come back here and let us unfortunates know how it was....
kay?
cool.
see ya then!
ty
Posted by: Tyson | January 30, 2003 12:26 PM
I allready had it programmed in the tv. I'm sure you did great and I can't wait to see it. Well I guess I can wait because I have no choice in the matter but I'd rather not wait. Anyway... I'm rambling now. Yay, Wil is gonna be on tv!
Posted by: Holly | January 30, 2003 12:30 PM
We'll Be Watching To See You Shine!!!
Posted by: Will A. Dennis | January 30, 2003 12:31 PM
Where's the monkey who's going to tape it for those of us that can't get PAX?
I wanna see my Uncle Willie!
Posted by: Sunidesus | January 30, 2003 12:36 PM
I can't believe it. Not a single troll has posted a "Book of Daze" remark yet.
Given the poor reception I get on the PAX channel here, it will be like reliving the snowy, pre cable tv of my childhood.
Posted by: Fred Fowler | January 30, 2003 12:38 PM
Way to go, Uncle Willy! I will try and watch
yo' gaw-juus mug tomorrow night on PAX!
Thanx for letting us "monkeys" know when to
tune in. :-D
Posted by: Uncle Willy's Hunny | January 30, 2003 12:48 PM
Wish I had Pax. You'll be great. I also have to say thanks, for sharing with us.
Posted by: angry penguin | January 30, 2003 01:03 PM
I have checked up and down...and round and round on my tv listings and I am figuring that Canada will get that movie after the fact. :S Oh well. Anybody willing to record it and sell it to the canadians?? Wil... Help?
Posted by: artisticspirit | January 30, 2003 01:09 PM
VCR set, friends told, wishing like hell there was no such thing as commercials and the freaking movie would be break-free.........
It really does sound interesting, not just "oooo wil's going to be in a movie, must watch *drool*". Ya know what I mean.
Posted by: NightShade | January 30, 2003 01:11 PM
Thanks for the heads-up, Wil. We'll be watching!
Posted by: Shannon | January 30, 2003 01:14 PM
Anyone with PAX are invited to attend the premiere; from your own couch of course!
Posted by: ze-mag | January 30, 2003 01:17 PM
Sounds like a real winner, cant wait to see it!!! NOT!
Posted by: Dick Richard | January 30, 2003 01:17 PM
Wil! I know The Book of Days will be great. I've got a lot of faith in you.
Posted by: Amor | January 30, 2003 01:18 PM
Ok, you really made me laugh out loud at your comment on your metaphor.
I can't wait to see you in this film, Wil! I usually work evenings (like you care, lol) but you can bet my vcr shall be taping it for future enjoyment. ;-)
Posted by: Jenny Finster | January 30, 2003 01:18 PM
Date noted and calendar cleared... I will be setting my ol' VCR for this one! I'm sure the acting will be awesome. As I recall, we are all hardest and most critical of ourselves. Most of those around us don't notice a thing, but we can see every flaw and goof up. Been there, done that...
I'm sure the mojo vibe is running strong here today. We're behind ya, Wil.
Posted by: Liz | January 30, 2003 01:20 PM
My Wil Wheaton Wishlist on TiVo picked up the broadcast as soon as the listings came out last week. I'm looking forward to it.
Posted by: Dan | January 30, 2003 01:27 PM
Well, if anything would make me regret not having PAX as part of my Poor Man's Cable Package, it's this. Perhaps my sister will tape it for me.
And, lest I forget--three cheers for HMIC!
Posted by: Tom | January 30, 2003 01:47 PM
What do you say to someone who is about to have their movie played on PAX? "Break A Leg" doesn't really work cause you've already done the performance. Anyway, Best of Luck to the productions success!
Posted by: Jeanne | January 30, 2003 01:53 PM
Yay! Okay, now to go check listings -- I'll be looking forward to seeing you screen again Wil! I hope you'll be happy with how it all came out.
Posted by: Beth | January 30, 2003 02:18 PM
I will tell my TiVo to record it. I'm looking forward to watching it. :)
Posted by: Felara | January 30, 2003 02:19 PM
I wish I could watch it, but of course there's no PAX here in Germany. Sucks.
Posted by: Gabe | January 30, 2003 02:22 PM
Can't wait to see it. I'll be getting the popcorn ready and settling in around 8 pm for a good night of tv.
Posted by: kelly | January 30, 2003 02:37 PM
All,
Its listed on Internet Movie DataBase site:
http:www.imdb.com/Title?0346639.
There's button to submit a review of the movie.
For all of the critic-wannabee's...here's your chance to give Wil two thumbs up!
KJ
Posted by: jeepliberty | January 30, 2003 02:54 PM
sometimes it sucks to be british!
Posted by: becks | January 30, 2003 03:00 PM
Sounds like Wil (or someone) should tape it and set up a "lending library" through the site. Whomever has a copy can post and accept emails from those wanting to watch, and the borrower will pay the postage going and coming. I don't have a TV or a VCR, but I would borrow the tape from someone and watch it at work after hours. Or maybe Wil can find out from PAX if it's going to be available on DVD or VHS. If they're in disbelief, Wil can send them the link to this comments page to see that the monkeys really want to see it!
Posted by: Erika | January 30, 2003 03:04 PM
hehehe...extended metaphor from hell.
I have a lifetime pass for that handbasket.
muhuahuahuahua!
Posted by: Cherish | January 30, 2003 03:05 PM
Everybody gets PAX. Its the default "family friendly" station. Christians made sure everyone has it. You can't get rid of it. Its channel 2 on my cable system (ATT Broadband, formerly TCI)
Posted by: Generation_D | January 30, 2003 03:23 PM
Think there's any chance they'll ever show it in Germany?
Nah, didn't think so.
I guess that means I'll have to find some nice American to record it for me.
*wanders off to check her mailing list*
Posted by: Hamischa | January 30, 2003 03:23 PM
Wil, I know it is going to be great. By the way, check out Leo Laporte's blog from yesterday about the speech he gave. I think you will find it interesting.
Posted by: Patrick | January 30, 2003 03:26 PM
hail satan
Posted by: sean | January 30, 2003 03:27 PM
So are you going to be shooting anyone in the face in this movie?
Start lifting some weights, bulk up and be an action hero.
Posted by: scraping fetus | January 30, 2003 03:28 PM
Words fail me, so: w00t! :)
Posted by: Gwalchmai | January 30, 2003 03:29 PM
I invented pants.
Posted by: Pukearrhea | January 30, 2003 03:57 PM
Go! Danny Hartland Go!
8pm EST
http://users.adelphia.net/~mpatko
Posted by: michapat | January 30, 2003 04:04 PM
While PAX is a network, and believe it our not, one of the biggest network's in The United States. It is also an affiliate program damn it!
And then [JENESISUS] Around here, loving sports have decided to over ride PAX programing for a freaking basketball game. I can not blame them too much, since the area I live in is OVERLY sports fanatics! (seriously, I am not being over hard just because I do not enjoy WATCHING sports alot, and do not get it) I totaly get why they like it, but they are WAY to serious around here, it is scary!
Hopefully I will beable to catch it in re-run...freaking SPORTS! ARGH!!!
Posted by: Pu'be | January 30, 2003 04:18 PM
i am so glad that you wore your ACTING PANTS in the movie...i shudder to think that you might have done the whole movie in your FUNKY PANTS!...i'm looking forward to "the book of days"...it'll be like seeing an old friend...back in his element...and loving it.
Posted by: d. burr | January 30, 2003 04:23 PM
If I can figure out which channel is PAX here at school, I will be watching it! Good luck!
Posted by: Susan | January 30, 2003 05:01 PM
Dear Wil,
Why would you submit to a movie that airs during the Kings-Lakers game. WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!?
Posted by: EG-Fox | January 30, 2003 05:05 PM
I can't wait!! It's like hearing that an old friend is going to be on TV. I was also planning on renting Stand by Me this weekend and watching it with the step-kids. They've seen me visiting this web site before and asked about it, so I told them that we'd rent a movie with Wil in it this weekend. It's going to be really good to see you back on TV, Wil!!
Posted by: shauna | January 30, 2003 05:06 PM
From TV Guide: "An insurance agent (Wil Wheaton), whose wife died on their wedding day, receives a book containing the dates on which people will die, but when he uses it in his job, his boss suspects him of murdering his clients. Frankie: Maureen Flannigan. Jonah: Isaac Hayes. Amelia: Deborah Raffin. Sister Grady: Pamela Reed. Finch: Richard Grieco."
Posted by: Mike Harris | January 30, 2003 05:49 PM
Will Wheaton, It would be fine to see a movie you made or even the modern space stories too.
In Cuba, we have not luxery TV and the shows are very old with James Kirk foolishly leaving ship and falling for obvious trap. I too am ship captain! Is water ship of course. Still, I know not to leave for very long or crew of drunken and bad outlaws would steal and take to Florida with dog and chicken. Ok, good acting to you.
We hope for many more shows to watch on ship vcr and will wait in patient understanding.
Capt. B. Texino
MV Todos Los Santos
Baracoa, Cuban Peoples..& so on.
Posted by: Bozo Texino-Marti | January 30, 2003 06:03 PM
Want to tape it for me Wil?
Posted by: Jeffery Borchert | January 30, 2003 06:39 PM
Unlike most above Wil. I do have cable. And yes I do have PAX.
But I am as nervous as a parent watching their 4 year old in his first christmas play.
The knots in my stomache. Along with the pain and pure agony I felt when seeing you in NEMESIS with no lines.(you looked great laughing with no sound)
I don't think I can stand to watch you on t.v.
I was so worried you might mess up a line on the info-mercial. That it made me call in sick to work the next day. So please Wil. Make it good for recording. I don't know if I stand it if I have to stuff my face in pillow everytime you have a line hoping you don't screw up.
Just kidding. I hope it does well. You deserve it. Best of luck.
Posted by: t.c. | January 30, 2003 07:21 PM
Hey Wil, here's the IMdb page for the movie. I'm setting the vcr now to tape it (working tomorrow night).
http://us.imdb.com/Details?0346639
Posted by: Adam | January 30, 2003 08:01 PM
Livin large on the PAX network.
Pls, pls somebody digitize and post.
Posted by: Drakensykh | January 30, 2003 08:31 PM
Wil I dont know if it was posted anywhere in the upper posts but do you know what time this movie will air? Eastern Time to be more specific haha. If so thanks!
Posted by: StevenZ | January 30, 2003 08:31 PM
Fri Jan 31 08:00P PAX- Pax TV
Found it :-)
Posted by: StevenZ | January 30, 2003 08:34 PM
Thanks for the heads up. The plot outline sounds like it could be interesting. Deborah Raffin has always been a little spooky to me, but Pamela Reed has turned in a few "gutsy" performances I really liked.
Posted by: JeffNTx | January 30, 2003 08:45 PM
anybody else go to the bozo texino site listed up there? it has some shaky translation, but it's interesting
Posted by: chuck | January 30, 2003 08:46 PM
oh yeah, i'll be watching, wil
Posted by: chuck | January 30, 2003 08:47 PM
I am gonna watch, and catch hell from my wife for watching PAX. Why couldn't you make a movie for the Playboy Channel? LOL
Posted by: Patton L. Zarate | January 30, 2003 08:47 PM
Looking forward to it. What time will it be on? And here is some more MOJO for you and your family.
Posted by: terry | January 30, 2003 09:05 PM
is this Wil Wheatons' Egos' playground or whut ?
Posted by: Seamus | January 30, 2003 09:56 PM
Don't worry Wil. If either you or the movie suck at any point, you can count on me to give you the honest "every man's" opinion. MWAHAHAHA...
Posted by: relaximusprime | January 30, 2003 10:23 PM
PAX list this movie as >>> "Book Of Days" Movie, Suspense(2003) Wil Wheaton, Maureen Flannigan, Richard Grieco. A courier gives an insurance agent (Wil Wheaton) a mystifying book that lists the dates of when people will die. Premier. >>> Does the word "premier" mean that this is the possible start of a series (assuming good numbers)?
Posted by: Baka-San | January 30, 2003 10:35 PM
Wow! I can't get that channel here in England and that sucks the movie sounds like it would be cool. You never really said what the film was about and if it would be released in England oh well good luck.huggles and kisses from me to you.
Posted by: RoseOfInfinateDarkness | January 31, 2003 12:42 AM
Wil !
you mean !
THIS FRIDAY !
BOOK OF DAYS!
STARRING; "STAND BY ME STAR, WIL WHEATON!"
WILL BE ON THE PAX TV LINE UP !
I DID NOT KNOW THAT! (just kidding :)
well then, I'll be taping it and give my rating
next week!
Posted by: wade art | January 31, 2003 12:51 AM
Coolness! An actual reason to watch the PAX network.
Now if only you could have had it written in your contract for them to turn off their annoying logo in the bottom right corner of the screen during airing of your flick.
Posted by: RetroRandy | January 31, 2003 01:16 AM
This could be cool.
PAX viewers will spike from 25 to 33 for just one show!
Behold, the power of the monkey! :)
Posted by: wil | January 31, 2003 01:41 AM
D'oh! What a stupid time to be on the wrong side of the Atlantic! I'm pretty sure that Sky doesn't carry PAX, but a quick tip for British monkeys: The one channel here in Merrie Olde England that it'd be most likely to be on is the Hallmark Channel (which *is* on Sky!) Hopefully soon...
Posted by: ChimChim | January 31, 2003 03:49 AM
Another dissapointed Candian here. No Uncle Willy for me. Will have to wait for it to show up on CITY TV on a Sunday afternoon in a couple years. Or perhaps fox will pick it up to run with craftmatic bed commercials and I can watch it on the Buffalo affiliate. :(
Posted by: Frank | January 31, 2003 06:39 AM
I, too, shall be watching!
In fact, it may be the first time ever that I watch something on PAX. ;-)
--Ezz
Posted by: ezzvaldez | January 31, 2003 07:01 AM
My DVR is set. I'm skipping my weekly viewing of "Cook's Tour" to record this, so it better be good. :p
The synopsis sounds interesting. I know others have already posted it, but here's what my listing says: "A courier gives an insurance agent a mystifying book that lists the dates of when people will die."
Posted by: ttrentham | January 31, 2003 07:31 AM
I tried to post yesterday, but once again, I have AOL and this site wouldn't let me.
Hey, I didn't even know that I had the PAX channel until I used the search engine at TV Guide online for The Book of Days! It's on channel 31 where I live in NJ at 8:00PM. I'll be watching!
Don't be nervous, Wil. I'm sure it'll be great! :-)
Posted by: Angelwwolf | January 31, 2003 09:04 AM
Damn, no PAX and I can't get anyone to tape it for me! Can someone post it up on the net so I can download it?
Scott M
Posted by: Scott M | January 31, 2003 09:54 AM
"Book Of Days" does not show in Memphis tonight, it is replaced by NBA basketball, New York Knicks & Memphis Grizzlies at Memphis.
Posted by: Old Traveler | January 31, 2003 10:44 AM
And you know, with this crowd, that fark will be photoshopping your apperance and that it will be on filesharing programs labelled as "Hot teen action.avi".
Oh well.
Chris
Posted by: Christopher Feyrer | January 31, 2003 11:29 AM
Right on Wil! Finally we will be able to see actual proof that you were making a movie and not just haning'in out with the "Chef" this whole time.
Looking forward to seeing the movie.... keep up the good work!
Posted by: jgramz | January 31, 2003 02:34 PM
Old traveler make sure you watch Jason Williams in action hes a good kid
Posted by: EG-Fox | January 31, 2003 02:59 PM
Wil,
It must be strange to see how the movie will turn out. I mean, you were just one of the lead characters. Eventhough you worked in it , you will be seeing it for the first time too. I'm sure it will turn out fine.
FG
Posted by: Fabian | January 31, 2003 04:13 PM
OMFG! Wil in a suit! That is just too cool! You know, I have to admit, I've never seen you in a suit. Well, not a normal present day business suit. That "spacesuit" really doesn't count I suppose.
Heh. I've only seen the first half hour so far, but your performance has been damned good to this point. I was impressed in the first few scenes. I know that crying on camera has never been your favorite thing to portray, but the the tears looked pretty darn real! IF you managed to muster the real thing up, that just proves how good of an actor you are. If they had to use onion juice or whatever they use, well, the thought of that alone would be enough to bring me to tears.
I know you won't read this before the flick is done, which is cool, but if the first few scenes can be taken as an example of the rest of the movie, all I can say is damned good job man, *damned* good!
Incidently, I had the choice tonight, between watching 4 episodes of TNG or this movie. I think by this post it is obvious which the winner was :)
One last thing, your costar is a cutie ;}
Posted by: WebNuT! | January 31, 2003 05:39 PM
Hey, Wil, you look handsome when you cry! Not too many people do. :-)
Posted by: Angelwwolf | January 31, 2003 05:47 PM
OK, we're getting close to halfway through, and I am *quite* enjoying the movie. And I think your acting pants are fitting just fine--I've actually been able to forget I'm watching Wil Wheaton for fairly long stretches at a time. Then the way you utter some line sounds just so "Wil", and I get kicked back to reality :-)
But it's driving me crazy who the actress playing the nun is. I'll have to look it up later.
Posted by: Shannon | January 31, 2003 05:48 PM
Enjoying the movie. Excellent job, Uncle Willie!
Posted by: Yvonne | January 31, 2003 05:50 PM
I'm watching the movie now. So far, I think its really good.
Posted by: Eva | January 31, 2003 05:59 PM
I'm at the court room scene now...so far so good! I'm happy to see you on screen again.
Posted by: Maggiest St. | January 31, 2003 06:23 PM
I just turned on the TV so I've missed most of the Book of Days. But Wil, you're really cute! I love the short hair. And such pretty eyes... Seeing you again on the television makes me miss Wesley. Nice job, Wil.
Posted by: carmela | January 31, 2003 06:33 PM
Okay, I feel bad now Wil. I referred to your long-time friend Maureen Flannigan as "your costar" in my earlier post. My apologies! That was not a nice thing for me to do.
Feel free to scold me as you see fit...
Anyway it is cool that two real-life friends got the chance to work together. The two of you really hit the mark in this film. Kudos to the both of you!
Posted by: WebNuT! | January 31, 2003 06:35 PM
There is only one thing better than a happy ending. A happy ending with Wheaton++
And Isaac Hayes.
w00t!
Posted by: HPZ | January 31, 2003 06:59 PM
I loved the movie. You rocked. So did your co-stars. You should be very proud.
Posted by: Eva | January 31, 2003 07:01 PM
Nice work, just finished.
Posted by: marlon | January 31, 2003 07:01 PM
Just watched your whole movie on Pax. It was fun. It's great to see you back in the game!
Posted by: Megan | January 31, 2003 07:01 PM
Wil,
Just finished watching the movie. It was really, really a nice movie... take that as a compliment. I like really nice movies! I hope you make more!
Sharon C
Posted by: Sharon C | January 31, 2003 07:02 PM
Great job Wil! Richard Grieco was another matter, however. I have rarely seen a worse performance. Being a criminal defense attorney myself, it is utterly inconceivable that an elected D.A. would look or act like he did in the movie. D.A.'s are not supposed to look cool, they are supposed to be dull and boring and mean. It wasn't just his looks, though, he is just a bad actor, period.
Thank goodness you and Maureen were in this movie, Wil. Otherwise, it might have been killed by Grieco. I consider this a triumph for you, Wil. Good job.
Posted by: Patton L. Zarate | January 31, 2003 07:05 PM
OK, I cried. And I'm not quite the type to cry at the drop of a hat. The birth scene especially got me as I went through a difficult labor with my now one-year-old, but I was also crying when your character was trying to finish what he'd started (don't want to spoil anything for those who taped it or otherwise haven't seen).
Great job, Wil. Kudos all around to you, your fellow actors, and the writer, etc.
"Kindergarten Cop"! Pamela Reed! That's where I knew her face! I can now rest easy :-)
Posted by: Shannon | January 31, 2003 07:05 PM
That was a great episode of the Twilight Zone/Outer Limits/Amazing Stories.
Really hope it gets you more work.
Posted by: Blackneto | January 31, 2003 07:06 PM
I just finished watching the movie. It was great. Wil, you did a fabulous job. You had nothing to be worried about. By the end, I'll even admit that I had a tear in my eye. The movie did give me a chance to think. None of us know when our time, or the time of a loved one, is up. We should cherish every moment we have with them and have no regrets. Live life to the fullest everyday and accomplish everything that we set out to do. We are all here for a specific reason, otherwise, I should have been dead a long time ago, find out why and work to achieve it. In closing, I'm going to be a complete Trekkie-geek and quote Patrick Stewart because I think it fits. "Time is a companion that goes with us on the journey. It reminds us to cherish every moment because they'll never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we've lived it. After all...we're only mortal."
Posted by: James | January 31, 2003 07:07 PM
I liked it...just finished watching. Very nice job!!
Posted by: Mykul | January 31, 2003 07:07 PM
My SO always teases me for reading WWDN and makes snide remarks about Wil Wheaton being "your little boyfriend". (What can I say, SO is not the most mature person on the planet, neither am I) So I was surprised when I walked in at 8:05 tonight and SO was watching Book of Days. We watched it together and enjoyed the show. :)
Posted by: T | January 31, 2003 07:09 PM
Sorry for hording space here Wil, this being my third post in the last hour.... but:
"My gut feeling on this film is that it's going to be pretty good"
You have a gift for understatement, Wil. It was more than just "pretty good". I think it was damned good! Hella hella good!!!
You can't see this, but I am giving you and Maureen and everyone else a standing ovation. Bravo!
Posted by: WebNuT! | January 31, 2003 07:11 PM
A REVIEW AND THOUGHTS ON BOOK OF DAYS (please read):
I must say that after watching the movie and having just watched the whole first season of star trek on dvd i am happy to see that the talent and potential you showed then has really evolved very well.
you have a very natural disamrin and charming quality to your acting. The very thing that made you so "cute" in your work on TNG has made for a very interesting quality in you as an adult actor.
There were moments of true effortlessness were i truely forgot that i was watching wil wheaton the guys who's blogging i've followed since i first heard about it almost a year and half ago.
some of the most subtle points in the movie made me realize how much of yourself you put into the roles.
the end when you look up at the actress who plays your wife and say nothing summed up so eloquently all the love and appreciation that your character felt for her and the chance he now had at a life with her.
I truely congratualte you. Its was an enjoyable movie and you carried the lead of it very well.
I can now understand the sort of physcological challenge it must have posed to play the part of a man with knowledge of life and death,
not an easy feat.
On another note your chemistry with the cast was very good, you and Issac Hayes looked well together on camera ( a comment speaking as a photographer)
I hope the movie does well ratings wise and that it opens the door for more acting work...correction not just acting work but challenging roles that really allow you to felx that acting muscle.
I was sorry to hear about I, robot being a fan of asimov i would have loved to see you in that role.
I think you would have done well in it aswell for many reasons.
alas this has gone on a bit long so i'll wrap it up.
goodluck and bestwishes.
Luis Sosa
Posted by: Luis Sosa | January 31, 2003 07:11 PM
I want to tell you, Wil, that I was totally drawn in by the movie - it was excellent! You and Maureen were spectacular; the scene where she admitted her love for Danny had me in tears. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing you again on the screen, and the biggest compliment of them all is that I quickly was enrolled in watching Danny, not Wil. Wonderful! Thanks so much.
Posted by: Drea | January 31, 2003 07:14 PM
Wil.....What cant I say...........I laughed, I cried, I peeeeeed my pants! Two thumbs up from me great job!!! You had to like making that movie(that lady was pretty hot I think!). Anyways nice job proud of ya!
Posted by: SteveZ | January 31, 2003 07:15 PM
I was flipping channels, saw the movie. The topic intrigued me. About half way through I recognized Wil Wheaton, an actor I have admired for his talents, and it made it more special. I thoroughly loved the movie, the message and the acting was great. Great work!
Posted by: Janice | January 31, 2003 07:24 PM
Wil,
I must commend you for the wonderful job you did in the movie. If the "Powers That Be" in LA don't respond favorably to this movie, then, they don't know what acting is. You carried a leading role against other fine actors and got the job done.
Bravo!!!!!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 31, 2003 07:27 PM
I posted in the thread WWDN too, but I wanted make sure :) You were wonderful, Wil! It doesn't even seem like you ever left acting... you are just a natural and true on screen as you ever where, and it's nice to see you back!!
I hope that this opens the door for many more opportunities! Lots of love, Wil!
*hugs*
Crystalia
Posted by: Crystalia | January 31, 2003 07:50 PM
Okay, I'm definitely not a "fanboy" so here's a little honest criticism of the film. There was not enough development of the relationship between Danny and the doomed wifey (although she was awful cute - maybe a bit much so). The opening was rushed and I felt nothing when Mr. Drunk plowed into the newlyweds. Since I felt no emotional impact from the crash, it was hard to identify with Danny's subsequent tear-squeezing. Another byproduct of the rush to tragedy was that it occurred before I had time to get over the "Hey, it's Wesley Crusher!" aspect of the film. The rest of the story flowed pretty well from my perspective - possibly helped along by liberal consumption of Guinness. "Wesley" eventually transmogrified into "Danny" and I was able to experience the story without focusing on Wil the actor. The story was compelling and, in the end, I cried (again, possibly related to alcohol consumption). Hope this leads to bigger and better things. I keep thinking of John Travolta and his years of post-Kotter obscurity before finally bursting onto the scene as an "adult" actor. With any luck, your's will be a similar fate.