Putting the BATTLE back in

Reel One Entertainment is pleased to announce that Tomcat Films will be representing our movie at the American Film Market this year for foreign distribution.

The movie's title will change once again for the overseas market and will be known now as Beat Battle.

For more information you can check out Tomcat Films website at the following link: http://tomcatfilmsllc.com/

We're excited that foreign audiences will now get an opportunity to see the movie!



"Did you hear that Battle's back in the title?"

"For real? That's just what I was saying they needed to do."

A review of Step Off from Screenhead

"Step Off might be one of the most inspirational movies of its variety..."

http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/step-off-movie-review-theyre-cliches-for-a-reason/

A good review here from Screenhead.com

Seems he got it.


"Thank you Screenhead for the love"

It's Time!!

Find it here!
http://www.redbox.com/movies/step-off

Among other places.

-Martin

E. Roger Mitchell still in a "Battle" movie

Check this spot out...saw it on TV last night...around 30 second mark you start to hear a familiar voice "...these aren't meteors.." and soon you'll see our "Step Off" star E. Roger Mitchell.

http://www.movieweb.com/movie/battle-los-angeles/tv-spot

So, despite the name of our movie changing from "Battle" to "Step Off", E. Roger Mitchell can be seen in another movie called "Battle"..."Battle: Los Angeles" that is opening 3/11 just a couple days before "Step Off" comes out on 3/15.

Great work from a great actor!

Martin Kelley
Producer, "Step Off"



"Yeah, I gotta go help save the world from aliens right after this shoot. So don't make me late."

Pre-Order "Step Off"

Yeah, "Step Off" is now available for pre-order. You never know, you might get it ahead of the 3/15 release date.

http://www.lionsgateshop.com/product.asp?Id=24954&TitleParentId=7121

You can also pre-order at your favorite retailer as well: Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and more.



"How do I get my hands on "Step Off" early?"

It's now time to...Step Off March 15th!

I'm going to do something unheard of on this blog. What is it?

Well, I'll stop talking about "Battle" now.

Why? Well, the distributor (Lion's Gate) has changed the title of the movie to STEP OFF ...so please remember it!

Now you may OFFICIALLY look for it March 15th! Hopefully, it'll be EVERYWHERE like they say

Okay, here is the new trailer from Lion's Gate:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDPZS-dBbB4




You say "Battle" is called WHAT now?



"Step Off" man!

We'll keep you in the loop as usual.

Thanks,

Martin Kelley
Producer, 'Step Off'

The Score and Music is Set!!

Okay, we've set the music for the film. It was a task and a half.

I just want to thank all the following artists who contribute music to the film.


SAMUEL ABRAHAMSEN (Composer)
MIDICHLORIAN
MIGHTY NETWORK
DJ GRUMBLE
CONRAD "HEADROC" CLIFTON
GSHARP
GREEN TEA
CHAPTER 13
MADDMANN
SHIN B
LORD KAYOS
MR. BOZ AKA DADDY FAT CRATES
L.I.V.E.
DIRTY DOLLAR$
REIGN OF TERROR
KING KATALOGAS
DAN PEDERSEN
WES P
MARVIN “CYLENTSOUNDS” LABRANCHE
SADIYQ BOOKER
MR. MORRIS
and
DJ DAINJA
with vocal contributions from
STEVE "B-RIGHT" GUZMAN

We're proud to have had these artist collaborate with us on the film.

I can't wait to let everyone else hear their talents when the movie unspools.

More announcements will be forthcoming sooner than you think, trust me :)

Thanks for continuing to follow "Battle",

Martin Kelley
Producer, "Battle"



Sarah Cooper and Muta'Ali Muhammad approved this list (presumably).

What gives?

"What's taking so long?"

I know that's the question on many people's minds with regard to the completion of Battle.

The answer is that there's a lot going on in post that is taking longer than we expected. So, we underestimated the post-production time-table.

However, the good news is that a lot of exciting announcements will be forthcoming soon.

So, please stay tuned and you'll find out here...like, Third...but 1st and 2nd are the filters prior to posting on the blog.

Thanks for your continued interest,

Martin Kelley
Producer, Battle



"I can't believe it takes this long to put a few songs on a sound track...do you?"

BATTLE:THE MIXTAPE is Out!

Finally the Mixtape has arrived!

Hosted by DRES Tha BeatNik

Mixed by DJ Dainja

Here's the track list:



Available FREE for download from the official site:
www.battle-movie.com

Trimm & HeadRoc Demonstrate today!

Hey,

Be sure to check out two of our cast members latest release today!

Produced by our lead Conrad "HeadRoc" Clifton and performed by Cast member Trimm

The Demonstration is avilable NOW!

TRIMM: The DEMO x HeadROC

Website
www.HEADROCDEMO.com

Description:
What is "The Demonstration"?

"The Demonstration" is a series of musical projects produced by
HeadROC (Battery 5), aka Conrad Clifton. Each project is an exclusive,
original collection of songs from an up-and-coming artist.

A successful artist is always unique, in their own creative way - as this is
true - the music production should uniquely fit each artist. This is the
defining trait in "The Demonstration" series. Each project is custom
made to stand alone as a true work of art.



Be sure to check 'em out and stay ready for the Battle Mixtape coming soon!

Thanks,
Martin Kelley
Producer, Battle

Battle: The Mixtape is coming

Just a quick heads up...new stuff coming.

While we're still knee deep in the edit of battle we've got a brand new mixtape coming very soon mixed by DJ Dainja!

It will feature artists associate with Battle as well as other hot new hip-hop music.

Be on the lookout for it.

Features:
Conrad "HeadRoc" Clifton
Trimm
Green Tea
Dirty Dollar$
Rhythmlord
J-Dot
Psyche Origami
Senior Kaos
Collective Efforts
and more!

These guys can't wait:



Chris Burns and AI anxiously awaiting the Battle mixtape!

Blog Talk Radio features "Battle" Producer and Star

Monday Night at the Movies at blogtalkradio featured our fearless producer Bennie Swint and current Georgia Lottery queen and Battle's leading lady Onira Tares . The discussion surrounds short films but they talk a little about "Battle" as well.

You can listen to the podcast here:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/monday-night-at-the-movies/2010/01/19/monday-night-at-the-movies

Check it out,

Martin Kelley
Producer, Battle

BATTLE TRAILER

Battle - Trailer from REEL ONE TV on Vimeo.

View all Atlanta events on Eventful

Some Screenshots and official word on trailer

We've been talking about it and you may have seen the new flyers with the official website listed, www.battle-movie.com by the way, and we likely told you that the trailer will be released on New Year's Eve.

So, for anyone who didn't get the flyer and speak with us, here is the official word on the trailer. It will be released 12/31/09 by 6pm EST. So be sure to check it out.

Meanwhile I've put my hands on a few still frames from the movie.



Conrad "HeadROC" Clifton as Rippa in Battle



A beat battle featuring Dres Tha BeatNik, Errol Sadler and Joshua Tanksley



Onira Tares as Monique in Battle

So please be sure to log into the official site, again www.battle-movie.com, on New Year's Eve and check out the trailer for the movie.

thanks,

Martin Kelley
Producer, Battle

Beatmakers is Back!!!!!

Watch the Documentary that created the New Feature Film "Battle"

Congrats to Michael Senior

Congrats goes out to Michael Senior, he just wrapped on Stomp the Yard 2, Michael also played Blackout in the movie "Battle"

Cast Spotlight - Chris Burns!

CHRIS BURNS

With razor sharp focus and fierce tenacity, Chris has played various roles on stage from Stanley Kowalski in Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire to Cpl. Dawson in Aaron Sorkin' s A Few Good Men To the Dauphin Charles VII in George Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan.

Recently, he played Max Arthur in The Lena Baker Story starring alongside Tachina Arnold and Michael Rooker. Chris also had the re-occurring role of Brad on the first original television series for BET "Somebodies", as well as being a series regular for the Cartoon Network Superdeluxe sketch comedy series Fark TV.

A true chameleon, Chris has not only acted in well over eighty film and television programs, he also has multiple credits as a Co-Writer, Assistant Director, and Producer. In 2006 Chris had the distinct pleasure of having not one, but three projects at Park City during the Sundance Film Festival.

His latest film projects include a lead role in Kely McClung’s action film Kerberos as well as a lead role as Jay in Reel One Entertainment’s Battle.



Chris rehearses scene at WREK



Chris Burns' wife Miracole also plays a role in "Battle" as the Beatmaker Lady-O

Battle in the Newz!!!!

Joshua Tanksley and Laron Austin


Laron Austin To Direct 'Battle'
Monday, August 17th, 2009

Laron Austin is directing the indie pic "Battle" for Atlanta-based Reel One Entertainment. Starring Chris Burns, Onira Tares and Conrad "HeadRoc" Clifton, the film is the tale of an unknown hip-hop producer, played by Clifton, who enters a Beat Battle competition.

Martin Kelley and Eddie Singleton have written the screenplay and are producing along with Kenno Rixson and Bennie Swint. Exec producer is Cassius Weathersby.

Read more: www.hollywoodreporter.com

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Joshua Tanksley
Oct 8th 2009 10:38PM I really think that this is gonna be a great urban film. I had a lot of fun working with the cast' crew and producers on this project. I first started out on the set as an extra for a few days and was given a featured role "Technician". It was a lot of fun playin the role. Can't wait to see it. Should be out in 2010.

Laron Austin to Stage Beat Battle for Reel One Entertainment

Laron Austin to Stage Beat Battle for Reel One Entertainment

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