FIRST Team's featured in a movie

[Dancin103]

This past summer the Cybersonics Technology Team 103 and Miss Daisy Team 341, along with a multitude of other teams in the Philadelphia area participated in a movie that featured robotics. The story is about a young teen (Bruce) who makes some wrong choices in his life by betraying his friends and family. He then meets a neighbor hood girl (Monica) who gets him involved in robotics and helps to turn his life around.
Movie producer Swamy Kandan has recently finished editing the film and the movie is set to premiere in the US September 19th in many local theaters across the country. The movie has already been sold to four major countries. To watch the trailer of the movie Catch Your Mind visit www.catchyourmind.com.

I will continue to update more information as it unfolds about the movie, as it has already inspired high schools who have seen a preview to want to start robotics teams.

[OZ_341]

......... it has already inspired high schools who have seen a preview to want to start robotics teams.

Hopefully this will inspire schools all around the US and beyond. Thanks for posting and keeping us up to date.

[Dancin103]

I deffinately will keep everything up to date with any information that I receive. :)

Cass

[RoboMom]

Sounds like fun! I recognize some great team numbers :)
Will the US premier be close to you so you can all participate?

[Roger]

Is it this (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57883) movie, at Ambler, PA? The plots sound similar -- young teen goes astray, joins robotics team, turns life around.

[OZ_341]

Is it this (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57883) movie, at Ambler, PA? The plots sound similar -- young teen goes astray, joins robotics team, turns life around.

Yes, its the same one.

[Elgin Clock]

It's kinda funny as I look through the pictures to see the 2006 Miss. Daisy shooter bot actually "competing" on the 2007 game field with the tube slots on the sides. lol
I hope no poof balls got shot through the slots at anyone! :ahh:

[basicxman]

the website says robobotics (two bos)
cool movie though

[=Martin=Taylor=]

What the heck kind of game are the robots playing :ahh:

Its like bots from aim high, rack n' roll, and maybe even a little zone zeal :ahh: just bashing into each other on a huge square feild with no goals or game peices :ahh: MY WORST NIGHTMARE!!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3158/2585387804_eab3582382_o.jpg

This is what happens when robots consume your life... (he's probably looking at CD)

[Katie_UPS]

What the heck kind of game are the robots playing :ahh:

Its like bots from aim high, rack n' roll, and maybe even a little zone zeal :ahh: just bashing into each other on a huge square feild with no goals or game peices :ahh: MY WORST NIGHTMARE!!!



I'm pretty sure its aim high...


So... will this be playing anywhere near Milwaukee?
I want to see it!

[Dancin103]

Will the US premier be close to you so you can all participate?





The US premier on September 19th will be in Philadelphia, close to mostly all of the teams that participated. It is all exciting

[Dancin103]

I'm pretty sure its aim high...


So... will this be playing anywhere near Milwaukee?
I want to see it!

Yes the game is aim high, but to get enough robots and different robots for different shots, robots for 2006, 2007, and 341 had a practice base in it as well (which is the zone zeal robot I think you are talking about.)

And the movie may possibly be playing near Milwaukee seeing it is a major city, not really sure where the movie will be played. But if I find out I will deffinately let everyone know.

Cass

[MrForbes]

Looks like fun! although I've noticed that I sometimes find it hard to enjoy movies that I know a lot about the subject matter...because the moviemakers mess things up so bad, usually for the sake of "drama".

[m3ch4num470r]

Looks like fun! although I've noticed that I sometimes find it hard to enjoy movies that I know a lot about the subject matter...because the moviemakers mess things up so bad, usually for the sake of "drama".

You're probably right, but this is still amazing! Gratz, Cybersonics and Daisy.

Why did you have to use you old bots? There are plenty of teams that would give and arm and a leg (or maybe a gear and a sprocket) to have a bot on the big screen.

[Pavan Dave]

Any Dallas, Texas area showings?

[Dancin103]

We used old robots becuase some teams could not bring working robots for the times they were needed.

I do not know what cities the movie will be showed in. The producer has been going to many movie theatres across the country and selling it to the different theatres.

[flyingcrayons]

the director was at monty madness at the end of may. we saw the trailer, and we were able to get autographs from the guy. very cool trailer, cant wait to see the real movie

[Dancin103]

the director was at monty madness at the end of may. we saw the trailer, and we were able to get autographs from the guy. very cool trailer, cant wait to see the real movie

I know me too! I'm very excited!

[SlaminSwimster]

is there anywhere we can find out where it's showing at?? because it probably won't be showing where I live (small towns can be a pain)

[love4hellokitty]

WoW!!!
that's really exciting, and I can't wait to see it!

will it be showing in California??? (if I wasn't so far away, i'd definitely go to the filming.)

[Dancin103]

WoW!!!
that's really exciting, and I can't wait to see it!

will it be showing in California??? (if I wasn't so far away, i'd definitely go to the filming.)

I am sure that it will be showing some where in California, but I just don't know where. When I know the locations where the movie will be shown, I will be sure to let everyone know.

Cass

[feliks_rosenber]

Is it going to be anyhow available outside the US ?

[Dancin103]

Is it going to be anyhow available outside the US ?

Yes, there are a few outside countries such as India that have purchased the movie to release it there as well. There are a total of four countries that it has been sold to.

[feliks_rosenber]

Well since I cannot travel to India in the near future, I was thinking maybe there's another way to see the movie (via the internet or dvd).
It sounds like a great movie but I don't really know how to get to see it.

[Dancin103]

Well since I cannot travel to India in the near future, I was thinking maybe there's another way to see the movie (via the internet or dvd).
It sounds like a great movie but I don't really know how to get to see it.

I think once the movie is released it will be sold in countries like the US and will be available on the internet.

[feliks_rosenber]

Thanks and keep us up to date when the movie is available on the internet.

[Daniel_LaFleur]

We used old robots becuase some teams could not bring working robots for the times they were needed.

I do not know what cities the movie will be showed in. The producer has been going to many movie theatres across the country and selling it to the different theatres.

The movie is currently not on IMDB (http://www.imdb.com). I'd suggest that the producer/director get in to IMDB under the independent movies tab.

I happen to know the local theater owner (1 cinema theater ... yeah, they still exist ... and may be able to get him to run the movie for a week or so), If they are interested in running it here in NH have him contact me and I'll see if I can get the local theater to run it.

Trailer looks good :D

[zachjo]

looks like an interesting movie and great promotion for FIRST.

[reader_girl932]

I saw the trailer, since one of my robotics friends sent it to me and I thought it was cool. :)
This is going to be awesome movie. It represents FIRST and everything. I just hope FIRST and all the teams will be recognized throughout the country.:D
I don't know if showings will be available in southern California, if I hear something for it. I will let those in southern California know.

:cool: Robotics Forever!

Tina
Mojave Robotics
Team 1641
www.mojaverobotics1641.com

[Dancin103]

The movie "Catch Your Mind" featuring a boy who joins a robotics team to turn his life around will be hitting the big screen on September 19th. You can view the movie's trailer here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rirk4jjGew on youtube. The movie will be released in many major cities in the United States. To see the premiere in your city or to have your city host the movie's premiere please post suggestions.

This movie has been shown to targeted high school's around the country and has had a positive response by the viewers. The school's that saw the movie have expressed an interest in starting robotics teams. If your team would like to be on a list of teams to help mentor new robotics teams across the globe once the movie is released please post here.

This movie is also scheduled to be shown in Canada, India, and Malaysia.

If you have any questions please post them here or send me a PM.

Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy!

[R.C.]

This is really cool, I am going to watch it.

[Joe G.]

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68090

previous discussion of the movie.

Cool movie, hope it is good beyond featuring robots. Hope it plays near me.

[Dancin103]

I know there was a previous thread about this but the main focus here is the premiere and the trailer for the movie.

[Cow Bell Solo]

I can't wait as it has been killing me to see it since I heard about it. I hope it gets released over in White Bear Lake, MN or at least in the St. Paul, Minneapolis area

[gorrilla]

if it dosent come to a theater near me ill just rent it from blockbuster

[R.C.]

if it dosent come to a theater near me ill just rent it from blockbuster

Love it!:rolleyes:

[Elgin Clock]

I know there was a previous thread about this but the main focus here is the premiere and the trailer for the movie.

What was the purpose of the other thread which you started?
It has the date of the premeir (which hasn't changed), & a link to the site which had the same trailer on it that you linked on YouTube.) I don't see anything making this thread not able to be just another post on that one (which you also started).

So, what makes this thread different?

[Dancin103]

We are just trying to build more excitement and trying to promote the movie more seeing it is coming out in less than a month, and this thread is trying to see where there is more interest for the movie. It is also to direct you to youtube and post comments about the movie on there as well.

Thanks

What was the purpose of the other thread which you started?
It has the date of the premeir (which hasn't changed), & a link to the site which had the same trailer on it that you linked on YouTube.) I don't see anything making this thread not able to be just another post on that one (which you also started).

So, what makes this thread different?

[annie1939]

Is there a list anywhere online that lists the theaters that this is showing in?
Even a preliminary list would help. I'm in Kansas City, a medium size market that gets a lot, but not all independent films.

If I knew where it was, then I could schedule my team to go.

Ann

[Dancin103]

I do not have a list my self, but I will contact the director and producer myself and then I will post this as soon as I get a hold of it.

Cass :)

Is there a list anywhere online that lists the theaters that this is showing in?
Even a preliminary list would help. I'm in Kansas City, a medium size market that gets a lot, but not all independent films.

If I knew where it was, then I could schedule my team to go.

Ann

[Dancin103]

Just an update for everyone. We are waiting to hear from AMC to see where the movie will be premiering. It will be about another week until we hear back due to the fact that the person from AMC is on vacation.

Thanks :)

[Dancin103]

Hi Everyone,

The producer of the movie Swamy Kandan would like me to tell everyone that a special screening of the movie at your team's location can be arranged. Please contact him at swamy@sddigitalcreation.com if you are interested in screening the movie as a fundraiser for your team.

Thanks :)

[Joe Matt]

We are just trying to build more excitement and trying to promote the movie more seeing it is coming out in less than a month, and this thread is trying to see where there is more interest for the movie. It is also to direct you to youtube and post comments about the movie on there as well.

Thanks

So you're pimping a movie project for you own personal Chairmans gain by spamming the boards?

I see.

Can we merge these two like any other two threads started about the same topic?

Thanks

[Dancin103]

So you're pimping a movie project for you own personal Chairmans gain by spamming the boards?

I see.

Can we merge these two like any other two threads started about the same topic?

Thanks

haha... no this is not meant to be a gain for our team, it is to help get more school's into FIRST and to help the producer promote the movie. And as far as I know the two threads have been merged.

Sorry about the two threads. (It wont happen again.)

Thanks :)

[Dancin103]

Hello All,

Just wanted to share a quick update on the movie "Catch Your Mind". It has been rated as "PG" by MPAA. The film ratings and parental guide databases will be updated shortly to reflect the ratings. Please visit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rirk4jjGew for the theatrical trailer of the movie.

As a first run, it will be released in the following locations starting Oct 3rd, Friday. (Please mark your calendar).

1. Frank Theaters, Landsdale (Montgomeryville Stadium 12)
2. Movie City, Edison, NJ
3. Laurel, Maryland (MD)
4. Herndon, Virginia
5. Norcross, GA
6. Greenacres, FL
7. Kansas City, KS
8. Novi, Detroit
9. Dallas, TX
10, Fremont, CA

11. Houston, TX (TBD)
12. Chicago, IL (TBD)
13. Canada (TBD)

If you have any questions feel free to PM me.

Cass :)

[Cow Bell Solo]

Hello All,

Just wanted to share a quick update on the movie "Catch Your Mind". It has been rated as "PG" by MPAA. The film ratings and parental guide databases will be updated shortly to reflect the ratings. Please visit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rirk4jjGew for the theatrical trailer of the movie.

As a first run, it will be released in the following locations starting Oct 3rd, Friday. (Please mark your calendar).

1. Frank Theaters, Landsdale (Montgomeryville Stadium 12)
2. Movie City, Edison, NJ
3. Laurel, Maryland (MD)
4. Herndon, Virginia
5. Norcross, GA
6. Greenacres, FL
7. Kansas City, KS
8. Novi, Detroit
9. Dallas, TX
10, Fremont, CA

11. Houston, TX (TBD)
12. Chicago, IL (TBD)
13. Canada (TBD)

If you have any questions feel free to PM me.

Cass :)

NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Must have it in Minnesota. not a want a NEED!!

[Dancin103]

NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Must have it in Minnesota. not a want a NEED!!

They are working on additional locations. So I will keep you posted on the situation and if other locations are added. Sorry.

Cass

[joshsmithers]

If you go to the website (http://www.catchyourmind.com/), click on Biography, scroll down to Robotics Team, and click on that, Robotics is misspelled as "Robobotics".

Haha, they spelled robotics wrong. Nevertheless, can't wait to see this movie. Guess I'll have to go up to 116's area to see it, though. :(

[Dancin103]

If you go to the website (http://www.catchyourmind.com/), click on Biography, scroll down to Robotics Team, and click on that, Robotics is misspelled as "Robobotics".

Haha, they spelled robotics wrong. Nevertheless, can't wait to see this movie. Guess I'll have to go up to 116's area to see it, though. :(

Yes I noticed that as well. I am glad to hear that you will be going to see the movie. I hope you enjoy it. :)

Cass