********************************************************************** * _______ ________ ______ ________ ______ __ __ * *| _______| | \ | |__ __| | _ \ | ____ | | __ \ \ \ / / * *| |______ | | \ | | | | |_| | | | | | | |_| | \ \/ / * * *| _______| | |\ \ | | | | / | | | | | __/ \ / * *| |______ | | \ | | | | | \ \ | |___| | | | / / * *| _______| | | \ | | | | | \ \ |_______| |_| /_/ * * * ********************************************************************** The official ENTROPY FAQ U P D A T E D ----------- JULY 27, 2000 ---- VERSION 1.0 1) How long does it take to finish an episode from beginning to end? James: Depends. Footage is usually shot around town or whatever, and then can be stored for use in later episodes. It takes about 2-3 studio sessions at SPAC to put the finishing touches on. 2) What IS Brian McDonalds nickname? James:There are many nicknames, including paco, brenda, bmcd, and the newest one being hug-a-bug 3) Are all segments that are filmed used? What happens to them? James:We usually use them all, because we always need to fill up space. On the rare occasion we don't use clips, we have them avalible for download on http://entropytv.tripod.com 4) Is there an official Entropy Vehicle? James:We have 2 well known vehicles - Brian McDonalds Van, which is covered by bumper stickers, and Greg Mcwilliams Fox, which is all crappy and beat up. The Fox usually appears in a lot of the sketches. 5) When the ENtropy team is in the studio, how do they budget their time? James: about half of the time is spent goofing off, the rest is comprised of building sets, making last minute skit ideas. It may take 3 hours to create 3 minutes of useful video. 6) How come it takes so long for an episode to be created? James: Because Entropy is a skit show, we actually have to think of all these original ideas and develop the script. The fact that people work doesn't help the case. It is so hard to get everyone together. 7) What happens when all you guys go off to college? James: Simple. The show dies. 8) Shouldn't it be passed on to younger kids? James: Well we could give it to everyone on the Entropy team who is a year younger, but that would be too much work for Ben to do alone. 9) Why can't you say any swear words or anything like that? James: because Brian won't let us. 10) Really? James: Its the law or something like that. Of course, Circus TV said 'hell', 'sucks', 'crap', and 'damn' in just ONE episode. 11) About circus TV, are you enemies with them? James: of course not. We dont try to steal anything from them and hopefully we will be able to live happily together on the airwaves at SPAC. 12) Do you treat SPAC with the courtesy and respect they deserve? James: of couse not. We built messy outrageous sets, spill soda, eat lunch, and hit lights with objects. we havent broken anything yet. 13) Why was episode 1 banned? James: A teacher at the Middle school complained to SPAC that Dan Mcwilliams didn't want to be on the show for the 'McWilliams vs McWilliams' fight. SPAC found out that we hadn't turned in the permission slips, and we were quickly pulled. 14) How many times was Episode 1 played before it was banned? James: About 3 or 4. 15) Why is episode 2 called the 'Destroyed Episode'? James: our wonderful producer either lost, or taped over most of the footage that was going to be used for episode 2. We had to redo it. 16) Why is Episode 3 called the 'Bulletproof Episode'? James: Because we are so determined not to let anything ruin a smooth production of it, after what happened last time. 17) How does Entropy plan to give itself publicity? James: Word of mouth, massive Email letters, flyers littering the school. T-Shirts, hats and action figures will be out next month. 18) I have an idea that you can use for the show, will you actually use it? James: Thats a very good chance. Email it to jamesiscoolbeans@hotmail.com 19) Why haven't I SEEN the TV show? James: Because it isn't on the air yet. We are currently fighting for all the good air time on SPAC. They seem to give all the good time to town meetings, and that graphic that tells what shows are on when.