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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on September 20, 2013 @ 12:00am
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A project said to have echoes of “The Silence of the Lambs” and “Seven.”

How far would you go to protect your child? Keller Dover (Jackman) is facing every parent’s worst nightmare. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy, and as minutes turn to hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street. Heading the investigation, Detective Loki (Gyllenhaal) arrests its driver, Alex Jones (Paul Dano), but a lack of evidence forces the only suspect’s release. Knowing his child’s life is at stake, the frantic Dover decides he has no choice but to take matters into his own hands. The desperate father will do whatever it takes to find the girls, but in doing so, he may lose himself, begging the question: When do you cross the line between seeking justice and becoming a vigilante?

‘Prisoners’ Commences Production In Georgia

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Posted by EvanDickson on February 20, 2013 @ 3:09pm
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Alcon Entertainment’s oft delayed Prisoners has commenced production in Georgia. The film stars Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Paul Dano, Melissa Leo and David Dastmalchian. The film is being directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Aaron Guzikowski

Along with this announcement comes an expanded synopsis. “How far would you go to protect your child? Keller Dover (Jackman) is facing every parent’s worst nightmare. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy, and as minutes turn to hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street. Heading the investigation, Detective Loki (Gyllenhaal) arrests its driver, Alex Jones (Paul Dano), but a lack of evidence forces the only suspect’s release. Knowing his child’s life is at stake, the frantic Dover decides he has no choice but to take matters into his own hands. The desperate father will do whatever it takes to find the girls, but in doing so, he may lose himself, begging the question: When do you cross the line between seeking justice and becoming a vigilante?”

Warner Bros. has set a September 20, 2013 release date.

‘Prisoners’ Cast Gains A ‘Dark Knight’ Villain

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 15, 2013 @ 9:59am
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David Dastmalchian (The Dark Knight) has joined the cast of Alcon Entertainment’s long-gestured Prisoners opposite Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Paul Dano and Melissa Leo, Variety is reporting.

Prisoners, directed by Denis Villeneuve, will be shooting in Georgia. Warner Bros. has set a September 20, 2013 release.

“Script by Aaron Guzikowski revolves around a small-town carpenter whose young daughter and best friend are kidnapped. After the cops fail to find them, he takes the law into his own hands but in the process runs up against the big-city detective assigned to the case.“

Terrence Howard Abductor In Warners ‘Prisoners’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 07, 2012 @ 9:32am
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Alcon Entertainment has added Terrence Howard (Red Tails, On the Road) to round out the impressive cast that has mobilized for Prisoners, Deadline reports.

The film stars Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Melissa Leo, Viola Davis, Maria Bello and Paul Dano. The cast has responded to the screenplay by Contraband scribe Aaron Guzikowski, and the chance to work with Oscar nominated Incendies director Denis Villeneuve.

“The story revolves around a small-town carpenter (Jackman) whose young daughter and her best friend are abducted. After the cops fail to find them, Keller takes the law into his own hands, but in the process runs up against a detective (Gyllenhaal), a hot shot cop with confidence to burn, assigned to the case.” A project said to have echoes of The Silence of the Lambs and Seven.

Principal photography starts in February with a September 20, 2013 release planned.

Maria Bello Joins Long Gestured ‘Prisoners’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 10, 2012 @ 7:15pm
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Maria Bello (A History of Violence) has signed on to the kidnapping thriller Prisoners, says Deadline.

She will play Grace, the wife of Hugh Jackman’s Keller character in the movie. Jake Gyllenhaal, Melissa Leo, Paul Dano and Viola Davis are also in the Denis Villeneuve-directed film.

“‘Prisoners’ follows a small town carpenter, Jackman’s Keller, who tries to find his kidnapped daughter and her best friend himself after the police can’t.”

Gyllenhaal is the detective assigned to the case – a cop who doesn’t like civilians getting involved in police work.

Production on the movie is scheduled to start early next year and Warner Bros is planning a September 20, 2013 release.

[AFM '12] Poster For The Long-Gestating ‘Prisoners’!

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Posted by EvanDickson on October 31, 2012 @ 5:30pm
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The long gestating Prisoners is finally cast up and shooting and the film made an appearance today at the American Film Market in Santa Monica.

Warners has locked in a September 20, 2013 release for the film. Aaron Guzikowski’s dark tale centers on a small-town man who, after his daughter and her friend are kidnapped and the cops fail to solve the crime, takes matters into his own hands, holding hostage the person he suspects committed the crime. He also comes into conflict with the big-city detective assigned to the case. Hugh Jackman, Melissa Leo, Jake Gyllenhaal and Paul Dano are all starring.

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[Box Office] New Dates For ‘The Conjuring’ and ‘Prisoners’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on October 10, 2012 @ 7:21pm
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Warner Bros. Pictures has made a major shift for James Wan’s The Conjuring (also going by The Warren Files), taking it out of its January date and pushing it to July 19, 2013. This isn’t bad news at all, but I think WB is playing a dangerous game releasing a horror film mid-summer. Wan, director of Saw, Dead Silence and Insidious, tells this alternate take on The Amityville Horror that’s inspired by the supernatural events that happened in the Rhode Island home of the Perron family. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson are playing the investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Lilli Taylor and Ron Livingston will portray the Perrons.

It’s also really exciting to hear that the long gestured Prisoners is finally cast up and about to begin shooting. Things are progressing so quickly that Warners has locked in a September 20, 2013 release! Aaron Guzikowski’s dark tale centers on a small-town man who, after his daughter and her friend are kidnapped and the cops fail to solve the crime, takes matters into his own hands, holding hostage the person he suspects committed the crime. He also comes into conflict with the big-city detective assigned to the case. Hugh Jackman, Melissa Leo, Jake Gyllenhaal and Paul Dano are all starring.

Paul Dano Gets Tossed In With The Other ‘Prisoners’!

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Posted by EvanDickson on October 08, 2012 @ 2:30pm
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Alcon Entertainment’s oft-delayed Prisoners is making a serious escape from development hell. Last week it was reported that Jake Gyllenhaal (End of Watch, Donnie Darko) was in talks to play a detective investigating the kidnapping of a young girl. Now Variety is reporting Paul Dano (pictured above; There Will Be Blood, The Girl Next Door) has joined the cast as well. Hugh Jackman and Melissa Leo had previously been cast.

The film, penned by Aaron Guzikowski, “revolves around a small-town carpenter whose young daughter and best friend are kidnapped. After the cops fail to find them, he takes the law into his own hands, but in the process runs up against the big-city detective assigned to the case.” It’s said to have echoes of The Silence of the Lambs and Seven.

Production is scheduled to begin in early 2013. Alcon is targeting a Fall 2013 release through its output deal with Warner Bros.

Jake Gyllenhaal Investigates Alcon’s Long Delayed ‘Prisoners’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on September 24, 2012 @ 2:24pm
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Jake Gyllenhaal (End of Watch, Donnie Darko) is in talks to play a detective investigating the kidnapping of a young girl in Alcon Entertainment’s long, long, long gestured Prisoners. Discussions are ongoing, and if the deal closes, Gyllenhaal would join Hugh Jackman and Melissa Leo with Denis Villeneuve (“Incendies”) helming.

Script, penned by Aaron Guzikowski, “revolves around a small-town carpenter whose young daughter and best friend are kidnapped. After the cops fail to find them, he takes the law into his own hands, but in the process runs up against the big-city detective assigned to the case.” It’s said to have echoes of The Silence of the Lambs and Seven.

Production is scheduled to begin in early 2013. Alcon is targeting a Fall 2013 release through its output deal with Warner Bros.

Woh, High Profile ‘Prisoners’ Begins Casting…Again

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Posted by MrDisgusting on September 18, 2012 @ 4:26pm
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After being in development for years with various directors and casting announced, it looks like the high profile Prisoners script could finally make the big screen transition.

Variety reports that Melissa Leo (Flight, Oblivion) will join previously attached Hugh Jackman in Alcon Entertainment’s thriller, to still be directed by Denis Villeneuve (“Incendies”). Michael Fassbender was once attached, as was Christian Bale.

Production is scheduled to begin early next year with Alcon is targeting a fall 2013 release through its output deal with Warner Bros. I’ll believe it when I see it.

Script, penned by Aaron Guzikowski (“Contraband”), “revolves around a small-town carpenter whose young daughter and best friend are kidnapped. After the cops fail to find them, he takes the law into his own hands, but in the process runs up against the big city detective assigned to the case.”

A project said to have echoes of The Silence of the Lambs and Seven.

Kevin Smith Thinks ‘Red State’ Deserves Awards, Has a Temper Tantrum

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 29, 2011 @ 10:09pm
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redstate080611 Kevin Smith Thinks Red State Deserves Awards, Has a Temper Tantrum

The Independent Spirit Award nominations are in. I truly don’t care. What’s interesting is Kevin Smith, who just can’t seem to stay out of the news (I really wish he would). Via his Twitter account @thatkevinsmith the writer/director of Red State bitched and moaned about his zero noms calling the awards “#fakeindie,” which is absolutely hilarious considering that’s exactly what Red State was.

“How the fuck did the @SpiritAwards NOT nominate Michael Parks? Nor John Goodman? Nor Melissa Leo?” Smith snarled on Twitter. “Fuck your idiotic organization.”

What Smith probably meant to say was: “How the fuck was MY movie not recognized? I’m Kevin Smith. I’m awesome!” Don’t you dare argue with genius!

While I won’t go as far as to say Red State was absolutely terrible, it is included on my “Worst Horror of 2011″ feature, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the film landed a Razzie nom in 2012. Fingers crossed for justice.

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Red State (V)

Posted by Ryan Daley on October 19, 2011 @ 12:00am
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RED STATE is a horror film in which a group of misfits encounter fundamentalism gone to the extreme in Middle America.

A group of kids encounter a crazed preacher (based on Fred Phelps, founder of the Westboro Baptist Church) who gives a whole new meaning to the term “extreme fundamentalism.

Red State unfolds in a small town dominated by a fundamentalist preacher, Abin Cooper. It tells the story of three high school boys who, on their way to an internet arranged meeting with a woman, end up crossing paths with Cooper. The encounter sets into motion a series of events that causes all hell to break loose.

Finally Some Hi-Res Images from ‘Red State’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 08, 2011 @ 10:07pm
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While there are various other distribution plans (VOD on September 1), Kevin Smith’s Red State (review) will be arriving on DVD and Blu-ray from Lionsgate October 18. Extra features include: “The Making of Red State” documentary, Audio commentary with Kevin Smith, Sundance speech with introduction by Kevin Smith, Sundance ending, Deleted scenes with introduction by Kevin Smith, Poster Gallery with introduction by Kevin Smith.

We just now got our hands on a hi-res image gallery, dig it by clicking the below still.

“Three teenage boys are lured to the town of Cooper’s Dell with the promise of a party. But instead of enjoying the night of their dreams, the teens are plunged into the nightmarish world of Pastor Abin Cooper and the Five Points Trinity, a fundamentalist group with a stockpile of weaponry and a deadly moral agenda. When word of the teens’ disappearance reaches the authorities, a military task force is mobilized. With Cooper’s Dell teetering between salvation and damnation, the ATF braces for furious gun battle with Cooper and his heavily armed followers in this fever-pitched action thriller from writer-director Kevin Smith.”

redstate080611 Finally Some Hi Res Images from Red State

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 01, 2011 @ 9:51pm
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Official Trailer, One Sheet for Kevin Smith’s ‘Red State’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 27, 2011 @ 6:00pm
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On September 1st, Lionsgate will debut Kevin Smith’s Red State (review) on VOD. The untraditional, direct-to-fan, touring theatrical release pioneered by SModcast Pictures during the “Red State USA” Tour continues this fall.

Starring Kyle Gallner, Melissa Leo, Dermot Mulroney, Michael Angarano, Steven Root, Michael Parks and John Goodman, Lionsgate has just released an official trailer and one sheet that can both be viewed inside.

“ ‘Red State’ unfolds in a small town dominated by a fundamentalist preacher, Abin Cooper. It tells the story of three high school boys who, on their way to an internet arranged meeting with a woman, end up crossing paths with Cooper. The encounter sets into motion a series of events that causes all hell to break loose.”

Official Trailer, One Sheet for Kevin Smiths Red State

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 23, 2011 @ 5:13pm
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While Kevin Smith charges fans upwards of $80 to see his movie Red State (review) in a theater, he continues to share assets for the movie with fans who donate to a charitable cause. His latest character poster features Stephen Root as “Sherrif Wynan” and was given to FilmThreat, Heath C, Ice, Dan Duffy, Jamie Calder, Darryl Clarke, and Gavin Ap’ Morrygan after they all donated to Japanese Relief at redcross.org.

Second Trailer for Kevin Smith’s ‘Red State’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 07, 2011 @ 8:58pm
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After premiering at the Sundance Film Festival this past January, Kevin Smith has officially begun his National roadshow for his political horror Red State (review), which he’ll officially release come October 19.

This morning Apple.com premiered the “official” trailer, poster and synopsis.

“The 10th film from writer/director Kevin Smith (“Clerks”, “Chasing Amy”, “Dogma”, “Clerks 2″, “Zack & Miri Make a Porno”), ‘Red State’ unfolds in a small town dominated by a fundamentalist preacher, Abin Cooper. It tells the story of three high school boys who, on their way to an internet arranged meeting with a woman, end up crossing paths with Cooper. The encounter sets into motion a series of events that causes all hell to break loose.

A horror thriller that could only come from the imagination of Smith, ‘Red State’ stars Tarantino and Rodriguez favorite Michael Parks (“From Dusk Till Dawn”, “Kill Bill Vols. 1 & 2″), Oscar Nominee for Best Actress Melissa Leo (“The Fighter,” “Frozen River”) and John Goodman, Michael Angarano, Kyle Gallner and Nicholas Braun.”
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Hot Times With Mom in First ‘Red State’ Clip

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 09, 2011 @ 12:03am
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It’s funny how Kevin Smith used so much energy spewing hate at the press and then pulled a publicity stunt acquiring his own movie for $20. If that’s not begging for press, I don’t know what is. He continues his off-the-charts hypocrisy by providing MTV with the first ever clip from Red State (read our review) that puts three young teens in an awkward position.

Before being self-released via his Smodcast Pictures Banner in October (I still bet money that the Weinsteins will be involved), Smith will be taking the religious horror thriller on the road this coming March. It follows a group of misfits who encounter fundamentalism gone to the extreme in Middle America.

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 31, 2011 @ 9:45pm
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Ryan Daley was one of the first ever to catch Kevin Smith’s Red State when it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. He wasn’t a fan. While not hating the movie, he thought it moved too far away from horror and focused too much attention on hefty dialogue. Maybe Smith agrees?

During a podcast interview with the Kevin and Josh Movie Show, Smith revealed he plans on removing nearly 10 minutes of footage before taking it on the road March 5. You’ll find a taste of the interview inside.
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Sundance ’11 REVIEW: Kevin Smith’s ‘Red State’ is “Dull”

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 25, 2011 @ 6:37pm
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I wanted to start unrolling Ryan Daley’s Sundance Film Festival reviews tomorrow, but you guys have been clamoring for Bloody Disgusting’s official stance on Kevin Smith’s Red State. And for those of you expecting a biased review from a Smith hater, let it be known that Daley is a huge fan.

“‘Red State’ isn`t particularly fun to watch with a group. In fact, it`s not particularly fun at all. Perhaps if the horror aspects had been more prominent, instead of repeatedly shoved to the background in favor of heavy wads of dialogue, Smith would have had a future cult hit on his hands.”

To read Daley’s entire review all you have to do is click the title above. Watch for all of the reviews in the coming days, but until then catch up on all of our Sundance coverage.

Sundance 11 REVIEW: Kevin Smiths Red State is Dull

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 19, 2010 @ 10:38pm
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Writer/director Kevin Smith debuted two new Red State one sheets thanks to donations to Kenny Gordon Foundation from sites including XCellentCreations. One features the character ‘Caleb”, while the other hosts “The Sons”, a trio of what looks to be a group of no-good kids. One kid has a rat-tail, and that’s awesome. Kyle Gallner, Melissa Leo, Dermot Mulroney, Michael Angarano, Steven Root, Michael Parks, and John Goodman lead the cast in the horror film in which a group of misfits encounter fundamentalism gone to the extreme in Middle America. It will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah this coming January.
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Sundance ’11: A Slightly Less Sucky ‘Red State’ Poster

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 08, 2010 @ 7:19am
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Website GFB Robot donated $2,000 to help kids in Haiti (details here), their prize was the chance to debut yet another fugly Red State poster that cleaned up the font just a little bit from the first (so it’s only kinda gross). The one sheet features a new look at “The Father” in Kevin Smith’s political horror that premieres this coming January at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. It follows a group of misfits encounter fundamentalism gone to the extreme in Middle America.
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Fugly New ‘Red State’ Poster Introduces Cliche Virgin

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 04, 2010 @ 5:25pm
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What’s with stars using their talents as collateral to force fans to donate money these days? That entire “donate or we won’t tweet” situation (that completely failed) last week was absolutely appalling (and loaded with narcissism), especially considering how meaningless $1m was between the lot of ‘em. Now writer/director Kevin Smith is hoping to “do some good” with the release of his second Red State poster that was only unveiled after a bunch of generous fans pledged $1000 to The Wayne Foundation in less than 30 minutes. I just don’t appreciate public figures holding things over their fan’s head forcing them to donate. If you’re a charitable person, you can make your fans aware of the opportunities without forcing them to empty their pockets (here’s an example from Bloody Disgusting). If you really want to help change the world, then maybe post links to various charities or include a banner to the Wayne Foundation in all of your podcasts/blogs/etc.? Either way, if you feel strongly about the Wayne Foundation’s cause, make sure to donate. Anyways, Red State is premiering at Sundance this coming January, hopefully the thriller isn’t as fugly as the following poster. Blarg.
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Kevin Smith to Auction Off ‘Red State’ on Ebay?

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 29, 2010 @ 3:55pm
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Since the very first word, director Kevin Smith has “planned” quite unordinary steps in getting his political horror flick Red State made. While his intentions were quirky, it sounds as if this were your average indie Hollywood (I know that’s an oxymoron) production. Now that the film is in the can, Smith tells /Film of yet another oddball idea – assuming his film will be accepted into Sundance. “Here’s something that’s not so much news as my stated intentions for RED STATE: if it gets into Sundance, my plan is to pick the RED STATE distributor right there – IN THE ROOM – auction style,” he tells the site via e-mail. “Might even bring up a professional auctioneer to make it fun and unintelligible. And if you’re a multi-millionaire who can’t make it to the first screening of RED STATE, fear not: maybe we’ll set up an eBay page for the post-screening bid-calling as well.” The real question is: what will the starting bid be? What if it sucks? Can I bid $1? Is there a reserve? What’s the by it now option? ROFL.
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