For those of you who haven't heard the latest, greatest news, 821 Entertainment has partnered with the Roy Rogers Family Entertainment Corporation to launch the “King of the Cowboys” franchise!
The new agreement includes all of the existing Roy Rogers and Dale Evans property rights controlled by the Estate including films, television, music, and merchandising. In addition to repackaging and distributing archived assets, 821 plans to develop and produce new properties in filmed entertainment, animated television, music, and interactive games. The centerpiece for this launch is a major motion picture fantasy adventure trilogy! According to Eric Geadelmann, President of 821, “The trilogy of films will not be a biopic, nor will it be a traditional Western, but rather a family fantasy adventure.”
The Rogers Estate is extremely excited about this venture and hopes the vision 821 has will bring awareness to a new generation of all the good for which Roy Rogers and Dale Evans stood. We have heard comments that some fans are concerned how the “family fantasy adventure” will portray Roy and Dale. While we have no idea as to what exactly the “family fantasy adventure” will be, 821 has promised to allow Dusty his input for approval on behalf of the Rogers family. That in itself will secure Roy and Dale being represented justly.
What a blessing 821's announcement is for the fans of Roy and Dale and for the new fans who will now have the chance to be introduced to this beloved couple in the 21st century! The goal of 821 is to reach America's Heartland audience with values-driven entertainment. What a perfect partnership. Check out their website at www.821entertainment.com.
A major motion picture is under development by KZ PICTURES LLC, based on Cheryl Rogers-Barnett's book "Cowboy Princess". It's titled
Download to "Give Your Input on a Roy & Dale Movie Script"
*Happy Trails Script*
Hollywood, CA. - Movie goers often weigh in with an opinion on the films they see, but rarely if ever do they get an opportunity to let motion picture executives know how they feel about a feature before it gets made. Producer Howard Kazanjian "Raiders of the Lost Ark", "Return of the Jedi", and author/screenwriter Chris Enss are giving film enthusiasts the chance to comment on an original script prior to it being made into a motion picture.
The screenplay entitled *Happy Trails*, based on the best selling book written by Kazanjian and Enss, focuses on the life and career of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. The "King of the Cowboys" and the "Queen of the West" were national treasures. Their conviction, integrity and humility demanded that they were off screen what they were on screen. The story of their movie and television work and their family life is a compelling tale of loss and courage.
Kazanjian and Enss believe a film about the singing and acting duo is long overdue. For the last few years the producer and writer have been working with Roy Rogers, Jr. to craft a script that best depicts the lives of the famous pair. To read the script, please Click Here
Please send your ideas and critiques to Chris Enss - gvcenss@aol.com
Roy Rogers Commemorative Stamp............has been accepted!! YEEHAW!!!!!!
Now, all we need is Dale Evans on a US postal stamp! So let's write letters to get Dale Evans on a US Commemorative Stamp.
LET'S ACT ON THIS NOW!
If you'd like to see Dale Evans, "Queen of the West" honored by a commemorative United States Postage Stamp, Now is the time to act, and all you have to do is to write and mail a letter. Each year, the United States Postal Service considers the issuance of approximately 25 commemorative postage stamps. Under its guidelines, which you can read at:
The honoree must have been dead for at least 5 years (they just recently reduced it from 10 to 5 years). In both cases, Roy and Dale are both elible. The guidelines further recommend that the process be started 3 years before the issuance year.
The first step is for a citizens' committee to select, and narrow down to approximately 25, the worthy nominees for each year. This they do by considering letters, cards, petitions, etc., sent to them by the public at large. After that, the committee considers artwork and other details for the stamp. Because of Dale's Literacy of Inspirational Books, Humanitarianism and Moral/Ethical values are appreciated worldwide, nominations from inside as well as outside the USA would be very appropriate. If you would like to participate in this effort on behalf of great American Legends, please write your letters to:
Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee c/o Stamp Development U.S. Postal Service 1735 North Lynn St., Suite 5013 Arlington, VA 22209-6432.
Don't delay -- if we all pitch in and do our part by writing a letter, and telling our friends, Dale Evans can receive this well-deserved recognition from the country that she loved so well.
How You Can Help?
First, write a letter or a postcard to the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee. This is the most important thing you can do to contribute!
*White House* The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500
*White House Telephone Numbers* Comments: 202-456-1111 or 202-456-6213 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 Fax: 202-456-2461
If we want a Dale Evans commemorative postage stamp; the many fans *The Queen of the West NEED TO spread the word 'bout this effort! The more letters sent in, the better chance us fans will have in makin' this happen.
"Roy Rogers - Dale Evans Sunset Chapel"
(Courtesy of Sunset Hills Memorial Park Mortuary)
Roy Rogers and Dale Evans are laid to rest at the Sunset Hills Memorial Park. It had been Dale's dream to build this Chapel at Sunset Hills to pay tribute to Roy.This Chapel will be a beautiful place to reflect on loved ones, and for all families to enjoy.
To view the beautiful "Roy Rogers-DaleEvans Chapel" and learn more of Sunset Hills Memorial Park Mortuary, please click on Sunset Hills logo.