LIVE Show Jan 24th!

Courtney and the Twins, Penny and Jenny, want you to join them at the Jack London Bar in SW Portland on January 24th for a live event!

VARSITY CHEERLEADER WEREWOLVES LIVE FROM OUTER SPACE!!! A Cabaret Style Live Performance.

An Interactive Cabaret Style Sci-Fi Experience.

An Homage to 80s Sci-fi Coming of Age Comedy

“In Space No One Can Hear You Cheer!” 

Dress 80s and show the love. Drink specials and an 80s Karaoke Dance Party to follow the show.

A Quick Recap of the Last Few Months!

​Sept 14th 2012

ROSE CITY COMIC-CON:  A couple of weeks ago Talisman Films attended the First Annual Rose City Comic-Con.  It was an amazing event and we were honored to be a part of it. We meet a lot of great people and spread the word about our Transmedia Message! 

While we were there we were lucky enough to be interviewed by some very cool internet podcasts.  Mail Order Zombie and Lunch With Luis both honored us.  Below are links to those interviews.

Beside meeting a ton of great people and telling them about our films, we were also asked to run a panel on transmedia where we shared the world premier of a sneak peek look at a live action trailer for "Varsity Cheerleader Werewolves From Outer Space" starring Daniel Baldwin.

We are not ready to share that clip here just yet, but if you come see us at Howl Con in October, you will get a chance to see it for yourself. 

Sept 15th 2012

PORTLAND HOWL CON:  Coming up in October we will be joining the first ever HOWL Con. We will be presenting two panels and a Live Radio Performance of "Dex Dixon" and showcase the trailer for "Varsity Cheerleader Werewolves From Outer Space."  Check it out and come on by our merchandise booth to get more information and say hello. 

Sept 30th 2012

HOWL Con Panels being presented by Talisman Films LLC and Steve Coker. 

Here are the two panels we will be presenting. 



Dex Dixon, Paranormal Dick: Concept to Creation & Beyond!

Film-noir horror comedy musical? That’s what talisman films set out to create. Writer Director Steve Coker and guests discuss the rich world of the Dexiverse and present clips and concept art from their upcoming high-concept mash-up film, “The Adventures of Dex Dixon: Paranormal Dick.” Meet the filmmakers and artists behind Talisman Film’s transmedia push and discover how they plan to take over the world from comic books to Broadway.

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Varsity Cheerleader Werewolves From Outer Space: Concept, Creativity and Commitment Culminate with Creativity.

Steve Coker of ScreenWorks Ink set out to create a simple screenplay as an homage to 80s Sci-fi horror flicks. What he ended up with was a juggernaut of a concept film filled with cool allegory and tasty bits of fun, that has captured the imaginations of local artists, actors and film producers. Steve and guests will share the story of the creation of the script, concept art, discuss the importance of collaboration, and share the live action trailer for the upcoming film production starring Daniel Baldwin (John Carpenter’s Vampires!). 

Nov 2nd 2012

Graphic Novels, Poster Art, and Video Dreams

After attending a couple of conventions, it is clear that we need to start seriously looking at our proporties as graphic novels or comics.  An overwhelming number of people who visited our booths were asking us when the comic was coming out. So now I am looking seriously at how to make that happen. Scot Roller and I have talked about it a little bit and we will start to strategize soon.  Hopefully we can come up with a plan to make this happen soon!  Stay tuned!

Dec 1st 2012

Comic-Con Panel Video

Back in September when we were at the Rose City Comic-Con, we presented a panel at the event. Though the panel was focused on Dex Dixon, it also included our foray into transmedia and the upcoming Varsity Cheerleader film. Mike Lindberg, was kind enough to tape the panel and edit it together with the high quality video content. Here is that video!



WOW a long time a-comin'!

So it has been a very long time since last we visited this blog and a lot has been going on.  As for Dex Dixon, we are still plugging away at creating content for our Dexiverse. Recently a comic book has begun to form;  Dex Dixon; Adventures in The Dexiverse Vol 1. is currently being written and Scott Roller has begun to develop the page layouts for the story.  The comic will tell the story of Dex and his pals ten years before the film takes place, when Dex was at the top of his game and when a major catastrophe in another world almost caused the down fall of our own.  Watch for updates on this project as it develops.
We are also gearing up to shoot a new short for Dex.  Dexverse Tales Vol. 1: Lt. Tagert Suspects. We will shoot this one very shortly and it should be a fun one.  I am currently putting together a team and a cast for this one.
Above you can see a picture of me at this last years Rose City Comic-con.   We were invited to present our videos for Dex Dixon, as well as show a rough edit of our live action trailer for "Varsity Cheerleader Werewolves From Outer Space!"  We had a good time talking about our films and selling merchandise. And shortly after this we were invited to Howl-Con and the Rockin' Film Fest.
We still have a long way to go gang, but we are still determined to bring Dex Dixon and his world into the mainstream!

Damn it! Sept. 18th 1938

So it turns out Marloe was right. Hate for that to happen, but everything is possible from time to time. Turns out Horus is mixed up in this mess. He doesn't know I got the drop on him yet so I gotta play thing quiet like for now. I gotta go check in with Frank on the Spook side. Frank'll know what to do and how to handle the situation.
***** Sept 19th 1938
Crossed over into Spooktown last night with the help of a Were named Sid... don't much care for him... a bit mangy but I couldn't find no other Were willing to help a dick slip in. Trolls are getting a bit too pushy lately too. Gonna have to bring that up at the next Council meeting. Hate uppity trolls as much as an empty bottle of Bourbon. Arrived at Frank's Place after Delila was through singin'. Lucky for me she had gone home before I got there... I don't relish the idea of ratting her brother out to her just yet. Have a feeling I'm gonna get some flack from her on that front. Dames!
Frank had already suspected that Horus was behind the hubbub so we just compared notes. That damned Were Fritz seems to have a clawed hand in this too... though we aren't sure yet how deep that goes. Besides, he's small potatoes compared to Horus' involvement. Vamp aristocracy should be set against such an obvious power play... everything is determined by the balance between our worlds being maintained.
Frank and I agreed to just sit tight... for now. We'll let Horus proceed as if we're not wise to it.
Gonna have to tell Marloe he was right though, and that don't sit well with me. I can hear him gloating already that smug shit! Ah well... time to set a trap for a Vamp.

Shocking News: September 16th, 1938

September 16th 1938.
Manix Marloe hit me with a bit of news last night that I'm not sure how to handle. According to him Delila's brother Horus was seen running away from a Normal attack in the Park Blocks a few nights ago. It was hard news to swallow considering his affiliation with the Council and his relationship to my lady. I'm still not convinced Marloe is seeing things square on this... he's never been a fan of my involvement with a Vamp... none of his damn business I always tell him, but he likes to kick up a rumpus from time to time. Testing me. It's all a mug can do not to plant a knuckle brick in his kisser when he gets like that.
After he left the office, I pulled in Sylus Sly and Barry Baritone... these two are the newest recruits in Our Fair City's crusade to protect the Normals. Strange fellas... work in tandem. Sly is a bladed weapons expert and Barry is almost as good with his bare hands. Seein' these two fight side by side is an inspiration. Not that I'd let em in on that opinion... just sayin'. It's like a damned dance number... Lyla was smart to pull them into the team.
I let them in on the rumor and sent em off to scout it out. I hope Marloe is wrong, the last thing I need is my doll's brother standing between me and my job. Not sure how she'd take me stakin' him. But if he is playin' both sides of the portal I'm not going to be able to ignore it.
On a side note, Billie's been hinting that she isn't happy in her job no more. Not sure what her trouble is but I would be hard pressed to find a more qualified dame to run things in the front office. Gonna have ta figure a way to smooth thing over or she might blow. And though it pains me to say it...this is one dame I don't wanna see blow.

Dex Diary Entry: Sept 15th, 1938

Sept. 15th 1938:
After my little chat with Fritz, it seemed like a good time to take a stroll to Spook Town. Frank and De should be aware of what I learned. Frank is well connected on their side having the only speak easy worth speaking about over there. Every Thing in Spook Town ends up at his place... and a lot of dirty dealing is done during Delila's dancing doll show.
Beside the acquisition of news, it would be great to see old Delila again. Just to be clear, when I say 'old' it ain't a put down. Delila is old, literally... she's three hundred if she's a day... not that you'd ever see her during the day... being a Vamp puts the cap on that possibility.
Yeah, she's a Vamp... I am romantically involved with a Vampire...so what? As far as I can tell the difference between a Norm Fem and a blood thirsty Vampire is that Vampires don't lie about it while they're draining the life outta ya!
Frank didn't seem surprised to hear the news. Seems he'd been suspecting something like this for a while. A lot of fang wagging had been going on around town and more than a few of the younger (100 years old or so) Vamps had been acting up; despite the Council's warnings. Frank told me he'd get me a list of some Vamps to chat with, and I made my way back to De's dressing room for some much needed R and R... I'll let you figure out what each of the R's are!
After a while Delila and I emerged to find her older brother, Horus, hanging around the bar. Horus is alright... not too happy about De and I... but what brother would be? I'm sure he thinks she'll get tired of me soon and drain me once and for all. He might be right as dames can be fickle, undead or not. Frank and I asked Horus if he had been privy to any Vamp unrest as he serves on the Council with Frank... he hadn't heard anything but told us he'd look into it too.
Makes me feel good knowing everyone is so willing to help guide a dick in the right direction. I said my good-byes and came back home to Our Fair City.
When I got back to the office, I found Manix Marlow there... and what he had to tell me shocked me to the core.

September 13th 1938

(an excerpt from Dex Dixon's Personal Diary)
Sept 13th 1938:
Took a walk to City Park West tonight trailing a lead on a couple Were's. The word is these dogs have been terrorizing Norms every night. Generally I look the other way long as no one gets hurt, but with Vamp activity on the rise, and the frequency of the reports, a mug can't be too careful. If nothing else it was an opportunity to get some answers.
After a quick sweep of the area I decided to cool my heals and wait em out. It wasn't long till a couple of hair-bags rolled into my sight. A couple of mangy Weres, wild and up to no good. I confronted em and one of the fools tried to bite me. I smacked him on the kisser with a rolled up post and sent him running with a crotch full of tail and some big sad eyes. The other one wasn't so lucky. I decided to take him for a walk on a very short leash.
The Were's name is Fritz, it turns out, and he and his litter have been digging into Our Fair City deeper and deeper each night for weeks now. He wasn't too interested in spilling his guts to me, but if ya know how to talk to a Were you'd be surprised how much information you can squeeze out. I know how to communicate, and I know how to squeeze. Fritz opened up like a ripe melon...gave me a few names to follow up on concerning some pesky Vamps I been trailing...turns out the Weres been working for em scouting territories out and reporting back. Seems like they are using them as a probe in preparation of a full scale invasion. A Vamp invasion of our side ain't something I'm interested in let happen.
I let the mangy Fritz go after I smacked him around some and gave him a message for his boss! City off limits, no vacancy! And he ran off into the night leaving me with a few answers, a lot more questions, and hands that smell like a wet dog.

DEX DIXON Diary Uncovered

Date Line July 12th 2010.
Story by : Scoops Collins III

Long after the disappearance of legendary Paranormal Investigator, Dex Dixon. The police of Our Fair City have been holding on to personal items abandoned in Dixon's off ice back in 1949. Though many have sought to view these items in days past, they were always met with opposition from the Police Department and City Hall. Now however, a little over sixty years since Dixon vanished, his possessions have become declassified and made public once more.
This reporter was one of the first in line to view some of these treasures. And what I uncovered has to be the most amazing story that I have had the privilege to report.
As some of you may know I am a third generation reporter. My Grandfather Scoops Collins Sr. had a friendship with Dex Dixon during his reign as king Spook Dick. Due to that friendship, Dex had promised to deliver to my grandfather certain documents if anything should ever happen to him. And then something did. And the city swooped in and confiscated every earthly possession Mr. Dixon had accumulated over the years.
Since 1949 my family has been battling in City Hall to have restored to us what was rightfully ours. Dex Dixon's Diary. And yesterday, faithful readers, that is precisely what happened.
And now, sixty years later I am in a position to tell you the events that lead up to his mysterious vanishing act. In fact the story goes much further back. The diary documents events ten years prior to those occurring in Oct or 1949. And soon I will be sharing that story with you, faithful and excited readers!
Beginning next week I will bring you the Pre-Episodic Adventures of Dex Dixon: Paranormal Dick. But you must be a follower of this exclusive Blog so join us today and follow along as I reveal the history behind one of Our Fair City's greatest heros. Dex Dixon.

InvestedIn Donation Site On Line

So you wanna be in pictures? Or at least involved in the creation of one. Well here is a chance to help out our amazing series and get in on the action. Steve has set up a donation site with InvestedIn an on line donation site. With your donation of $1000.00 you can be involved in a major scene in the film as a classic movie monster. Werewolf, Zombie, or Vampire OH MY! With a guaranteed screen appearance, a copy of the DVD when completed, A signed Movie Poster and Production credit in the credits of the episodes and final film and on our web site. For all the details please visit InvestedIn. And for updates, and production information visit us at the official Dex Dixon Site.

Wow...modern times. Now I can blog from my phone. Ohhhhhhh......

What's Up With My Dick?

Never fear faithful followers! Dex is still creeping steadily forward. We have been bogged down with details of late, our writer/star has been a little busy playing Max Bialystock in "The Producers" and that has pushed us back a bit. Plans still in motion to shoot a Dexiverse Tale and a test shoot for episode one.
Unlike our other shorts and films, Dex requires a bit more planning. We really have something special here and we have no intention of doing this project half-assed. No we will give this project the full-ass treatment.
We still move forward developing music, chatting with Christina Kortum about effects make-up...and speculating on how we can raise the money to pull this hummer off! Believe me this will blow your socks off.
Till next time! Keep an eye out for our favorite Dick!

Moving Forward...Slowly but Movement None The Less

Hey there to all 3 of our loyal followers. We are slowly and steadily solidifying our Dex plans. Creating new events and features, forging new friendships and gathering resources to make Dex Dixon as great as it can be. So many wonderful people have expressed interest in the project or have signed on to be a part of it.
I have musicians working on an original score and I have written some original songs...yes, songs. You have to know that every director wants to shoot a musical...and though this isn't fully a musical, it does have some musical numbers tucked away inside.
I have also aquired permisssion to use the amazing song "I Scare Myself" (go to the Dex Dixon site www.dexdixon.com and check out "The Buzz" page to hear a sample of it).
I have been speaking to Portland's finest Special Effects make-up artist, Christina Kortum, about the look of our Spooks! Very exciting stuff. I will keep you informed as we continue.

Thanks For The Help, Carl

The Dex Dixon Team, wants to thank Carl Jameson for all the help he gave the project. Unfortunately, Carl will be unable to Co-Direct the project in March.
We have decided to bring back someone we spoke to at the onset of the creative process. I have worked with this person on several projects and have always enjoyed the results. He is a big fan and expert on physical comedy and we are blessed to have him.Dex welcomes Tim Giugni to the team! We look forward to what Tim will add to the project and to bringing the Dexiverse to our viewers soon.
Steve and Galvin will be filming a five page short story which takes place in the Dexiverse in December. Watch for these special short films to start coming more often building to our release of the premier episode of Dex Dixon in June of 2010!

Dex Promo Filmed...Get Ready to SELL!!!

Steve Coker, Harold Phillips, and Carl Jameson have been gearing up to market Dex Dixon to potential investors...part of that process is the filming of a promo designed to introduce investors (in this case potential partners with product placement).
On Saturday the trio converged on Cine Rent West to shot a direct address advert. We had some great help out there of course. producer Patti Adkins and her husband Dennis, AD Melissa Hill and Galvin Collins and Chris Davis came out to help us shoot the thing too. Carl even brought in Rose, an amazing make-up artist, to help us look good in front of the HD camera lenses! I have begun the editing process for the video and it is looking pretty good. Soon you will need to visit our web page to see the promo and get caught up on all the happenings in the Dexiverse!

What's Up Now?

What is Steve doing looking so guilty? Well it is cause you caught him working on Dex Dixon!

Steve, Illya, Jerry, Patty and Dennis all showed up for beginning fight choreography for some fight for the upcoming production.

As we mentioned before, we are working with Greater Than Gravity and AIM Academy of Martial Arts on the stunts for Dex Dixon.

The young men of GTG are helping us to develop the fighting styles for Werewolves and Vampires and integrating those styles into the combat.

Suddenly Steve realizes how old and out of shape he is...he better get his act together cause he is going to get beat up on this project for sure.

Below please find some pics of the team at work. Thanks to Patti Adkins for the photos.