Matt Busch Presents Conjure
Posted by Dustin on February 6, 2006 at 06:24 AM CST:
World Reknown Star Wars artist Matt Busch has been very busy these days getting ready for a March 28th DVD release of his new film "Conjure". But why are we plugging this on a Star Wars website?! Hear me out.

On the surface level, it seems that it has nothing to do with anything from the "Galaxy Far, Far Away..." However, there are quite a few cool connections that STAR WARS fans may be interested in.


First and foremost, Matt has been a licensed artist on STAR WARS material for over 12 years. Since the movie is based around his life, you can catch glimpses of rare STAR WARS items and artwork in the background. There is even a sequence in the movie where Matt shows and talks about his STAR WARS art.


Also, the movie co-stars Sarah Wilkinson, who also plays herself and happens to be an official STAR WARS artist. In the last year alone she has illsutrated numerous sketch cards, posters, and has written and illustrated several articles for StarWars.com.


The movie also has a cameo with Anthony Daniels, who played C-3PO in all of the STAR WARS films! He only has a few lines, but cool nonetheless!


There are a few sequences in the movie that STAR WARS fans will enjoy, giving a tip-of-the-hat to the wonderful world that George has created... There is even a moment where you see someone using "The Force" in action!

With that said, check out the official Press release below from Razor Digital Entertainment as well as a few images from the film itself.

From Razor Digital Entertainment:

For immediate release- STUDIO CITY, CA-- Matt Busch, renowned entertainment illustrator, has signed a deal with Razor Digital Entertainment to release his first independent movie, CONJURE, on Home Video / DVD on March 28th. In addition to writing, producing, and directing the feature, Busch also plays himself along with fellow artist/model Sarah Wilkinson who both happen to be licensed STAR WARS artists.

Mostly known for his vast work with the STAR WARS universe, Busch has illustrated hundreds of products for the 'galaxy far, far away', including posters and book covers, as well as writing and illustrating magazine articles. Busch is also known for working on other genre movies and properties, including LORD OF THE RINGS, THE CROW, THE MATRIX, G.I. JOE, THE HULK, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, CON-AIR, RESERVOIR DOGS, ROBOCOP, THE MUMMY, STARGATE SG-1, and STAR TREK. Working on so much visual storytelling, both in print and behind-the-scenes on movies, Busch comments, "It was only a matter of time before I got behind a camera to make a movie myself."





The story-line behind CONJURE is unique, as it pits real-life artists Matt Busch and Sarah Wilkinson against the nightmares of their own creation. Anthony Daniels (C-3PO in the STAR WARS films) even has a cameo. The movie has been described as an incredible cross-genre feature: a pseudo-documentary that's ultimately an intense supernatural thriller. UnspeakableMag.com raves, "Conjure is a balls-out scary, freaky film. Matt Busch's directorial debut is a 10 ton atom bomb."

CONJURE was shot primarily in North Hollywood, California, and Busch's Planetmatt Studios in Macomb, Michigan, with additional locations in Beverly Hills and New York City. Shot digitally, CONJURE boasts over 300 digital effect shots- unheard of for a relatively low budget independent movie.

Set to be released on DVD on March 28th, CONJURE will be distributed by Razor Digital Entertainment, a full service home video and DVD sales, marketing, and distribution company, which licenses, distributes and produces a wide range of titles for both the sell-through and rental markets.

Mitch Perliss, Executive Vice President for Razor Digital comments, "We're very excited to be able to release Matt's first movie. It's well done, has garnered some very positive reviews and is an excellent addition to our catalog. We've had great success releasing "Frazetta: Painting with Fire" on DVD and with Matt's notoriety in the comic and animation world, we believe "Conjure" is a fitting follow up that will keep comic book fans excited about Razor."

You can view the trailer and find out more details on the movie at www.ConjureTheMovie.com.