What the Bleep Do We Know Blog

More screens showing the film

2004-09-23T23:39:00.000-10:00

Reuters AlertNet - FEATURE-"What the Bleep" does Hollywood know, anyway: "After debuting in one theater in Oregon this spring, 'What the Bleep' will expand to 114 theaters this Friday, up from 88 last weekend when its box office tally climbed to $3.8 million from $3.3 million one week earlier."

Sign up to get "What the Bleep" on DVD

2004-09-17T11:08:00.000-10:00

I have received tons of inquiries from other fans of "What the Bleep" about getting the movie on DVD. The filmmakers have not yet set a release date for home video, but they have said the DVD will contain a lot of extra "goodies" that are not in the current theatrical release.

I put together a signup list to inform people of when the DVD will be released. The url is: http://www.whatthebleepdvd.com. Just click that link, enter your email in the form, and you'll be added to a list of other fans who want to get advance notice of the DVD release and how to get it.

First Impressions of the Film & this Blog

2004-09-11T08:57:00.000-10:00

I have noticed that a number of people are visiting this blog. I suppose that is testimony to the impact of the film. I am hoping this blog will stimulate more interest and discussion of "What the Bleep." I would like to ask you a small favor...

Please add your comments and thoughts below by

clicking on the "Comments" link and adding yours.

The more of us who connect and share the ideas expressed in the movie, the better the world will be. Even a few short sentences can make a difference.

Thanks for taking the time.

Aloha.

The Big Release is Friday, Sept. 10

2004-09-09T17:15:00.000-10:00

Tomorrow, Friday September 10th is the big national release of the movie. It will be on at least 60 screens this week and double that the following week. Check out this link if you want to see where the movie is playing in your area--and don't forget to tell faraway family and friends about it also.

Marlee Matlin Interview

2004-09-07T07:41:00.000-10:00

There is a recent interview with Marlee Matlin, the film's star.

**snip**

Recently, Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin has become known more and more for her versatility as an actress.

Recently, Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin has become known more and more for her versatility as an actress. She's played a variety of compelling roles on both the large and small screens. Matlin is best known for winning the Academy Award for her film debut in 'Children of a Lesser God.' Fast forward to 2004: She's a mother of four who's earned her fourth Emmy nod, she's starred in the unconventional independent film 'What the Bleep Do You Know?' and returned to a re-occurring role on the hit television drama West Wing and Law and Order.

Although she has a thriving career, Marlee still finds time to focus on children's issues by appearing on shows such as Sesame Street and Blues Clues. Marlee was also the spokeswoman for Pampers at their Toddler National Convention. How does the woman who is on two hit television shows, movies, authors a few books, and countless other projects find the time to star in an independent film and raise a family of four? "

see http://thecelebritycafe.com/interviews/marlee_matlin_2004_08.html

How the Groundswell has Happened by the Filmmakers

2004-09-06T08:07:00.000-10:00

It started nearly nine months ago – our march on the movie theaters of America. Convincing them that there was an audience for thoughtful, entertaining, transformative films. For What the BLEEP Do wE (k)now!?".

THE WAVE STARTED AS AN EARTHQUAKE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE OCEAN...
After a month we bagged our first theater, in little Yelm, Washington.
After numerous sell-outs (i.e. proven receipts ($$$)) we bagged the Bagdad theater in Portland. Again numerous sell-outs (and an 18 week run) and we moved, this time to a couple of theaters in Arizona, then a few more in Oregon. Up to Seattle, then down to L.A. Same story over and over – sell-outs, 12 week runs and "Oh my God where are these people coming from!?!?"

A TSUNAMI STARTS AS A ONE INCH SWELL IN THE OCEAN.
We hit the West Coast and from there moved East. Setting theater records in Boulder and Denver. Along the way picking up a National Distributor, who realized that something was going on. What the BLEEP it was – who’s to say.

AND IN A WEEK, SEPTEMBER 10TH, THAT WAVE COMES CRASHING DOWN.
On the East Coast, The Great Lakes, the Mississippi. And all the rivers and lakes in between.
Friday September 10 the full nationwide rollout begins: New York, Boston, Washington DC, Chicago, Minneapolis, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Atlanta, Orlando. Followed the next week by 60 more, then 60 more...
( Check out a new snazzy Theater-finder:
http://whatthebleep.com/showtimes/ )

WHERE ARE THESE PEOPLE COMING FROM?
We’ve been hearing about the religious right for decades. Is there a Metaphysical Left? A spiritual, new-thought, body/mind/spirit Left!? In our march we have picked up a host of friends and fellow travelers and seekers. We have learned of a multitude of organizations, churches, therapies, healing modalities and study groups who have seen our film and said "this is what we’re all about, this is what we study and teach".
People have come out of their Metaphysical Closets. Glorious Kings and Queens, Dukes and Duchesses, Princes, Priestesses, Healers, Teachers and Students. Resulting in sell-outs, hold-overs and a puzzled entertainment industry.

OUR TIME IS NOW.
IF you are tired of the mindless dumbed-down drivel coming out of the Entertainment Industry. (And by the way – that includes the Media, "News", TV, etc...) And are tired of the reactionary right garnering the cultural focus, setting agendas, and preempting the concept of the Divine, well, it’s Showtime!
Our march has been hugely successful because of word-of-mouth. People telling others. Now we must execute that on a national scale.
So please, if you are so inspired, please tell everyone that we’re coming to a theater near them. Phone, E-mail, FAX, Dreamtime. (Yes everyone (that even includes relatives!) because we have found you can never tell who’s going to resonate with the information.)
Get the word out, for by the end of September we will be within 10 miles of over 90% of the population.

AND THEN?
Well, it’s a grand experiment we’re all involved in here. The March has been a journey into Chaos, Uncertainty and the Unknown. What will happen when 100 million monkeys start thinking and living their lives in a different way? What will Our World be like, when the wave breaks?

AND...
to all of you – thank you for joining us on this journey.
Will, Betsy & Mark – filmmakers "What the $#@% Do We Know!?"

--pulled from email from Prophets Conference

Getting the DVD of What The Bleep Do We Know!?

2004-09-05T13:43:00.000-10:00

What The Bleep Do We Know!? - Spiritual Movies, Quantum Physics, Brain Science, Spirituality:

Q: Can I get What the #$BLEEP*! Do We Know? on DVD or Video?

A: We have been besieged with questions about the DVD release of What The #$*! Do We Know. As you know we are in the midst of our theatrical release, which is the most effective way to get this information out into social consciousness. We want to make a splash in the marketplace. That way Hollywood will wake up and start making films that are worth watching. Once the theatrical run is over, the DVD will hit. It'll be a 3 or 4 DVD boxed set. We are sitting on 60 hours of interviews, so there will be much more depth about the science and mystical perspectivesroduced in the film."

Welcome to What the Bleep Blog

2004-09-05T10:29:00.000-10:00

I am a massive fan of this movie and have seen it three times. I want to create a Blog community of other fans who have also been impacted by this amazing film.

Welcome to my Blog. I encourage you to post and add your comments.

Aloha,