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Last Updated: 07 August 2003 RBFC Charity Auction in honor of Richard Burgi's birthday launched on Sunday, August 3rd Richard lands lead role in new Sci Fi Channel movie for Fall 2003, playing Shaw in "Darklight" Captain Hunter rides again -- Richard films scenes for Fall 2003 episode of "The District" UK launch of "The Sentinel" heralded by article on the Cult TV website Soapnet cable channel gets 9,000 episodes of Burgi-era "Another World" Burgi Blast from the Past -- The Daytime Era Richard plays Detective Francis Kirk in "Decoys," filmed in Ottawa in March and April "Wheelmen" website email links offline; use this link to enquire about release dates "Wheelmen" gets International distribution deal, new "one sheet" promo poster Write to Richard through the RBFC 
As it is an ongoing concern of Richard's that many small, local, volunteer-run and funded charities are overlooked, he is considering additional charities to be supported by this auction. Should Richard choose additional recipients for the proceeds of the Summer 2003 RBFC Auction, we will announce them here and on the Auction page. Special thanks go to Richard and Lori Burgi (who donated the lion's share of the items up for auction), and to Kathleen Cole for her invaluable help in donating and gathering the items offered. Thanks also go to Kathleen Cole and Bert Hayling for the time and effort spent organizing and running the Summer 2003 RBFC Online Charity Auction. Without their generosity, this fund-raiser would not be taking place. - The RBFC Coordinating Committee, August 2003
[07 Aug 03] *** Look for Captain Hunter when The District's Fall 2003 season premieres in September *** -- Richard spent a long day on the set of The District in late July, filming scenes for an upcoming episode of the hit CBS drama before departing for Bulgaria. We are assuming the scenes are for the season premiere episode, or one to air soon after -- check your local TV Guide listings to make sure. The season premiere episode airs on Saturday, September 26th at 10:00pm Eastern.  Richard plays Captain Vincent Hunter, head of the Internal Affairs division of the D.C. Police Department -- a recurring role he has held since the show premiered in October 2000. Richard appeared in seven episodes of Season 1, and two episodes of Season 3. In one of the Season 1 episodes, "The D.C. Strangler," Richard's Hunter was teamed with Detective Temple Page (Sean Patrick Thomas) in the investigation of an unsolved serial murder case. Hunter and Page shared a scene in one of Richard's Season 3 episodes, "Good-bye, Jenny," and by the end of the season, Page's parter, Detective Kevin Debreno (Jonathan LaPaglia) had been transferred to Hunter's Internal Affairs division. This may mean Captain Hunter will be back on a more regular basis in the upcoming season. (Thanks to Richard for the heads up, and to Lucy for additional details)
(Top) Richard Burgi as Captain Dax: Hero of the Federation of STARSHIP TROOPERS 2. (Bottom) Richard Burgi stars as Captain Dax in STARSHIP TROOPERS 2 (Photos courtesy of Tippett Studios and www.starshiptroopers2.net, Copyright © 2003 StarTroop Pictures Inc. Photos by Paul M. Sammon) [07 Aug 03] ***UPDATE: Release date for Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation announced *** -- Catch Richard as Captain Dax, Hero of the Federation of Starship Troopers 2, when the film hits DVD retailers in March 2004! Also look out for the August/September issue of Sci-Fi genre magazine Cinefantastique, which has a one-page article on Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (which mentions Richard as the lead). [11 Jul 03] *** Richard completes principal photography on Lead role in Starship Troopers sequel *** -- Richard worked from May 14th through June 20th on the long-awaited Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation, filming at Manhattan Beach Studios and on location in the Santa Clarita "canyon country" north of Los Angeles. Richard plays Captain Dax, the hero mentioned in the film's title. Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation is produced by Jon Davison, with Phil Tippett directing. Tippett is shooting from a screenplay by Ed Neumeier, who also wrote the screenplay for the original Starship Troopers film. (All three worked on the first Starship Troopers, which was directed by Paul Verhoeven. Tippett's Tippett Studios produced the visual special effects for the first film, and is once again providing special effects for ST2). When we -- and the besieged troopers -- first meet Captain Dax, he is the last man standing at an otherwise abandoned and desolate outpost on planet Zulu Angel. He is somewhat the worse for wear -- dirty, torn, unshaven, and more than a little war-weary. When the rapacious arachnids threaten to once again overrun the makeshift defenses of the old outpost, Dax must rally the rag-tag band of Troopers to fend off the marauding Bugs. Unfortunately for Dax and the Troopers, the arachnids have other things in mind for the unsuspecting humans... Screenwriter Ed Neumeier discussed his script for the new Starship Troopers film in an interview with Moviehole: Movie News & Reviews (http://www.moviehole.net/). "The idea for the sequel was essentially that Phil Tippett should direct a movie. I have always had tremendous respect for Phil's talent and felt a great personal debt to him for the extraordinary work he did on both RoboCop and Starship Troopers. The script for Starship 2 pretty much took its cues from what Phil wanted to do and what was possible given the limitations of the budget. Phil's idea was that we should sort of reverse what had been done with the first two Alien movies. If Starship Troopers was a gung-ho bughunt adventure ala Aliens, then Starship 2 would be a more moody horror picture like Alien." 
Including Richard, the cast of "Starship Troopers 2" consists of: Richard Burgi.......................Captain Dax
The film is currently expected to be released in 2004 ( http://www.lightsoutentertainment.com/movies/film.php?950 ) and is being shot in High Definition video, which will give the producers the option of a possible theatrical release as well as the officially-stated direct-to-DVD release. Additional information on "Starship Troopers 2 : Hero of the Federation" can be found at the Starship Troopers 2.net website at http://www.starshiptroopers2.net. Starship Troopers 2.net will work in association with Moviehole to provide the most up-to-date news and information on the project in general and will work with the RBFC to provide the latest news on Richard Burgi's involvement with the film. The Moviehole website can be found at http://www.moviehole.net. Tippett Studio, Special Effects house responsible for the incredible special effects of the StarshipTroopers films, can be found at http://www.tippettstudio.com. (Thanks to Kat and MJ for the heads up, to Richard for the confirmation,
and to Starship Troopers 2.net for the production information and images).
[07 Aug 03] *** Complete Firefly DVD boxed set -- the two-hour pilot and thirteen filmed episodes -- now available for pre-order at Amazon.com! *** Richard's Lieutenant Womack of Allied Enforcement turns up in the final episode of the series, "The Message." The Firefly DVD box set is selling for approximately $35.00.  ** Firefly broadcast updates ** -- SPACE: The Imagination Station,
Canada's sci-fi cable channel, plans to add Firefly to its schedule in
September. The show will air weekly at 9:00pm ET/8:00pm CT, with
the premiere on Monday, September 8th. SPACE will air the entire
series, including the three episodes FOX did not broadcast, and will air
the show in the order intended by writer/producer Joss Whedon.
[07 Aug 03]*** UPDATE: Sci-Fi Channel continues airing The Sentinel weekdays at 10:00am ET *** Keep up with Richard as Jim Ellison now that The Sentinel is in an earlier spot on the Sci-Fi schedule, airing Monday to Friday at 10:00am ET/PT.  (Thanks to Steffi for the German schedule update) *** International Update *** -- Dutch viewers, The Sentinel comes to the Netherlands on V8, starting on July 30th! The show is now airing Mondays through Fridays at 7:05pm -- the original version with Dutch subtitles. (Thanks to Silke for the Dutch schedule update) *** International Update *** -- As of May, The Sentinel is once again airing in France. French viewers, The Sentinel is once again airing Monday to Friday at 6:50pm on M6. This current broadcast cycle started on Thursday, May 1st. (Articles on Richard and The Sentinel may possibly turn up in the French TV Guide magazines, so those of you in that market, keep a lookout!) (Thanks to Christine for the heads up)
(Thanks to Deborah for the Sci-Fi info, and to Steffi and Starfox
for the images)
[07 Aug 03]*** The Sentinel now airing on UK SciFi Channel, Tuesday through Friday at 6:00pm. *** -- According to an article in the "In Production - News" section (dated 22 Apr 03) of the Cult TV website ( http://www.cult.tv/ ), The Sentinel was scheduled to join the UK's SciFi Channel schedule on June 17th, airing Tuesday through Friday at 6:00pm.  The Cult TV article, titled "Sentinel Debuts in UK," had this to say of the series: "Richard Burgi is Detective James Ellison, who crashes during a tour of duty in the jungles of Peru, while serving with the US Army's Special Forces. Unknown to him, months in the wilderness have left him with many psychic and perceptual gifts. His senses are heightened, and five years after his return to the States, he finds that he can suddenly use these skills to the greater good in his home of suburban Cascade, Washington. He has become the type of person foretold by the legends of ancient tribes -- he is a 'Sentinel.' With a loyal following in America and in various territories around the world, The Sentinel finally gains itself a UK transmission. Having run from 1996 to 1999, 65 episodes were produced, and it is only now, thanks to Sci-Fi (Channel), that the gifted cop can be appreciated by British audiences." The article went on to give a short resume for Richard: "Star Richard Burgi is easily recognisable to fans of the first season of 24. Although we all thought he was Alan York, father of a missing teenage daughter, he turned out to be hired assassin Kevin Carroll! He has recently been seen on CSI as a paragliding instructor, and has appeared regularly on Judging Amy Stateside, replacing John Slattery in the role of Michael Cassidy, ex-husband of Judge Amy Gray. He's also reprised his role of Captain Hunter in The District this year." (Thanks to Gwen for the initial UK SciFi news, and to Kitty for the Cult TV update)
[07 Aug 03] *** CBS announces launch date for Fall 2003 season *** -- Judging Amy returns for another season on Tuesday, September 23rd at 10:00pm Eastern. No word yet on when Richard will be back as Amy's ex-husband (and daughter Lauren's father) Michael Cassidy, but with current boyfriend Stu's proposal hanging in the air and Lauren none too thrilled with the idea of her mother remarrying, we assume Michael will be back sooner rather than later. *** Richard comes under the wire with one more Judging Amy *** -- Richard's latest episode of Judging Amy, titled "Marry, Marry Quite Contrary," originally aired 06 May 03. Look for it in Summer reruns, most likely in August.  "Amy feels conflicted about whether to tell Lauren that She's in a romantic relationship with Stu. Meanwhile, Peter worries Gillian is setting herself up for a disappointment bu believing that their baby is a girl. Elsewhere Kyle has a business date with Lily for the ballet; Kimberly Fallon (Alice Dodd) is in Amy's courtroom defending a 16-year-old's decision to get married; and Bruce ruffles a parole officer's feathers by personally investigating a teen's probation violation." Amy's relationship troubles lead to a period of self-doubt, which comes to a head when Michael comes over to drop off one of Lauren's (Karle Warren) schoolbooks. Amy invites her ex-husband in for coffee and at first, Michael is hesitant, not sure exactly what to expect. Michael has just as many surprises for Amy, as he is gentle, compassionate and considerate when she reveals her doubts and fears to him. Amy wonders whether her problems with long-term relationships result from her own inadequacies, going so far as to speculate that their own marriage problems may have all been her fault. Michael doesn't take the easy, self-serving route; instead, he gently jokes with Amy that her problems stem from her never having gotten over him, reminds her of the undeniable good times they shared, and lets her off the hook, displaying a new depth of self-awareness and compassion. As he tells her, once, a long time ago, he had a perfect marriage and wife and didn't know what he had until he had lost it. A warm hug and kiss later, Michael is out the door, reminding Amy that he'll pick their daughter up on the weekend as usual. This most recent episode is Richard's sixth so far of the popular CBS drama as Michael Cassidy, ex-husband of Judge Amy Gray. His previous episode of Judging Amy, titled "The Best Interests of the Child," took Michael and Amy (Amy Brenneman) into court to bo battle for their daughter Lauren (Karle Warren). Michael stood a very good chance of winning the case, but he withdrew from the proceedings at the last minute. A confused Amy later learned that Michael's second wife had announced she was leaving him, which meant he could no longer offer Lauren the two-parent home he had counted on. Richard officially returned to Judging Amy as Michael Cassidy in the Fall 2002 season premiere, "Lost in the System," which aired on October 1st. According to the August 27, 2002 issue of Soap Opera Weekly (pg.13), Richard's character, Michael, would figure prominently in the Fall 2002 season. "Amy's ex, Michael, who is not pleased with Amy's new living arrangements, follows through on his threats to fight for custody of their daughter, Lauren. 'The custody battle between them is going to be an ongoing thing this season,' reveals [head writer Barbara] Hall." "Lost in the System," which originally aired 01 Oct 02, found Michael (Richard Burgi) and Amy (Amy Brenneman) involved in mediation sessions to see if they could arrive at a mutually satisfactory solution to Michael's concerns regarding the custody of their daughter Lauren (Karle Warren). Amy's apparent reluctance to take the process seriously frustrated Michael and would eventually lead him to pursue custody in Court.  The second of Richard's Fall 2002 episodes, "People of the Lie," originally aired on 10 Dec 02 and repeated on 10 Jun 03. The episode took Michael and Amy further down the road towards a messy custody battle for their daughter Lauren.  Interestingly, one of Richard's "Johnny on the Spot" costars also appears in this episode -- Miriam Flynn plays the part of Amy's new interior decorator, "Winky." The third of Richard's Fall 2002 episodes was "The Best Interests of the Child," which brought Michael and Amy into Court and Amy's skills and judgement as a parent into question. It also brought the custody dispute between Amy and her ex-husband to its inevitable climax.  Among the first to testify at the hearing is Lauren's father, Michael (Richard Burgi), who serves his own self-interests by effectively arguing that his ex has demonstrated a lack of parenting skills in the past year. To improve her client's chances of winning, Amy's lawyer (Caroline McWilliams) advises putting the 10-year-old on the stand to say she wants to live with her mother -- an idea Amy adamantly opposes. Meanwhile, Maxine continues to rationalize that keeping her distance from Eric before her former charge stands trial for murder is in his best interest." Michael and his attourney present an effective case which has Amy doubting her own ability and judgement where parenting is concerned. She heads for court fully expecting the worst, only to learn that Michael has withdrawn the case due to a drastic change in his own circumstances -- second wife Leisha has decided to leave him. When Amy goes to his hotel room to seek an explanation, she finds a despondent Michael who -- despite his own convictions that his arguments for assuming custody of Lauren were valid -- has decided to do what is best for their daughter. As things now stand, Amy is most able to provide their daughter with the loving and stable home she needs, and Michael loves her enough to do what is best for Lauren. Amy shocks Michael by telling him to pick Lauren up at the usual time on the weekend -- her way of letting him know the custody arrangements would go back to their original terms. Richard's episodes so far:
Judging Amy is currently airing on Tuesday nights at 10:00pm ET/PT. According to the CBS website, "'Judging Amy' is a drama starring Amy Brenneman ('NYPD Blue') as a single mother who has left New York behind and become a family court judge in Hartford, Connecticut. Recently divorced and raising her young daughter Lauren (Karle Warren), Judge Amy Gray has moved in with her very opinionated mother, Maxine (Tyne Daly) ; re-established a friendship with her free-spirited brother, Vincent (Dan Futterman); her older brother, Peter (Marcus Giamatti), and his wife, Gillian (Jessica Tuck), and is continuing to make her fresh start work. Assisting Amy in the courtroom are her court services officer, Bruce Van Exel (Richard T. Jones) and her overeager court clerk, Donna Kozlowski-Pant (Jillian Armenante). 'Judging Amy,' based on the real-life story of Brenneman's mother, is about three generations of women living together as they confront the personal and professional dilemmas in their changing challenging lives." To learn more about Judging Amy, visit the show's homepage at the CBS website: http://www.cbs.com/primetime/judging_amy/ Don't forget to use the CBS site's feedback option to tell them how much you enjoyed seeing Richard on Judging Amy, and how much you look forward to seeing more of him in the role of Michael Cassidy this season! (Thanks to Deborah for the heads-up on Richard's JA episodes, and
to Erin and Becky for the images)
[15 Apr 03] *** German viewers, 24 heads your way on RTL II starting September 2nd *** -- Catch Richard Burgi as the cold-blooded mercenary Kevin Carroll and his beguiling alter ego, Alan York, when the first season of the runaway hit FOX drama 24 begins airing on RTL II. The show will air Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 8:15pm and will be dubbed into German. (Thanks to Danny for the schedule information)
*** International Update: French fans get to enjoy Richard's role in 24 all over again -- 24 launches April 2nd on French national TV, Chanel TF 1 *** 24 -- or "24 Heures Chrono" as it is known in French-language markets -- premiered on "free" television on Wednesday, April 2nd at 10:45pm. We are assuming a continuing Wednesday timeslot. (Thanks to Sylvette for the update) *** International Update: First season of 24 launches in Switzerland on French-language Television Suisse Romande -- Thursdays, starting on March 6th. *** According to TV8, the TV guide for French-speaking Switzerland, the first season of 24 will launch this Thursday in its first European non-pay TV broadcast. TV8 interviewed Richard for an article announcing the launch. TV8 -- Swiss TV Guide magazine -- interview with Richard Burgi "I adored breaking my image!" - Richard Burgi
What did particularly interest you in this role?
In the first episode of the series, all we know about Alan York,
is that he is worried about his daughter. Can you really not tell us a
little bit more about him?
Is that really important?
After three seasons, the series The Sentinel was suddenly
stopped. Why?
Back in 1977, you spent six months in Switzerland, for your pleasure?
Interview by Isabelle Rovero.
(Thanks to Madeleine Viviani for the article scan and translation)
 [07
Aug 03] *** Soapnet Cable network acquires
9,000 episodes of NBC Soap "Another World," circa 1987; Richard played
Chad Rollo from '86 to '88 *** -- Starting July 1st, Soapnet began
broadcasting vintage episodes of "Another World," airing each episode
three times a day. Richard's Chad Rollo was the show's bad boy --
an entertainment manager with a shady past as a pimp. Towards the end of
his tenure, Rollo was mending his ways somewhat, and was involved in one
of Daytime's first AIDS storylines -- his sister, Dawn, became infected
after a transfusion from their ne'er-do-well mother.
Soapnet launches into "Another World" just as MJ -- Chad's one-time girlfriend and former member of his prostitution stable -- decides to risk all by telling her fiance of her sordid secret past. (Thanks to Summer for the Soapnet information, and to MJ and JoAnn
for the updates)
 [11
Jul 03] *** Richard plays a detective
in new sci-fi movie Decoys *** -- Richard made a quick trip to Ottawa,
Canada, during March and April 2003 for a role in a new science fiction
movie titled Decoys, which director
Matt Hastings describes
as "American Pie meets Species" -- a sci-fi thriller set
on a college campus. Richard plays Detective Francis Kirk. According
to the script, "He's a young cop who knows that he won't be in this small
town busting college students for party pranks for much longer. He thinks
he belongs somewhere between NYPD Blue and the cover of GQ."
The Species connection comes into play in the form of the beautiful and -- let us say -- otherworldy young women who descend upon the college campus in search of healthy and libidinous young men. Much as in Richard's 1998 version of I Married a Monster, alien beings come to Earth in search of mates -- only this time, it's the Outer Space womenfolk who are eager to reproduce. Unlike their Monster counterparts, these alien "femmes" are quite literally "fatales," as their reproductive process leaches the body-heat right out of their unfortunate paramours. Richard's Detective Kirk becomes involved when the extraterrestrial temptresses leave a string of frozen young men in their wake. Decoys is expected to premiere sometime in Fall 2003.
To learn more about Decoys, visit the Official Decoys website at: http://www.decoysthemovie.com/ The film is also now listed at the IMDb website; search under "Decoys" at http://www.imdb.com/Title?0357585 Online hunting (thankyou, Google) has produced several detailed references, including several from The Ottawa Citizen. The Citizen had this to say of Decoys in an early article: ***
Tony Lofaro
Thursday, February 27, 2003 A former Baywatch star and a soap opera actor are joining the cast of a big-budgeted sci-fi thriller that begins filming Tuesday in Ottawa. Nicole Eggert, who played Summer Quinn for two years on Baywatch, and Joe Lando, a series regular on One Life to Live who more recently played on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, are appearing in Decoys, a $5-million feature film that will be shooting at various locations in the city. [RBFC note: We assume Richard took on the role originally assigned to Joe Lando in this article.] It's the second movie in six months that is being filmed in Ottawa after last year's drama Outrage, which starred Alexandra Paul, also a former Baywatch regular. Decoys is expected to hit theatres this fall. Director Matt Hastings describes the film as "American Pie meets Species," although it will also have a "sci-fi bent" to it and some humour. It's the story of two beautiful female aliens who come to earth and begin a series of strange events at a college campus during a very cold winter. Snow is an important element in the film -- the aliens are from an ice planet and need cold weather to survive -- and the recent big snowfall has been a boon for the production, he said. "I'd say almost half the movie will be shot outside," said Mr. Hastings, who's been in Ottawa for a month scouting locations. "Not a lot of the features have been shot here, and there's so many beautiful locations in the city that we will be tapping into." The University of Ottawa, St. Paul University, the Father and Sons restaurant on Osgoode Street, other locations in Sandy Hill and the Lees Avenue campus of Algonquin College are slated for use. Ottawa actress Krista Morin has one of the principal roles in the film, playing the part of Vikki Vickers, the head sorority sister at the college. She said the sudden arrival of these film productions is a good sign for Ottawa actors who have had to go elsewhere for film auditions. "Ottawa is more of a theatre-based town, so this is pretty exciting.
Before, we used to go to Montreal for auditions and shoot
(Thanks to Richard Burgi for the heads up, to Marc Heller of Reel One Entertainment for the Decoys website info, and to Deborah for the data-mining on "Decoys")
[07 Aug 03] *** Wheelmen website woes -- faulty email links result in lost mail *** -- Wheelmen director Dirk Hagen has passed along some distressing news regarding the Wheelmen website at http://www.wheelmenthemovie.com/ -- seems the "contact us" email generator has been forwarding visitor posts into the electronic abyss. Mr. Hagen has passed along his sincere apologies and regrets for the loss of these messages, as well as his appreciation and thanks to everyone who has taken the time to write regarding Wheelmen. He has also very kindly authorized us to release a direct email link so that Richard's admirers can resend their questions and comments on Wheelmen. Mr. Hagen and the folks at STRETCHPIX are particularly interested in seeing what sort of demand there is for the release of Wheelmen, especially in international markets. Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Hagen's asking, so be sure to let him know where you live, and how much you're looking forward to seeing Richard in Wheelmen! Be sure to mention the format you're most interested in, and if you're also interested in buying the film on DVD at some point, be sure to mention that also. Email
link to Wheelmen director Dirk Hagen
[07 Aug 03] *** Wheelmen producer STRETCHPIX inks International distribution deal with Showcase Entertainment *** According to the latest updates to the Publicity and News pages on the Wheelmen website at http://www.wheelmenthemovie.com, Showcase Entertainment is the new International distributor for "Wheelmen." The Showcase Entertainment website at http://showcaseentertainment.com now lists Wheelmen in its list of movies and Richard Burgi in its list of stars, along with a movie synopsis and image of the new Wheelmen one-sheet seen at left.
We are pleased to announce that STRETCHPIX has signed with SHOWCASE ENTERTAINMENT for International distribution and representation for the film WHEELMEN. Domestic distribution of the film is currently being reviewed with various companies. Further updates will be posted shortly. [Photo caption for cast group photo in front of limo: A group of limo drivers inadvertently become involved in a crazy attempt to kidnap the Vice President of the United States in Wheelmen] [15 Mar 03] *** sneak preview screening for the general public in Pasadena, CA -- Monday, March 10th at 10:00am at the Laemmle Playhouse 7 *** Director Dirk Hagen graciously invited the RBFC to the first public screening of Wheelmen, which was held at the Laemmle Playhouse 7 at 673 East Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena, California at 10:00 am on Monday, March 10th. Tickets to the matinee showing cost $5.50 and were available at the theater box office. "Wheelmen" is 93 minutes in length. (Thanks to Dirk Hagen for the information and the invitation)
In addition to its theatrical release format, "Wheelmen" has been video-formatted for eventual television and DVD release. [15 Feb 03] *** "Wheelmen" still awaiting finalization of distribution
arrangements; no word yet on revised release date *** "Wheelmen," which
stars Richard Burgi as former hotshot ambulance driver Nick Torino,
is currently awaiting a distribution deal. Once such a deal has been finalized,
the movie's release format will be decided and a release date announced.
 The "Wheelmen" site includes a detailed press release (see excerpts from the press release, as well as other articles, on our "Wheelmen" page ), which provides a comprehensive guide to the film, characters, actors, and production staff, and a new press release announcing a cinema screening of "Wheelmen" for potential distributors (below).
WHEELMEN DRIVE ON!
LOS ANGELES, California, August 13, 2002. Wheelmen, a raucous limousine company comedy starring Richard Burgi, Michael Fairman, James Avery and Jason Kravits completed production in Los Angeles during a 19 day shoot and will be screened for distributors on August 22, 2002 at the Arclight Theaters Complex (6360 Sunset Blvd.). The film, directed by Dirk Hagen and produced by John Orland, is a Stretchpix, LLC production, Co-Produced by Lexi Alexander and Robert J. Ulrich , line producer on the production was Gary A. Lowe, production design by Robert E. Hummel, casting by Robert J. Ulrich, costume design by Emmy Taylor and Director of Photography, Don E. FauntLeRoy, A.S.C. and Editor Sherril Schlesinger. NICK TORINO (Richard Burgi, Fox's "24" and CBS' "The District"), a former ambulance driver, is the acting patron of floundering Los Angeles limousine service, Venture Limousine. In his care are five other 'wheelmen': PAUL (Michael Fairman, "Dharma and Greg" and "The Practice"), a distinguished gentleman and twenty year vet of the limo world, VLADIMIR (Elya Baskin , Air Force One and Moscow On The Hudson), a Russian ex-bodyguard who's traded in his two pack a day cigarette habit for the strange icy goodness of Slurpees. KRISTEN (Lisa Arturo, American Pie II), a 'just one of the guys' sexy woman. RALPH (Adam Biesk, Flight of the Intruder and Meet The Applegates), a potted plant with a Class C license and ANDY COOPER (Greg Lee, "Xena Warrior Princess" and "Dark Angel"), a likeable, happy-go-lucky twenty something who lives every night like a Saturday night, waiting for "The Great Benefactor." Andy is convinced that BERNARD "BARNY" ALBERT TOMLINSON (Rainn Wilson , Almost Famous and Galaxy Quest) is "The Great Benefactor," until it is revealed that he is a paranoid Ex-Secret Service agent attempting to prevent a bizarre kidnapping attempt of the Vice President (James Avery, "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"). Venture Limousine wheelmen have been assigned to the Vice President's motorcade unaware that they will become part of the plot to kidnap him. As if putting up with his colleagues wasn't enough, Nick comes to work
one day and discovers a little boy from his past named ARTHUR (Alexander
Gould, Finding Nemo) waiting patiently for him in his office. After
noticing several bruises on Arthur's neck, Nick drops the boy off at Social
Services where he meets GWEN (Erin Daniels, One Hour Photo), a loving
social worker assigned to Arthur's case. Things get complicated as Nick
falls for Gwen, and little Arthur feels the rush of jealousy as he too
has a crush on her.
[11 Jul 03] *** Write to Richard care of the RBFC! *** -- Richard has asked us to encourage anyone interested in sending cards or letters to him to use the RBFC mailing address, which is listed below. This allows Richard to better handle his incoming mail, which he certainly enjoys receiving, provided it comes through appropriate channels. Mr. Richard Burgi
We cannot emphasize strongly enough that mail should not be sent to Richard's home address! Receiving fan mail through his home address is a disquieting experience and cause for concern, especially from the standpoint of privacy and safety. If you have come across what you believe may be his home address, please, do NOT use it! We -- and Richard -- would greatly appreciate it if you would let us know where you came across the address by using this e-mail link to the RBFC. While postcards, letters, and cards will be promptly forwarded to Richard, we cannot forward packages; he has asked that no gifts be sent to him. Though Richard appreciates the goodwill and generosity those gifts represent, he finds them a little overwhelming. Richard would be honored if, instead, wellwishers made a donation in his name to a local children's shelter or literacy program, or to the Friends of the Sea Lion Marine Mammal Center .
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Having
the looks of a poster boy for seduction and charm, Richard Burgi could
easily have remained his whole life in soap operas like Days of our
Lives, where he played the character of Phillip Collier. That would
be misjudging the this actor who likes to play with his image. That's why,
after being Detective James Ellison, the well known hero fighting for justice
in The Sentinel, he has played various parts in sitcoms like Seinfeld,
Veronica's
Closet or in a hilarious episode of Just Shoot Me, recently
seen on TSR [the Swiss French-speaking channel - ed]. In
24 Hours
Chrono, he surprises us by playing yet another type of chaacter, the
mysterious Alan York.
The
Wheelmen
website also has a new press release (available on the News page under
the Publicity section) as well as a larger version of the new one-sheet
poster, which will fill an 8.5" x 11" page when printed on an inkjet printer.
The new press release reads as follows:
PRESS
RELEASE APRIL 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
