Derek de Lint Chat Transcript from October 3, 1999

derek:

Logged on at 4:02:02 PM

Laura:
Aurora:
msnovember:
Merano:
hbelova:

Hi, Derek.
Hi Derek
hi derek
hello, Derek
Hi, Derek, it's true?

derek:

hello everyone, i am derek. i have never done this before and i must tell you on forehand that i type with two fingers.

Merano:
msnovember:
msnovember:

Thanks for doing this.
join the club
derek, r u the real

Laura:

Derek, what have you been working on since PtL ended earlier this year?

hbelova:
Clair(akaClarianna):

Derek, werteld iets aan nederlanders
Greetings! Thanks for coming to chat with us! We really appreciate it.

Cass:
jnancy:
derek delint:

Hi, everyone. I've never done this before. Thanks, Derek, for coming.
Hello.
Logged on at 4:05:46 PM (not Derek.)

derek:

it is a pleasure. it will be hard to prove that i am who i am. also i have a few starting problems. but lets start.

msnovember:
Aurora:
jnancy:

oh this is sweet!
Hello Derek, have you been working on anything lately
I have never done this type of chat before. I don't know if I am doing this right. I hope so.

Clair(aka Clarianna):

As Laura said, the No. 1 question from all the fans is "What upcoming films and/or television series are you working in (so we know to keep an eye out for them!)

msnovember:
msnovember:

/me shaking here head
so, which one is the real ddl here?

derek:

no, i will be doing an outer limits next week. but since the last outer limits that i shot in may i have enjoyed an extended summer vacation in british columbia.

hbelova:
Laura:

now know
Derek, I was impressed by your directing work in the Portents episode. Have you directed before?

Merano:

Do you wish to work more in the US/Canada, or prefer to move back to Europe?

desiree:
Clair(aka Clarianna):

will there be any ptl tv movies in the near future
Do you know the title of the OL episode yet so we can look out for it in the upcoming season?

Aurora:

Are you planning on staying in British Columbia?

derek:

it was my first direction ever. i would love to work in an independant movie; it doesn't matter if it is in europe or in north-america.

Cass:
Merano:

Do you have any immediate plans for a movie?
It was very well done. Do you wish to do more directing?

derek:

ol episode is called breaking point

Karen:

We really enh\joy th ewide variety of fims you've made. WHich was your favorite?

derek:
derek:
derek:

for the time being british columbia
still looking for the right part
love to do more directing

Aurora:

Do you think you will do another series again? I was so upset when they cancelled Poltergeist.

Laura:

I'd like to say that you for all of your hard work on PtL. I really enjoyed watching it, these last 4 years.

Karen:

CLair does a great web site for your fans. Any thought of making it official and using it to keep in touch with your fans?

derek:

it all depends on the type of series; the part itself and the writing. also the location is a factor since i have kids who go to school.

desiree:
Merano:

What would be your ideal film or tv part to do
Would you like to do comedy?

derek:

yes, of course! i should have done this in the first place: thank you Claire and Helen for all the love and dedication you have put into the web-sites. i have more to say about this, but my answers cannot be too long(i will miss some questions)

derek:

i would LOVE to do comedy.

Clair(aka Clarianna):
hbelova:

You're very welcome! It's been very enjoyable to do.
I am glad, that it is pleasant to you!

Centronics(PZ):

It's really a shame that PTL ended. Any hints on how the 4th season ends?

Aurora:
Clair(aka Clarianna):

Yes, it sounds as if the house will be destroyed.
Does The Beast Within, bring some sort of closure to the series or are the viewers going to be left with a cliffhanger that never will get resolved?

Merano:
Clair(aka Clarianna):

at characters don't die in the final episode!
They'll live on in fanfic, even if they do bite the dust! :-)

derek:

it is hard to tell what the ideal role would be. of course i have some fantasies about certain roles, but i am also getting older. here in vancouver is a film festival going on and i see a lot of movies a lot from europe. it gives me an inspiration to see

brownhorse:

Have their been any thoughts to Making a PTL Movie for the big screen

Karen:

Would yyou be willing to do internet based PTL interactives , if the project ever gts off the ground?

derek:

i will not say anything about the ending of the final season.

msnovember:
Aurora:

aww man
I guess we will have to wait until the middle of November to find out.

Merano:

Well, we've only got a few more weeks to wait. I think we can handle it!

brownhorse:

in stealing haven and rituals the characters aged during the films. how difficult was that to play?

derek:

you know, it is hard for me because some people have seen the ending of season four and some have not. sorry...

Centronics(PZ):
desiree:

Not even a little hint?
What actor or actress would you want to work with given the chance

msnovember:

can u at least tellus if YOU r happy with the ep?

Aurora:

Is there anything in the works to bring a Poltergeist movie to the screen with everyone coming back?

msnovember:

can u at least tellus if YOU r happy with the ep?

derek:

yes, i am happy with it. it is an heroic ending for me.

Merano:
msnovember:
Aurora:
Laura:

uh-oh. Heroic. Doesn't sound like it has a future to me. (grin)
ahhh now thats a BIG hint
That could mean you sacrifice yourself.
Who are your favorite film directors?

derek:

there are so many wonderful actors everywhere in the world.when you have to age you depend even more on the make-up artist than ever.

msnovember:
jnancy:

yeah but its tv they can bring back anyone!
I enjoyed the relationship between Derek and Alex. Did you and Robbi enjoy the way it progressed or do you think it could have been developed more?

ruth:

Before doing PTL, were you knowledgable about the occult? or was it a learn-as-you go experience?

Merano:

Nobody Dies. Nobody Ever Dies. (Forever Knight mantra)

derek:

one of my favorite directors died just before the opening of his last (no. 10) movie. (hint?)

Clair(aka Clarianna):
Laura:
Karen:
Merano:

I think we can guess that one. :-)
Kubrick?
You're a Kubrick fan?
But could you have spent 18 months on a film, even for Kubrick?

msnovember:

kubrik?

derek:

that's right. and NO; robbie and i allways thought we should have been lovers.but they never went for it. i don't know why.

msnovember:
Clair(aka Clarianna):

now there's something i would have never guessed
No last minute confessions between Alex and Derek at the end of the season?

Aurora:

Isn't the episode with the Tarot cards, one where they state their feelings for one another.

derek:

to tell you the truth: i would have enjoyed every minute of it. i may have hated him at the end but to me he is a great director.

msnovember:
jnancy:

yeah, he's good
You and Robbi seemed to put little hints of romantic feelings between the characters. I take it this was on purpose?

derek:

yes, in the last episode there is a moment, but it is only a moment.

msnovember:
Karen:

better than nothing @all
You mentioned going to the film festivals. Sounds like you're really devoted to cinema. Is directing a way of developing yourself in the meduim?.

hbelova:

The contents of last ep as if the creators have decided to remove the lead actor from this show

Aurora:

Would you like to direct in the future? I thought your direction of the Portents was vey good.

Clair(aka Clarianna):
Clair(aka Clarianna):
Merano:
hbelova:

The whole show has been removed (no season five.)
Not including reruns, of course.
It lives forever in reruns.
I hope

derek:

well, it is funny; if i look back at all the work i have done there are the independant movies. allthough there was no money and no luxury for the actors at all, there was a lot of devotion from everybody in front of the camera and behind.i really like that

Clair(aka Clarianna):

This question is from Barbara Pridgen (who couldn't be here tonight) - "Derek, I know that you are justifiably proud of your performance in 'The Assault'. One scene was particularly well-done, and that is the scene in which Anton has a confrontation with a childhood friend, Vake Phlug, in which they discussed a wartime atrocity involving both their parents. This scene was very intense emotionally. As a person who was born and raised in the Netherlands, were any of your relatives persecuted during World War II and, if so, did you call upon any such family tragedies in order to deliver such an outstanding performance?"

derek:

talking about ptl: i feel frustrated and i don't know very well what to say about it. you tell me...

Clair(aka Clarianna):

It was frustrating for the fans as well, it was *never* promoted as it should have been and it does have a solid fan base.

Aurora:

I really liked the character you portrayed on plt. I wish we could have kept it on for Season 5.

Merano:

I'd say I am always pleasantly surprised when good stuff comes out of tv. Despite your frustrations, you gave us some very good stuff. Thank you.

msnovember:
Aurora:

i agree with clar
Yes, I think you did a great job on plt.

derek:

yes, and i feel sorry for the fans.

Clair(aka Clarianna):

Won't it be ironic if it becomes even more popular than ever after airing all of its season on the Sci Fi channel?

Merano:
Aurora:

Can we all say "Star Trek"?
Then maybe the producers might do a Season 5? do you think?

brownhorse:
Clair(aka Clarianna):

It happened to Star Trek
I consider us P:TL fans very lucky... if P:TL had been a big network series, they would never have given us four wonderful years worth!

msnovember:

what do u think of the ptl books coming out this fall?

derek:

thank you very much; i enjoyed playing rayne. but sorry for all of you to whom it will be a shock: there will be no season 5!

Merano:
hbelova:
Aurora:

I agree, Clar: we were amazingly fortunate to get 4 years.
Have you not got tired to play the same character?
So, there will be no Season 5, but if they asked you to do a Poltergeist movie, would you consider it?

derek:

what can you tell me about books?

Clair(aka Clarianna):

There are three novels based on the series coming out, first one is due this month.

derek:

no, it is not the same character you get tired of playing; it is the repetition of the same story over and over again

Clair(aka Clarianna):

Ace Books is the publisher. The Hidden Saint by Rick Hautala is the first, it's a ghost story with a mother and her dead son.

hbelova:

I very much love your films which have been filmed in England and Holland. I would love, that you play in Europe, above all in your native country.

Clair(aka Clarianna):

Almost forgot to mention... P:TL has just starting airing in Holland... about time, eh?

Aurora:

Do you ever log on to Clarianna's web page and read the Message Board?

msnovember:

havhaven't a clue, just wondering how you feel about a character that u play being put in books.. gawdi suck at replies lol

derek:

thank you clair, that is new to me. it will be weird to read a new adventure of derek rayne and not to play it.

Clair(aka Clarianna):

You haven't read any P:TL fanfic stories, have you? :-) You'd be even more weirded out. Though I'd *highly* recommend "The Chieftain's Daughter" if you want to see Derek Rayne in a comedic role.

Merano:
msnovember:
Clair(aka Clarianna):

My god, yes, "The Chieftan's Daughter!" Can't remember when I laughed so hard.
or the one where he and alex are in the pool? :)
It's so hilarious, you'll be rolling on the floor.

derek:

yes, i read both guestbooks on both web-sites.i would love to work on a better way to communicate with my fans. my eldest son is studying web-site-design and soon i will be more accesable possibly with my own web-site. we'll see.

Laura:
Aurora:
Clair(aka Clarianna):
msnovember:

Derek, do you have any interest in writing for film or television?
That would be fantastic.
We'll be looking forward to that!
did u know about the emailing lists?

Clair(aka Clarianna):

I'm a professional web developer for a mfg corp, if y'all need any advice, just give me a holler.

derek:

more people tell me that. perhaps it is inevetible. i think a lot in that direction.

msnovember:
hbelova:
Clair(aka Clarianna):

oh i'm sure clar woould luvvvv to help u...lol
Well, I could help too, as wrote before
I'm half techie, half creative... web dev is my dream job, Ms Nov!

msnovember:
Merano:

all of us would luv to help!
Do you have any info on what your former PtL costars are up to nowadays?

derek:

yes, lets all say where we are on the globe: vancouver b.c.

Clair(aka Clarianna):

Martin, Robbi and Helen have all been active in Outer Limits eps, will they continue to do so?

Centronics(PZ):
msnovember:
Aurora:

Toronto, Ont. Canada
lol
New Jersey, USA

Merano:
hbelova:
Clair(aka Clarianna):
brownhorse:
ruth:
Laura:
msnovember:
Laura:

Albany, Oregon
Moscow suburb, Russia
Displaced Tennessean in Wisconsin (USA)
washington, dc
South Bend, IN
Germantown, Md
what the heck..indiana usa here
Germantown, Md

derek:

where is lol?

msnovember:
Clair(aka Clarianna):
Karen:

yeah ruth, i wasjust in S.bend sat.
LOL = Laugh Out Loud
Los Angeles

derek:

sorry (foreigner

ruth:

neat! One good thing about South Bend, just tell people it's where Notre Dame is... they know where it's at...

Aurora:
msnovember:
Clair(aka Clarianna):

that's okay.
i'm i south indiana... top by sometime ;)
that's okay, everyone not used to being on the web has to learn all those abbreviations sometime! :-)

Laura:

When you directed for the first time, what did you find to be the most challenging aspect of the job, and what came easiest to you?

msnovember:
Aurora:

true ruth. i was there deliveringsupplies
That's funny, because my son had to tell me what that meant a while ago

Merano:

We were all foreigners to the Internet at one time. don't worry about it.

Centronics(PZ):

Can you give any insight on where the storyline with Alexandra Purvis (Kat) and Colleen Rennison (Miranda) is leading?

msnovember:
Aurora:

i'm trin to get my boss to let me make a delivery in vacovour,bc.. lol
Did you not see the last episode, this past Friday? It was about Miranda and Kat.

Clair(aka Clarianna):

I hope this doesn't interrupt the flow of conversation but I promised I'd forward this question from Sharon Rice and Susan Lay (who couldn't be here tonight) - Are any of your children interested in acting professionally? And if so, would you encourage or discourage them?

derek:

the most difficult was to oversee the problems that i was going to face since i had no experience what so ever to prepare.you have to make all kind of decisions that are crucial on the day of shooting. the easiest was the directing itself; to work with th

Centronics(PZ):
msnovember:
Aurora:

I must have missed it.
about 40 miles north of louisville, ky
Derek, do you know some of your answers are being cut off.

derek:
derek:

yes, i have noticed. i must answer in shorter sentences.
at the moment none of my children pursue an acting career.(thank god)

Clair(aka Clarianna):
msnovember:

LOL! Would that not be a good thing?
derek, what prompted u todo a chat on diamondbeauty.com?

derek:

... with the actors. that was cut off.

ruth:

Is the chemistry between the actors as good off-screen as it is on? I think it would be difficult, if not impossible, to portray a 'team' if the actors had problems amongst themselves.

msnovember:
Aurora:

oh come on it can't be that bad of a career move.
It must have been nice to spend the summer with your boys.

derek:

finally! i was expecting that q. much earlier.the owner is an old friend of mine and he asked me to do it.

Clair(aka Clarianna):
Merano:

Especially if they inherited their father's acting abilities.
Though it seems to me that web design might have a more solid future to it than acting (grin)

derek:

no, it is not a bad career-move, but it comes with a lot of rejection. you really need to want it in order to last long.

Clair(aka Clarianna):

That all depends, Val! My advice there would be to get a Comp Sci degree and learn everything you can about databases (thinking e-commerce here)

msnovember:
Clair(aka Clarianna):

true
Since this chat *is* on a Beauty Products site ... I think that it was during season two when it looked like your hair had been dyed. Who made *that* decision and WHY? (Note to Hollywood: women *like* naturally greying hair on men!)

msnovember:

Aurora:

derek,but do your kids WANT to go in into acting? if so would u encourage them?
Yes, I have the same questions, your hair does seem to change color, every now and then.

derek:

well, thank you all for your time and your support. i am going to a screening of a swiss movie in the festival here, so i will not be able to make it till 6 o'clock.

Merano:
Aurora:

Thanks for chatting with us!
Thanks for being here. You were great.

Centronics(PZ):

Reffering to the actors/actresses on PTL, who's the shyest? weirdest? most outrageous? funniest? most conservative?

Clair(aka Clarianna):

Thanks Derek! We really appreciated this chance to chat with you.

Laura:
ruth:

Thank you so much for coming here.
Yes, Derek, thank you so much! We know it's a bite out of your schedule!

hbelova:
Centronics(PZ):
Laura:
Clair(aka Clarianna):

Thank you, Derek for all!
Thanks for chatting, hope we can do it again somtime.
We're all looking forward to seeing you in new projects!
Centronics... check out the Real Hollywood chat transcript with either Derek or Robbi... they answered those questions somewhat.

msnovember:

thx ddl been an honour bye

derek:

thank you all and i am sure we will communicate again. as i said it was my first time and i liked it sharing it with you.

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