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It%u2019s been two years since you revealed DREDD, and you have an audience on the edges of their seats awaiting the seven part DREDD %u2018DARK JUDGES%u2019 miniseries! From your Panel discussion at the recent New York Comic-Con 2014, please share some of the reactions you received on its much-anticipated preview and soon-coming free internet release!After the trailer, the initial reaction was divided. Some fans really liked my more satirical interpretation of the subject matter and others were upset that I didn%u2019t just replicate the tone of the film. As an artist I refuse to repeat myself, so I never once questioned my decision to deviate from my film. For the most part, those who have watched the miniseries have given it a very positive response. I%u2019ve also been getting a lot of fan mail from it, which is usually a good sign. From Calcutta (India) to California (USA) you%u2019ve made your way around the world experiencing many places in between such as Singapore, London and Hong Kong throughout your course of growing up. You%u2019ve overcome the fears of childhood and the intimidations of the brave new world (America) in education + Hollywood. Now touted as the %u201cTarantino of Bollywood%u201d what portion of your Indian culture resonates with all other countries%u2019 influencers?I%u2019m Indian. All my formative influences come from being Indian, albeit a selective part of the culture.The mainstream of the film industry has carved a place in the lifestyle and pockets of many yet is changing rapidly. Knowing you are keenly aware of the transitional culture, can you share your thoughts on how the millennium is modifying movie-going and audiences of all ages.Movies simply no longer have the cultural impact that they once did. Movies have become either homogenized happy meals for the masses or niche content made for a sub community. The true emerging art form is video on the internet. It%u2019s shapeless at the moment, but that presents an immense opportunity for the next generation of filmmakers to shape it and legitimize it.
