“Updates have been slow of late due to several projects being developed. In the next few days you will be bathed in a glorious update on THREE current TROIKA+LTD projects in, pre, and post-production. Yes, we shot a whole movie in between updates! With AVATAR out this week at cinemas it is quite fitting that one of the upcoming projects is Troika’s first ever foray into the world of 3D filmmaking! Details soon.

In the meantime, please check our good firends over at POKERPLASM, for which I recently designed the new logo. The guys over at PokerPlasm have been supportes of Troika since our very very first project, A Jester’s Tale, and we continue to work together wherever the opportunity arises.  For those who don’t know it, PokerPlasm is an online poker magazine devoted to poker interviews, articles, tips, and the latest news.

So stay tuned in the coming weeks and over the festive season for some awesome updates and sneak peeks at some rather exciting work coming from TROIKA+LTD, as we gear up for 3D, big projects and all that 2010 has to offer the UK’s most passionate Film, TV, and Music Entertainment prodcution powerhouse.”

Gracias Amigos….Ricardo.

Location: TRIPPETS, Trippet Lane, Sheffield

Date: 18/09/09

Finally we have arrived at the Launch Party for the OUTROADS: THE DOG & LANTERN DVD! This is your first opportunity to get your hands on the very first batch of this remarkable DVD and Troika’s largest production to date. We promise you, this is worth the wait, and this is how live band DVD’s should be done! Intimate, entertaining, and a portrait of a band who love the music they perform. Intercutting between a small acoustic adhoc gig at a local Irish pub, with the grand setting of the amazing Lantern Theatre, this DVD captures Outroads in two unique locations, up-close and personal and in fine form!

The launch night features

LIVE MUSIC! from some of the bands favourite musicians including the amazing Dr Robeatnik (http://www.myspace.com/drrobeatnik) and the massive talent of Neil McSweeny! (http://www.neilmcsweeney.com) plus more.

OUTROADS KARAOKE! Featuring Karaoke versions of tracks from the DVD, Karaoke will be running all night for those who fancy stepping into Geoff’s shoes and showing the band what you are made of!

DVD ON SALE! Remember, this is the first opportunity to buy the DVD! It’s not going on sale anywhere before this night! Pre-orders requests have forced us to order extra copies, so get your hands on one of the first. GREAT SETTING – Trippets Champagne Bar is a unique setting for this amazing night, so come and enjoy only the finest drinks and ambience!

SPECIAL PROMOTION – If you buy a DVD on the night you will be party to a very special promotino that will be announced on the night! So if you were thinking of picking a copy up online after launch, why not come along and get something worth the trip!

COMPETITIONS – Throughout the night competitions will be made for a chance to win some Outroads CD’s and Merchandise!

MERCHANDISE – Great chance to chekc out (and order) some of the new Outroads Merchandise (Hoodies, T-Shirts, Mugs, Tea Towels (?), Hats and much more) showing exclusively for the first time at this launch party.

HAND PICKED MUSIC - music playing through the night will be hand picked by Outroads themselves.

THE DVD: The DVD itself features :

** Full 80+ minute film, taking you from local pub to full stage show, intertwined and intercut to showcase the bands range and style. ** Photo Gallery ** 4 Bonus Tracks ** Filmmakers Audio Commentary track ** Hidden extras! ** Unique pub-setting menu design

We look forward to seeing you on the night for great music, great drink, and a really amazing memorable night!

Today saw cameras roll on the much anticipated video for Troika favourite Lil Proof. The video is technically demanding and, being Troika, will push a few limits in terms of stylization and technique…as well as some great humour and a touch of controversy. Day One saw green screen shooting wrapped and both LP and the Troika team performed as determined as ever to make this unusual concept and digital FX laden music video run smoothly. Keep checking back for more news and screenshots as this exciting project develops.

Check out the VIDEO GALLERY page for a look at the new 10 second DVD intro video to play on the front of all Troika+Ltd DVD presentations, including of course the Outroads: The Dog & Lantern DVD. This is the design style for the larger Troika promo slots for broadcast, cinema and showreel purposes (which are longer in format).

Apologies to all as the Troika+Ltd website has been offline for the last few days. This was due to technical discussions with our server hosts and all has now been resolved.

Troika+Ltd collaborator Lil Proof (see MUSIC TALENT PAGE) will be appearing at the VIBES & UNITY anti-racism event in Sheffield City Centre on 23rd May 2009. The event is held to promote anti-racism and is part of the Football Unites, Racsim Divides movement. Details of the event can be seen HERE. LP will be performing new tracks so if you are anywhere near Sheffield please show support for this event. Troika+Ltd will be there to support one of their finest collaborators. Entry is FREE!

The time is almost nigh to unleash Troika+Ltd’s new film I.AM.BOXING. Under wraps for the last few months this dynamic piece is almost ready for some huge marketing activity in association with AK Boxing of Sheffield, Herol “Bomber” Graham and the English Institute Of Sport (Sheffield). Keep tracked to Troika+Ltd for news on the launch events in Sheffield and Online, or check local press for details.

A big thanks to Kylie Hodgkinson and Allison Donohoe of AK Boxing and Christina Wright for their involvement and passion which is displayed in full force in the finished film.

I.AM.BOXING Stills

Stills taken from I.AM.BOXING from Troika+Ltd, in association with AK Boxing and English Institute Of Sport (Sheffield).

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We’ve added a music player function to the Music Talent page so you can now check out sample tracks from Troika+Ltd collaborators Outroads and Lil Proof. The fetured Outroads track is “Rooms In Space”, but remember you can check out and purchase all Outroads music over at the Official Outroads Website. The featured Lil Proof track is “Paper Planes (Album Version)” which uses a sample from a tune you may just have heard once or twice recently! This is an exclusive for Troika+Ltd as it’s taken from his forthcoming album “Change Gonna Come” which is still in the final stages of production. Enjoy the tracks and as ever, feel free to leave a comment right here on the website. Lil Proof will be playing alongside JME at the Plug in Sheffield on 27th June if you can still get tickets!

Outroads and Lil Proof showing the diverse range of talent working in the Troika+Ltd stable.

Here folks, is the first exclusive look at the cover artwork for the Outroads: The Dog & Lantern DVD! Produced, directed and edited by Troika+Ltd. A MASSIVE thanks to the wonderfully talented Anna MacLeod of AnniePantz Studios for the stunning illustrations and composition. She’s a humble artist who favours to beaver away in the studio over at AnniePantz Studios, and we felt her style and approach were just right for this DVD cover! Having now finalised the cover and contents the DVD will be winging it’s way for printing and pressing.

Please feel free to leave your comments on here on what you think, and feel free to have a look at some of the stills from the show itself below and on the GALLERY page. Again, a huge thanks to Anna MacLeod of AnniePantz Studios for the many hours of hard work. Gracias amigo. Click the pics for full size!

Outroads: The Dog & Lantern DVD

Cover artwork and stills from the Outroads: The Dog & Lantern DVD prodcued, directed and published by Troika+Ltd.

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