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You will never believe what happened last night! I was out eating dinner at a local pizzeria, and this cat walked in and ordered a sardine and pineapple pizza! Seriously, a SARDINE and PINEAPPLE pizza! Inconceivable!

I bet these unbelievable events happen all the time to the Zimmer Twins, so much so that they start to seem believable. I mean, imagine all the strange and silly things that must occur when two psychic siblings, and a cat all go out for dinner? Now, try making some of those moments into a movie and you will have us all laughing!

One question, do you think 13 can help me with my grammar homework? Or maybe someone can make me a movie that explains all about punctuation. Actually that is not a bad idea (punctuation aside), a movie that teaches us something like how to bake sugar snaps, how to be a Rock-star, or the benefits of having psychic powers, can be super awesome, as well as being totally informative. Just make sure to spruce it up with an extra burst of action, a little bit of humor, and voila...instant classic!

Well I asked and you guys certainly delivered! Check out these great Olympic responses:
The Olympics
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The Zimmerlympics
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And the Beijing Olimpics parts 1-11!
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11,

I don't know about you, but I have been pretty obsessed with the Olympics over the last couple of weeks. Gymnastics, swimming, speed walking, running, diving and so many more events, it is all so exciting!

Do you ever wonder if there are Psychic Olympics on the 17th Parallel, and if so what would Eva and Edgar compete in? And what about 13, is he a referee? I think some sport themed Olympic movies are in order here.

On your mark, get set, go!

Alright everyone we are really down to the wire now, only three more days remain to wow and zow the Zimmer Twins and the qubo staff with you directorial brilliance. I know I mentioned it before, but it can't hurt to remind you all again that the collection deadline ends Friday, August 15th. Please make sure to use an active email address in your accounts page. Without an active email we have no way of getting in touch with you.

If you are finding it hard to keep your movies interesting why not try adding a smash of action into mix. Action is a great way to liven up your movies and keep your stories moving.

Permission Forms
Just a reminder if your movie has been chose as a 'must see' to make sure to send in a qubo consent form by the collection deadline. Without a permission form we will not be able to screen your movie and that would be tragic!

Also, the collection deadline is quickly approaching, August 15th to be exact. So get busy, only a week left to really impress the Zimmer twins and qubo staff with your best movies yet!

Change of Scenery

Do you ever have those days when you feel really bored of the same old same old! You know, those days when all you really need is a change of scenery to shake things up a bit!

This holds true for your movies too! Next time you find yourself feeling a little uninspired with your story, why not try throwing a little change of scenery into the mix. For example, instead of Edgar and Eva staying home to do homework, maybe they venture out to a restaurant to work on their math equations. While there, Edgar spills his dinner all over Eva's algebra and then a psychic meat ball fight ensues! See how a simple change in environment can cause a whole new exciting chain of events to unfold.

Surprise!

If you are having trouble coming up with another exciting movie idea, why not try using a twist or a surprise to really make things interesting. Maybe Eva is being haunted by a strange snoring ghost, but (heres the twist) it turns out it was just Egar sleep levitating. Or what is 13 doing running off to the jungle every night and did Eva really turn Egar into a toad? I'm not sure, you tell us! Remember, keeping your viewers in suspense till the end is a great way to keep them watching and coming back for more! So try it out...I am certain we will be surprised.

Descriptive Words

Here is a great tip, try using more descriptive words in your story, they can really make the difference between a good movie and a great movie. For example does 13 go out to get lunch...or instead does 13's stomach rumble like a volcano as he spins into an unsteady tornado of a teleport that lands him in the middle of the cat food aisle in the Occult-o-mar.

Try it out, descriptive words can really make your story sparkle.

Movie Type

Have you ever asked yourself before you begin making a Zimmer movie what type of movie you are making? Is it action, adventure, thriller, drama, comedy or even better a dramedy?

The type of movie you are making is an important aspect to consider before you start creating. For example, if you think you are making an action movie, then make sure to have a lot of good action sequences through out or if you are making a comedy try to put in as much funny as possible.

I like to run my ideas by a friend or family member first to see how they react to my story lines. Why don't you try it out.