Eruption

The unauthorized story of rock legend Eddie Van Halen. (written with partner Thalia Buitron)

Type:

Feature

Status:

Example of work only

Page Count:

116pp

Genre:

Biography, Music

Budget:

Blockbuster

Age Rating:

17+

Based On:

While many scenes are original, the facts of the story come from several sources including books by Valerie Bertinelli, Sammy Hagar, David Lee Roth and multiple interviews and archival material.

Synopsis/Details:

This is an unauthorized biography, written with no involvement or permission by the members or associates of Van Halen.

About the authors

Mike Halleen is a huge Van Halen fan, has been since the original David Lee Roth era. He got the idea for a Van Halen Movie one day and without regard for any issues of feasibility, started writing.

Thalia Buitron met Mike after several drafts were done and helped him finish it, punching up dialogue and readability, shaping scenes, and general polish.

Both are now on to other projects but are excited for people to read the finished work.

WGA Registration Number: 1977752

The story follows the key events in the life of Edward Van Halen starting with his family immigrating from Europe in the early 1960's through to the 2007 tour of the band Van Halen.

Contact me through this site, love to hear comments, or on Twitter @HollywoodGeek. More at www.VanHalenMovie.com

Story & Logistics

Story Conclusion:

Happy

Linear Structure:

Linear

Cast Size:

Many

Locations:

Many

Characters

Lead Role Ages:

Female Adult, Male Adult, Male over 45

Hero Type:

Gifted

Advanced

Adaption:

Based on True Events

Subgenre:

Autobiography/biography

Subculture:

Heavy metal subculture, Rocker

Life Topics:

Birth, Childhood, Mid-life Crisis/Middle Age, Death

Drug Topics:

Illegal Drugs, Legal Drugs, Rehabilitation

Time Period:

Contemporary times

Country:

United States of America (USA)

Relationship Topics:

Divorce, Infidelity, Transgression

Submitted: November 25, 2018

Last Updated: November 29, 2018

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The Writer: Mike Halleen

I studied film at Northwestern and worked in (the outer fringe of) the industry for several years in a variety of gigs Also trained in acting and directing, and I like to play drums, guitar, bass. I make my living in another industry now (web and app development) but still write and am here to get feedback on a project. Go to bio