1) What inspired you
to create a web site about "The Goonies"?
Erik: In 1994, I was just learning a bit about web
design. I wanted to start a site that focused on one of my favorite
films, but didn’t want to do one that already had a billion
places on the net - like "Star Wars." I chose "The Goonies"
because of the memories that I had growing up, and how it reminded
me of my friends from adolescence.
There was only ONE other site dedicated to the film at the time
– that soon went away. It was called “The Kayoss Goondocks."
It was fairly minimal, so I took it upon myself to research
EVERYTHING about the film. I wanted to gather everything that
was still out there to preserve it. Since 1994, several other
websites have popped up – some just copying the same info .
. . others adding a personal touch. The original address was
www.spiritone.com/~candiani (Now a dead link). I purchased the
“TheGoonies” domain in 1997.
2) Has anyone ever tried
to buy your domain name from you? 
Erik: Yes. Nobody with any real money. However, if Warner
Brothers wanted it for a good reason, I would not try to rip
them off. I would just request the amount of money that I have
used to support it through the years . . . and some form of
credit. I would be honored if they asked.
3) You seem to be a talented screenwriter. By posting your work
online, are you afraid of seeing your ideas show up somewhere
else without your getting proper credit?
Erik : Thank you. I am a published writer, and have
written several scripts. As far as the online version, I am
not concerned because it is public knowledge that I have written
it. I actually wrote this script 4 years ago – and Dreamworks
requested a story synopsis and outline of the story.
I was really trying to push it through at the time, but Dreamworks
wasn’t sure if the idea of a Goonies sequel was viable. I actually
feel a little responsibility for the current interest . . .
I wrote them several letters, and my agent contacted them several
times regarding the idea. As far as worrying that someone will
take the idea – it really isn’t that easy to steal someone else’s
work. A large studio would rarely put themselves in that position
– it is cheaper for them just to buy it up front rather than
pay for it later with both bad press and money. I will be posting
more pages soon!
5) Have you ever met any of the original cast members?
Erik: No, just the production staff. I have spoken with
Sloth’s stunt double, one of the policemen at the end, and one
of the producers. I was set to meet Corey Feldman, but the interview
fell through at the last moment. Both producers (?) of the DVD
contacted me for support on the upcoming DVD.
6)Did you like the Goonies II video game? 
Erik:The
video game was a letdown for me. I think the film idea had so
much potential for gaming… and the technology of the time couldn’t
provide the support. Just imagine what they could do today .
. . "Goonies: PlayStation 2" . . . "Goonies Quake!"
7) When, and if, "The Goonies" sequel goes into the pre-production
phase, would you like to be a part of the process? If so, what
role would you most like to play: writer, casting agent, or
director?
Erik:
I would like to be the writer. I have
concocted an adventure to blow away adventures . . . and hope
that if they decide to go another route that they do justice
to the story (What I currently have online barely scratches
the surface).
My thought is this: who better to write a sequel than someone
who actually cares about the story? I would love to be a part
of it, and hope that they decide to include me in SOME capacity.
I have tried my best to keep the dream alive! :-)
Erik and his fiance Tami
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The Cast of the Goonies today courtesy
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