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Back in March, it was announced the Robert Rodriguez will be in the director’s chair for 20th Century Fox’s reboot of Escape from New York. Today, we have an update. Neil Cross (Luther) who penned the script told Deadline that not only has John Carpenter, who wrote and directed the 1981 original, has not only read the script but has given it the green light. John Carpenter on the set of Escape From New York (1981) “Robert Rodriguez is attached to direct and it’s looking good and exciting,” Cross told Deadline. “It was quite a challenging script, it’s a challenging thing to reinvent. One of the most terrifying sentences I’ve ever heard in my life is ‘we’ve given the script to John Carpenter’. I crawled around for three days thinking ‘oh my god’ but we got John Carpenter’s seal of approval. He approved it and that’s all I need.” He continued, “You never quite know [if it’s done] but I
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A new trailer has been unveiled for The Russian Bride, the new mother-daughter supernatural thriller from Avenged director Michael S. Ojeda. Starring Corbin Bernsen (L.A. Law), Oksana Orlan, and 11-year-old supermodel Kristina Pimenova. The film centers on a young Russian woman (Orlan) and her daughter (Pimenova) who come to America to marry a reclusive billionaire (Bernsen), but they soon discover he is a madman with sinister plans and finds themselves fighting for their lives. The movie filmed at an English Tudor estate in the Midwest. From the Press Release: At age nine, Pimenova was named “the most beautiful girl in the world” by Women Daily Magazine. She has modeled for such noted brands as Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, and Armani. With over 6 million social media followers, many fans will see the future star in her first major acting role.” Jeff Miller (CLOWNTOWN, INOPERABLE) produced with two-time Emmy winner Philip Day, Kimberley T. Zulkowski, Stephen Gregory Curtis, and Oksana
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Witness a woman desperate to save her friend in Blake Reigle’s cult thriller One of Us, arriving on DVD this December from Monarch Home Entertainment. From the Press Release: La Vergne, Tennessee (Monday, December 4th, 2017) – One of Us is a thriller involving a lost friend and reclusive cult. When journalist Melanie Roberts goes to the Ascension Family Commune, she finds herself in too deep and Haley nowhere to be found. One of Us was directed by Blake Reigle (Beneath the Surface, 2007). As well, the film stars Christa B. Allen (Youth in Revolt), Derek Smith (Euogilia), Carly Schroeder, Chasty Ballesteros and Ashley Wood. This shocking title will show at online DVD retailers, this December, through Monarch Home Entertainment. The story focuses on Melanie (Allen). She is desperate to find Haley (Lisseth Chavez). But, she is soon enamored by a charismatic cult leader. Haley’s disappearance grows more mysterious as the other cult members reveal nothing of her membership. Though,
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A new teaser trailer has been released ahead of this week’s arrival of the full trailer for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. The 20-second long video that follows last weeks teaser shows Chris Pratt’s character, Owen, screaming “Run!”. As a series of explosions hit and dinosaurs stampede, Owen Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) and the new character played by Justice Smith (Paper Towns), run for their lives. While the plot remains under wraps, we do know that Jeff Goldblum will reprise his role from Jurassic Park. B.D. Wong will also be returning to his role as Dr. Henry Wu. Daniel Stisen, Toby Jones, Ted Levine, James Cromwell, Geraldine Chaplin, and Rafe Spall co-star. Directed by J.A. Bayona, and written by Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom will open in theaters nationwide on June 22, 2018.
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The first bloody image is here from Paul Solet’s new film Bullet Head which boasts an amazing cast that includes Adrien Brody (King Kong), John Malkovich (Burn After Reading), Antonio Banderas (Desperado), and Rory Culkin (Scream 4). In the film, “after a heist gone tragically wrong, three career criminals find themselves trapped in a warehouse with the law closing in. But, inside the warehouse, a more dangerous threat awaits—as the fugitives are plunged into a furious battle for their lives.” A mix of Cujo meets Reservoir Dogs, Bullet Head will open in theaters on VOD on December 8, 2017, from Saban Films and Lionsgate, followed by its DVD release on January 9, 2018. Check out the trailer and the first clip (via JoBlo) that shows just how much damage a big a*s angry dog can do. Caution, NSFW!
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Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming 9th film has received its release date. While some are still referring to as Tarantino’s “Manson movie”, Tarantino recently clarified that the film is not about Manson or his cult family, but does use the Tate murders as a backdrop for the film. Variety is reporting that the film, set in Los Angeles in the summer of 1969, according to a source who read the script,” focuses on a male TV actor who’s had one hit series and his looking for a way to get into the film business. His sidekick—who’s also his stunt double—is looking for the same thing. The horrific murder of Sharon Tate and four of her friends by Charles Manson’s cult of followers serves as a backdrop to the main story.” Sources are saying that Margot Robbie is being eyed for the role of Sharon Tate in the still unnamed film. Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Samuel L. Jackson have also
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Back in August, we learned that Adam Green had secretly shot the fourth film of the Hatchet franchise, titled Victor Crowley. The big question is when will fans get to see the film? Dark Sky Films announced on Twitter earlier today that the film will get a 2018 release. They also stated that the date and poster will be revealed soon. https://twitter.com/darkskyfilms/status/936670667826532352 Both Kane Hodder and Parry Shen will reprise their roles with Laura Ortiz, Felissa Rose, Dave Sheridan and Brian Quinn. “In 2007, forty-nine people were brutally torn to pieces in Louisiana’s Honey Island Swamp. Over the past decade, lone survivor Andrew Yong’s claims that local legend Victor Crowley was responsible for the horrific massacre have been met with great controversy, but when a twist of fate puts him back at the scene of the tragedy, Crowley is mistakenly resurrected and Yong must face the bloodthirsty ghost from his past.”
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Before you get all wrapped up in the holiday season, COMET TV has a bunch of things this December to keep you warm and snuggly! Great films are playing this month like Earth Girls Are Easy (After today, isn’t it time for a mental margarita?), Tank Girl, and more! Don’t miss the COMET TV Martian Holiday Movie Marathon on December 25th starting at Noon/11C. I mean, your family is out of this world, so keep them entertained with martian movies. There’s also Cult Classic Theater all month long, with Dolls, Morons from Space, and More! Did we mention that you can watch Comet TV for free? How awesome is that? Here’s the Comet TV December lineup. Check it out. Martian Holiday Movie Marathon Sunday, December 25 starting at NOON/11C Mars Needs Women (1968) Starting at NOON/11C The Angry Red Planet (1960) Starting at 2P/1C Queen of Blood (1966) Starting at 4P/3C Red Planet Mars (1952) Starting at 6P/5C Santa Claus
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The ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ series, originally developed for the CW, has received a straight-to-series order at Netflix. The series has already been green-lighted for two-seasons and 20-episodes to start off with, according to Deadline. The show, based on the graphic novel ‘The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’, is from the team behind ‘Riverdale’, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Berlanti Productions, and Warner Bros. Television. Aquirre-Sacasa penned the script for the pilot which Lee Toland Krieger directed. Unlike the ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’ that aired from ’96 to 2003, this series will be a dark drama mixed with horror and is an origin story in which Sabrina finds herself wrestling with her duel-nature, half witch, half human. While Sabrina is trying to find her way she will fight the evil force that threatens her and her family. Aguirre-Sacasa, Krieger, and Berlanti Productions will executive produce the series along with Sarah Schechter and Jon Goldwater of Archie Comics.
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Netflix gave ‘Stranger Things’ fans an early Christmas gift today. They have officially announced the hit series’ third season! FOR THE LOVE OF STEVE, DUH! So hold tight baby darts — season 3 is officially happening. — Netflix (@netflix) December 1, 2017 The show, which scored 18 Emmy nominations and five wins this year, stars David Harbour as police chief Jim Hopper who is the guardian of Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown). Winona Rider co-stars alongside Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Charlie Heaton, Dacre Montgomery, Joe Keery, and Sadie Sink. So, what do we know about season 3? The Duffer Brothers recently spoke with THR and stated that there will be a significant time jump this season. Even if we wanted to hop into the action faster, we couldn’t,” says Matt Duffer. “Our kids are aging. We can only write and produce the show so fast. They’re going to be almost a year older by the time we start shooting
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Back in March, it was announced the Robert Rodriguez will be in the director’s chair for 20th Century Fox’s reboot of Escape from New York. Today, we have an update. Neil Cross (Luther) who penned the script told Deadline that not only has John Carpenter, who wrote and directed the 1981 original, has not only read the script but has given it the green light. John Carpenter on the set of Escape From New York (1981) “Robert Rodriguez is attached to direct and it’s looking good and exciting,” Cross told Deadline. “It was quite a challenging script, it’s a challenging thing to reinvent. One of the most terrifying sentences I’ve ever heard in my life is ‘we’ve given the script to John Carpenter’. I crawled around for three days thinking ‘oh my god’ but we got John Carpenter’s seal of approval. He approved it and that’s all I need.” He continued, “You never quite know [if it’s done] but I
Continue reading →
Trailers
A new trailer has been unveiled for The Russian Bride, the new mother-daughter supernatural thriller from Avenged director Michael S. Ojeda. Starring Corbin Bernsen (L.A. Law), Oksana Orlan, and 11-year-old supermodel Kristina Pimenova. The film centers on a young Russian woman (Orlan) and her daughter (Pimenova) who come to America to marry a reclusive billionaire (Bernsen), but they soon discover he is a madman with sinister plans and finds themselves fighting for their lives. The movie filmed at an English Tudor estate in the Midwest. From the Press Release: At age nine, Pimenova was named “the most beautiful girl in the world” by Women Daily Magazine. She has modeled for such noted brands as Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, and Armani. With over 6 million social media followers, many fans will see the future star in her first major acting role.” Jeff Miller (CLOWNTOWN, INOPERABLE) produced with two-time Emmy winner Philip Day, Kimberley T. Zulkowski, Stephen Gregory Curtis, and Oksana
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Witness a woman desperate to save her friend in Blake Reigle’s cult thriller One of Us, arriving on DVD this December from Monarch Home Entertainment. From the Press Release: La Vergne, Tennessee (Monday, December 4th, 2017) – One of Us is a thriller involving a lost friend and reclusive cult. When journalist Melanie Roberts goes to the Ascension Family Commune, she finds herself in too deep and Haley nowhere to be found. One of Us was directed by Blake Reigle (Beneath the Surface, 2007). As well, the film stars Christa B. Allen (Youth in Revolt), Derek Smith (Euogilia), Carly Schroeder, Chasty Ballesteros and Ashley Wood. This shocking title will show at online DVD retailers, this December, through Monarch Home Entertainment. The story focuses on Melanie (Allen). She is desperate to find Haley (Lisseth Chavez). But, she is soon enamored by a charismatic cult leader. Haley’s disappearance grows more mysterious as the other cult members reveal nothing of her membership. Though,
Continue reading →
Trailers
A new teaser trailer has been released ahead of this week’s arrival of the full trailer for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. The 20-second long video that follows last weeks teaser shows Chris Pratt’s character, Owen, screaming “Run!”. As a series of explosions hit and dinosaurs stampede, Owen Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) and the new character played by Justice Smith (Paper Towns), run for their lives. While the plot remains under wraps, we do know that Jeff Goldblum will reprise his role from Jurassic Park. B.D. Wong will also be returning to his role as Dr. Henry Wu. Daniel Stisen, Toby Jones, Ted Levine, James Cromwell, Geraldine Chaplin, and Rafe Spall co-star. Directed by J.A. Bayona, and written by Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom will open in theaters nationwide on June 22, 2018.
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The first bloody image is here from Paul Solet’s new film Bullet Head which boasts an amazing cast that includes Adrien Brody (King Kong), John Malkovich (Burn After Reading), Antonio Banderas (Desperado), and Rory Culkin (Scream 4). In the film, “after a heist gone tragically wrong, three career criminals find themselves trapped in a warehouse with the law closing in. But, inside the warehouse, a more dangerous threat awaits—as the fugitives are plunged into a furious battle for their lives.” A mix of Cujo meets Reservoir Dogs, Bullet Head will open in theaters on VOD on December 8, 2017, from Saban Films and Lionsgate, followed by its DVD release on January 9, 2018. Check out the trailer and the first clip (via JoBlo) that shows just how much damage a big a*s angry dog can do. Caution, NSFW!
Continue reading →
True CrimeTrue Story
Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming 9th film has received its release date. While some are still referring to as Tarantino’s “Manson movie”, Tarantino recently clarified that the film is not about Manson or his cult family, but does use the Tate murders as a backdrop for the film. Variety is reporting that the film, set in Los Angeles in the summer of 1969, according to a source who read the script,” focuses on a male TV actor who’s had one hit series and his looking for a way to get into the film business. His sidekick—who’s also his stunt double—is looking for the same thing. The horrific murder of Sharon Tate and four of her friends by Charles Manson’s cult of followers serves as a backdrop to the main story.” Sources are saying that Margot Robbie is being eyed for the role of Sharon Tate in the still unnamed film. Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Samuel L. Jackson have also
Continue reading →
Trailers
Back in August, we learned that Adam Green had secretly shot the fourth film of the Hatchet franchise, titled Victor Crowley. The big question is when will fans get to see the film? Dark Sky Films announced on Twitter earlier today that the film will get a 2018 release. They also stated that the date and poster will be revealed soon. https://twitter.com/darkskyfilms/status/936670667826532352 Both Kane Hodder and Parry Shen will reprise their roles with Laura Ortiz, Felissa Rose, Dave Sheridan and Brian Quinn. “In 2007, forty-nine people were brutally torn to pieces in Louisiana’s Honey Island Swamp. Over the past decade, lone survivor Andrew Yong’s claims that local legend Victor Crowley was responsible for the horrific massacre have been met with great controversy, but when a twist of fate puts him back at the scene of the tragedy, Crowley is mistakenly resurrected and Yong must face the bloodthirsty ghost from his past.”
Continue reading →
Streaming TVTrailers
Before you get all wrapped up in the holiday season, COMET TV has a bunch of things this December to keep you warm and snuggly! Great films are playing this month like Earth Girls Are Easy (After today, isn’t it time for a mental margarita?), Tank Girl, and more! Don’t miss the COMET TV Martian Holiday Movie Marathon on December 25th starting at Noon/11C. I mean, your family is out of this world, so keep them entertained with martian movies. There’s also Cult Classic Theater all month long, with Dolls, Morons from Space, and More! Did we mention that you can watch Comet TV for free? How awesome is that? Here’s the Comet TV December lineup. Check it out. Martian Holiday Movie Marathon Sunday, December 25 starting at NOON/11C Mars Needs Women (1968) Starting at NOON/11C The Angry Red Planet (1960) Starting at 2P/1C Queen of Blood (1966) Starting at 4P/3C Red Planet Mars (1952) Starting at 6P/5C Santa Claus
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The ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ series, originally developed for the CW, has received a straight-to-series order at Netflix. The series has already been green-lighted for two-seasons and 20-episodes to start off with, according to Deadline. The show, based on the graphic novel ‘The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’, is from the team behind ‘Riverdale’, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Berlanti Productions, and Warner Bros. Television. Aquirre-Sacasa penned the script for the pilot which Lee Toland Krieger directed. Unlike the ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’ that aired from ’96 to 2003, this series will be a dark drama mixed with horror and is an origin story in which Sabrina finds herself wrestling with her duel-nature, half witch, half human. While Sabrina is trying to find her way she will fight the evil force that threatens her and her family. Aguirre-Sacasa, Krieger, and Berlanti Productions will executive produce the series along with Sarah Schechter and Jon Goldwater of Archie Comics.
Continue reading →
NetflixStreaming TV
Netflix gave ‘Stranger Things’ fans an early Christmas gift today. They have officially announced the hit series’ third season! FOR THE LOVE OF STEVE, DUH! So hold tight baby darts — season 3 is officially happening. — Netflix (@netflix) December 1, 2017 The show, which scored 18 Emmy nominations and five wins this year, stars David Harbour as police chief Jim Hopper who is the guardian of Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown). Winona Rider co-stars alongside Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Charlie Heaton, Dacre Montgomery, Joe Keery, and Sadie Sink. So, what do we know about season 3? The Duffer Brothers recently spoke with THR and stated that there will be a significant time jump this season. Even if we wanted to hop into the action faster, we couldn’t,” says Matt Duffer. “Our kids are aging. We can only write and produce the show so fast. They’re going to be almost a year older by the time we start shooting
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