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Last week we reported that Jeepers Creepers was entering production. Before filming could even begin in British Columbia, the film has already hit a snag. Deadline is reporting that Jeepers Creepers’ writer/director Victor Salva’s troubled past has come back to haunt him. Salva posted a casting notice on Breakdown Service for the film, which starts shooting next month. But when the Union of British Columbia Performers learned of the notice, they sent out an alert to talent agencies warning them of Salva’s sex offender status. Breakdown Service quickly removed the posting from their site. “It has come to our attention that a casting breakdown has gone out for a feature film titled Jeepers Creepers III,” The Union of British Columbia Performs continued. ” and that the director of the film, Victor Salva, was convicted of sexual misconduct in 1988. The conviction allegedly resulted from misconduct involving a minor whom Mr. Salva was directing at the time. At this time we
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M. Night Shyamalan’s series, Wayward Pines, was ranked as last summer’s number 1 scripted series on broadcast television. Season 2’s May 25 premiere is quickly approaching. This weekend at WonderCon FOX gave a first look at the new season, and we happen to have it here (below) for you. Season 2 of Wayward Pines, which consist of 10 episodes, stars Jason Patric (The Lost Boys), Academy Award nominee Djimon Hounsou (Air,Blood Dimond) and Emmy Award nominee Hope Davis (American Crime). The struggle of of residents and the iron-fisted rule of the first generation will pick up right where it left off. Dr. Theo Yedlin (Patric) will wake up as a new resident in Wayward Pines and finds himself caught in the middle of the rebellion. In season 2 we will also meet CJ Mitchum (Hounsou), a former teacher and historian with extensive knowledge of the town’s origin. A decision made by Mitchum will affect the lives of everyone in Wayward
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We are all scared of something, it’s natural. For me it’s rats, I’ve have been scared of rats since I was a kid, when my Gerbil bit my hand so hard I had to get stitches. What are you afraid of ? George James Fraser’s new short horror film We All Dread explores what people’s fears. And we just happen to have the full short film for you to enjoy. From the Press Release: We All Dread is a 17 minute found footage style short film. It was conceived out of the idea that different people fear different things but the scariest thing of all is that you never quite know what is going to happen at any given moment. You control nothing. So, the story goes, myself and my PA Kevin Whittier set out to interview the masses about what scares them. After a few drinks my friends and I approach a man who is upset by our questions.
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Fans of Sons of Anarchy will be excited to learn that its director, Kurt Sutter, is teaming up with comic book writer Caitlin Kittredge on a new brutal supernatural series titled Lucas Stand. The series was announced this past weekend at WonderCon. USA Today revealed a few extra details. The series centers on a Special Ops soldier who attempts to commit suicide after returning home and finding himself unable to integrate back into society. The angel Gabriel saves him and offers him a deal: If he becomes an avenger for heaven and tracks down escaped demons from Hell, he will be saved from damnation. For every demon he kills one of his own sins will be forgiven. “There’s all these crazy demons and amazing implements of death and [I’m] able to run with it without worrying… ‘How the [expletive] are we going to do this?’ ” Sutter said. “So that’s been very liberating.” The first issue of Lucas Stand will
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Update: March 28 Many of the residents of Georgia are breathing a sigh of relief today. Governor Nathan Deal has said no to discrimination and vetoed HB 757 “The Religious Freedoms Act”! “I do not think we have to discriminate against anyone to support the faith based community.” Deal stated. “I believe it is about the character of the state, and the character of our people,” Deal said as he announced his decision to veto the bill. Update: March 24 Yesterday we published an article stating the AMC/The Walking Dead had joined Disney and Marvel in sending a clear message: if Governor Deal doesn’t shoot down the Religious-Liberties bill (H.B. 757), they will halt filming, pack it up and move their productions out of state for good. Today, a letter from the Human Rights Campaign was sent, signed by 34 prominent industry leaders, directors, producers, screenwriters, and others, urging Governor Nathan Deal not to let the bill go through. If
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John La Tier’s version of Edgar Allen Poe’s classic story The Tell-Tale Heart is finally coming to DVD after a long year wait. Production began back in October of 2011, release was put on hold.Now, Alchemy has finally set a release date. The film will be coming to DVD and VOD on April 5, 2016. The film, set in present time New Orleans, stars Rose McGowen, Patrick John Flueger, Peter Bogdancvich, Jacob Vargas, and Damon Whitake. McGowen plays the role of Ariel, who has been described as someone who may or may not be real. Sean Huze, George Michael Kostuch penned the adaption. The film is a haunting account of a tormented man, plagued by the heart of a man he murdered, who continually re-admits himself into a medical facility, in a futile attempt to escape from his pending madness. Source: Arrow In The Head
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Scream Factory has partnered with IFC Midnight for the release of the thriller Submerged, coming to Blu-ray and DVD May 3. From the Press Release: In Submerged, Jonathan Bennett (Mean Girls) stars as an ex-soldier turned bodyguard hired to protect a young woman. But while cruising with a group of friends one night, their stretch limo is run off the road and into the water by a gang of ruthless kidnappers — who then dive in to finish the job. Suddenly it’s sink or swim, as the bodyguard must fight to keep the vehicle from becoming a watery grave. This edge-of-your-seat thriller, directed by Steven C. Miller (Silent Night, Under the Bed), also stars Cody Christian (TV’s “Teen Wolf”), Talulah Riley (Thor: The Dark World), Rosa Salazar (Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials), Tim Daly (Diner), and Mario Van Peebles (New Jack City).
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Cory Feldman (The Lost Boys) is returning to his vampire roots for the upcoming thriller Corbin Nash, directed by Ben Jagger. He has been cast as a cross dressing vampire. Feldman will star opposite cult icon Malcolm McDowell, who has starred in many films, including 2007’s Halloween. Rutger Hauer, Bruce Davison and Dean S. Jagger will appear along side Feldman and McDowell. This vampire-noir follows a New York City cop (Jagger) trying to hunt down the man who murdered his parents. His search takes him to Los Angeles, where he meets his untimely demise. He is brought back to life as a deadly killer. Corbin Nash is the debut feature from StarTree Productions. Todd Grossman, Justin Steele, Matthew Berkowitz, and Carmen Aiello serve as producer, with Richard Wagner as the executive Producer. The script for Corbin Nash was penned by Ben Jagger, Christopher P. Taylor and Dean S. Jagger. Source: IMDb, Twitter
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Starz’s adaption of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods is picking up steam and has just announced three new cast members. American Gods combines the legends of various religions and mythology. We witnesses a struggle between deities, both old and new. Starz has cast Ricky Whittle as Shadow Moon, the main character of the novel. Shadow Moon is an ex-convict and a bodyguard of Mr. Wednesday (Ian McShane), an incarnation of the Norse God Odin. It has been hinted that Shadow Moon is actually the reincarnation of Baldr, the Norse God of light. Emily Browning (Sucker Punch), who will play Laura, Shadow Moon’s wife. Nigerian actress Yetide Badaki (Aquarius) will play Bilquis, the ancient goddess of love and Sean Harris (Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation) has been cast as Mad Sweeney, who has been described as a leprechaun down on his luck. So far the only one new god has been cast. Bruce Langley (Deadly Waters) will play the role of Technician Boy,
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Writer-Director George J. Fraser’s short horror film Happenstance is now making its rounds at film festivals. On March 15, Happenstance premiered at Chunky’s Cinema in Haverhill, Massachusetts to a sold out crowd along with Patrick Rea’s Pillow Fright, Andy Stewart’s Ink and other short films. The 12-minute short stars Kevin Whittier as a serial killer trying to fill the whole in his heart and his stomach with his victims. On a night out the killer stumbles across a damsel in distress (Christina Kostoulakos). Will she be his next victim or will she be much more? Charmaine Jossick, Michael Nelson, Sophia Nazzaro and Stabatha La Thrills co-star along side Whittier and Kostoulakos Happenstance is a uniquely twisted love story filled with gore. The short film’s emphasis is on happenstance: something that happens by chance; a series of random and coincidental events that brings to strangers together. I had the opportunity to watch an advance screening of Happenstance. It’s creative, interesting and
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Last week we reported that Jeepers Creepers was entering production. Before filming could even begin in British Columbia, the film has already hit a snag. Deadline is reporting that Jeepers Creepers’ writer/director Victor Salva’s troubled past has come back to haunt him. Salva posted a casting notice on Breakdown Service for the film, which starts shooting next month. But when the Union of British Columbia Performers learned of the notice, they sent out an alert to talent agencies warning them of Salva’s sex offender status. Breakdown Service quickly removed the posting from their site. “It has come to our attention that a casting breakdown has gone out for a feature film titled Jeepers Creepers III,” The Union of British Columbia Performs continued. ” and that the director of the film, Victor Salva, was convicted of sexual misconduct in 1988. The conviction allegedly resulted from misconduct involving a minor whom Mr. Salva was directing at the time. At this time we
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M. Night Shyamalan’s series, Wayward Pines, was ranked as last summer’s number 1 scripted series on broadcast television. Season 2’s May 25 premiere is quickly approaching. This weekend at WonderCon FOX gave a first look at the new season, and we happen to have it here (below) for you. Season 2 of Wayward Pines, which consist of 10 episodes, stars Jason Patric (The Lost Boys), Academy Award nominee Djimon Hounsou (Air,Blood Dimond) and Emmy Award nominee Hope Davis (American Crime). The struggle of of residents and the iron-fisted rule of the first generation will pick up right where it left off. Dr. Theo Yedlin (Patric) will wake up as a new resident in Wayward Pines and finds himself caught in the middle of the rebellion. In season 2 we will also meet CJ Mitchum (Hounsou), a former teacher and historian with extensive knowledge of the town’s origin. A decision made by Mitchum will affect the lives of everyone in Wayward
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We are all scared of something, it’s natural. For me it’s rats, I’ve have been scared of rats since I was a kid, when my Gerbil bit my hand so hard I had to get stitches. What are you afraid of ? George James Fraser’s new short horror film We All Dread explores what people’s fears. And we just happen to have the full short film for you to enjoy. From the Press Release: We All Dread is a 17 minute found footage style short film. It was conceived out of the idea that different people fear different things but the scariest thing of all is that you never quite know what is going to happen at any given moment. You control nothing. So, the story goes, myself and my PA Kevin Whittier set out to interview the masses about what scares them. After a few drinks my friends and I approach a man who is upset by our questions.
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Fans of Sons of Anarchy will be excited to learn that its director, Kurt Sutter, is teaming up with comic book writer Caitlin Kittredge on a new brutal supernatural series titled Lucas Stand. The series was announced this past weekend at WonderCon. USA Today revealed a few extra details. The series centers on a Special Ops soldier who attempts to commit suicide after returning home and finding himself unable to integrate back into society. The angel Gabriel saves him and offers him a deal: If he becomes an avenger for heaven and tracks down escaped demons from Hell, he will be saved from damnation. For every demon he kills one of his own sins will be forgiven. “There’s all these crazy demons and amazing implements of death and [I’m] able to run with it without worrying… ‘How the [expletive] are we going to do this?’ ” Sutter said. “So that’s been very liberating.” The first issue of Lucas Stand will
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Update: March 28 Many of the residents of Georgia are breathing a sigh of relief today. Governor Nathan Deal has said no to discrimination and vetoed HB 757 “The Religious Freedoms Act”! “I do not think we have to discriminate against anyone to support the faith based community.” Deal stated. “I believe it is about the character of the state, and the character of our people,” Deal said as he announced his decision to veto the bill. Update: March 24 Yesterday we published an article stating the AMC/The Walking Dead had joined Disney and Marvel in sending a clear message: if Governor Deal doesn’t shoot down the Religious-Liberties bill (H.B. 757), they will halt filming, pack it up and move their productions out of state for good. Today, a letter from the Human Rights Campaign was sent, signed by 34 prominent industry leaders, directors, producers, screenwriters, and others, urging Governor Nathan Deal not to let the bill go through. If
Continue reading →
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John La Tier’s version of Edgar Allen Poe’s classic story The Tell-Tale Heart is finally coming to DVD after a long year wait. Production began back in October of 2011, release was put on hold.Now, Alchemy has finally set a release date. The film will be coming to DVD and VOD on April 5, 2016. The film, set in present time New Orleans, stars Rose McGowen, Patrick John Flueger, Peter Bogdancvich, Jacob Vargas, and Damon Whitake. McGowen plays the role of Ariel, who has been described as someone who may or may not be real. Sean Huze, George Michael Kostuch penned the adaption. The film is a haunting account of a tormented man, plagued by the heart of a man he murdered, who continually re-admits himself into a medical facility, in a futile attempt to escape from his pending madness. Source: Arrow In The Head
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Scream Factory has partnered with IFC Midnight for the release of the thriller Submerged, coming to Blu-ray and DVD May 3. From the Press Release: In Submerged, Jonathan Bennett (Mean Girls) stars as an ex-soldier turned bodyguard hired to protect a young woman. But while cruising with a group of friends one night, their stretch limo is run off the road and into the water by a gang of ruthless kidnappers — who then dive in to finish the job. Suddenly it’s sink or swim, as the bodyguard must fight to keep the vehicle from becoming a watery grave. This edge-of-your-seat thriller, directed by Steven C. Miller (Silent Night, Under the Bed), also stars Cody Christian (TV’s “Teen Wolf”), Talulah Riley (Thor: The Dark World), Rosa Salazar (Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials), Tim Daly (Diner), and Mario Van Peebles (New Jack City).
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Cory Feldman (The Lost Boys) is returning to his vampire roots for the upcoming thriller Corbin Nash, directed by Ben Jagger. He has been cast as a cross dressing vampire. Feldman will star opposite cult icon Malcolm McDowell, who has starred in many films, including 2007’s Halloween. Rutger Hauer, Bruce Davison and Dean S. Jagger will appear along side Feldman and McDowell. This vampire-noir follows a New York City cop (Jagger) trying to hunt down the man who murdered his parents. His search takes him to Los Angeles, where he meets his untimely demise. He is brought back to life as a deadly killer. Corbin Nash is the debut feature from StarTree Productions. Todd Grossman, Justin Steele, Matthew Berkowitz, and Carmen Aiello serve as producer, with Richard Wagner as the executive Producer. The script for Corbin Nash was penned by Ben Jagger, Christopher P. Taylor and Dean S. Jagger. Source: IMDb, Twitter
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Starz’s adaption of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods is picking up steam and has just announced three new cast members. American Gods combines the legends of various religions and mythology. We witnesses a struggle between deities, both old and new. Starz has cast Ricky Whittle as Shadow Moon, the main character of the novel. Shadow Moon is an ex-convict and a bodyguard of Mr. Wednesday (Ian McShane), an incarnation of the Norse God Odin. It has been hinted that Shadow Moon is actually the reincarnation of Baldr, the Norse God of light. Emily Browning (Sucker Punch), who will play Laura, Shadow Moon’s wife. Nigerian actress Yetide Badaki (Aquarius) will play Bilquis, the ancient goddess of love and Sean Harris (Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation) has been cast as Mad Sweeney, who has been described as a leprechaun down on his luck. So far the only one new god has been cast. Bruce Langley (Deadly Waters) will play the role of Technician Boy,
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Writer-Director George J. Fraser’s short horror film Happenstance is now making its rounds at film festivals. On March 15, Happenstance premiered at Chunky’s Cinema in Haverhill, Massachusetts to a sold out crowd along with Patrick Rea’s Pillow Fright, Andy Stewart’s Ink and other short films. The 12-minute short stars Kevin Whittier as a serial killer trying to fill the whole in his heart and his stomach with his victims. On a night out the killer stumbles across a damsel in distress (Christina Kostoulakos). Will she be his next victim or will she be much more? Charmaine Jossick, Michael Nelson, Sophia Nazzaro and Stabatha La Thrills co-star along side Whittier and Kostoulakos Happenstance is a uniquely twisted love story filled with gore. The short film’s emphasis is on happenstance: something that happens by chance; a series of random and coincidental events that brings to strangers together. I had the opportunity to watch an advance screening of Happenstance. It’s creative, interesting and
Continue reading →
