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Ariana Grande And Jeff Goldblum Starring In The Upcoming "Wicked" Film Adaptation

Ariana Grande And Jeff Goldblum Starring In The Upcoming “Wicked” Film Adaptation

One of the biggest musical shows to hit Broadway is Wicked, and it’s getting a movie adaptation from Universal after winning over 100 international awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, Deadline is reporting. Jon Chu (Now You See Me Too) is in the director’s chair for the adaptation about how a green-skinned woman is framed by the Wizard of Oz and becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. The ensemble cast already boasts some serious talent, including Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard, and Ariana Grande as Glinda. Cynthia Erivo (Bad Times at the El Royale) will play Elphaba. The cast also includes Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo, Keala Settle, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, and many more. Two years ago, at the live Wicked 15th Anniversary Special, Grande took to the stage to sing “The Wizard and I” from the musical, giving us a taste of what we can expect from her performance in the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2022
Netflix Kills "The Bastard Son And The Devil Himself"

Netflix Kills “The Bastard Son And The Devil Himself”

There Netflix goes again, shooting down a pretty decent series after just one season. This time, the streaming giant has axed the British supernatural series “Half Bad: The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself.” Now, fans are left with a lot of questions and few answers. I guess it’s time to read the trilogy written by Sally Green that the series is based on. In the series, “Sixteen-year-old Nathan (Jay Lycurgo) is the illegitimate son of the world’s most dangerous and deadly witch. Fearing he will follow in his father’s footsteps, Nathan is closely monitored throughout his childhood. As the boundaries between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ fray, Nathan – along with mischievous Annalise and charismatic Gabriel – will soon discover who he truly is. “Half Bad” features a score by the British pop group Let’s Eat Grandma and stars Jay Lycurgo, Nadia Parkes, Emilien Vekemans, Isobel Jesper Jones, Paul Ready, David Gyasi, Kerry Fox, Liz White, Karen Connell, Fehinti Balogun, and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2022
A Group Of Friends' Worst Nightmares Come To Life In The 'Fear' Trailer

A Group Of Friends’ Worst Nightmares Come To Life In The ‘Fear’ Trailer

This January, experience Fear, the tale of a group of friends gathering together only to have things go terribly wrong. The film is from director Deon Taylor who co-wrote the screenplay with John Ferry. Fear stars Joseph Sikora (The Intruder), Ruby Modine (Happy Death Day), “T.I.” Harris (Monster Hunter), Iddo Goldberg (“Snowpiercer), King Bach (Rim of the World), and Andrew Bachelor (The Babysitter). In Fear, a much-needed getaway and a celebration weekend turns into a nightmare when one by one, a group of friends’ worst fears begin to come true. Experience Fear in select theaters on January 27, 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 10, 2022
Scream 6 Star Melissa Barrera Teases The Sequel Is Bigger And Bloodier

Scream 6 Star Melissa Barrera Teases The Sequel Is Bigger And Bloodier

Scream star Melissa Barrera (Bed Rest) is returning for the upcoming sequel set to premiere next year, which follows four characters from Scream (2022) as they leave Woodboro for New York. The talented actress, while speaking to Collider, teased that the sequel is bigger and bloodier than its predecessors. “With the last Scream, they were tip-toeing and trying to be very respectful of what the franchise had been, up until that point, and keeping their inner gory dreams at bay. But with this one, they were like, “We’re going all out.” It’s potentially a hundred times gorier.” Barrera continues, “There was a saying on set because (directors) Matt [Bettinelli-Olpin] and Tyler [Gillett] were always asking for more blood and more sweat. They always just wanted more. ‘More blood spritz’ was the saying because they would just always want more. Several past Scream stars are returning to reprise their roles, including Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Jenna Ortega, franchise star Courtney

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 10, 2022
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"Video Nasty" 'Unhinged' Getting A Remake

“Video Nasty” ‘Unhinged’ Getting A Remake

Director Don Gronquist‘s 1982 horror movie Unhinged, one of 72 films labeled “Video Nasties” back in the 1980s, is getting a remake produced by Scott Jeffrey (Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey) who is also currently working on a horror reboot of Peter Pan. The film will star Ella Starbuck (Crocodile Vengeance), Betsy-Blue English (Sky Kraken), Toby Wynn-Davies (Area 51 Incident), Sian Altman (Curse of Humpty Dumpty), and Chloe Karr, who is making her feature debut. Proportion Productions and Champdog Films are behind the upcoming movie. In the original film, “College students Terry, Nancy, and Gloria are on their way to a rock concert, driving through a torrential rainstorm… only to crash their car, badly injuring one of them. Seeking shelter and aid, they come across a house occupied by a man-hating mother and her daughter… our trio soon wish they hadn’t when a shocking twist is unearthed.” We’ll keep you posted; in the meantime, here’s a look back at

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2022
Shawnee Smith In Talks To Return For 'Saw 10'

Shawnee Smith In Talks To Return For ‘Saw 10’

Back in October, we reported that Tobin Bell will be returning as John “Jigsaw” Kramer will be reprising his role in Saw 10. Today, Deadline is reporting that Shawnee Smith is also in talks to return for the sequel. Smith’s character Amanda Young was Introduced as one of Jigsaw’s victims in the 2004 movie and was later revealed to be one of Jigsaw’s apprentices who we thought was killed in Saw III. Bell and Smith are not the only ones returning to the franchise. Kevin Greutert, who directed Saw VI and Saw: The Final Chapter and edited the original Saw through Saw V, and Jigsaw is back in the director’s chair. Saw 10 has already been given a release date from Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures. It’s set to arrive on October 27, 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2022
A Mother Fights To Protect Her Daughter In The Trailer For 'Twisted'

A Mother Fights To Protect Her Daughter In The Trailer For ‘Twisted’

Now playing in select theaters and available on Demand is writer-director Vibeke Muasya’s unnerving Danish horror-thriller Twisted. In the film, “When Hannah’s Andy is found shot to death, her mom Silvia, steps in to defend Hannah until she finds her gory, sexually violent drawings. What is Hannah hiding? Silvia decides to protect her daughter at all costs.” Starring Madeleine Masson and Karen Leigh Sharp, Twisted’s Rotten Tomatoes audience score is skyrocketing, with the film’s current score at over 90 percent. “I wanted to make a female-driven thriller about the unspeakable – the destruction of a human being. Destroyed by misplaced love and mother protection. Having grown up with a paranoid mother who often suffered from psychosis, it has mattered to me to create a story evoking the claustrophobic feeling of being in a bond with a person whom you both love and hate. A person who will ultimately destroy you if you do not destroy the relationship. We produced this

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2022
Miles Doleac Sinks His Teeth Into A Role In Universal's 'Renfield' Starring Nic Cage

Miles Doleac Sinks His Teeth Into A Role In Universal’s ‘Renfield’ Starring Nic Cage

Genre staple Miles Doleac has just joined the cast of Universal’s upcoming movie Renfield and will star opposite Nicholas Cage and Nicholas Hoult. The film centers on Renfield (Hoult), who has grown sick and tired of his centuries as Dracula’s (Cage) lackey. The henchman finds a new lease on life and maybe even redemption when he falls for feisty, perennially angry traffic cop Rebecca Quincy (Awkwafina). Doleac, an actor, writer, director, and producer, will play an elder vampire hunter in the film by director Chris McKay, scripted by Ryan Ridley. Producers are Skybound Entertainment’s Robert Kirkman, David Alpert, Bryan Furst, and Sean Furst. Doleac is known for films such as The Hollow, The Dinner Party, and Demigod and has appeared in series such as “Legacies,” “Lovecraft Country,” “Containment,” and “The Purge.” Ben Schwartz, Adrian Martinez, Shohreh Aghdashloo, and Bess Rouss co-star in Renfield coming to theaters on April 14, 2023. I spoke with Miles, and this is what he had

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2022
Multiple Horror Titles Premiered At The Game Awards

Multiple Horror Titles Premiered At The Game Awards

The Game Awards 2022 wrapped up by delighting gaming fans around the world awarding fan favorites and scoring some upsets. But one thing was clear, there were plenty of world premiere trailers for some upcoming horror/dark fantasy titles! From the makers of Vampyr comes Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden where players play as a pair of literal ghost hunters in 1695 North America who hunt and banish ghosts, there’s just one problem, one of the Ghost Hunters is a ghost herself after getting killed on a mission. Now players will have to hunt spirits in the wilds of the new colony of New Eden and help rid the land of its ghosts while trying to find a way to save one of their own. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden will be coming out towards the end of 2023 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Atomic Heart premiered a new action-packed gameplay trailer for the upcoming FPS game that

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Dec 9, 2022
AMC Conjures First Trailer For New Series "Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches"

AMC Conjures First Trailer For New Series “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches”

Hot off the heels of the premiere of the new “Interview with the Interview” series, AMC continues to expand on the world of Anne Rice with “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches.” Today, AMC has conjured the first trailer. “The series will focus on an intuitive young neurosurgeon who discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches. As she grapples with her newfound powers, she must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations.” Alexandra Daddario, Jack Huston, Harry Hamlin, and Annabeth Gish star. Esta Spalding (“Masters of Sex”) and Michelle Ashford (“Masters of Sex”) are writing and executive producing the series. Spalding, who has an overall deal with AMC Studios, will also serve as showrunner. The upcoming series is set to premiere on AMC and AMC+ on January 8, 2021.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2022

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Ariana Grande And Jeff Goldblum Starring In The Upcoming "Wicked" Film Adaptation

Ariana Grande And Jeff Goldblum Starring In The Upcoming “Wicked” Film Adaptation

One of the biggest musical shows to hit Broadway is Wicked, and it’s getting a movie adaptation from Universal after winning over 100 international awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, Deadline is reporting. Jon Chu (Now You See Me Too) is in the director’s chair for the adaptation about how a green-skinned woman is framed by the Wizard of Oz and becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. The ensemble cast already boasts some serious talent, including Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard, and Ariana Grande as Glinda. Cynthia Erivo (Bad Times at the El Royale) will play Elphaba. The cast also includes Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo, Keala Settle, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, and many more. Two years ago, at the live Wicked 15th Anniversary Special, Grande took to the stage to sing “The Wizard and I” from the musical, giving us a taste of what we can expect from her performance in the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2022
Netflix Kills "The Bastard Son And The Devil Himself"

Netflix Kills “The Bastard Son And The Devil Himself”

There Netflix goes again, shooting down a pretty decent series after just one season. This time, the streaming giant has axed the British supernatural series “Half Bad: The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself.” Now, fans are left with a lot of questions and few answers. I guess it’s time to read the trilogy written by Sally Green that the series is based on. In the series, “Sixteen-year-old Nathan (Jay Lycurgo) is the illegitimate son of the world’s most dangerous and deadly witch. Fearing he will follow in his father’s footsteps, Nathan is closely monitored throughout his childhood. As the boundaries between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ fray, Nathan – along with mischievous Annalise and charismatic Gabriel – will soon discover who he truly is. “Half Bad” features a score by the British pop group Let’s Eat Grandma and stars Jay Lycurgo, Nadia Parkes, Emilien Vekemans, Isobel Jesper Jones, Paul Ready, David Gyasi, Kerry Fox, Liz White, Karen Connell, Fehinti Balogun, and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2022
A Group Of Friends' Worst Nightmares Come To Life In The 'Fear' Trailer

A Group Of Friends’ Worst Nightmares Come To Life In The ‘Fear’ Trailer

This January, experience Fear, the tale of a group of friends gathering together only to have things go terribly wrong. The film is from director Deon Taylor who co-wrote the screenplay with John Ferry. Fear stars Joseph Sikora (The Intruder), Ruby Modine (Happy Death Day), “T.I.” Harris (Monster Hunter), Iddo Goldberg (“Snowpiercer), King Bach (Rim of the World), and Andrew Bachelor (The Babysitter). In Fear, a much-needed getaway and a celebration weekend turns into a nightmare when one by one, a group of friends’ worst fears begin to come true. Experience Fear in select theaters on January 27, 2023.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 10, 2022
Scream 6 Star Melissa Barrera Teases The Sequel Is Bigger And Bloodier

Scream 6 Star Melissa Barrera Teases The Sequel Is Bigger And Bloodier

Scream star Melissa Barrera (Bed Rest) is returning for the upcoming sequel set to premiere next year, which follows four characters from Scream (2022) as they leave Woodboro for New York. The talented actress, while speaking to Collider, teased that the sequel is bigger and bloodier than its predecessors. “With the last Scream, they were tip-toeing and trying to be very respectful of what the franchise had been, up until that point, and keeping their inner gory dreams at bay. But with this one, they were like, “We’re going all out.” It’s potentially a hundred times gorier.” Barrera continues, “There was a saying on set because (directors) Matt [Bettinelli-Olpin] and Tyler [Gillett] were always asking for more blood and more sweat. They always just wanted more. ‘More blood spritz’ was the saying because they would just always want more. Several past Scream stars are returning to reprise their roles, including Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Jenna Ortega, franchise star Courtney

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 10, 2022
"Video Nasty" 'Unhinged' Getting A Remake

“Video Nasty” ‘Unhinged’ Getting A Remake

Director Don Gronquist‘s 1982 horror movie Unhinged, one of 72 films labeled “Video Nasties” back in the 1980s, is getting a remake produced by Scott Jeffrey (Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey) who is also currently working on a horror reboot of Peter Pan. The film will star Ella Starbuck (Crocodile Vengeance), Betsy-Blue English (Sky Kraken), Toby Wynn-Davies (Area 51 Incident), Sian Altman (Curse of Humpty Dumpty), and Chloe Karr, who is making her feature debut. Proportion Productions and Champdog Films are behind the upcoming movie. In the original film, “College students Terry, Nancy, and Gloria are on their way to a rock concert, driving through a torrential rainstorm… only to crash their car, badly injuring one of them. Seeking shelter and aid, they come across a house occupied by a man-hating mother and her daughter… our trio soon wish they hadn’t when a shocking twist is unearthed.” We’ll keep you posted; in the meantime, here’s a look back at

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2022
Shawnee Smith In Talks To Return For 'Saw 10'

Shawnee Smith In Talks To Return For ‘Saw 10’

Back in October, we reported that Tobin Bell will be returning as John “Jigsaw” Kramer will be reprising his role in Saw 10. Today, Deadline is reporting that Shawnee Smith is also in talks to return for the sequel. Smith’s character Amanda Young was Introduced as one of Jigsaw’s victims in the 2004 movie and was later revealed to be one of Jigsaw’s apprentices who we thought was killed in Saw III. Bell and Smith are not the only ones returning to the franchise. Kevin Greutert, who directed Saw VI and Saw: The Final Chapter and edited the original Saw through Saw V, and Jigsaw is back in the director’s chair. Saw 10 has already been given a release date from Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures. It’s set to arrive on October 27, 2023.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2022
A Mother Fights To Protect Her Daughter In The Trailer For 'Twisted'

A Mother Fights To Protect Her Daughter In The Trailer For ‘Twisted’

Now playing in select theaters and available on Demand is writer-director Vibeke Muasya’s unnerving Danish horror-thriller Twisted. In the film, “When Hannah’s Andy is found shot to death, her mom Silvia, steps in to defend Hannah until she finds her gory, sexually violent drawings. What is Hannah hiding? Silvia decides to protect her daughter at all costs.” Starring Madeleine Masson and Karen Leigh Sharp, Twisted’s Rotten Tomatoes audience score is skyrocketing, with the film’s current score at over 90 percent. “I wanted to make a female-driven thriller about the unspeakable – the destruction of a human being. Destroyed by misplaced love and mother protection. Having grown up with a paranoid mother who often suffered from psychosis, it has mattered to me to create a story evoking the claustrophobic feeling of being in a bond with a person whom you both love and hate. A person who will ultimately destroy you if you do not destroy the relationship. We produced this

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2022
Miles Doleac Sinks His Teeth Into A Role In Universal's 'Renfield' Starring Nic Cage

Miles Doleac Sinks His Teeth Into A Role In Universal’s ‘Renfield’ Starring Nic Cage

Genre staple Miles Doleac has just joined the cast of Universal’s upcoming movie Renfield and will star opposite Nicholas Cage and Nicholas Hoult. The film centers on Renfield (Hoult), who has grown sick and tired of his centuries as Dracula’s (Cage) lackey. The henchman finds a new lease on life and maybe even redemption when he falls for feisty, perennially angry traffic cop Rebecca Quincy (Awkwafina). Doleac, an actor, writer, director, and producer, will play an elder vampire hunter in the film by director Chris McKay, scripted by Ryan Ridley. Producers are Skybound Entertainment’s Robert Kirkman, David Alpert, Bryan Furst, and Sean Furst. Doleac is known for films such as The Hollow, The Dinner Party, and Demigod and has appeared in series such as “Legacies,” “Lovecraft Country,” “Containment,” and “The Purge.” Ben Schwartz, Adrian Martinez, Shohreh Aghdashloo, and Bess Rouss co-star in Renfield coming to theaters on April 14, 2023. I spoke with Miles, and this is what he had

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2022
Multiple Horror Titles Premiered At The Game Awards

Multiple Horror Titles Premiered At The Game Awards

The Game Awards 2022 wrapped up by delighting gaming fans around the world awarding fan favorites and scoring some upsets. But one thing was clear, there were plenty of world premiere trailers for some upcoming horror/dark fantasy titles! From the makers of Vampyr comes Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden where players play as a pair of literal ghost hunters in 1695 North America who hunt and banish ghosts, there’s just one problem, one of the Ghost Hunters is a ghost herself after getting killed on a mission. Now players will have to hunt spirits in the wilds of the new colony of New Eden and help rid the land of its ghosts while trying to find a way to save one of their own. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden will be coming out towards the end of 2023 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Atomic Heart premiered a new action-packed gameplay trailer for the upcoming FPS game that

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Dec 9, 2022
AMC Conjures First Trailer For New Series "Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches"

AMC Conjures First Trailer For New Series “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches”

Hot off the heels of the premiere of the new “Interview with the Interview” series, AMC continues to expand on the world of Anne Rice with “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches.” Today, AMC has conjured the first trailer. “The series will focus on an intuitive young neurosurgeon who discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches. As she grapples with her newfound powers, she must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations.” Alexandra Daddario, Jack Huston, Harry Hamlin, and Annabeth Gish star. Esta Spalding (“Masters of Sex”) and Michelle Ashford (“Masters of Sex”) are writing and executive producing the series. Spalding, who has an overall deal with AMC Studios, will also serve as showrunner. The upcoming series is set to premiere on AMC and AMC+ on January 8, 2021.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2022
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