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Orlando Jones who played the role of Mr. Nancy on the hit series “American Gods,” based on the Neil Gaiman novel, will not be returning for season 3. According to Jones, the series’ new showrunner Charles Eglee fired him because, in his opinion, the character isn’t right “for black America.” The news was shared via Jones’ Twitter account Saturday in an angry video alleging that Eglee decided that Orlando’s portrayal of the god sends “the wrong message for black America,” according to EW. I know ya’ll have Lots of questions about the firing,” Jones said. “As always, I promise to tell you the truth and nothing but,” According to the actor, he made significant writing and producing contributions during the second season after the original showrunners Bryan Fuller and Michael Green exited. There will be no more Mr. Nancy. Don’t let these motherf-ckers tell you they love Mr. Nancy. They don’t,” Jones stated in the video. “I’m not going to
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Tyler Perry and former Lionsgate exec Tim Palen joined to create the newly formed production company Peachtree & Vine. The company has now teamed up with Sanjay Sharma’s Marginal Mediaworks to produce their first feature film, Whitney (working title), Deadline reports. The film, a psychological thriller, is about the “power of memory and monuments in the Deep South.” Paramount Players has landed the film which Palen and Sharma will produce with Perry acting as executive producer. Matt Dines will oversee the project. We loved this story right from the pitch,” said Perry and Palen in a joint statement. “It’s culturally relevant, smart and very provocative – all qualities we look for in the projects we want to partner on.” Tyler Perry, who created the infamous character Madea, and already has 51 titles to his credit, began construction in 2015 on the studio that sits on a 330-acre lot located in the heart of Atlanta on part of the historic grounds
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The adaptations of Stephen King‘s works show no signs of slowing, not that we’re complaining. Just a few days ago we reported that new cast has been added to the Apple TV+ series “Lisey’s Story.” Today, we can reveal that yet another King adaptation is on its way, The Dark Half, helmed by Alex Ross Perry (Her Smell) for MGM. This is the second time the 1989 novel has been made, the first was directed by George Romero and starred Timothy Hutton as Thad and Stark. The Dark Half centers around a novelist, Thad Beaumont, who discovers his pseudonym, George Stark, has come to life and gone on a vicious murder spree.
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For centuries, there has been one vampire that stands above all others, oozing a combination of horror and sex appeal, I’m of course talking about Dracula. The creators of “Sherlock” have resurrected the vampire for a new Netflix and BBC series starring Claes Bang (The Girl in the Spider’s Web). Today, we’ve got the new sexy, blood-drenched new BBC trailer and to be honest, it’s pretty damn hot. Don’t worry, it also has plenty of horror too. The three-episode 90-minute series, written and created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, is a co-production of Netflix and BBC and is based on Bram Stoker’s classic tale. Set in Transylvania in 1897, the blood-drinking Count is drawing his plans against Victorian London. John Heffernan, Dolly Wells, Sacha Dhawan, Jonathan Aris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, and Joanna Scanlan also star. The first episode premieres on BBC at 9 pm on January 1, 2020. The next airs on January 2nd, followed by the third and final
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Last week, Netflix announced its series adaptation of “Locke & Key,” based on the best-selling graphic novels by Joe Hill. Today, we have the first look at the series to share with you. In the series, “After their father is murdered under mysterious circumstances, the three Locke siblings and their mother move into their ancestral home, Keyhouse, which they discover is full of magical keys that may be connected to their father’s death. As the Locke children explore the different keys and their unique powers, a mysterious demon awakens — and will stop at nothing to steal them.” Darby Stanchfield (“Scandal”), Jackson Robert Scott (IT), Conner Jessup (“American Crime”), Bill Heck (The Ballard of Buster Scruggs), and Emilia Jones (“Horrible Histories”) star in the coming-of-age mystery from Carlton Cuse (“Bates Motel”) and Meredith Averill (“The Haunting of Hill House). “Locke and Key” will debut on Netflix on February 7, 2020. The first image we have is of Keyhouse Manor, the
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11 Bit Studios will be taking players back to the world of Frostpunk before the events of the main game in their upcoming DLC “The Last Autumn” that will show how the world looked before freezing over. The DLC will show crucial turning points in the world of Frostpunk as the never-ending winter approaches and how the survivors tried to beat back nature in a last-ditch effort to remain civilized before the British Empire finally collapses. Along with new lore, the DLC will include new buildings and technologies as well as new dangers that threaten the survivors and the peace of the settlement. The infamous “Book of Laws” will return and help shape society in new ways not explored in the main game. “The Last Autumn” DLC will release January 21st, for PC. Console releases will come at a later time.
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THQ Nordic Barcelona is giving gamers the chance to offer their opinion on their upcoming project, a remake of cult classic Action RPG, Gothic. Players and fans of the popular series are invited to play the “Playable Teaser” which can show fans the true potential of how the game can look and feel once it’s finished. If fans approve it may take some time for the game to be released as the small development team plans to rebuild the game from the ground up fixing issues that plagued the game since 2001 (like the combat system). The two-hour-long prototype of Gothic is available on Steam and is only accessible for free to those who own any of the following titles Gothic, Gothic 2, Gothic 3, Risen, Risen 2, Risen 3, or ELEX. If you don’t own any of these titles, you’ll have to buy one of the games in order to have access to the playable prototype.
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IFC Films has now announced the release date for writer-director Carlo Mirabella-Davis‘ award-winning, twisted thriller Swallow that explores the horrors of Pica. Haley Bennett (The Magnificant Seven), Austin Stowell (Colossal), Elizabeth Marvel, David Rasche, and “American Horror Story” actor Denis O’Hare star in the official selection at 2019’s Tribeca Film Festival which took home the Best Actress in a U.S. Narrative Feature Film award. On the surface, Hunter (Haley Bennett) appears to have it all. A newly pregnant housewife, she seems content to spend her time tending to an immaculate home and doting on her Ken-doll husband, Richie (Austin Stowell). However, as the pressure to meet her controlling in-laws and husband’s rigid expectations mounts, cracks begin to appear in her carefully created facade. Hunter develops a dangerous habit, and a dark secret from her past seeps out in the form of a disorder called pica – a condition that has her compulsively swallowing inedible, and oftentimes life-threatening, objects. A provocative
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What if the horrifying world created by H.P. Lovecraft was real? We’ll soon see such a thing in the form of a feature film from the creators of “Game of Thrones” and Warner Bros. David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who brought us the amazing series “Game of Thrones,” “are bringing the monster-filled world to life based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft and Hans Rodionoff’s graphic novel “Lovecraft,” Deadline reports. According to the site, “the movie asks a horrifying question: what if H.P. Lovecraft wasn’t making it up? What if the monsters he created are real? Also, the movie will be set in 1920 withing the Cthulhu mythos.” The script is being penned by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi. Karyn Kusama (Jennifer’s Body) is executive producing. We’ll update you when we know more.
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In theaters, this January, Gretel & Hansel will take viewers on a horrifying journey featuring a classic fairytale with a new terrifying twist. From director Osgood Perkins (I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House) the film, set a long time ago in a distant fairytale countryside, follows a young girl (Sophia Lillis, It) who leads her little brother (Sammy Leakey) into a dark wood in a desperate search of food and work, only to stumble upon a nexus of terrifying evil. Sophia Lillis stars along with Alice Krige, introducing Sammy Leakey, Charles Babalola, and Jessica De Gouw. Rob Hayes penned the script. Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Fred Berger produce with Sandra Yee Ling and Macdra Kelleher executive producing. Gretel and Hansel opens in theaters everywhere on January 31, 2020, from ORION Pictures.
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Orlando Jones who played the role of Mr. Nancy on the hit series “American Gods,” based on the Neil Gaiman novel, will not be returning for season 3. According to Jones, the series’ new showrunner Charles Eglee fired him because, in his opinion, the character isn’t right “for black America.” The news was shared via Jones’ Twitter account Saturday in an angry video alleging that Eglee decided that Orlando’s portrayal of the god sends “the wrong message for black America,” according to EW. I know ya’ll have Lots of questions about the firing,” Jones said. “As always, I promise to tell you the truth and nothing but,” According to the actor, he made significant writing and producing contributions during the second season after the original showrunners Bryan Fuller and Michael Green exited. There will be no more Mr. Nancy. Don’t let these motherf-ckers tell you they love Mr. Nancy. They don’t,” Jones stated in the video. “I’m not going to
Continue reading →
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Tyler Perry and former Lionsgate exec Tim Palen joined to create the newly formed production company Peachtree & Vine. The company has now teamed up with Sanjay Sharma’s Marginal Mediaworks to produce their first feature film, Whitney (working title), Deadline reports. The film, a psychological thriller, is about the “power of memory and monuments in the Deep South.” Paramount Players has landed the film which Palen and Sharma will produce with Perry acting as executive producer. Matt Dines will oversee the project. We loved this story right from the pitch,” said Perry and Palen in a joint statement. “It’s culturally relevant, smart and very provocative – all qualities we look for in the projects we want to partner on.” Tyler Perry, who created the infamous character Madea, and already has 51 titles to his credit, began construction in 2015 on the studio that sits on a 330-acre lot located in the heart of Atlanta on part of the historic grounds
Continue reading →
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The adaptations of Stephen King‘s works show no signs of slowing, not that we’re complaining. Just a few days ago we reported that new cast has been added to the Apple TV+ series “Lisey’s Story.” Today, we can reveal that yet another King adaptation is on its way, The Dark Half, helmed by Alex Ross Perry (Her Smell) for MGM. This is the second time the 1989 novel has been made, the first was directed by George Romero and starred Timothy Hutton as Thad and Stark. The Dark Half centers around a novelist, Thad Beaumont, who discovers his pseudonym, George Stark, has come to life and gone on a vicious murder spree.
Continue reading →
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For centuries, there has been one vampire that stands above all others, oozing a combination of horror and sex appeal, I’m of course talking about Dracula. The creators of “Sherlock” have resurrected the vampire for a new Netflix and BBC series starring Claes Bang (The Girl in the Spider’s Web). Today, we’ve got the new sexy, blood-drenched new BBC trailer and to be honest, it’s pretty damn hot. Don’t worry, it also has plenty of horror too. The three-episode 90-minute series, written and created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, is a co-production of Netflix and BBC and is based on Bram Stoker’s classic tale. Set in Transylvania in 1897, the blood-drinking Count is drawing his plans against Victorian London. John Heffernan, Dolly Wells, Sacha Dhawan, Jonathan Aris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, and Joanna Scanlan also star. The first episode premieres on BBC at 9 pm on January 1, 2020. The next airs on January 2nd, followed by the third and final
Continue reading →
Comic Books/Graphic NovelsNetflixNewsStreaming TV
Last week, Netflix announced its series adaptation of “Locke & Key,” based on the best-selling graphic novels by Joe Hill. Today, we have the first look at the series to share with you. In the series, “After their father is murdered under mysterious circumstances, the three Locke siblings and their mother move into their ancestral home, Keyhouse, which they discover is full of magical keys that may be connected to their father’s death. As the Locke children explore the different keys and their unique powers, a mysterious demon awakens — and will stop at nothing to steal them.” Darby Stanchfield (“Scandal”), Jackson Robert Scott (IT), Conner Jessup (“American Crime”), Bill Heck (The Ballard of Buster Scruggs), and Emilia Jones (“Horrible Histories”) star in the coming-of-age mystery from Carlton Cuse (“Bates Motel”) and Meredith Averill (“The Haunting of Hill House). “Locke and Key” will debut on Netflix on February 7, 2020. The first image we have is of Keyhouse Manor, the
Continue reading →
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11 Bit Studios will be taking players back to the world of Frostpunk before the events of the main game in their upcoming DLC “The Last Autumn” that will show how the world looked before freezing over. The DLC will show crucial turning points in the world of Frostpunk as the never-ending winter approaches and how the survivors tried to beat back nature in a last-ditch effort to remain civilized before the British Empire finally collapses. Along with new lore, the DLC will include new buildings and technologies as well as new dangers that threaten the survivors and the peace of the settlement. The infamous “Book of Laws” will return and help shape society in new ways not explored in the main game. “The Last Autumn” DLC will release January 21st, for PC. Console releases will come at a later time.
Continue reading →
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THQ Nordic Barcelona is giving gamers the chance to offer their opinion on their upcoming project, a remake of cult classic Action RPG, Gothic. Players and fans of the popular series are invited to play the “Playable Teaser” which can show fans the true potential of how the game can look and feel once it’s finished. If fans approve it may take some time for the game to be released as the small development team plans to rebuild the game from the ground up fixing issues that plagued the game since 2001 (like the combat system). The two-hour-long prototype of Gothic is available on Steam and is only accessible for free to those who own any of the following titles Gothic, Gothic 2, Gothic 3, Risen, Risen 2, Risen 3, or ELEX. If you don’t own any of these titles, you’ll have to buy one of the games in order to have access to the playable prototype.
Continue reading →
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IFC Films has now announced the release date for writer-director Carlo Mirabella-Davis‘ award-winning, twisted thriller Swallow that explores the horrors of Pica. Haley Bennett (The Magnificant Seven), Austin Stowell (Colossal), Elizabeth Marvel, David Rasche, and “American Horror Story” actor Denis O’Hare star in the official selection at 2019’s Tribeca Film Festival which took home the Best Actress in a U.S. Narrative Feature Film award. On the surface, Hunter (Haley Bennett) appears to have it all. A newly pregnant housewife, she seems content to spend her time tending to an immaculate home and doting on her Ken-doll husband, Richie (Austin Stowell). However, as the pressure to meet her controlling in-laws and husband’s rigid expectations mounts, cracks begin to appear in her carefully created facade. Hunter develops a dangerous habit, and a dark secret from her past seeps out in the form of a disorder called pica – a condition that has her compulsively swallowing inedible, and oftentimes life-threatening, objects. A provocative
Continue reading →
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What if the horrifying world created by H.P. Lovecraft was real? We’ll soon see such a thing in the form of a feature film from the creators of “Game of Thrones” and Warner Bros. David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who brought us the amazing series “Game of Thrones,” “are bringing the monster-filled world to life based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft and Hans Rodionoff’s graphic novel “Lovecraft,” Deadline reports. According to the site, “the movie asks a horrifying question: what if H.P. Lovecraft wasn’t making it up? What if the monsters he created are real? Also, the movie will be set in 1920 withing the Cthulhu mythos.” The script is being penned by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi. Karyn Kusama (Jennifer’s Body) is executive producing. We’ll update you when we know more.
Continue reading →
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In theaters, this January, Gretel & Hansel will take viewers on a horrifying journey featuring a classic fairytale with a new terrifying twist. From director Osgood Perkins (I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House) the film, set a long time ago in a distant fairytale countryside, follows a young girl (Sophia Lillis, It) who leads her little brother (Sammy Leakey) into a dark wood in a desperate search of food and work, only to stumble upon a nexus of terrifying evil. Sophia Lillis stars along with Alice Krige, introducing Sammy Leakey, Charles Babalola, and Jessica De Gouw. Rob Hayes penned the script. Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Fred Berger produce with Sandra Yee Ling and Macdra Kelleher executive producing. Gretel and Hansel opens in theaters everywhere on January 31, 2020, from ORION Pictures.
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