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Let’s face it, most of us still have nightmares about our awkward days as a kid, maybe it was the acne, the strange social situations, or maybe you were a bit plump. Well, Jason Goes to Hell director Adam Marcus is gearing up to take us on a trip back to those awkward days with Fat Camp Massacre, a horror comedy being described to as “Friday the 13th meets Mean Girls” Written by Lindsay Hollister, Marcus’ Skeleton Crew Productions is teaming up for the film with Heather Olt and Sarah Chaney’s 6 With Heels Productions who will produce. In the film, “within the brutal walls of her high school, Margie, the overweight outcast, is perpetually tormented by the pretty, thin and popular, Laura. Margie finally stands up to the bullying and a physical altercation ensues, landing them both in detention. When the school’s efforts fail to resolve their situation, the girls’ weight obsessed mothers decide to send them to a
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Nerdist founder and host of “Talking Dead”, Chris Hardwick, is the latest in Hollywood to find themselves in trouble following allegations of sexual misconduct, including sexual assault and emotional abuse. After Hardwick’s ex-girlfriend, Chloe Dykstra penned a post for Medium a few days ago, in which she never mentioned his name, only hinted at his identity, he is left with major fallout. Not only has his pannels appearance at next month’s Comic-con been canceled, his name has been scrubbed for the Nerdist site. AMC has confirmed that the second season of “Talking with Chirs Hardwick”, which was set to premiere tonight with guest Donald Glover, has been pulled from the schedule. They also say that his hosting on “Talking Dead” is being discussed. NBC has stated that it is now considering if it will continue to feature Hardwick as the host of their series “The Wall”, EW reports. The essay, titled “Rose Colored Glasses: A Confession“, by Dykstra went into
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Clara’s Ghost starring Haley Joel Osment (Tusk) and Chris Elliott (Scary Movie 2) has been picked up by the newly formed banner Orion Classics which has snagged both the North American and Latin American rights. Deadline reports that the film is a family affair with Elliott’s wife Paula Niedert Elliott and his daughters Abby and Bridey Elliott co-starring. Bridey will also be directing from the script she penned. By wstale.com “Set during the course of one evening in the Reynolds family home in suburban Connecticut, the plot centers on Clara Reynolds who, fed up with constant ribbing from her self-absorbed showbiz family, finds solace in and guidance from the supernatural force she believes is haunting her.” Sarah Winshall and Rachel Nederveld are producing. Chris Burch, Chloe Gordon, and Daniel Powell serve as executive producers. Clara’s Ghost opens in theaters and arrives on VOD this Fall.
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At the big electronics and gaming expo E3, fans and onlookers got a chance to watch gameplay footage from the upcoming “World War Z” game, which promises to be more like the book than the movie. One of the developers from Sabre Interactive was on hand to give more insight for what fans will be expecting to experience. The game will be a four player co-op where you can pick from four different characters specific to each of the three levels you’re playing on meaning there are twelve different individuals to play as. The three levels take place in New York, Moscow, and Jerusalem where players will be facing approximately 500 AI zombies at once! Each level has three chapters where players scavenge for items to use for making traps and barriers to hold off the hoards of the (still debatable) undead. Though the game and developers say the game is unique, many gamers have criticized the claim and drawn
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A new Comic Con is coming to Sacramento this month featuring some of the world’s biggest name in comics, celebrities, and creators. The Fandemic Tour Comic Con will bring its new tour to Sacramento this June. Fandemic Tour is produced by the veteran comic conproducer, John Macaluso, who is bringing his new comic con experience to Sacramento June 22-24 at the Sacramento Convention Center. The tour will arrive at the NRG Center in Houston September 14-16, 2018. Fandemic Tour is a brand new experiential convention weekend that will bring together celebrities, well-known and emerging comic artists, cosplayers of all shapes and sizes, and exhibitors with merchandise designed to offer something for every type of pop culture fan. Fandemic Tour celebrates not only celebrity access for fans but the opportunity to speak one-on-one with fans’ favorite artists and creators. Fandemic Tour Sacramento will highlight guest artists such as Neal Adams (Batman, X-Men), Phil Ortiz(The Simpsons and Muppet Babies), Michael Golden (Marvel
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The Strangers: Prey At Night (review), the fantastically twisted sequel to 2008’s home invasion hit The Strangers, is now out on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital, from Universal Pictures. Directed by Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down) (interview), the film centers on a family whose road trip takes a dangerous turn when they arrive at a secluded mobile home park to stay with some relatives and find it mysteriously deserted. Under the cover of darkness, three masked psychopaths pay them a visit to test the family’s every limit as they struggle to survive. Christina Hendricks, Martin Henderson, Bailee Madison, and Lewis Pullman star alongside Damien Maffei, Emma Bellomy, and Lea Enslin. We highly recommend that you check out this action-filled slasher flick that’s based on a true story. Luckily, The Strangers: Prey At Night is now out on Digital, Blu-ray, and DVD!
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Filming has begun on the third season of Netflix’s hit series “Stranger Things” which will reportedly premiere next year. This week the streaming giant has begun releasing a series of “Spotlight” videos, highlighting the series cast. The first two videos to arrive features Millie Bobby Brown who stars as Eleven and Noah Schnapp who plays Will Byers. In the videos, we will see the cast and crew discuss their characters, co-stars, and the series. We will also see behind-the-scenes footage and even the cast’s audition tapes.
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“Lucifer” fans were sad to learn that Fox had canceled the series. Many fans signed petitions and hashtagged #SaveLucifer in hopes that another network would pick up the series. Well, get ready to celebrate. Streaming giant Netflix has ordered season four of “Lucifer“! Netflix’s deal with Warner Bros. for the new season has been signed, sealed and delivered. Though there is no word yet when the 10-episode season will premiere. At this time our understanding is that the original cast will be returning, including Tom Ellis (Lucifer), Lauren German (Chloe Decker). Kevin Alejandro (Dan Espinoza), and Lesley-Ann Brandt (Mazikeen).
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Portola Pictures has announced the Digital HD release of Tyler Savage‘s Inheritance, following the world premiere at Dances with Films, Inheritance has received high marks at festivals around the country. Savage directed from his own script, putting a chilling twist on the universal feeling of being trapped by your family history, for better or worse. Dread Central raved, “Savage uses the dark essences of an even more gloomy past to highlight this modern-day ghost story.” Tyler Savage makes his feature film debut alongside executive producer Nicholas Gonda (Tree of Life), cinematographer Drew Daniels (Krisha, It Comes At Night) and producers J.P. Castel (Krisha), Dash Hawkins (Party Crashers), and Chase Joliet (It Comes at Night), who also leads the cast. Sara Montez (“Pitch”), Tim Abell (Sniper: Special Ops), Kate Norby (The Devil’s Rejects), Dale Dickey (Hell or High Water, “True Blood”), Krisha Fairchild (Krisha), and Drew Powell (“Gotham”) co-star. The film was shot on location along the California coast and LA-based
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A giant moth, evil puppets, undead cameos, and a lot more await you this season on one of TV’s best horror series, “Stan Against Evil“! This Fall “Stan Against Evil” returns to IFC for its third season. John C. McGinley stars as the curmudgeonly retired police sheriff Stan Miller who faces evil alongside Janet Varney as Evie Barrett, the current sheriff of Willard’s Mill. The two are determined to wipe out the demons that plague their quaint New England Town, along with a slate of all-new guest stars. Currently in production in Atlanta, GA, the third season returns with eight all-new episodes. The horror comedy features Deborah Baker Jr. as Denise Miller, Stan’s absent-minded, do-good daughter, and Nate Mooney who returns to his role as Deputy Leon Drinkwater, Evie’s right-hand man. David Koechner returns as Kenny, Evie’s self-absorbed, oblivious ex-husband. Mick Ignis (interview) also returns to play many of the evil entities that cause chaos in “Stan Against Evil“. But
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Let’s face it, most of us still have nightmares about our awkward days as a kid, maybe it was the acne, the strange social situations, or maybe you were a bit plump. Well, Jason Goes to Hell director Adam Marcus is gearing up to take us on a trip back to those awkward days with Fat Camp Massacre, a horror comedy being described to as “Friday the 13th meets Mean Girls” Written by Lindsay Hollister, Marcus’ Skeleton Crew Productions is teaming up for the film with Heather Olt and Sarah Chaney’s 6 With Heels Productions who will produce. In the film, “within the brutal walls of her high school, Margie, the overweight outcast, is perpetually tormented by the pretty, thin and popular, Laura. Margie finally stands up to the bullying and a physical altercation ensues, landing them both in detention. When the school’s efforts fail to resolve their situation, the girls’ weight obsessed mothers decide to send them to a
Continue reading →
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Nerdist founder and host of “Talking Dead”, Chris Hardwick, is the latest in Hollywood to find themselves in trouble following allegations of sexual misconduct, including sexual assault and emotional abuse. After Hardwick’s ex-girlfriend, Chloe Dykstra penned a post for Medium a few days ago, in which she never mentioned his name, only hinted at his identity, he is left with major fallout. Not only has his pannels appearance at next month’s Comic-con been canceled, his name has been scrubbed for the Nerdist site. AMC has confirmed that the second season of “Talking with Chirs Hardwick”, which was set to premiere tonight with guest Donald Glover, has been pulled from the schedule. They also say that his hosting on “Talking Dead” is being discussed. NBC has stated that it is now considering if it will continue to feature Hardwick as the host of their series “The Wall”, EW reports. The essay, titled “Rose Colored Glasses: A Confession“, by Dykstra went into
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Clara’s Ghost starring Haley Joel Osment (Tusk) and Chris Elliott (Scary Movie 2) has been picked up by the newly formed banner Orion Classics which has snagged both the North American and Latin American rights. Deadline reports that the film is a family affair with Elliott’s wife Paula Niedert Elliott and his daughters Abby and Bridey Elliott co-starring. Bridey will also be directing from the script she penned. By wstale.com “Set during the course of one evening in the Reynolds family home in suburban Connecticut, the plot centers on Clara Reynolds who, fed up with constant ribbing from her self-absorbed showbiz family, finds solace in and guidance from the supernatural force she believes is haunting her.” Sarah Winshall and Rachel Nederveld are producing. Chris Burch, Chloe Gordon, and Daniel Powell serve as executive producers. Clara’s Ghost opens in theaters and arrives on VOD this Fall.
Continue reading →
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At the big electronics and gaming expo E3, fans and onlookers got a chance to watch gameplay footage from the upcoming “World War Z” game, which promises to be more like the book than the movie. One of the developers from Sabre Interactive was on hand to give more insight for what fans will be expecting to experience. The game will be a four player co-op where you can pick from four different characters specific to each of the three levels you’re playing on meaning there are twelve different individuals to play as. The three levels take place in New York, Moscow, and Jerusalem where players will be facing approximately 500 AI zombies at once! Each level has three chapters where players scavenge for items to use for making traps and barriers to hold off the hoards of the (still debatable) undead. Though the game and developers say the game is unique, many gamers have criticized the claim and drawn
Continue reading →
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A new Comic Con is coming to Sacramento this month featuring some of the world’s biggest name in comics, celebrities, and creators. The Fandemic Tour Comic Con will bring its new tour to Sacramento this June. Fandemic Tour is produced by the veteran comic conproducer, John Macaluso, who is bringing his new comic con experience to Sacramento June 22-24 at the Sacramento Convention Center. The tour will arrive at the NRG Center in Houston September 14-16, 2018. Fandemic Tour is a brand new experiential convention weekend that will bring together celebrities, well-known and emerging comic artists, cosplayers of all shapes and sizes, and exhibitors with merchandise designed to offer something for every type of pop culture fan. Fandemic Tour celebrates not only celebrity access for fans but the opportunity to speak one-on-one with fans’ favorite artists and creators. Fandemic Tour Sacramento will highlight guest artists such as Neal Adams (Batman, X-Men), Phil Ortiz(The Simpsons and Muppet Babies), Michael Golden (Marvel
Continue reading →
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The Strangers: Prey At Night (review), the fantastically twisted sequel to 2008’s home invasion hit The Strangers, is now out on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital, from Universal Pictures. Directed by Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down) (interview), the film centers on a family whose road trip takes a dangerous turn when they arrive at a secluded mobile home park to stay with some relatives and find it mysteriously deserted. Under the cover of darkness, three masked psychopaths pay them a visit to test the family’s every limit as they struggle to survive. Christina Hendricks, Martin Henderson, Bailee Madison, and Lewis Pullman star alongside Damien Maffei, Emma Bellomy, and Lea Enslin. We highly recommend that you check out this action-filled slasher flick that’s based on a true story. Luckily, The Strangers: Prey At Night is now out on Digital, Blu-ray, and DVD!
Continue reading →
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Filming has begun on the third season of Netflix’s hit series “Stranger Things” which will reportedly premiere next year. This week the streaming giant has begun releasing a series of “Spotlight” videos, highlighting the series cast. The first two videos to arrive features Millie Bobby Brown who stars as Eleven and Noah Schnapp who plays Will Byers. In the videos, we will see the cast and crew discuss their characters, co-stars, and the series. We will also see behind-the-scenes footage and even the cast’s audition tapes.
Continue reading →
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“Lucifer” fans were sad to learn that Fox had canceled the series. Many fans signed petitions and hashtagged #SaveLucifer in hopes that another network would pick up the series. Well, get ready to celebrate. Streaming giant Netflix has ordered season four of “Lucifer“! Netflix’s deal with Warner Bros. for the new season has been signed, sealed and delivered. Though there is no word yet when the 10-episode season will premiere. At this time our understanding is that the original cast will be returning, including Tom Ellis (Lucifer), Lauren German (Chloe Decker). Kevin Alejandro (Dan Espinoza), and Lesley-Ann Brandt (Mazikeen).
Continue reading →
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Portola Pictures has announced the Digital HD release of Tyler Savage‘s Inheritance, following the world premiere at Dances with Films, Inheritance has received high marks at festivals around the country. Savage directed from his own script, putting a chilling twist on the universal feeling of being trapped by your family history, for better or worse. Dread Central raved, “Savage uses the dark essences of an even more gloomy past to highlight this modern-day ghost story.” Tyler Savage makes his feature film debut alongside executive producer Nicholas Gonda (Tree of Life), cinematographer Drew Daniels (Krisha, It Comes At Night) and producers J.P. Castel (Krisha), Dash Hawkins (Party Crashers), and Chase Joliet (It Comes at Night), who also leads the cast. Sara Montez (“Pitch”), Tim Abell (Sniper: Special Ops), Kate Norby (The Devil’s Rejects), Dale Dickey (Hell or High Water, “True Blood”), Krisha Fairchild (Krisha), and Drew Powell (“Gotham”) co-star. The film was shot on location along the California coast and LA-based
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A giant moth, evil puppets, undead cameos, and a lot more await you this season on one of TV’s best horror series, “Stan Against Evil“! This Fall “Stan Against Evil” returns to IFC for its third season. John C. McGinley stars as the curmudgeonly retired police sheriff Stan Miller who faces evil alongside Janet Varney as Evie Barrett, the current sheriff of Willard’s Mill. The two are determined to wipe out the demons that plague their quaint New England Town, along with a slate of all-new guest stars. Currently in production in Atlanta, GA, the third season returns with eight all-new episodes. The horror comedy features Deborah Baker Jr. as Denise Miller, Stan’s absent-minded, do-good daughter, and Nate Mooney who returns to his role as Deputy Leon Drinkwater, Evie’s right-hand man. David Koechner returns as Kenny, Evie’s self-absorbed, oblivious ex-husband. Mick Ignis (interview) also returns to play many of the evil entities that cause chaos in “Stan Against Evil“. But
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