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Hold onto your garlic and wooden stakes because Steve Lightfoot, the showrunner behind Netflix’s “The Punisher” and producer of “Hannibal,” is diving headfirst into the world of supernatural thrillers. Lightfoot’s next project? A TV adaptation of Stephen Lloyd Jones’ chilling novel, “The String Diaries.” This isn’t just any adaptation deal. Lightfoot’s involvement with “The String Diaries” reflects a growing trend: bringing lesser-known novels to life on the screen. RubyRock Pictures, the production company behind the upcoming Netflix series “Geek Girl” starring “House of the Dragon’s” Emily Carey, is partnering with Lightfoot on “The String Diaries.” But wait, there’s more! RubyRock isn’t stopping with just “The String Diaries.” They’ve also announced an adaptation of Justin Somper’s “Vampirates” book series. This swashbuckling saga follows twins separated at birth who end up on rival ships. “The String Diaries” and “Vampirates” fit perfectly into RubyRock’s mission: to unearth novels with passionate fan bases that deserve the spotlight. Get ready for a feast for bookworms!
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Bill Skarsgård absolutely nailed his role of Pennywise in Part One and Two of the latest adaptation of Stephen King’s iconic story “IT.” The actor has sparked a frenzy of speculation with his recent remarks about MAX’s upcoming “Welcome to Derry” prequel series. When news broke about “Welcome to Derry,” one question dominated discussions: Would Skarsgård reprise his terrifying portrayal of Pennywise? After all, the series’ developer, Andy Muschietti, also directed the “IT” movies, seemingly paving the way for Skarsgård’s return. In a recent interview with Esquire, Muschietti offered some intriguing clues. He discussed his upcoming projects, including that “Welcome to Derry” is filming in Toronto – the same city where Skarsgård is coincidentally filming a mysterious project around the same time. This geographical coincidence, coupled with Skarsgård’s playful “maybe” when asked about returning as Pennywise, has fans buzzing. While Skarsgård wasn’t initially confirmed for “Welcome to Derry,” he did leave the door open for a future return. He even
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Jennifer Love-Hewitt is currently starring in the series “9-1-1,” but she is best known for her role in the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise. It’s been decades since she played Julie, but it appears that is about to change. During a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Hewitt revealed she is currently in talks to reprise her role in a new franchise installment. ”It’s in the cooker, let me just say that. I’ve done a couple of preliminary phone calls. I keep getting these messages from people going, ‘We’re so excited!’ I’m like, ‘Okay, but the train is moving really fast, and I haven’t gotten there yet.’ But it’s nice to know that people are excited at the possibility. Honestly, it’s wild to even think about. Truly, if it comes together, I don’t even know how I’m gonna feel except extremely overwhelmed and grateful” said the actress also known for her role as “The Gost Whisperer.” In the
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Slipgate Ironworks and 3D Realms have teamed up to bring back old-school FPS games to a new generation with their Bombshell series of games featuring heroine Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison in her latest installment Phantom Fury is like Bombshell’s other games but with a touch of 3D in it. I want to thank Slipgate Ironworks and 3D Realms for sending over a copy to try out! Phantom Fury (for fans of the series) takes place after the events of Iron Fury with Bombshell waking up and discovering she now has a mechanical arm that will help her fight on her cross-country journey to track down a lethal artifact that threatens humanity. Now, onto the game itself! Phantom Fury does have standard FPS controls BUT there are some additions such as interaction with the environment. As a default, the crouch button needs to be held down so you stay down, this can be changed in the options. Phantom Fury is fully voice-cast
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From Emmy-nominated director Roxy Shih comes the upcoming chilling thriller Beacon. The first image has surfaced, featuring Acadamy Award nominee Demián Bichir and Julia Goldani Telle. In Beacon, Emily (Telles) finds herself shipwrecked and badly injured on a remote island. Emily is rescued by Ismael (Bichir), the island’s isolated lighthouse operator. As she slowly heals, Ismael begins to act increasingly erratic, and Emily begins to suspect he may have intentionally entrapped her. But Ismael has his suspicions about his guest and what brought her there. Beacon was written by Julio Rojas and was produced by Neil Elman, Taralee Gerhard, and Andrew C. Erin. Executive producers include Fernando Szew, Tony Vassiliadis, Alex Zito, and Demián Bichir. Director Roxy Shih was nominated for “Best Directing” at the Daytime Emmys in 2020 for her work on “Dark/Web.” In 2016, Shih made her feature film with the post-apocalyptic thriller The Tribe. It was followed in 2019 by her horror thriller Painkillers. Shih is also
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There are a ton of great films to watch that are being unleashed this week on Fandango at Home! From horror to action to clashing titans, there’s something for everyone! Here are five movies to watch this week. Boy Kills World Bill Skarsgård unleashes brutal fury in Boy Kills World, directed by Moritz Mohr. The film plunges us into a dystopian landscape led by a twisted dynasty headed by Hilda Van Der Koy (Famke Janssen). Bill Skarsgård takes center stage as the titular “Boy,” a young man robbed of his family and voice by this ruthless regime. Left orphaned, deaf, and voiceless, “Boy” reflects the brutality of this world. Driven by a burning desire for retribution, “Boy” finds solace in a unique companion: a voice narrated by H. Jon Benjamin. Fueled by memories of a past video game, this internal dialogue becomes his guiding force. To hone his skills for the inevitable confrontation, “Boy” seeks the tutelage of a mysterious
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The wait for Part Two of HBO’s critically acclaimed series “The Last of Us” continues, but production is underway! Last week, we shared the first images from the set. Today, we share the news that a new star has joined the cast. Variety reports that Emmy Award-winning actor Jeffrey Wright has been cast as Isaac, a pivotal character from “The Last of Us Part Two.” Wright will portray this “quietly powerful leader” navigating the complexities of a war-torn world. The actor has a long history of incredible performances in series like “Westworld” and films like The Batman and American Fiction. Season 2 boasts a stellar cast, including returning stars Pedro Pascal (Joel) and Bella Ramsey (Ellie). Familiar faces like Gabriel Luna (Tommy) and Rutina Wesley (Maria) will also return. Newcomers include Kaitlyn Dever (Abby), Isabela Merced (Dina), and others who will flesh out the rich post-apocalyptic world. The directors’ roster is equally impressive. Mark Mylod (“Succession”) joins returning directors like
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Looking forward to June Gloom? Well, you’re about to get REALLY excited about June DOOM as Crackle unloads more terrifying titles for FREE this month! DOWNLOAD THE FREE CRACKLE APP FOR YOUR MOBILE, TABLET, LAPTOP, OR CONNECTED TV AT YOUR FAVORITE APP STORE, and watch all of these titles and MORE this month! Beyond the Black Rainbow Feature Film Held captive in a specialized medical facility, a young woman with unique abilities seeks a chance to escape her obsessed captor. Available: 06/01/24 The Eclipse Feature Film Michael Farr, a teacher raising his two kids alone since his wife died two years earlier, has been seeing and hearing strange things late at night. Cast: Ciarán Hinds (Belfast), Iben Hjejle (High Fidelity), Aidan Quinn (Legends of the Fall) Available: 06/01/24 Stage Fright Feature Film In this genre-bending “Glee”-meets Rocky horror musical comedy, a starry-eyed teenager (Allie MacDonald) wants to follow in her mother’s (Minnie Driver) footsteps and become a Broadway diva. Cast:
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Today, on Memorial Day, we honor those who have served their country on the battlefield, both past and present. While many have faced the horrors of war firsthand, those who haven’t can’t get any closer than movies on the subject. We’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of five great horror movies that center around soldiers and war. Overlord (2018) A small group of American soldiers find horror behind enemy lines on the eve of D-Day. Where to watch: Hulu, Amazon Video, VOD, Digital Apocalypse Now (1979) A U.S. Army officer serving in Vietnam is tasked with assassinating a renegade Special Forces Colonel who sees himself as a god. Where to Watch: Apple+, Amazon Video, VOD, Digital Ghosts of War (2020) Five American soldiers were assigned to hold a French Chateau near the end of World War II. This unexpected respite quickly descends into madness when they encounter a supernatural enemy more terrifying than anything seen on the battlefield. Check
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If you are a cinephile seeking the uncommon, the unexpected, and the out-there, you will be interested in Los Angeles’s Film Maudit 2.0 festival, taking place this June. Following is the official press announcement. The 5th edition of Film Maudit 2.0, Highways’ showcase and celebration of outré films, runs June 12-16, 2024. A re-imagining of French artist Jean Cocteau’s 1949 one-time only festival, Film Maudit 2.0 features a range of narrative, documentary and experimental films that are deliberately bold, extreme, confrontational and unusual. The 2024 edition of the festival returns with a new range of works of cinema from 20+ countries addressing socio-political issues and taboo subject matter that challenge conventional artistic assumptions and sexual mores, and includes: The World Premiere of Molly Wurwand and Ryan McGlade’s MyImaginary Life for Someone(Narrative; Mockumentary/Dark Comedy, 2023), an uncanny tour through a labyrinth of mysterious linked Los Angeles McMansions circa Y2K, provides a dreamlike glimpse into the lives of unique women who live
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Hold onto your garlic and wooden stakes because Steve Lightfoot, the showrunner behind Netflix’s “The Punisher” and producer of “Hannibal,” is diving headfirst into the world of supernatural thrillers. Lightfoot’s next project? A TV adaptation of Stephen Lloyd Jones’ chilling novel, “The String Diaries.” This isn’t just any adaptation deal. Lightfoot’s involvement with “The String Diaries” reflects a growing trend: bringing lesser-known novels to life on the screen. RubyRock Pictures, the production company behind the upcoming Netflix series “Geek Girl” starring “House of the Dragon’s” Emily Carey, is partnering with Lightfoot on “The String Diaries.” But wait, there’s more! RubyRock isn’t stopping with just “The String Diaries.” They’ve also announced an adaptation of Justin Somper’s “Vampirates” book series. This swashbuckling saga follows twins separated at birth who end up on rival ships. “The String Diaries” and “Vampirates” fit perfectly into RubyRock’s mission: to unearth novels with passionate fan bases that deserve the spotlight. Get ready for a feast for bookworms!
Continue reading →
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Bill Skarsgård absolutely nailed his role of Pennywise in Part One and Two of the latest adaptation of Stephen King’s iconic story “IT.” The actor has sparked a frenzy of speculation with his recent remarks about MAX’s upcoming “Welcome to Derry” prequel series. When news broke about “Welcome to Derry,” one question dominated discussions: Would Skarsgård reprise his terrifying portrayal of Pennywise? After all, the series’ developer, Andy Muschietti, also directed the “IT” movies, seemingly paving the way for Skarsgård’s return. In a recent interview with Esquire, Muschietti offered some intriguing clues. He discussed his upcoming projects, including that “Welcome to Derry” is filming in Toronto – the same city where Skarsgård is coincidentally filming a mysterious project around the same time. This geographical coincidence, coupled with Skarsgård’s playful “maybe” when asked about returning as Pennywise, has fans buzzing. While Skarsgård wasn’t initially confirmed for “Welcome to Derry,” he did leave the door open for a future return. He even
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Jennifer Love-Hewitt is currently starring in the series “9-1-1,” but she is best known for her role in the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise. It’s been decades since she played Julie, but it appears that is about to change. During a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Hewitt revealed she is currently in talks to reprise her role in a new franchise installment. ”It’s in the cooker, let me just say that. I’ve done a couple of preliminary phone calls. I keep getting these messages from people going, ‘We’re so excited!’ I’m like, ‘Okay, but the train is moving really fast, and I haven’t gotten there yet.’ But it’s nice to know that people are excited at the possibility. Honestly, it’s wild to even think about. Truly, if it comes together, I don’t even know how I’m gonna feel except extremely overwhelmed and grateful” said the actress also known for her role as “The Gost Whisperer.” In the
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Slipgate Ironworks and 3D Realms have teamed up to bring back old-school FPS games to a new generation with their Bombshell series of games featuring heroine Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison in her latest installment Phantom Fury is like Bombshell’s other games but with a touch of 3D in it. I want to thank Slipgate Ironworks and 3D Realms for sending over a copy to try out! Phantom Fury (for fans of the series) takes place after the events of Iron Fury with Bombshell waking up and discovering she now has a mechanical arm that will help her fight on her cross-country journey to track down a lethal artifact that threatens humanity. Now, onto the game itself! Phantom Fury does have standard FPS controls BUT there are some additions such as interaction with the environment. As a default, the crouch button needs to be held down so you stay down, this can be changed in the options. Phantom Fury is fully voice-cast
Continue reading →
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From Emmy-nominated director Roxy Shih comes the upcoming chilling thriller Beacon. The first image has surfaced, featuring Acadamy Award nominee Demián Bichir and Julia Goldani Telle. In Beacon, Emily (Telles) finds herself shipwrecked and badly injured on a remote island. Emily is rescued by Ismael (Bichir), the island’s isolated lighthouse operator. As she slowly heals, Ismael begins to act increasingly erratic, and Emily begins to suspect he may have intentionally entrapped her. But Ismael has his suspicions about his guest and what brought her there. Beacon was written by Julio Rojas and was produced by Neil Elman, Taralee Gerhard, and Andrew C. Erin. Executive producers include Fernando Szew, Tony Vassiliadis, Alex Zito, and Demián Bichir. Director Roxy Shih was nominated for “Best Directing” at the Daytime Emmys in 2020 for her work on “Dark/Web.” In 2016, Shih made her feature film with the post-apocalyptic thriller The Tribe. It was followed in 2019 by her horror thriller Painkillers. Shih is also
Continue reading →
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There are a ton of great films to watch that are being unleashed this week on Fandango at Home! From horror to action to clashing titans, there’s something for everyone! Here are five movies to watch this week. Boy Kills World Bill Skarsgård unleashes brutal fury in Boy Kills World, directed by Moritz Mohr. The film plunges us into a dystopian landscape led by a twisted dynasty headed by Hilda Van Der Koy (Famke Janssen). Bill Skarsgård takes center stage as the titular “Boy,” a young man robbed of his family and voice by this ruthless regime. Left orphaned, deaf, and voiceless, “Boy” reflects the brutality of this world. Driven by a burning desire for retribution, “Boy” finds solace in a unique companion: a voice narrated by H. Jon Benjamin. Fueled by memories of a past video game, this internal dialogue becomes his guiding force. To hone his skills for the inevitable confrontation, “Boy” seeks the tutelage of a mysterious
Continue reading →
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The wait for Part Two of HBO’s critically acclaimed series “The Last of Us” continues, but production is underway! Last week, we shared the first images from the set. Today, we share the news that a new star has joined the cast. Variety reports that Emmy Award-winning actor Jeffrey Wright has been cast as Isaac, a pivotal character from “The Last of Us Part Two.” Wright will portray this “quietly powerful leader” navigating the complexities of a war-torn world. The actor has a long history of incredible performances in series like “Westworld” and films like The Batman and American Fiction. Season 2 boasts a stellar cast, including returning stars Pedro Pascal (Joel) and Bella Ramsey (Ellie). Familiar faces like Gabriel Luna (Tommy) and Rutina Wesley (Maria) will also return. Newcomers include Kaitlyn Dever (Abby), Isabela Merced (Dina), and others who will flesh out the rich post-apocalyptic world. The directors’ roster is equally impressive. Mark Mylod (“Succession”) joins returning directors like
Continue reading →
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Looking forward to June Gloom? Well, you’re about to get REALLY excited about June DOOM as Crackle unloads more terrifying titles for FREE this month! DOWNLOAD THE FREE CRACKLE APP FOR YOUR MOBILE, TABLET, LAPTOP, OR CONNECTED TV AT YOUR FAVORITE APP STORE, and watch all of these titles and MORE this month! Beyond the Black Rainbow Feature Film Held captive in a specialized medical facility, a young woman with unique abilities seeks a chance to escape her obsessed captor. Available: 06/01/24 The Eclipse Feature Film Michael Farr, a teacher raising his two kids alone since his wife died two years earlier, has been seeing and hearing strange things late at night. Cast: Ciarán Hinds (Belfast), Iben Hjejle (High Fidelity), Aidan Quinn (Legends of the Fall) Available: 06/01/24 Stage Fright Feature Film In this genre-bending “Glee”-meets Rocky horror musical comedy, a starry-eyed teenager (Allie MacDonald) wants to follow in her mother’s (Minnie Driver) footsteps and become a Broadway diva. Cast:
Continue reading →
Holiday HorrorMoviesNewsTrailers
Today, on Memorial Day, we honor those who have served their country on the battlefield, both past and present. While many have faced the horrors of war firsthand, those who haven’t can’t get any closer than movies on the subject. We’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of five great horror movies that center around soldiers and war. Overlord (2018) A small group of American soldiers find horror behind enemy lines on the eve of D-Day. Where to watch: Hulu, Amazon Video, VOD, Digital Apocalypse Now (1979) A U.S. Army officer serving in Vietnam is tasked with assassinating a renegade Special Forces Colonel who sees himself as a god. Where to Watch: Apple+, Amazon Video, VOD, Digital Ghosts of War (2020) Five American soldiers were assigned to hold a French Chateau near the end of World War II. This unexpected respite quickly descends into madness when they encounter a supernatural enemy more terrifying than anything seen on the battlefield. Check
Continue reading →
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If you are a cinephile seeking the uncommon, the unexpected, and the out-there, you will be interested in Los Angeles’s Film Maudit 2.0 festival, taking place this June. Following is the official press announcement. The 5th edition of Film Maudit 2.0, Highways’ showcase and celebration of outré films, runs June 12-16, 2024. A re-imagining of French artist Jean Cocteau’s 1949 one-time only festival, Film Maudit 2.0 features a range of narrative, documentary and experimental films that are deliberately bold, extreme, confrontational and unusual. The 2024 edition of the festival returns with a new range of works of cinema from 20+ countries addressing socio-political issues and taboo subject matter that challenge conventional artistic assumptions and sexual mores, and includes: The World Premiere of Molly Wurwand and Ryan McGlade’s MyImaginary Life for Someone(Narrative; Mockumentary/Dark Comedy, 2023), an uncanny tour through a labyrinth of mysterious linked Los Angeles McMansions circa Y2K, provides a dreamlike glimpse into the lives of unique women who live
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