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Fiona Dourif Cast In USA And Syfy’s “The Purge” Series
Cult of Chucky actress Fiona Dourif has been cast in a lead recurring role in USA Network and SYFY’s “The Purge” series. Dourif will play the role of the “cool and offbeat, Good Leader Tavis, the much-adored, charismatic cult leader, dispensing blessings to her fawning followers.” From Blumhouse Television (HBO’s upcoming “Sharp Subjects”, Hulu’s “Into the Dark”, Showtime’s “Loudest Voice in the Room”) and Universal Cable Productions (Amazon’s “Homecoming”, USA Network’s “Mr. Robot” and “The Sinner”), “The Purge” will be executive produced by the film franchise creator James DeMonaco and led by Jason Blum. The entire team behind The Purge blockbuster franchise are on board to executive produce including Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, Andrew Form under the Platinum Dunes banner, and Sebastien K. Lemercier. Thomas Kelly serves as executive producer and showrunner of the series. Emmy® and Golden Globe® award-winner Anthony Hemingway (“American Crime Stories: The People V. O.J. Simpson) will direct and serve as executive producer on the premiere
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Santa Clarita Diet Renewed For Its Thrid Season
If you aren’t watching Netflix’s zomedy (zombie comedy) Santa Clarita Diet, then I might question your tastes. The series a gore-filled, fun ride. And Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant are a great fit. Fans will be happy to learn that the hit series has been renewed for season 3! Slated to return in 2019, the third season will feature 10 episodes. In the meantime, you can catch up on the first two seasons now streaming on Netflix (or here). The series follows real estate couple Joel and Shela Hammond struggle to keep things together for themselves and their daughter (Liv Hewson) as Shela struggles with a taste for human flesh and their search to find a cure. Season 1 Trailer: Season 2 Trailer:
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Jordan Peele Reveals The Title Of His Next Genre Film And More
Jordan Peele made his directorial debut with the socially conscious film Get Out. Today, via his social media sites, Peele announced the title of its successor, Us. Sources told Variety that Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther) and Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale) are in negotiations for two of the lead roles. Us will be the first project under his and his company Monkeypaw Productions’ first-look deal with Universal Pictures. The deal was inked following its box office run that landed it the number one spot on most movie lists and glowing reviews from critics and viewers alike. Peele even scored an Oscar nomination for best original screenplay. While the plot is still being kept under wraps, we do know that the film will open in theaters in March of 2019. Peele will both write and direct Us, as well as produce it under his Monkeypaw Productions banner. Sean McKittrick and Jason Blum will also produce. We’ll keep you posted. https://twitter.com/JordanPeele/status/994004752466767872
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Get Lost In The Trailer For ‘Missing In Greenwood’
Irish director Stephen Patrick Kenny (The Pigman Murders, Captive) returns for his next hunt in the woods with the thriller Missing in Greenwood. In the thriller, three friends venture to the Greenwood forest in hope of a good time but now must rely on each other for survival as what lurks behind them isn’t exactly what it seems. Tony Denham (The Football Factory), Mark Hutchinson (The Pigman Murders), and Bernie Coen (Captive) star. Paul Thomas Faherty, Michael Corcoran, Seamus Curran, Thomas McCormick, Jessie O’Regan, Donncha Kearney, James Moore, James Fahey, Ronan O Grady, and Richard Morrison co-star. Ireland’s Hood Up Films and H-Block Productions produced. Missing in Greenwood is set to be unleashed later this year. We’ll keep you posted.
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‘The Quake’ Leaves Cannes Shaking And Disaster Fans Eager For Its August Release
From the producers of the amazing disaster movie The Wave (review) comes The Quake (aka Skjelvet), acquired by Magnolia Pictures at Cannes. Directed by Roar Uthaug, The Wave, which was labeled the first disaster flick from Norway, was not your average, run-of-the-mill disaster film. Instead of focusing on the physical destruction, it focused more on the emotional turmoil the characters were experiencing. It also didn’t hurt that film looked amazing. Screen Daily has reported that the John Andreas Anderson-directed, $6.4 million project was inspired by a real-life event, the earthquake that shook Oslo in 1904 that took the lives of 145 people. The Wave stars Kristoffer Joner, Ane Dahl Torp, Jonas Hoff Oftebro will also be starring in The Quake. Katherine Thorborg Johansen, Edith Haagenrud-Sande, and Ravdeep Singh Bajwa will be co-starring. The Quake will arrive in Norway on August 30, 2018, followed by its US release later this year.
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New ‘Revenge’ Trailer Takes Aim At Rude Men Ahead Of Release
Coralie Fargeat’s blood-soaked, action-packed festival favorite Revenge is coming to theaters and arriving on VOD via Shudder and Neon this week followed by its release on Shudder’s streaming service this Fall. To celebrate, they have unveiled a new trailer that takes aim at misogynistic men who like talk trash on YouTube. In the film, “Jen (Matilda Lutz) is enjoying a romantic getaway with her wealthy boyfriend which is suddenly disrupted when his sleazy friends arrive for an unannounced hunting trip. Tension mounts in the house until the situation abruptly––and viciously––intensifies, culminating in a shocking act that leaves Jen left for dead. Unfortunately for her assailants, Jen survives and reemerges with a relentless, wrathful intent: revenge.” Lutz stars alongside Kevin Janssens, Vincent Colombe, and Guillaume Bouchède. Witness a woman’s Revenge in theaters or on VOD on May 11, 2018.
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‘Killer Klowns From Outer Space’ Special Event Happening This May
To celebrate the approaching 30th anniversary of Killer Klowns From Outer Space the film’s composer, John Massari, is bringing it to life with a live-to-picture concert, Bacchanalian circus celebration and fan tribute to Hollywood on May 19th. The film will be screened at the storied Montalbàn Theater with the musical score performed live by The Hollywood Chamber Orchestra. But that’s not all. In addition, on May 18th, Varèse Sarabande Records will release Killer Klowns from Outer Space: Reimagined, a new recording of the soundtrack on CD and LP featuring the film’s original synth score performed by members of The Hollywood Chamber Orchestra, including a guest performance by composer Bear McCreary (‘The Walking Dead’, ’10 Cloverfield Lane’, ‘Battlestar Galactica’), and new orchestrations from composer John Massari and more. You can get your tickets HERE. When: Saturday, May 19th Where: The Montalbán Theatre, 1615 Vine Street, Los Angeles CA 90028 Parking: Paid public parking is available one door north of The Montalbán
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Oscar Winner Gary Oldman Set To Star In Thriller ‘The Bayou’
Oscar Winner Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) and Dylan O’Brien (Teen Wolf) are starring in The Bayou, the story of a hitman (Oldman) who is determined to rescue a young woman from being sold by human traffickers, Deadline reports. In the film, an aging mob hitman named Tickie Bordeaux (Oldman) is mentoring a dangerous young protege named Ceto (O’Brien) who lost his kid sister to the criminal underworld. They work for crime boss Emmeline, who operates out of a gentleman’s club in the French Quarter. When Ceto secretly spares a runaway named Billie, the girl follows Ceto and begs for his help, setting him on a violent collision course with his bosses. Penned by Point Break writer W. Peter Iliff, Gary Fleder (Runaway Jury) is in talks to direct. Natalie Burn (interview) (The Expendables 3) is producing under her banner Born to Burn Films along with Rob Van Norden (Olympus Has Fallen). Trevor Short,
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Stay On The Beach ‘Great White’ Is Coming – From The Producer Of ‘The Reef’
This summer the sharks are circling. We’ve got The Meg coming and now news has come that Great White swimming towards us. Altitude Film Sales has snagged the international rights to the movie about a killer Great White and will take it to Cannes this week, Deadline is reporting. “Michael Boughen’s (Killer Elite) screenplay charts how a blissful tourist trip quickly turns into a nightmare when five passengers on a seaplane become stranded miles from shore. In a desperate bid for survival, the group tries to make it to land before they either run out of supplies or are taken by the man-eating sharks lurking just beneath the surface.” Directed by Martin Wilson, Great White is from producer Michael Robertson, who is no stranger to aquatic horror, he also produced 2010’s The Reef. Neal Kingston (Nerve), Chris Veerhuis (Breath) is also producing with Robert Slaviero serving as executive producer. Filming is set to begin later this year.
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Tenacious D Announces Sequel To ‘The Pick Of Destiny’!
Fans of Jack Black, Kyle Gass, their band Tenacious D, and their movie The Pick of Destiny, are about to lose their shit! After 12 years we are finally getting a sequel! That’s right, a sequel! During the band’s performance at the Shaky Knees Music Festival on Sunday Jack Black announced that the movie will be out this October, COS reports. I don’t know where you’ll be able to see it, but we have decided that it’s happening and it’s coming out,” Black said to the crowd. Released in November of 2006, the film, while not drawing a crowd at the box office ($8.2 Million), the movie quickly became a cult classic amongst fans. In the movie, to become the greatest band of all time, two slacker, rocker-wannabes who call themselves “Tenacious D”, sets out on a quest to steal a legendary guitar pick that bestows incredible skills to its owner. The Two must face a horde of challenges during
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Fiona Dourif Cast In USA And Syfy’s “The Purge” Series
Cult of Chucky actress Fiona Dourif has been cast in a lead recurring role in USA Network and SYFY’s “The Purge” series. Dourif will play the role of the “cool and offbeat, Good Leader Tavis, the much-adored, charismatic cult leader, dispensing blessings to her fawning followers.” From Blumhouse Television (HBO’s upcoming “Sharp Subjects”, Hulu’s “Into the Dark”, Showtime’s “Loudest Voice in the Room”) and Universal Cable Productions (Amazon’s “Homecoming”, USA Network’s “Mr. Robot” and “The Sinner”), “The Purge” will be executive produced by the film franchise creator James DeMonaco and led by Jason Blum. The entire team behind The Purge blockbuster franchise are on board to executive produce including Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, Andrew Form under the Platinum Dunes banner, and Sebastien K. Lemercier. Thomas Kelly serves as executive producer and showrunner of the series. Emmy® and Golden Globe® award-winner Anthony Hemingway (“American Crime Stories: The People V. O.J. Simpson) will direct and serve as executive producer on the premiere
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Santa Clarita Diet Renewed For Its Thrid Season
If you aren’t watching Netflix’s zomedy (zombie comedy) Santa Clarita Diet, then I might question your tastes. The series a gore-filled, fun ride. And Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant are a great fit. Fans will be happy to learn that the hit series has been renewed for season 3! Slated to return in 2019, the third season will feature 10 episodes. In the meantime, you can catch up on the first two seasons now streaming on Netflix (or here). The series follows real estate couple Joel and Shela Hammond struggle to keep things together for themselves and their daughter (Liv Hewson) as Shela struggles with a taste for human flesh and their search to find a cure. Season 1 Trailer: Season 2 Trailer:
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Jordan Peele Reveals The Title Of His Next Genre Film And More
Jordan Peele made his directorial debut with the socially conscious film Get Out. Today, via his social media sites, Peele announced the title of its successor, Us. Sources told Variety that Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther) and Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale) are in negotiations for two of the lead roles. Us will be the first project under his and his company Monkeypaw Productions’ first-look deal with Universal Pictures. The deal was inked following its box office run that landed it the number one spot on most movie lists and glowing reviews from critics and viewers alike. Peele even scored an Oscar nomination for best original screenplay. While the plot is still being kept under wraps, we do know that the film will open in theaters in March of 2019. Peele will both write and direct Us, as well as produce it under his Monkeypaw Productions banner. Sean McKittrick and Jason Blum will also produce. We’ll keep you posted. https://twitter.com/JordanPeele/status/994004752466767872
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Get Lost In The Trailer For ‘Missing In Greenwood’
Irish director Stephen Patrick Kenny (The Pigman Murders, Captive) returns for his next hunt in the woods with the thriller Missing in Greenwood. In the thriller, three friends venture to the Greenwood forest in hope of a good time but now must rely on each other for survival as what lurks behind them isn’t exactly what it seems. Tony Denham (The Football Factory), Mark Hutchinson (The Pigman Murders), and Bernie Coen (Captive) star. Paul Thomas Faherty, Michael Corcoran, Seamus Curran, Thomas McCormick, Jessie O’Regan, Donncha Kearney, James Moore, James Fahey, Ronan O Grady, and Richard Morrison co-star. Ireland’s Hood Up Films and H-Block Productions produced. Missing in Greenwood is set to be unleashed later this year. We’ll keep you posted.
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‘The Quake’ Leaves Cannes Shaking And Disaster Fans Eager For Its August Release
From the producers of the amazing disaster movie The Wave (review) comes The Quake (aka Skjelvet), acquired by Magnolia Pictures at Cannes. Directed by Roar Uthaug, The Wave, which was labeled the first disaster flick from Norway, was not your average, run-of-the-mill disaster film. Instead of focusing on the physical destruction, it focused more on the emotional turmoil the characters were experiencing. It also didn’t hurt that film looked amazing. Screen Daily has reported that the John Andreas Anderson-directed, $6.4 million project was inspired by a real-life event, the earthquake that shook Oslo in 1904 that took the lives of 145 people. The Wave stars Kristoffer Joner, Ane Dahl Torp, Jonas Hoff Oftebro will also be starring in The Quake. Katherine Thorborg Johansen, Edith Haagenrud-Sande, and Ravdeep Singh Bajwa will be co-starring. The Quake will arrive in Norway on August 30, 2018, followed by its US release later this year.
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New ‘Revenge’ Trailer Takes Aim At Rude Men Ahead Of Release
Coralie Fargeat’s blood-soaked, action-packed festival favorite Revenge is coming to theaters and arriving on VOD via Shudder and Neon this week followed by its release on Shudder’s streaming service this Fall. To celebrate, they have unveiled a new trailer that takes aim at misogynistic men who like talk trash on YouTube. In the film, “Jen (Matilda Lutz) is enjoying a romantic getaway with her wealthy boyfriend which is suddenly disrupted when his sleazy friends arrive for an unannounced hunting trip. Tension mounts in the house until the situation abruptly––and viciously––intensifies, culminating in a shocking act that leaves Jen left for dead. Unfortunately for her assailants, Jen survives and reemerges with a relentless, wrathful intent: revenge.” Lutz stars alongside Kevin Janssens, Vincent Colombe, and Guillaume Bouchède. Witness a woman’s Revenge in theaters or on VOD on May 11, 2018.
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‘Killer Klowns From Outer Space’ Special Event Happening This May
To celebrate the approaching 30th anniversary of Killer Klowns From Outer Space the film’s composer, John Massari, is bringing it to life with a live-to-picture concert, Bacchanalian circus celebration and fan tribute to Hollywood on May 19th. The film will be screened at the storied Montalbàn Theater with the musical score performed live by The Hollywood Chamber Orchestra. But that’s not all. In addition, on May 18th, Varèse Sarabande Records will release Killer Klowns from Outer Space: Reimagined, a new recording of the soundtrack on CD and LP featuring the film’s original synth score performed by members of The Hollywood Chamber Orchestra, including a guest performance by composer Bear McCreary (‘The Walking Dead’, ’10 Cloverfield Lane’, ‘Battlestar Galactica’), and new orchestrations from composer John Massari and more. You can get your tickets HERE. When: Saturday, May 19th Where: The Montalbán Theatre, 1615 Vine Street, Los Angeles CA 90028 Parking: Paid public parking is available one door north of The Montalbán
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Oscar Winner Gary Oldman Set To Star In Thriller ‘The Bayou’
Oscar Winner Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) and Dylan O’Brien (Teen Wolf) are starring in The Bayou, the story of a hitman (Oldman) who is determined to rescue a young woman from being sold by human traffickers, Deadline reports. In the film, an aging mob hitman named Tickie Bordeaux (Oldman) is mentoring a dangerous young protege named Ceto (O’Brien) who lost his kid sister to the criminal underworld. They work for crime boss Emmeline, who operates out of a gentleman’s club in the French Quarter. When Ceto secretly spares a runaway named Billie, the girl follows Ceto and begs for his help, setting him on a violent collision course with his bosses. Penned by Point Break writer W. Peter Iliff, Gary Fleder (Runaway Jury) is in talks to direct. Natalie Burn (interview) (The Expendables 3) is producing under her banner Born to Burn Films along with Rob Van Norden (Olympus Has Fallen). Trevor Short,
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Stay On The Beach ‘Great White’ Is Coming – From The Producer Of ‘The Reef’
This summer the sharks are circling. We’ve got The Meg coming and now news has come that Great White swimming towards us. Altitude Film Sales has snagged the international rights to the movie about a killer Great White and will take it to Cannes this week, Deadline is reporting. “Michael Boughen’s (Killer Elite) screenplay charts how a blissful tourist trip quickly turns into a nightmare when five passengers on a seaplane become stranded miles from shore. In a desperate bid for survival, the group tries to make it to land before they either run out of supplies or are taken by the man-eating sharks lurking just beneath the surface.” Directed by Martin Wilson, Great White is from producer Michael Robertson, who is no stranger to aquatic horror, he also produced 2010’s The Reef. Neal Kingston (Nerve), Chris Veerhuis (Breath) is also producing with Robert Slaviero serving as executive producer. Filming is set to begin later this year.
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Tenacious D Announces Sequel To ‘The Pick Of Destiny’!
Fans of Jack Black, Kyle Gass, their band Tenacious D, and their movie The Pick of Destiny, are about to lose their shit! After 12 years we are finally getting a sequel! That’s right, a sequel! During the band’s performance at the Shaky Knees Music Festival on Sunday Jack Black announced that the movie will be out this October, COS reports. I don’t know where you’ll be able to see it, but we have decided that it’s happening and it’s coming out,” Black said to the crowd. Released in November of 2006, the film, while not drawing a crowd at the box office ($8.2 Million), the movie quickly became a cult classic amongst fans. In the movie, to become the greatest band of all time, two slacker, rocker-wannabes who call themselves “Tenacious D”, sets out on a quest to steal a legendary guitar pick that bestows incredible skills to its owner. The Two must face a horde of challenges during
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