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Vincent D’Onofrio And Kim Coates To Star In Syfy’s New Series GHOST WARS
Syfy has announced a new series, titled Ghost Wars. The title snags your attention doesn’t it? What is really interesting is the fantastic cast which includes Vincent D’Onofrio (Daredevil, Rings), musician/actor Meatloaf (Fight Club, Rocky Horror Picture Show), Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy, Officer Downe), Kristen Lehman (The Killing, Chronicles of Riddick), with Avan Jogia (Twisted, Tut) starring as a lead character. Photo Credit: contactmusic.com The 13-episode series will center on a local outcast (Jogia) with psychic powers who must move past his personal demons to save a remote Alaskan town that is being overrun by paranormal forces, THR reports. Ghost Wars was created by Simon Barry, following his successful runs with Continuum and Van Helsing which aired on Syfy. Production was slated to begin in Vancouver on May 1st. Ghost Wars will premiere on Syfy in the US, as well as airing on Netflix internationally.
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BBC Developing A Victorian Era Series Adaption Of WAR OF THE WORLDS
BBC has announced several new upcoming series, including a three part series based on the novel The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells. Scheduled to enter production next year, the show will be set in the Victorian era. The series is penned by Peter Hartness (Doctor Who). Mammoth Studios’ Director of Production, Damien Timmer, has said that even though the book has been adapted several times before the series will be a fresh take on the classic, “no one has ever attempted to follow Wells and locate the story in Dorking at the turn of the century.” In the novel a narrator watches what he believes is a series of shooting stars that turn out to be metal cylinders carrying martian invaders.
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Writer-Director David Lynch Will Never Make Another Film
Brilliant Writer-director-producer David Lynch who has delivered so many amazing films and series, such as Mulholland Drive, The Elephant Man, Eraserhead and more, has announced he will never make another film. Lynch told the Sydney Morning Herald that Inland Empire (2006) was his final film and marks the end of his movie directing career. The Reason, he believes there is no longer a place for directors like him in the industry. Things changed a lot,” Lynch stated. “So many films were not doing well at the box office even though they might have been great films and the things that were doing well at the box office weren’t the things that I would want to do.” He was asked if he had made his last film, he paused and then said “Yes”. Lynch’s retirement from the film industry comes just before the premiere of his Twin Peaks revival arriving later this month on May 21, 2017. It is sad that
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Final Destination Creator’s Supernatural Series THE FEED Set To Begin Filming
Jeffrey Reddick who created and co-wrote Final Destination, has just sold his TV pilot, titled The Feed, to Hood River Entertainment. The series, based on an idea by Roy Crabaugh, was developed by Riddick and Stephen Twardokus, will soon begin filming, EW reports. Not only is the first season of the supernatural series all mapped out, they are already planning season two. “The Feed is a supernatural series about a demon, created by online hatred, negativity, and vitriol, that uses technology to manipulate, torment, and kill its victims. The plan is for each season to explore a different aspect of American culture, and bring to light characters’ deepest fears, as the demon grows stronger and stronger. In season 1, the demon infects the smart house of a prominent African-American family and exploits the insidious undercurrent of racism in their community to terrorize them and tear the family apart. Season 2 focuses on a middle-class, Christian family whose beliefs are warped
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Ridley Scott Has Spoken On The Fate Of Neill Blomkamp’s ALIEN 5
In 1979 Ridley Scott deftly merged the genres of horror and science fiction with his legendary film, Alien. Then 57 years later, Ellen Ripley would face off against the xenomorph threat again – and this time she’d have backup. OK it was actually only 7 years later that Jim Cameron, would continue on where Scott had left off with his sequel, Aliens. And although it’s more of a sci-fi action thriller and less horror, it has a definite place in the franchise and is a classic in its own right. Then there was Alien 3, the fork in the road so to speak. This third installment was left in the hands of rookie director, David Fincher, despite the fact that they didn’t really seem to trust him enough to direct it according to his vision. Fincher cited incessant studio intrusion as the biggest reason he not only couldn’t make the film he wanted, butr was also why he walked off
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New Monster Revealed By Creator For American Horror Story: Election
Since Ryan Murphy revealed that the next season of American Horror Story will have an “election” theme, theories of all sorts have been going around. In the past, the theme of the AHS season has been horror related, to some fans the election theme might be the scariest yet. Lets face it, the outcome of the presidential election is pretty terrifying. So far, here’s what we know: Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters will be returning alongside actors and actresses that are new to the usual cast including Scream Queens star Billie Lorde and Billy Eicher who have already been announced. We also know, thanks to Murphy, that Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will be portrayed in some capacity. Now, Murphy has broken his usual pattern of keeping everything a secret until the last possible moment and shared a terrifying sketch of one of the creatures that will appear in the upcoming season and it seems to be taking a
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A Family’s Weekend Goes To Hell In The Swedish Thriller SARGAD (WOUNDED)
From director Andres R. Ramos comes the Swedish horror-thriller Sargad (Wounded). Written by and starring Sarah Giercksky, the film centers on a family whose somber weekend turns into a fight for survival. The film centers on a Elina, a young woman who has driven to a remote cabin with her mother and younger sister to spread the ashes of her father. Soon after their arrival, the women encounter three brothers who turn their weekend into a living hell. Xander Turian, Jesper Hall, Krister “Twizz” Forsberg, Tindra Hedlund, Alicia Henriksson, Oscar Rusanen, and Brigitta Nrodh co-star. After Sargad makes its film festival rounds it will see release later this year by Bloody Fierce Productions, with English subtitles. For regular updates follow the film on Facebook.
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Plot Details For FOX’s Vampire Series THE PASSAGE Revealed
Back in January Fox ordered the pilot for the the vampire series The Passage. Now, Deadline is reporting that FOX has ordered a second script which is a good sign for the show and will help the series get off to a great start if FOX greenlights the series. The Passage, an adaption of Justin Cronin’s book trilogy, will begin production this summer and is one of two pilots FOX has picked up. The other series is The Beast. Marcos Siega will be in the director’s chair for the pilot which is being eyed for a midseason launch. Executive producer Liz Heldens revealed some of the series plot to Deadline. “The Passage” begins as a character-driven government conspiracy thriller that morphs into a post-apocalyptic saga with vampires. The series spans more than a century and focuses on a young girl named Amy who must save the human race.” Heldens said. Heldens executive produces alongside Matt Reeves, and Adam Kassan for
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Movie Review – Unspeakable Horrors:The Plan 9 Conspiracy Is A Zany And Campy Mockumentary
In 1956, Edward D. Wood Jr. began production on a film called Grave Robbers from Space. And even though it had been screened privately at the Carlton Theatre in Los Angeles in March 0f 1957, it wouldn’t be released until July of 1959 under it’s new title, Plan 9 from Outer Space. Over the years it has clawed its way to becoming a cult classic while still being saddled with the dubious honor(?) of being the worst film ever made. Of course over the years it has faced tough competition from films that threaten to overthrow the film from its throne of utter mediocrity. Such films vying for the lowest rung are Ishtar, Gigli, From Justin to Kelly, Grease 2, Glitter and Troll 2. The list could seriously go on and on, but these are these movies are knocking hard at the doors and windows trying to grab that crown. Now what was it that made Plan 9 so bad?
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Chris Pratt Teams Up With Teen For Fundraiser With Jurassic World 2 Tour As Prize
Star of Jurassic World and Jurassic World 2, Chris Pratt is doing something amazing and generous. Pratt has teamed up with 14-year-old Makenna Schwab who is a patient at Seattle’s Children’s Hospital for a fundraiser benefiting the hospital’s orthopedics department. But that’s not all, one donor will win a trip for four to the set of Jurassic World 2 in Hawaii. The two met last year and became fast friends, Jurassic World News reports. Makenna has been diagnosed with the rare connective tissue disorder called Larsen Syndrome. This amazing kid, who has suffered through over 15 surgeries, wants to help other children and raise awareness about her illness. [Makenna’s] wish is to help other kids in her situation…She’s extraordinary.” Chris Pratt says on a video on CrowdRise. Each donation of just $10 is an entry to win. The winner will receive a trip for four to Hawaii, round trip airfare, accommodations during their stay, and a sneak peek on Jurassic
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Vincent D’Onofrio And Kim Coates To Star In Syfy’s New Series GHOST WARS
Syfy has announced a new series, titled Ghost Wars. The title snags your attention doesn’t it? What is really interesting is the fantastic cast which includes Vincent D’Onofrio (Daredevil, Rings), musician/actor Meatloaf (Fight Club, Rocky Horror Picture Show), Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy, Officer Downe), Kristen Lehman (The Killing, Chronicles of Riddick), with Avan Jogia (Twisted, Tut) starring as a lead character. Photo Credit: contactmusic.com The 13-episode series will center on a local outcast (Jogia) with psychic powers who must move past his personal demons to save a remote Alaskan town that is being overrun by paranormal forces, THR reports. Ghost Wars was created by Simon Barry, following his successful runs with Continuum and Van Helsing which aired on Syfy. Production was slated to begin in Vancouver on May 1st. Ghost Wars will premiere on Syfy in the US, as well as airing on Netflix internationally.
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BBC Developing A Victorian Era Series Adaption Of WAR OF THE WORLDS
BBC has announced several new upcoming series, including a three part series based on the novel The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells. Scheduled to enter production next year, the show will be set in the Victorian era. The series is penned by Peter Hartness (Doctor Who). Mammoth Studios’ Director of Production, Damien Timmer, has said that even though the book has been adapted several times before the series will be a fresh take on the classic, “no one has ever attempted to follow Wells and locate the story in Dorking at the turn of the century.” In the novel a narrator watches what he believes is a series of shooting stars that turn out to be metal cylinders carrying martian invaders.
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Writer-Director David Lynch Will Never Make Another Film
Brilliant Writer-director-producer David Lynch who has delivered so many amazing films and series, such as Mulholland Drive, The Elephant Man, Eraserhead and more, has announced he will never make another film. Lynch told the Sydney Morning Herald that Inland Empire (2006) was his final film and marks the end of his movie directing career. The Reason, he believes there is no longer a place for directors like him in the industry. Things changed a lot,” Lynch stated. “So many films were not doing well at the box office even though they might have been great films and the things that were doing well at the box office weren’t the things that I would want to do.” He was asked if he had made his last film, he paused and then said “Yes”. Lynch’s retirement from the film industry comes just before the premiere of his Twin Peaks revival arriving later this month on May 21, 2017. It is sad that
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Final Destination Creator’s Supernatural Series THE FEED Set To Begin Filming
Jeffrey Reddick who created and co-wrote Final Destination, has just sold his TV pilot, titled The Feed, to Hood River Entertainment. The series, based on an idea by Roy Crabaugh, was developed by Riddick and Stephen Twardokus, will soon begin filming, EW reports. Not only is the first season of the supernatural series all mapped out, they are already planning season two. “The Feed is a supernatural series about a demon, created by online hatred, negativity, and vitriol, that uses technology to manipulate, torment, and kill its victims. The plan is for each season to explore a different aspect of American culture, and bring to light characters’ deepest fears, as the demon grows stronger and stronger. In season 1, the demon infects the smart house of a prominent African-American family and exploits the insidious undercurrent of racism in their community to terrorize them and tear the family apart. Season 2 focuses on a middle-class, Christian family whose beliefs are warped
Continue reading →
Ridley Scott Has Spoken On The Fate Of Neill Blomkamp’s ALIEN 5
In 1979 Ridley Scott deftly merged the genres of horror and science fiction with his legendary film, Alien. Then 57 years later, Ellen Ripley would face off against the xenomorph threat again – and this time she’d have backup. OK it was actually only 7 years later that Jim Cameron, would continue on where Scott had left off with his sequel, Aliens. And although it’s more of a sci-fi action thriller and less horror, it has a definite place in the franchise and is a classic in its own right. Then there was Alien 3, the fork in the road so to speak. This third installment was left in the hands of rookie director, David Fincher, despite the fact that they didn’t really seem to trust him enough to direct it according to his vision. Fincher cited incessant studio intrusion as the biggest reason he not only couldn’t make the film he wanted, butr was also why he walked off
Continue reading →
New Monster Revealed By Creator For American Horror Story: Election
Since Ryan Murphy revealed that the next season of American Horror Story will have an “election” theme, theories of all sorts have been going around. In the past, the theme of the AHS season has been horror related, to some fans the election theme might be the scariest yet. Lets face it, the outcome of the presidential election is pretty terrifying. So far, here’s what we know: Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters will be returning alongside actors and actresses that are new to the usual cast including Scream Queens star Billie Lorde and Billy Eicher who have already been announced. We also know, thanks to Murphy, that Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will be portrayed in some capacity. Now, Murphy has broken his usual pattern of keeping everything a secret until the last possible moment and shared a terrifying sketch of one of the creatures that will appear in the upcoming season and it seems to be taking a
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A Family’s Weekend Goes To Hell In The Swedish Thriller SARGAD (WOUNDED)
From director Andres R. Ramos comes the Swedish horror-thriller Sargad (Wounded). Written by and starring Sarah Giercksky, the film centers on a family whose somber weekend turns into a fight for survival. The film centers on a Elina, a young woman who has driven to a remote cabin with her mother and younger sister to spread the ashes of her father. Soon after their arrival, the women encounter three brothers who turn their weekend into a living hell. Xander Turian, Jesper Hall, Krister “Twizz” Forsberg, Tindra Hedlund, Alicia Henriksson, Oscar Rusanen, and Brigitta Nrodh co-star. After Sargad makes its film festival rounds it will see release later this year by Bloody Fierce Productions, with English subtitles. For regular updates follow the film on Facebook.
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Plot Details For FOX’s Vampire Series THE PASSAGE Revealed
Back in January Fox ordered the pilot for the the vampire series The Passage. Now, Deadline is reporting that FOX has ordered a second script which is a good sign for the show and will help the series get off to a great start if FOX greenlights the series. The Passage, an adaption of Justin Cronin’s book trilogy, will begin production this summer and is one of two pilots FOX has picked up. The other series is The Beast. Marcos Siega will be in the director’s chair for the pilot which is being eyed for a midseason launch. Executive producer Liz Heldens revealed some of the series plot to Deadline. “The Passage” begins as a character-driven government conspiracy thriller that morphs into a post-apocalyptic saga with vampires. The series spans more than a century and focuses on a young girl named Amy who must save the human race.” Heldens said. Heldens executive produces alongside Matt Reeves, and Adam Kassan for
Continue reading →
Movie Review – Unspeakable Horrors:The Plan 9 Conspiracy Is A Zany And Campy Mockumentary
In 1956, Edward D. Wood Jr. began production on a film called Grave Robbers from Space. And even though it had been screened privately at the Carlton Theatre in Los Angeles in March 0f 1957, it wouldn’t be released until July of 1959 under it’s new title, Plan 9 from Outer Space. Over the years it has clawed its way to becoming a cult classic while still being saddled with the dubious honor(?) of being the worst film ever made. Of course over the years it has faced tough competition from films that threaten to overthrow the film from its throne of utter mediocrity. Such films vying for the lowest rung are Ishtar, Gigli, From Justin to Kelly, Grease 2, Glitter and Troll 2. The list could seriously go on and on, but these are these movies are knocking hard at the doors and windows trying to grab that crown. Now what was it that made Plan 9 so bad?
Continue reading →
Chris Pratt Teams Up With Teen For Fundraiser With Jurassic World 2 Tour As Prize
Star of Jurassic World and Jurassic World 2, Chris Pratt is doing something amazing and generous. Pratt has teamed up with 14-year-old Makenna Schwab who is a patient at Seattle’s Children’s Hospital for a fundraiser benefiting the hospital’s orthopedics department. But that’s not all, one donor will win a trip for four to the set of Jurassic World 2 in Hawaii. The two met last year and became fast friends, Jurassic World News reports. Makenna has been diagnosed with the rare connective tissue disorder called Larsen Syndrome. This amazing kid, who has suffered through over 15 surgeries, wants to help other children and raise awareness about her illness. [Makenna’s] wish is to help other kids in her situation…She’s extraordinary.” Chris Pratt says on a video on CrowdRise. Each donation of just $10 is an entry to win. The winner will receive a trip for four to Hawaii, round trip airfare, accommodations during their stay, and a sneak peek on Jurassic
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