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Jaws 3D: The Third Dimension Is Cynema
Third Time’s A Charm Hey, weren’t you in Jaws 3? Why do they make shit like that?” — Fan to Dennis Quaid, star of Jaws 3D I’m going to say that while Jaws 3 is a bad film, it is not totally Cynema. The third shark film was planned as a spoof called Jaws 3, People 0. A script written by National Lampoon’s Vacation Matty Simmons and 16 Candles, Breakfast Club teen king John Hughes exists online. It was to be directed by Jaws ripoff artist Joe Dante of the cult film Piranha (remade as the fun Piranha 3D. How things have come full circle). When the producers of Jaws and Jaws 2, Richard Zanuck and David Brown were approached by Universal to produce a spoof as a third installment, they declined. “It would have been like fouling your own nest,” Brown said. Universal went forward anyway. According to the Jaws 3D.com blog, director Joe Alves revealed how he came
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Nana Gouvea, Eric Roberts And Tom Sizemore Star In ‘Black Wake’
Jeremiah Kipp will be directing the independent sci-fi thriller ‘Blake Lake’, which was written by Jerry Janda. Well known Brazilian actress Nana Gouvea will be making her English language debut in ‘Black Lake’ and will star along side Eric Roberts, Tom Sizemore, Rich Graff, Jeremy Beauchamp, Jeremy Fernandez, Kaylin Iannon and Kelly Rae LeGault. In the film Specialists meet in a top-secret facility to investigate a series of mysterious deaths that are occurring on the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. When one scientist examines the video evidence, she comes to realize that the suspected parasite may actually be something much older and more dangerous than anyone could have guessed. Now she must convince her colleagues of the real danger before an ancient being rises from the sea to bring death to the world. ‘Black Wave’ began filming in July. The filmmakers have put together an early teaser, which is to be followed by a full trailer in September.
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‘Wolf Creek’ Getting A Show And A New Sequel
It was recently announced that the Aussie horror movie ‘Wolf Creek’ was getting a TV spin-off this year. Now there is word that ‘Wolf Creek’ will also be getting a third movie installment, with director Greg McLean back behind the camera for both the show and the movie sequel. The movie’s star John Jarratt, who plays demented killer Mick Taylor, told the website Manly Movie that “It’s being developed, should shoot it next year. Great plot – secret of course.” The ‘Wolf Creek’ movies follow a maniac bushman Mick Taylor, who preys upon backpackers and stranded motorists in the remote outback. The TV series also stars John Jarratt in the role of Mick. ‘Wolf Creek’ (2005) Trailer ‘Wolf Creek’ 2 (2013) Trailer
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POD In Theaters This August
After a brother and sister, Ed and Lyla, receive a cryptic message from their brother, they head to their family’s isolated lake house for an intervention. They aren’t prepared for the horror that awaits them at them snowy, ransacked lodge. When they see what he has locked in the basement, the realize their brother isn’t quite as crazy as they thought. ‘POD’ was written and directed by Mickey Keating and stars Lauren Ashley Carter (The Woman), Dean Cates (Ritual) and Larry Fessenden (You’re Next). ‘POD’ opens in select AMC theaters via Vertical Entertainment on August 28th .
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‘The Mummy’ Is Coming Back To Life In A New Universal Adaption
We reported last year that Universal will be remaking all of their classic monster movies. Plans are already in place for a ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon‘ remake, but also an adaption of ‘The Mummy’. ‘The Mummy’ is set to be released on March 23, 2017 and will be direct by Alex Kurtzman, with the screen play written by Jon Spaihts, who worked on the movie ‘Prometheus’. The original ‘The Mummy’ movie was released in 1932 in black and white and starred Boris Karloff. In 1999 another version of ‘The Mummy’ was released, directed by Stephen Sommers and starring Brandon Frazier, which ended in a four movie franchise. In both the original and 1999 movie the Mummy stalks a beautiful woman, who he thinks is the reincarnation of his lost love. There is no word yet if the new version will follow the same story. Universal has made the statement that the new movie will be both action packed and
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Artist Spotlight: Angel M. Velasquez
This week’s Spotlight Artist is Angel M. Velasquez. Angel was born and raised in New York City. He currently resides in Farmington, NM after retiring from active duty in the U.S. Navy after 22 years of service. He makes time to sketch, doodle, paint, and compose other works of art whenever he gets the chance. He has been collecting comic related stuff all his life and is also currently working on drawing some comic books of his own. I was originally drawn to the artwork of Angel Velasquez because of his sketches of pop-culture figures, comic, and movie artwork. Angel is a truly talented artist whose works cover many genres and mediums. He has sketched iconic figures such as DC Comics’ Deadman and Lion-O from Thundercats, among many others. His artwork is also inspired by classic horror movies such as Blade, Predator, and Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead. Angel has also created many other horror related pieces, including: Cthulhu, Werewolves,
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The Nerdist Presents: The Hive
The Nerdist’s (headed by Chris Hardwick) first acquisition is the upcoming film ‘The Hive’. In the movie Adam (Gabriel Basso) is suffering from amnesia after witnessing a plane crash. He fights to remember who he is and what happened in time to save the love of his life, Kate(Kathryn Prescott), from the virus that is infecting them. David Yarovesky, who co-wrote ‘The Hive’ along side Will Honley, directs this intense horror film. Stephen Blackehart, Alexandra Grossi, Aurelia Scheppers and Julia Tilden also star in ‘The Hive’, which was called “The most horrifying and disgusting love story ever.” by ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ director James Gunn. Don’t worry, you won’t have to wait long to see ‘The Hive’, it will be out later this year.
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‘Ouija 2’ Has Found It’s Director And It’s Star
The sequel to 2014’s supernatural thriller ‘Ouija’ has found it’s director. Flanagan is not only directing the sequel, but is also co-writing the movie’s script along with Jeff Howard. Flanagan and Howard have teamed up before, with 2014’s ‘Oculus’. Annalise Basso has signed as the star of ‘Ouija 2’. Basso will play the role of a young girl grieving the loss of her father. Basso is no stranger the Flanagan and Howard, she appeared in ‘Oculus’ as well. The sequel will once again revolve around a Ouija Board. Unlike in the first movie, this board is has been described as “ancient”. Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller will producing for Blumhouse Productions. Brian Goldner and Stephen Davis will produce under Hasbro and Trevor Macy will produce under the Intrepid Pictures’ banner. Sara Scott will oversee the movie for Universal. In the first ‘Ouija’ a group of friends come together to try to communicate with their friend who has recently
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Jaws the Worst
A Picture is Worth A Thousand Reviews The picture above is a series of stills from the ending of “Jaws The Revenge.” People rip on Ed Wood’s hubcaps and pie tin flying saucer’s in his “Plan 9 From Outer Space.” However, Wood had about 200 bucks for his effects budget. “Jaws The Revenge” had about six million and you get what’s in that picture? Cynema: The cynical contempt for an audience in the making of product that is devoid of creativity, passion, production value or respect while having the financial and creative means to do better. This Time It’s Ridiculous…Imagine you are sitting in an office at Universal Studios. You approve film projects pitched to you. Here’s the challenge. Without any knowledge of the previous Jaws films, someone pitches you the plot for a fourth installment to the famous shark series. Would you or wouldn’t you give 20 million dollars to make this movie? Here’s the pitch: “We get Lorraine
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The Past Comes Back To Haunt A ‘Girl In The Woods’
When a man is accidentally killed, his girlfriend is left stranded in a remote area of the Appalachian Mountains, leaving her to struggle for survival against nature and her own inner demons as memories of her father’s suicide come flooding back. Jeremy Benson both wrote and directed ‘Girl in the Woods’. The film stars Juliet Reeves, Lee Perkins, Charisma Carpenter, Jeremy London, John Still and Shaun Elizabeth. The release date for this psychological thriller will soon be announced.
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Jaws 3D: The Third Dimension Is Cynema
Third Time’s A Charm Hey, weren’t you in Jaws 3? Why do they make shit like that?” — Fan to Dennis Quaid, star of Jaws 3D I’m going to say that while Jaws 3 is a bad film, it is not totally Cynema. The third shark film was planned as a spoof called Jaws 3, People 0. A script written by National Lampoon’s Vacation Matty Simmons and 16 Candles, Breakfast Club teen king John Hughes exists online. It was to be directed by Jaws ripoff artist Joe Dante of the cult film Piranha (remade as the fun Piranha 3D. How things have come full circle). When the producers of Jaws and Jaws 2, Richard Zanuck and David Brown were approached by Universal to produce a spoof as a third installment, they declined. “It would have been like fouling your own nest,” Brown said. Universal went forward anyway. According to the Jaws 3D.com blog, director Joe Alves revealed how he came
Continue reading →
Nana Gouvea, Eric Roberts And Tom Sizemore Star In ‘Black Wake’
Jeremiah Kipp will be directing the independent sci-fi thriller ‘Blake Lake’, which was written by Jerry Janda. Well known Brazilian actress Nana Gouvea will be making her English language debut in ‘Black Lake’ and will star along side Eric Roberts, Tom Sizemore, Rich Graff, Jeremy Beauchamp, Jeremy Fernandez, Kaylin Iannon and Kelly Rae LeGault. In the film Specialists meet in a top-secret facility to investigate a series of mysterious deaths that are occurring on the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. When one scientist examines the video evidence, she comes to realize that the suspected parasite may actually be something much older and more dangerous than anyone could have guessed. Now she must convince her colleagues of the real danger before an ancient being rises from the sea to bring death to the world. ‘Black Wave’ began filming in July. The filmmakers have put together an early teaser, which is to be followed by a full trailer in September.
Continue reading →
‘Wolf Creek’ Getting A Show And A New Sequel
It was recently announced that the Aussie horror movie ‘Wolf Creek’ was getting a TV spin-off this year. Now there is word that ‘Wolf Creek’ will also be getting a third movie installment, with director Greg McLean back behind the camera for both the show and the movie sequel. The movie’s star John Jarratt, who plays demented killer Mick Taylor, told the website Manly Movie that “It’s being developed, should shoot it next year. Great plot – secret of course.” The ‘Wolf Creek’ movies follow a maniac bushman Mick Taylor, who preys upon backpackers and stranded motorists in the remote outback. The TV series also stars John Jarratt in the role of Mick. ‘Wolf Creek’ (2005) Trailer ‘Wolf Creek’ 2 (2013) Trailer
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POD In Theaters This August
After a brother and sister, Ed and Lyla, receive a cryptic message from their brother, they head to their family’s isolated lake house for an intervention. They aren’t prepared for the horror that awaits them at them snowy, ransacked lodge. When they see what he has locked in the basement, the realize their brother isn’t quite as crazy as they thought. ‘POD’ was written and directed by Mickey Keating and stars Lauren Ashley Carter (The Woman), Dean Cates (Ritual) and Larry Fessenden (You’re Next). ‘POD’ opens in select AMC theaters via Vertical Entertainment on August 28th .
Continue reading →
‘The Mummy’ Is Coming Back To Life In A New Universal Adaption
We reported last year that Universal will be remaking all of their classic monster movies. Plans are already in place for a ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon‘ remake, but also an adaption of ‘The Mummy’. ‘The Mummy’ is set to be released on March 23, 2017 and will be direct by Alex Kurtzman, with the screen play written by Jon Spaihts, who worked on the movie ‘Prometheus’. The original ‘The Mummy’ movie was released in 1932 in black and white and starred Boris Karloff. In 1999 another version of ‘The Mummy’ was released, directed by Stephen Sommers and starring Brandon Frazier, which ended in a four movie franchise. In both the original and 1999 movie the Mummy stalks a beautiful woman, who he thinks is the reincarnation of his lost love. There is no word yet if the new version will follow the same story. Universal has made the statement that the new movie will be both action packed and
Continue reading →
Artist Spotlight: Angel M. Velasquez
This week’s Spotlight Artist is Angel M. Velasquez. Angel was born and raised in New York City. He currently resides in Farmington, NM after retiring from active duty in the U.S. Navy after 22 years of service. He makes time to sketch, doodle, paint, and compose other works of art whenever he gets the chance. He has been collecting comic related stuff all his life and is also currently working on drawing some comic books of his own. I was originally drawn to the artwork of Angel Velasquez because of his sketches of pop-culture figures, comic, and movie artwork. Angel is a truly talented artist whose works cover many genres and mediums. He has sketched iconic figures such as DC Comics’ Deadman and Lion-O from Thundercats, among many others. His artwork is also inspired by classic horror movies such as Blade, Predator, and Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead. Angel has also created many other horror related pieces, including: Cthulhu, Werewolves,
Continue reading →
The Nerdist Presents: The Hive
The Nerdist’s (headed by Chris Hardwick) first acquisition is the upcoming film ‘The Hive’. In the movie Adam (Gabriel Basso) is suffering from amnesia after witnessing a plane crash. He fights to remember who he is and what happened in time to save the love of his life, Kate(Kathryn Prescott), from the virus that is infecting them. David Yarovesky, who co-wrote ‘The Hive’ along side Will Honley, directs this intense horror film. Stephen Blackehart, Alexandra Grossi, Aurelia Scheppers and Julia Tilden also star in ‘The Hive’, which was called “The most horrifying and disgusting love story ever.” by ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ director James Gunn. Don’t worry, you won’t have to wait long to see ‘The Hive’, it will be out later this year.
Continue reading →
‘Ouija 2’ Has Found It’s Director And It’s Star
The sequel to 2014’s supernatural thriller ‘Ouija’ has found it’s director. Flanagan is not only directing the sequel, but is also co-writing the movie’s script along with Jeff Howard. Flanagan and Howard have teamed up before, with 2014’s ‘Oculus’. Annalise Basso has signed as the star of ‘Ouija 2’. Basso will play the role of a young girl grieving the loss of her father. Basso is no stranger the Flanagan and Howard, she appeared in ‘Oculus’ as well. The sequel will once again revolve around a Ouija Board. Unlike in the first movie, this board is has been described as “ancient”. Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller will producing for Blumhouse Productions. Brian Goldner and Stephen Davis will produce under Hasbro and Trevor Macy will produce under the Intrepid Pictures’ banner. Sara Scott will oversee the movie for Universal. In the first ‘Ouija’ a group of friends come together to try to communicate with their friend who has recently
Continue reading →
Jaws the Worst
A Picture is Worth A Thousand Reviews The picture above is a series of stills from the ending of “Jaws The Revenge.” People rip on Ed Wood’s hubcaps and pie tin flying saucer’s in his “Plan 9 From Outer Space.” However, Wood had about 200 bucks for his effects budget. “Jaws The Revenge” had about six million and you get what’s in that picture? Cynema: The cynical contempt for an audience in the making of product that is devoid of creativity, passion, production value or respect while having the financial and creative means to do better. This Time It’s Ridiculous…Imagine you are sitting in an office at Universal Studios. You approve film projects pitched to you. Here’s the challenge. Without any knowledge of the previous Jaws films, someone pitches you the plot for a fourth installment to the famous shark series. Would you or wouldn’t you give 20 million dollars to make this movie? Here’s the pitch: “We get Lorraine
Continue reading →
The Past Comes Back To Haunt A ‘Girl In The Woods’
When a man is accidentally killed, his girlfriend is left stranded in a remote area of the Appalachian Mountains, leaving her to struggle for survival against nature and her own inner demons as memories of her father’s suicide come flooding back. Jeremy Benson both wrote and directed ‘Girl in the Woods’. The film stars Juliet Reeves, Lee Perkins, Charisma Carpenter, Jeremy London, John Still and Shaun Elizabeth. The release date for this psychological thriller will soon be announced.
Continue reading →