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Blu-Ray Review: “American Gods: Season Three” Is A Must Have

“American Gods” season three is arriving today on Blu-ray and Digital, from Lionsgate and it’s a must-have! Season three, one of the best seasons so far, finds gods of old and new on the brink of war. Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle) has discovered that Mr. Wednesday (aka Odin) (Ian McShane) is in reality his father. As he copes with the discovery he sets out to find his own path with the help of ancestors, the Orishas. When he lands in the small snowy town of Lakeside, Wisconsin he discovers the town’s bloody secret and must choose between divinity and humanity. This season turns up the drama as we watch Shadow Moon go through a gambit of emotions. Shadow Moon has been through so much. Whittle does not disappoint. As with the previous seasons he puts his whole heart into the role to make a character that you can’t help but cheer for. McShane, who is a Primetime Emmy Award winner,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 27, 2021
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“American Gods: Season Three” Coming To Blu-ray

Based on the massively popular novel by Neil Gaiman, one of the most-talked-about fantasy drama series “American Gods”: Season Three arrives on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital) and DVD this July from Lionsgate. Starring Ricky Whittle (TV’s “The 100,” “Hollyoaks,” “Single Ladies”), Golden Globe® Award winner and Primetime Emmy® Award nominee Ian McShane (Golden Globe®: 2005, Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama, TV’s “Deadwood”; Primetime Emmy® Award: 2005, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, TV’s “Deadwood”), Emily Browning (Sucker Punch, Sleeping Beauty, TV’s “The Affair”), Pablo Schreiber (TV’s “Orange Is the New Black,” “Law & Order: SVU,” 13 Hours), and Crispin Glover (Back to the Future, Alice in Wonderland, Willard). “American Gods”: Season Three Blu-ray and DVD will be available for a price of $34.97 and $34.98, respectively. In Season three of this fantastic series, “dangerous secrets intensify the inevitable war building between the Old Gods of mythology and the New Gods of technology. When Shadow Moon discovers that

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 8, 2021
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Crispin Glover Starring In New Series “Red Bird Lane” From “Hannibal” Director

Crispin Glover (“American Gods”), who recently appeared as the hooded figure in Smiley Face Killers has signed on to star as a series regular in HBO Max’s psychological thriller series “Red Bird Lane.” The series, directed by “Hannibal’s” David Slade, and “follows eight strangers who arrive at an isolated house, all for different reasons. Upon their mysterious and coincidental arrival, the strangers realize that something sinister and terrifying awaits them. Glover will play Jonah, a bad man who arrives at the mysterious house in the center of the thriller for money.” Deadline is reporting that the cast also includes James Urbaniak, Jamie Clayton, Rya Kihlstedt, Susan Sarandon, Kiersey Clemons, and Grantham Coleman as recurring characters with Damon Dayoub making a cameo. Sara Gran (“Southland”) wrote the script.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 19, 2020
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An Interview With Damian Kindler, Series Creator Of Netflix’s “October Faction”

Netflix’s new series “October Faction” has it all, action, monsters, love, drama, magic. The series’ creator Damian Kindler (“American Gods”, “Sleepy Hollow”) took us inside the series and it’s making during our interview, which I’d love to share with you. Based on the graphic novel by Steve Niles, the series follows a family of monster hunters and their teen twins who discover that their parents are monster hunters which sends their lives spiraling into chaos. “October Faction” is produced by High Park Entertainment in association with IDW Entertainment. IDW Entertainment is the worldwide distributor (excluding Canada) for the series. “October Faction” builds on the success of IDW Publishing’s comic book series written by Steve Niles. Horror Fuel: “I’ve been watching October Faction. I’m really digging it. How difficult was it to adapt the series from the books?” Damian Kindler: “When you are doing something with this much story involved, you want as much time and as much money as possible

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 7, 2020
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Orlando Jones Fired From “American Gods” For Not Being Right “For Black America”

Orlando Jones who played the role of Mr. Nancy on the hit series “American Gods,” based on the Neil Gaiman novel, will not be returning for season 3. According to Jones, the series’ new showrunner Charles Eglee fired him because, in his opinion, the character isn’t right “for black America.” The news was shared via Jones’ Twitter account Saturday in an angry video alleging that Eglee decided that Orlando’s portrayal of the god sends “the wrong message for black America,” according to EW. I know ya’ll have Lots of questions about the firing,” Jones said. “As always, I promise to tell you the truth and nothing but,” According to the actor, he made significant writing and producing contributions during the second season after the original showrunners Bryan Fuller and Michael Green exited. There will be no more Mr. Nancy. Don’t let these motherf-ckers tell you they love Mr. Nancy. They don’t,” Jones stated in the video. “I’m not going to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 14, 2019
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Marilyn Manson Joins The Cast Of “American Gods”

Rocker Marilyn Manson has joined the beautiful people that make up the cast of Starz’s “American Gods” for the series’ third season, Deadline reports. Manson will play the blood-thirsty character Johan Wengren, a berserker and the lead singer of the Viking death metal band Blood Death. Engren and Blood Death are a source of power for Mr. Wednesday aka Odin (Ian McShane) during the upcoming war between the old gods and the new gods. Kind of great fit isn’t it? This won’t be Manson’s first role on the small screen. He has had roles on both “Salem” and the biker drama “Sons of Anarchy.” Season three of “American Gods” will premiere some time in 2020. Manson will be featured in a four-episode arc.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 18, 2019
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American Gods’ Orlando Jones Will Face ‘Dark Forces’ In Upcoming Horror Film

Today, Lexicon announced that they have cast actor Orlando Jones in Dark Forces, the third film from The Timber director Anthony O’Brien who co-wrote the script along with Lexicon co-founders and producers Mark Mathias (Doubting Thomas) and Justin Foia (Point Defiance). In Dark Forces, “While recovering from brain surgery at a rehabilitation center, acclaimed monster movie director Jerry Graves (Jones) becomes haunted by the ghastly creatures and grisly scenes of his own horror films.” It’s a huge honor to be directing Dark Forces in and of itself, but to have Orlando Jones as the lead is beyond thrilling,” says O’Brien. “Building the film around him was the easiest decision I could make. Orlando’s multi-talented and intellectually stimulating performances speak for themselves; his turn as ‘Mr. Nancy’ on STARZ’ American Gods provides a perfect example of this. His contribution to DARK FORCES will allow the audience to experience a thoughtful energy and voice that old (and new) fans of the genre

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 6, 2019
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“American Gods” Renewed For Its Third Season

The second season of “American Gods” has just gotten underway and much to the delight of fans has just been renewed by Starz. The series will also have a new showrunner for the third season, “The Walking Dead’s” Charles Eglee, Deadline is reporting. “Audiences continue to worship at the altar of ‘American Gods’ and we are excited to be able to announce to all the true believers that there is more of this fantastical series to come,” Starz programming boss Carmi Zlotnik said today. “With Chic at the helm, the invaluable insight and contributions of Neil Gaiman and the undeniable talent of this dedicated cast and crew, we know that the show will continue to deliver on the vision and promise laid out in the novel.” The series stars Ricky Whittle and Ian McShane and is adapted from Neil Gaiman’s best-selling novel about a war between the Old Gods and the New Gods. “We were forged in God’s image, but

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 18, 2019
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There’s A War Brewing In The “American Gods” Season 2 Trailer

Starz had unveiled the trailer for season two of “American Gods” which returns this March. The trailer reveals a war brewing between the Gods of old and the new. We also get a look at some of the new characters including those played Sakina Jaffrey and Dean Winters. According to Starz, this season, the series, based on Neil Gaiman‘s writings, will move “inexorably toward crisis point as the destinies of gods and men collide.” “American Gods” stars Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, Crispin Glover, Orlando Jones, Emily Browning, Pablo Schreiber, Yetide Badaki, Bruce Langley, Mouse Kraish, Omid Abtahi, and Demore Barnes. Along with Jaffrey and Winters, Devery Jacobs and Kahyun Kim, with Cloris Leachman and Peter Stormare will be guest starring. Bryan Fuller and Michael Green has been replaced as showrunners by Jesse Alexander. Craig Cegielski, Stefanie Berk, David Slade, Adam Kane, and Gaiman also serve as executive producers. Season Two of “American Gods” premieres on March 10, 2019, on Starz.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 20, 2019
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Premiere Date Announced For American Gods’ Second Season

Fans have been eagerly awaiting news on “American Gods” since it held its season one finale over a year ago. Today, we can report that Starz has just announced the premiere date for season 2 as March 10, 2019. According to Neil Gaiman, whose novel the series is based on, season 2 will be even darker and more dangerous. Ricky Whittle returns as Shadow Moon. Ian McShane will reprise his role as Mr. Wednesday. Emily Browning, Pablo Schreiber, Crispin Glover, Bruce Langley, Yetide Badaki, Mousa Kraish, and Kahyun Kim will also be returning for season 2. In Season 2, “A council at the House on the Rock explodes into chaos, sending deities both Old and New on quests across America that will converge on Cairo, Illinois: forcing Shadow to carve out a place as a believer in this strange new world of living gods — a dark world where change demands commitment and faith requires terrible sacrifice. Meanwhile, the sinister

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2018

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Blu-Ray Review: “American Gods: Season Three” Is A Must Have

“American Gods” season three is arriving today on Blu-ray and Digital, from Lionsgate and it’s a must-have! Season three, one of the best seasons so far, finds gods of old and new on the brink of war. Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle) has discovered that Mr. Wednesday (aka Odin) (Ian McShane) is in reality his father. As he copes with the discovery he sets out to find his own path with the help of ancestors, the Orishas. When he lands in the small snowy town of Lakeside, Wisconsin he discovers the town’s bloody secret and must choose between divinity and humanity. This season turns up the drama as we watch Shadow Moon go through a gambit of emotions. Shadow Moon has been through so much. Whittle does not disappoint. As with the previous seasons he puts his whole heart into the role to make a character that you can’t help but cheer for. McShane, who is a Primetime Emmy Award winner,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 27, 2021
Horror Fuel

“American Gods: Season Three” Coming To Blu-ray

Based on the massively popular novel by Neil Gaiman, one of the most-talked-about fantasy drama series “American Gods”: Season Three arrives on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital) and DVD this July from Lionsgate. Starring Ricky Whittle (TV’s “The 100,” “Hollyoaks,” “Single Ladies”), Golden Globe® Award winner and Primetime Emmy® Award nominee Ian McShane (Golden Globe®: 2005, Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama, TV’s “Deadwood”; Primetime Emmy® Award: 2005, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, TV’s “Deadwood”), Emily Browning (Sucker Punch, Sleeping Beauty, TV’s “The Affair”), Pablo Schreiber (TV’s “Orange Is the New Black,” “Law & Order: SVU,” 13 Hours), and Crispin Glover (Back to the Future, Alice in Wonderland, Willard). “American Gods”: Season Three Blu-ray and DVD will be available for a price of $34.97 and $34.98, respectively. In Season three of this fantastic series, “dangerous secrets intensify the inevitable war building between the Old Gods of mythology and the New Gods of technology. When Shadow Moon discovers that

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 8, 2021
Horror Fuel

Crispin Glover Starring In New Series “Red Bird Lane” From “Hannibal” Director

Crispin Glover (“American Gods”), who recently appeared as the hooded figure in Smiley Face Killers has signed on to star as a series regular in HBO Max’s psychological thriller series “Red Bird Lane.” The series, directed by “Hannibal’s” David Slade, and “follows eight strangers who arrive at an isolated house, all for different reasons. Upon their mysterious and coincidental arrival, the strangers realize that something sinister and terrifying awaits them. Glover will play Jonah, a bad man who arrives at the mysterious house in the center of the thriller for money.” Deadline is reporting that the cast also includes James Urbaniak, Jamie Clayton, Rya Kihlstedt, Susan Sarandon, Kiersey Clemons, and Grantham Coleman as recurring characters with Damon Dayoub making a cameo. Sara Gran (“Southland”) wrote the script.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 19, 2020
Horror Fuel

An Interview With Damian Kindler, Series Creator Of Netflix’s “October Faction”

Netflix’s new series “October Faction” has it all, action, monsters, love, drama, magic. The series’ creator Damian Kindler (“American Gods”, “Sleepy Hollow”) took us inside the series and it’s making during our interview, which I’d love to share with you. Based on the graphic novel by Steve Niles, the series follows a family of monster hunters and their teen twins who discover that their parents are monster hunters which sends their lives spiraling into chaos. “October Faction” is produced by High Park Entertainment in association with IDW Entertainment. IDW Entertainment is the worldwide distributor (excluding Canada) for the series. “October Faction” builds on the success of IDW Publishing’s comic book series written by Steve Niles. Horror Fuel: “I’ve been watching October Faction. I’m really digging it. How difficult was it to adapt the series from the books?” Damian Kindler: “When you are doing something with this much story involved, you want as much time and as much money as possible

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 7, 2020
Horror Fuel

Orlando Jones Fired From “American Gods” For Not Being Right “For Black America”

Orlando Jones who played the role of Mr. Nancy on the hit series “American Gods,” based on the Neil Gaiman novel, will not be returning for season 3. According to Jones, the series’ new showrunner Charles Eglee fired him because, in his opinion, the character isn’t right “for black America.” The news was shared via Jones’ Twitter account Saturday in an angry video alleging that Eglee decided that Orlando’s portrayal of the god sends “the wrong message for black America,” according to EW. I know ya’ll have Lots of questions about the firing,” Jones said. “As always, I promise to tell you the truth and nothing but,” According to the actor, he made significant writing and producing contributions during the second season after the original showrunners Bryan Fuller and Michael Green exited. There will be no more Mr. Nancy. Don’t let these motherf-ckers tell you they love Mr. Nancy. They don’t,” Jones stated in the video. “I’m not going to

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 14, 2019
Horror Fuel

Marilyn Manson Joins The Cast Of “American Gods”

Rocker Marilyn Manson has joined the beautiful people that make up the cast of Starz’s “American Gods” for the series’ third season, Deadline reports. Manson will play the blood-thirsty character Johan Wengren, a berserker and the lead singer of the Viking death metal band Blood Death. Engren and Blood Death are a source of power for Mr. Wednesday aka Odin (Ian McShane) during the upcoming war between the old gods and the new gods. Kind of great fit isn’t it? This won’t be Manson’s first role on the small screen. He has had roles on both “Salem” and the biker drama “Sons of Anarchy.” Season three of “American Gods” will premiere some time in 2020. Manson will be featured in a four-episode arc.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 18, 2019
Horror Fuel

American Gods’ Orlando Jones Will Face ‘Dark Forces’ In Upcoming Horror Film

Today, Lexicon announced that they have cast actor Orlando Jones in Dark Forces, the third film from The Timber director Anthony O’Brien who co-wrote the script along with Lexicon co-founders and producers Mark Mathias (Doubting Thomas) and Justin Foia (Point Defiance). In Dark Forces, “While recovering from brain surgery at a rehabilitation center, acclaimed monster movie director Jerry Graves (Jones) becomes haunted by the ghastly creatures and grisly scenes of his own horror films.” It’s a huge honor to be directing Dark Forces in and of itself, but to have Orlando Jones as the lead is beyond thrilling,” says O’Brien. “Building the film around him was the easiest decision I could make. Orlando’s multi-talented and intellectually stimulating performances speak for themselves; his turn as ‘Mr. Nancy’ on STARZ’ American Gods provides a perfect example of this. His contribution to DARK FORCES will allow the audience to experience a thoughtful energy and voice that old (and new) fans of the genre

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 6, 2019
Horror Fuel

“American Gods” Renewed For Its Third Season

The second season of “American Gods” has just gotten underway and much to the delight of fans has just been renewed by Starz. The series will also have a new showrunner for the third season, “The Walking Dead’s” Charles Eglee, Deadline is reporting. “Audiences continue to worship at the altar of ‘American Gods’ and we are excited to be able to announce to all the true believers that there is more of this fantastical series to come,” Starz programming boss Carmi Zlotnik said today. “With Chic at the helm, the invaluable insight and contributions of Neil Gaiman and the undeniable talent of this dedicated cast and crew, we know that the show will continue to deliver on the vision and promise laid out in the novel.” The series stars Ricky Whittle and Ian McShane and is adapted from Neil Gaiman’s best-selling novel about a war between the Old Gods and the New Gods. “We were forged in God’s image, but

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 18, 2019
Horror Fuel

There’s A War Brewing In The “American Gods” Season 2 Trailer

Starz had unveiled the trailer for season two of “American Gods” which returns this March. The trailer reveals a war brewing between the Gods of old and the new. We also get a look at some of the new characters including those played Sakina Jaffrey and Dean Winters. According to Starz, this season, the series, based on Neil Gaiman‘s writings, will move “inexorably toward crisis point as the destinies of gods and men collide.” “American Gods” stars Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, Crispin Glover, Orlando Jones, Emily Browning, Pablo Schreiber, Yetide Badaki, Bruce Langley, Mouse Kraish, Omid Abtahi, and Demore Barnes. Along with Jaffrey and Winters, Devery Jacobs and Kahyun Kim, with Cloris Leachman and Peter Stormare will be guest starring. Bryan Fuller and Michael Green has been replaced as showrunners by Jesse Alexander. Craig Cegielski, Stefanie Berk, David Slade, Adam Kane, and Gaiman also serve as executive producers. Season Two of “American Gods” premieres on March 10, 2019, on Starz.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 20, 2019
Horror Fuel

Premiere Date Announced For American Gods’ Second Season

Fans have been eagerly awaiting news on “American Gods” since it held its season one finale over a year ago. Today, we can report that Starz has just announced the premiere date for season 2 as March 10, 2019. According to Neil Gaiman, whose novel the series is based on, season 2 will be even darker and more dangerous. Ricky Whittle returns as Shadow Moon. Ian McShane will reprise his role as Mr. Wednesday. Emily Browning, Pablo Schreiber, Crispin Glover, Bruce Langley, Yetide Badaki, Mousa Kraish, and Kahyun Kim will also be returning for season 2. In Season 2, “A council at the House on the Rock explodes into chaos, sending deities both Old and New on quests across America that will converge on Cairo, Illinois: forcing Shadow to carve out a place as a believer in this strange new world of living gods — a dark world where change demands commitment and faith requires terrible sacrifice. Meanwhile, the sinister

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2018
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