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‘Candyman’ Actress Virginia Madsen Joins “Swamp Thing”

Candyman actress Virginia Madsen has joined DC’s “Swamp Thing” series as a lead character, Deadline is reporting. Madsen will be playing the role of Maria Sunderland, a woman married to local businessman Avery Sunderland. Madsen joins the cast that already includes Crystal Reed, Jeryl Prescott, Jennifer Beals, Maria Sten, and Crystal Reed, with Friday the 13th‘s Derek Mears playing the title character based on the comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. Written by Mark Verheiden and Gary Dauberman, the series follows Abby Arcane (Reed) as she investigates what appears to be a deadly swamp-born virus plaguing a small town in Louisiana, but soon she discovers that the swamp is filled with supernatural secrets. “Swamp Thing“, arriving in 2019 on the DC Universe service, is produced by James Wan under his Atomic Monster banner along with Warner Bros. Television.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 2, 2018
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“Walking Dead” Actress Joins “Swamp Thing”

DC’s upcoming “Swamp Thing” continues to add cast for the James Wan-produced series. The latest addition is “The Walking Dead” actress Jeryl Prescott who is set to play Madame Xanadu, a blind fortune teller with a mysterious past, Deadline reports. Prescott joins the previously announced cast that includes Jennifer Beals, Maria Sten, and Crystal Reed. Friday the 13th‘s Derek Mears is playing the title character. The series is based on the comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and Gary Dauberman (IT) are writing the script. “Swamp Thing” “centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 28, 2018
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The Warrens’ Daughter Is In Danger In ‘Annabelle 3’

Only yesterday we gave an update on The Conjuring 2 spin-off, The Crooked Man. Today, we have news about another spin-off of the franchise, Annabelle 3. McKenna Grace, who stars in the upcoming Netflix series “The Haunting of Hill House”, has been cast as one of the lead characters in New Line’s third Annabelle film, Deadline reports. Grace will play the role of Warrens’ young daughter who becomes the target of the possessed doll. Filming is set to begin next month on Annabelle 3 and will soon be announcing more cast members for the film whose official title is yet to be announced. Gary Dauberman who wrote The Nun and It: Chapter one and two will be making his directorial debut. James Wan will be producing alongside Peter Safran with Michael Clear executive producing. At Sandiego Comic Con, Dauberman stated about the film, “It really picks up with the Warrens bringing Annabelle to the place where it can really no

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 1, 2018
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The Next Film From ‘The Conjuring’ Universe Will Be Very Different

The Conjuring 2 spin-off The Nun has now arrived in theaters and James Wan is not wasting any time. Not only is a third Annabelle film on its way along with The Conjuring 3, but the plan for The Conjuring 2‘s next spin-off is also already in the works, The Crooked Man. We’ve reported on The Crooked Man‘s status several times in the past, but not much news has come our way lately, however, today we have an update to share with you. In several recent interviews, James Wan has stated that his goal with each spin-off is a very different tone from the other parts of the universe. We think we have a really exciting story. What we want to do, with The Conjuring universe, is we want each of our little offshoots to have a very different flavor, right? So, for example, Annabelle is the classic sort-of haunted doll subgenre. And with The Crooked Man, I would love

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 2018
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Jennifer Beals Joins “Swamp Thing”

DC’s upcoming “Swamp Things” series continues to announce new cast members. Variety is reporting that the latest addition is “Taken” actress Jennifer Beals who also starred in “The L Word”, Book of Eli, and The Grudge 2. Beals’ character Sheriff Lucilia Cable has been described as “tough as nails” with a fierce devotion to her son Matt and has sworn to protect the town of Marais, a community beset by strange forces. She joins Crystal Reed and Maria Sten. We reported back in September that Derek Mears (Friday the 13th, Dead Snow 2: Red vs Dead) has been announced as the title character. James Wan is producing the “R” rated series based on the DC comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman are penning “Swamp Thing“. Underworld director Lin Wiseman will direct the pilot episode. Verheiden and Dauberman are executive producing along with Atomic Monster’s James Wan

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 2018
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James Wan Boards The ‘Train To Busan’ Remake

As Yeon Sang-ho works on the sequel to 2016’s international hit Train to Busan, work has begun on the English-language remake. Deadline is reporting that horror heavy-hitter James Wan (The Conjuring franchise) has come on board to produce the remake written by Gary Dauberman (IT, The Nun). New Line went up against Paramount, Lionsgate, and Screen Gems and has won the bidding war for the rights to the movie. The South Korean original follows a group of passengers aboard a train who are fighting to survive a zombie outbreak while traveling from Seoul to Busan. At this time no director has been announced, but we’ll let you know when we learn more. In the meantime, check out the English trailer for the original which was loved by genre fans.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 26, 2018
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Derek Mears Starring As Swamp Thing In James Wan’s New DC Series

We reported last week that “Gotham” star Crystal Reed had joined the new “Swamp Thing” series from James Wan (The Conjuring franchise). Now, news has come the iconic creature has been cast. Derek Mears will play the role of the DC character. Who will play the human version of Swamp Thing, Dr. Alec Holland has yet to be announced. Mears is an incredibly talented actor who has starred in many horror films including Predators, Hatchet III, Freaks of Nature, Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead, and 2009’s Friday the 13th in which he played Jason Vorhees. The series, based on the DC comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, is penned by “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman. Underworld director Lin Wiseman will direct the pilot episode. “Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 12, 2018
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“Gotham” Star Joins James Wan’s “Swamp Thing”

James Wan‘s “Swamp Thing” series has begun casting. The first actress to join the cast is “Gotham” star Crystal Reed, who will play Abby Arcane, the love interest of Swamp Thing. The series, based on the DC comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, is penned by “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman. Underworld director Lin Wiseman will direct the pilot episode. “Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that the swamp holds mystical secrets, both horrifying and wondrous — and the potential love of her life may not be dead after all. Verheiden and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 7, 2018
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‘The Nun’ Will Be The First Released In ScreenX Format In Theaters

Corin Hardy‘s highly-anticipated horror film The Nun will soon arrive in theaters nationwide. But that’s not all, The Nun will also open in select theaters that will offer viewers an incredible experience unlike any other. The Nun will mark the first Hollywood film to be released in the panoramic ScreenX format. The gothic, atmospheric world of the film will be enhanced by the side walls of the auditorium, encompassing the audience with extended imagery, adding an additional layer of fear and suspense. ScreenX is the world’s first multi-projection theatre technology that provides moviegoers with a 270-degree panoramic viewing experience of a feature film by expanding the screen onto the side walls of the auditorium during key scenes. With ScreenX, moviegoers will experience Hollywood blockbusters in a unique and immersive way that brings them beyond the frame and into the film. ScreenX was created in 2012 by CJ CGV, part of South Korean conglomerate CJ Group, as one of the company’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 29, 2018
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James Wan’s ‘The Tommyknockers’ Adaptation Now Possesses “Exorcist” Writer

We reported back in March we told you that James Wan will be producing the upcoming new adaptation of Stephen King’s tale The Tommyknockers. Today, we have an update for you and it’s exciting! Jeremy Slater, who served as showrunner for “The Exorcist” series, has joined the team and will be writing, according to Variety. Wan will be producing along with Michael Clear, the same team who is behind The Nun. Roy Lee (IT) will executive produce along with Larry Sanitsky, who also executive produced the original 1993 mini-series’ (trailer below). The story tells of, “a town in Maine that falls under the influence of a dangerous gas from an unearthed spacecraft. The gas begins to transform the people, giving them enhanced abilities, but also making them violent and subject to an alien hive mentality. One man, thanks to a steel plate in his head, is immune to the effects and tries to stop the townspeople.”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 17, 2018

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‘Candyman’ Actress Virginia Madsen Joins “Swamp Thing”

Candyman actress Virginia Madsen has joined DC’s “Swamp Thing” series as a lead character, Deadline is reporting. Madsen will be playing the role of Maria Sunderland, a woman married to local businessman Avery Sunderland. Madsen joins the cast that already includes Crystal Reed, Jeryl Prescott, Jennifer Beals, Maria Sten, and Crystal Reed, with Friday the 13th‘s Derek Mears playing the title character based on the comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. Written by Mark Verheiden and Gary Dauberman, the series follows Abby Arcane (Reed) as she investigates what appears to be a deadly swamp-born virus plaguing a small town in Louisiana, but soon she discovers that the swamp is filled with supernatural secrets. “Swamp Thing“, arriving in 2019 on the DC Universe service, is produced by James Wan under his Atomic Monster banner along with Warner Bros. Television.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 2, 2018
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“Walking Dead” Actress Joins “Swamp Thing”

DC’s upcoming “Swamp Thing” continues to add cast for the James Wan-produced series. The latest addition is “The Walking Dead” actress Jeryl Prescott who is set to play Madame Xanadu, a blind fortune teller with a mysterious past, Deadline reports. Prescott joins the previously announced cast that includes Jennifer Beals, Maria Sten, and Crystal Reed. Friday the 13th‘s Derek Mears is playing the title character. The series is based on the comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and Gary Dauberman (IT) are writing the script. “Swamp Thing” “centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 28, 2018
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The Warrens’ Daughter Is In Danger In ‘Annabelle 3’

Only yesterday we gave an update on The Conjuring 2 spin-off, The Crooked Man. Today, we have news about another spin-off of the franchise, Annabelle 3. McKenna Grace, who stars in the upcoming Netflix series “The Haunting of Hill House”, has been cast as one of the lead characters in New Line’s third Annabelle film, Deadline reports. Grace will play the role of Warrens’ young daughter who becomes the target of the possessed doll. Filming is set to begin next month on Annabelle 3 and will soon be announcing more cast members for the film whose official title is yet to be announced. Gary Dauberman who wrote The Nun and It: Chapter one and two will be making his directorial debut. James Wan will be producing alongside Peter Safran with Michael Clear executive producing. At Sandiego Comic Con, Dauberman stated about the film, “It really picks up with the Warrens bringing Annabelle to the place where it can really no

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 1, 2018
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The Next Film From ‘The Conjuring’ Universe Will Be Very Different

The Conjuring 2 spin-off The Nun has now arrived in theaters and James Wan is not wasting any time. Not only is a third Annabelle film on its way along with The Conjuring 3, but the plan for The Conjuring 2‘s next spin-off is also already in the works, The Crooked Man. We’ve reported on The Crooked Man‘s status several times in the past, but not much news has come our way lately, however, today we have an update to share with you. In several recent interviews, James Wan has stated that his goal with each spin-off is a very different tone from the other parts of the universe. We think we have a really exciting story. What we want to do, with The Conjuring universe, is we want each of our little offshoots to have a very different flavor, right? So, for example, Annabelle is the classic sort-of haunted doll subgenre. And with The Crooked Man, I would love

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 2018
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Jennifer Beals Joins “Swamp Thing”

DC’s upcoming “Swamp Things” series continues to announce new cast members. Variety is reporting that the latest addition is “Taken” actress Jennifer Beals who also starred in “The L Word”, Book of Eli, and The Grudge 2. Beals’ character Sheriff Lucilia Cable has been described as “tough as nails” with a fierce devotion to her son Matt and has sworn to protect the town of Marais, a community beset by strange forces. She joins Crystal Reed and Maria Sten. We reported back in September that Derek Mears (Friday the 13th, Dead Snow 2: Red vs Dead) has been announced as the title character. James Wan is producing the “R” rated series based on the DC comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman are penning “Swamp Thing“. Underworld director Lin Wiseman will direct the pilot episode. Verheiden and Dauberman are executive producing along with Atomic Monster’s James Wan

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 2018
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James Wan Boards The ‘Train To Busan’ Remake

As Yeon Sang-ho works on the sequel to 2016’s international hit Train to Busan, work has begun on the English-language remake. Deadline is reporting that horror heavy-hitter James Wan (The Conjuring franchise) has come on board to produce the remake written by Gary Dauberman (IT, The Nun). New Line went up against Paramount, Lionsgate, and Screen Gems and has won the bidding war for the rights to the movie. The South Korean original follows a group of passengers aboard a train who are fighting to survive a zombie outbreak while traveling from Seoul to Busan. At this time no director has been announced, but we’ll let you know when we learn more. In the meantime, check out the English trailer for the original which was loved by genre fans.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 26, 2018
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Derek Mears Starring As Swamp Thing In James Wan’s New DC Series

We reported last week that “Gotham” star Crystal Reed had joined the new “Swamp Thing” series from James Wan (The Conjuring franchise). Now, news has come the iconic creature has been cast. Derek Mears will play the role of the DC character. Who will play the human version of Swamp Thing, Dr. Alec Holland has yet to be announced. Mears is an incredibly talented actor who has starred in many horror films including Predators, Hatchet III, Freaks of Nature, Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead, and 2009’s Friday the 13th in which he played Jason Vorhees. The series, based on the DC comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, is penned by “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman. Underworld director Lin Wiseman will direct the pilot episode. “Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 12, 2018
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“Gotham” Star Joins James Wan’s “Swamp Thing”

James Wan‘s “Swamp Thing” series has begun casting. The first actress to join the cast is “Gotham” star Crystal Reed, who will play Abby Arcane, the love interest of Swamp Thing. The series, based on the DC comic created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, is penned by “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman. Underworld director Lin Wiseman will direct the pilot episode. “Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that the swamp holds mystical secrets, both horrifying and wondrous — and the potential love of her life may not be dead after all. Verheiden and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 7, 2018
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‘The Nun’ Will Be The First Released In ScreenX Format In Theaters

Corin Hardy‘s highly-anticipated horror film The Nun will soon arrive in theaters nationwide. But that’s not all, The Nun will also open in select theaters that will offer viewers an incredible experience unlike any other. The Nun will mark the first Hollywood film to be released in the panoramic ScreenX format. The gothic, atmospheric world of the film will be enhanced by the side walls of the auditorium, encompassing the audience with extended imagery, adding an additional layer of fear and suspense. ScreenX is the world’s first multi-projection theatre technology that provides moviegoers with a 270-degree panoramic viewing experience of a feature film by expanding the screen onto the side walls of the auditorium during key scenes. With ScreenX, moviegoers will experience Hollywood blockbusters in a unique and immersive way that brings them beyond the frame and into the film. ScreenX was created in 2012 by CJ CGV, part of South Korean conglomerate CJ Group, as one of the company’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 29, 2018
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James Wan’s ‘The Tommyknockers’ Adaptation Now Possesses “Exorcist” Writer

We reported back in March we told you that James Wan will be producing the upcoming new adaptation of Stephen King’s tale The Tommyknockers. Today, we have an update for you and it’s exciting! Jeremy Slater, who served as showrunner for “The Exorcist” series, has joined the team and will be writing, according to Variety. Wan will be producing along with Michael Clear, the same team who is behind The Nun. Roy Lee (IT) will executive produce along with Larry Sanitsky, who also executive produced the original 1993 mini-series’ (trailer below). The story tells of, “a town in Maine that falls under the influence of a dangerous gas from an unearthed spacecraft. The gas begins to transform the people, giving them enhanced abilities, but also making them violent and subject to an alien hive mentality. One man, thanks to a steel plate in his head, is immune to the effects and tries to stop the townspeople.”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 17, 2018
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