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Kevin Bacon Reveals Filming For Syfy’s ‘Tremors’ Series’ Pilot Has Wrapped

The Tremors franchise has 5 sequels if you count the upcoming film, but Kevin Bacon, who stared as Val in the 1990 original, was absent in each of them. Bacon is now making his return to the franchise in Syfy’s ‘Tremors’ series. Recently Bacon shared that the show has wrapped filming for its pilot episode via his Instagram account with the message “So long to NM. Had an amazing time shooting this pilot. Hope I can keep walking in these boots. #Tremors”. https://www.instagram.com/p/BbUzegkFW1D/ The series picks up 25 years after the Graboids nearly destroyed the remote town of Perfection, Nevada. Bacon returns to reprise his role as Valentine “Val” McKee who must attempt to save the town once again while dealing with alcoholism, age, and a serious case of Delusional Hero Complex. J. Byrne, Hunter Parrish, Ebonèe Noel, Haley Tju, Brandon Jay McLaren, Emily Tremaine, Shiloh Fernandez, Megan Ketch, Toks Olagundoye, and John Ellison Conlee co-star. Vincenzo Natali directed the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 14, 2017

Streaming TV

‘Boardwalk Empire’ Actor Joins The Cast Of Syfy’s ‘Tremors’ Series

‘Broadwalk Empire’ actor John Ellison Conlee (pictured above) has joined the cast of Syfy’s upcoming series reboot of the 1990 film Tremors. Conlee will be joining Kevin Bacon, star of the original film, who will be reprising his role as Valentine McKee. Conlee has been cast as Harlan Maylor, a man obsessed with the Graboids. He’s described as rough around the edges and a close friend of Val’s, a genius who spent much of his adult life working for a biotech company, but now fills his days with yoga, meditation, and self-reflection. Fred Ward, also from the original film, Shiloh Fernandez (Evil Dead 2013), Megan Ketch (American Gothic), and Emily Tremaine (Vinyl) will co-star. Vincent Natali will be directing the series from the script written by Andrew Miller who doubles as the showrunner and an executive producer. Bacon, David Schiff, and Blumhouse will also executive producer ‘Tremors’.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 19, 2017

Streaming TV

Toks Olagundoye Joins The ‘Tremors’ Series

Who didn’t love the hit 1990 movie Tremors? While there have been several sequels in the franchise since, Kevin Bacon, who starred as Valentine in the original, has never appeared in one of them. But that’s about to change, sort of. Back in June, we reported that the television adaption of ‘Tremors’ had found a home on the Syfy channel. We also reported that Kevin Bacon will be there to reprise his role. That’s not all, Fred Ward will be back as Earl. Several other cast members have now boarded the series with Toks Olagundoye (Castle) being the most recent. Olagundoye will join Shiloh Fernandez (Evil Dead 2013), Megan Ketch (American Gothic), Emily Tremaine (Vinyl), Bacon and Ward. ‘Tremors’ is written by Andrew Miller with Vincenzo Natali in the director’s chair. 25 years ago Graboids nearly destroyed Perfection, Nevada. Now, they’re back and the town’s only hope is Valentine McKee (Bacon), who beat the worms once before. To do it

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 26, 2017

Streaming TV

The ‘Tremors’ TV series Finds A Home On The Syfy Channel

Back last year we reported that Kevin Bacon would be reprising his role as Valentine McKee in a Tremors series. Bacon confirmed to Screen Daily that the show, which Bacon will also executive produce, has found a home on the Syfy channel. The plot for the show has not been revealed, but we do know that it will return to the original setting, Perfection, Nevada. The series is from Universal Cable Productions and Blumhouse. Andrew Miller (The Secret Circle) will pen the script. From the Press Release: UNIVERSAL CITY, CA — June 26, 2017 — SYFY announced today that TREMORS, starring Kevin Bacon reprising his original role from the 1990 film of the same name, has been ordered to pilot. From Universal Cable Productions, the drama was written by Andrew Miller (“The Secret Circle”), who will also serve as showrunner and executive producer along with Bacon and David Schiff (“Southpaw”) in association with Blumhouse Television. “This is the only character

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 27, 2017

Streaming TV

An Update On The Upcoming Tremors Series

It’s been a while since it was announced that the giant graboids are back for anther round in an upcoming ‘Tremors’ series. News has been slim since Kevin Bacon revealed he would be reprising his role as Valentine “Val” McKee, one half of the duo who fought the hungry critters in the 1990 cult classic. Bacon will not only be starring in the new series, he’ll also be serving as executive producer. Unfortunately, Bacon didn’t appear in any of the sequels. They just were not the same without him. Bacon told Collider, “They went and made a bunch of sequels to the movie. I want to put those aside because, first of all, I wasn’t in them.” It sounds as if the series will be a direct spin-off of the original film. The good news is, ‘Tremors’ is currently in development. No premiere date or network has been revealed at this time. Blumhouse is currently shopping the series to multiple

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 31, 2016

Streaming TV

Kevin Bacon Will Face Graboids Again In The New Tremors Series

The fifth installment of the Tremors franchise debuted last year. Soon after came the news that a Tremors series would be making its way to our televisions. Today, we have great news for fans of the franchise, Kevin Bacon will be returning for the series as the character McKee. In an online Q&A about The Darkness, in which Bacon plays a father facing the supernatural activity, he was asked about returning to the Tremors franchise and he responded that he is “currently working on a 10-episode mini-series now” about the monster graboids. We’ll update you when we know more. The Darkness is playing in theaters now.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 17, 2016

News

New Clip Arrives For The Darkness – In Theaters Friday The 13th

A new clip has just been released for Wolf Creek director Greg McLean’s new supernatural horror film The Darkness, which open in theater nation wide tomorrow (Friday the 13th). The trailer gives a closer look at the horrors a young woman experiences after her younger brother brings home a sacred object from the Grand Canyon. Kevin Bacon (Tremors), Radha Mitchell (Silent Hill), Lucy Fry (Vampire Acadamy), David Mazouz (Gotham), Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time) and Matt Walsh (Ted) star in this intense film. McLean directed and co-wrote The Darkness along with Shayne Armstrong and S.P. Krause. Jason Blum, Bianca Martin and Matt Kaplan serve as producers for the film. The Darkness follows a family returning home from a vacation. Michael has brought home a souvenir after ignoring the warnings that it may be haunted by ancient Native American spirits. The entity attached to the sacred object prays on the family’s fears and vulnerabilities, threatening to destroy the family and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 12, 2016

News

The Darkness Gets A New Bloody Animated Poster And A New Trailer

A new bloody animated poster and a new trailer has been unveiled for The Darkness, starring Kevin Bacon (Tremors), Radha Mitchell (Silent Hill), Lucy Fry (Vampire Acadamy), David Mazouz (Gotham), Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time) and Matt Walsh (Ted). Wolf Creek’s Greg McLean directed and co-wrote The Darkness along with Shayne Armstrong and S.P. Krause. Jason Blum, Bianca Martin and Matt Kaplan serve as producers for the film. The Darkness follows a family returning home from a vacation. Michael has brought home a souvenir after ignoring the warnings that it may be haunted by ancient Native American spirits. The entity attached to the sacred object prays on the family’s fears and vulnerabilities, threatening to destroy the family and everything they hold most dear. The Darkness arrives in theaters nationwide on May 13th, 2016 from BH Tilt in conjunction with High Top Releasing . Follow The Darkness on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter for regular updates and exclusives.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 21, 2016

Movies

New Trailer Arrives For Greg McLean’s The Darkness – In Theaters This May

A new trailer has just been released for Wolf Creek director Greg McLean’s new supernatural horror film The Darkness. The trailer gives a closer look at the horrors a family will face after a young boy brings home a sacred object from the Grand Canyon. Kevin Bacon (Tremors), Radha Mitchell (Silent Hill), Lucy Fry (Vampire Acadamy), David Mazouz (Gotham), Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time) and Matt Walsh (Ted) star in this intense film. McLean directed and co-wrote The Darkness along with Shayne Armstrong and S.P. Krause. Jason Blum, Bianca Martin and Matt Kaplan serve as producers for the film. The Darkness follows a family returning home from a vacation. Michael has brought home a souvenir after ignoring the warnings that it may be haunted by ancient Native American spirits. The entity attached to the sacred object prays on the family’s fears and vulnerabilities, threatening to destroy the family and everything they hold most dear. The Darkness arrives in theaters

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 10, 2016

News

The New Poster For The Darkness Makes Us Want To Hide Under The Covers

A new poster has been unveiled for Wolf Creek director Greg McLean’s new supernatural horror film The Darkness and it makes us want to hide under the covers. The Darkness follows a family returning home from a vacation at the Grand Canyon. Michael has brought home a souvenir after ignoring the warnings that it may be haunted by ancient Native American spirits. The entity prays on their fears and vulnerabilities, threatening to destroy the family and everything they hold most dear. Kevin Bacon (Tremors), Radha Mitchell (Silent Hill), Lucy Fry (Vampire Acadamy), David Mazouz (Gotham), Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time) and Matt Walsh (Ted) star in this intense film. McLean directed and co-wrote The Darkness along with Shayne Armstrong and S.P. Krause. Jason Blum, Bianca Martin and Matt Kaplan serve as producers for the film. The Darkness will be released by BH Tilt in conjunction with High Top Releasing in theaters nationwide on May 13th, 2016. Follow The Darkness

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 24, 2016

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