"Gather the crew, crack the code, and discover an adventure greater than fiction." Lionsgate has revealed an official trailer for an adventure comedy movie titled The Quest For Tom Sawyer's Gold, which will be skipping theaters and debuting directly on VOD later in March. A risk-averse English teacher is forced to face her greatest fears when several of her students venture alone into the southern wilderness in search of Sawyer's long lost gold. Told through the eyes of JJ Harper, great-grandson to one of the men who helped hide the gold, Aggy must outwit both a nefarious rival from her past, intent on claiming the gold himself, and the dangers of the deep south to rescue her son and students, and along the way, regain her long lost lust for adventure. Patrick Muldoon and Joey Lauren Adams star in this fun-filled family adventure about a family who must use...
- 1/17/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
“I grew up remembering when a sitcom would celebrate 100 episodes, and they’d wheel out the cake,” says Dan Rogers. For the Grand Ole Opry, which he serves as executive producer, they’re gonna need a bigger bakery. The weekly Nashville-based show, which has been a radio program since 1925 and a TV series on and off for many of those years, is about to have its 5000th weekly Saturday night broadcast on Oct. 30. Eat your heart out, “NCIS,” “Simpsons,” “Gunsmoke,” “Meet the Press,” “General Hospital,” et al. — there’s an old kid in town.
“It’s unprecedented, and you’ll probably never see it again, especially with a radio show,” Rogers says. “Five thousand Saturday nights is astounding when you begin to think about each of those Saturday nights and what was happening on those Saturday nights — civil unrest, World War II, the Depression. But even the past 80… you know,...
“It’s unprecedented, and you’ll probably never see it again, especially with a radio show,” Rogers says. “Five thousand Saturday nights is astounding when you begin to think about each of those Saturday nights and what was happening on those Saturday nights — civil unrest, World War II, the Depression. But even the past 80… you know,...
- 10/28/2021
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
Scotty McCreery didn’t have any idea he was playing the Ryman Auditorium’s last pre-pandemic show. For the most part, his March 11th performance at the historic Nashville venue was business as usual, with the country singer turning in a full set of hits for a lively, enthusiastic audience out front. Backstage, however, the vibe was odd and tense.
“We did a media thing before the show and it was the first time I saw people [bumping] elbows and air high-fives instead of shaking hands and hugging,” McCreery recalls. “Folks I’ve hugged forever,...
“We did a media thing before the show and it was the first time I saw people [bumping] elbows and air high-fives instead of shaking hands and hugging,” McCreery recalls. “Folks I’ve hugged forever,...
- 9/24/2020
- by Jon Freeman and Amy X. Wang
- Rollingstone.com
In this installment of Horror Highlights, watch the trailer for Halloween Party, learn how you can support the Slow Pokes comic book, watch the trailer for Etheria Season 2, find out when you can watch The Curse Of Audrey Earnshaw, and learn Brazil’s Third Annual Rock Horror Film Festival!
Halloween Party: "Halloween Party follows a college student named Grace on a journey to find out who killed her best friend after the girls trigger a cheesy yet disturbing Halloween-themed computer meme. With the help of a talented I.T. student named Spencer, the two soon discover that their old college has a terrible secret..."
Available in select theaters and on VOD October 2, 2020
Horror / Thriller
2020 | Canada | English | 97 minutes
Distributor: Red Hound Films
Directed by: Jay Dahl
Written by: Jay Dahl
Produced by: Bill Niven, Jay Dahl
Cast: Amy Groening, T. Thomason, Marietta Laan, Shelley Thompson, Jeremy Akerman, Zach Faye, Scott Bailey,...
Halloween Party: "Halloween Party follows a college student named Grace on a journey to find out who killed her best friend after the girls trigger a cheesy yet disturbing Halloween-themed computer meme. With the help of a talented I.T. student named Spencer, the two soon discover that their old college has a terrible secret..."
Available in select theaters and on VOD October 2, 2020
Horror / Thriller
2020 | Canada | English | 97 minutes
Distributor: Red Hound Films
Directed by: Jay Dahl
Written by: Jay Dahl
Produced by: Bill Niven, Jay Dahl
Cast: Amy Groening, T. Thomason, Marietta Laan, Shelley Thompson, Jeremy Akerman, Zach Faye, Scott Bailey,...
- 9/9/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Stars: Amy Groening, T. Thomason, Shelley Thompson, Bradley Bailey, Scott Bailey, Jason Daley, Zach Faye, Lisa Hackett, Marletta Laan, Jason Morley, Taylor Olson, Geneviève Steele, Shelley Thompson | Written and Directed by Jay Dahl
Jay Dahl, writer and director of There Are Monsters, is back after a five-year break from the genre with his latest film Halloween Party, an apparent love-letter to the horror films of the 90s and all the baggage associated with the films of the time.
They were known as the ‘Halloween Party’, a group of five badly disfigured children who made a pact to take revenge on a world who couldn’t look at them. Unwittingly released from their closet grave via a Halloween-themed computer meme, they now take malevolent joy in terrorising college students with their worst fears. Can the unlikely pair of bereaved Grace and hacker nerd Spencer stop the virus spreading before its too late?...
Jay Dahl, writer and director of There Are Monsters, is back after a five-year break from the genre with his latest film Halloween Party, an apparent love-letter to the horror films of the 90s and all the baggage associated with the films of the time.
They were known as the ‘Halloween Party’, a group of five badly disfigured children who made a pact to take revenge on a world who couldn’t look at them. Unwittingly released from their closet grave via a Halloween-themed computer meme, they now take malevolent joy in terrorising college students with their worst fears. Can the unlikely pair of bereaved Grace and hacker nerd Spencer stop the virus spreading before its too late?...
- 8/25/2019
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
On Wednesday, July 24th, 2019, 2006 Wsop champion and poker philanthropist Jamie Gold hosted the 9th Annual Variety Charity Poker & Casino Night to benefit Variety The Children's Charity of Southern California.
Video: Kevin McHale Talks to Look To The Stars About Giving Back
Over 600 celebrities and entertainment executives played poker under the stars on the iconic Paramount Studios lot.
Bruce Buffer (the voice of the Ufc), kicked off the poker tournament with his signature catchphrase “It’s Time” and event host Jamie Gold invited guests to go All In for Variety’s Kids. Partygoers also enjoyed playing blackjack, roulette and craps.
Video: Look To The Stars Talks to Camryn Manheim
Guests enjoyed a gourmet dinner and a vintage treats bar featuring Twinkies, Cracker Jack and more. Variety SoCal supporters enjoyed the My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream Mochi BarTM with their delicious S’mores, Green Tea, Strawberry and Chocolate mocha ice cream and...
Video: Kevin McHale Talks to Look To The Stars About Giving Back
Over 600 celebrities and entertainment executives played poker under the stars on the iconic Paramount Studios lot.
Bruce Buffer (the voice of the Ufc), kicked off the poker tournament with his signature catchphrase “It’s Time” and event host Jamie Gold invited guests to go All In for Variety’s Kids. Partygoers also enjoyed playing blackjack, roulette and craps.
Video: Look To The Stars Talks to Camryn Manheim
Guests enjoyed a gourmet dinner and a vintage treats bar featuring Twinkies, Cracker Jack and more. Variety SoCal supporters enjoyed the My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream Mochi BarTM with their delicious S’mores, Green Tea, Strawberry and Chocolate mocha ice cream and...
- 7/26/2019
- Look to the Stars
The 7th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night was sold out and a huge success raising in excess of $150,000 in much needed funds for The Ed Asner Family Center, (Teafc) dedicated to helping differently “abled” individuals with autism, developmental delays and other special needs and their families.
Ed Begley Jr and Ed Asner
Credit/Copyright: Craig Mathews PR
Approximately 500 guests, including celebrities, friends and members of the entertainment industry, attended this year’s star-studded event which took place on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the CBS Radford Studio soundstages where The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Lou Grant Show, both which starred Ed Asner, were taped.
Emmy-winning actor and autism advocate Ed Asner, who has a son and grandson on the autism spectrum, hosted the event and was joined by Don Cheadle (Avengers: End Game), Thomas Gibson (Criminal Minds), Peter Gallagher (Grace and Frankie), Max Burkholder (Parenthood), Richard Schiff...
Ed Begley Jr and Ed Asner
Credit/Copyright: Craig Mathews PR
Approximately 500 guests, including celebrities, friends and members of the entertainment industry, attended this year’s star-studded event which took place on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the CBS Radford Studio soundstages where The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Lou Grant Show, both which starred Ed Asner, were taped.
Emmy-winning actor and autism advocate Ed Asner, who has a son and grandson on the autism spectrum, hosted the event and was joined by Don Cheadle (Avengers: End Game), Thomas Gibson (Criminal Minds), Peter Gallagher (Grace and Frankie), Max Burkholder (Parenthood), Richard Schiff...
- 6/6/2019
- Look to the Stars
1968: Joan Crawford aired for the final time on The Secret Storm.
1980: Edge of Night's Clown Puppet killer was lurking.
1985: Capitol's Leanne collapsed.
1985: Santa Barbara's C.C. remained on life support."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1968: On Dark Shadows, Mrs. Johnson (Clarice Blackburn) walked in while Joe (Joel Crothers) was trying to kill Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) so Joe ran off. Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) and Roger (Louis Edmonds) found Joe in the Collins mausoleum and brought him back to Collinwood where he addmitted that he tried to kill Barnabas, and said he would try again.
1980: Edge of Night's Clown Puppet killer was lurking.
1985: Capitol's Leanne collapsed.
1985: Santa Barbara's C.C. remained on life support."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1968: On Dark Shadows, Mrs. Johnson (Clarice Blackburn) walked in while Joe (Joel Crothers) was trying to kill Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) so Joe ran off. Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) and Roger (Louis Edmonds) found Joe in the Collins mausoleum and brought him back to Collinwood where he addmitted that he tried to kill Barnabas, and said he would try again.
- 10/31/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Recently, ABC served up the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Mistresses" episode 6 of season 2. The episode is entitled, "What Do You Really Want?" And it sounds like things will get extremely dramatic and interesting as Savi learns something that could destroy she and Dom's relationship, and more! In the new, 6th episode press release: Savi is going to have an epiphany on the eve of signing her divorce papers and Karen's secret life is going to get the best of her. Press release number 2: Karen’s secret life will get the best of her when she meets a guy she likes. Josslyn is going to get shocking news from Harry that could impact both of their lives. With Daniel out of town, April will have her reasons to decline a dinner invitation with the wealthy parents of her daughter’s best friend. Before Savi and Harry sign their divorce papers,...
- 6/30/2014
- by Megan
- OnTheFlix
Stars: Rebel Wilson, Chris Colfer, Dermot Mulroney, Scott Bailey, Allison Janney, Frank Noel | Written by Chris Colfer | Directed by Brian Dannelly
Review by Andrew MacArthur of The Peoples Movies
Glee’s Chris Colfer makes the jump from television to cinema with Struck By Lightning, which he adapts from his own book Struck By Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal. Despite small glimpses of well-handled humour, Colfer’s feature is essentially a self-serving vanity project that falls flat.
Colfer plays Carson Phillips, a high school student with a dream of going to Northwestern University and ultimately becoming the youngest editor of the New York Times. Phillips begins a literary magazine to increase his chances of fulfilling his dream, but negative response from his fellow students sees him turn to blackmail to make it a success.
The young actor deserves a huge amount of credit for having penned and starred in his...
Review by Andrew MacArthur of The Peoples Movies
Glee’s Chris Colfer makes the jump from television to cinema with Struck By Lightning, which he adapts from his own book Struck By Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal. Despite small glimpses of well-handled humour, Colfer’s feature is essentially a self-serving vanity project that falls flat.
Colfer plays Carson Phillips, a high school student with a dream of going to Northwestern University and ultimately becoming the youngest editor of the New York Times. Phillips begins a literary magazine to increase his chances of fulfilling his dream, but negative response from his fellow students sees him turn to blackmail to make it a success.
The young actor deserves a huge amount of credit for having penned and starred in his...
- 7/3/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Brace yourselves. This list of the Top 100 Greatest Gay Movies is probably going to generate some howls of protest thanks to a rather major upset in the rankings. Frankly, one that surprised the hell out of us here at AfterElton.
But before we get to that, an introduction. A few weeks ago we asked AfterElton readers to submit up to ten of their favorite films by write-in vote. We conducted a similar poll several years ago, but a lot has happened culturally since then, and a number of worthy movies of gay interest have been released. We wanted to see how your list of favorites had changed.
We also wanted to expand our list to 100 from the top 50 we had done previously. We figured there were finally enough quality gay films to justify the expansion. And we wanted to break out gay documentaries onto their own list (You'll find the...
But before we get to that, an introduction. A few weeks ago we asked AfterElton readers to submit up to ten of their favorite films by write-in vote. We conducted a similar poll several years ago, but a lot has happened culturally since then, and a number of worthy movies of gay interest have been released. We wanted to see how your list of favorites had changed.
We also wanted to expand our list to 100 from the top 50 we had done previously. We figured there were finally enough quality gay films to justify the expansion. And we wanted to break out gay documentaries onto their own list (You'll find the...
- 9/11/2012
- by AfterElton.com Staff
- The Backlot
For many men, modern living presents stark difficulties for finding hot ass-kicking babes late on a Friday night. Thankfully, Cinemax has your answer!
This Friday sees the second episode of Cinemax' new sexy series Femme Fatales, a pulpy, episodic anthology of tales where powerful and dangerous women use their survival instincts to escape perilous situations and exude their inner guile.
The series, borne out of the creators of Femme Fatales Magazine draws its inspiration from film noir and graphic novels, placing the stories in contemporary setting. Tanit Phoenix (Death Race 2)'s "Lilith" introduces each episode, which feature different casts and storylines, some of which are intertwined.
Check out a sneak-peek clip below of Friday, May 20th's "Bad Medicine," which stars Christine Donlon (Louie) as sexy nurse Violet Macready struggling for survival against the advances of Robert Lasardo (Nip/Tuck)'s psychopathic patient, all the while dealing with her loser...
This Friday sees the second episode of Cinemax' new sexy series Femme Fatales, a pulpy, episodic anthology of tales where powerful and dangerous women use their survival instincts to escape perilous situations and exude their inner guile.
The series, borne out of the creators of Femme Fatales Magazine draws its inspiration from film noir and graphic novels, placing the stories in contemporary setting. Tanit Phoenix (Death Race 2)'s "Lilith" introduces each episode, which feature different casts and storylines, some of which are intertwined.
Check out a sneak-peek clip below of Friday, May 20th's "Bad Medicine," which stars Christine Donlon (Louie) as sexy nurse Violet Macready struggling for survival against the advances of Robert Lasardo (Nip/Tuck)'s psychopathic patient, all the while dealing with her loser...
- 5/19/2011
- UGO TV
A few weeks ago we asked readers to submit up to five of their favorite movies in our third annual favorite gay film poll. We wanted to see which older gay films have timeless appeal and which recent gay films you judged important enough to register in the rankings.
After voting closed we sorted through the nearly 15,000 nominations (representing over 500 individual titles) to identify your top fifty favorite gay films.
Tabulating this data is actually a bit harder than it sounds. For instance, do you know how many different ways our readers can type/abbreviate "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert?" We counted about a dozen!
But we're not complaining, because the list that resulted this year is actually rather interesting.
Nine new films made their way into the rankings, and five of these are of very recent vintage. This represents a strong showing for current queer cinema.
After voting closed we sorted through the nearly 15,000 nominations (representing over 500 individual titles) to identify your top fifty favorite gay films.
Tabulating this data is actually a bit harder than it sounds. For instance, do you know how many different ways our readers can type/abbreviate "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert?" We counted about a dozen!
But we're not complaining, because the list that resulted this year is actually rather interesting.
Nine new films made their way into the rankings, and five of these are of very recent vintage. This represents a strong showing for current queer cinema.
- 9/20/2010
- by AfterElton.com Staff
- The Backlot
I knew this episode was in trouble when, in the opening scenes, Kevin went through security at the courthouse while Nora nagged him on the phone about coming to her "meet your half-brother lunch." His response? To leave his cell phone with the security guard so he could talk to Nora instead of Kevin.
This was bad because A) it meant of course we were in for another Walker get together B) we were about to see the Walker children again dodge Nora and C) Kevin just leaving his cell phone was just plain silly like too much about this show of late.
Sure enough, we then get a cavalcade of the Walker children brushing Nora off one at a time. At least Tommy has a decent excuse since he's being arraigned in court for embezzling money from Ojai. And I guess Kevin has to be there to defend him because he's ... oh,...
This was bad because A) it meant of course we were in for another Walker get together B) we were about to see the Walker children again dodge Nora and C) Kevin just leaving his cell phone was just plain silly like too much about this show of late.
Sure enough, we then get a cavalcade of the Walker children brushing Nora off one at a time. At least Tommy has a decent excuse since he's being arraigned in court for embezzling money from Ojai. And I guess Kevin has to be there to defend him because he's ... oh,...
- 3/9/2009
- by michael
- The Backlot
Scott Bailey
Being as how our hearts are about as soft as cashew brittle, it's not often that something comes along that warms us up enough to tease a gentle "Awwww..." from our lips.
But when actor Scott Bailey's publicist sent us an essay that he'd written about his experience playing the boyfriend of Bobby Griffith in the true-life tearjerker Prayers for Bobby, that's pretty much what happened.
I was originally going to excerpt the essay here for you to read, but I'm actually posting it in its entirety below, because it's kinda too precious for words.
Prayers For Bobby: A Once In A Lifetime Experience.
Yes, Prayers for Bobby will air on Lifetime starting Jan 24th but the title is more than just clever wordplay: it is my heartfelt truth! It feels like a miracle that such a timely and meaningful film has come to fruition and...
Being as how our hearts are about as soft as cashew brittle, it's not often that something comes along that warms us up enough to tease a gentle "Awwww..." from our lips.
But when actor Scott Bailey's publicist sent us an essay that he'd written about his experience playing the boyfriend of Bobby Griffith in the true-life tearjerker Prayers for Bobby, that's pretty much what happened.
I was originally going to excerpt the essay here for you to read, but I'm actually posting it in its entirety below, because it's kinda too precious for words.
Prayers For Bobby: A Once In A Lifetime Experience.
Yes, Prayers for Bobby will air on Lifetime starting Jan 24th but the title is more than just clever wordplay: it is my heartfelt truth! It feels like a miracle that such a timely and meaningful film has come to fruition and...
- 1/23/2009
- by brian
- The Backlot
It’s an admittedly gripping story: a conservative Christian woman refuses to accept her gay teenage son, hounding him to “change” to the point where he commits suicide. But then, overcome by the realization of what she has done, the woman educates herself, renounces her previous anti-gay beliefs, and becomes a crusader for Glbt youth and gay rights.
Perhaps it’s not surprising that the real-life story of Mary Griffith of Walnut Creek, California, has now become Prayers for Bobby, a TV movie starring Sigourney Weaver airing on Lifetime later this month.
And yet, as extraordinary as the story is, it was anything but an easy sell.
“Making movies is hard enough,” says Daniel Sladek, one of the film’s executive producers. “But when you have a movie about teen suicide, a woman questioning her faith, and gay rights, that’s a hot potato.”
The finished film is not your typical TV movie.
Perhaps it’s not surprising that the real-life story of Mary Griffith of Walnut Creek, California, has now become Prayers for Bobby, a TV movie starring Sigourney Weaver airing on Lifetime later this month.
And yet, as extraordinary as the story is, it was anything but an easy sell.
“Making movies is hard enough,” says Daniel Sladek, one of the film’s executive producers. “But when you have a movie about teen suicide, a woman questioning her faith, and gay rights, that’s a hot potato.”
The finished film is not your typical TV movie.
- 1/14/2009
- by dennis
- The Backlot
Ryan Kelley and Scott Bailey in Prayers for Bobby
(Photo: Ben Mark Holzberg/Lifetime)
We've been anticipating the upcoming Lifetime movie Prayers for Bobby with cautious optimism ... on the one hand, the format is a frequent punchline to jokes that usually have "has-been" or "Meredith Baxter Birney" somewhere in the setup. But on the other, the material and the talent involved are far above par.
Sigourney Weaver stars in and also produced the film, which is based on the true story of Mary Griffith, a woman whose son Bobby killed himself after his parents would not accept him as gay, and who went on to become a crusader for gay rights herself.
After the jump we've got a slew of production stills from the movie as well as the first preview, and from all accounts it looks like our optimism will pay off when the movie airs on January 24th.
(Photo: Ben Mark Holzberg/Lifetime)
We've been anticipating the upcoming Lifetime movie Prayers for Bobby with cautious optimism ... on the one hand, the format is a frequent punchline to jokes that usually have "has-been" or "Meredith Baxter Birney" somewhere in the setup. But on the other, the material and the talent involved are far above par.
Sigourney Weaver stars in and also produced the film, which is based on the true story of Mary Griffith, a woman whose son Bobby killed himself after his parents would not accept him as gay, and who went on to become a crusader for gay rights herself.
After the jump we've got a slew of production stills from the movie as well as the first preview, and from all accounts it looks like our optimism will pay off when the movie airs on January 24th.
- 12/23/2008
- by brian
- The Backlot
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