Two of this year’s theatrical releases have made their at-home debuts this week, and they bring along with them an original slasher movie, a found footage movie, and the feature debut of the filmmaker who’s about to make his mark on the Evil Dead film franchise.
Here’s all the new horror releasing May 6 – May 12, 2024!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
Less than two months after releasing in theaters, where it has scared up $195.2 million at the box office, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is now available on Digital at home.
You can rent the film for $19.99 or purchase it for $24.99.
In Gil Kenan’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level.
Here’s all the new horror releasing May 6 – May 12, 2024!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
Less than two months after releasing in theaters, where it has scared up $195.2 million at the box office, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is now available on Digital at home.
You can rent the film for $19.99 or purchase it for $24.99.
In Gil Kenan’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level.
- 5/7/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Carla Gugino has been tapped to play Hollywood screen legend Vivien Leigh in the forthcoming biopic “The Florist.”
The film is directed by Nick Sandow (star of “Orange is the New Black”) and will explore Leigh’s struggle with bipolar disorder in the 1960s, as she prepares to lead the Broadway production of John Gielgud’s Chekhov adaptation of “Ivanov.” Screenwriter Jayce Bartok (“The Cake Eaters”) put the script together based on a box of love letters.
Leigh earned her place in cinema history as Scarlett O’Hara, the central character in 1939’s “Gone With the Wind,” opposite Clark Gable. Leigh also played the landmark role of Blanche DuBois opposite Marlon Brando in 1951’s “A Streetcar Named Desire.”
“I couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to excavate a woman as complex, contradictory, and compelling as Vivien. From the moment I read the script, I knew ‘The Florist’ was a journey I had to pursue,...
The film is directed by Nick Sandow (star of “Orange is the New Black”) and will explore Leigh’s struggle with bipolar disorder in the 1960s, as she prepares to lead the Broadway production of John Gielgud’s Chekhov adaptation of “Ivanov.” Screenwriter Jayce Bartok (“The Cake Eaters”) put the script together based on a box of love letters.
Leigh earned her place in cinema history as Scarlett O’Hara, the central character in 1939’s “Gone With the Wind,” opposite Clark Gable. Leigh also played the landmark role of Blanche DuBois opposite Marlon Brando in 1951’s “A Streetcar Named Desire.”
“I couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to excavate a woman as complex, contradictory, and compelling as Vivien. From the moment I read the script, I knew ‘The Florist’ was a journey I had to pursue,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
The return of a fan favorite franchise, the critically acclaimed new movie from a modern day genre visionary, and a slasher from the perspective of the Jason Voorhees-like killer.
It’s all headed our way in the coming weeks. And it’s only the tip of the iceberg…
Here’s all the new horror releasing in theaters and at home in May 2024!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
I Saw The TV Glow – May 3 (Limited), May 17 (Wide)
Fresh off the haunting and singularly creepy indie We’re All Going to the World’s Fair, Jane Schoenbrun is back with A24‘s I Saw the TV Glow, releasing only in theaters May 3.
In I Saw the TV Glow, “Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own.
It’s all headed our way in the coming weeks. And it’s only the tip of the iceberg…
Here’s all the new horror releasing in theaters and at home in May 2024!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
I Saw The TV Glow – May 3 (Limited), May 17 (Wide)
Fresh off the haunting and singularly creepy indie We’re All Going to the World’s Fair, Jane Schoenbrun is back with A24‘s I Saw the TV Glow, releasing only in theaters May 3.
In I Saw the TV Glow, “Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own.
- 4/29/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Stars: Olivia Nikkanen, Naomi Grace, Jayce Bartok, Devin Druid, Emilia McCarthy, Amy Hargreaves, Catherine Curtin | Written by Erik Bloomquist, Carson Bloomquist | Directed by Erik Bloomquist
The Bloomquist brothers, director Erik and co-writer Carson are back with their second film this year, following up their summer camp horror She Came from the Woods with Founders Day. Billed as a political slasher has an interesting history to it. The original concept dates back to 2011, and a script that was considered for inclusion in Project Greenlight. They even made a conceptual trailer for it before the project collapsed. And what better time to revive it than now in a time of political division and violence?
In the town of Fairwood, two things are fast approaching, its 300th anniversary and the election of its next mayor. The race is a contentious one, the first image we see is of a campaign sign being destroyed.
The Bloomquist brothers, director Erik and co-writer Carson are back with their second film this year, following up their summer camp horror She Came from the Woods with Founders Day. Billed as a political slasher has an interesting history to it. The original concept dates back to 2011, and a script that was considered for inclusion in Project Greenlight. They even made a conceptual trailer for it before the project collapsed. And what better time to revive it than now in a time of political division and violence?
In the town of Fairwood, two things are fast approaching, its 300th anniversary and the election of its next mayor. The race is a contentious one, the first image we see is of a campaign sign being destroyed.
- 4/29/2024
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
After being released exclusively in movie theaters this past January, the tricentennial-themed slasher movie Founders Day is now headed home courtesy of Dark Sky Films.
Founders Day will be released on at-home Digital on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
In this “bold political slasher” from the Bloomquist Brothers, a small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election.
As accusations fly and the threat of a masked killer darkens every street corner, the residents must race to uncover the truth before fear consumes the town.
“We’re very happy to be partnering with the team at Dark Sky who know and love the power of genre cinema like we do,” said the Bloomquist brothers. “As the chaos of modern politics rages, The Founder is primed and ready to be unleashed on American audiences.”
Erik Bloomquist directed Founders Day, written by Erik and Carson Bloomquist.
Founders Day will be released on at-home Digital on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
In this “bold political slasher” from the Bloomquist Brothers, a small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election.
As accusations fly and the threat of a masked killer darkens every street corner, the residents must race to uncover the truth before fear consumes the town.
“We’re very happy to be partnering with the team at Dark Sky who know and love the power of genre cinema like we do,” said the Bloomquist brothers. “As the chaos of modern politics rages, The Founder is primed and ready to be unleashed on American audiences.”
Erik Bloomquist directed Founders Day, written by Erik and Carson Bloomquist.
- 4/22/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Close on the heels of Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving came another holiday-themed slasher movie, as director Erik Bloomquist‘s slasher movie Founders Day received a limited theatrical release in the United States, courtesy of Dark Sky Films, back in January. If you didn’t catch the movie during its run on the big screen, we have a positive update to share with you today: Coming Soon reports that Founders Day has a digital release date of May 7th.
Written by Erik Bloomquist and Carson Bloomquist, Founders Day is a contemporary murder mystery set in the midst of a heated mayoral election on the eve of a quaint New England town’s tricentennial.
The Bloomquist brothers produced the film for Mainframe Pictures, alongside Adam Weppler. Hargreaves co-produced with William Russ. William Kay serves as executive producer with Blue Finch Films’ Mike Chapman and Fatima Hayward.
The film stars Amy Hargreaves (Brainscan...
Written by Erik Bloomquist and Carson Bloomquist, Founders Day is a contemporary murder mystery set in the midst of a heated mayoral election on the eve of a quaint New England town’s tricentennial.
The Bloomquist brothers produced the film for Mainframe Pictures, alongside Adam Weppler. Hargreaves co-produced with William Russ. William Kay serves as executive producer with Blue Finch Films’ Mike Chapman and Fatima Hayward.
The film stars Amy Hargreaves (Brainscan...
- 4/22/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Get ready for a double dose of fun and creativity in the latest episode of “Pinkalicious & Peterrific” Season 6! Airing on PBS at 10:30 Am on Wednesday, February 14th, Episode 3 titled “The Kendra Shuffle; Team Song” promises to delight viewers of all ages with its colorful characters and engaging storylines.
In this exciting installment, Kendra and her friends dive into the world of dance as they learn a new and exciting routine, known as the Kendra Shuffle. With enthusiasm and determination, they perfect their moves and showcase their talents in a vibrant dance performance that’s sure to dazzle audiences.
Meanwhile, Iris discovers a hidden talent that could change the game for her soccer team. With her singing skills, she helps boost team morale and inspire her teammates to victory on the field.
Join Pinkalicious, Peterrific, Kendra, Iris, and the rest of the gang for a morning of music, dance,...
In this exciting installment, Kendra and her friends dive into the world of dance as they learn a new and exciting routine, known as the Kendra Shuffle. With enthusiasm and determination, they perfect their moves and showcase their talents in a vibrant dance performance that’s sure to dazzle audiences.
Meanwhile, Iris discovers a hidden talent that could change the game for her soccer team. With her singing skills, she helps boost team morale and inspire her teammates to victory on the field.
Join Pinkalicious, Peterrific, Kendra, Iris, and the rest of the gang for a morning of music, dance,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for another colorful and creative adventure with Pinkalicious and Peter as “Pinkalicious & Peterrific” returns with Season 6, Episode 2 titled “A-Maze-Ing Day; Pet Sitting Service.” Tune in on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 10:30 Am on PBS for a delightful and educational experience.
In the first part of the episode, “A-Maze-Ing Day,” Pinkalicious, Peter, and their friend Kendra embark on an exciting journey into a hedge maze. Get ready to follow them through twists and turns as they navigate the labyrinth, and who knows what surprises and discoveries they might find along the way.
The adventure doesn’t stop there! In the second part, “Pet Sitting Service,” Pinkalicious and Peter take on a new entrepreneurial endeavor by opening a pet-sitting service. Join them as they care for a variety of adorable and mischievous pets, learning valuable lessons about responsibility and compassion.
This episode promises fun, friendship, and valuable life lessons for young viewers.
In the first part of the episode, “A-Maze-Ing Day,” Pinkalicious, Peter, and their friend Kendra embark on an exciting journey into a hedge maze. Get ready to follow them through twists and turns as they navigate the labyrinth, and who knows what surprises and discoveries they might find along the way.
The adventure doesn’t stop there! In the second part, “Pet Sitting Service,” Pinkalicious and Peter take on a new entrepreneurial endeavor by opening a pet-sitting service. Join them as they care for a variety of adorable and mischievous pets, learning valuable lessons about responsibility and compassion.
This episode promises fun, friendship, and valuable life lessons for young viewers.
- 2/6/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for a delightful and empowering episode of “Pinkalicious & Peterrific” as Season 6 kicks off with “Dojo Mojo; Googly Eyes.” Airing on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 10:30 Am on PBS, this animated series never fails to deliver valuable life lessons in a fun and colorful way.
In “Dojo Mojo,” young viewers will join Pinkalicious on a karate adventure as she seeks to find her inner courage to master a new move in her karate class. It’s a heartwarming journey of self-discovery and the importance of perseverance that kids and parents alike will appreciate.
In the second part of this episode, the school embarks on a quirky experiment involving googly eyes. Expect giggles and surprises as the characters explore the fun and creativity that these wobbly-eyed wonders bring to everyday objects.
“Pinkalicious & Peterrific” is known for its engaging storytelling and vibrant animation that captivate young audiences while imparting valuable life lessons.
In “Dojo Mojo,” young viewers will join Pinkalicious on a karate adventure as she seeks to find her inner courage to master a new move in her karate class. It’s a heartwarming journey of self-discovery and the importance of perseverance that kids and parents alike will appreciate.
In the second part of this episode, the school embarks on a quirky experiment involving googly eyes. Expect giggles and surprises as the characters explore the fun and creativity that these wobbly-eyed wonders bring to everyday objects.
“Pinkalicious & Peterrific” is known for its engaging storytelling and vibrant animation that captivate young audiences while imparting valuable life lessons.
- 2/5/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Making it past the post by the smallest sliver of a hair, “Founders Day” is worth watching if only because it brings a jolt of femme queer weirdness to a genre historically dominated by men. Sure, it still includes a half-naked, quarter-witted, straight blonde chick getting attacked by a serial killer, promptly grabbing her boobs with both hands, and running down a school hallway scream-whining, “I learned my lesson!” But that’s just the (super creepy) price you’ll have to pay to enjoy star Naomi Grace as a likable lesbian final girl in an otherwise wildly misguided horror comedy from the Blooomquist Brothers.
The star-spangled political slasher starts off strong enough, introducing the authentically charming high school sweethearts Allison (Grace) and Melissa (Olivia Nikkanen). The seniors stand on the precipice of college, locking their initials to a local bridge in their hometown of Fairwood on a chilly, romantic night in November.
The star-spangled political slasher starts off strong enough, introducing the authentically charming high school sweethearts Allison (Grace) and Melissa (Olivia Nikkanen). The seniors stand on the precipice of college, locking their initials to a local bridge in their hometown of Fairwood on a chilly, romantic night in November.
- 1/21/2024
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
“Divisive” has become the fallback term for just about any political personality or issue in recent years, so bitter have differences between the two parties and many of their adherents become. The more fanatical beliefs to be found in an era of increasingly alarmist rhetoric have already provided inspiration for some horror movies, primarily smaller indie productions. The new “Founders Day,” which opens Jan. 19 on 700-plus U.S. screens, is slicker than most such while also more overt in pivoting on political rancor.
But you can’t make a pointed movie about politics — not even a semi-tongue-in-cheek genre film — without political content, and Erik Bloomquist’s feature proves toothless in that regard. Apparently afraid to offend anyone, despite numerous murders onscreen, it centers on a hostile mayoral race between candidates who posture stereotypically yet seem to have no discernible platform, ideology or affiliations on the liberal-to-conservative continuum. That renders the intended satire feeble,...
But you can’t make a pointed movie about politics — not even a semi-tongue-in-cheek genre film — without political content, and Erik Bloomquist’s feature proves toothless in that regard. Apparently afraid to offend anyone, despite numerous murders onscreen, it centers on a hostile mayoral race between candidates who posture stereotypically yet seem to have no discernible platform, ideology or affiliations on the liberal-to-conservative continuum. That renders the intended satire feeble,...
- 1/20/2024
- by Dennis Harvey
- Variety Film + TV
This year’s brand new horror releases roll on in the third full week of 2024, and we’ve got five new ones headed our way this week. Some only in theaters, others now available at home.
Here’s all the new horror releasing January 15 – January 21, 2024!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
The latest original horror movie from Dread is Last Night at Terrace Lanes, a bowling-themed horror movie that was just released onto VOD outlets this past Tuesday, January 16.
Last Night at Terraces Lanes, filmed at an abandoned bowling alley, was written by Adam Cesare (Clown in a Cornfield) and directed by Jamie Nash.
In the new indie horror movie, “When a bloodthirsty cult invades a bowling alley on its final night of operation, a high schooler on a date from hell, must join forces with her survivalist dad to fend off the crazed murderers.
Here’s all the new horror releasing January 15 – January 21, 2024!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
The latest original horror movie from Dread is Last Night at Terrace Lanes, a bowling-themed horror movie that was just released onto VOD outlets this past Tuesday, January 16.
Last Night at Terraces Lanes, filmed at an abandoned bowling alley, was written by Adam Cesare (Clown in a Cornfield) and directed by Jamie Nash.
In the new indie horror movie, “When a bloodthirsty cult invades a bowling alley on its final night of operation, a high schooler on a date from hell, must join forces with her survivalist dad to fend off the crazed murderers.
- 1/18/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Founders DayPhoto: David Apuzzo/Mainframe Pictures
There are lots of ways to tell when you’re in good hands while watching a movie. It might be the casting, or the lighting, or the clever dialogue in the script. It might be the way the film plays with genre, or the...
There are lots of ways to tell when you’re in good hands while watching a movie. It might be the casting, or the lighting, or the clever dialogue in the script. It might be the way the film plays with genre, or the...
- 1/15/2024
- by Matthew Jackson
- avclub.com
Close on the heels of Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving comes another holiday-themed slasher movie, director Erik Bloomquist‘s slasher movie Founders Day, which Dark Sky Films will be giving a limited theatrical release in the United States on January 19th. There’s a mayoral election at the center of this one, and in a newly released promo – which you can watch in the embed above – viewers are introduced to the two candidates. Check it out!
Written by Erik Bloomquist and Carson Bloomquist, Founders Day is a contemporary murder mystery set in the midst of a heated mayoral election on the eve of a quaint New England town’s tricentennial.
The Bloomquist brothers produced the film for Mainframe Pictures, alongside Adam Weppler. Hargreaves co-produced with William Russ. William Kay serves as executive producer with Blue Finch Films’ Mike Chapman and Fatima Hayward.
The film stars Amy Hargreaves (Brainscan), Devin Druid (13 Reasons Why...
Written by Erik Bloomquist and Carson Bloomquist, Founders Day is a contemporary murder mystery set in the midst of a heated mayoral election on the eve of a quaint New England town’s tricentennial.
The Bloomquist brothers produced the film for Mainframe Pictures, alongside Adam Weppler. Hargreaves co-produced with William Russ. William Kay serves as executive producer with Blue Finch Films’ Mike Chapman and Fatima Hayward.
The film stars Amy Hargreaves (Brainscan), Devin Druid (13 Reasons Why...
- 12/27/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Close on the heels of Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving comes another holiday-themed slasher movie, director Erik Bloomquist‘s slasher movie Founders Day, which Dark Sky Films will be giving a limited theatrical release in the United States on January 19th. With that date just one month away, a trailer for Founders Day has made its way online and can be seen in the embed above.
Written by Erik Bloomquist and Carson Bloomquist, Founders Day is a contemporary murder mystery set in the midst of a heated mayoral election on the eve of a quaint New England town’s tricentennial.
The Bloomquist brothers produced the film for Mainframe Pictures, alongside Adam Weppler. Hargreaves co-produced with William Russ. William Kay serves as executive producer with Blue Finch Films’ Mike Chapman and Fatima Hayward.
The film stars Amy Hargreaves (Brainscan), Devin Druid (13 Reasons Why), Emilia McCarthy (SkyMed), Catherine Curtin (Stranger Things), William...
Written by Erik Bloomquist and Carson Bloomquist, Founders Day is a contemporary murder mystery set in the midst of a heated mayoral election on the eve of a quaint New England town’s tricentennial.
The Bloomquist brothers produced the film for Mainframe Pictures, alongside Adam Weppler. Hargreaves co-produced with William Russ. William Kay serves as executive producer with Blue Finch Films’ Mike Chapman and Fatima Hayward.
The film stars Amy Hargreaves (Brainscan), Devin Druid (13 Reasons Why), Emilia McCarthy (SkyMed), Catherine Curtin (Stranger Things), William...
- 12/13/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The slasher movie Founders Day is headed exclusively to movie theaters on January 19, 2024, and the official trailer for the rated “R” slasher has sliced our way this afternoon.
Watch the official trailer for Founders Day below.
In this “bold political slasher” from the Bloomquist Brothers, a small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election.
As accusations fly and the threat of a masked killer darkens every street corner, the residents must race to uncover the truth before fear consumes the town.
“We’re very happy to be partnering with the team at Dark Sky who know and love the power of genre cinema like we do,” said the Bloomquist brothers. “As the chaos of modern politics rages, The Founder is primed and ready to be unleashed on American audiences.”
Erik Bloomquist directed Founders Day, written by Erik and Carson Bloomquist.
Watch the official trailer for Founders Day below.
In this “bold political slasher” from the Bloomquist Brothers, a small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election.
As accusations fly and the threat of a masked killer darkens every street corner, the residents must race to uncover the truth before fear consumes the town.
“We’re very happy to be partnering with the team at Dark Sky who know and love the power of genre cinema like we do,” said the Bloomquist brothers. “As the chaos of modern politics rages, The Founder is primed and ready to be unleashed on American audiences.”
Erik Bloomquist directed Founders Day, written by Erik and Carson Bloomquist.
- 12/12/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Earlier this week, we learned that director Erik Bloomquist‘s slasher movie Founders Day has secured a North American distribution deal with Dark Sky Films, and the company is planning to give it a theatrical release sometime in the first quarter of 2024. In preparation for that release, the movie has also now secured a rating from the Motion Picture Association ratings board. Founders Day has been rated R for “strong bloody violence, language, and some sexual references.” So it delivers pretty much what you expect to see from a slasher movie.
Written by Erik Bloomquist and Carson Bloomquist, Founders Day is a contemporary murder mystery set in the midst of a heated mayoral election on the eve of a quaint New England town’s tricentennial.
The Bloomquist brothers produced the film for Mainframe Pictures, alongside Adam Weppler. Hargreaves co-produced with William Russ. William Kay serves as executive producer with Blue...
Written by Erik Bloomquist and Carson Bloomquist, Founders Day is a contemporary murder mystery set in the midst of a heated mayoral election on the eve of a quaint New England town’s tricentennial.
The Bloomquist brothers produced the film for Mainframe Pictures, alongside Adam Weppler. Hargreaves co-produced with William Russ. William Kay serves as executive producer with Blue...
- 11/16/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The slasher movie Founders Day is headed our way in early 2024 from Dark Sky Films, and we’ve learned this week that the film has received an official “R” rating from the MPA.
Founders Day is rated “R” for…
“Strong bloody violence, language and some sexual references.”
You can check out the official teaser trailer below for a taste.
In this “bold political slasher” from the Bloomquist Brothers, a small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election.
As accusations fly and the threat of a masked killer darkens every street corner, the residents must race to uncover the truth before fear consumes the town.
“We’re very happy to be partnering with the team at Dark Sky who know and love the power of genre cinema like we do,” said the Bloomquist brothers. “As the chaos of modern politics rages,...
Founders Day is rated “R” for…
“Strong bloody violence, language and some sexual references.”
You can check out the official teaser trailer below for a taste.
In this “bold political slasher” from the Bloomquist Brothers, a small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election.
As accusations fly and the threat of a masked killer darkens every street corner, the residents must race to uncover the truth before fear consumes the town.
“We’re very happy to be partnering with the team at Dark Sky who know and love the power of genre cinema like we do,” said the Bloomquist brothers. “As the chaos of modern politics rages,...
- 11/15/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
A year after production wrapped on director Erik Bloomquist‘s slasher movie Founders Day, The Hollywood Reporter has learned that the film has secured a North American distribution deal with Dark Sky Films, and the company is planning to give it a theatrical release sometime in the first quarter of 2024.
Written by Erik Bloomquist and Carson Bloomquist, Founders Day is a contemporary murder mystery set in the midst of a heated mayoral election on the eve of a quaint New England town’s tricentennial.
The Bloomquist brothers produced the film for Mainframe Pictures, alongside Adam Weppler. Hargreaves co-produced with William Russ. William Kay serves as executive producer with Blue Finch Films’ Mike Chapman and Fatima Hayward.
The film stars Amy Hargreaves (Brainscan), Devin Druid (13 Reasons Why), Emilia McCarthy (SkyMed), Catherine Curtin (Stranger Things), William Russ (Boy Meets World), Naomi Grace (NCIS), Olivia Nikkanen (The Society), Jayce Bartok (When They See Us...
Written by Erik Bloomquist and Carson Bloomquist, Founders Day is a contemporary murder mystery set in the midst of a heated mayoral election on the eve of a quaint New England town’s tricentennial.
The Bloomquist brothers produced the film for Mainframe Pictures, alongside Adam Weppler. Hargreaves co-produced with William Russ. William Kay serves as executive producer with Blue Finch Films’ Mike Chapman and Fatima Hayward.
The film stars Amy Hargreaves (Brainscan), Devin Druid (13 Reasons Why), Emilia McCarthy (SkyMed), Catherine Curtin (Stranger Things), William Russ (Boy Meets World), Naomi Grace (NCIS), Olivia Nikkanen (The Society), Jayce Bartok (When They See Us...
- 11/13/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The upcoming slasher movie Founders Day is headed our way early next year, with The Hollywood Reporter bringing us the word today that Dark Sky Films has picked it up.
“The film has been acquired by Dark Sky Films and will be theatrically released in the first-quarter of 2024,” THR reports. Watch the teaser trailer below and read on for more.
In this “bold political slasher” from the Bloomquist Brothers, a small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election.
As accusations fly and the threat of a masked killer darkens every street corner, the residents must race to uncover the truth before fear consumes the town.
“We’re very happy to be partnering with the team at Dark Sky who know and love the power of genre cinema like we do,” said the Bloomquist brothers. “As the chaos of modern politics rages,...
“The film has been acquired by Dark Sky Films and will be theatrically released in the first-quarter of 2024,” THR reports. Watch the teaser trailer below and read on for more.
In this “bold political slasher” from the Bloomquist Brothers, a small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election.
As accusations fly and the threat of a masked killer darkens every street corner, the residents must race to uncover the truth before fear consumes the town.
“We’re very happy to be partnering with the team at Dark Sky who know and love the power of genre cinema like we do,” said the Bloomquist brothers. “As the chaos of modern politics rages,...
- 11/13/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Slashers often contain political elements, but we rarely see a slasher about politics. Enter Founders Day, from co-writers Carson Blomquist and Erik Blomquist.
The town of Fairwood is celebrating its tricentennial and there’s a mayoral election on the horizon. The incumbent, Mayor Blair Gladwell (Amy Hargreaves), is campaigning on consistency, while her adversary, Harold Faulkner (Jayce Bartok), is advocating change. Divided along campaign lines are their children: Faulkner’s put-upon lesbian daughter Melissa (Olivia Nikkanen) and his son Adam (Devin Druid) who used to date Gladwell’s daughter Lilly (Emilia McCarthy).
The star-crossed lovers of competing political parents is a tantalizing premise, but Founders Day packs innumerable other characters and subplots into the mix. Adam and Lilly’s failed relationship involves bad boy Rob (Tyler James White), there’s plenty of plotting among the town council involved in the election, and even Melissa’s girlfriend Allison (Naomi Grace) has...
The town of Fairwood is celebrating its tricentennial and there’s a mayoral election on the horizon. The incumbent, Mayor Blair Gladwell (Amy Hargreaves), is campaigning on consistency, while her adversary, Harold Faulkner (Jayce Bartok), is advocating change. Divided along campaign lines are their children: Faulkner’s put-upon lesbian daughter Melissa (Olivia Nikkanen) and his son Adam (Devin Druid) who used to date Gladwell’s daughter Lilly (Emilia McCarthy).
The star-crossed lovers of competing political parents is a tantalizing premise, but Founders Day packs innumerable other characters and subplots into the mix. Adam and Lilly’s failed relationship involves bad boy Rob (Tyler James White), there’s plenty of plotting among the town council involved in the election, and even Melissa’s girlfriend Allison (Naomi Grace) has...
- 10/23/2023
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
The upcoming slasher movie Founders Day will have its Canadian Premiere at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival this month (October 18-22), and we’ve got a sneak peek for ya today.
Founders Day recently played at both Fright Fest and Popcorn Frights, and you can preview the arrival of the film’s slasher maniac with an exclusive first-look teaser clip below.
Change is coming…
In this “bold political slasher” from the Bloomquist Brothers, a small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election.
As accusations fly and the threat of a masked killer darkens every street corner, the residents must race to uncover the truth before fear consumes the town.
Erik Bloomquist directed Founders Day, written by Erik and Carson Bloomquist.
“With whodunnit slashers serving as our entry point into the genre, we are elated to bring our own mischief-laden,...
Founders Day recently played at both Fright Fest and Popcorn Frights, and you can preview the arrival of the film’s slasher maniac with an exclusive first-look teaser clip below.
Change is coming…
In this “bold political slasher” from the Bloomquist Brothers, a small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election.
As accusations fly and the threat of a masked killer darkens every street corner, the residents must race to uncover the truth before fear consumes the town.
Erik Bloomquist directed Founders Day, written by Erik and Carson Bloomquist.
“With whodunnit slashers serving as our entry point into the genre, we are elated to bring our own mischief-laden,...
- 10/2/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
On Friday, October 6, 2023, at 10:30 Am, PBS will air Season 5, Episode 7 of “Pinkalicious & Peterrific” titled “Yo-Yo’s Musical Journey; Happy Pinkville Day.”
In this episode, Pinkalicious faces a challenge with her Kazoo Club when they can’t seem to get along. But she receives some unexpected help from a guest artist, the renowned Yo-Yo Ma. Together, they work to mend the rift among club members and discover the joy of making music together.
Later in the episode, Pinkalicious and her family celebrate Pinkville Day, a special occasion that holds a deeper meaning. Through their experiences, they learn the true significance of this day, emphasizing valuable life lessons.
“Pinkalicious & Peterrific” continues to provide young viewers with engaging and educational content. This episode’s neutral tone and simple language make it accessible for kids as it explores themes of teamwork, harmony, and the importance of understanding the meaning behind special days.
In this episode, Pinkalicious faces a challenge with her Kazoo Club when they can’t seem to get along. But she receives some unexpected help from a guest artist, the renowned Yo-Yo Ma. Together, they work to mend the rift among club members and discover the joy of making music together.
Later in the episode, Pinkalicious and her family celebrate Pinkville Day, a special occasion that holds a deeper meaning. Through their experiences, they learn the true significance of this day, emphasizing valuable life lessons.
“Pinkalicious & Peterrific” continues to provide young viewers with engaging and educational content. This episode’s neutral tone and simple language make it accessible for kids as it explores themes of teamwork, harmony, and the importance of understanding the meaning behind special days.
- 9/30/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
On Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 10:30 Am on PBS, “Pinkalicious & Peterrific” continues with its Season 5 Episode 6 titled “Mommy Gnome; Bon Appetit.”
In this delightful episode, Pinkalicious and her brother Peter embark on two exciting adventures. First, they join forces with their friend Norman to help him set up a garden. Gardening is a fun and educational activity, and the trio’s teamwork is sure to inspire young viewers.
But that’s not all! Pinkalicious receives a special hat that has a magical twist—it turns everything it touches into cupcakes. The whimsical hat promises lots of humorous and imaginative moments as Pinkalicious explores the wonders of this enchanted accessory.
“Mommy Gnome; Bon Appetit” is another heartwarming installment of “Pinkalicious & Peterrific,” a series that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and the joys of childhood exploration.
Tune in on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 10:30 Am on PBS to join Pinkalicious and Peter on their...
In this delightful episode, Pinkalicious and her brother Peter embark on two exciting adventures. First, they join forces with their friend Norman to help him set up a garden. Gardening is a fun and educational activity, and the trio’s teamwork is sure to inspire young viewers.
But that’s not all! Pinkalicious receives a special hat that has a magical twist—it turns everything it touches into cupcakes. The whimsical hat promises lots of humorous and imaginative moments as Pinkalicious explores the wonders of this enchanted accessory.
“Mommy Gnome; Bon Appetit” is another heartwarming installment of “Pinkalicious & Peterrific,” a series that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and the joys of childhood exploration.
Tune in on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 10:30 Am on PBS to join Pinkalicious and Peter on their...
- 9/30/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 10:30 Am, PBS will air Season 5, Episode 5 of “Pinkalicious & Peterrific” titled “Color of the Year; Toothy McManners.”
In this episode, Pinkalicious and Peter find themselves in a colorful adventure as they assist the Color Fairy in selecting the color of the year. It’s a creative and fun-filled mission that showcases the vibrant world of colors.
Following that, Pinkalicious and Peter take on another task – teaching Toothy McSquint, a pirate with a penchant for rough manners, how to behave politely. Their goal is to help Toothy improve his manners before a special dinner with Ms. Penny, a character known for her grace and charm.
Young viewers can look forward to an entertaining and educational episode that promotes the importance of colors and good manners. Tune in on October 4th at 10:30 Am to join Pinkalicious and Peter on their adventures in “Pinkalicious & Peterrific.”
Release...
In this episode, Pinkalicious and Peter find themselves in a colorful adventure as they assist the Color Fairy in selecting the color of the year. It’s a creative and fun-filled mission that showcases the vibrant world of colors.
Following that, Pinkalicious and Peter take on another task – teaching Toothy McSquint, a pirate with a penchant for rough manners, how to behave politely. Their goal is to help Toothy improve his manners before a special dinner with Ms. Penny, a character known for her grace and charm.
Young viewers can look forward to an entertaining and educational episode that promotes the importance of colors and good manners. Tune in on October 4th at 10:30 Am to join Pinkalicious and Peter on their adventures in “Pinkalicious & Peterrific.”
Release...
- 9/30/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Pinkalicious & Peterrific Season 5 Episode 4: Gnome Variety Show; Tidy Up Airs October 3 2023 on PBS
On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 10:30 Am, PBS brings young viewers another delightful episode of “Pinkalicious & Peterrific” titled “Gnome Variety Show; Tidy Up.” In this episode, Norman, one of Pinkalicious and Peter’s friends, takes center stage as he enters a gnome talent show. Young viewers can expect to see a variety of gnome talents on display, adding a touch of whimsy to the show.
Additionally, the episode teaches an important lesson about the value of cleanliness and tidying up. Pinkalicious and Peter discover that cleaning can be enjoyable, which might inspire young viewers to find fun in their own chores.
As always, “Pinkalicious & Peterrific” is a family-friendly and educational show that encourages creativity and problem-solving in a straightforward and child-friendly manner. With its engaging stories and relatable characters, it’s a great choice for children aged 10 and below.
Tune in to PBS on October 3rd to join Pinkalicious,...
Additionally, the episode teaches an important lesson about the value of cleanliness and tidying up. Pinkalicious and Peter discover that cleaning can be enjoyable, which might inspire young viewers to find fun in their own chores.
As always, “Pinkalicious & Peterrific” is a family-friendly and educational show that encourages creativity and problem-solving in a straightforward and child-friendly manner. With its engaging stories and relatable characters, it’s a great choice for children aged 10 and below.
Tune in to PBS on October 3rd to join Pinkalicious,...
- 9/29/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
In the small town where Erik Bloomquist’s latest slasher movie is set, everybody knows everybody, and most of them hate each other. They may try to hide it, but with a mayoral election looming, bitterness is rising to the surface. It even seeps into the home of opposition candidate Harold Faulkner (Jayce Bartok), who is at odds with his teenage daughter Melissa (Olivia Nikkanen). He’s not homophobic, he insists – he just wishes she’d consider the importance of them maintaining a wholesome family image at this time. Unimpressed, Melissa storms out. She wants to spend time with her girlfriend Allison (Naomi Grace). They’re coming to the end of their time at high school and, with college beckoning, separation is on the horizon. In fact, with somebody else planning to visit the bridge where they’re meeting that night, it will happen a lot sooner than that.
‘Iron bars will bend and break.
‘Iron bars will bend and break.
- 8/27/2023
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Stars: Olivia Nikkanen, Naomi Grace, Jayce Bartok, Devin Druid, Emilia McCarthy, Amy Hargreaves, Catherine Curtin | Written by Erik Bloomquist, Carson Bloomquist | Directed by Erik Bloomquist
The Bloomquist brothers, director Erik and co-writer Carson are back with their second film this year, following up their summer camp horror She Came from the Woods with Founders Day. Billed as a political slasher has an interesting history to it. The original concept dates back to 2011, and a script that was considered for inclusion in Project Greenlight. They even made a conceptual trailer for it before the project collapsed. And what better time to revive it than now in a time of political division and violence?
In the town of Fairwood, two things are fast approaching, its 300th anniversary and the election of its next mayor. The race is a contentious one, the first image we see is of a campaign sign being destroyed.
The Bloomquist brothers, director Erik and co-writer Carson are back with their second film this year, following up their summer camp horror She Came from the Woods with Founders Day. Billed as a political slasher has an interesting history to it. The original concept dates back to 2011, and a script that was considered for inclusion in Project Greenlight. They even made a conceptual trailer for it before the project collapsed. And what better time to revive it than now in a time of political division and violence?
In the town of Fairwood, two things are fast approaching, its 300th anniversary and the election of its next mayor. The race is a contentious one, the first image we see is of a campaign sign being destroyed.
- 8/21/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
It was last November when we heard that production had wrapped on director Erik Bloomquist‘s slasher movie Founders Day, and while the film still doesn’t have a release date, we do know when it’s going to have its world premiere: at 6pm on August 18th at the Popcorn Frights festival in Florida. With the premiere a few weeks away, a teaser poster for Founders Day has made its way online, and you can check it out at the bottom of this article.
Written by Erik Bloomquist and Carson Bloomquist, Founders Day is a contemporary murder mystery set in the midst of a heated mayoral election on the eve of a quaint New England town’s tricentennial.
The Bloomquist brothers produced the film for Mainframe Pictures, alongside Adam Weppler. Hargreaves co-produced with William Russ. William Kay serves as executive producer with Blue Finch Films’ Mike Chapman and Fatima Hayward.
Written by Erik Bloomquist and Carson Bloomquist, Founders Day is a contemporary murder mystery set in the midst of a heated mayoral election on the eve of a quaint New England town’s tricentennial.
The Bloomquist brothers produced the film for Mainframe Pictures, alongside Adam Weppler. Hargreaves co-produced with William Russ. William Kay serves as executive producer with Blue Finch Films’ Mike Chapman and Fatima Hayward.
- 7/28/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Announced this afternoon, the upcoming slasher movie Founders Day will have its world premiere at Popcorn Frights on August 18, followed by its international premiere at FrightFest on August 28, and Bloody Disgusting has been provided with the exclusive teaser poster.
Change is here… check out the teaser poster for Founders Day below!
In this “bold political slasher” from the Bloomquist Brothers, a small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election.
As accusations fly and the threat of a masked killer darkens every street corner, the residents must race to uncover the truth before fear consumes the town.
Erik Bloomquist directed Founders Day, written by Erik and Carson Bloomquist.
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“With whodunnit slashers serving as our entry point into the genre, we are elated to bring our own mischief-laden, blood-soaked mystery to life,...
Change is here… check out the teaser poster for Founders Day below!
In this “bold political slasher” from the Bloomquist Brothers, a small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election.
As accusations fly and the threat of a masked killer darkens every street corner, the residents must race to uncover the truth before fear consumes the town.
Erik Bloomquist directed Founders Day, written by Erik and Carson Bloomquist.
[Related] Popcorn Frights Unleashes Giallo Thrillers, Found Footage Creature Features & More
“With whodunnit slashers serving as our entry point into the genre, we are elated to bring our own mischief-laden, blood-soaked mystery to life,...
- 7/27/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Holiday-themed slashers will always grab hold of our attention, and Deadline is reporting on an upcoming new one titled Founders Day that just wrapped filming in Connecticut.
Erik Bloomquist directed Founders Day for Mainframe Pictures, expected in 2023.
Deadline reports, “Founders Day is a contemporary murder mystery set in the midst of a heated mayoral election on the eve of a quaint New England town’s tricentennial.”
Erik Bloomquist wrote the script with brother Carson Bloomquist.
“With whodunnit slashers serving as our entry point into the genre, we are elated to bring our own mischief-laden, blood-soaked mystery to life,” said the Bloomquist brothers. “Founders Day is a slasher for the world we are living in right now, and we can’t wait for the speculation on who’s behind the mask to begin…”
Devin Druid (13 Reasons Why), Emilia McCarthy (SkyMed), Amy Hargreaves (13 Reasons Why), Catherine Curtin (Stranger Things), William Russ...
Erik Bloomquist directed Founders Day for Mainframe Pictures, expected in 2023.
Deadline reports, “Founders Day is a contemporary murder mystery set in the midst of a heated mayoral election on the eve of a quaint New England town’s tricentennial.”
Erik Bloomquist wrote the script with brother Carson Bloomquist.
“With whodunnit slashers serving as our entry point into the genre, we are elated to bring our own mischief-laden, blood-soaked mystery to life,” said the Bloomquist brothers. “Founders Day is a slasher for the world we are living in right now, and we can’t wait for the speculation on who’s behind the mask to begin…”
Devin Druid (13 Reasons Why), Emilia McCarthy (SkyMed), Amy Hargreaves (13 Reasons Why), Catherine Curtin (Stranger Things), William Russ...
- 11/30/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
About seventeen months ago, it was announced that production had wrapped on director Erik Bloomquist‘s horror film She Came from the Woods, which is set at a summer camp in the ’80s. That movie hasn’t gotten a release yet, but Bloomquist has already wrapped production on another horror project. This one is a slasher called Founders Day, and the cast includes Amy Hargreaves (Brainscan), Devin Druid (13 Reasons Why), Emilia McCarthy (SkyMed), Catherine Curtin (Stranger Things), William Russ (Boy Meets World), Naomi Grace (NCIS), Olivia Nikkanen (The Society), Jayce Bartok (When They See Us), Andrew Stewart Jones (Gotham), Tyler James White (The Villains of Valley View), Erik Bloomquist (Weekenders), Adam Weppler (Long Lost), Kate Edmonds (The Third Saturday in October), Dylan Slade (Katelyn), and Arun Cameron Storrs (Ninja Zombies).
Written by Erik Bloomquist and Carson Bloomquist, Founders Day is a contemporary murder mystery set in the midst of...
Written by Erik Bloomquist and Carson Bloomquist, Founders Day is a contemporary murder mystery set in the midst of...
- 11/23/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Filming has wrapped in northwestern Connecticut on slasher feature Founders Day, the latest feature from fraternal writing-director duo Erik and Carson Bloomquist and production outfit Mainframe Pictures.
Following Mainframe’s She Came from the Woods, the summer camp horror which premiered earlier this year at FrightFest, Founders Day is a contemporary murder mystery set in the midst of a heated mayoral election on the eve of a quaint New England town’s tricentennial.
Starring are Devin Druid (13 Reasons Why), Emilia McCarthy (SkyMed), Amy Hargreaves (13 Reasons Why), Catherine Curtin (Stranger Things), William Russ (Boy Meets World), Naomi Grace (NCIS), Olivia Nikkanen (The Society), Jayce Bartok (When They See Us), Andrew Stewart Jones (Gotham), Tyler James White (The Villains of Valley View), Erik Bloomquist (Weekenders), Adam Weppler (Long Lost), Kate Edmonds (The Third Saturday in October), Dylan Slade, and Arun Cameron Storrs. Casting is by Nick Peciaro, CSA.
Pic is produced by Erik Bloomquist,...
Following Mainframe’s She Came from the Woods, the summer camp horror which premiered earlier this year at FrightFest, Founders Day is a contemporary murder mystery set in the midst of a heated mayoral election on the eve of a quaint New England town’s tricentennial.
Starring are Devin Druid (13 Reasons Why), Emilia McCarthy (SkyMed), Amy Hargreaves (13 Reasons Why), Catherine Curtin (Stranger Things), William Russ (Boy Meets World), Naomi Grace (NCIS), Olivia Nikkanen (The Society), Jayce Bartok (When They See Us), Andrew Stewart Jones (Gotham), Tyler James White (The Villains of Valley View), Erik Bloomquist (Weekenders), Adam Weppler (Long Lost), Kate Edmonds (The Third Saturday in October), Dylan Slade, and Arun Cameron Storrs. Casting is by Nick Peciaro, CSA.
Pic is produced by Erik Bloomquist,...
- 11/22/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Click here to read the full article.
Dita Von Teese is getting the documentary treatment.
Filming for a feature doc about the Queen of Burlesque is underway with director Tiffany Bartok (Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story) at the helm and a team that includes producers Jayce Bartok and Jesse Scolaro and executive producers Matthew Felker, Ryan Kampe and Stephen Fitzgibbon.
The plan is to cover her humble beginnings, born as Heather Sweet in West Branch, Michigan, to becoming pop culture’s most famous striptease artist. Von Teese is participating and will accompany filmmakers to her hometown where they will sit down with members of her family, many of whom will be seen for the first time. They’ll also have access to her inner circle, an entire archive of rare, never-before-seen footage as well and her upcoming Glamonatrix Tour.
The news comes as the 50-year-old performer is having a moment,...
Dita Von Teese is getting the documentary treatment.
Filming for a feature doc about the Queen of Burlesque is underway with director Tiffany Bartok (Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story) at the helm and a team that includes producers Jayce Bartok and Jesse Scolaro and executive producers Matthew Felker, Ryan Kampe and Stephen Fitzgibbon.
The plan is to cover her humble beginnings, born as Heather Sweet in West Branch, Michigan, to becoming pop culture’s most famous striptease artist. Von Teese is participating and will accompany filmmakers to her hometown where they will sit down with members of her family, many of whom will be seen for the first time. They’ll also have access to her inner circle, an entire archive of rare, never-before-seen footage as well and her upcoming Glamonatrix Tour.
The news comes as the 50-year-old performer is having a moment,...
- 11/10/2022
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The latest episode of Andor is making quite an impressio with the Star Wars fandom.
Episode six of the Disney Plus series, which is based on Diego Luna’s Rogue One character Cassian Andor, has earned acclaim for its willingness to take its time and flesh out the story.
Season one will be 12 episodes, with a second season of 12 episodes, which will conclude the series, already confirmed.
After weeks of build up, the show’s first big set-piece arrived in the latest instalment, which was titled “The Eye’. It showed the lead characters undertaking a heist on Aldhani.
Viewers have praised the “stunning” episode, directed by Susanna White, for its tension, its visuals and for effectively bringing storylines together, and are agreed that it could be the greatest live-action episode of a Star Wars TV series to date.
Some even went so far as to say it’s one of Star Wars’ finest moments ever,...
Episode six of the Disney Plus series, which is based on Diego Luna’s Rogue One character Cassian Andor, has earned acclaim for its willingness to take its time and flesh out the story.
Season one will be 12 episodes, with a second season of 12 episodes, which will conclude the series, already confirmed.
After weeks of build up, the show’s first big set-piece arrived in the latest instalment, which was titled “The Eye’. It showed the lead characters undertaking a heist on Aldhani.
Viewers have praised the “stunning” episode, directed by Susanna White, for its tension, its visuals and for effectively bringing storylines together, and are agreed that it could be the greatest live-action episode of a Star Wars TV series to date.
Some even went so far as to say it’s one of Star Wars’ finest moments ever,...
- 10/12/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Christopher Lloyd and Richard Kind will lead Tankhouse, an ensemble comedy being directed by Noam Tomaschoff, who co-wrote the piece with Chelsea Frei. Tara Holt, Stephen Friedrich, Nadia Alexander, Joe Adler, Austin Crute, Luke Spencer Roberts, Devere Rogers, and Sarah Yarkin also star. It follows two pretentious New York theatre actors who, when blackballed from the local theatre scene, decide their only recourse is to travel to Fargo, North Dakota, and start a theatrical revolution. Rounding out the cast are Andy Buckley, Joey Lauren Adams, Rachel Mattews, Alex Esola, and Carolyn Michelle Smith. Producers are Frei, Tomaschoff, and Mathew Cooper of Momentum Studios in collaboration with Forum Communications of Fargo, North Dakota. Production is currently underway with plans to film in both Fargo and Los Angeles.
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Sydney Sweeney and Finlay MacMillan (Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children) will star in The Prince of Soho,...
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Sydney Sweeney and Finlay MacMillan (Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children) will star in The Prince of Soho,...
- 12/17/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Holdouts,” a new web series raising money on Kickstarter, is an ode to what some have called vanishing New York. It’s the story of “a blue collar guy who just wants to get day-wasted for three dollars,” but every gin joint he used to haunt has turned into a Starbucks or a Duane Reade or a Bank of America. Created by Dan Menke and Stephen Girasuolo, Menke wrote the script specifically with stars Kevin Corrigan (“Goodfellas,” “The Departed”) and Jayce Bartok (“The Cake Eaters”) in mind.
“Kevin and I for a while had been sending each other the Jeremiah’s Vanishing New York thing, bitching at four in the morning about something closing,” Menke said, speaking from his rent-controlled Williamsburg studio. “Being a native New Yorker as he is, the underlying theme of people being priced out and the struggle to try to stay here was definitely something Kevin connected with.” For years after meeting Corrigan, Menke wrote possible projects. “I would periodically get up the nerve to send them to him,” the writer said, “and he liked this one.”
Menke met Bartok when the actor appeared on his monthly variety show hosted by New York’s filthiest marionette, The Arty Need Show. Originally, the show was about two down and out actors — with a running gag that Corrigan would always get recognized for his role in “Goodfellas,” while Bartok got mistaken as someone’s cousin’s ex. “With the added backdrop of gentrification, the project has deepened exponentially,” said Bartok. “It gives it that meaning, that edge, that wow, this is relevant.”
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Though he may be less recognizable than Corrigan, Bartok cut his teeth with bit parts in classics like “The Fisher King,” and “School Ties.” More recently, he has written and produced two features; “The Cake Eaters,” with Kristin Stewart and Bruce Dern, which won best feature at The Stony Brook Film Festival in 2008, and “Fall to Rise,” starring Daphne Rubin-Vega.
The gentrification subject is particularly relevant to Bartok, whose artist mother moved him to Soho when he was eleven. “We moved to Soho when it was bodegas and art galleries, that kind of ‘After Hours’ Martin Scorsese Soho, and over 20 years I watched it become this kind of Euro mall.” Bartok was a Soho holdout until five years ago, when he moved to the Fort Greene neighborhood in Brooklyn. “You couldn’t leave the house on weekends,” he said. “There was no neighborhood anymore.”
The series has a bit of an “Odd Couple” feel, with Bartok playing the naïve newbie and Corrigan schooling his character on the real New York. The team is hoping the five-minute episodes will gain momentum like the hit web series “High Maintenance,” and get picked up for television.
Why are such accomplished film and television actors turning to web content? According to Bartok, “these days, just business wise, when you have major movie stars doing pilot after pilot, and you’re competing with Tony winners for one episode of ‘Elementary,’ you’re like wow, this is it, it truly is an actor’s life.”
It almost sounds as tough as say, holding out on a New York apartment.
“The Holdouts” is produced by Savin Rock Entertainment. Help get it made by contributing on Kickstarter.
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“Kevin and I for a while had been sending each other the Jeremiah’s Vanishing New York thing, bitching at four in the morning about something closing,” Menke said, speaking from his rent-controlled Williamsburg studio. “Being a native New Yorker as he is, the underlying theme of people being priced out and the struggle to try to stay here was definitely something Kevin connected with.” For years after meeting Corrigan, Menke wrote possible projects. “I would periodically get up the nerve to send them to him,” the writer said, “and he liked this one.”
Menke met Bartok when the actor appeared on his monthly variety show hosted by New York’s filthiest marionette, The Arty Need Show. Originally, the show was about two down and out actors — with a running gag that Corrigan would always get recognized for his role in “Goodfellas,” while Bartok got mistaken as someone’s cousin’s ex. “With the added backdrop of gentrification, the project has deepened exponentially,” said Bartok. “It gives it that meaning, that edge, that wow, this is relevant.”
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Though he may be less recognizable than Corrigan, Bartok cut his teeth with bit parts in classics like “The Fisher King,” and “School Ties.” More recently, he has written and produced two features; “The Cake Eaters,” with Kristin Stewart and Bruce Dern, which won best feature at The Stony Brook Film Festival in 2008, and “Fall to Rise,” starring Daphne Rubin-Vega.
The gentrification subject is particularly relevant to Bartok, whose artist mother moved him to Soho when he was eleven. “We moved to Soho when it was bodegas and art galleries, that kind of ‘After Hours’ Martin Scorsese Soho, and over 20 years I watched it become this kind of Euro mall.” Bartok was a Soho holdout until five years ago, when he moved to the Fort Greene neighborhood in Brooklyn. “You couldn’t leave the house on weekends,” he said. “There was no neighborhood anymore.”
The series has a bit of an “Odd Couple” feel, with Bartok playing the naïve newbie and Corrigan schooling his character on the real New York. The team is hoping the five-minute episodes will gain momentum like the hit web series “High Maintenance,” and get picked up for television.
Why are such accomplished film and television actors turning to web content? According to Bartok, “these days, just business wise, when you have major movie stars doing pilot after pilot, and you’re competing with Tony winners for one episode of ‘Elementary,’ you’re like wow, this is it, it truly is an actor’s life.”
It almost sounds as tough as say, holding out on a New York apartment.
“The Holdouts” is produced by Savin Rock Entertainment. Help get it made by contributing on Kickstarter.
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- 6/14/2016
- by Judith Dry
- Indiewire
From Marine Boy and Thundercats to Cities Of Gold and Akira, we look at the TV shows and movies that introduced the UK to Japanese anime
One evening in 1994, the BBC screened a documentary simply called Manga. Presented by Jonathan Ross, it showcased the rising popularity of Japanese animation, largely focusing on the output of Manga Entertainment, whose dubbed VHS releases had made a huge impact on anime fans and caused a certain amount of consternation among the mainstream press.
For British viewers, the anime boom took a long time to arrive. In America, Japanese shows like Kimba The White Lion, Gigantor and Astro Boy were a common sight on television in the 1960s, yet it took until the late 70s and 80s, and a string of European-Japanese co-productions, before anime finally began to find a hold on UK television.
As a youngster at the time, I didn't necessarily know...
One evening in 1994, the BBC screened a documentary simply called Manga. Presented by Jonathan Ross, it showcased the rising popularity of Japanese animation, largely focusing on the output of Manga Entertainment, whose dubbed VHS releases had made a huge impact on anime fans and caused a certain amount of consternation among the mainstream press.
For British viewers, the anime boom took a long time to arrive. In America, Japanese shows like Kimba The White Lion, Gigantor and Astro Boy were a common sight on television in the 1960s, yet it took until the late 70s and 80s, and a string of European-Japanese co-productions, before anime finally began to find a hold on UK television.
As a youngster at the time, I didn't necessarily know...
- 3/24/2015
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Recently, Fox delivered the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "The Following" episode 3 of season 3. The episode is entitled," Exposed," and it turns out that we're going to see some very interesting and drama-filled stuff go down as tension starts to arise after Mark questions Daisy and Kyle's loyalties. Ryan brings to light a shocking revelation, and more! In the new, 3rd episode press release: Ryan will expose a shocking revelation. Press release number 2: After a devastating loss, Ryan, Weston and Max will aim to hunt down who is responsible and make them pay, leading Ryan to take a risk with deadly consequences. In the meantime, Mark is going to question the loyalty of Kyle (guest star Hunter Parrish) and Daisy (guest star Ruth Kearney), causing tensions to rise amongst the group. Guest stars feature: Paul Fitzgerald as Warren; Hina Abdullah as Paula; Ruth Kearney as Daisy; Hunter Parrish...
- 3/9/2015
- by Chris
- OnTheFlix
In our last few articles, we went over the First Time Fest and the closing night awards, so here are a few interviews we had with the filmmakers of their prestigious films.
Gesa Jäger, editor of Love Steaks
How does this feel?
I’ve been dreaming of coming to New York my entire life and I’ve always wanted to have a movie show in the Us so this is a big dream for me.
Tell me about your film:
It’s a love story between two people who are very different and kind of crash into each other and try to be happy together and it doesn’t really work out. We shot it in a hotel. There are only two actors in it and everyone else is playing themselves. It’s like the hotel staff during their working time and we improvised most of the movie and I...
Gesa Jäger, editor of Love Steaks
How does this feel?
I’ve been dreaming of coming to New York my entire life and I’ve always wanted to have a movie show in the Us so this is a big dream for me.
Tell me about your film:
It’s a love story between two people who are very different and kind of crash into each other and try to be happy together and it doesn’t really work out. We shot it in a hotel. There are only two actors in it and everyone else is playing themselves. It’s like the hotel staff during their working time and we improvised most of the movie and I...
- 5/1/2014
- by Catherina Gioino
- Nerdly
The second installment of the First Time Fest, the Second Time Around, took place in New York City from April 3rd to April 7th where ten first time filmmakers were able to showcase their films and possibly be in competition to receive distribution of their films by Cinema Libre Studios. Since its debut in March of last year, the First Time Fest has grown to honor and embrace first time filmmakers for their efforts in trying to make their first work and trying to get recognized in an ever difficult field of art.
Johanna Bennett and Mandy Ward thought up of the idea for this type of film festival seven years ago when they realized that no other event had honored the first time filmmaker. Taking this idea in mind, they agreed to bring these newcomers to the field and give them advice as well as bring them closer to...
Johanna Bennett and Mandy Ward thought up of the idea for this type of film festival seven years ago when they realized that no other event had honored the first time filmmaker. Taking this idea in mind, they agreed to bring these newcomers to the field and give them advice as well as bring them closer to...
- 4/21/2014
- by Catherina Gioino
- Nerdly
Here's your daily dose of an indie film in progress; at the end of the week, you'll have the chance to vote for your favorite. In the meantime: Is this a movie you’d want to see? Tell us in the comments. "Fall to Rise" Tweetable Logline: Fall to Rise is a feature film starring Daphne Rubin-Vega, Tamara Tunie, Desmond Richardson and Katherine Crockett. Elevator Pitch: Fall to Rise is a feature film starring Daphne Rubin-Vega, Tamara Tunie, Desmond Richardson and Katherine Crockett. We are raising funds for post production. It's about a famous principal dancer injures her knee and attempts to settle into motherhood only to realize she is not that great at motherhood... she has no identity without dance, and struggles to return with the help of an equally troubled former company dancer. Writer/Director: Jayce Bartok (screenwriting debut "The Cake Eaters" starring Kristen Stewart and Bruce Dern) Production team: Tiffany Bartok,...
- 2/4/2014
- by Indiewire
- Indiewire
Self-taught writer-director Richard Linklater was among the most successful talents to emerge from the new wave of independent American filmmakers in the 1990s. Typically setting each of his movies during one 24-hour time period – and with non-formulaic narratives about seemingly random occurrences – Linklater’s work explored what he dubbed “the youth rebellion continuum.” In the early 1990s, his debut feature Slacker was hailed as something of a manifesto for Generation X, and ever since, the filmmaker has earned a loyal fan-base world wide with such hits as Dazed and Confused, Before Sunrise. As big fans of the filmmaker, the Sound On Sight staff decided to vote on our ten favourite films from the director.
Note: There was two ties.
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10: Suburbia
Originally a play by performance-artist Eric Bogosian (who also wrote the script), Suburbia is a character driven mood piece, which delves into the hearts and minds of a group of young adults.
Note: There was two ties.
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10: Suburbia
Originally a play by performance-artist Eric Bogosian (who also wrote the script), Suburbia is a character driven mood piece, which delves into the hearts and minds of a group of young adults.
- 6/18/2013
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Tamara Tunie and Daphne Rubin-Vega have signed up to star in an indie drama titled Fall To Rise, the feature film directorial debut of Jayce Bartok, who also penned the script. The film centers on a legendary dance who, despite the objections from her best friend, is driven to return to dance after the birth of a child. Real-life professional dancers Katherine Crockett and Desmond Richardson round out the starring cast, with Crockett playing the lead. Meanwhile, Daphne Rubin-Vega will play the best friend. But no word on what roles Tunie and Richardson have signed up for. Details when we have them. Tiffany Bartok and Patrick R. Morris are producing the film, with...
- 5/1/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
On the Road movie reedited for Toronto screening Based on Jack Kerouac's '50s novel, Walter Salles' Otr adaptation starring Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley, and Kristen Stewart (above photo) will be screened at the upcoming Toronto Film Festival. We all knew that. What we didn't know is that Tiff 2012 will unveil a new cut of the film (via indieWIRE), which premiered last spring at the Cannes Film Festival to mixed reviews. The 2hr20m drama has been downsized to approximately 125 minutes. That's an interesting development, as Otr has already been screened in several countries, with varying degrees of box-office success. [Check out the On the Road trailer. Check out Kristen Stewart On the Road poster; Garrett Hedlund On the Road poster.] Otr movie reedit hardly unique On the other hand, different cuts shown in different countries is hardly something new. Whether as a result of poor critical/box-office reception, (perceived) local sensibilities, and/or censorship, the movie you watch in, say, Canada isn't necessarily the exact same movie watched by someone in Singapore,...
- 8/28/2012
- by Zac Gille
- Alt Film Guide
"Hit and Run" producers Kim Waltrip and Jim Casey are developing an adaptation of Luanne Rice's 2002 novel "Dream Country" for their Kim and Jim Productions company says Variety.
The story centers on a couple's blissful marriage that's cut short when their three-year old son disappears while accompanying his father on a roundup in Wyoming.
Thirteen years later, the son's twin sister travels to Wyoming to discover her family's past. Rice is co-adapting the family drama with Jayce Bartok and shooting kicks off in February.
The story centers on a couple's blissful marriage that's cut short when their three-year old son disappears while accompanying his father on a roundup in Wyoming.
Thirteen years later, the son's twin sister travels to Wyoming to discover her family's past. Rice is co-adapting the family drama with Jayce Bartok and shooting kicks off in February.
- 8/23/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Given that he's one of the more diverse and prolific filmmakers out there, it's been a disappointingly long four years without a new movie from Richard Linklater ("Me and Orson Welles" premiered at Tiff in 2008). Fortunately, the Austin, Texas-based filmmaker is back with "Bernie," a dark comedy which reunites him with two of his most memorable leads, Jack Black and Matthew McConaughey, that has picked up strong reviews and, opening in limited release last Friday, has been performing surprisingly well at the box office.
With "Bernie" expanding wider this weekend (read our review), it seemed like the perfect time to look over Linklater's diverse and eclectic career. He'd already made his mark by founding the Austin Film Society in 1985 (which has gone on to be the center of the industy in the Texas city), but since his debut with an ultra-low-budget student film in 1988, Linklater's tackled everything from romance to...
With "Bernie" expanding wider this weekend (read our review), it seemed like the perfect time to look over Linklater's diverse and eclectic career. He'd already made his mark by founding the Austin Film Society in 1985 (which has gone on to be the center of the industy in the Texas city), but since his debut with an ultra-low-budget student film in 1988, Linklater's tackled everything from romance to...
- 5/2/2012
- by Oliver Lyttelton
- The Playlist
Independent filmmakers have done everything from maxing out their credit cards to forming limited partnerships, creating hedge-fund tax shelters, squeezing relatives and friends and crowd-sourcing through websites like Kickstarter.com. But it gets increasingly challenging and they have to be ever more innovative about finding the money to make their movies. So now, a new approach: the tax-deductible donation. That's the idea that writer-actor Jayce Bartok has hit upon for his new film, Tiny Dancer, a drama about a former ballerina contending with her post-career life. Bartok, who wrote and acted in The Cake Eaters, the 2007 directorial debut for Mary Stuart Masterson that starred Kristen Stewart, has come up with a plan through which benefactors can contribute to the film's budget - and receive a tax deduction as a charitable donation. It's being done through The Independent Collective, which Bartok and his wife...
- 10/27/2010
- by Marshall Fine
- Huffington Post
The Cake Eaters, the short but compelling film just released to DVD this March, stars (the star that truly is) Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, and actress Adventureland Kristen Stewart, and for good reason. On another note, Bruce Dern was surprisingly cavalier in the film. As a fan of Big Love, the HBO television series centering around a polygamous family (starring Jeanne Tripplehorn, Bill Paxton, Ginnifer Goodwin, Chloe Sevigny, and Dern, amongst others), I know Bruce Dern as the love-to-hate father of Bill and Joey Hendrickson, with a sharp... The same, too, can be said for Aaron Stafford (Beagle) and Jayce Bartok (Guy). These two were careful to present their characters in a modest light. In turn, their presence in the film contributed well to is overall feel and effect..
- 4/17/2009
- by thetwilightexaminer
- Twilight Examiner
Mary Stuart Masterson makes her feature directorial debut on "The Cake Eaters." The drama is written by Jayce Bartok who had also made his debut on this film feature-length wise. Prior to that, he wrote and co-directed 2005's short "Striken." The film stars Kristen Stewart, Aaron Stanford, Melissa Leo, Thomas Cavanagh, Andrea Martin, Jayce Bartok, Elisa Pugliese, Miriam Shor and Jesse L. Martin. This is a romantic drama set in a small town where the intimate secrets and tensions of two families force them to come to terms with life, love and death. Original music composition by Tony Award Winner Duncan Sheik. This will hit DVD on March 24th. See the trailer here. ...
- 3/16/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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