HBO Max has given a script-to-series order to an adaptation of the classic children’s novel “The Westing Game,” the streamer announced Wednesday.
No writer or director is attached to the project, but HBO Max, along with producers MGM Television and Julie Corman, is “currently interviewing” candidates.
First published in 1978, Ellen Raskin’s “The Westing Game” is described as an “ensemble mystery-comedy” surrounding the death of millionaire Samuel Westing. The reading of Westing’s will sets in motion a game for his sixteen heirs unlike any other, the winners of which will walk away with his $200 million fortune.
The novel won the John Newbury Award for children’s literature in 1979 and was ranked number one on the list of the top 100 children’s novels of all time by School Library Journal in 2012.
“The Westing Game” previously received the screen-adaptation treatment with a 1997 made-for-tv movie starring Ashley Peldon, Diane Ladd, Sally Kirkland...
No writer or director is attached to the project, but HBO Max, along with producers MGM Television and Julie Corman, is “currently interviewing” candidates.
First published in 1978, Ellen Raskin’s “The Westing Game” is described as an “ensemble mystery-comedy” surrounding the death of millionaire Samuel Westing. The reading of Westing’s will sets in motion a game for his sixteen heirs unlike any other, the winners of which will walk away with his $200 million fortune.
The novel won the John Newbury Award for children’s literature in 1979 and was ranked number one on the list of the top 100 children’s novels of all time by School Library Journal in 2012.
“The Westing Game” previously received the screen-adaptation treatment with a 1997 made-for-tv movie starring Ashley Peldon, Diane Ladd, Sally Kirkland...
- 9/9/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
The Westing Game is getting a small screen adaptation after HBO Max handed MGM and UA Television a script to series order.
The classic novel, which was written by Ellen Raskin and first published in 1978, follows the bizarre chain of events that begins when 16 people gather for the reading of a millionaire.
No one knows why eccentric, game-loving millionaire Samuel W. Westing has chosen a virtual stranger, and a possible murderer, to inherit his vast fortune by playing one last game.
It’s described as a Knives Out-meets-Agatha Christie ensemble mystery-comedy. The book won the Newbery Medal and was number one among all-time children’s novels by School Library Journal in 2012.
Julie Corman, who owns the rights to the novel, will serve as executive producer on the series. Corman, producer of films including Crazy Mama and The Lady In Red and wife of Roger Corman, produced a TV movie...
The classic novel, which was written by Ellen Raskin and first published in 1978, follows the bizarre chain of events that begins when 16 people gather for the reading of a millionaire.
No one knows why eccentric, game-loving millionaire Samuel W. Westing has chosen a virtual stranger, and a possible murderer, to inherit his vast fortune by playing one last game.
It’s described as a Knives Out-meets-Agatha Christie ensemble mystery-comedy. The book won the Newbery Medal and was number one among all-time children’s novels by School Library Journal in 2012.
Julie Corman, who owns the rights to the novel, will serve as executive producer on the series. Corman, producer of films including Crazy Mama and The Lady In Red and wife of Roger Corman, produced a TV movie...
- 9/9/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Pretender TV show premiered 20 years ago today. Starring Michael T. Weiss, as Jarod, the action-adventure drama, created by Steven Mitchell and Craig van Sickle, ran for four seasons before being cancelled in 2000, by NBC.The series also starred: Andrea Parker, Patrick Bauchau, Jon Gries, Ryan Merriman, Richard Marcus, Alex Wexo, James Denton, Sam Ayers, Harve Presnell, Paul Dillon, Willie Gault, Dennis Cruzado, Pamela Gidley, Jason Brooks, and Ashley Peldon. Read More…...
- 9/19/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Like most of us, director Tim Sullivan collected trading cards as a kid. What better way to pay homage to his childhood passion than with a series of ten virtual trading cards of the Victims from his upcoming flick 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams?
MovieWeb has the exclusive look at all ten of the cards, but you can check out our two favorites below (click either to see the rest). Check out all the fun facts and film quotes. Like the movie itself, these cards are quite unconventional. And don't worry -- A set of the Maniacs will follow soon!
2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams stars Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Nivek Ogre, Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Andrea Leon, Ryan Fleming, Dylan Edrington, Christa Campbell, Amy Baniecki, and Tony Todd. Look for the DVD and the Blu-ray on July 20th from First Look Studios. The film's soundtrack,...
MovieWeb has the exclusive look at all ten of the cards, but you can check out our two favorites below (click either to see the rest). Check out all the fun facts and film quotes. Like the movie itself, these cards are quite unconventional. And don't worry -- A set of the Maniacs will follow soon!
2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams stars Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Nivek Ogre, Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Andrea Leon, Ryan Fleming, Dylan Edrington, Christa Campbell, Amy Baniecki, and Tony Todd. Look for the DVD and the Blu-ray on July 20th from First Look Studios. The film's soundtrack,...
- 7/13/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
With its July 15th La premiere just a few short days away, another clip from Tim Sullivan's 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams has hit the Net, and we've got a look at it for you here!
The flick stars Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Nivek Ogre, Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Andrea Leon, Ryan Fleming, Dylan Edrington, Christa Campbell, Amy Baniecki, and Tony Todd. Look for the DVD and the Blu-ray on July 20th from First Look Studios. The film's soundtrack, a perfect companion, will be available the very same day.
Synopsis
When this year’s round of unsuspecting Northerners fail to show up for their annual Guts 'N Glory Jamboree, the residents of Pleasant Valley take their cannibalistic carnival on the road and head to Iowa, where they encounter spoiled heiresses Rome and Tina Sheraton and the cast and crew of their “Road Rascals” reality show.
The flick stars Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Nivek Ogre, Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Andrea Leon, Ryan Fleming, Dylan Edrington, Christa Campbell, Amy Baniecki, and Tony Todd. Look for the DVD and the Blu-ray on July 20th from First Look Studios. The film's soundtrack, a perfect companion, will be available the very same day.
Synopsis
When this year’s round of unsuspecting Northerners fail to show up for their annual Guts 'N Glory Jamboree, the residents of Pleasant Valley take their cannibalistic carnival on the road and head to Iowa, where they encounter spoiled heiresses Rome and Tina Sheraton and the cast and crew of their “Road Rascals” reality show.
- 7/12/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
With its July 15th La premiere just a few short days away, the first clip from Tim Sullivan's 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams has hit the Net, and we've got a look at it for you here -- It's dinner time!
The flick stars Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Nivek Ogre, Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Andrea Leon, Ryan Fleming, Dylan Edrington, Christa Campbell, Amy Baniecki, and Tony Todd. Look for the DVD and the Blu-ray on July 20th from First Look Studios. The film's soundtrack, a perfect companion, will be available the very same day.
Synopsis
When this year’s round of unsuspecting Northerners fail to show up for their annual Guts 'N Glory Jamboree, the residents of Pleasant Valley take their cannibalistic carnival on the road and head to Iowa, where they encounter spoiled heiresses Rome and Tina Sheraton and the cast and crew...
The flick stars Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Nivek Ogre, Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Andrea Leon, Ryan Fleming, Dylan Edrington, Christa Campbell, Amy Baniecki, and Tony Todd. Look for the DVD and the Blu-ray on July 20th from First Look Studios. The film's soundtrack, a perfect companion, will be available the very same day.
Synopsis
When this year’s round of unsuspecting Northerners fail to show up for their annual Guts 'N Glory Jamboree, the residents of Pleasant Valley take their cannibalistic carnival on the road and head to Iowa, where they encounter spoiled heiresses Rome and Tina Sheraton and the cast and crew...
- 7/7/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The third time is the charm for Tim Sullivan and his maniacs as we've gotten our claws exclusively into what is now known as the "final beyond red band" trailer for you lovable loonies out there!
But first -- a note from Tim:
"Calling All Maniacs-
To quote Mj- This Is It! Yup, we’ve given you the green band trailer, the red band trailer, the Beyond Unrated director’s trailer.
Well, now - here it is - the one you have been waiting for —
The 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams: Beyond Unrated Final Trailer!
Me and my pal Adam Robitel, who edited the film (along with starring as Mayor Buckman’s sheep shagging son Lester), spent the last week whipping up something real nasty and tasty.
We really shot the load on this one. Time to work ya’ll up into a lather for the DVD release from First Look...
But first -- a note from Tim:
"Calling All Maniacs-
To quote Mj- This Is It! Yup, we’ve given you the green band trailer, the red band trailer, the Beyond Unrated director’s trailer.
Well, now - here it is - the one you have been waiting for —
The 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams: Beyond Unrated Final Trailer!
Me and my pal Adam Robitel, who edited the film (along with starring as Mayor Buckman’s sheep shagging son Lester), spent the last week whipping up something real nasty and tasty.
We really shot the load on this one. Time to work ya’ll up into a lather for the DVD release from First Look...
- 6/22/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Just days ago we introduced you to the first beyond red band trailer for Tim Sullivan's 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams. Turns out it was the wrong version. Pull down your shades and turn up your sound!
Here's a quick note from Tim explaining:
"Earlier this week, I sent out a note along with what I called the super exclusive "not safe for work" 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams Beyond Red Band Trailer that I cut with my editors Adam Robitel and Dan Flesher for the Big Bear Horror Film Festival back in October.
Yup, this was meant to be the "trailer the studio didn't want you to see" with all the Gore, Nudity and Politically Incorrect Humor that this film is getting both applauded and crucified for! At the bottom of the note I attached a link- and guess what?
It Was The Wrong Fucking Link!
Yup- instead of the...
Here's a quick note from Tim explaining:
"Earlier this week, I sent out a note along with what I called the super exclusive "not safe for work" 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams Beyond Red Band Trailer that I cut with my editors Adam Robitel and Dan Flesher for the Big Bear Horror Film Festival back in October.
Yup, this was meant to be the "trailer the studio didn't want you to see" with all the Gore, Nudity and Politically Incorrect Humor that this film is getting both applauded and crucified for! At the bottom of the note I attached a link- and guess what?
It Was The Wrong Fucking Link!
Yup- instead of the...
- 6/11/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
So you thought you saw the "Beyond Red Band" trailer for 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams, Tim Sullivan's sequel arriving on DVD July 20 from First Look Studios, but the funny thing is... you didn't. Apparently, the wrong file was sent out that displayed a rough cut of the beyond red band trailer, along with a clip that you weren't supposed to see featuring star Lin Shaye (if missed out, watch it now). Things have been corrected and now we're proud to present you with the Real "Beyond Red Band Trailer" that's surely Nsfw! Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Nivek Ogre, Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Andrea Leon, Ryan Fleming, Dylan Edrington, Christa Campbell, Amy Baniecki, Tony Todd all star.
- 6/11/2010
- bloody-disgusting.com
Any cinephile out there knows the difference between a green and a red band trailer, but for the sake of clarity -- green band trailers feature nothing objectionable, and red band trailers give us a taste of the good stuff that we want like gore and maybe a glimpse or two at, shall we say, some less than family-friendly situations. But what if we went beyond red band?
That's exactly what director Tim Sullivan has done with this special sneak peek at his latest film, 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams, along with the following message:
"Last week First Look Studios premiered their Green Band and Red Band trailers for 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams.
What First Look didn't show you is this super exclusive "not safe for work" Beyond Red Band Trailer that I cut with my editors Adam Robitel and Dan Flesher for the Big Bear Horror Film Festival back in October.
That's exactly what director Tim Sullivan has done with this special sneak peek at his latest film, 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams, along with the following message:
"Last week First Look Studios premiered their Green Band and Red Band trailers for 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams.
What First Look didn't show you is this super exclusive "not safe for work" Beyond Red Band Trailer that I cut with my editors Adam Robitel and Dan Flesher for the Big Bear Horror Film Festival back in October.
- 6/8/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Fans who are eagerly awaiting Tim Sullivan's sequel to the carnage fest that was 2001 Maniacs can smile a little wider today as they now have a trailer that's a little meatier to sink their teeth into along with a shiny new website!
The flick stars Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Nivek Ogre, Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Andrea Leon, Ryan Fleming, Dylan Edrington, Christa Campbell, Amy Baniecki, and Tony Todd. Look for the DVD and the Blu-ray on July 20th from First Look Studios.
Synopsis
When this year’s round of unsuspecting Northerners fail to show up for their annual Guts 'N Glory Jamboree, the residents of Pleasant Valley take their cannibalistic carnival on the road and head to Iowa, where they encounter spoiled heiresses Rome and Tina Sheraton and the cast and crew of their “Road Rascals” reality show. Performing “The Bloodiest Show on...
The flick stars Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Nivek Ogre, Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Andrea Leon, Ryan Fleming, Dylan Edrington, Christa Campbell, Amy Baniecki, and Tony Todd. Look for the DVD and the Blu-ray on July 20th from First Look Studios.
Synopsis
When this year’s round of unsuspecting Northerners fail to show up for their annual Guts 'N Glory Jamboree, the residents of Pleasant Valley take their cannibalistic carnival on the road and head to Iowa, where they encounter spoiled heiresses Rome and Tina Sheraton and the cast and crew of their “Road Rascals” reality show. Performing “The Bloodiest Show on...
- 6/7/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The official website was launched today for 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams, Tim Sullivan's sequel arriving on DVD July 20 from First Look Studios. The site features a look at the maniacs, a red band trailer (now available below), clips forthcoming, and more. Starring Bill Moseley as the new Mayor Buckman, after the sheriff refuses to cover up any further for the maniacs causing all the missing persons in the area, they're forced to hit the road in what's dubbed the "Pleasant Valley Traveling Road Show," where the maniacs head across country in hopes of gathering more victims. We'll follow a young TV crew called the "Road Rascals" as they find themselves mixed up with another one of the maniacs' deadly festivals. Lin Shaye, Nivek Ogre, Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Andrea Leon, Ryan Fleming, Christa Campbell, Amy Baniecki, Tony Todd all star.
- 6/7/2010
- bloody-disgusting.com
It was only a couple of days ago when First Look released the official trailer for director Tim Sullivan’s 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams (my review is here), and now comes yet another – not so official – trailer, courtesy of Sullivan himself. Here’s the scoop:
Hey all you maniacs out there,
Yesterday, First Look Studios premiered their Green Band and Red Band trailers for 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams.
What First Look didn’t show you is this super exclusive Beyond Red Band Extended Preview that I cut with my editors Adam Robitel and Dan Flesher for the Big Bear Film Festival back in October. Yup, as they say, this is the “trailer the studio didn’t want you to see.” It’s got all the Gore, all the Nudity, all the Politically Incorrect Humor that this film is getting both applauded and crucified for! Even though it’s full of...
Hey all you maniacs out there,
Yesterday, First Look Studios premiered their Green Band and Red Band trailers for 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams.
What First Look didn’t show you is this super exclusive Beyond Red Band Extended Preview that I cut with my editors Adam Robitel and Dan Flesher for the Big Bear Film Festival back in October. Yup, as they say, this is the “trailer the studio didn’t want you to see.” It’s got all the Gore, all the Nudity, all the Politically Incorrect Humor that this film is getting both applauded and crucified for! Even though it’s full of...
- 6/5/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams sees director Tim Sullivan returning for yet another brilliant love-letter to Herschell Gordon Lewis’ original gore films of the 60’s, the film delivers on all counts, building on the original 2001 Maniacs to create what is essentially a horror comic brought to life on the screen.
When this year’s round of unsuspecting Northerners fail to show up for their annual Guts ‘N Glory Jamboree, the residents of Pleasant Valley take their cannibalistic carnival on the road and head to Iowa, where they encounter spoiled heiresses Rome and Tina Sheraton and the cast and crew of their “Road Rascals” reality show. Performing “The Bloodiest Show on Earth”, our Southern Maniacs prove more than ratings killers in what John Landis has called “one of the rare sequels that surpasses the original”.
2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams stars Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Nivek Ogre, Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel,...
When this year’s round of unsuspecting Northerners fail to show up for their annual Guts ‘N Glory Jamboree, the residents of Pleasant Valley take their cannibalistic carnival on the road and head to Iowa, where they encounter spoiled heiresses Rome and Tina Sheraton and the cast and crew of their “Road Rascals” reality show. Performing “The Bloodiest Show on Earth”, our Southern Maniacs prove more than ratings killers in what John Landis has called “one of the rare sequels that surpasses the original”.
2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams stars Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Nivek Ogre, Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel,...
- 6/3/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Finally, after what has seemed like an eternal wait, one of our favorite madmen Tim Sullivan's new film 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams is in our sights with a July release, and we have the trailer to prove it!
The flick stars Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Nivek Ogre, Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Andrea Leon, Ryan Fleming, Dylan Edrington, Christa Campbell, Amy Baniecki, and Tony Todd. Look for the DVD and the Blu-ray on July 20th from First Look Studios.
Synopsis
When this year’s round of unsuspecting Northerners fail to show up for their annual Guts 'N Glory Jamboree, the residents of Pleasant Valley take their cannibalistic carnival on the road and head to Iowa, where they encounter spoiled heiresses Rome and Tina Sheraton and the cast and crew of their “Road Rascals” reality show. Performing “The Bloodiest Show on Earth”, our Southern Maniacs...
The flick stars Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Nivek Ogre, Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Andrea Leon, Ryan Fleming, Dylan Edrington, Christa Campbell, Amy Baniecki, and Tony Todd. Look for the DVD and the Blu-ray on July 20th from First Look Studios.
Synopsis
When this year’s round of unsuspecting Northerners fail to show up for their annual Guts 'N Glory Jamboree, the residents of Pleasant Valley take their cannibalistic carnival on the road and head to Iowa, where they encounter spoiled heiresses Rome and Tina Sheraton and the cast and crew of their “Road Rascals” reality show. Performing “The Bloodiest Show on Earth”, our Southern Maniacs...
- 6/3/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
You guys have been waiting years and now it's finally here! Tim Sullivan's 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams arrives on DVD and Blu-ray July 20 from First Look Studios. The official trailer was launched today on MySpace Horror and can be viewedby reading below. After the sheriff refuses to cover up any further for the maniacs causing all the missing persons in the area, they're forced to hit the road in what's dubbed the "Pleasant Valley Traveling Road Show," where the maniacs head across country in hopes of gathering more victims. We'll follow a young TV crew called the "Road Rascals" as they find themselves mixed up with another one of the maniacs' deadly festivals. Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Nivek Ogre, Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Andrea Leon, Ryan Fleming, Dylan Edrington, Christa Campbell, Amy Baniecki, Tony Todd all star.
- 6/3/2010
- bloody-disgusting.com
Whilst we’ve known for a while that Anchor Bay UK are set to release Tim Sullivan’s 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams on DVD and Blu-ray on July 5th, there was no news on a release of the film across the pond. However that has all now changed with the announcement that First Look Studios has picked up the film for Us distribution, they will premiere the film at the Texas Frightmare Film Festival on April 29th before releasing it on Blu-ray and DVD on July 20th. From the official press release:
First Look Studios proudly announces the acquisition of 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams, the latest installment of the popular horror-comedy cult franchise. The film is set to premiere at the Texas Frightmare festival this April. The infamous Tim Sullivan (2001 Maniacs, Driftwood) returns to the writing-directing helm with 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams.
This time around the Southern residents of Pleasant...
First Look Studios proudly announces the acquisition of 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams, the latest installment of the popular horror-comedy cult franchise. The film is set to premiere at the Texas Frightmare festival this April. The infamous Tim Sullivan (2001 Maniacs, Driftwood) returns to the writing-directing helm with 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams.
This time around the Southern residents of Pleasant...
- 3/19/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Bloody Disgusting just learned that First Look Studios has acquired Tim Sullivan's 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams for U.S. release. It will have its premiere at the Texas Frightmare Film Festival on April 29 before arriving on Blu-ray and DVD July 20. All of the details can be found below. Bill Moseley toplines as the new Mayor Buckman (replacing Robert Englund). This time around the Southern residents of Pleasant Valley take their cannibalistic Guts N Glory Jamboree on the road to Iowa where they encounter spoiled Northern heiresses Rome and Tina Sheraton and the cast and crew of their Road Rascals reality show. Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Nivek Ogre, Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Andrea Leon, Ryan Fleming, Dylan Edrington, Christa Campbell, Amy Baniecki and Tony Todd all star.
- 3/19/2010
- bloody-disgusting.com
Straight from the UK comes our exclusive look at the second official one sheet for 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams, Tim Sullivan's sequel that premiered in Dublin the other night. Locked for a DVD/Blu-ray release in the UK on July 5, after the sheriff refuses to cover up any further for the maniacs causing all the missing persons in the area, they're forced to hit the road in what's dubbed the "Pleasant Valley Traveling Road Show," where the maniacs head across country in hopes of gathering more victims. We'll follow a young TV crew called the "Road Rascals" as they find themselves mixed up with another one of the maniacs' deadly festivals. Bill Moseley plays the new Mayor Buckman. Lin Shaye, Nivek Ogre, Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Andrea Leon, Ryan Fleming, Dylan Edrington, Christa Campbell, Amy Baniecki, Tony Todd also star.
- 3/3/2010
- bloody-disgusting.com
We've got a brand new exclusive look at Tim Sullivan's 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams, which features writer director Tim Sullivan and stars Christa Campbell and Ogre getting down and piggy. After the sheriff refuses to cover up any further for the maniacs causing all the missing persons in the area, they're forced to hit the road in what's dubbed the "Pleasant Valley Traveling Road Show," where the maniacs head across country in hopes of gathering more victims. We'll follow a young TV crew called the "Road Rascals" as they find themselves mixed up with another one of the maniacs' deadly festivals. Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Nivek Ogre, Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Andrea Leon, Ryan Fleming, Dylan Edrington, Christa Campbell, Amy Baniecki, Tony Todd all star.
- 11/10/2009
- bloody-disgusting.com
Yesterday we revealed that Tim Sullivan's 2001 Maniacs Beverly HELLBILLYSwas officially retitled to 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Scream, now we've not only got the official press release, but we've also scored an exclusive look at three new hi-res stills from the pic starring Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Nivek Ogre, Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Andrea Leon, Ryan Fleming, Dylan Edrington, Christa Campbell, Amy Baniecki and even Tony Todd. The next installment of the widely popular 2001 Maniacs franchise will be making its screening debut at this years American Film Market to be held November 4th thru 11th in Santa Monica, Ca. Retitled 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams, the film was written and directed by Tim Sullivan (2001 Maniacs, Driftwood) and was financed by Social Capital Films and Tax Credit Finances, LLC of Rhode Island. More...
- 10/22/2009
- bloody-disgusting.com
Tim Sullivan's 2001 Maniacs sequel has officially been retitled to 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams. The film, originally titled Beverly Hellbillys, will premiere at next month's Afm in Santa Monica, CA. Check out the revised artwork below. After the sheriff refuses to cover up any further for the maniacs causing all the missing persons in the area, they're forced to hit the road in what's dubbed the "Pleasant Valley Traveling Road Show," where the maniacs head across country in hopes of gathering more victims. We'll follow a young TV crew called the "Road Rascals" as they find themselves mixed up with another one of the maniacs' deadly festivals. Bill Moseley, Lin Shaye, Nivek Ogre, Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel, Ahmed Best, Trevor Wright, Andrea Leon, Ryan Fleming, Dylan Edrington, Christa Campbell, Amy Baniecki, Tony Todd all star.
- 10/21/2009
- bloody-disgusting.com
As first reported here on Bloody Disgusting back in July, filming kicked off for Tim Sullivan's 2001 Maniacs: Beverly Hellbillys the week of July 20th and has just wrapped, which was confirmed on the newly launched official Facebook page. The page teases an official press release sometime later today and also gives us our first look at the teaser. Courtney Peldon, Ashley Peldon, Adam Robitel, Robert Englund, Ryan Fleming, Jay Gillespie, Dylan Edrington, Christa Campbell, Amy Baniecki, Tony Todd, Bill Moseley are all rumored to be cast. After the sheriff refuses to cover up any further for the maniacs causing all the missing persons in the area, they're forced to hit the road in what's dubbed the "Pleasant Valley Traveling Road Show," where the maniacs head across country in hopes of gathering more victims...More...
- 8/12/2009
- bloody-disgusting.com
Turner Feature Animation dishes out some fancy footwork with "Cats Don't Dance", a delightful animated musical that conjures up a blend of those all-singin', all-dancin' vintage Hollywood extravaganzas and those deftly satirical Looney Tunes installments of the '30s and '40s.
These animated animals have a particularly impressive pedigree -- songs by Randy Newman, singing by Natalie Cole and choreography consultation by the late Gene Kelly. Add fine character voice work by the likes of Scott Bakula, Kathy Najimy, Don Knotts and Betty Lou Gerson (the original Cruella DeVil) and bright deco art direction by Brian McEntee ("Beauty and the Beast"), and the result is a fun-for-the-entire-family production that also functions as a gentle parable about ethnic diversity and the American Dream.
Arriving just in time for the Easter break, "Cats Don't Dance" should handily tap into the less-than-crowded family market.
Bakula draws upon his Broadway roots as the voice of Kelly-esque Danny, a song-and-dance cat who leaves Kokomo, Ind., behind for the bright lights of Hollywood, circa 1930.
But the idealistic tabby quickly learns that talent and drive just aren't enough to cut it in a town where animals are relegated to the background, occasionally allowed to utter a "moo" here and an "oink" there, while humans occupy the spotlight.
More than getting her share is Darla Dimple (Ashley Peldon), the reigning darling of L.B. Mammoth Studios. She's an on-camera Shirley Temple and an off-camera Lady Macbeth who calls upon her faithful goon, Max (a hybrid of Erich von Stoheim and the Terminator) to ensure no one attempts to steal her thunder.
The voice talent is uniformly excellent. Bakula, in both speaking and singing mode, combines the right mix of naivete and moxie as the dreaming feline; while the cat's meow, the cynical Sawyer (spoken by Jasmine Guy, sung by Cole), summons up both Doris Day and Cyd Charisse. Also fun are Najimy as a perpetually happy hippo; Knotts as a morose turtle; Gerson as a jaded diva of a fish with the soul of Tallulah Bankhead; John Rhys-Davies as a distinguished pachyderm; and Peldon as the petulant Darla.
Animation veteran Mark Dindal, directing from a screenplay credited to four individuals, makes sure the proceedings move briskly (if, at times, noisily) but never condescendingly. The generous references to Hollywood's colorful Golden Age make the picture amusing for grownups, while the bright blend of traditional and computer-generated visuals draw the young.
Clocking in at a slender 76 minutes, the picture is preceded by a new Warner Bros. animated short produced (but not directed) by the legendary Chuck Jones.
CATS DON'T DANCE
Warner Bros.
A Turner Feature Animation presentation
A David Kirschner production
Director Mark Dindal
Producers David Kirschner, Paul Gertz
Screenwriters Roberts Gannaway,
Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser, Theresa Pettengill
Executive producers David Steinberg,
Charles L. Richardson, Sandy Russell Gartin
Art director Brian McEntee
Music Steve Goldstein
Songs Randy Newman
Color/stereo
Voices:
Danny Scott Bakula
Sawyer Jasmine Guy/Natalie Cole
Woolie John Rhys-Davies
Tillie Kathy Najimy
Darla Dimple Ashley Peldon
L.B. Mammoth George Kennedy
Flanigan Rene Auberjonois
Cranston Hal Holbrook
T.W. Don Knotts
Francis Betty Lou Gerson
Running time -- 76 minutes
MPAA rating: G...
These animated animals have a particularly impressive pedigree -- songs by Randy Newman, singing by Natalie Cole and choreography consultation by the late Gene Kelly. Add fine character voice work by the likes of Scott Bakula, Kathy Najimy, Don Knotts and Betty Lou Gerson (the original Cruella DeVil) and bright deco art direction by Brian McEntee ("Beauty and the Beast"), and the result is a fun-for-the-entire-family production that also functions as a gentle parable about ethnic diversity and the American Dream.
Arriving just in time for the Easter break, "Cats Don't Dance" should handily tap into the less-than-crowded family market.
Bakula draws upon his Broadway roots as the voice of Kelly-esque Danny, a song-and-dance cat who leaves Kokomo, Ind., behind for the bright lights of Hollywood, circa 1930.
But the idealistic tabby quickly learns that talent and drive just aren't enough to cut it in a town where animals are relegated to the background, occasionally allowed to utter a "moo" here and an "oink" there, while humans occupy the spotlight.
More than getting her share is Darla Dimple (Ashley Peldon), the reigning darling of L.B. Mammoth Studios. She's an on-camera Shirley Temple and an off-camera Lady Macbeth who calls upon her faithful goon, Max (a hybrid of Erich von Stoheim and the Terminator) to ensure no one attempts to steal her thunder.
The voice talent is uniformly excellent. Bakula, in both speaking and singing mode, combines the right mix of naivete and moxie as the dreaming feline; while the cat's meow, the cynical Sawyer (spoken by Jasmine Guy, sung by Cole), summons up both Doris Day and Cyd Charisse. Also fun are Najimy as a perpetually happy hippo; Knotts as a morose turtle; Gerson as a jaded diva of a fish with the soul of Tallulah Bankhead; John Rhys-Davies as a distinguished pachyderm; and Peldon as the petulant Darla.
Animation veteran Mark Dindal, directing from a screenplay credited to four individuals, makes sure the proceedings move briskly (if, at times, noisily) but never condescendingly. The generous references to Hollywood's colorful Golden Age make the picture amusing for grownups, while the bright blend of traditional and computer-generated visuals draw the young.
Clocking in at a slender 76 minutes, the picture is preceded by a new Warner Bros. animated short produced (but not directed) by the legendary Chuck Jones.
CATS DON'T DANCE
Warner Bros.
A Turner Feature Animation presentation
A David Kirschner production
Director Mark Dindal
Producers David Kirschner, Paul Gertz
Screenwriters Roberts Gannaway,
Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser, Theresa Pettengill
Executive producers David Steinberg,
Charles L. Richardson, Sandy Russell Gartin
Art director Brian McEntee
Music Steve Goldstein
Songs Randy Newman
Color/stereo
Voices:
Danny Scott Bakula
Sawyer Jasmine Guy/Natalie Cole
Woolie John Rhys-Davies
Tillie Kathy Najimy
Darla Dimple Ashley Peldon
L.B. Mammoth George Kennedy
Flanigan Rene Auberjonois
Cranston Hal Holbrook
T.W. Don Knotts
Francis Betty Lou Gerson
Running time -- 76 minutes
MPAA rating: G...
- 3/21/1997
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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