Tubi released the official trailer for original movie “Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial,” a fictionalized retelling of this summer’s closely followed defamation trial involving actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.
The ripped-from-the-headlines film is set to premiere Friday, Sept. 30, on the free, ad-supported Tubi service. “Hot Take” stars Mark Hapka as Depp and Megan Davis (“Alone in the Dark”) as Heard.
Judging from the trailer, “Hot Take” aims to evenly present both sides of the controversial story of the formerly married couple. “This is not life — no one should have to go through this,” Hapka’s Depp, featuring slicked-back hair tied off in a ponytail, says in court. At another point, Davis’s Heard says, “I have the right to say what happened to me.”
The trailer also references the TikTok trend that emerged during the trial in which users mocked Heard’s emotional testimony on the stand.
The ripped-from-the-headlines film is set to premiere Friday, Sept. 30, on the free, ad-supported Tubi service. “Hot Take” stars Mark Hapka as Depp and Megan Davis (“Alone in the Dark”) as Heard.
Judging from the trailer, “Hot Take” aims to evenly present both sides of the controversial story of the formerly married couple. “This is not life — no one should have to go through this,” Hapka’s Depp, featuring slicked-back hair tied off in a ponytail, says in court. At another point, Davis’s Heard says, “I have the right to say what happened to me.”
The trailer also references the TikTok trend that emerged during the trial in which users mocked Heard’s emotional testimony on the stand.
- 9/28/2022
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
The controversial defamation case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is the subject of a new movie, ‘Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial’, set to debut exclusively on the free Tubi streaming service.
The film stars Mark Hapka as Depp and Megan Davis (‘Alone in the Dark’) as Heard. It’s set to premiere Friday, September 30, on Fox’s Tubi.
Melissa Marty will join Hapka and Davis as Depp’s lawyer Camille Vasquez and Mary Carrig will portray Heard’s lawyer, Elaine Bredehoft, reports ‘Variety’.
‘Hot Take’ follows the tumultuous relationship — in and out of court — of Depp and Heard, dramatizing the two-month defamation trial that concluded June 1, with the jury finding that Heard had defamed Depp by alluding to domestic violence allegations against him in a December 2018 op-ed piece.
The jury also held Depp liable for a defamatory statement made about Heard by his lawyer
‘Hot Take’ comes from Fox Entertainment’s MarVista Entertainment.
The film stars Mark Hapka as Depp and Megan Davis (‘Alone in the Dark’) as Heard. It’s set to premiere Friday, September 30, on Fox’s Tubi.
Melissa Marty will join Hapka and Davis as Depp’s lawyer Camille Vasquez and Mary Carrig will portray Heard’s lawyer, Elaine Bredehoft, reports ‘Variety’.
‘Hot Take’ follows the tumultuous relationship — in and out of court — of Depp and Heard, dramatizing the two-month defamation trial that concluded June 1, with the jury finding that Heard had defamed Depp by alluding to domestic violence allegations against him in a December 2018 op-ed piece.
The jury also held Depp liable for a defamatory statement made about Heard by his lawyer
‘Hot Take’ comes from Fox Entertainment’s MarVista Entertainment.
- 9/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial, a scripted original movie based on the controversial Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation case, is set to premiere on Tubi on September 30.
Starring Mark Hapka (Parallels) as Depp and Megan Davis (Alone in the Dark) as Heard, the film is written by Guy Nicolucci (The Daily Show) and directed by Sara Lohman (Secrets in the Woods). It hails from Fox Entertainment’s indie studio MarVista Entertainment.
Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial follows the tumultuous relationship – in and out of court – of Depp and his ex-wife Heard in a dramatization of the two-month defamation trial.
Melissa Marty (Station 19) will join Hapka and Davis as Depp’s lawyer Camille Vasquez and Mary Carrig (Law & Order: True Crime) joins as Heard’s lawyer Elaine Bredehoft.
“Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial has ‘Hot Take’ in the title for a reason,” said Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer,...
Starring Mark Hapka (Parallels) as Depp and Megan Davis (Alone in the Dark) as Heard, the film is written by Guy Nicolucci (The Daily Show) and directed by Sara Lohman (Secrets in the Woods). It hails from Fox Entertainment’s indie studio MarVista Entertainment.
Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial follows the tumultuous relationship – in and out of court – of Depp and his ex-wife Heard in a dramatization of the two-month defamation trial.
Melissa Marty (Station 19) will join Hapka and Davis as Depp’s lawyer Camille Vasquez and Mary Carrig (Law & Order: True Crime) joins as Heard’s lawyer Elaine Bredehoft.
“Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial has ‘Hot Take’ in the title for a reason,” said Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer,...
- 9/15/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The controversial defamation case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is the subject of a new movie, “Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial,” set to debut exclusively on the free Tubi streaming service.
The film stars Mark Hapka as Depp and Megan Davis (“Alone in the Dark”) as Heard. It’s set to premiere Friday, Sept. 30, on Fox’s Tubi. Melissa Marty (“Station 19”) will join Hapka and Davis as Depp’s lawyer Camille Vasquez and Mary Carrig (“Law & Order True Crime”) will portray as Heard’s lawyer, Elaine Bredehoft.
“Hot Take” follows the tumultuous relationship — in and out of court — of Depp and Heard, dramatizing the two-month defamation trial that concluded June 1, with the jury finding that Heard had defamed Depp by alluding to domestic violence allegations against him in a December 2018 op-ed piece. The jury also held Depp liable for a defamatory statement made about Heard by his lawyer.
The film stars Mark Hapka as Depp and Megan Davis (“Alone in the Dark”) as Heard. It’s set to premiere Friday, Sept. 30, on Fox’s Tubi. Melissa Marty (“Station 19”) will join Hapka and Davis as Depp’s lawyer Camille Vasquez and Mary Carrig (“Law & Order True Crime”) will portray as Heard’s lawyer, Elaine Bredehoft.
“Hot Take” follows the tumultuous relationship — in and out of court — of Depp and Heard, dramatizing the two-month defamation trial that concluded June 1, with the jury finding that Heard had defamed Depp by alluding to domestic violence allegations against him in a December 2018 op-ed piece. The jury also held Depp liable for a defamatory statement made about Heard by his lawyer.
- 9/15/2022
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Sistas alumna Novi Brown and Terrell Carter (Empire) are set to star in horror thriller Alone In The Dark, a Tubi original movie set for premiere on Fox’s free ad-supported streaming service in October.
Directed by Brant Daugherty, and co-written by Daugherty and wife, Kimberly Daugherty (A Christmas Movie Christmas), who also appears in the movie, Alone In The Dark revolves around a recent divorcée under house arrest who must deal with a stalker that appears to have control over her surroundings.
Brown plays Bri Collins, a recent divorcée who is under house arrest due to her ex-husband’s crimes. As she begins to feel stalked in her own home, she hires a personal bodyguard named Xavier at her friend’s recommendation and works with him to take down her stalker.
Carter portrays Xavier Johnson, a personal security guard searching for his missing sister when he is hired...
Directed by Brant Daugherty, and co-written by Daugherty and wife, Kimberly Daugherty (A Christmas Movie Christmas), who also appears in the movie, Alone In The Dark revolves around a recent divorcée under house arrest who must deal with a stalker that appears to have control over her surroundings.
Brown plays Bri Collins, a recent divorcée who is under house arrest due to her ex-husband’s crimes. As she begins to feel stalked in her own home, she hires a personal bodyguard named Xavier at her friend’s recommendation and works with him to take down her stalker.
Carter portrays Xavier Johnson, a personal security guard searching for his missing sister when he is hired...
- 8/22/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Martha Kelly (Euphoria) and Scarlet Envy (RuPaul’s Drag Race) will star alongside Natalie Palamides (Nate – a One Man Show), Bob Clendenin (Scrubs), and newcomer Eve Donnelly (Chad) in the short film Only Worn Once, which is heading into production this month.
The film from writer-directors Claire Downs and Brenden Gallagher centers on recent divorcée Darcy (Kelly)and her daughter (Palamides), who sell Darcy’s used wedding dress on the internet to an 18-year-old (Donnelly) getting married to a much older man. When Darcy’s ex, Don (Clendenin), discovers the sale, a fight ensues. Phil Rosenberg is producing.
Kelly is repped by UTA and Brillstein Entertainment Partners; Envy by King’s Queens Entertainment and My Best Judy; Palamides by ICM Partners and Archetype; Clendenin by Artists & Representatives and Insight; Donnelly by 3 Arts; Downs by Quattro Media; and Gallagher by Art/Work Entertainment.
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Exclusive: Andrew Chappelle (Blindspotting) and Devere Rogers (Honk for Jesus.
The film from writer-directors Claire Downs and Brenden Gallagher centers on recent divorcée Darcy (Kelly)and her daughter (Palamides), who sell Darcy’s used wedding dress on the internet to an 18-year-old (Donnelly) getting married to a much older man. When Darcy’s ex, Don (Clendenin), discovers the sale, a fight ensues. Phil Rosenberg is producing.
Kelly is repped by UTA and Brillstein Entertainment Partners; Envy by King’s Queens Entertainment and My Best Judy; Palamides by ICM Partners and Archetype; Clendenin by Artists & Representatives and Insight; Donnelly by 3 Arts; Downs by Quattro Media; and Gallagher by Art/Work Entertainment.
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Exclusive: Andrew Chappelle (Blindspotting) and Devere Rogers (Honk for Jesus.
- 6/17/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Lifetime Stages ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Reunion, Leans Into Married Co-Stars for First Holiday 2022 Movies
Lifetime is getting an early grip on 2022 holiday movies. The network announced three new movies on Monday to kick off their festive programming.
“A New Orleans Noel” comes from executive producer Whoopi Goldberg and follows Grace Hill (Keshia Knight Pulliam) who finds herself working alongside her polar opposite, Anthony to fix up the home of icon Loretta Brown, portrayed by the one and only Patti Labelle. Tim Reid also stars as a man who has returned to town and catches Loretta’s eye.
“A New Orleans Noel” is produced by Evergreen Films and directed by Angela Tucker. Executive producers include Daniel Lewis, Rick Carter, Tom Leonardis and Pulliam. This will be the second Lifetime film Goldberg has produced this year, as she previously worked on “Caught in His Web.” She previously produced and starred in the network’s 2014 movie “A Day Late and a Dollar Short” and served as an...
“A New Orleans Noel” comes from executive producer Whoopi Goldberg and follows Grace Hill (Keshia Knight Pulliam) who finds herself working alongside her polar opposite, Anthony to fix up the home of icon Loretta Brown, portrayed by the one and only Patti Labelle. Tim Reid also stars as a man who has returned to town and catches Loretta’s eye.
“A New Orleans Noel” is produced by Evergreen Films and directed by Angela Tucker. Executive producers include Daniel Lewis, Rick Carter, Tom Leonardis and Pulliam. This will be the second Lifetime film Goldberg has produced this year, as she previously worked on “Caught in His Web.” She previously produced and starred in the network’s 2014 movie “A Day Late and a Dollar Short” and served as an...
- 2/28/2022
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Lifetime is already in the Christmas spirit, announcing three new movies for its annual It’s a Wonderful Lifetime holiday slate.
Patti Labelle and Keshia Knight Pulliam (Married at First Sight: Afterparty) will star in New Orleans Noel, which also features Tim Reid and Brad James, Pulliam’s real-life husband. Pulliam also executive produces alongside Whoopi Goldberg (Caught In His Web). Mario Lopez and Jana Kramer will star in and executive produce the dance-centric pic, Untitled Mario Lopez/Jana Kramer Holiday Movie (wt), which also stars comedian Cheri Oteri and Lopez’s wife, Courtney Lopez; and Drop Dead Diva alumna Brooke Elliott returns to Lifetime to headline and executive produce A Country Christmas Harmony with her Sweet Magnolias co-stars, Brandon Quinn and Danny Pintauro.
Here are complete details for the three films, provided by Lifetime.
A New Orleans Noel
Grace Hill (Pulliam) and Anthony Brown (James) could not be more different.
Patti Labelle and Keshia Knight Pulliam (Married at First Sight: Afterparty) will star in New Orleans Noel, which also features Tim Reid and Brad James, Pulliam’s real-life husband. Pulliam also executive produces alongside Whoopi Goldberg (Caught In His Web). Mario Lopez and Jana Kramer will star in and executive produce the dance-centric pic, Untitled Mario Lopez/Jana Kramer Holiday Movie (wt), which also stars comedian Cheri Oteri and Lopez’s wife, Courtney Lopez; and Drop Dead Diva alumna Brooke Elliott returns to Lifetime to headline and executive produce A Country Christmas Harmony with her Sweet Magnolias co-stars, Brandon Quinn and Danny Pintauro.
Here are complete details for the three films, provided by Lifetime.
A New Orleans Noel
Grace Hill (Pulliam) and Anthony Brown (James) could not be more different.
- 2/28/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Indican Pictures has acquired One Moment, a family comedy starring the late Danny Aiello, with plans to release it in theaters in May and on VOD in July.
One Moment tells the story of middle-aged siblings struggling to manage their lives and careers while also caring for their recently widowed aging father, Joe (Aiello). Joe, demanding and difficult, stubbornly believes he is still capable of running his own life which leads to sad, but sometimes hilarious situations. Although at odds on how to best care for Joe in his final years, the family is united in wanting to ensure his well-being and help him find peace of mind—without them losing their own.
Adria Tennor, Frankie Ingrassia, Natalie Seus, Sioux Madden and Sal Rendino round out the cast of the film written and directed by Deirdre O’Connor, who produced alongside Jodie Weiner. Shaun Hill and Gary Goldberger negotiated the...
One Moment tells the story of middle-aged siblings struggling to manage their lives and careers while also caring for their recently widowed aging father, Joe (Aiello). Joe, demanding and difficult, stubbornly believes he is still capable of running his own life which leads to sad, but sometimes hilarious situations. Although at odds on how to best care for Joe in his final years, the family is united in wanting to ensure his well-being and help him find peace of mind—without them losing their own.
Adria Tennor, Frankie Ingrassia, Natalie Seus, Sioux Madden and Sal Rendino round out the cast of the film written and directed by Deirdre O’Connor, who produced alongside Jodie Weiner. Shaun Hill and Gary Goldberger negotiated the...
- 2/18/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Chaley Rose, Pete Ploznek and Heather Morris have been set to star in The Bodyguard, an indie thriller from The Ninth House, the production banner whose credits include Lifetime’s List of a Lifetime, the breast cancer drama that was just nominated for a Critics Choice Award.
Jake Helgren, who runs Ninth House with Autumn Federici, wrote and will direct Bodyguard. The plot centers on pop star Eden Chase (Rose), who is almost kidnapped by a crazed fan. She enlists the help of handsome, brooding bodyguard Jackson Reed (Ploznek) to move into her home and become her full-time security. When Jackson develops an unhealthy attachment to Eden, she soon realizes the one person with access to her life, and the man she’d called her protector, has now become a predator harboring a dark secret from the past. With the help of her tenacious best friend (Morris), Eden realizes...
Jake Helgren, who runs Ninth House with Autumn Federici, wrote and will direct Bodyguard. The plot centers on pop star Eden Chase (Rose), who is almost kidnapped by a crazed fan. She enlists the help of handsome, brooding bodyguard Jackson Reed (Ploznek) to move into her home and become her full-time security. When Jackson develops an unhealthy attachment to Eden, she soon realizes the one person with access to her life, and the man she’d called her protector, has now become a predator harboring a dark secret from the past. With the help of her tenacious best friend (Morris), Eden realizes...
- 12/18/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Lifetime has acquired the feature film List of a Lifetime (fka Breast Cancer Bucket List) as part of the network’s annual Stop Breast Cancer for Life public affairs initiative. The movie, from Ninth House Films and MarVista Entertainment, is headlined by Kelly Hu (Finding Ohana) whose own mother, grandmother and aunt had breast cancer, along with Sylvia Kwan (Grey’s Anatomy), Patricia Velasquez (Arrested Development), Jane Sibbett (Friends) and metastatic breast cancer thriver, Shannen Doherty. Jamie Kahler, Jim Klock, and Chad Lindberg also star. The film will premiere October 10 at 8 pm Et/Pt during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Doherty also directs special content as part of Lifetime’s Stop Breast Cancer for Life Campaign, in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The special content features Doherty, Hu, Kwan and Velasquez and will air throughout October on Lifetime and Lmn and extended off channel through local distributor partnerships. The...
Doherty also directs special content as part of Lifetime’s Stop Breast Cancer for Life Campaign, in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The special content features Doherty, Hu, Kwan and Velasquez and will air throughout October on Lifetime and Lmn and extended off channel through local distributor partnerships. The...
- 8/3/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Camila Banus and Mark Hapka will headline the independent Latinx holiday movie, A Christmas & Postre from producers Autumn Federici and Jake Helgren under their production banner, The Ninth House.
Cristina Boada will write the script, which reps Colombian-American Brittany Underwood’s directorial debut.
A Christmas & Postre follows Carmen (Camila Banus) a quirky and lovable pastry chef, dreams of one day opening her very own Puerto Rican influenced postre shop– like the one her family owned on the island. In the meantime, she showcases her treats at a local coffee shop, Coqui, where she works with her sister, Pilar. When local hotel owner, Victor Flores (David Fumero), discovers her talents, she secures a coveted pastry chef position for his grand holiday event known for bolstering the careers of pastry chefs. Carmen is paired with perfectionist chef Jax (Mark Hapka), whom she frequently disagrees with. As they race against the clock...
Cristina Boada will write the script, which reps Colombian-American Brittany Underwood’s directorial debut.
A Christmas & Postre follows Carmen (Camila Banus) a quirky and lovable pastry chef, dreams of one day opening her very own Puerto Rican influenced postre shop– like the one her family owned on the island. In the meantime, she showcases her treats at a local coffee shop, Coqui, where she works with her sister, Pilar. When local hotel owner, Victor Flores (David Fumero), discovers her talents, she secures a coveted pastry chef position for his grand holiday event known for bolstering the careers of pastry chefs. Carmen is paired with perfectionist chef Jax (Mark Hapka), whom she frequently disagrees with. As they race against the clock...
- 7/12/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Krystal Joy Brown and Curtis Hamilton will lead independent feature, A Christmas Retreat from producers Autumn Federici and Jake Helgren under their production banner, The Ninth House. Helgren will also write and direct.
The story follows Mikaela Leighton (Brown) a beautiful, successful writer of a witty, single-girl-in-the-city series Maya Takes The Town. Mikaela’s late mother was also a famous author, known for hosting an intimate writer’s retreat with a handful of burgeoning writers. This year, Mikaela is knee-deep in the throes of her famous series’ very last book-but having a tough time finding the proper ending, she decides the inspiration she needs is to revive her mother’s renowned writer’s retreat at her father, Irving Leighton’s (James Black) snowy chalet.
Amongst the handful of quirky writers to attend is handsome Levi Mcguire (Hamilton) who is not only a fan of Mikaela’s mother, but who...
The story follows Mikaela Leighton (Brown) a beautiful, successful writer of a witty, single-girl-in-the-city series Maya Takes The Town. Mikaela’s late mother was also a famous author, known for hosting an intimate writer’s retreat with a handful of burgeoning writers. This year, Mikaela is knee-deep in the throes of her famous series’ very last book-but having a tough time finding the proper ending, she decides the inspiration she needs is to revive her mother’s renowned writer’s retreat at her father, Irving Leighton’s (James Black) snowy chalet.
Amongst the handful of quirky writers to attend is handsome Levi Mcguire (Hamilton) who is not only a fan of Mikaela’s mother, but who...
- 5/20/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Tamlyn Tomita, who reprised her Karate Kid Part II role of Kumiko in the hit series Cobra Kai, has boarded the independent feature Whose Child.
Whose Child is a socially conscious film about undetected domestic child abuse from director Roxy Shih and producer Autumn Federici and Jake Helgren under their The Ninth House banner.
Tomita plays Sallie, a compassionate and gentle yet strong-willed attorney who takes on the child abuse case pro-bono for the greater good of a broken criminal court system.
Whose Child follows a woman (Anna Schafer) working in public relations at a children’s hospital who gets her life turned around when she is assigned to be an “Auntie” for a young boy named Billy. Billy’s case is severe; he’s suffering from heavy head trauma, is in a coma, and is barely hanging on to life. When she realizes that the incident was a domestic abuse case,...
Whose Child is a socially conscious film about undetected domestic child abuse from director Roxy Shih and producer Autumn Federici and Jake Helgren under their The Ninth House banner.
Tomita plays Sallie, a compassionate and gentle yet strong-willed attorney who takes on the child abuse case pro-bono for the greater good of a broken criminal court system.
Whose Child follows a woman (Anna Schafer) working in public relations at a children’s hospital who gets her life turned around when she is assigned to be an “Auntie” for a young boy named Billy. Billy’s case is severe; he’s suffering from heavy head trauma, is in a coma, and is barely hanging on to life. When she realizes that the incident was a domestic abuse case,...
- 4/28/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Jim Klock, Chad Lindberg, Jamie Kaler and Jane Sibbett have boarded The Ninth House’s independent feature Breast Cancer Bucket List.
The film, directed by Roxy Shih, follows Brenda Lee, played by Kelly Hu, who is diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. Facing her own mortality, Brenda is determined to track down the daughter Talia Carroll (Sylvia Kwan) she gave up for adoption as an infant. Brenda’s best friend, Meg (Patricia Velásquez) is by Brenda’s side every step of the way on her search to find Talia. Talia, having been afforded a privileged life by her adoptive parents, is initially hesitant to connect with the stranger who appears on her doorstep identifying herself as her biological mother, a moment Talia has been longing for her whole life. Talia decides to let Brenda into her life, and the mother/daughter duo embark on a journey to accomplish each...
The film, directed by Roxy Shih, follows Brenda Lee, played by Kelly Hu, who is diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. Facing her own mortality, Brenda is determined to track down the daughter Talia Carroll (Sylvia Kwan) she gave up for adoption as an infant. Brenda’s best friend, Meg (Patricia Velásquez) is by Brenda’s side every step of the way on her search to find Talia. Talia, having been afforded a privileged life by her adoptive parents, is initially hesitant to connect with the stranger who appears on her doorstep identifying herself as her biological mother, a moment Talia has been longing for her whole life. Talia decides to let Brenda into her life, and the mother/daughter duo embark on a journey to accomplish each...
- 3/25/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Kelly Hu will lead the feature film Breast Cancer Bucket List from producers Autumn Federici and Jake Helgren under their production banner, The Ninth House.
Roxy Shih, who recently directed Whose Child for Ninth House Films, will direct from a screenplay by Jessica Landry.
Patricia Velasquez, and Sylvia Kwan will join Hu.
The film follows Brenda Lee (Hu) who is diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. Facing her own mortality, Brenda is determined to track down the daughter Talia Carroll (Kwan) she gave up for adoption as an infant. Brenda’s best friend, Meg (Velásquez) is by Brenda’s side every step of the way on her search to find Talia. Talia, having been afforded a privileged life by her adoptive parents, is initially hesitant to connect with the stranger who appears on her doorstep identifying herself as her biological mother, a moment Talia has been longing for her whole life.
Roxy Shih, who recently directed Whose Child for Ninth House Films, will direct from a screenplay by Jessica Landry.
Patricia Velasquez, and Sylvia Kwan will join Hu.
The film follows Brenda Lee (Hu) who is diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. Facing her own mortality, Brenda is determined to track down the daughter Talia Carroll (Kwan) she gave up for adoption as an infant. Brenda’s best friend, Meg (Velásquez) is by Brenda’s side every step of the way on her search to find Talia. Talia, having been afforded a privileged life by her adoptive parents, is initially hesitant to connect with the stranger who appears on her doorstep identifying herself as her biological mother, a moment Talia has been longing for her whole life.
- 3/1/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Gravitas Ventures has acquired North American rights All About Sex, the first directorial feature for up-and-comer Dakota Gorman, who wrote the comedy, which is loosely based on her own experiences battling depression and the general anxieties that accompany aging youth. Gorman also stars alongside Natalee Linez, Emma Deckers, Dillon Lane, Matt Angel and Chris Costanzo.
The generational film follows the lives of three mid-20’s friends — Sage (Gorman), Casey (Linez), and Morgan (Deckers)– caught in the grip of quarter-life crises as they meander through the messy, embarrassing and confusing pitfalls that come with “adulting”.
All About Sex hails from Salt & Light Films in association with Warrior Woman Productions. Nicole Rio and Kelly Bumford produced, while Carlos George and Ken Johnson served as executive producers. Myriad Pictures will distribute the film internationally and will present the film to international buyers at EFM.
Gorman is currently in pre-production on her next directing project,...
The generational film follows the lives of three mid-20’s friends — Sage (Gorman), Casey (Linez), and Morgan (Deckers)– caught in the grip of quarter-life crises as they meander through the messy, embarrassing and confusing pitfalls that come with “adulting”.
All About Sex hails from Salt & Light Films in association with Warrior Woman Productions. Nicole Rio and Kelly Bumford produced, while Carlos George and Ken Johnson served as executive producers. Myriad Pictures will distribute the film internationally and will present the film to international buyers at EFM.
Gorman is currently in pre-production on her next directing project,...
- 1/26/2021
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Woody McClain, who currently appears in the Starz Power spinoff, Power Book II: Ghost, has been added to the cast of The Harder They Fall. The Netflix western stars Idris Elba, Jonathan Majors, Zazie Beetz, Lakeith Stanfield, Delroy Lindo, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi, Rj Cyler, and Oscar winner Regina King. Jeymes Samuel, who co-wrote the screenplay with Boaz Yakin, is directing the pic. It’s about an outlaw Nat Love (Majors) who discovers that the man (Elba) who killed his parents two decades ago is being released from prison, he reunites with his gang to track his enemy down and seek his revenge. Jay-Z, James Lassiter, Lawrence Bender, and Samuel are producing. McClain’s other credits include The Bobby Brown Story, The New Edition Story, and indie comedy Death of a Telemarketer.
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Faith Based star Luke Barnett has signed on for two indie dramas, the Waheed AlQawasmi-directed Arabic/English-language drama Jacir,...
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Faith Based star Luke Barnett has signed on for two indie dramas, the Waheed AlQawasmi-directed Arabic/English-language drama Jacir,...
- 12/15/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Annet Mahendru, who currently stars in AMC’s The Walking Dead spinoff World Beyond, and Peter Vack are set to star in Grow, a horror indie written and directed by Brian Gottlieb. It centers on a man (Vack) who is imprisoned and impregnated by a group of cult members with an archaic belief system. It is an examination of gender, flipping conventional stereotypes. Mahendru will play twins Kitty and Locasta Larkin. Gottlieb, Bryson Pintard and Michael Tipps are producing while Louie Gibson will serve as executive producers. Mahendru is repped by Bohemia Group, Paradigm and Nelson Davis. Vack is repped by Luber Roklin Entertainment.
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Matt Medrano has joined Anna Schafer in Whose Child, an indie film that is being directed by Roxy Shih. The plot follows a woman (Schafer) working in public relations at a children’s hospital who gets her life turned around when she...
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Matt Medrano has joined Anna Schafer in Whose Child, an indie film that is being directed by Roxy Shih. The plot follows a woman (Schafer) working in public relations at a children’s hospital who gets her life turned around when she...
- 11/25/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Anna Schafer (Elizabeth Blue) has been tapped to star in Whose Child, a socially conscious film about undetected domestic child abuse from director Roxy Shih and producer Autumn Federici. The pic, which is slated to shoot in Los Angeles this fall with plans for a theatrical release, follows a woman (Schafer) working in public relations at a children’s hospital who gets her life turned around when she is assigned to be an “Auntie” for a young boy named Billy. Billy’s case is severe; he’s suffering from heavy head trauma, is in a coma, and is barely hanging on to life. When she realizes that the incident was a domestic abuse case, she takes matters into her own hands to overturn a system that would have otherwise failed him. Federici is producing under The Ninth House banner with partner Jake Helgren. Shih and Federici first worked together on...
- 6/24/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Stars: Stacey Oristano, Rib Hillis, Ed Amatrudo, Bruce Thomas, Tyler Perez, Morgan Lindholm, Evan Sloan, Mike Capozzi, Jason Cabell, Soufiane El Khalidy, Josh Crotty, Cassidy Schiltz, Chris Ashworth, Autumn Federici | Written by Blaine Chiappetta, Rafael Jordan, Ari Novak | Directed by Nick Lyon
When massive volcanic storms begin to spew from the Earth, geophysicist Kate Ferris tries to convince the Department of Defense that this is no natural phenomenon. They re the result of a seismic super weapon known as the Hell Storm device; and now that it’s been activated, the shock-waves it sends out will destroy major cities across the globe, killing millions. When her claims fall on deaf ears, Kate teams up with her daughter and estranged husband at the San Andreas fault line to find a way to counteract the destruction. As Kate and her family navigate the fault, they find themselves directly at the epicenter of the largest shock wave yet.
When massive volcanic storms begin to spew from the Earth, geophysicist Kate Ferris tries to convince the Department of Defense that this is no natural phenomenon. They re the result of a seismic super weapon known as the Hell Storm device; and now that it’s been activated, the shock-waves it sends out will destroy major cities across the globe, killing millions. When her claims fall on deaf ears, Kate teams up with her daughter and estranged husband at the San Andreas fault line to find a way to counteract the destruction. As Kate and her family navigate the fault, they find themselves directly at the epicenter of the largest shock wave yet.
- 6/4/2020
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Younger star Molly Bernard and Nike Kadri (One Dollar) have been added to the cast of Master, the Amazon Studios thriller starring Regina Hall. Zoe Renee and Amber Gray recently joined the film, which is written and directed by Mariama Diallo. Production is currently underway. The plot follows three black women who strive to find their place at the celebrated Ancaster College, an elite university in New England. It examines how each of these women will — or won’t — survive in this space of privilege. Andrea Roa, Brad Becker-Parton and Joshua Astrachan will produce for Animal Kingdom with Hall and Terence Nance serving as executive producers. Bernard is repped by Innovative Artists and D2 Management. Kadri is repped by D2 and Hckr.
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- 3/11/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, IFC buys a Liam Neeson comedy and Stx takes territories on Karen Gillan and Lena Headey’s “Gunpowder Milkshake.”
Acquisitions
IFC Films is acquiring U.S. rights to James D’Arcy’s feature directorial debut, “Made In Italy,” starring Liam Neeson and Micheál Richardson.
“Made In Italy” will receive a traditional theatrical release in the U.S. during the summer of 2020. The film is set in Tuscany and follows a bohemian London artist who returns to Italy with his estranged son to make a quick sale of the house they inherited from his late wife. Neither expects to find the once beautiful villa in such a state of disrepair, and the renovations go badly.
The film also stars Lindsay Duncan and Valeria Bilello. It is produced by Pippa Cross and Sam Tipper-Hale for CrossDay Productions in collaboration with Indiana Production S.P.A. The film...
Acquisitions
IFC Films is acquiring U.S. rights to James D’Arcy’s feature directorial debut, “Made In Italy,” starring Liam Neeson and Micheál Richardson.
“Made In Italy” will receive a traditional theatrical release in the U.S. during the summer of 2020. The film is set in Tuscany and follows a bohemian London artist who returns to Italy with his estranged son to make a quick sale of the house they inherited from his late wife. Neither expects to find the once beautiful villa in such a state of disrepair, and the renovations go badly.
The film also stars Lindsay Duncan and Valeria Bilello. It is produced by Pippa Cross and Sam Tipper-Hale for CrossDay Productions in collaboration with Indiana Production S.P.A. The film...
- 2/25/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Taryn Manning, Jonathan Lipnicki, Dreama Walker, Lynn Chen, and comedian Jordan Carlos are set to star in Pooling To Paradise, an indie comedy directed by Roxy Shih. Written by Caytha Jentis, the film follows four millennial strangers who take a ride-share pool on a road trip to Paradise, Nevada. Each at a crossroads in their lives, the trek gives them all an unexpected, deep connection that changes the course of their futures. Jentis and Angela Pedraza are producing the project. Executive producers are Linda Evans and Nina Warren. Manning is repped by Innovative Artists and Avalon Management; Lipnicki by Rafterman Media and Felker Toczek Suddleson Abramson; Walker by The Gersh Agency and Stone Genow Smelkinson...
- 12/9/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Melrose Place alum Daphne Zuniga is set to mark her feature directorial debut with The Protegé, an indie thriller starring Jeanette Sousa[/link] (American Housewife), Breanne Hill (Frontier), Keenan Tracey (Bates Motel), and Philip Boyd (The Have and Have Nots). It follows Amanda Birch (Sousa) who, after three years of estrangement from her family, returns to reconnect with her sister Lauren, the manager of a beloved holistic studio. Upon her return, things only get worse when her sister Lauren mysteriously dies days later. Soon, the entire family is suspected in a murder investigation as it becomes clear that Lauren’s death was no accident. Amanda leads an investigation of her own to find out who’s responsible for her sister’s murder. Nicole Schubert and Blaine Chiappetta penned the screenplay which was produced by Autumn Federici and Anthony Melillo. Marvista Entertainment’s Margret H. Huddleston is executive producer. Zuniga is repped...
- 12/13/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Nicky Whelan and Miles Fisher will get top billing in the indie film, A Christmas Arrangement, which is currently filming in Los Angeles. Jake Helgren is directing the holiday romance pic. Daphne Zuniga, Julie McNiven, Leslie Easterbrook (Police Academy) and Clayton Chitty (When Calls the Heart) costar. Whelan star as flower shop owner Poppy Benson who enters the annual Holiday Floral Show for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize. Standing in her way is Garrett Hurley (Fisher), the underappreciated protégé of florist extraordinaire Blair Covington (Zuniga). While Poppy and Garrett’s rivalry heats up on the flower show floor, an undeniable romance begins amidst a whimsical holiday backdrop. Ali Spuck and Casie Tabanou wrote the script, which is being produced by Autumn Federici via The Ninth House. Executive producers are Jim Klock and Stephanie Slack.
- 7/10/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Tagline: “Evil has an hour to kill!” Jim Klock's 6:66 Pm has just released through Video-on-demand, this week. The film is a blend of horror and comedy. Recently at the Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film festival, this title won "Best Comedy Feature." In the film, several supernatural investigators find out that a home is actually haunted by a serial killer. 6:66 Pm stars Chad Ridgely (Massacre on Aisle 12), Autumn Federici (Haunting of the Innocent), Alexis Kelly, Robin F. Baker and many others. A look at the film's launch is available here. The new VOD artwork shows the investigators. They are woefully under prepared for what their latest haunt has in store for them. The setting can be seen in the poster. And, this quintet might not survive what this evil has in store for them. 6:66 Pm has released on three VOD platforms. Currently, this title is available through: iTunes,...
- 11/9/2017
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Tagline: “The End is Near.” Director Nick Lyon (Isle of the Dead, 2016) has set his date with destruction. Shockwave: Countdown to Disaster releases this week, through Video-on-demand. The film involves a Doomsday device and seismic shifts. Stars in the film include: Rib Hillis (Haunting of the Innocent), Stacey Oristano (“Sons of the Devil”), Bruce Thomas (Army of Darkness), and Ed Amatrudo. Partially produced by Autumn Federici, this title was developed by MarVista. A preview of the film's launch, this week, is hosted here. The official synopsis mentions volcanic storms. They are developing below. And, geophysicist Kate Ferris (Oristano) must warn others, of the impending horror. But, no one wants to listen as the Earth begins to shake. Director Lyon has something to say about the complexities of shooting a disaster film. He says of his experience: "working on a disaster genre film is always one of the toughest things...
- 8/28/2017
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
A Fourth of July get-together turns into a feeding frenzy—with humans on the menu—in The Evil In Us, and we have release details and a trailer in today's Horror Highlights, which also includes a clip from Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, Night of Something Strange, and 6:66 Pm.
The Evil in Us Trailer & Release Details: "Six school friends meet up for a fourth of July celebration on a remote island off the Washington coast for a weekend of fun and partying. But the good times quickly turn into a nightmare when they unknowingly take a new bio-active drug containing a virus that causes fits of psychotic rage. Only one girl, Brie, doesn’t take the drug and she alone must fight to stay alive as her friends slowly turn into bloodthirsty cannibals. Trapped on the island, Brie must endure the unimaginable and fight for her life.
The Evil in Us Trailer & Release Details: "Six school friends meet up for a fourth of July celebration on a remote island off the Washington coast for a weekend of fun and partying. But the good times quickly turn into a nightmare when they unknowingly take a new bio-active drug containing a virus that causes fits of psychotic rage. Only one girl, Brie, doesn’t take the drug and she alone must fight to stay alive as her friends slowly turn into bloodthirsty cannibals. Trapped on the island, Brie must endure the unimaginable and fight for her life.
- 7/3/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Tagline: “Evil has an hour to kill!” More details are emerging for Jim Klock's 6:66 P.M. This indie horror comedy will have its World Premiere in Buffalo. At the Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival, the madness begins! In the film's story, several faux paranormal investigators investigate the killing grounds of a serial killer. But, this killer is coming back from the dead, to murder one more time. 6:66 P.M. stars: Chad Ridgely (Massacre on Aisle 12), Alexis Kelley (Hell's Heart), Autumn Federici and Michael Buonomo. The film's first teaser is hosted here. The teaser show Jimmy (Scott Burkhardt) staring down the barrel of his own gun. Not much later, several supernatural detectives are at Jimmy's lair. Here, they develop a fake television show, until events take a murderous turn. Now, these investigators are put to the test as Jimmy's ghost sneaks up behind them - knife in hand!
- 6/30/2017
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
MarVista Entertainment has premiered a poster and trailer for their new apocalyptic thriller, Shockwave! Produced by Autumn Federici (Circle) and Jason Cabell (Ex-Navy Seal), the film is set to debut this Fall (2017).
Also, starring Rib Hillis (Haunting of the Innocent), Stacey Oristano (“Sons of the Devil”), Bruce Thomas (Army of Darkness), Ed Amatrudo and a special appearance from Rigan Machado (Assassin X), Shockwave will tear the world apart, from below.
Shockwave is directed by Nick Lyon (Isle of the Dead).
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Also, starring Rib Hillis (Haunting of the Innocent), Stacey Oristano (“Sons of the Devil”), Bruce Thomas (Army of Darkness), Ed Amatrudo and a special appearance from Rigan Machado (Assassin X), Shockwave will tear the world apart, from below.
Shockwave is directed by Nick Lyon (Isle of the Dead).
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- 5/5/2017
- QuietEarth.us
Last June, we here at Lrm announced our partnership with the creators of the cult hit film Circle to bring the 8-episode Dark/Web horror anthology digital series to the small screen. With that announcement, we launched a contest that would incorporate a short script from one of our readers into an episode of the series, and a couple weeks back, we announced that winner to be Christopher Webster with his killer script, “Hacked.”
Read: Dark/Web Screenplay Contest Winner Announced, Plus First Images!
Production has been underway for some time now, and we’re proud to announce that the filmmakers have finished shooting the serialized “wraparound” portion of the series, and the filmmakers will now commence production on six anthology segments that make up Dark/Web’s unique hybrid narrative structure.
Over the next two months, six different filmmakers will tackle six varied horror anthologies, each with a different...
Read: Dark/Web Screenplay Contest Winner Announced, Plus First Images!
Production has been underway for some time now, and we’re proud to announce that the filmmakers have finished shooting the serialized “wraparound” portion of the series, and the filmmakers will now commence production on six anthology segments that make up Dark/Web’s unique hybrid narrative structure.
Over the next two months, six different filmmakers will tackle six varied horror anthologies, each with a different...
- 9/28/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Greetings Lrm faithful!
I know it’s been awhile since we first announced the screenplay contest for the upcoming webseries Dark/Web, but rest assured, it was no easy task to narrow down the stellar screenplays you all sent in, but of course, we had to make a decision.
Lrm and the architects of last year’s cult hit Circle are proud to present the screenplay contest winner (drumroll, please):
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Christopher Webster!!
As we mentioned above, there were a lot of contenders here, but Webster eventually won us over with his deftly-written script, “Hacked.”
The logline for the heart-pounding winning entry is as follows:
“When a chance encounter with a pop star brings seventeen-year-old Misty Hansen instant online fame, she thinks her dreams have come true. But after a series of pranks puts her life in danger, Misty discovers that getting noticed online can be a total nightmare, and...
I know it’s been awhile since we first announced the screenplay contest for the upcoming webseries Dark/Web, but rest assured, it was no easy task to narrow down the stellar screenplays you all sent in, but of course, we had to make a decision.
Lrm and the architects of last year’s cult hit Circle are proud to present the screenplay contest winner (drumroll, please):
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Christopher Webster!!
As we mentioned above, there were a lot of contenders here, but Webster eventually won us over with his deftly-written script, “Hacked.”
The logline for the heart-pounding winning entry is as follows:
“When a chance encounter with a pop star brings seventeen-year-old Misty Hansen instant online fame, she thinks her dreams have come true. But after a series of pranks puts her life in danger, Misty discovers that getting noticed online can be a total nightmare, and...
- 9/2/2016
- by Latino Review
- LRMonline.com
Taggart Productions and Felt Films have teamed up with Latino-Review Media (Lrm) for the horror/sci-fi series “Dark-Web.” The eight-part anthology series revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a young Cyber-security analyst and the trail of stories she leaves behind for her friends to unravel.
Both companies are encouraging writers to participate in the series by submitting their own entries (scripts should be around 10-15 pages), themed around the concept of “the dark side of the internet and a constantly connected world.” One entry will be chosen to be part of the anthology. This writing competition has already started as of May 13th and due to positive response, will run until July 5th, 2016. You can read instructions and submit your script here:
http://www.latino-review.com/dark-web
Michael and Tim Nardelli have teamed with Circle writer/director Mario Miscione (also co-creator of the popular web series “The Vault”), to craft this overarching tale. The series will be highlighted by a number of short films within the story, each written and directed by different filmmakers. As well, a number of creatives have already been attached to the project: Tim and Michael Nardelli, Mario Miscione, Autumn Federici, Zelda Williams, Lrm’s Kellvin Chavez, Roxy Shih, Nicky Whelan, and Kerry Rhodes.
Nicky Whelan
Autumn Federici
Zelda Williams
Kerry Rhodes
Roxy Shih
Lrm's Kellvin Chavez
The writer whose script is chosen will get their writing credit on the episode and a co-producer credit to the project, in the credits and on IMDb. This is your chance to create something truly horrifying and take the next step in your filmmaking career by having your own piece of content produced and distributed. Send your scripts now!
And, be sure to check out Lrm (latino-review.com) for updates and winner announcements.
Both companies are encouraging writers to participate in the series by submitting their own entries (scripts should be around 10-15 pages), themed around the concept of “the dark side of the internet and a constantly connected world.” One entry will be chosen to be part of the anthology. This writing competition has already started as of May 13th and due to positive response, will run until July 5th, 2016. You can read instructions and submit your script here:
http://www.latino-review.com/dark-web
Michael and Tim Nardelli have teamed with Circle writer/director Mario Miscione (also co-creator of the popular web series “The Vault”), to craft this overarching tale. The series will be highlighted by a number of short films within the story, each written and directed by different filmmakers. As well, a number of creatives have already been attached to the project: Tim and Michael Nardelli, Mario Miscione, Autumn Federici, Zelda Williams, Lrm’s Kellvin Chavez, Roxy Shih, Nicky Whelan, and Kerry Rhodes.
Nicky Whelan
Autumn Federici
Zelda Williams
Kerry Rhodes
Roxy Shih
Lrm's Kellvin Chavez
The writer whose script is chosen will get their writing credit on the episode and a co-producer credit to the project, in the credits and on IMDb. This is your chance to create something truly horrifying and take the next step in your filmmaking career by having your own piece of content produced and distributed. Send your scripts now!
And, be sure to check out Lrm (latino-review.com) for updates and winner announcements.
- 6/15/2016
- by Latino Review
- LRMonline.com
Tagline: "Dark Web Wants You to Scare Us." Dark Web is a collaboration from Taggart Productions, Felt Films and Latino-Review Media. Designed as an eight part series, this trio of production companies are encouraging horror scriptwriters to participate. The writing competition is open, now! And, scriptwriters can submit their 15 page stories, at the Latino-Review website. Contributing directors and writers already include: Michael Nardelli, Tim Nardelli, Mario Miscione, Autumn Federici, Zelda Williams, Kellvin Chavez, Roxy Shih, Nicky Whelan and Kerry Rhodes. All of these creators will help develop this anthology, which focuses on "the dark side of the internet." More on the writing competition is available here. Each story will also relate to the disappearance of a cyber-security analyst. To be developed as a found footage narration, each fifteen minute short story will revolve around the disappearance of this analyst and clues, from the films, will unravel this...
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- 6/15/2016
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Several photos have been released for the ghostomedy 6:66 Pm. The film, from director Jim Klock ("Scream Queens"), brings several first time paranormal investigators to an actual haunted location. 6:66 Pm reteams Autumn Federici (Murder Eleven) with Klock. As well, this blend of comedy and horror also brings Chad Ridgely and Alexis Kelley to the screen. Fans of comedy can see the film's latest photos here. The film's official trailer deals with a reality television crew and the spirit of a serial killer. Both groups collide in a haunted home. As the bodies pile up, this unprepared film crew reacts inappropriately to the gloomy events. The photos show several members of the cast, in harrowing situations. Shown in darkened rooms, the cast rely on each others as the spirit gets ready to take another character into the grave! Release Date: Tba. Director: Jim Klock. Writers: Tommy McLaughlin and Chad Ridgely.
- 2/2/2016
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Former narcotics detective turned actor/director, Jim Klock has already helmed several horror films, including Murder Eleven (2013) and Massacre on Aisle 12 (2015). Now he has reteamed with actress and producer Autumn Federici (Circle) for 6:66pm – a co-production from Full Auto Films and Code 3 Films – which blends a horrifying tone with comedy elements. Chad Ridgely and Alexis Kelley also star in this supernatural feature and we have your first look at the cast, including director Klock, who also stars in 6:66pm as Daniel, below:
6:66pm proves evil has an hour to kill as a reality TV crew’s staged investigation into the paranormal becomes terrifyingly real. When the house they’re exploring turns out to really be haunted by the ghost of a serial killer, each crew member fights to stay alive and more importantly make their reality show a hit at any cost.
6:66pm proves evil has an hour to kill as a reality TV crew’s staged investigation into the paranormal becomes terrifyingly real. When the house they’re exploring turns out to really be haunted by the ghost of a serial killer, each crew member fights to stay alive and more importantly make their reality show a hit at any cost.
- 2/2/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Feast your eyes this Valentine's Day on a livestream horror movie marathon featuring some of Scream Factory's cult classic films for free. Also in this round-up: a new teaser for A&E's Damien, The Girl in the Photographs release details, a gallery of images from 6:66 Pm, and release date / trailer for Nailed Down.
Love Is in the Scare Livestream: Press Release: "Have no fear, love is in the scare. This Valentine’s Day, ditch the roses and keep the box of chocolates for yourself while you watch Love Is in the Scare, a marathon of Scream Factory classics streaming free on Sunday, February 14th, from noon to midnight Pt at loveisinthescare.com.
Brace yourself for 12 hours of heart-stopping shocks from seven terrifying films including the Shout! Factory TV premiere screenings of Beyond Darkness, Ghosthouse, Metamorphosis, Nomads, Class of 1984, Witchery and The Editor. The marathon event serves as...
Love Is in the Scare Livestream: Press Release: "Have no fear, love is in the scare. This Valentine’s Day, ditch the roses and keep the box of chocolates for yourself while you watch Love Is in the Scare, a marathon of Scream Factory classics streaming free on Sunday, February 14th, from noon to midnight Pt at loveisinthescare.com.
Brace yourself for 12 hours of heart-stopping shocks from seven terrifying films including the Shout! Factory TV premiere screenings of Beyond Darkness, Ghosthouse, Metamorphosis, Nomads, Class of 1984, Witchery and The Editor. The marathon event serves as...
- 2/2/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Jim Klock (Scream Queens) is set to direct and star in the horror pic 6:66 P.M. Chad Ridgely, Autumn Federici, Michael Buonomo and Scott Burkhardt also star in the film about a reality TV crew’s staged investigation into the paranormal that becomes terrifyingly real. When the house they're exploring turns out to be haunted by the ghost of a serial killer, each crew member fights to stay alive and — more important — make their reality show a hit at any cost. Tommy…...
- 12/18/2015
- Deadline
*full disclosure: this critic has worked on some publicity for Circle, earlier in 2015. **there are some spoilers here. Directors/writers: Aaron Hann and Mario Miscione. Cast: Julie Benz, Mercy Malick, Carter Jenkins and Autumn Federici. Circle is a psychological horror feature. From Taggart Productions and Votiv Films, the film stars Julie Benz (Saw V), Mercy Malick, Autumn Federici and Michael Nardelli. Circle had its World Premiere at the Seattle International Film Festival, in May of 2015. And, Circle is a compelling feature that looks at people's inherent biases, in a psychological fashion. The characters are diverse, but most of their motivations are unified by their will to survive. Though, some find their own demise a little quicker than others. Overall, the film is an entertaining feature. But, the social message is a little disconcerting; dishonesty has its rewards. The film begins in a large black room. A machine lies in the center,...
- 10/17/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Votiv Films and Taggart Productions have released the first teaser trailer for Circle. This psychological horror feature involves a mysterious killing machine and several strangers. They are trapped and a person is murdered every two minutes, for no apparent reason. From directors Aaron Hann and Mario Miscione, this film stars Carter Jenkins, Mercy Malick, Cesar Garcia, Allegra Masters, Michael Nardelli, Autumn Federici and Julie Benz. The film's first trailer shows one character awaking and in peril. Circle is also a mystery. The fifty strangers have know idea why they have been chosen to experience such a dire experience. In the trailer, a young woman awakens in a dark room, surrounded by unconscious people. The red orbed killing-machine is also shown, along with some of the film's settings. Only a few story details are being revealed to date. Fans of horror can preview the clip below. Moody and tense, Circle promises...
- 4/14/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Votiv Films and Taggart Productions have released the first trailer for their upcoming psychological thriller Circle. The film – written and directed by Aaron Hann and Mario Miscione – is an intense real-time thriller, which uniquely examines humanity under the worst possible circumstances that stars Carter Jenkins, Julie Benz, Mercy Malick, Allegra Masters, Michael Nardelli, Autumn Federici, Lawrence Kao, Kevin Sheridan and Cesar Garcia.
In a massive, mysterious chamber, fifty strangers awaken to find themselves trapped with no memory of how they got there. Organized in an inward-facing circle and unable to move, they quickly learn that every two minutes one of them must die… executed by a strange device in the center of the room. At first the attacks seem random, but soon the strangers realize that they, as a group, have the power to decide who will be the next to be killed. A vote. A chance to control the machine.
In a massive, mysterious chamber, fifty strangers awaken to find themselves trapped with no memory of how they got there. Organized in an inward-facing circle and unable to move, they quickly learn that every two minutes one of them must die… executed by a strange device in the center of the room. At first the attacks seem random, but soon the strangers realize that they, as a group, have the power to decide who will be the next to be killed. A vote. A chance to control the machine.
- 4/14/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Well, well, what have we here. A new horror title has emerged that we didn't know about and it looks intriguing. The film, simply titled Circle, is from Aaron Hann and Mario Miscione who drew inspiration for the film from equal parts 12 Angry Men and The Twilight Zone.
Circle, which is now completed, stars Julie Benz (Saw V), Michael Nardelli (The Collection) and Autumn Federici in a story with a mysterious killing machine and a room full of strangers.
Synopsis:
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Circle, which is now completed, stars Julie Benz (Saw V), Michael Nardelli (The Collection) and Autumn Federici in a story with a mysterious killing machine and a room full of strangers.
Synopsis:
In a massive, mysterious chamber, fifty strangers awaken to find themselves trapped with no memory of how they got there. Organized in an inward-facing circle and unable to move, they quickly learn that every two minutes one of them must die... executed by a strange device in t [Continued ...]...
- 4/1/2015
- QuietEarth.us
Votiv Films and Taggart Productions have released the first official images from their upcoming psychological thriller Circle. The film – written and directed by Aaron Hann and Mario Miscione – is an intense real-time thriller, which uniquely examines humanity under the worst possible circumstances that stars Carter Jenkins, Julie Benz, Mercy Malick, Allegra Masters, Michael Nardelli, Autumn Federici, Lawrence Kao, Kevin Sheridan and Cesar Garcia.
In a massive, mysterious chamber, fifty strangers awaken to find themselves trapped with no memory of how they got there. Organized in an inward-facing circle and unable to move, they quickly learn that every two minutes one of them must die… executed by a strange device in the center of the room. At first the attacks seem random, but soon the strangers realize that they, as a group, have the power to decide who will be the next to be killed. A vote. A chance to control the machine.
In a massive, mysterious chamber, fifty strangers awaken to find themselves trapped with no memory of how they got there. Organized in an inward-facing circle and unable to move, they quickly learn that every two minutes one of them must die… executed by a strange device in the center of the room. At first the attacks seem random, but soon the strangers realize that they, as a group, have the power to decide who will be the next to be killed. A vote. A chance to control the machine.
- 4/1/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Votiv Films and Taggart Productions have unveiled several stills, for their feature Circle. Circle is a psychological horror feature, which focuses on a mysterious killing machine and several strangers. Starring Julie Benz (Saw V), Michael Nardelli (The Collection) and Autumn Federici (Haunting of the Innocent), this title was developed by Aaron Hann and Mario Miscione. As well, the early stills show many of the cast and characters, including: Coley Speaks, David Saucedo, Jamie Lee Redmond and Lawrence Kao. Each character is in peril, in this one-of-a-kind thriller. From the synopsis, several strangers, from different walks of life, find themselves in an austere room. They are trapped. Now, every two minutes, one of the strangers is executed for an unknown reason. The survivors can influence the executions. But, no one knows if any can survive this ordeal. Part mystery and part horror, Circle is now completed. This film will host a trailer soon.
- 3/31/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
The haunted town horror feature "Haunting Of The Innocent" recently released through Redbox formats in late January. And now, director Matt Hish and producer Autumn Federici's visually stunning film is getting set to haunt home video formats. In anticipation of this launch, several cast members from the film have created a publicity shoot, for the release. As well, a behind-the-scenes clip shows some of the preparation for this gorgeous shoot. The photo shoot shows primary cast members: Jessica Morris, Hannah Cowley, Autumn Federici and Mariah Bonner. Each actress is dressed in dark attire, which is synchronous with the film's dark mood. Some of the symbolic imagery from the trailer, a Raven, is also shown with actress Cowley, in one picture. The shoot took place at a famous vintage...
- 3/2/2014
- www.ohmygore.com/
The production crew and cast behind the supernatural thriller Haunting of the Innocent have come together for a promotional photo shoot. Steve Barston was the lead photographer on the shoot. And, fans of horror can take a closer look at some of the beautiful ladies from the film. The photos also bring out some of the subtler horror imagery, which was seen earlier this year in the film's official trailer. The photo shoot took place earlier this month. The setting was the same used in Daniel Knauf's Carnivale (2003). And, four primary actresses took part in the shoot, including: Jessica Morris, Hannah Cowley, Autumn Federici and Mariah Bonner. These superbly shot photos will mesmerize most viewers. Haunting of the Innocent is currently available on several video-on-demand formats. The release has taken place in the United States, with future plans to release in Canada. As well, Uncork'd Entertainment will release this...
- 2/12/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
A home entertainment release looms for director Matt Hish and producer Autumn Federici's terrifying thriller Haunting of the Innocent. In the interim, the beautiful ladies of the film have completed a promotional photo shoot with some of the imagery from the film. Check 'em out!
From the Press Release
The haunted town horror feature Haunting of the Innocent was released through Redbox formats in late January and now director Matt Hish and producer Autumn Federici’s visually stunning film is getting set to haunt home video formats.
In anticipation of the home video launch, several cast members participated in a publicity shoot, consisting of Jessica Morris, Hannah Cowley, Autumn Federici, and Mariah Bonner. Each actress is dressed in dark attire, which is synchronous with the film’s dark mood. Some of the symbolic imagery from the trailer, a raven, is also shown with actress Cowley. The shoot took place...
From the Press Release
The haunted town horror feature Haunting of the Innocent was released through Redbox formats in late January and now director Matt Hish and producer Autumn Federici’s visually stunning film is getting set to haunt home video formats.
In anticipation of the home video launch, several cast members participated in a publicity shoot, consisting of Jessica Morris, Hannah Cowley, Autumn Federici, and Mariah Bonner. Each actress is dressed in dark attire, which is synchronous with the film’s dark mood. Some of the symbolic imagery from the trailer, a raven, is also shown with actress Cowley. The shoot took place...
- 2/12/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Director Matt Hish and producer Autumn Federici are proud to announce the launch of the first official trailer for supernatural thriller Haunting Of The Innocent. This movie breaks out the ghost story style in a gripping way as the first trailer demonstrates great promise with disturbing imagery. Haunting Of The Innocent comes is coming VOD and DVD this month. The film stars Judd Nelson, Jessica Morris, and Hannah Cowley. Check out the official…...
- 1/9/2014
- Horrorbid
Production companies Khoury A Marriot Productions, Marquis Productions and Raging Bull Entertainment have released the first trailer for Haunting of the Innocent. This film, from director Matt Hish (The Blackout) and producer Autumn Federici (Murder Eleven), will release through Redbox outlets January 28th, 2014. Then, this title will release on home video formats in March of 2014, through Uncork'd Entertainment. Horror fans can preview the film here. Haunting of the Innocent involves a young family and a cursed town. Dark secrets inhabit a small New England town. And, this desperate family will have to uncover a disturbing past to find solace from a supernatural force. This title releases in a few weeks and the film stars Judd Nelson (The Breakfast Club), Jessica Morris (Reel Evil) and Hannah Cowley. More details on the release and the trailer are below. Release Date: January 28th, 2014 (Redbox). Director: Matt Hish. Cast: Judd Nelson, Rib Hillis, Jessica Morris and Hannah.
- 1/7/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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