Katie Parker and Rahul Kohli star as strangers on a road trip to enter the afterlife in Next Exit, and with Mali Elfman's supernatural film coming to theaters and VOD on November 4th via Magnet Releasing, we've been provided with an exclusive clip to share with Daily Dead readers!
You can check out our exclusive clip below, and to learn more about the showtimes and VOD platforms where you can watch Next Exit, visit:
http://www.magnetreleasing.com/nextexit/
Written and directed by Mali Elfman, Next Exit stars Katie Parker, Rahul Kohli, Rose McIver, Tongayi Chirisa, Tim Griffin, Diva Zappa, Nico Evers-Swindell, and Karen Gillan.
Synopsis: "When a research scientist (Karen Gillan) makes national news proving she can track people into the afterlife, Rose (Katie Parker) sees a way out and Teddy (Rahul Kohli) sees his chance to finally make it. These two strangers, both harboring dark secrets, race...
You can check out our exclusive clip below, and to learn more about the showtimes and VOD platforms where you can watch Next Exit, visit:
http://www.magnetreleasing.com/nextexit/
Written and directed by Mali Elfman, Next Exit stars Katie Parker, Rahul Kohli, Rose McIver, Tongayi Chirisa, Tim Griffin, Diva Zappa, Nico Evers-Swindell, and Karen Gillan.
Synopsis: "When a research scientist (Karen Gillan) makes national news proving she can track people into the afterlife, Rose (Katie Parker) sees a way out and Teddy (Rahul Kohli) sees his chance to finally make it. These two strangers, both harboring dark secrets, race...
- 11/3/2022
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Next Exit Trailer 2 — Magnolia Pictures has released the second movie trailer for Next Exit (2022). Crew Mali Elfman‘s Next Exit stars Katie Parker, Rahul Kohli, Rose Mciver, Tongayi Chirisa, Tim Griffin, Diva Zappa, Nico Evers-Swindell, and Karen Gillan. Mali Elfman wrote the screenplay for Next Exit. “It’s produced by Derek Bishé, Mali Elfman, and Narineh [...]
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- 10/15/2022
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Written and Directed by Mali Elfman Starring Katie Parker, Rahul Kohli, Rose Mciver, Tongayi Chirisa, Tim Griffin, Diva Zappa, Nico Evers-Swindell, and Karen Gillan When a research scientist (Karen Gillan) makes national news proving she can track people into the afterlife, Rose (Katie Parker) sees a way out and Teddy (Rahul Kohli) sees his chance …
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- 10/14/2022
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
20th Digital Studio’s Bite Size Halloween Brings 20 Spooky Shorts from Diverse, Emerging Filmmakers for Huluween: "In celebration of Huluween, 20th Digital Studio’s Bite Size Halloween series of spooky shorts is back for a third season! Twenty new shorts from exciting emerging filmmakers premiere October 1 on Hulu, blending genres like horror, comedy, sci-fi, thriller, and more.
Shot in seven different countries, this season takes on topical issues such as racism, gender, parenthood, sexuality, and identity. Snatched (dir. Michael Schwartz) features Tatiana Maslany (“She-Hulk: Attorney-at-Law”) in her first on-screen role with husband Brendan Hines (“Locke & Key”). Misha Osherovich (“Freaky”) stars as their son.
Other shorts feature familiar faces like Brigette Lundy-Paine (“Atypical”), Lin Shaye (“Insidious”), David Costabile (“Breaking Bad”), and former “Glow” co-stars Rebekka Johnson and singer-songwriter Kate Nash who co-wrote/directed/star in a short featuring Nash’s original music.
David Worthen Brooks, 20th Digital Studio head...
Shot in seven different countries, this season takes on topical issues such as racism, gender, parenthood, sexuality, and identity. Snatched (dir. Michael Schwartz) features Tatiana Maslany (“She-Hulk: Attorney-at-Law”) in her first on-screen role with husband Brendan Hines (“Locke & Key”). Misha Osherovich (“Freaky”) stars as their son.
Other shorts feature familiar faces like Brigette Lundy-Paine (“Atypical”), Lin Shaye (“Insidious”), David Costabile (“Breaking Bad”), and former “Glow” co-stars Rebekka Johnson and singer-songwriter Kate Nash who co-wrote/directed/star in a short featuring Nash’s original music.
David Worthen Brooks, 20th Digital Studio head...
- 10/13/2022
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
"I want my life to mean something… I don't want to hate life, I want to embrace what's next." Don't we all… Magnolia Pictures has revealed an official trailer for an indie drama titled Next Exit, which premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival this summer. The film marks the feature debut of indie producer Mali Elfman, who is friends with Karen Gillan and has been producing tons of great indie films over the past few years. When a research scientist makes national news proving she can track people into the afterlife, Rose sees a way out and Teddy sees his chance to finally make it mean something. These two strangers, both harboring dark secrets, race to join the doctor's contentious study and leave "this life" behind. While Rose is haunted by a ghostly presence that she can't outrun, Teddy is forced to confront his past. As these two misfits quarrel their way across the country,...
- 10/11/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Magnolia Pictures has acquired North American rights to “Next Exit” following its world premiere at Tribeca. The supernatural road movie marks the feature directorial debut of Mali Elfman and stars Katie Parker (“The Fall of the House of Usher”), Rahul Kohli (“Midnight Mass”),Rose McIver (“Ghosts”) and Karen Gillan (“Avengers: Endgame”). Magnolia is planning a theatrical debut in November through its genre arm, Magnet Releasing.
Here’s the official description: “‘Next Exit’ follows a research scientist (Gillan) who makes national news proving she can track people into the afterlife – Rose (Parker) sees a way out and Teddy (Kohli) sees his chance to finally make it. These two strangers, both harboring dark secrets, race to join the doctor’s controversial study and leave this life behind. While Rose is haunted by a ghostly presence that she can’t outrun, Teddy is forced to confront his past. As these two misfits humorously...
Here’s the official description: “‘Next Exit’ follows a research scientist (Gillan) who makes national news proving she can track people into the afterlife – Rose (Parker) sees a way out and Teddy (Kohli) sees his chance to finally make it. These two strangers, both harboring dark secrets, race to join the doctor’s controversial study and leave this life behind. While Rose is haunted by a ghostly presence that she can’t outrun, Teddy is forced to confront his past. As these two misfits humorously...
- 7/20/2022
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
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The 2022 Tribeca Festival presented awards in its competition categories on Thursday, with Good Girl Jane and The Cave of Adullam among this year’s top winners.
Good Girl Jane won the Founders’ Award for best U.S. narrative feature, with a 20,000 prize, with star Rain Spencer winning best performance in the U.S. narrative competition. The film, written and directed by Sarah Elizabeth Mintz, also stars Andie MacDowell, Patrick Gibson, Odessa A’Zion, Olan Prenatt and Eloisa Huggins.
The movie follows Spencer’s lonely high schooler Jane, bullied out of private school and at odds with her divorced parents, as she spirals out of control after falling for a charismatic drug dealer. Other awards in the U.S. Narrative Competition went to Allswell (best screenplay) and Next Exit (best cinematography), with the screenplay winner receiving 2,500. The U.S. narrative jury also gave a special...
The 2022 Tribeca Festival presented awards in its competition categories on Thursday, with Good Girl Jane and The Cave of Adullam among this year’s top winners.
Good Girl Jane won the Founders’ Award for best U.S. narrative feature, with a 20,000 prize, with star Rain Spencer winning best performance in the U.S. narrative competition. The film, written and directed by Sarah Elizabeth Mintz, also stars Andie MacDowell, Patrick Gibson, Odessa A’Zion, Olan Prenatt and Eloisa Huggins.
The movie follows Spencer’s lonely high schooler Jane, bullied out of private school and at odds with her divorced parents, as she spirals out of control after falling for a charismatic drug dealer. Other awards in the U.S. Narrative Competition went to Allswell (best screenplay) and Next Exit (best cinematography), with the screenplay winner receiving 2,500. The U.S. narrative jury also gave a special...
- 6/16/2022
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 2022 Tribeca Festival has officially announced the slate of award-winning films, marking the end of the 21st annual event.
Presented by Okx, the Tribeca Festival unveiled the winning storytellers in its competition categories on June 16 at the awards ceremony at New York City restaurant Thalassa. Awards were given in the following competition categories: Feature Film, Short Film, Audio Storytelling, Immersive, Games, Human/Nature, and Tribeca X.
“Good Girl Jane” took home the top prize, the Founders’ Award for Best U.S. Narrative Feature. Written and directed by Sarah Elizabeth Mintz, the film marked its World Premiere at the festival. “Good Girl Jane” follows a private school dropout teen who falls in love with a charismatic drug dealer. Lead star Rain Spencer also won Best Performance for her turn as Jane.
Latvian drama “January (Janvaris)” won Best International Narrative Feature. Written and directed by Viesturs Kairiss it’s about an aspiring...
Presented by Okx, the Tribeca Festival unveiled the winning storytellers in its competition categories on June 16 at the awards ceremony at New York City restaurant Thalassa. Awards were given in the following competition categories: Feature Film, Short Film, Audio Storytelling, Immersive, Games, Human/Nature, and Tribeca X.
“Good Girl Jane” took home the top prize, the Founders’ Award for Best U.S. Narrative Feature. Written and directed by Sarah Elizabeth Mintz, the film marked its World Premiere at the festival. “Good Girl Jane” follows a private school dropout teen who falls in love with a charismatic drug dealer. Lead star Rain Spencer also won Best Performance for her turn as Jane.
Latvian drama “January (Janvaris)” won Best International Narrative Feature. Written and directed by Viesturs Kairiss it’s about an aspiring...
- 6/16/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Directed by and written by Mali Elfman, check out the trailer for the horror film Next Exit.
It was announced on Thursday that the film won Best Cinematography – Azuli Anderson – at the Tribeca Film Festival.
For its delicate balance of images that move deftly between light and dark to mirror the conflicts and emotion of the narrative, the award for Best Cinematography in a US Narrative Feature goes to Azuli Anderson for Next Exit. https://t.co/3VxkatzhTQ pic.twitter.com/16NIWAJzEv
— Tribeca (@Tribeca) June 16, 2022
Next Exit stars Katie Parker, Rahul Kohli, Rose Mciver, Tongayi Chirisa, Tim Griffin, Diva Zappa, Nico Evers-Swindell And Karen Gillan and had its premiere on Friday, June 10th, at the Tribeca Film Festival.
The film is at 90 on Rotten Tomatoes.
When a research scientist makes national news proving she can track people into the afterlife, Rose sees a way out and Teddy sees his chance to finally make it.
It was announced on Thursday that the film won Best Cinematography – Azuli Anderson – at the Tribeca Film Festival.
For its delicate balance of images that move deftly between light and dark to mirror the conflicts and emotion of the narrative, the award for Best Cinematography in a US Narrative Feature goes to Azuli Anderson for Next Exit. https://t.co/3VxkatzhTQ pic.twitter.com/16NIWAJzEv
— Tribeca (@Tribeca) June 16, 2022
Next Exit stars Katie Parker, Rahul Kohli, Rose Mciver, Tongayi Chirisa, Tim Griffin, Diva Zappa, Nico Evers-Swindell And Karen Gillan and had its premiere on Friday, June 10th, at the Tribeca Film Festival.
The film is at 90 on Rotten Tomatoes.
When a research scientist makes national news proving she can track people into the afterlife, Rose sees a way out and Teddy sees his chance to finally make it.
- 6/16/2022
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Next Exit World Premiere At Tribeca Festival June 10, 2022 Starring: Katie Parker, Rahul Kohli, Rose Mciver, Tongayi Chirisa, Tim Griffin, Diva Zappa, Nico Evers-Swindell And Karen Gillan Directed By: Mali Elfman Written By: Mali Elfman When a research scientist makes national news proving she can track people into the afterlife, Rose …
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- 6/12/2022
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
Mali Elfman's Next Exit will premiere at Tribeca on June 10th and we have a look at the brand new teaser trailer!
"When a research scientist makes national news proving she can track people into the afterlife, Rose sees a way out and Teddy sees his chance to finally make it. These two strangers, both harboring dark secrets, race to join the doctor’s contentious study and leave this life behind. While Rose is haunted by a ghostly presence that she can’t outrun, Teddy is forced to confront his past. As these two misfits humorously quarrel their way across the country, they meet people along the way who force them to reckon with what is really driving them."
Written and directed by Mali Elfman, Next Exit stars Katie Parker, Rahul Kohli, Rose Mciver, Tongayi Chirisa, Tim Griffin, Diva Zappa, Nico Evers-Swindell and Karen Gillan.
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"When a research scientist makes national news proving she can track people into the afterlife, Rose sees a way out and Teddy sees his chance to finally make it. These two strangers, both harboring dark secrets, race to join the doctor’s contentious study and leave this life behind. While Rose is haunted by a ghostly presence that she can’t outrun, Teddy is forced to confront his past. As these two misfits humorously quarrel their way across the country, they meet people along the way who force them to reckon with what is really driving them."
Written and directed by Mali Elfman, Next Exit stars Katie Parker, Rahul Kohli, Rose Mciver, Tongayi Chirisa, Tim Griffin, Diva Zappa, Nico Evers-Swindell and Karen Gillan.
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- 6/7/2022
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Set to World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this weekend, writer/director Mali Elfman‘s genre movie Next Exit has debuted an official teaser trailer this afternoon. Rahul Kohli (“Midnight Mass”) stars alongside Katie Parker, Rose Mciver, Tongayi Chirisa, Tim Griffin, Diva Zappa, Nico Evers-Swindell and Karen Gillan (Dual) in Next Exit. “When a research scientist […]
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- 6/7/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Stars: Kevin Scott Richardson, Diva Zappa, Brian Gaskill, Brandon Heitkamp, Dylan Kenin, Clay Wilcox, Max Faugno, Sharon Ferguson, Lori Scarlett, Laura Martin, Jabez Zuniga, Tracey Leigh, Sam Given, Henry McMillan, Lucy Griffin, Marvin ‘Josh’ Solomon, Kenneth Hughes, Shannon Hart Cleary, Lake Sharp, Sharyn-Genel Gabriel, Danièle Watts, Denna Thomsen, Julie Bolene, Suzie Q, May-Har Li, Catherine Alfonso, Ryan Alan Jones, Austin Westbay, Amber Mercomes, Lauren Gilroy, Michael Teoli, Alexandra Kennedy | Written and Directed by Ken Roht
Written and directed by Ken Roht, Vampire Burt’s Serenade stars Kevin Scott Richardson of the Backstreet Boys as the titular vampire Burt who seems to enjoy chomping his way through Hollywood’s club scene, biting down on L.A.’s young clubbers. However things go horribly wrong for Burt when, after the fetching Connie is turned into a zombie, a squad of vengeful strippers vows bloody retribution, determined to kill him.
Billed as a...
Written and directed by Ken Roht, Vampire Burt’s Serenade stars Kevin Scott Richardson of the Backstreet Boys as the titular vampire Burt who seems to enjoy chomping his way through Hollywood’s club scene, biting down on L.A.’s young clubbers. However things go horribly wrong for Burt when, after the fetching Connie is turned into a zombie, a squad of vengeful strippers vows bloody retribution, determined to kill him.
Billed as a...
- 7/13/2020
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Vampire Burt’s Serenade. Horror/Musical/Comedy. Written and directed by Ken Roht. Music by Paul Goldowitz. Produced by Kenneth Hughes, From Indie Rights. Starring Kevin Scott Richardson, Diva Zappa, Dylan Kenin, Brandon Heitkamp, Tracey L;eigh, Brian Gaskill, Sharon Ferguson, Laura Martin. In this raucous, raunchy, bloody thriller with a touch …
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- 4/30/2020
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
Dweezil Zappa's brother and sister are going after him, claiming he's ruining the Zappa name by spreading lies that tarnish their father's legacy. Ahmet and Diva Zappa just filed legal docs asking a judge to let them start a website to counter Dweezil's claim they are trying to ruin his career by denying him the right to perform his Zappa Plays Zappa tour. Dweezil has gone on a rant claiming Ahmet and Diva...
- 3/13/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Beginning this week, Shock Till You Drop is hosting a series of horror short films that fall under the "Fun Size Horror" banner which was created by filmmaker Zeke Penheiro. All of the Fun Size Horror shorts have been independently produced by a wide range of filmmakers including Josh Waller, Glen Murakami, Mali Elfman, with participating actors Lance Reddick, Rose McIver, Tracie Thoms, Brea Grant, Amy Dallen, Victor Webster and Diva Zappa.
Today, we bring you "Happy Birthday" from writer-director Erin Stegeman (Roadside) and producer Ace Marrero (Madison County). In the short: "Sophia is turning six and her cardigan-clad parents have put together the perfect party, including a very special surprise." You can watch this bloody tale below.
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Today, we bring you "Happy Birthday" from writer-director Erin Stegeman (Roadside) and producer Ace Marrero (Madison County). In the short: "Sophia is turning six and her cardigan-clad parents have put together the perfect party, including a very special surprise." You can watch this bloody tale below.
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- 10/27/2014
- by Ryan Turek
- shocktillyoudrop.com
New York — Was Kanye West inspired by One Direction?
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West named their daughter North West, according to their Los Angeles County birth certificate. The baby was born at 5:34 a.m. Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
North is certainly not the first celebrity baby with an unorthodox name – and plenty of those names have set trends. Brooklyn may have seemed exotic when Victoria and David Beckham chose it in 1999, but last year it was the 29th most popular baby name in the U.S., according to the Social Security Administration. (Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz's choice of another New York borough, Bronx, remains less popular.)
North has not cracked the Social Security Administration's top 1000 baby names over the past 100 years, though West ranked 949 for boys in the year 1913. But given the popularity of place names – Paris, London, Sydney and Savannah were also...
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West named their daughter North West, according to their Los Angeles County birth certificate. The baby was born at 5:34 a.m. Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
North is certainly not the first celebrity baby with an unorthodox name – and plenty of those names have set trends. Brooklyn may have seemed exotic when Victoria and David Beckham chose it in 1999, but last year it was the 29th most popular baby name in the U.S., according to the Social Security Administration. (Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz's choice of another New York borough, Bronx, remains less popular.)
North has not cracked the Social Security Administration's top 1000 baby names over the past 100 years, though West ranked 949 for boys in the year 1913. But given the popularity of place names – Paris, London, Sydney and Savannah were also...
- 6/22/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Fox Tim McGraw with Scotty McCreery (right), winner of ‘American Idol.’
It was an interesting year in TV to say the least. Here’s Speakeasy’s 2011 Rewind, a look back at the highlights and the lowlights on TV this year.
You Didn’t Wanna to Like It, But You Did
Who thought “American Idol” was going to sink when Simon and then Paula Abdul left the show for X-ier pastures? Who, of those naysayers, couldn’t get enough of Rocker Steven Tyler,...
It was an interesting year in TV to say the least. Here’s Speakeasy’s 2011 Rewind, a look back at the highlights and the lowlights on TV this year.
You Didn’t Wanna to Like It, But You Did
Who thought “American Idol” was going to sink when Simon and then Paula Abdul left the show for X-ier pastures? Who, of those naysayers, couldn’t get enough of Rocker Steven Tyler,...
- 12/27/2011
- by Stephanie Krikorian
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
In Story 1, a bride dies at her wedding after dead doves fall to the floor. Mac (Gary Sinise) asks if anyone is superstitious here as it's bad luck for birds to fly indoors. Mac: "It could happen to you, you know." Danny: "What marriage?" Mac: "Love." Danny: "Don't even say stuff like that Mac, it's not even funny." Well someone found it funny and appealing since Danny (Carmine Giovinazzo) did find love and marriage, but sadly most of us thought with the wrong woman. Mac notices redness in her eye, caused by external injuries or allergies. She has a slight redness on her skin and Mac thinks she's displaying symptoms of chemical exposure. Mac: "Two dead doves, one dead bride, looks like foul play to me." Ahh so bad you'd think Stella (Melina Kanakaredes) thought of it! Det Kylie Macca (Kelly Hu) returns to investigate the case and has a comment to make,...
- 12/9/2011
- by mhasan@corp.popstar.com (Mila Hasan)
- PopStar
Photo Courtesy of Lifetime Television
Last night the team at Drop Dead Diva once again tackled asensitive issue with humor and grace. In the episode “Prom” they took the storyof Mississippi teen Constance McMillen straight from the headlines. Thecourageous young woman is known for suing her high school after they barred herfrom going to the prom with her girlfriend. And the Diva episode in her honor attracted a slew of high profile gueststars including Wanda Sykes, Amanda Bearse, LanceBass and Clay Aiken. In a recent conference call interview, Aiken talked aboutwhy he wanted to be a part of the show.
The former American Idol contestant explained why he signed on to Drop Dead Diva’s “Prom” episode, “Let meput it this way, simply because the storyline is something… that resonated withme… Being a part of this episode was exciting for me.”
In addition Aiken said he believesthat beyond this episode,...
Last night the team at Drop Dead Diva once again tackled asensitive issue with humor and grace. In the episode “Prom” they took the storyof Mississippi teen Constance McMillen straight from the headlines. Thecourageous young woman is known for suing her high school after they barred herfrom going to the prom with her girlfriend. And the Diva episode in her honor attracted a slew of high profile gueststars including Wanda Sykes, Amanda Bearse, LanceBass and Clay Aiken. In a recent conference call interview, Aiken talked aboutwhy he wanted to be a part of the show.
The former American Idol contestant explained why he signed on to Drop Dead Diva’s “Prom” episode, “Let meput it this way, simply because the storyline is something… that resonated withme… Being a part of this episode was exciting for me.”
In addition Aiken said he believesthat beyond this episode,...
- 7/25/2011
- by Pop Culture Passionistas
- popculturepassionistas
Rating: 3.0/5.0
Chicago – The beautiful Mali Elfman, daughter of the great composer Danny Elfman, has written and produced (and co-stars in) a unique piece of work called “Do Not Disturb,” a collection of interconnected short films that chronicles the bizarre happenings in a Los Angeles hotel room and is now available On Demand. What goes on behind closed doors? If the walls of even one room could talk, the stories they would tell would be great fodder for filmmaking. “Do Not Disturb” is too inconsistent to recommend completely but features a few interesting elements and bodes well for a promising filmmaker.
Not unlike “Four Rooms,” “Do Not Disturb” links together a series of short films through one hotel worker, an unnamed maid effectively played by Diva Zappa (the youngest daughter of the legendary Frank). The five vignettes are directed by different filmmakers, including Eric Balfour (an actor well-known for his work...
Chicago – The beautiful Mali Elfman, daughter of the great composer Danny Elfman, has written and produced (and co-stars in) a unique piece of work called “Do Not Disturb,” a collection of interconnected short films that chronicles the bizarre happenings in a Los Angeles hotel room and is now available On Demand. What goes on behind closed doors? If the walls of even one room could talk, the stories they would tell would be great fodder for filmmaking. “Do Not Disturb” is too inconsistent to recommend completely but features a few interesting elements and bodes well for a promising filmmaker.
Not unlike “Four Rooms,” “Do Not Disturb” links together a series of short films through one hotel worker, an unnamed maid effectively played by Diva Zappa (the youngest daughter of the legendary Frank). The five vignettes are directed by different filmmakers, including Eric Balfour (an actor well-known for his work...
- 5/26/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Eric Balfour, Laura Henry, Petro Papahadjopoulos, Jon Mann-Krieger and Brandon Nicholas each direct a segment in this twisted anthology that sounds like a Twilight Zone version of Four Rooms. They were given a brief synopsis, eight rules to follow and one day on set to create their film.
Synopsis:
Five directors tackle five short stories that are all tied together in one dark, twisted, humorous film about what goes on behind the door of room 316. From a lonely man who pushes a hooker too far, to a Twilight Zone-esque, sci-fi tale, to a sweet teenage romance, and then finally a noir thriller about a man, a woman, a maid and the mafia tied into a spooky horror with a hotel maid - Do Not Disturb has it all.
The cast includes Balfour, Diva Zappa, Jason Alan Smith, Troy Garity, Lindsay Pulsipher, Mali Elfman, Maureen Flannigan, Jonathan Majors and John Reese.
Synopsis:
Five directors tackle five short stories that are all tied together in one dark, twisted, humorous film about what goes on behind the door of room 316. From a lonely man who pushes a hooker too far, to a Twilight Zone-esque, sci-fi tale, to a sweet teenage romance, and then finally a noir thriller about a man, a woman, a maid and the mafia tied into a spooky horror with a hotel maid - Do Not Disturb has it all.
The cast includes Balfour, Diva Zappa, Jason Alan Smith, Troy Garity, Lindsay Pulsipher, Mali Elfman, Maureen Flannigan, Jonathan Majors and John Reese.
- 3/30/2011
- QuietEarth.us
A trailer for the dark and twisted anthology Do Not Disturb was recently released. The film is composed of five short stories by five directors.
“Five directors tackle five short stories that are all tied together in one dark, twisted, humorous film about what goes on behind the door of room 316. From a lonely man who pushes a hooker too far, to a Twilight-Zone-esq, Sci-Fi tale, to a sweet teenage romance, and then finally a noir thriller about a man, a woman, a maid and the mafia tied into a spooky horror with a hotel maid — Do Not Disturb has it all.
Each director was given a brief synopsis, eight rules to follow, and one day on set to create their film.
The episode directors include Eric Balfour (“Duccios Madonna”), Laura Henry (“Prom”), Jon Mann-Krieger (“Intrinsic”), Brandon Nicholas (“Death Takes a Holiday Inn”) (“Maids Sequence”), and Petro Papahadjopoulos (“Rocketman”). The cast includes Diva Zappa,...
“Five directors tackle five short stories that are all tied together in one dark, twisted, humorous film about what goes on behind the door of room 316. From a lonely man who pushes a hooker too far, to a Twilight-Zone-esq, Sci-Fi tale, to a sweet teenage romance, and then finally a noir thriller about a man, a woman, a maid and the mafia tied into a spooky horror with a hotel maid — Do Not Disturb has it all.
Each director was given a brief synopsis, eight rules to follow, and one day on set to create their film.
The episode directors include Eric Balfour (“Duccios Madonna”), Laura Henry (“Prom”), Jon Mann-Krieger (“Intrinsic”), Brandon Nicholas (“Death Takes a Holiday Inn”) (“Maids Sequence”), and Petro Papahadjopoulos (“Rocketman”). The cast includes Diva Zappa,...
- 3/30/2011
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Check out the trailer, poster and images from Do Not Disturb, starring Diva Zappa, Eric Balfour, Jason Alan Smith, Troy Garity, Lindsay Pulsipher, Mali Elfman, Maureen Flannigan, Jonathan Majors and John Reese. The horror comedy / drama opens May 1st via Gravitas Ventures. Five directors tackle five short stories that are all tied together in one dark, twisted, humorous film about what goes on behind the door of room 316. From a lonely man who pushes a hooker too far, to a Twilight-Zone-esq, Sci-Fi tale, to a sweet teenage romance, and then finally a noir thriller about a man, a woman, a maid and the mafia tied into a spooky horror with a hotel maid -- Do Not Disturb has it all. Each director was given a brief synopsis, eight rules to follow, and one day on set to create their film...
- 3/29/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out the trailer, poster and images from Do Not Disturb, starring Diva Zappa, Eric Balfour, Jason Alan Smith, Troy Garity, Lindsay Pulsipher, Mali Elfman, Maureen Flannigan, Jonathan Majors and John Reese. The horror comedy / drama opens May 1st via Gravitas Ventures. Five directors tackle five short stories that are all tied together in one dark, twisted, humorous film about what goes on behind the door of room 316. From a lonely man who pushes a hooker too far, to a Twilight-Zone-esq, Sci-Fi tale, to a sweet teenage romance, and then finally a noir thriller about a man, a woman, a maid and the mafia tied into a spooky horror with a hotel maid -- Do Not Disturb has it all. Each director was given a brief synopsis, eight rules to follow, and one day on set to create their film...
- 3/29/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Here at Dread Central we love anthologies, and the latest to cross our radar, Do Not Disturb, brings a lot to the table. It comes from five directors tackling five short stories - all tied together in one dark, humorous film about what goes on behind the door of hotel room 316…
Each director was given a brief synopsis, eight rules to follow, and one day on a set to create his or her film. Do Not Disturb is a truly independent production born out of the desire to make a small and creepy film that would cost virtually nothing. The cast includes Diva Zappa, Eric Balfour, Jason Alan Smith, Troy Garity, Lindsay Pulsipher, Mali Elfman, Maureen Flannigan, Jonathan Majors, and John Reese. The directors are Eric Balfour, Laura Henry, Petro Papahadjopoulos, Jon Mann-Krieger, and Brandon Nicholas.
Here's the lowdown on each story:
"Duccio's Madonna" - First-time film director Eric Balfour...
Each director was given a brief synopsis, eight rules to follow, and one day on a set to create his or her film. Do Not Disturb is a truly independent production born out of the desire to make a small and creepy film that would cost virtually nothing. The cast includes Diva Zappa, Eric Balfour, Jason Alan Smith, Troy Garity, Lindsay Pulsipher, Mali Elfman, Maureen Flannigan, Jonathan Majors, and John Reese. The directors are Eric Balfour, Laura Henry, Petro Papahadjopoulos, Jon Mann-Krieger, and Brandon Nicholas.
Here's the lowdown on each story:
"Duccio's Madonna" - First-time film director Eric Balfour...
- 3/28/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
To the avid movie fan and even some of my fellow Pajibans, the Academy Awards telecast is akin to the Superbowl. Hours of pomp and circumstance over the best movie costumes and sound editing, fussing over the clothes people wear to a bloated ceremony and speech upon speech upon falsely modest speech. But for those of you who aren't into all that, you need a little something to distract you for a moment or two and I consider it an honor and a privilege to give you this distraction (which if you're lucky, will get you through exactly that amount of time). Hopefully the list will at least provide you a chuckle, a quizzical expression upon your face and a few ideas for naming your next child, pet or blow-up friend; whatever the case may be. After all, according to the media, we--the regular people--enjoy doing everything we can to...
- 2/27/2011
- by Cindy Davis
Even though she has a friend with some of the most amazing fans in the world, Thia Megia’s phenomenal talent alone will carry her through the competition, say the American Idol vocal coaches!
We’ve only reached the American Idol Top 24, but two of the hit reality show’s vocal coaches predict Thia Megia will go far in the competition. Not only does she have the support of her friend Charice’s fans around the world, she’s one of the best talents they’ve seen!
“The kid is amazing. She’s 15. She’s so beyond her years musically, it’s insane,” Michael Orland raved about the pint-size belter from Mountain House, Calif. to HollywoodLife.com at the Idol Prom in Hollywood Feb. 24.
He added, “This is the first year we’ve had 15-year-olds on the show — I’d like to see her do well because of that.”
However,...
We’ve only reached the American Idol Top 24, but two of the hit reality show’s vocal coaches predict Thia Megia will go far in the competition. Not only does she have the support of her friend Charice’s fans around the world, she’s one of the best talents they’ve seen!
“The kid is amazing. She’s 15. She’s so beyond her years musically, it’s insane,” Michael Orland raved about the pint-size belter from Mountain House, Calif. to HollywoodLife.com at the Idol Prom in Hollywood Feb. 24.
He added, “This is the first year we’ve had 15-year-olds on the show — I’d like to see her do well because of that.”
However,...
- 2/25/2011
- by Kirstin Benson
- HollywoodLife
Actress Selma Blair and her fashion designer boyfriend Jason Bleick are joining the recent rash of Hollywood pregnancies, reports Us Weekly.
The 38-year-old star of "Cruel Intentions" and "Legally Blonde" was previously married to Ahmet Zappa from 2004 until 2006, but has no children. Ahmet is the brother to Dweezil, Moon Unit and Diva Zappa, all the children of legendary musican Frank Zappa.
But she has moved on to Bleick, a rather eccentric fashion designer who lived in a teepee in 2009. Bleick is the founder of Ever, a fashion-forward, travel-inspired clothing line that uses high quality fabrics to create clothes for the comfort-seeking traveler.
He told Coast Magazine of his teepee: "I moved to Hollywood about six years ago, right after I started Ever. I have a great house in the Hollywood hills that looks over the entire city. But I wanted to get back to the beach and live very minimally.
The 38-year-old star of "Cruel Intentions" and "Legally Blonde" was previously married to Ahmet Zappa from 2004 until 2006, but has no children. Ahmet is the brother to Dweezil, Moon Unit and Diva Zappa, all the children of legendary musican Frank Zappa.
But she has moved on to Bleick, a rather eccentric fashion designer who lived in a teepee in 2009. Bleick is the founder of Ever, a fashion-forward, travel-inspired clothing line that uses high quality fabrics to create clothes for the comfort-seeking traveler.
He told Coast Magazine of his teepee: "I moved to Hollywood about six years ago, right after I started Ever. I have a great house in the Hollywood hills that looks over the entire city. But I wanted to get back to the beach and live very minimally.
- 1/14/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Linda Perry, Penn Jillette, Akron Family and more remember late avant-garde icon.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
"Captain Beefheart" Don Van Vliet
Photo: Michael Putland/Getty Images
Avant-garde artist Captain Beefheart was given a heartfelt e-sendoff by several celebrity fans after he died Friday (December 17) at age 69.
After news of the passing of Beefheart, who was also known as Don Van Vliet, circled the world, a range of high-profile tweeters took to the social-networking site to type tributes to the late Magic Band leader and music game-changer.
Former 4 Non Blondes frontwoman and singer/songwriter Linda Perry wrote, "Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band ... Rip January 15 1941 - December 17 2010." She also included a link to the melancholic doo-wop track "I'm Glad" from the 1967 album Safe as Milk.
Comedian and illusionist Penn Jillette tweeted, "Captain Beefheart has died. Another inspiration & hero gone. He's been painting, no music for a while, but I still listen all the time.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
"Captain Beefheart" Don Van Vliet
Photo: Michael Putland/Getty Images
Avant-garde artist Captain Beefheart was given a heartfelt e-sendoff by several celebrity fans after he died Friday (December 17) at age 69.
After news of the passing of Beefheart, who was also known as Don Van Vliet, circled the world, a range of high-profile tweeters took to the social-networking site to type tributes to the late Magic Band leader and music game-changer.
Former 4 Non Blondes frontwoman and singer/songwriter Linda Perry wrote, "Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band ... Rip January 15 1941 - December 17 2010." She also included a link to the melancholic doo-wop track "I'm Glad" from the 1967 album Safe as Milk.
Comedian and illusionist Penn Jillette tweeted, "Captain Beefheart has died. Another inspiration & hero gone. He's been painting, no music for a while, but I still listen all the time.
- 12/17/2010
- MTV Music News
Let's face it -- anthology films usually don't work. At best they often prove to be mixed bags, with perhaps one cherry in a pile of pits. Of course most of them lack a halfway decent thematic hook. Which is why I have hope for Do Not Disturb, an upcoming thriller comprised of five interconnected shorts, each of them by a different director (and starring a different cast) but set in the same hotel room. It features a few names and faces that'll be familiar to genre fans, including Eric Balfour (of Haven and Six Feet Under; here he's both starring and making his directorial debut), Lindsay Pulsipher (True Blood), and Diva Zappa (The Mighty Boosh). It's also got a theme by...
- 6/8/2010
- FEARnet
In honor of its return to Fox Tuesday, "Extra" has gathered little-known facts about "Glee" -- the cast, the characters, and every little tidbit you've ever wanted to know about the hit musical series!
Everything About 'Glee'Popular Pilot
The pilot of "Glee" premiered after the finale of "American Idol" in 2009, and averaged 9.619 million viewers. The pilot generated a lot of buzz before returning four months later.
Down Time
The show picked up...
Everything About 'Glee'Popular Pilot
The pilot of "Glee" premiered after the finale of "American Idol" in 2009, and averaged 9.619 million viewers. The pilot generated a lot of buzz before returning four months later.
Down Time
The show picked up...
- 4/13/2010
- Extra
"Glee" star Chris Colfer tells "Extra" he's enjoyed covering Top 40 artists like Beyoncé as a member of the high school choir on the hit Fox show, but you shouldn't expect to hear any Garth Brooks or Carrie Underwood tunes performed on the show.
"I couldn't do country, with all due respect to all country music artists," says Colfer, who plays Kurt.
See our "Glee" cast photo gallery
"My parents dressed me up with a...
"I couldn't do country, with all due respect to all country music artists," says Colfer, who plays Kurt.
See our "Glee" cast photo gallery
"My parents dressed me up with a...
- 11/11/2009
- Extra
The cast of "Glee" opened Game 3 of the World Series last night singing "The Star-Spangled Banner." Amber Riley, who plays Mercedes on "Glee," sang a beautiful rendition of the song with other cast members.
The game ended with the NY Yankees beating the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5.
See photos of the cast of "Glee"
The cast was offered the opportunity to sing at the World Series after an invitation to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade was rescinded by NBC.
The game ended with the NY Yankees beating the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5.
See photos of the cast of "Glee"
The cast was offered the opportunity to sing at the World Series after an invitation to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade was rescinded by NBC.
- 11/1/2009
- Extra
Broadway vet Matthew Morrison shines as "Glee" club head Will Schuester -- but admits to "Extra" that the musical show is more work than he bargained for!
"I've done some other TV work where you spend a lot of time in your trailer -- that's not the case on this show," Morrison reveals to "Extra" during a photo shoot for Orange Coast magazine. "It's like theatre boot camp -- we're shooting an episode while we're in dance rehearsals,...
"I've done some other TV work where you spend a lot of time in your trailer -- that's not the case on this show," Morrison reveals to "Extra" during a photo shoot for Orange Coast magazine. "It's like theatre boot camp -- we're shooting an episode while we're in dance rehearsals,...
- 10/21/2009
- Extra
Dianna Agron is the center of attention as Quinn Fabray on the hit series "Glee," the actress tells "Extra" that in real life, the new attention she's receiving "blows her away."
"I'm not getting used to it," Dianna admitted at Elle magazine's Women in Hollywood Tribute. "I mean, we hoped... but this is beyond our wildest dreams. It still blows me away."
The sing-song show has been a huge success for Fox in both ratings and brand marketing.
"I'm not getting used to it," Dianna admitted at Elle magazine's Women in Hollywood Tribute. "I mean, we hoped... but this is beyond our wildest dreams. It still blows me away."
The sing-song show has been a huge success for Fox in both ratings and brand marketing.
- 10/20/2009
- Extra
Forget the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade -- the cast of "Glee" is ready to play ball! Fox has confirmed to the L.A. Times that the sing-song cast of the hit series "Glee" will sing the National Anthem during Game 3 of the World Series, scheduled for October 31. The game will be in Los Angeles or Philadelphia, depending on which team ends up in the series against the Yankees or Angels.
- 10/19/2009
- Extra
Ryan Murphy, the creator of "Glee," says he "understands" NBC's decision to pull the musical cast from their broadcast of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
"I completely understand NBC's position, and look forward to seeing a Jay Leno float," Murphy cracked to EW about the "Glee" diss. Yesterday, it was reported that NBC requested that parade organizers rescind an invitation to the actors from the Fox show to appear at the holiday event, for fear that...
"I completely understand NBC's position, and look forward to seeing a Jay Leno float," Murphy cracked to EW about the "Glee" diss. Yesterday, it was reported that NBC requested that parade organizers rescind an invitation to the actors from the Fox show to appear at the holiday event, for fear that...
- 10/13/2009
- Extra
Calling all Gleeks! "Glee" became an instant fan favorite after premiering on Fox this year -- and rumor has it, a music tour is in the works!
According to Entertainment Weekly, "Glee" is in talks to transfer from TV to a live stage for a music tour. Fox broadcasting President Kevin Reilly dishes, "We've had a tremendous amount of enthusiasm from our music partners. Certainly if these kids become stars in their own right, who knows?...
According to Entertainment Weekly, "Glee" is in talks to transfer from TV to a live stage for a music tour. Fox broadcasting President Kevin Reilly dishes, "We've had a tremendous amount of enthusiasm from our music partners. Certainly if these kids become stars in their own right, who knows?...
- 10/12/2009
- Extra
"Extra" has gathered little-known facts about "Glee" -- the cast, the characters, and every little tidbit you've ever wanted to know about the hit musical series!
Everything About 'Glee'Popular Pilot
The pilot of "Glee" premiered after the finale of "American Idol" in 2009, and averaged 9.619 million viewers. The pilot generated a lot of buzz before returning four months later.
Down Time
The show picked up four months after the pilot aired, on September...
Everything About 'Glee'Popular Pilot
The pilot of "Glee" premiered after the finale of "American Idol" in 2009, and averaged 9.619 million viewers. The pilot generated a lot of buzz before returning four months later.
Down Time
The show picked up four months after the pilot aired, on September...
- 10/8/2009
- Extra
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