Clockwise from left: The Big Lebowski (Working Title Films/Gramercy Pictures), Barber (Fubar Films), Stars At Noon (Canal+)Image: The A.V. Club
For the first full month of spring, Hulu adds some fan-favorite films as well as some recent indie movies before the summer movie season begins and we turn our attention to big-budget blockbusters.
For the first full month of spring, Hulu adds some fan-favorite films as well as some recent indie movies before the summer movie season begins and we turn our attention to big-budget blockbusters.
- 4/2/2024
- by Robert DeSalvo
- avclub.com
Director Shawn C. Phillips is back with Desert Fiends, a new indie horror movie that’s packed with familiar faces and bloody carnage candy.
You can watch the official trailer for Desert Fiends below, which runs over 3-minutes long and plays out like a highlight reel of the old school practical effects you can expect in this one.
Fans of Wes Craven’s The Hills Have Eyes will probably want to check this one out, as well as anyone who has an affinity for practical gore effects and wild monster makeups.
In Desert Fiends, “Six friends break down in the middle of nowhere on the way to a concert and encounter a deranged family that lives in the desert killing anyone they come across.”
The impressive cast includes Spencer Breslin, Lorelei Linklater, Eric Roberts, Scout Taylor Compton, Tom Arnold, Michael Pare, Bai Ling, Robert Lasardo, William McNamara, Lisa Wilcox, Eileen Dietz,...
You can watch the official trailer for Desert Fiends below, which runs over 3-minutes long and plays out like a highlight reel of the old school practical effects you can expect in this one.
Fans of Wes Craven’s The Hills Have Eyes will probably want to check this one out, as well as anyone who has an affinity for practical gore effects and wild monster makeups.
In Desert Fiends, “Six friends break down in the middle of nowhere on the way to a concert and encounter a deranged family that lives in the desert killing anyone they come across.”
The impressive cast includes Spencer Breslin, Lorelei Linklater, Eric Roberts, Scout Taylor Compton, Tom Arnold, Michael Pare, Bai Ling, Robert Lasardo, William McNamara, Lisa Wilcox, Eileen Dietz,...
- 2/1/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace, a sequel to the 2020 action horror film called Angels Fallen, has been in production for a while now. Long enough that a teaser trailer, the one in the embed above, was even ready to be released back in early December. But according to Deadline, the movie is still filming – and they’ve just revealed that Cuba Gooding Jr. (Jerry Maguire) and Randy Couture (The Manson Brothers Midnight Zombie Massacre) are in the cast!
Directed by Ali Zamani, who also crafted the story that Chris Kato fleshed out into a screenplay, Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace will show us what happens when the hero Gabriel rounds up his motley crew of demon slayers, styled as the ‘Warriors of Peace’, to fight an apocalypse-bound army of the dead.
Gooding and Couture join a cast that includes Arifin Putra (The Raid 2), Michael Teh (Blood Redd), Josh Burdett...
Directed by Ali Zamani, who also crafted the story that Chris Kato fleshed out into a screenplay, Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace will show us what happens when the hero Gabriel rounds up his motley crew of demon slayers, styled as the ‘Warriors of Peace’, to fight an apocalypse-bound army of the dead.
Gooding and Couture join a cast that includes Arifin Putra (The Raid 2), Michael Teh (Blood Redd), Josh Burdett...
- 3/20/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Cranked Up Films has acquired North American rights to the comedy The Country Club starring John Higgins of SNL trio Please Don’t Destroy, with Archstone Entertainment taking foreign rights. The film marking the directorial debut of Fiona Robert, who also stars, is set for release in June.
The Country Club centers on two young women (real-life sisters Fiona Robert and Sophia Robert) who hatch a plan to win a junior golf tournament prize at a prestigious Hamptons country club. But once they encounter the quirky, wealthy patrons at the club, they are thrust on an adventure of mistaken identity, love, and finding friendship in the most unlikely of people.
Fiona and Sophia Robert also wrote and produced the pic under their Robert Sisters Pictures banner, with Judith Robert, Janet Robert, Tom Kapacinskas, Jack Sheehan, Scott Martin and Michael Slifkin serving as exec producers. James Urbaniak (The Fabelmans) and...
The Country Club centers on two young women (real-life sisters Fiona Robert and Sophia Robert) who hatch a plan to win a junior golf tournament prize at a prestigious Hamptons country club. But once they encounter the quirky, wealthy patrons at the club, they are thrust on an adventure of mistaken identity, love, and finding friendship in the most unlikely of people.
Fiona and Sophia Robert also wrote and produced the pic under their Robert Sisters Pictures banner, with Judith Robert, Janet Robert, Tom Kapacinskas, Jack Sheehan, Scott Martin and Michael Slifkin serving as exec producers. James Urbaniak (The Fabelmans) and...
- 3/17/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Who doesn't love a good war movie — the romance, the spectacle, the exhilaration, the drama, the heartbreak? Well, as it turns out, most critics seem to hate a majority of war films and save their positive reviews for a select few, such as "Apocalypse Now," "Full Metal Jacket," and "Saving Private Ryan." Granted, the genre has produced some real stinkers over the years, but plenty of war epics also endured unwarranted critical disdain; many of these pictures provided rock-solid entertainment but were labeled cliché, sentimental, or too noble for their own good.
Imagine calling a film set in World War II too earnest or berating a romantic epic for its love story.
Look, I'm just as enamored with and respectful of a critic's opinion as the next person, but we can all agree they get it wrong sometimes. As proof, I've compiled a list of war epics I believe were...
Imagine calling a film set in World War II too earnest or berating a romantic epic for its love story.
Look, I'm just as enamored with and respectful of a critic's opinion as the next person, but we can all agree they get it wrong sometimes. As proof, I've compiled a list of war epics I believe were...
- 1/22/2023
- by Jeff Ames
- Slash Film
Tom Sizemore (Saving Private Ryan), Elissa Dowling (Girl on the Third Floor), Rachel Riley (Giantess Attack vs. Mecha Fembot), William McNamara (Copycat), Janet Wang (Arena Wars), Robert Lasardo (The Mule), Vernon Wells (Commando), Vincent M. Ward (The Walking Dead), Hans Hernke (Night of the Tommyknockers), and Mike Ferguson (Amityville Uprising) star in the upcoming horror film Amber Road, which is said to deliver so much gore that it’s being referred to as “splatter-core”. Coming to us from Koa Aloha Media, the film is currently streaming exclusively on AlohaStream and will be reaching DVD and Blu-ray on January 10th. (Pre-order a copy Here). A VOD release will follow on January 30th.
Made on a budget estimated to be around 60,000, Amber Road has “drawn comparisons to Saw, Terrifier, and Hostel for its up-close and personal horror.” It promises to deliver a complex story while also showing off plenty of close-up gore.
Made on a budget estimated to be around 60,000, Amber Road has “drawn comparisons to Saw, Terrifier, and Hostel for its up-close and personal horror.” It promises to deliver a complex story while also showing off plenty of close-up gore.
- 12/28/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Koa Aloha Media’s latest movie, “Amber Road” received six honors in the recent Vegas Movie Awards, including wins for Best Feature, Best Actor (William McNamara), Best Actress (Janet Wang), and Best Ensemble Cast. Additionally, a red band trailer has just launched revealing more gore and promises to soak the screen in blood in this horror/mystery. …
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- 10/18/2022
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
Last Chance for Animals (Lca), an international animal rights organization, today announced its Compassion Gala honoring notable animal activists will be held on the evening of October 15, 2022 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA.
Last Chance For Animals' Compassion Gala
Dynasty star Elaine Hendrix will receive the Celebrity Activist Award at Lca’s annual star-studded gala in honor of her tireless and passionate work as a globally recognized animal rescuer and activist. For over two decades, Hendrix has dedicated her life to rescuing, transporting, fostering, adopting, speaking, protesting, demonstrating, lobbying, educating, building habitats and providing care on behalf of animals in need.
Philanthropist and animal welfare advocate Stacey Kivowitz is slated to receive the Albert Schweitzer Award during the awards program. She is a National Council Member of The Humane Society of the United States and on the board of the Spca of Texas.
The event will also include...
Last Chance For Animals' Compassion Gala
Dynasty star Elaine Hendrix will receive the Celebrity Activist Award at Lca’s annual star-studded gala in honor of her tireless and passionate work as a globally recognized animal rescuer and activist. For over two decades, Hendrix has dedicated her life to rescuing, transporting, fostering, adopting, speaking, protesting, demonstrating, lobbying, educating, building habitats and providing care on behalf of animals in need.
Philanthropist and animal welfare advocate Stacey Kivowitz is slated to receive the Albert Schweitzer Award during the awards program. She is a National Council Member of The Humane Society of the United States and on the board of the Spca of Texas.
The event will also include...
- 8/18/2022
- Look to the Stars
Stars: Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, Meredith Salenger, Jason Robards, Piper Laurie, William McNamara, Harry Dean Stanton, Matt Adler, Alex Rocco, Victoria Jackson | Written by Daniel Jay Franklin, Marc Rocco, Danny Eisenberg | Directed by Marc Rocco
For those that haven’t seen the film, Dream a Little Dream tells the story of Bobby (Feldman) who, after some spiritual shenanigans and yoga in the garden, swaps bodies with Jason Robards’ Coleman Ettinger. And Coleman’s wife (played by Piper Laurie) swaps bodies, sort of, with Bobby’s high school crush Lainie (Meredith Salenger). And like all good body swap films, Coleman must find a way to swap back tie Bobby by helping him get the girl… If he can survive high school and the aggressive, dangerous behaviour of Lainie’s boyfriend Joel (William McNamara).
Yes this is essentially a body-swap comedy but Dream a Little Dream is a lot more than that,...
For those that haven’t seen the film, Dream a Little Dream tells the story of Bobby (Feldman) who, after some spiritual shenanigans and yoga in the garden, swaps bodies with Jason Robards’ Coleman Ettinger. And Coleman’s wife (played by Piper Laurie) swaps bodies, sort of, with Bobby’s high school crush Lainie (Meredith Salenger). And like all good body swap films, Coleman must find a way to swap back tie Bobby by helping him get the girl… If he can survive high school and the aggressive, dangerous behaviour of Lainie’s boyfriend Joel (William McNamara).
Yes this is essentially a body-swap comedy but Dream a Little Dream is a lot more than that,...
- 3/24/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Gore-Filled “Amber Road” First Look Teaser Intense horror movie with ensemble cast featuring William McNamara, Elissa Dowling, Rachel Riley, Tom Sizemore, Robert Lasardo, Vernon Wells A no holds barred feature sure to please genre fans; send others running Hollywood – Koa Aloha Media is now in production with “Amber Road,” a drenched-in-blood horror mystery promising …
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- 3/22/2022
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
Deals follow successful business on Mickey Rourke thriller Commando.
Premiere Entertainment Group (Peg) has struck a raft of major territory deals on EFM sales title Blowback starring former UFC champion Randy Couture from the Expendables franchise and Twilight franchise regular Cam Gigandet.
The action thriller sees Nick (Gigandet) revenge out for after he is betrayed and left for dead by Jack (Couture) and his crew during a Las Vegas heist. Louis Mandylor, Michele Plaia, Rafael Cabrera, and William McNamara round out the key cast.
Los Angeles-based sales, production and financing outfit Peg has closed deals with Rialto in Australia, Dolphin Medien in Germany,...
Premiere Entertainment Group (Peg) has struck a raft of major territory deals on EFM sales title Blowback starring former UFC champion Randy Couture from the Expendables franchise and Twilight franchise regular Cam Gigandet.
The action thriller sees Nick (Gigandet) revenge out for after he is betrayed and left for dead by Jack (Couture) and his crew during a Las Vegas heist. Louis Mandylor, Michele Plaia, Rafael Cabrera, and William McNamara round out the key cast.
Los Angeles-based sales, production and financing outfit Peg has closed deals with Rialto in Australia, Dolphin Medien in Germany,...
- 2/14/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
LA-based Premiere Entertainment Group’s (Peg) Randy Couture heist thriller Blowback has wrapped production ahead of a sales launch at the virtual Cannes Marché in June.
Six-time UFC champion Couture (The Expendables franchise; The Scorpion King 2) stars alongside Cam Gigandet (Twilight franchise; Priest) in the story of Nick (Gigandet) who goes after Jack (Couture) after he is betrayed during a Las Vegas heist.
Rounding out the cast are Louis Mandylor, Michele Plaia, Rafael Cabrera, and William McNamara. Production took place entirely in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tibor Takács (The Gate; Lies & Illusions) directed from an original screenplay written by Kevin Yarris,...
Six-time UFC champion Couture (The Expendables franchise; The Scorpion King 2) stars alongside Cam Gigandet (Twilight franchise; Priest) in the story of Nick (Gigandet) who goes after Jack (Couture) after he is betrayed during a Las Vegas heist.
Rounding out the cast are Louis Mandylor, Michele Plaia, Rafael Cabrera, and William McNamara. Production took place entirely in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tibor Takács (The Gate; Lies & Illusions) directed from an original screenplay written by Kevin Yarris,...
- 4/22/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
[This October is "Gialloween" on Daily Dead, as we celebrate the Halloween season by diving into the macabre mysteries, creepy kills, and eccentric characters found in some of our favorite giallo films! Keep checking back on Daily Dead this month for more retrospectives on classic, cult, and altogether unforgettable gialli, and visit our online hub to catch up on all of our Gialloween special features!]
This time, our director Od’d on weird. It isn’t like the movies.
With Opera, Dario Argento creates an inescapable waking nightmare of violence and voyeurism that could also be considered one of the Maestro’s most unapologetically philosophical and introspective entries in his entire filmography. Throughout Opera, Argento boldly toys with Giallo conventions in a variety of unique ways, often blurring the lines between reality and imagination, and examines the effects of trauma that haunt both Opera’s protagonist and antagonist alike.
Go back to horror films. Forget opera.
Even though Opera feels very much in line with Argento’s sense of style as a visual storyteller, there’s something incredibly singular about his approach to his cinematic clash of high art and Giallo-infused hysteria. While there is certainly a mystery that propels the film’s narrative, one involving an up-and-coming soprano named Betty (Cristina Marsillach), who finds...
This time, our director Od’d on weird. It isn’t like the movies.
With Opera, Dario Argento creates an inescapable waking nightmare of violence and voyeurism that could also be considered one of the Maestro’s most unapologetically philosophical and introspective entries in his entire filmography. Throughout Opera, Argento boldly toys with Giallo conventions in a variety of unique ways, often blurring the lines between reality and imagination, and examines the effects of trauma that haunt both Opera’s protagonist and antagonist alike.
Go back to horror films. Forget opera.
Even though Opera feels very much in line with Argento’s sense of style as a visual storyteller, there’s something incredibly singular about his approach to his cinematic clash of high art and Giallo-infused hysteria. While there is certainly a mystery that propels the film’s narrative, one involving an up-and-coming soprano named Betty (Cristina Marsillach), who finds...
- 10/20/2020
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Freestyle Digital Media has acquired U.S. rights to Divos!, a high school comedy directed by Ryan Patrick Bartley. It will bow day and date on digital and DVD on July 14. Matt Steele penned the script and stars as Ricky Redmond, a self-proclaimed “Broadway Legend” who is forced to share the spotlight with the school’s star athlete (Brundidge) in the high school musical. Marissa Jaret Winokur, Nicole Sullivan, Jayson Bernard, Jason Stuart and Jake Busey also star in the ensemble. “There’s always that one kid who takes the school play way too seriously,” said Steele. “Divos! is for those kids whose year is made or broken the day the cast list is posted.” Steele also produces with Bernard, Roberto Rosario Jr., Bartley, Javier Montoya, Maria Capp and Kristi Kilday.
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The Prison Within, the justice system reform documentary directed by Katherin Hervey that won an award at this year’s Santa Barbara Film Festival,...
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The Prison Within, the justice system reform documentary directed by Katherin Hervey that won an award at this year’s Santa Barbara Film Festival,...
- 6/23/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
International non-profit Last Chance for Animals (Lca) is hosting its 35th Anniversary “Glamorous Hollywood Night” themed gala honoring prominent individuals who have made a positive impact for animals around the world.
Last Chance for Animals' Star-Studded Gala
Recreating the glamour and excitement of a bygone era, the event will feature celebrity red carpet arrivals, cocktail reception with vegan hors d’oeuvres, a vegan dinner, awards program, live entertainment and dancing. For tickets and additional information, visit: www.LCAnimal.org/Gala.
Lca’s Founder and President Chris DeRose is proud to announce this year’s honorees:
● Kim Basinger, award-winning actress and passionate animal advocate, will receive the “Albert Schweitzer Award”.
● Donna D’Errico, actress, model and ardent animal activist, will be awarded the “Celebrity Activist Award”.
● Gloria Butler, music manager and wife of Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler, will receive the “Sam Simon Award,” named after The Simpsons co-creator and Lca’s devoted supporter,...
Last Chance for Animals' Star-Studded Gala
Recreating the glamour and excitement of a bygone era, the event will feature celebrity red carpet arrivals, cocktail reception with vegan hors d’oeuvres, a vegan dinner, awards program, live entertainment and dancing. For tickets and additional information, visit: www.LCAnimal.org/Gala.
Lca’s Founder and President Chris DeRose is proud to announce this year’s honorees:
● Kim Basinger, award-winning actress and passionate animal advocate, will receive the “Albert Schweitzer Award”.
● Donna D’Errico, actress, model and ardent animal activist, will be awarded the “Celebrity Activist Award”.
● Gloria Butler, music manager and wife of Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler, will receive the “Sam Simon Award,” named after The Simpsons co-creator and Lca’s devoted supporter,...
- 10/17/2019
- Look to the Stars
International non-profit Last Chance for Animals (Lca) is hosting its star-studded 35th anniversary fundraising gala honoring prominent individuals who have made a positive impact for animals around the world.
The “Glamorous Hollywood Night” themed event will take place on Saturday evening, October 19, 2019, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Recreating the glamour and excitement of a bygone era, the gala will feature celebrity red carpet arrivals, cocktail reception with vegan hors d’oeuvres, a vegan dinner, awards program, live entertainment and dancing. For tickets and additional information, visit: www.LCAnimal.org/Gala.
Lca’s Founder and President Chris DeRose is proud to announce this year’s honorees:
● Kim Basinger, award-winning actress and passionate animal advocate, will receive the “Albert Schweitzer Award”.
● Donna D’Errico, actress, model and ardent animal activist, will be awarded the “Celebrity Activist Award”.
● Gloria Butler, music manager and wife of Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler, will receive the “Sam Simon Award,...
The “Glamorous Hollywood Night” themed event will take place on Saturday evening, October 19, 2019, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Recreating the glamour and excitement of a bygone era, the gala will feature celebrity red carpet arrivals, cocktail reception with vegan hors d’oeuvres, a vegan dinner, awards program, live entertainment and dancing. For tickets and additional information, visit: www.LCAnimal.org/Gala.
Lca’s Founder and President Chris DeRose is proud to announce this year’s honorees:
● Kim Basinger, award-winning actress and passionate animal advocate, will receive the “Albert Schweitzer Award”.
● Donna D’Errico, actress, model and ardent animal activist, will be awarded the “Celebrity Activist Award”.
● Gloria Butler, music manager and wife of Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler, will receive the “Sam Simon Award,...
- 9/13/2019
- Look to the Stars
Graphic novel Rottentail heads to the big screen with an adaptation by Brian Skiba and co-creator David C. Hayes. Corin Nemec, William McNamara, Dominique Swain, Laurie Love and Byron Browne star with Skiba also directing. Hollywood, CA — Award-winning filmmaker Brian Skiba is set to premiere his new hilarious Easter nightmare, Rottentail …
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- 4/4/2019
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
Graphic novel Rottentail heads to the big screen with an adaptation by Brian Skiba and co-creator David C. Hayes. Starring Corin Nemec, William McNamara, Dominique Swain, Laurie Love, Gianni Capaldi and Byron Browne, Rottentail tells the bizarre tale of young Peter Cotton, who grew up in the town of Easter Falls and loves rabbits…
Peter’s Science project on rabbit breeding is ruined when the school bullies beat up, and actually kill, his rabbit. Years later, the kind but still shy Dr. Cotton works steadily and gently with his rabbits to cure human infertility. Unbeknownst to Peter, the military is perverting his work, developing fierce soldiers with strength far exceeding a human of their size, and with Peter’s fertility serum, the ability to breed in the field. Peter discovers the true nature of the experiment and attempts to stop it. But in an accident of poetic justice, a bite...
Peter’s Science project on rabbit breeding is ruined when the school bullies beat up, and actually kill, his rabbit. Years later, the kind but still shy Dr. Cotton works steadily and gently with his rabbits to cure human infertility. Unbeknownst to Peter, the military is perverting his work, developing fierce soldiers with strength far exceeding a human of their size, and with Peter’s fertility serum, the ability to breed in the field. Peter discovers the true nature of the experiment and attempts to stop it. But in an accident of poetic justice, a bite...
- 3/29/2019
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Stars: Cristina Marsillach, Ian Charleson, Urbano Barberini, Daria Nicolodi, Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni, Antonella Vitale, William McNamara, Barbara Cupisti | Written by Dario Argento, Franco Ferrini | Directed by Dario Argento
Good god… Dario Argento is wildy over-rated isn’t he? Four Flies on Grey Velvet, Suspiria and now Opera, three so-called “classics” of Argento oeuvre released on to Blu-ray with great fan fare but all three of which have left me cold. Don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy a couple of Argento movies – Deep Red and Phenomena (though I prefer the Creepers cut), however I can live without the rest. I much prefer the work of his proteges Lamberto Bava… and Michele Soavi in particular.
The plot of Opera goes something like this: When young understudy Betty takes the lead role in a new operatic production of Verdi’s Macbeth, she soon attracts the attention of a knife-wielding psycho who forces...
Good god… Dario Argento is wildy over-rated isn’t he? Four Flies on Grey Velvet, Suspiria and now Opera, three so-called “classics” of Argento oeuvre released on to Blu-ray with great fan fare but all three of which have left me cold. Don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy a couple of Argento movies – Deep Red and Phenomena (though I prefer the Creepers cut), however I can live without the rest. I much prefer the work of his proteges Lamberto Bava… and Michele Soavi in particular.
The plot of Opera goes something like this: When young understudy Betty takes the lead role in a new operatic production of Verdi’s Macbeth, she soon attracts the attention of a knife-wielding psycho who forces...
- 2/1/2019
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Doppelgänger Releasing teams up with Scorpion Releasing (and Code Red, in some fashion – more on that below) to release the standard Blu-Ray release (again, more on that below) of Dario Argento’s Opera. This is the first of out of the three films Doppelgänger & Scorpion will be putting out in the next couple of months for Argento and Soavi fans, with Soavi’s The Sect & The Church to follow, so let’s take a look at this release.
The Movie
Depending on who you talk to, Opera is often considered director Dario Argento’s “swan song”. Other films that may be considered his “swan song” could be Trauma or The Stendhal Syndrome but for me, I feel Opera is Argento’s last grandiose film with some great set pieces.
When a famed opera singer of a new, ambitious production of Verdi’s Macbeth is involved in an accident that requires...
The Movie
Depending on who you talk to, Opera is often considered director Dario Argento’s “swan song”. Other films that may be considered his “swan song” could be Trauma or The Stendhal Syndrome but for me, I feel Opera is Argento’s last grandiose film with some great set pieces.
When a famed opera singer of a new, ambitious production of Verdi’s Macbeth is involved in an accident that requires...
- 1/24/2018
- by Andy Triefenbach
- Destroy the Brain
January 23rd doesn’t feature a ton of new genre titles making their way to Blu-ray and DVD, but there are a few films that cult film fans should definitely get excited for, including newly remastered versions of Dario Argento’s Opera and Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, and the Director’s Cut of Red Krokodil. Several recent movies are also coming home too, including Jigsaw, The Killing of A Sacred Deer and Geostrom, and Paramount has put together 4K releases of both Cloverfield and 10 Cloverfield Lane as well.
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Special Edition (Mvd Rewind Collection, Blu/DVD Combo)
UFOs! Bigfoot! Communists! The government has swiftly dealt with many a crisis... But can it survive the diabolical Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes? Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the supermarket, you're face to face with terror so bold, so frightening it...
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Special Edition (Mvd Rewind Collection, Blu/DVD Combo)
UFOs! Bigfoot! Communists! The government has swiftly dealt with many a crisis... But can it survive the diabolical Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes? Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the supermarket, you're face to face with terror so bold, so frightening it...
- 1/23/2018
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Scorpion Releasing and Doppelgänger Releasing invite you to a performance of Verdi's Macbeth that's to die for with their upcoming Blu-ray release of Dario Argento's Opera.
Coming to Blu-ray on January 23rd, 2018, the Opera Blu-ray will feature a new 2K scan of the initial negatives (which required more than 45 hours of painstaking color correction, according to Blu-ray.com), a new interview with actor William McNamara, and a previous/rare interview with Argento himself. Read on for official details, and in case you missed it, read our own Patrick Bromley's insightful retrospective on Opera.
From Diabolik DVD: "When a young opera singer takes over the leading role in an avant-garde presentation of Verdi’s Macbeth, she triggers the madness of a crazed fan who repeatedly forces the diva to watch the brutal murders of her friends. Will the woman’s recurring nightmare hold the key to the identity of...
Coming to Blu-ray on January 23rd, 2018, the Opera Blu-ray will feature a new 2K scan of the initial negatives (which required more than 45 hours of painstaking color correction, according to Blu-ray.com), a new interview with actor William McNamara, and a previous/rare interview with Argento himself. Read on for official details, and in case you missed it, read our own Patrick Bromley's insightful retrospective on Opera.
From Diabolik DVD: "When a young opera singer takes over the leading role in an avant-garde presentation of Verdi’s Macbeth, she triggers the madness of a crazed fan who repeatedly forces the diva to watch the brutal murders of her friends. Will the woman’s recurring nightmare hold the key to the identity of...
- 11/14/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Little over a week ago, we shared details that the Argento-directed, Opera, and Argento-produced films, The Sect and The Church, would be hitting Blu-Ray by Doppelgänger Releasing and Scorpion Releasing. We finally got some specific details today on the Opera Blu-Ray!
While we had some details back in 2016 about the Opera release, we’re not sure if they are still using the cover art displayed in that post.
Original Trailer
From the Press Release:
Best known for his work in the horror and thriller genres and regarded as one of the most influential artists of the past half-century, Italian filmmaker Dario Argento’s 1987 cult classic film Opera will make a fresh new reprise in the new year. Arriving for the first time on Blu-ray, Doppelgänger Releasing and Scorpion Releasing will present a remastered/restored edition in high definition, with over 45 hours of color correction, brand new 5.1 soundtrack,...
While we had some details back in 2016 about the Opera release, we’re not sure if they are still using the cover art displayed in that post.
Original Trailer
From the Press Release:
Best known for his work in the horror and thriller genres and regarded as one of the most influential artists of the past half-century, Italian filmmaker Dario Argento’s 1987 cult classic film Opera will make a fresh new reprise in the new year. Arriving for the first time on Blu-ray, Doppelgänger Releasing and Scorpion Releasing will present a remastered/restored edition in high definition, with over 45 hours of color correction, brand new 5.1 soundtrack,...
- 11/13/2017
- by Andy Triefenbach
- Destroy the Brain
Horror fans can grab a seat for Dario Argento's Opera like never before in 2017 when Scorpion Releasing unleashes a collector's edition Blu-ray of the 1987 film, and we have a look at the cover art and list of special features for the upcoming release.
From Scorpion Releasing: "Here is our custom cover art of for the deluxe collector's edition of Dario Argento's Opera, by artist Yannick Bouchard.
We are still finalizing the final details of our discs, but here is a sneak peek of what the release will include:
New 2K scan of the original camera negative with extensive color correction - exclusive to this release Two different English tracks and the Italian track with English Subtitles The film presented in two aspect ratios, each on their own dual layered discs - 2.35:1 and 1.78:1 New audio commentary with film historian Nathaniel Thompson New interviews with stars William McNamara,...
From Scorpion Releasing: "Here is our custom cover art of for the deluxe collector's edition of Dario Argento's Opera, by artist Yannick Bouchard.
We are still finalizing the final details of our discs, but here is a sneak peek of what the release will include:
New 2K scan of the original camera negative with extensive color correction - exclusive to this release Two different English tracks and the Italian track with English Subtitles The film presented in two aspect ratios, each on their own dual layered discs - 2.35:1 and 1.78:1 New audio commentary with film historian Nathaniel Thompson New interviews with stars William McNamara,...
- 12/27/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Details were released yesterday on the upcoming, and dare I say highly-anticipated, release of Dario Argento’s Opera on Blu-Ray from Scorpion Releasing. They revealed a (not final) cover and some of the special features, which are also not final.
From Scorpion Releasing’s Facebook page:
Above is a look at the cover by Yannick Bouchard. Apparently, it will read “Dario Argento’s” instead of “Dario Argento”.
New 2K scan of the original camera negative with extensive color correction – exclusive to this release Two different English tracks and the Italian track with English Subtitles The film presented in two aspect ratios, each on their own dual layered discs – 2.35:1 and 1.78:1 New audio commentary with film historian Nathaniel Thompson New interviews with stars William McNamara, Barbara Cupisti, Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni , Urbano Barberini and make up artist Franco Casagni Interviews with director Dario Argento, composer Claudio Simonetti, screenwriter Franco Ferrini, special fx artist Sergio Stivaletti,...
From Scorpion Releasing’s Facebook page:
Above is a look at the cover by Yannick Bouchard. Apparently, it will read “Dario Argento’s” instead of “Dario Argento”.
New 2K scan of the original camera negative with extensive color correction – exclusive to this release Two different English tracks and the Italian track with English Subtitles The film presented in two aspect ratios, each on their own dual layered discs – 2.35:1 and 1.78:1 New audio commentary with film historian Nathaniel Thompson New interviews with stars William McNamara, Barbara Cupisti, Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni , Urbano Barberini and make up artist Franco Casagni Interviews with director Dario Argento, composer Claudio Simonetti, screenwriter Franco Ferrini, special fx artist Sergio Stivaletti,...
- 12/27/2016
- by Andy Triefenbach
- Destroy the Brain
While in Panama for the film festival, one of the notable people I met was Jorge Ameer.
Jorge left his home in Panama at age 16 in the late 1980s due to political unrest and civil instability. The country’s dictator and drug king Noriega was recruiting young men to fight in his military army as the looming confrontation with the United States approached. In 1989, the United States invaded Panama under the name of “Just Cause” ousted the Panamanian dictator.
Living in Los Angeles, at the age of 18, he was selected to participate in the Walt Disney College Program. He worked in the marketing departments of New Line Cinema, Paramount and Columbia Pictures. In motion picture development, Jorge worked as a story analyst for Richard Gere's production company and Wendy Finerman's productions at Tri Star Pictures in the early nineties and the now defunct Fries Entertainment.
He also tried his hand at acting and was in Gramercy's "Panther" and "Tales from the Hood", HBO's "Social Friction Fables" New Line's "Friday" along with other cameos and supporting roles. He co-starred opposite award winning actor Matthew Leitch (Star of “Aka”) in the carnival romp "Sabor Tropical".
Ameer served as the coordinator for the 1988 Latino Entertainment Industry Conference and as a member of the advisory board of the Methodfest Film Festival. He was also the U.S. representative for the Barcelona G & L Film Festival and a film programmer for the Palm Springs G & L Film Festival.
In October 1997, he founded and executive directed The Continental Film Festival, better known as the first American Independent film festival held overseas on the island of Contadora, off the Gulf of Panama. There is where his film career actually began. He served as a festival coordinator during the very beginnings of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival founded by Edward James Olmos and Marlene Dehmer.
At these festivals, Ameer helped in the selection of many foreign features. After noticing a lack of recognition of foreign and independent gay themed films released theatrically, he founded the International Gay Film Awards, the Glitter Awards (2001-2008), at that time the only award show of its kind.
In 1997, Ameer also started Hollywood Independents, a distribution company which launched with the theatrical release of "California Myth" starring Tyron Powers Jr.
Thereafter, the company has released such titles as the Jamaican/American co-production "Klash" starring Jazmine Guy, "Eastside" starring Mario Lopez, "Tequila Body Shots" starring Joey Lawrence, "Poor White Trash" starring Jamie Pressley, Jason London, William Devane and Sean Young, Spain's Academy Awards Winning film (Goya Winner) "I will Survive" (Sobrevivire), and "Hotel Room" from the director of "Nico & Dani". Other releases include his film "The Singing Forest", and "Junked" starring Thomas Jane (star of "The Mist", "Punisher" and the popular HBO series "Hung") and Jordan Ladd (star of "Cabin Fever", "Hostel 2").
Jorge Ameer's theatrical distribution company Hollywood Independents International opened its theatrical distribution operations in Central and South America in 2006 with the theatrical release of "Grande Ecole" a film by Robert Salis. The French film was censored and banned in Panama due to its explicit sexual content
Ameer took a trip to Panama to denounce the banning of this film. After outrage was expressed by the Panamanian press, the film opened successfully in Panama. It opened number one at the Alhambra-Plus Transistmica beating studio films "Night at the Museum" and "Deja Vu". It broke box office records locally, playing in theaters for eight weeks.
On January 26, 2009 the Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Fairbanks Center for Motion Picture study invited Mr. Ameer's to have his screenplays be a permanent part of "The Core Collection". The screenplays in this collection are made accessible for research purposes; students, filmmakers, writers and actors are among the patrons.
In April 2011, Mr. Ameer started his own film series in Panama called Jorge Ameer presents Cine Serie Independiente, a showcase to promote and exhibit high profile award winning independent and foreign films in Panama.
He brought in Aluzio Abranche's controversial incestuous drama of brotherly love "From Beginning to End" (“Do Comeco ao Fim”), Andre Shortell's "Psych 9" starring Sara Foster & Cary Elwes and Karee Andrew's "Altitude".
During the film presentations, directors presented their work to Panamanian audiences in person and live via skype. This is the first time in Panama's cinema history technology has allowed local cinephiles the opportunity to interact with award winning filmmakers virally before and after their film presentations.
Unfortunately, the presenting cinema and only theatre exhibitor to support independent films - the Alhambra Theatres- closed the following year, 2012, due to financial troubles. It was the last of a series of vintage stand-alone cinemas constructed during the boom of single screen theatres and drive-ins in Panama.
There are currently only two theatre chain exhibitors (Cinepolis & Cinemark) operating in Panama. Both chains have their multiplex cinemas located throughout today's popular mega malls.
Several months after his film series, Mr. Ameer produced the opening night after-party to the October 2011 edition of Screamfest, the world's premiere horror film festival based in Hollywood, California. The event was held at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel. The event brought luminaries of the genre such as Paranormal Activity's Oren Peli, "Saw" and "Insidious" director James Wan, as well as "Grease", "Summer Lovers", "Blue Lagoon" director Randal Kleiser and "Firestarters", "Class of 1984" director Mark Lester to name a few celebrity attendees. With a seance theme, over 400 votive candles were used to create the atmosphere. In addition over one hundred skulls, the Screamfest symbol, were featured as centerpieces and part of the morbid "look" throughout the event. A well-lit coffin surrounded by neon lights was featured in the gift room where guests retrieved their gift bags from the open casket.
Mr. Ameer has authored, produced, and directed the theatrical features "The Truth Within", "Strippers","The Singing Forest", "Contadora is for lovers", "The House of Adam", "The Dark Side of Love","Sabor Tropical", "D'Agostino". All projects released theatrically through Hollywood Independents.
Ameer has produced, written and directed countless 35mm comedic shorts films to name a few "My Straight Boyfriend", "Popcorn & Coke", "Uninhibited", "Midnight Snack", "Tease" now available on DVD as a compilation of shorts called “Straight Men & the Men Who Love Them”.
This collection has been so successful that he has executive produced, programmed and curated two more such programs “Straight Men & the Men Who Love Them 2” and the upcoming “Straight Men & the Men Who Love Them 3”. The latest compilation of shorts is a collection of international shorts curated from the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner.
Ameer made a documentary "Classic Hollywood Cinemas" an in depth look at the old Hollywood movie palaces, their historic and preservation value and impact.
He's also produced and arranged the publishing of the historical and award winning first ever "Guide to Gay & Lesbian Film which has won many book awards for its detail, educational and historical contribution to independent gay and lesbian films released in theaters.
In addition to filmmaking, within the exhibition industry, Jorge Ameer was the last person to re-open the historic Vogue theatre in Hollywood as a movie theatre to showcase independent films. Films such as "Nico and Dani" (Tla Releasing) and "Just one time" from the now defunct Cowboy Releasing played at this theatre. The resurgence of film exhibition at the Vogue was short lived due to alleged hauntings at the venue where a paranormal research group leased the theatre from Mann theaters to set up shop as headquarters for their research group.
Jorge Ameer's "The Dark Side of Love " was the last film to shoot at the Regent Showcase Theatre in Hollywood prior to its closing. "The Regent Showcase Theatre, originally the Gordon Theatre (1938), is one of the older art houses in Los Angeles until its closing in May 2009.
A human rights activist, Ameer has spent most of his career creating controversial, cutting edge trivial stories with thought provoking subject matters to challenge audiences from the stereotypical social conventions and outdated traditional values which detract from enhancing the global human experience.
He is currently working on his latest film project “Oasis” to be shot in Panama during the month of August. Oasis” is a twisted thriller set in the backdrop of Panama's paradise its about a newlywed American who decides to visit a friend while in Panama on business, to rekindle their friendship to prove his love to his wife by killing him.
Also, on the current issue of Scream Magazine issue # 35, the worlds largest horror film magazine, his “Medusa” has received with extensive coverage. The film is currently playing in theaters in the U.S. through Regal Cinemas after having its world premiere at the Cannes Film Market.
“Medusa” had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival Marche along with a horror short he starred in called "Find Pauletta" in the Short Film Corner. This was the first time a Panamanian has had two films in two different programs of the Cannes Film Festival.
VFX for “Medusa” was by Jeremy Vanneman who has worked on many studio films including the upcoming “Ghostbusters”, “Guardians of the Galaxy”, “San Andreas”, etc. “Medusa” also has a celebrity cameo by 80's hearthrob William McNamara.
Jorge is the only Panamanian filmmaker who writes, direct, produces and own his own production and distribution company in Hollywood.
Jorge Ameer has also pioneered and procured the opening of the first high school film program at one of the oldest (110 years) and most prestigious private high schools in Panama, the Pan American Institute (Instituto Panamericano) in Panama City.
The film program curriculum was designed by Ameer and approved by the Ministry of Education.
It launched in 2015 with the first class schedule to graduate in 2017.
In his own words:
The high school film program was an idea that started because of the lack of opportunity and education in film that I myself had when growing up. I loved film so much; film was my babysitter during my childhood years. Whenever I wasn't in school I was at the movie theatre watching several films a day until my mom picked me up from the theatre. I attended the Pan American Institute (Instituto Panamericano) from kindergarten through graduation 1989.
Decades later as a filmmaker, distributor and film buyer, I approached the principal of the high school with the high risk idea of starting a film school program for an industry that even though in its infancy I knew it would grow leaps and bounds if those who pushed hard enough would stick with it to create some semblance of film opportunities and production here in Panama. Ten years later after designing a very thorough program that includes script writing, production, distribution, film marketing, campaign strategy, film fund and grant writing as well as crowdfunding to use donors as ambassadors to promote the film, the Ministry of Education approved the program.
Last year, the first students, approximately 27 brave souls, risking the uncertainty the entertainment field has to offer, weathered the scrutiny of their parents to become the pioneering and prototype Class of 2017. This Class, now in the 11th grade, is gearing up to produce its first set of shorts for the Ipa Student Film Festival. The first film festival of its kind, it showcases the works of these film students with the goal of creating filmmakers from an early stage who will graduate with films reels in their areas of interest which will show their talents to prospective universities, scholarship programs and other international student competitions.
I got the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Film Department called Di Cine in conjunction with the Panama Film Commission to fund the projections of these works which will take place as an outdoor cinema event on the school grounds. on Friday, August 5 at 7pm. Provided the students meet the minimum Gpa, they will be required to do internships placed and provided through the Film Commission in conjunction with other private film entities such as the Tvn Channel 2, one of Panama's major television networks as well as The Panama Canal Chanel among other companies offering opportunities for these students to practice their craft prior to graduating.
Currently, under construction, is an upcoming state of the art film lab studio facility providing students with the opportunity to develop their talents. Also a new auditorium will host film events and eventually the high school graduation ceremony.
Jorge left his home in Panama at age 16 in the late 1980s due to political unrest and civil instability. The country’s dictator and drug king Noriega was recruiting young men to fight in his military army as the looming confrontation with the United States approached. In 1989, the United States invaded Panama under the name of “Just Cause” ousted the Panamanian dictator.
Living in Los Angeles, at the age of 18, he was selected to participate in the Walt Disney College Program. He worked in the marketing departments of New Line Cinema, Paramount and Columbia Pictures. In motion picture development, Jorge worked as a story analyst for Richard Gere's production company and Wendy Finerman's productions at Tri Star Pictures in the early nineties and the now defunct Fries Entertainment.
He also tried his hand at acting and was in Gramercy's "Panther" and "Tales from the Hood", HBO's "Social Friction Fables" New Line's "Friday" along with other cameos and supporting roles. He co-starred opposite award winning actor Matthew Leitch (Star of “Aka”) in the carnival romp "Sabor Tropical".
Ameer served as the coordinator for the 1988 Latino Entertainment Industry Conference and as a member of the advisory board of the Methodfest Film Festival. He was also the U.S. representative for the Barcelona G & L Film Festival and a film programmer for the Palm Springs G & L Film Festival.
In October 1997, he founded and executive directed The Continental Film Festival, better known as the first American Independent film festival held overseas on the island of Contadora, off the Gulf of Panama. There is where his film career actually began. He served as a festival coordinator during the very beginnings of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival founded by Edward James Olmos and Marlene Dehmer.
At these festivals, Ameer helped in the selection of many foreign features. After noticing a lack of recognition of foreign and independent gay themed films released theatrically, he founded the International Gay Film Awards, the Glitter Awards (2001-2008), at that time the only award show of its kind.
In 1997, Ameer also started Hollywood Independents, a distribution company which launched with the theatrical release of "California Myth" starring Tyron Powers Jr.
Thereafter, the company has released such titles as the Jamaican/American co-production "Klash" starring Jazmine Guy, "Eastside" starring Mario Lopez, "Tequila Body Shots" starring Joey Lawrence, "Poor White Trash" starring Jamie Pressley, Jason London, William Devane and Sean Young, Spain's Academy Awards Winning film (Goya Winner) "I will Survive" (Sobrevivire), and "Hotel Room" from the director of "Nico & Dani". Other releases include his film "The Singing Forest", and "Junked" starring Thomas Jane (star of "The Mist", "Punisher" and the popular HBO series "Hung") and Jordan Ladd (star of "Cabin Fever", "Hostel 2").
Jorge Ameer's theatrical distribution company Hollywood Independents International opened its theatrical distribution operations in Central and South America in 2006 with the theatrical release of "Grande Ecole" a film by Robert Salis. The French film was censored and banned in Panama due to its explicit sexual content
Ameer took a trip to Panama to denounce the banning of this film. After outrage was expressed by the Panamanian press, the film opened successfully in Panama. It opened number one at the Alhambra-Plus Transistmica beating studio films "Night at the Museum" and "Deja Vu". It broke box office records locally, playing in theaters for eight weeks.
On January 26, 2009 the Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Fairbanks Center for Motion Picture study invited Mr. Ameer's to have his screenplays be a permanent part of "The Core Collection". The screenplays in this collection are made accessible for research purposes; students, filmmakers, writers and actors are among the patrons.
In April 2011, Mr. Ameer started his own film series in Panama called Jorge Ameer presents Cine Serie Independiente, a showcase to promote and exhibit high profile award winning independent and foreign films in Panama.
He brought in Aluzio Abranche's controversial incestuous drama of brotherly love "From Beginning to End" (“Do Comeco ao Fim”), Andre Shortell's "Psych 9" starring Sara Foster & Cary Elwes and Karee Andrew's "Altitude".
During the film presentations, directors presented their work to Panamanian audiences in person and live via skype. This is the first time in Panama's cinema history technology has allowed local cinephiles the opportunity to interact with award winning filmmakers virally before and after their film presentations.
Unfortunately, the presenting cinema and only theatre exhibitor to support independent films - the Alhambra Theatres- closed the following year, 2012, due to financial troubles. It was the last of a series of vintage stand-alone cinemas constructed during the boom of single screen theatres and drive-ins in Panama.
There are currently only two theatre chain exhibitors (Cinepolis & Cinemark) operating in Panama. Both chains have their multiplex cinemas located throughout today's popular mega malls.
Several months after his film series, Mr. Ameer produced the opening night after-party to the October 2011 edition of Screamfest, the world's premiere horror film festival based in Hollywood, California. The event was held at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel. The event brought luminaries of the genre such as Paranormal Activity's Oren Peli, "Saw" and "Insidious" director James Wan, as well as "Grease", "Summer Lovers", "Blue Lagoon" director Randal Kleiser and "Firestarters", "Class of 1984" director Mark Lester to name a few celebrity attendees. With a seance theme, over 400 votive candles were used to create the atmosphere. In addition over one hundred skulls, the Screamfest symbol, were featured as centerpieces and part of the morbid "look" throughout the event. A well-lit coffin surrounded by neon lights was featured in the gift room where guests retrieved their gift bags from the open casket.
Mr. Ameer has authored, produced, and directed the theatrical features "The Truth Within", "Strippers","The Singing Forest", "Contadora is for lovers", "The House of Adam", "The Dark Side of Love","Sabor Tropical", "D'Agostino". All projects released theatrically through Hollywood Independents.
Ameer has produced, written and directed countless 35mm comedic shorts films to name a few "My Straight Boyfriend", "Popcorn & Coke", "Uninhibited", "Midnight Snack", "Tease" now available on DVD as a compilation of shorts called “Straight Men & the Men Who Love Them”.
This collection has been so successful that he has executive produced, programmed and curated two more such programs “Straight Men & the Men Who Love Them 2” and the upcoming “Straight Men & the Men Who Love Them 3”. The latest compilation of shorts is a collection of international shorts curated from the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner.
Ameer made a documentary "Classic Hollywood Cinemas" an in depth look at the old Hollywood movie palaces, their historic and preservation value and impact.
He's also produced and arranged the publishing of the historical and award winning first ever "Guide to Gay & Lesbian Film which has won many book awards for its detail, educational and historical contribution to independent gay and lesbian films released in theaters.
In addition to filmmaking, within the exhibition industry, Jorge Ameer was the last person to re-open the historic Vogue theatre in Hollywood as a movie theatre to showcase independent films. Films such as "Nico and Dani" (Tla Releasing) and "Just one time" from the now defunct Cowboy Releasing played at this theatre. The resurgence of film exhibition at the Vogue was short lived due to alleged hauntings at the venue where a paranormal research group leased the theatre from Mann theaters to set up shop as headquarters for their research group.
Jorge Ameer's "The Dark Side of Love " was the last film to shoot at the Regent Showcase Theatre in Hollywood prior to its closing. "The Regent Showcase Theatre, originally the Gordon Theatre (1938), is one of the older art houses in Los Angeles until its closing in May 2009.
A human rights activist, Ameer has spent most of his career creating controversial, cutting edge trivial stories with thought provoking subject matters to challenge audiences from the stereotypical social conventions and outdated traditional values which detract from enhancing the global human experience.
He is currently working on his latest film project “Oasis” to be shot in Panama during the month of August. Oasis” is a twisted thriller set in the backdrop of Panama's paradise its about a newlywed American who decides to visit a friend while in Panama on business, to rekindle their friendship to prove his love to his wife by killing him.
Also, on the current issue of Scream Magazine issue # 35, the worlds largest horror film magazine, his “Medusa” has received with extensive coverage. The film is currently playing in theaters in the U.S. through Regal Cinemas after having its world premiere at the Cannes Film Market.
“Medusa” had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival Marche along with a horror short he starred in called "Find Pauletta" in the Short Film Corner. This was the first time a Panamanian has had two films in two different programs of the Cannes Film Festival.
VFX for “Medusa” was by Jeremy Vanneman who has worked on many studio films including the upcoming “Ghostbusters”, “Guardians of the Galaxy”, “San Andreas”, etc. “Medusa” also has a celebrity cameo by 80's hearthrob William McNamara.
Jorge is the only Panamanian filmmaker who writes, direct, produces and own his own production and distribution company in Hollywood.
Jorge Ameer has also pioneered and procured the opening of the first high school film program at one of the oldest (110 years) and most prestigious private high schools in Panama, the Pan American Institute (Instituto Panamericano) in Panama City.
The film program curriculum was designed by Ameer and approved by the Ministry of Education.
It launched in 2015 with the first class schedule to graduate in 2017.
In his own words:
The high school film program was an idea that started because of the lack of opportunity and education in film that I myself had when growing up. I loved film so much; film was my babysitter during my childhood years. Whenever I wasn't in school I was at the movie theatre watching several films a day until my mom picked me up from the theatre. I attended the Pan American Institute (Instituto Panamericano) from kindergarten through graduation 1989.
Decades later as a filmmaker, distributor and film buyer, I approached the principal of the high school with the high risk idea of starting a film school program for an industry that even though in its infancy I knew it would grow leaps and bounds if those who pushed hard enough would stick with it to create some semblance of film opportunities and production here in Panama. Ten years later after designing a very thorough program that includes script writing, production, distribution, film marketing, campaign strategy, film fund and grant writing as well as crowdfunding to use donors as ambassadors to promote the film, the Ministry of Education approved the program.
Last year, the first students, approximately 27 brave souls, risking the uncertainty the entertainment field has to offer, weathered the scrutiny of their parents to become the pioneering and prototype Class of 2017. This Class, now in the 11th grade, is gearing up to produce its first set of shorts for the Ipa Student Film Festival. The first film festival of its kind, it showcases the works of these film students with the goal of creating filmmakers from an early stage who will graduate with films reels in their areas of interest which will show their talents to prospective universities, scholarship programs and other international student competitions.
I got the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Film Department called Di Cine in conjunction with the Panama Film Commission to fund the projections of these works which will take place as an outdoor cinema event on the school grounds. on Friday, August 5 at 7pm. Provided the students meet the minimum Gpa, they will be required to do internships placed and provided through the Film Commission in conjunction with other private film entities such as the Tvn Channel 2, one of Panama's major television networks as well as The Panama Canal Chanel among other companies offering opportunities for these students to practice their craft prior to graduating.
Currently, under construction, is an upcoming state of the art film lab studio facility providing students with the opportunity to develop their talents. Also a new auditorium will host film events and eventually the high school graduation ceremony.
- 4/26/2016
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
By Jonathan Weichsel
MoreHorror.com
Cut! 2014
Director: David Rountree
Cast (In credits order): Sam Scarber , Dahlia Salem , David Banks , David Rountree , William McNamara , Gabrielle Stone , Suze Lanier-Bramlett , Chris Moir, Allen Maldonado, Rosie Garcia
Cut! is a satire of the indie horror "industry" and a clever, dark parody of indie horror films that both embraces and sends up the clichés that we have come to expect from straight to DVD horror. It is also a very good movie that ingeniously disguises itself as a very bad one.
Travis is a manager at a studio warehouse with an encyclopedic knowledge of horror, who dreams of making a horror movie, but despite the wealth of resources around him, can't seem to come up with the resources to make his dreams come true. His friend and coworker Lane is an unstable ex-con with a penchant for pushing people's buttons.
Travis and Lane decide to make a horror movie,...
MoreHorror.com
Cut! 2014
Director: David Rountree
Cast (In credits order): Sam Scarber , Dahlia Salem , David Banks , David Rountree , William McNamara , Gabrielle Stone , Suze Lanier-Bramlett , Chris Moir, Allen Maldonado, Rosie Garcia
Cut! is a satire of the indie horror "industry" and a clever, dark parody of indie horror films that both embraces and sends up the clichés that we have come to expect from straight to DVD horror. It is also a very good movie that ingeniously disguises itself as a very bad one.
Travis is a manager at a studio warehouse with an encyclopedic knowledge of horror, who dreams of making a horror movie, but despite the wealth of resources around him, can't seem to come up with the resources to make his dreams come true. His friend and coworker Lane is an unstable ex-con with a penchant for pushing people's buttons.
Travis and Lane decide to make a horror movie,...
- 2/23/2015
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, announces the DVD release of the action/adventure film Day of the Mummy. Directed by Johnny Tabor (Eaters), the film stars Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon), William McNamara (Copycat), Andrea Monier (Black Water Vampire), Robin Steffen (Phase Two), Philip Marlatt (The Screen Junkies Show), Eric Young (Zipper), Michael Cortez (On the Downlow). Day of the Mummy will be available on DVD for an Srp of $27.97 on December 9, 2014.
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- 11/4/2014
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
Omni Media Arts and Ruthless Pictures have developed and completed a horror feature, titled Day of the Mummy. This title has been picked up by Rlj Entertainment for release on DVD (December 9th, 2014). The film is set in Egypt. Here, several archaeologists hope to track down The Codex Stone. Day of the Mummy stars Danny Glover (Saw), William McNamara (Copycat) and Andrea Monier. A trailer and the DVD artwork is hosted here. King Neferu (Brandon DeSpain) still roams his ancient tomb. He waits for foolish looters. Jack Wells (McNamara) and his group of researchers find Neferu deep below ground and no one will escape this ancient king's lair, with their head! A trailer for Day of the Mummy was released this past month. The clip shows Neferu, restless and blood-thirsty. Can the archaeologists find a precious gem, before they are torn apart? Fans of horror can predict what happens next,...
- 9/9/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
On tap right now are the first trailer and artwork for the next film from Jesse Baget's Ruthless Pictures, entitled Day of the Mummy. Look for it on VOD and DVD December 9, 2014, courtesy of Rlj/Image Entertainment.
Johnny Tabor directs the film, which stars Danny Glover, William McNamara, Nimi, and Andrea Monier.
Synopsis
Welcome to Egypt, land of the Pharaohs. A place steeped in history and legend, gods and spiritual guides, untold wealth – and the bone-cracking, blood-spilling guardians of its riches.
Jack Wells has arrived in Egypt in search of the famous diamond known as The Codix Stone. His journey leads him to the tomb of the cursed King Neferu, cursed not by name but by nature. With his centuries-old slumber disturbed by timeless human greed, the King rises from the dead with a blood-lust that cannot be staunched and a raging fury that will shred flesh from bone,...
Johnny Tabor directs the film, which stars Danny Glover, William McNamara, Nimi, and Andrea Monier.
Synopsis
Welcome to Egypt, land of the Pharaohs. A place steeped in history and legend, gods and spiritual guides, untold wealth – and the bone-cracking, blood-spilling guardians of its riches.
Jack Wells has arrived in Egypt in search of the famous diamond known as The Codix Stone. His journey leads him to the tomb of the cursed King Neferu, cursed not by name but by nature. With his centuries-old slumber disturbed by timeless human greed, the King rises from the dead with a blood-lust that cannot be staunched and a raging fury that will shred flesh from bone,...
- 9/8/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Watch 2 new clips from Ambushed, starring The Expendables' Dolph Lundgren and Randy Couture. Anchor Bay distributes the thriller which finds On Blu-ray™/DVD Combo Pack and DVD release on November 12th. Vinnie Jones also stars with supporting cast of Gianni Capaldi, Carly Pope, Susie Abromeit, Daniel Bonjour, Holly Lynch, Cinthya Bornacelli, Michael Rivera and William McNamara. Ambushed charts the dark, seductive underbelly of Los Angeles, told from the point of view of two of its seedier denizens, mid-level drug pushers Eddie (Gianni Capaldi) and Frank (Daniel Bonjour). They want a chance to hit the big time. Unfortunately, they decide to achieve their goal by ripping off their middleman in a murderous bid for greatness, setting off a dangerous chain of events involving a ruthless crime boss, a dirty cop and the Federal agent chasing them all.
- 10/23/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Stars: Dolph Lundgren, Vinnie Jones, Randy Couture, Gianni Capaldi, Carly Pope, William McNamara | Written by Agustin | Directed by Giorgio Serafini
At the rate Dolph Lundgren is pumping out direct to market action movies, you get the feeling that a quality script is not his highest priority – after all many of his recent solo efforts have been severely lacking in both story and action, with only Stash House coming anywhere close to being a top-notch action flick. Thankfully Lundgren’s ratio of good to bad movies seems to be in his favour this time out and Hard Rush hits plenty of action-movie targets, even if it does succumb to a lot of genre cliches and stereotypes.
Lundgren stars as DEA Agent Maxwell who is closing in on an international cocaine smuggling operation run out of L.A. by criminal mastermind Vincent Camastra (Jones). When Maxwell sends his lover and fellow DEA agent,...
At the rate Dolph Lundgren is pumping out direct to market action movies, you get the feeling that a quality script is not his highest priority – after all many of his recent solo efforts have been severely lacking in both story and action, with only Stash House coming anywhere close to being a top-notch action flick. Thankfully Lundgren’s ratio of good to bad movies seems to be in his favour this time out and Hard Rush hits plenty of action-movie targets, even if it does succumb to a lot of genre cliches and stereotypes.
Lundgren stars as DEA Agent Maxwell who is closing in on an international cocaine smuggling operation run out of L.A. by criminal mastermind Vincent Camastra (Jones). When Maxwell sends his lover and fellow DEA agent,...
- 8/29/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
National Geographic star Alison Eastwood wed this weekend in Calabasas, CA. Her dad, Clint Eastwood, was in attendance as the animal rights advocate and producer married Stacy Poitras on Friday, March 15. Animal advocate crusader Alison Eastwood, animal expert Donald Schultz, and activist Billy McNamara together collaborated on "Animal Intervention" for Nat Geo Wild, as they investigated cases of wild animals living in peril. The team investigated cases of reported distress or abuse with exotic animal owners in question to discuss possible relocations to safe and clean animal sanctuaries. They also investigated cases of mistreated wild animals at magic shows, roadside zoos, and private ranches. People magazine reported that Eastwood and her new husband met when Alison rode...
- 3/18/2013
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
The new edition of the Indie Spotlight contains the latest independent horror news sent our way. In this week’s feature, we have the first information on this year’s CineMayhem Film Festival, details on Return to Nuke ‘Em High Vol. I & II, the first photos from Warhouse, and much more:
CineMayhem Film Festival Announced: “Created as a way to pay homage to and celebrate the spirit of independent filmmaking and those unafraid to take risks with their storytelling, CineMayhem’s diverse line-up includes advanced screenings of two highly anticipated genre projects including Magnet Releasing’s visceral horror anthology The ABC’s Of Death and Breaking Glass Pictures’ mindbending drama K-11 directed by Jules Stewart (Crank: High Voltage, Mortal Kombat).
CineMayhem is also thrilled to announce that it will also be hosting the World Premieres of Roadside directed by Eric England (Madison County) and the latest short film from Ryan Spindell...
CineMayhem Film Festival Announced: “Created as a way to pay homage to and celebrate the spirit of independent filmmaking and those unafraid to take risks with their storytelling, CineMayhem’s diverse line-up includes advanced screenings of two highly anticipated genre projects including Magnet Releasing’s visceral horror anthology The ABC’s Of Death and Breaking Glass Pictures’ mindbending drama K-11 directed by Jules Stewart (Crank: High Voltage, Mortal Kombat).
CineMayhem is also thrilled to announce that it will also be hosting the World Premieres of Roadside directed by Eric England (Madison County) and the latest short film from Ryan Spindell...
- 2/10/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
With the teaser trailer for the Full Moon feature Reel Evil having hit the web today, we caught up with one of the flick’s actresses, Jamie Bernadette, to discuss the Danny Draven-directed, Charles Band-produced found-footage film.
Written by Shane Bitterling, Reel Evil follows (according to the film’s synopsis) “struggling filmmakers Kennedy, Cory and James, who finally catch the break they are looking for when they are hired to shoot a behind-the-scenes documentary for a major studio production. But their dream job quickly turns into a nightmare when they explore the legendary haunted location and find something far worse than anything Hollywood could create. Terror becomes reality for the filmmakers as they uncover the malevolent secrets of the hospital and the sinister doctor who once ran it.” Rounding out the cast are Jessica Morris, Jim Tavaré, Kyle Morris, Christian Edsall, Sandra Hinojosa, Michael Cline, Jeffrey Adler and Lino Dumont.
Written by Shane Bitterling, Reel Evil follows (according to the film’s synopsis) “struggling filmmakers Kennedy, Cory and James, who finally catch the break they are looking for when they are hired to shoot a behind-the-scenes documentary for a major studio production. But their dream job quickly turns into a nightmare when they explore the legendary haunted location and find something far worse than anything Hollywood could create. Terror becomes reality for the filmmakers as they uncover the malevolent secrets of the hospital and the sinister doctor who once ran it.” Rounding out the cast are Jessica Morris, Jim Tavaré, Kyle Morris, Christian Edsall, Sandra Hinojosa, Michael Cline, Jeffrey Adler and Lino Dumont.
- 9/18/2012
- by Sean Decker
- DreadCentral.com
Brace yourselves. This list of the Top 100 Greatest Gay Movies is probably going to generate some howls of protest thanks to a rather major upset in the rankings. Frankly, one that surprised the hell out of us here at AfterElton.
But before we get to that, an introduction. A few weeks ago we asked AfterElton readers to submit up to ten of their favorite films by write-in vote. We conducted a similar poll several years ago, but a lot has happened culturally since then, and a number of worthy movies of gay interest have been released. We wanted to see how your list of favorites had changed.
We also wanted to expand our list to 100 from the top 50 we had done previously. We figured there were finally enough quality gay films to justify the expansion. And we wanted to break out gay documentaries onto their own list (You'll find the...
But before we get to that, an introduction. A few weeks ago we asked AfterElton readers to submit up to ten of their favorite films by write-in vote. We conducted a similar poll several years ago, but a lot has happened culturally since then, and a number of worthy movies of gay interest have been released. We wanted to see how your list of favorites had changed.
We also wanted to expand our list to 100 from the top 50 we had done previously. We figured there were finally enough quality gay films to justify the expansion. And we wanted to break out gay documentaries onto their own list (You'll find the...
- 9/11/2012
- by AfterElton.com Staff
- The Backlot
Lindsay Lohan / Elizabeth Taylor Lindsay Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor in the Lifetime movie Liz & Dick. Lohan, 26 next July 2, plays Elizabeth Taylor (apparently) at about the time she met Richard Burton in the early ’60s. (Though the Lohan/Taylor picture above looks like something out Richard Brooks’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, with Lohan as Maggie the Panther.) Grant Bowler, best known for True Blood and the box-office and critical cataclysm Atlas Shrugged: Part I, plays Richard Burton. The makeup job looks quite impressive, helping to transform Lohan into Taylor. We’ll see — or rather, hear — if Lohan is able to reproduce Taylor’s tones as well. A tabloid queen in her heyday, Elizabeth Taylor won two Best Actress Academy Awards: Daniel Mann’s Butterfield 8, 1960; Mike Nichols’ Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, 1966. Taylor was nominated three other times: Edward Dmytryk’s Raintree County, 1957; Brooks’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,...
- 6/6/2012
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Chicago – One of the great events in Chicago to interact with celebrity favorites is at the “Hollywood Celebrities and Memorabilia Show.” In 2011, the autumn event took place on October 1st and 2nd, and featured the “Happy Days” TV gang Henry Winkler, Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams, plus Barry Bostwick and Patricia Quinn from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
The latest Hollywood Celebrities and Memorabilia Show was the last such event for founders Ray and Sharon McCourt, as they headed for retirement. The show will go on, however, as new ownership will bring “The Hollywood Show” to Chicago in March, 2012.
HollywoodChicago.com photographer Joe Arce was at the October show, and recorded the following slideshow of celebrities that participated. Click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through the slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All images © Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com.
Celebrities1: Dominique Swain,...
The latest Hollywood Celebrities and Memorabilia Show was the last such event for founders Ray and Sharon McCourt, as they headed for retirement. The show will go on, however, as new ownership will bring “The Hollywood Show” to Chicago in March, 2012.
HollywoodChicago.com photographer Joe Arce was at the October show, and recorded the following slideshow of celebrities that participated. Click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through the slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All images © Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com.
Celebrities1: Dominique Swain,...
- 12/28/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
The first poster for the thriller The Devil's Dozen has been released. Recently, this film attended the Afm and now the film has a home at the distribution house Tombstone Distribution. Based on the cast, this film will be a success as those starring include: Eric Roberts, C. Thomas Howell, and many, many more. In this graphic (seen left) a man looms in darkness; in the film, twelve strangers must find the guiltiest among them, execute him or her and then find the next guiltiest. Only one person will make it out alive! This film fan does not like those odds but fans of thrillers might enjoy this early preview of The Devil's Dozen. More casting details are below.
Director: Jeremy London.
Writers: Patrick Durham, and Judy Dinella.
Producers: Jeremy London, Patrick Durham, Judy Dinella, Lucy Doty, and Ralph Lliteras.
Cast: Eric Roberts, C. Thomas Howell, Dante Basco, Jake Busey,...
Director: Jeremy London.
Writers: Patrick Durham, and Judy Dinella.
Producers: Jeremy London, Patrick Durham, Judy Dinella, Lucy Doty, and Ralph Lliteras.
Cast: Eric Roberts, C. Thomas Howell, Dante Basco, Jake Busey,...
- 11/15/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Rank the week of August 2nd’s Blu-ray and DVD new releases against the best films of all-time: New Releases Rio
(DVD & Blu-ray | PG | 2011)
Flickchart Ranking: #3463
Times Ranked: 1625
Win Percentage: 52%
Top-20 Rankings: 16
Directed By: Carlos Saldanha
Starring: Jesse Eisenberg • Anne Hathaway • Leslie Mann • Jemaine Clement • Jamie Foxx
Genres: Adventure • Adventure Comedy • Animal Picture • Animation • Comedy • Family
Rank This Movie
Soul Surfer
(DVD & Blu-ray | PG | 2011)
Flickchart Ranking: #6816
Times Ranked: 243
Win Percentage: 55%
Top-20 Rankings: 5
Directed By: Sean McNamara
Starring: Helen Hunt • Craig T. Nelson • Dennis Quaid • AnnaSophia Robb • Kevin Sorbo
Genres: Drama • Family Drama • Sports Drama
Rank This Movie
The Final Destination
(DVD & Blu-ray | R | 2009)
Flickchart Ranking: #5287
Times Ranked: 5225
Win Percentage: 31%
Top-20 Rankings: 2
Directed By: David R. Ellis
Starring:
Genres: Horror
Rank This Movie
The Perfect Game
(DVD & Blu-ray | PG | 2009)
Flickchart Ranking: #13940
Times Ranked: 28
Win Percentage: 61%
Top-20 Rankings: 0
Directed By: William Dear
Starring: Clifton Collins, Jr. • Cheech Marin • Moisés Arias • Jake T. Austin...
(DVD & Blu-ray | PG | 2011)
Flickchart Ranking: #3463
Times Ranked: 1625
Win Percentage: 52%
Top-20 Rankings: 16
Directed By: Carlos Saldanha
Starring: Jesse Eisenberg • Anne Hathaway • Leslie Mann • Jemaine Clement • Jamie Foxx
Genres: Adventure • Adventure Comedy • Animal Picture • Animation • Comedy • Family
Rank This Movie
Soul Surfer
(DVD & Blu-ray | PG | 2011)
Flickchart Ranking: #6816
Times Ranked: 243
Win Percentage: 55%
Top-20 Rankings: 5
Directed By: Sean McNamara
Starring: Helen Hunt • Craig T. Nelson • Dennis Quaid • AnnaSophia Robb • Kevin Sorbo
Genres: Drama • Family Drama • Sports Drama
Rank This Movie
The Final Destination
(DVD & Blu-ray | R | 2009)
Flickchart Ranking: #5287
Times Ranked: 5225
Win Percentage: 31%
Top-20 Rankings: 2
Directed By: David R. Ellis
Starring:
Genres: Horror
Rank This Movie
The Perfect Game
(DVD & Blu-ray | PG | 2009)
Flickchart Ranking: #13940
Times Ranked: 28
Win Percentage: 61%
Top-20 Rankings: 0
Directed By: William Dear
Starring: Clifton Collins, Jr. • Cheech Marin • Moisés Arias • Jake T. Austin...
- 8/2/2011
- by Jonathan Hardesty
- Flickchart
Why do people keeping making movies like this?
Anchor Bay Entertainment will be releasing what they call a "vampire adventure" movie - The Bleeding - on DVD March 1st 2011, and they actually expect people to buy this pile because tattoo-bitch Kat Von D is in it as a slutty vampiress (I guess, if she wants to get into acting, she can only really play two roles: 'Girl Getting/Giving tattoos' or 'Slutty Vampiress').
It's a "vampire adventure", people! It's set in some retarded future where - get this - "A horde of vampires comes up from hell under some dude named Cain and attempts to destroy mankind".
Why would vampires want to destroy mankind? They fucking drink human blood. No humans, no blood. Starvation. It's akin to sheep coming up with a story about how humans want to kill all sheep, immediately. Muahahahahaha.
And why, oh why, do we need...
Anchor Bay Entertainment will be releasing what they call a "vampire adventure" movie - The Bleeding - on DVD March 1st 2011, and they actually expect people to buy this pile because tattoo-bitch Kat Von D is in it as a slutty vampiress (I guess, if she wants to get into acting, she can only really play two roles: 'Girl Getting/Giving tattoos' or 'Slutty Vampiress').
It's a "vampire adventure", people! It's set in some retarded future where - get this - "A horde of vampires comes up from hell under some dude named Cain and attempts to destroy mankind".
Why would vampires want to destroy mankind? They fucking drink human blood. No humans, no blood. Starvation. It's akin to sheep coming up with a story about how humans want to kill all sheep, immediately. Muahahahahaha.
And why, oh why, do we need...
- 1/6/2011
- by Superheidi
- Planet Fury
We were the first site to leak the trailer for The Bleeding way back in October 2009. Not surprisingly we were promptly asked to take it down until the film could be completed and a new trailer cut. Well, it's taken a long time, but The Bleeding is back with a new trailer and a release date courtesy of Anchor Bay Ent.
Synopsis:
Shawn Black knows pain. His parents and brother were killed in front of him. Beaten, bloodied and left for dead by a gang of ruthless vampires led by the charismatic Cain and his lethal lieutenant Vanya (Kat Von D). But like his would-be murderers, Shawn has come back from the brink of death to take his revenge. He soon comes upon Reverend Roy (Madsen), who reveals to Shawn his calling as a "slayer," the only human capable of truly destroying vampires.
The director of The Bleeding is stunt man Charlie Picerni,...
Synopsis:
Shawn Black knows pain. His parents and brother were killed in front of him. Beaten, bloodied and left for dead by a gang of ruthless vampires led by the charismatic Cain and his lethal lieutenant Vanya (Kat Von D). But like his would-be murderers, Shawn has come back from the brink of death to take his revenge. He soon comes upon Reverend Roy (Madsen), who reveals to Shawn his calling as a "slayer," the only human capable of truly destroying vampires.
The director of The Bleeding is stunt man Charlie Picerni,...
- 1/6/2011
- QuietEarth.us
The Bleeding 3D DVD ArtAnchor Bay Entertainment will be releasing the vampire adventure The Bleeding on DVD March 1st and the promo' material continues to excite. This newest trailer below shows some more of the action sequences held for the film's climax. Also, some of the biblical story is developed with character Shawn Black (Michael Matthias) facing his bloodthirsty brother. Take a break from the mundane realities of the world with this action packed clip.
The synopsis for the film is here:
"Shawn Black (Matthias) knows pain. His parents and brother were killed in front of him. Beaten, bloodied and left for dead by a gang of ruthless vampires led by the charismatic Cain (Jones) and his lethal lieutenant Vanya (Kat Von D). But like his would-be murderers, Shawn has come back from the brink of death to take his revenge. He soon comes upon Reverend Roy (Michael Madsen), who...
The synopsis for the film is here:
"Shawn Black (Matthias) knows pain. His parents and brother were killed in front of him. Beaten, bloodied and left for dead by a gang of ruthless vampires led by the charismatic Cain (Jones) and his lethal lieutenant Vanya (Kat Von D). But like his would-be murderers, Shawn has come back from the brink of death to take his revenge. He soon comes upon Reverend Roy (Michael Madsen), who...
- 1/6/2011
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Clicker for bigger.Anchor Bay Entertainment has made available three movie stills for the upcoming vampire epic The Bleeding. This film stars a who's who of B-movie action heroes including Dmx, Armand Assante, Vinnie Jones, Michael Madsen and others. The pictures shown below display the rich colours of the film, along with some of the film's action sequences. View two more below.
The synopsis for the film is here:
"Shawn Black (Michael Matthias) knows pain. His parents and brother were killed in front of him. Beaten, bloodied and left for dead by a gang of ruthless vampires led by the charismatic Cain (Jones) and his lethal lieutenant Vanya (Kat Von D). But like his would-be murderers, Shawn has come back from the brink of death to take his revenge. He soon comes upon Reverend Roy (Michael Madsen), who reveals to Shawn his calling as a slayer, the only human capable...
The synopsis for the film is here:
"Shawn Black (Michael Matthias) knows pain. His parents and brother were killed in front of him. Beaten, bloodied and left for dead by a gang of ruthless vampires led by the charismatic Cain (Jones) and his lethal lieutenant Vanya (Kat Von D). But like his would-be murderers, Shawn has come back from the brink of death to take his revenge. He soon comes upon Reverend Roy (Michael Madsen), who reveals to Shawn his calling as a slayer, the only human capable...
- 12/21/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
The last time the vampire thriller The Bleeding was covered on this site was back in October of last year (2009). The film had a limited release close to this date and now the film is moving towards a DVD release of March 1st, 2011. The film is stock full of actors you have likely heard of, or are trying hard to forget.
Starring in this Anchor Bay Entertainment release is Vinnie Jones (Snatch), Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs), Armand Assante (American Gangster), rap star Dmx and Ufc announcer Rachelle Leah. And you know that if you put this many egos in the same film, that there is going to be a s&%^ show. The trailer posted (here) echoes this idea, as explosions pour forth from the road to hell. Have a look at all the details on this show, before the release!
The synopsis for the film is here:
"Shawn Black (Michael Matthias) knows pain.
Starring in this Anchor Bay Entertainment release is Vinnie Jones (Snatch), Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs), Armand Assante (American Gangster), rap star Dmx and Ufc announcer Rachelle Leah. And you know that if you put this many egos in the same film, that there is going to be a s&%^ show. The trailer posted (here) echoes this idea, as explosions pour forth from the road to hell. Have a look at all the details on this show, before the release!
The synopsis for the film is here:
"Shawn Black (Michael Matthias) knows pain.
- 12/15/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Bleeding hell! Charlie Picerni's 'The Bleeding' is coming to DVD, but we're not entirely sure they need to bother - it's not exactly brilliant stuff. Anchor Bay will be releasing the action horror in association with Gigapix Releasing and Iron Bull Films. 'The Bleeding' stars Brit Vinnie Jones ('The Midnight Meat Train'), Michael Madsen ('Kill Bill'), Armand Assante, Dmx, Tony Schiena and William McNamara. The saving grace here is it also stars hot model Rachelle Leah and sexy tatt artist Katherine von Drachenberg (both shown below). Read on to check out the cover art....
- 12/14/2010
- Horror Asylum
Today is zero day for Call of Duty: Black Ops. The seventh title in Activision's immensly popular first-person shooter war franchise, Black Ops is the first in the series to be set during the Cold War. All indications are that this Call of Duty will sell millions of copies, just like its predecessors, and become one of the year's biggest titles.
The game's storyline is spread across the 1960s and follows the covert missions that American operative Alex Mason undertakes for his government. Mason (voiced by Avatar star Sam Worthington) is sent throughout the globe on wetwork and intelligence operations, cumulating in a final mission in which it's heavily implied that the actions Mason undertook influenced the way the history of the world played out.
New weapons being introduced in Black Ops include a throwing knife, a crossbow, Dragon's Breath rounds and the use of a Rc toy car which is laden with plastic explosives,...
The game's storyline is spread across the 1960s and follows the covert missions that American operative Alex Mason undertakes for his government. Mason (voiced by Avatar star Sam Worthington) is sent throughout the globe on wetwork and intelligence operations, cumulating in a final mission in which it's heavily implied that the actions Mason undertook influenced the way the history of the world played out.
New weapons being introduced in Black Ops include a throwing knife, a crossbow, Dragon's Breath rounds and the use of a Rc toy car which is laden with plastic explosives,...
- 11/9/2010
- by Patrick Sauriol
- Corona's Coming Attractions
The Bleeding, which comes out next month looks like a B-movie from the past with Vinnie Jones donning the vampire make-up and Michael Madsen the priest outfit. Not likely to make too many theatres in three weeks The Bleeding will nonetheless be released this November 10 with Armand Assante, Dmx, Rachelle Leah and others starring in a vampire apocalypse. Is the film just a paycheck, or something more? It is too hard to answer this question at this point, but the trailer is just passable as the narration fades in and out while the best parts of The Road Warrior are replayed onscreen. But stay tuned for more info' as it is too soon to tell whether The Bleeding is a wolf in sheeps clothing, or a disasterpiece waiting to happen.
Release: November 10, 2009.
Director: Charlie Picerni.
Writer: Lance Lane.
Cast: Vinnie Jones, Michael Madsen, Armand Assante, Dmx, William McNamara, Krista Ayne,...
Release: November 10, 2009.
Director: Charlie Picerni.
Writer: Lance Lane.
Cast: Vinnie Jones, Michael Madsen, Armand Assante, Dmx, William McNamara, Krista Ayne,...
- 10/21/2009
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Vinnie Jones has done a lot of ass kicking in his film career. Usually it's other people who are at the receiving end of his huge boot, but this time it's the vampires who find themselves on the short end of the stick!
The Bleeding directed by stunt man Charlie Picerni and starring Vinnie Jones, Michael Madsen, Dmx, Armand Assante, William McNamara, and Katherine von Drachenberg (aka Kat von D) tells the tale of an ex-Army Ranger searching for the killer of his parents who discovers a family of vampires in a former chemical weapons factory-turned-nightclub.
Sound good? Tell you what ... watch the trailer below, which was originally brought to our attention by Quiet Earth; it looks even better! Dig it!
- Uncle Creepy
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Got news? Click here to submit it!
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The Bleeding directed by stunt man Charlie Picerni and starring Vinnie Jones, Michael Madsen, Dmx, Armand Assante, William McNamara, and Katherine von Drachenberg (aka Kat von D) tells the tale of an ex-Army Ranger searching for the killer of his parents who discovers a family of vampires in a former chemical weapons factory-turned-nightclub.
Sound good? Tell you what ... watch the trailer below, which was originally brought to our attention by Quiet Earth; it looks even better! Dig it!
- Uncle Creepy
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Slay vamps in the Dread Central forums!
- 10/20/2009
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Without even trying, The Bleeding looks like the best Grindhouse homage we've seen since, well Grindhouse. It's so completely and utterly strange in its combination of elements that it looks like its from another time altogether.
The Bleeding is also a film that might be for those of you who think Daybreakers looks a little too slick, but still want to see a gritty Vampire apocalypse in action. Not that The Bleeding expressly ever comes out and says it's about vampires mind you, it's just something I pieced together from this trailer.
Synopsis:
Surrounded by carnage, slaughter, brutal crashes and total mayhem, Shawn Black is in a race to save the world from pure evil.
The director of The Bleeding is stunt man Charlie Picerni, which is why there's an abundance of car stunts in this footage.
The Bleeding stars Vinnie Jones, Michael Madsen, Dmx, Armand Assante, William McNamara and...
The Bleeding is also a film that might be for those of you who think Daybreakers looks a little too slick, but still want to see a gritty Vampire apocalypse in action. Not that The Bleeding expressly ever comes out and says it's about vampires mind you, it's just something I pieced together from this trailer.
Synopsis:
Surrounded by carnage, slaughter, brutal crashes and total mayhem, Shawn Black is in a race to save the world from pure evil.
The director of The Bleeding is stunt man Charlie Picerni, which is why there's an abundance of car stunts in this footage.
The Bleeding stars Vinnie Jones, Michael Madsen, Dmx, Armand Assante, William McNamara and...
- 10/19/2009
- QuietEarth.us
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