Wynonna Earp 2x04 "She Ain't Right" Season 2 Episode 4 Promo - It's Earp vs. Earp as Wynonna fights for her sister Waverly's soul.
Friday, 30 June 2017
Wynonna Earp 2x04 Promo "She Ain't Right" (HD)
Wynonna Earp 2x04 "She Ain't Right" Season 2 Episode 4 Promo - It's Earp vs. Earp as Wynonna fights for her sister Waverly's soul.
A police officer sings "You Are My Sunshine" at the request of an elderly woman after helping her
A police officer sings "You Are My Sunshine" at the request of an elderly woman after helping her with her microwave in Logan, Utah.
War for the Planet of the Apes | 'Face Of Caesar'
In War for the Planet of the Apes, the third chapter of the critically acclaimed blockbuster franchise, Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet
Director: Matt Reeves
Cast: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn
Film news (UK): Horror Channel FrightFest 2017 announces monstrous 18th year line-up
Back in the heart of London’s West End for its 18th ‘adults-only’ anniversary, the world renowned horror and fantasy film festival will take place at the Cineworld Leicester Square and The Prince Charles Cinema from Aug 24 - Aug 28 2017, taking over five screens to present 64 films including 20 World, 22 European and 18 UK Premieres. Fourteen countries are represented spanning five continents, reflecting the current global popularity of the genre.
The opening night attraction is the global premiere of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment’s criminally entertaining CULT OF CHUCKY, with writer and director Don Mancini and stars Jennifer Tilly and Fiona Dourif in attendance, alongside the iconic deadly doll of destruction himself. This is the seventh instalment for one of cinema’s most terrifying and enduring franchises and will begin its worldwide rollout on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital in October.
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Cult of Chucky
Mancini said today: “it’s a true pleasure to be hosting the world premiere of CULT OF CHUCKY at FrightFest. I have fond memories of unveiling CURSE OF CHUCKY there in 2013 so it’s great to be returning to the UK’s acknowledged home of horror – especially as this film picks up from where CURSE…left off”.
Two more of the horror genre’s most popular and beloved franchises are given their World Premieres: To celebrate a decade of his cursed Victor Crowley creation, writer/director Adam Green is returning to FrightFest with a version of HATCHET never seen before. Plus, there is a presentation of Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo’s LEATHERFACE, the stunning prequel to the terror classic THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE
FrightFest unveiled a bright new directorial talent when it screened Tyler McIntyre’s PATCHWORK at the Glasgow Film Festival and the closing night film is the UK Premiere of his amazing TRAGEDY GIRLS, where HEATHERS meets SCREAM in a dream combo. It stars super-powered heroines Alexandra Shipp and Brianna Hildebrand.
Tragedy Girls
FrightFest also welcomes back Adam Wingard with the European Premiere of his supernatural manga DEATH NOTE, Joe Lynch with the European Premiere of his highly infectious action thriller MAYHEM, Mickey Keating with the European Premiere of his eye-shattering PSYCHOPATHS, Graham Skipper with the European Premiere of his surreal sci-fi romance SEQUENCE BREAK and genre favourite Barbara Crampton, who stars in Norbert Kell’s skin-crawler REPLACE, receiving its UK Premiere.
In a programme packed with innovation, uniqueness and individuality, other tips of the ice-pick are Ryan Prows’ powerful cult-in-waiting LOWLIFE, Trent Haaga’s stunning 68 KILL, high voltage THE VILLAINESS hot from Cannes, Alex de la Iglesia’s bleakly comic THE BAR, Miguel Angel Vivas’ remake of the French extreme thriller INSIDE, Daniele Misischia’s undead Romageddon THE END? Todd Tuckers’ affectionately creepy THE TERROR OF HALLOWS EVE, Brandon Christensen’s terrifying STILL/BORN, Sebastien Landry & Laurence Morais-Lagace’s head-exploding GAME OF DEATH, Kurtis David Harder’s provocative sci-fi horror INCONTROL and Royce Gorsuch’s kaleidoscopic mindbender MINDHACK.
Continuing the festival’s important and vital commitment to highlighting the cream of the homegrown crop, our British strand is well-populated with World Premieres for Dominic Brunt’s perverted shocker ATTACK OF THE ADULT BABIES, Christian James’ prison-set vampire comedy FANGED UP and Matthew Heaven’s scorching revenge study ACCOUNTABLE. There are also European Premieres for Dominic Bridge’s debut dark morality tale FREEHOLD, Tom Paton’s nerve-shredding REDWOOD and Benjamin Barfoot’s hilariously blood-soaked DOUBLE DATE. And the ‘First Blood’ strand Is back on the menu with five tasty titles: actor Jason Flemyng’s blood-sucking feature debut EAT LOCALS, Louis Melville’s squaddie shocker BOOTS ON THE GROUND, Hendrik Faller’s ice-cold thriller MOUNTAIN FEVER, Michaël Boucherie’s tattoo-terror WHERE THE SKIN LIES and Peter Stray’s alien-invading black comedy CANARIES.
The festival’s accent on rising talent is further enriched with Preston DeFrancis’ extreme slasher RUIN ME, Natasha Kermani’s sci-fi fantasy IMITATION GIRL, Clay Staub’s supernatural detective thriller DEVIL’S GATE, Caroline Labrèche and Steeve Léonard’s mesmerising RADIUS, Samuel Galli’s devilishly shocking OUR EVIL, Andrés Goteira’s dazzling DHOGS, David Chirchirillo’s Tinder Terror GOOD MATCH, Tini Tuellman’s spine-chilling psycho suspense thriller FREDDY/EDDY, Haritz Zubillaga’s car-killing giallo THE GLASS COFFIN, Scott Poiley’s hard-edged chiller EXHUME, Adam Graveley’s Aussie outback shocker 3RD NIGHT, Michael Mongillo’s audacious and haunting DIANE, Peter Ricq’s stark comedy DEAD SHACK and Carlos Algara and Alejandro Martinez-Beltran’s gripping psychological twister VERONICA.
Mayhem
Three documentaries will receive their eagerly awaited premieres at FrightFest this year. KING COHEN: THE WILD WORLD OF FILMMAKER LARRY COHEN is a dazzling career overview of the maverick director behind such classic horrors as IT’S ALIVE, Q THE WINGED SERPENT, fantasy television series like ‘The Invaders’, HELL UP IN HARLEM Blaxploitation, recent releases CELLULAR and soon the MANIAC COP remake. We welcome back on screen Kane Hodder, everyone’s favourite Jason Voorhees in the FRIDAY THE 13th series, with his moving and eye-opening TO HELL AND BACK: THE KANE HODDER STORY. Finally there’s the extraordinary MANSFIELD 66/67, a super Hollywood Babylon-style whisk through the final years of movie goddess Jayne Mansfield's life and untimely, possibly Satanic, death.
Other attractions include Emilia Clarke in VOICE FROM THE STONE, Robert Englund in NIGHTWORLD, the French graphic novel adaptation ALONE, the outrageous gore-fest MEATBALL MACHINE KODOKU, the Aussie chiller KILLING GROUND, the hilarious TOP KNOT DETECTIVE and Episodes 1 & 2 of the amazing Japanese TV series CROW‘S BLOOD. Plus two FrightFest Glasgow hits are being rescreened: Simon Rumley’s FASHIONISTA and Colin Minihan’s IT STAINS THE SANDS RED.
This year’s retrospective restoration strand highlights the underrated British horror DREAM DEMON, RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD III, two classic Hammers, BLOOD FROM THE MUMMY’S TOMB and DEMONS OF THE MIND, plus the longest version found of the seminal proto-giallo DEATH LAID AN EGG, lovingly restored by Nucleus Films’ Jake West and Marc Morris.
The Duke Mitchell Film Club is back with a hosted presentation of the UK premiere of Stefan Ruzowsky’s COLD HELL, a gripping serial killer thriller. This is followed by the not-to-be missed DUKE MITCHELL PARTY, where the audience and invited special guests can expect all manner of madness guaranteed to kick off your Saturday late night in style.
Alan Jones, co-director of FrightFest, said today: “The whole cinema landscape is changing and Horror Channel FrightFest is listening. We know the fans want to see the films first, see them fast and see them in an environment that is second to none. That’s why we have what we believe is the finest line-up ever assembled and are showcasing the superlative selection in premium surroundings. So, the West End becomes the Dark Heart of London once again. And we’ve made it to our 18th birthday. It’s going to be quite some party”.
This year’s guest list, special events and the Short Film Showcase entries will all be announced in the coming weeks.
Festival passes will go on sale Sat 1 July at noon and will only be available to buy online: http://www.frightfest.co.uk/tickets.html
Single tickets will go on sale on Sat 29 July from 9am.
England is Mine | First trailer for Morrissey biopic
In 1970’s Manchester, Steven Morrissey (Jack Lowden – Dunkirk, A United Kingdom, ’71), an introverted, uncompromising teenager, finds himself frustrated with his working-class existence.
With dreams of a successful music career being dampened by his run-of-the-mill job at the local tax office, Steven finds solace in the city’s underground gig scene where he meets Linder Sterling (Jessica Brown Findlay – Downton Abbey, The Riot Club) – an intelligent, self-assured artist – who encourages him to make his ideas of superstardom a reality.
Culminating in his first meeting with Johnny Marr, ENGLAND IS MINE is a feature length origins story based on the early life of Morrissey, the outspoken former lead singer of seminal British band The Smiths. Directed by Academy Award and BAFTA Award nominated Mark Gill (The Voorman Problem) and produced by Baldwin Li (The Voorman Problem) and Orian Williams (Control), the film will have its world premiere at the closing night of this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival on Sunday 2nd July.
England Is Mine is in cinemas August 4.
Thursday, 29 June 2017
Dark Matter 3x05 Promo "Give It Up, Princess" (HD)
Dark Matter 3x05 "Give It Up, Princess" Season 3 Episode 5 Promo - The crew must rescue kidnapped royalty to retrieve a file which could halt intergalactic war.
Marvel's Inhumans (ABC) Trailer HD
Create your destiny. Meet Marvel’s #Inhumans early in IMAX theatres Sept 1, and experience the full series starting Sept 29 on ABC.
Logan Lucky - Channing Tatum Stars in Brand New UK Trailer
Brand new trailer for Steven Soderbergh's LOGAN LUCKY - in cinemas August 25th.
The Logan’s are a blue-collar family from the hills of West Virginia, and their clan has been famous for its bad luck for nearly 90 years. But the conniving Jimmy Logan (Channing Tatum) decides it’s time to turn the family's luck around, and with a little help from his friends, the Redneck Robbers, he plans to steal $14 million from the Charlotte Motor Speedway on the busiest race day of the year.
A heist movie with a difference: Steven Soderbergh, the director of the Ocean’s Eleven trilogy and an A-list cast including Channing Tatum, Daniel Craig and Adam Driver deliver a smart, thrilling and funny blue-collar story of an audacious multi-million dollar robbery
Interview with Iqbal Ahmed - Writer and Director of The Answer
Premiering on VOD 7/11, The Answer tells of an introverted young man that - after an attack- must follow clues left by his dead parents in order to figure out who is after him - and who he really is. Austin Hébert, Alexis Carra, and David S. Lee star.
Iqbal Ahmed joined us to talk about the film.
Is there any interesting story about how you got involved in The Answer?
For years, I’d been attached to a number of feature scripts. And everyone always told me that I was a great candidate to be the director. But no one had the guts to trust a first-time feature film director. So I knew I had to make the movie myself.
So I independently raised the money to make the film. As hard as that was that was only the start!
Then I took a tally of all the resources I had– locations, crew, community support. And I decided to make the feature film in my hometown, Danville, Virginia. It was such a blast making a film in my hometown and revisiting locations that were part of my childhood. And I think the realness of actual locations really came through on screen. And it was a kick for all my family and friends to be there.
What interested you in telling this particular story?
The story for The Answer had been in my brain for years. I knew I wanted to tell a different kind of sci-fi action movie. I knew I wanted to make a movie about a guy who just wanted to mind his own business but was thrown into a world he never wanted to be a part of.
When I finally decided I was ready to make my first feature film, I took a tally of all the resources I had, and I went from there. I knew I wanted to make a movie that was a fun – but hopefully still thoughtful -- ride.
What kind of research did you do before scripting, if any?
I watched every sci-fi action movie I could get my hands on! I watched all my favorites. And I also watched a lot of terrible movies. And the whole time I was learning lessons.
Besides having a solid story, every successful action movie needs to care about character. It’s not just enough to have action sequences. If you can construct those sequences around a character the audience cares about, then you have a shot at making a successful film.
I realized that the only way to make this movie stand out, was to build it around relatable character.
I wanted to the audience to care about Bridd and follow him to the end of the world.
Were you a fan of these sci-fi conspiracy flicks growing up?
Absolutely. I’ve always loved the films of Alfred Hitchcock. I’ve always loved the Twilight Zone and the X-Files. I love exploiting the feeling that no one really knows who -- or what -- is out there.
How many actors did you see for the lead roles?
I saw dozens of actors but the moment I saw Austin I knew I had my lead. He had tremendous heart. In him I saw an everyman capable of taking us on this journey. Someone we could love and relate to.
How was Alexis to work with?
Alexis was a treat! She was so willing to explore her character. She always brought life to the character of Charlotte. She was so upbeat and willing to go wherever the character needed to go.
Is there a sequel in the future?
Who knows? There’s definitely the potential for it. It all depends on whether the wonderful audience members of the world love the movie enough!
www.iqbalahmed.com
You can Rent/Buy The Answer from Amazon UK using the link below.
The Answer VOD
(Opens in a new window)If you are in the US keep an eye out on your VOD services for The Answer out on 11th July
Floyd Mayweather Stops Training to Correct Young Fighter on his Mistakes
Floyd Mayweather Stops Training to Correct Young Fighter on his Mistakes
Annabelle: Creation - Trailer and Poster
From the master of horror, James Wan and director of Lights Out, David F. Sandberg, audiences will see how Annabelle was first brought to life.
In “Annabelle: Creation,” several years after the tragic death of their little girl, a dollmaker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into their home, soon becoming the target of the dollmaker’s possessed creation, Annabelle.
Annabelle: Creation, in UK cinemas August 11.
Wednesday, 28 June 2017
The Greatest Showman Trailer - starring Hugh Jackman & Michelle Williams with Zac Efron, Zendaya and Rebecca Ferguson
THE GREATEST SHOWMAN will arrive in UK cinemas in on 1st January 2018.
“The Greatest Showman” is a bold and original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and the sense of wonder we feel when dreams come to life. Inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum, “The Greatest Showman” tells the story of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerizing spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. “The Greatest Showman” is directed by exciting new filmmaker, Michael Gracey, with songs by Academy Award winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (“La La Land”) and starring Academy Award nominee Hugh Jackman. Jackman is joined by Academy Award nominee Michelle Williams, Zendaya, Zac Efron and Rebecca Ferguson.
Competition: Win Drone on DVD
Synopsis:
What happens when technology keeps you one step removed from the reality of what you do for a living? That’s the dilemma one man must answer in explosive thriller Drone.
Drone pilot and family man Neil (Sean Bean; TV’s Game Of Thrones, The Martian) has spent his career conducting deadly, covert missions overseas from the comfort of his suburban hometown. When an enigmatic, Pakistani businessman (Patrick Sabongui; TV’s Homeland, Arrow) manages to track Neil down at his home seeking revenge, Neil must confront the consequences of his actions.
Also starring Mary McCormack (TV’s The West Wing, The Newsroom) and Joel David Moore (Avatar, The Guest), DRONE is a supremely timely and electrifyingly taut thriller that examines the consequences of making decisions from afar. Featuring Sean Bean at his stoic best, make sure DRONE doesn’t fly under your radar this summer.
Check out the release on Amazon by clicking the link below: (Opens in a new window)
Drone [DVD]
Competition Closed
Terms and conditions
1. Closing date 10-07-17
2. No alternative prize is available
3. When the competition ends as indicated on this page, any and all entries received after this point will not count and emails blacklisted due to not checking this page first.
4. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.
Competition: Win Drone on DVD
Synopsis:
What happens when technology keeps you one step removed from the reality of what you do for a living? That’s the dilemma one man must answer in explosive thriller Drone.
Drone pilot and family man Neil (Sean Bean; TV’s Game Of Thrones, The Martian) has spent his career conducting deadly, covert missions overseas from the comfort of his suburban hometown. When an enigmatic, Pakistani businessman (Patrick Sabongui; TV’s Homeland, Arrow) manages to track Neil down at his home seeking revenge, Neil must confront the consequences of his actions.
Also starring Mary McCormack (TV’s The West Wing, The Newsroom) and Joel David Moore (Avatar, The Guest), DRONE is a supremely timely and electrifyingly taut thriller that examines the consequences of making decisions from afar. Featuring Sean Bean at his stoic best, make sure DRONE doesn’t fly under your radar this summer.
Check out the release on Amazon by clicking the link below: (Opens in a new window)
Drone [DVD]
To enter all you have to do is answer this easy question...
Who directs Drone?
Send you name, address and of course the answer to competition@beentothemovies.com
Terms and conditions
1. Closing date 10-07-17
2. No alternative prize is available
3. When the competition ends as indicated on this page, any and all entries received after this point will not count and emails blacklisted due to not checking this page first.
4. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.
Competition: Win Pilgrimage on Blu-ray
Pilgrimage is out on DVD & Blu-ray on July 3rd and to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies of the Bluray to give away.Synopsis:
Ireland, 1209. An island on the edge of the world. A small group of monks begin a reluctant pilgrimage across an island torn between centuries of tribal warfare and the growing power of Norman invaders. Escorting their monastery’s holiest relic to Rome, the monks’ progress is seen through the eyes of a pious young novice (played by Holland) and a mute lay-brother (Jon Bernthal - The Wolf of Wall Street, The Walking Dead, The Punisher), who form an unlikely partnership to lead the quest after their group is ambushed leaving only them left alive.
As the true material, political and religious significance of the bejewelled relic becomes dangerously apparent, their path to the East coast becomes increasingly fraught with danger – not least from enemies, including Sir Raymond de Merville (Richard Armitage - The Hobbit trilogy, Captain America: The First Avenger), determined to thwart their progress. The monks belatedly realise that in this wild land of ancient superstitions, the faith that binds them together may ultimately lead to their destruction.
Shot predominantly amongst the awe-inspiring backdrop of Connemara on the West coast of Ireland, Pilgrimage is an edge of your seat epic combining blood splattering, sword wielding action with powerful emotional depth, as the men strive to complete their treacherous journey alive, whilst their faith and loyalty to one another are tested to the limit.
Check out the release on Amazon by clicking the link below: (Opens in a new window)
Pilgrimage [Blu-ray]
Competition Closed
Terms and conditions
1. Closing date 10-07-17
2. No alternative prize is available
3. When the competition ends as indicated on this page, any and all entries received after this point will not count and emails blacklisted due to not checking this page first.
4. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.
Competition: Win Pilgrimage on Blu-ray
Pilgrimage is out on DVD & Blu-ray on July 3rd and to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies of the Bluray to give away.Synopsis:
Ireland, 1209. An island on the edge of the world. A small group of monks begin a reluctant pilgrimage across an island torn between centuries of tribal warfare and the growing power of Norman invaders. Escorting their monastery’s holiest relic to Rome, the monks’ progress is seen through the eyes of a pious young novice (played by Holland) and a mute lay-brother (Jon Bernthal - The Wolf of Wall Street, The Walking Dead, The Punisher), who form an unlikely partnership to lead the quest after their group is ambushed leaving only them left alive.
As the true material, political and religious significance of the bejewelled relic becomes dangerously apparent, their path to the East coast becomes increasingly fraught with danger – not least from enemies, including Sir Raymond de Merville (Richard Armitage - The Hobbit trilogy, Captain America: The First Avenger), determined to thwart their progress. The monks belatedly realise that in this wild land of ancient superstitions, the faith that binds them together may ultimately lead to their destruction.
Shot predominantly amongst the awe-inspiring backdrop of Connemara on the West coast of Ireland, Pilgrimage is an edge of your seat epic combining blood splattering, sword wielding action with powerful emotional depth, as the men strive to complete their treacherous journey alive, whilst their faith and loyalty to one another are tested to the limit.
Check out the release on Amazon by clicking the link below: (Opens in a new window)
Pilgrimage [Blu-ray]
To enter all you have to do is answer this easy question...
Who directs Pilgrimage?
Send you name, address and of course the answer to competition@beentothemovies.com
Terms and conditions
1. Closing date 10-07-17
2. No alternative prize is available
3. When the competition ends as indicated on this page, any and all entries received after this point will not count and emails blacklisted due to not checking this page first.
4. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.
London Heist - Trailer
On DVD & Digital Download 17th July
Starring: Craig Fairbrass, James Cosmo, Mem Ferda, Nick Moran, Steven Berkoff & Roland Manookian
Directed by: Mark McQueen
Synopsis:
After Jack Cregan (Craig Fairbrass – Rise of the Footsolider) and his men rob a money depot in London, their haul is stolen from them and Cregan’s father is murdered. Cregan’s hunt for the killer takes him from London to Marbella and back again in this gripping revenge thriller starring James Cosmo (TV’s Game of Thrones), Steven Berkoff (The Krays), Nick Moran (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels), and Roland Manookian (The Business).
Pre Order from Amazon UK right now
London Heist [DVD]
(Opens in a new window)Interview with Gabriel Campisi - Producer of Death Pool
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Campisi spent many years dealing in the high-stakes world of motion picture finance, subsequently writing the bestselling The Independent Filmmaker's Guide to Writing a Business Plan for Investors (McFarland Publishers) presently in its second edition.
Campisi studied with UCLA's screenwriting professor Richard Walter, and has written for industry publications and genre magazines, including Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and Fangoria Magazine. He is a partner at Traplight Pictures and a member of the Producers Guild of America (P.G.A.).
Gabriel joins us today to talk about Death Pool
This is yet another collaboration between yourself and Jared Cohn. How far does that working relationship date back?
I’ve known Jared for several years now, and we’ve worked on many projects together. I think the fact we work so well together is that it’s a true partnership with mutual respect. We both bring different assets to the table which complement each other, and recognize each other’s strengths and weaknesses.
While we own Traplight Pictures, LLC with our other partner Demtreus Stear, we also do our own projects independent of one another. There is no set rule on how we collaborate, but we definitely have the same interests and will be producing movies together well into the future.
And how do you think this project differed from previous films you’ve done together?
While we’ve worked together on other projects in the past, and some in collaboration with our company, Traplight Pictures, this was the first project that was 100% completely financed and produced by our company. We had no one to answer to but ourselves.
This brought a double-edged sword to the equation. While on the one hand we had complete autonomy to produce the film as we desired, we also were aware we had no safety net – no studio or executive to turn to if we went over budget, and no one to blame but ourselves if the movie fails.
I think the movie still stays within the same body of work we’ve been doing until now, but definitely the movie has a twist. I can’t think of a movie where the killer used water as his primary tool for killing his victims before.
Who knows, maybe we’re inventing a new genre.
Randy Wayne is someone new to the Traplight Media family, I believe? How did he come to play the role?
Jared directed him in the movie Hold Your Breath (2012), so they were friends from before. When it came time to cast Johnny Taylor, his name was one of the first to come up as a possible actor to portray him. We needed someone who could play a normal person on the outside, but with deep trauma on the inside that he tries to hide, but eventually surfaces.
Randy liked the screenplay, and loved the part right away. He brought some great insight to how he would play the role, and he seriously brought the character to life. He did an incredible job.
Did he find some of those ‘drowning’ scenes difficult to film?
You’d have to ask him that question, but I don’t think he did. I think he had a lot of fun, actually. Randy was a trooper from the start. He’s a great guy and he brought 110% to the production. He was never afraid to try things, no matter how crazy or bizarre. He was also always very careful to not really hurt anyone, and considerate of the other actors.
Was everyone a little freaked out by him on the set – especially those damsels in distress?
No, not at all. Randy’s a very kind and funny person, and everyone actually had a lot of fun on set at all times – even during the death scenes.
The film’s title changed -- why was that?
We originally called the movie The Valley Drowner, which was the name the media gives Randy’s character in the movie. When we signed the movie with Artist View Entertainment, they discovered the title did not translate correctly in foreign languages, and it could potentially be a problem with foreign sales. In fact, the word “drowner” is not a real word, as I found out after my own research. It’s only listed in fringe dictionaries, but it’s not in any of the respectable ones – Oxford, Cambridge, Merriam-Webster, etc.
So we had to toss around different title ideas, and Death Pool is the one we eventually went with.
How much say do producers and filmmakers get in a film once it’s been sold to a distributor? Do you have to just let it go and wish it luck?
A movie is typically not sold to distributors -- it’s licensed. Once you let it go, it will play out on its own as per the deal you have with that sales agent or distributor. This is why it is so crucial to make sure you have a good deal in place.
I know too many filmmakers who are so eager to get a “deal,” they will sign the first deal to come along, or they won’t really consider the distributor’s strengths and weaknesses. Then when things go wrong, they can’t figure out why.
There are many variables that can make the difference between a good deal and a bad deal. Making sure those variables are present, and knowing how to gauge them is crucial. That part is my responsibility as executive producer.
Death Pool is out now on DVD and you can order it from Amazon at the following link.
Death Pool DVD
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Tuesday, 27 June 2017
THE GOLF CLUB 2 - Launch Trailer | PS4
Experience golf at its finest in The Golf Club 2, available now on PS4. Play thousands of pre-built courses or create your own, compete in dynamic tournaments, and progress your career by rising the ranks in lush, vibrant settings around the world!
Join and challenge Societies, playing tournaments and earning money to buy into bigger and better clubhouses. The Golf Club 2 also features an improved Course Creator, advanced swing mechanics, and much more.
The Golf Club 2 is available for both PS4 and Xbox One and you can buy from Amazon using the links below that open in a new window
The Golf Club 2 (PS4)
The Golf Club 2 (Xbox One)
ARMS Master Class w/ Mr. Yabuki
Hi, very excited today because we had the privilege of getting a special ARMS training session with the Mr. Yabuki! Mr. Yabuki is the producer of ARMS but you may remember him from the incredible exhibition match during the ARMS tournament at E3 last week. We got the chance to learn some tips and tricks and then we put them to the test with an ARMS rematch. Have you been playing the game? What’s your favorite character and ARM combination? Let us know in the comment section below. As always, thanks so much for watching and we’ll see you next week!
You can buy ARMS for Nintendo Switch now! Best price is Amazon, click the link below (opens in a new window)
Pretty Little Liars Series Finale "Accused in Rosewood" Promo (HD)
Seven seasons of secrets come tumbling out in the two-hour series finale of Freeform’s hit original series “Pretty Little Liars,” airing TUESDAY, JUNE 27 (8:00 – 10:01 p.m. EDT). Immediately following the finale, stars Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Shay Mitchell and Sasha Pieterse, as well as executive producer I. Marlene King, will sit down for an hour-long unbarred and uncensored tell-all after-show to discuss all of the series’ tightly held secrets, behind-the-scenes insights, and top moments. Fans can catch up on all of the drama with an all-day marathon of season seven starting at 11:00 a.m. EDT and running up to the two-hour series finale at 8:00 p.m. EDT.
Jackie Chan's The Foreigner - Trailer
The IRA took his family. The police looked the other way. Now he must get revenge.
The film is directed by Martin Campbell (Casino Royale, GoldenEye), and also stars Katie Leung and Liu Tao.
The film is produced by STX Entertainment and Huayi Brothers Pictures. It is slated for release in China on September 30, 2017, followed by the US release on October 13.
iZombie 3x13 Promo "Looking for Mr. Goodbrain, Part 2" (HD)
iZombie 3x13 "Looking for Mr. Goodbrain, Part 2" Season 3 Episode 13 Promo (Season Finale) - Liv (Rose McIver) uncovers a shocking truth with far-reaching consequences. A reeling Major (Robert Buckley) looks to the future, and Clive (Malcolm Goodwin) gets closure. Meanwhile, Blaine (David Anders) makes a business proposal. Rahul Kohli and Aly Michalka also star. The episode was written by Rob Thomas and directed by Dan Etheridge (#313). Original airdate 6/27/2017.
War for the Planet of the Apes - Trailer 4 & "Bad Ape" Clip
In War for the Planet of the Apes, the third chapter of the critically acclaimed blockbuster franchise, Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet.
Director: Matt Reeves
Cast: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn
Interview with Gabriel Campisi - Producer of Death Pool
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Campisi spent many years dealing in the high-stakes world of motion picture finance, subsequently writing the bestselling The Independent Filmmaker's Guide to Writing a Business Plan for Investors (McFarland Publishers) presently in its second edition.
Campisi studied with UCLA's screenwriting professor Richard Walter, and has written for industry publications and genre magazines, including Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and Fangoria Magazine. He is a partner at Traplight Pictures and a member of the Producers Guild of America (P.G.A.).
Gabriel joins us today to talk about Death Pool
How did you get into producing, Gabriel?
I started making movies around the age of 8, when I discovered my father’s Super-8mm movie camera. Star Wars came out around the same time, and I remember experimenting with stop-motion animation. Of course, I didn’t have a clue what I was doing at the time, but I just knew it was something I really enjoyed. I started shooting more elaborate “movies” over the next few years and eventually shot award-winning short films.
As I got older, the natural progression of “making movies” led to handling the productions from the ground up, and that meant putting on the producer’s hat.
Do you find producing more interesting than directing?
I find both positions equally exciting and challenging. They each have their own distinct set of nuances and rewards, but as producer you’re more in charge of the production, and there are a lot more responsibilities involved.
I enjoy the creativity involved with directing. Right now I have too many projects I’m dealing with as writer and producer, and not enough peace of mind to take on the responsibilities of a director, but it’s something I will be going back to again soon.
And what about on Death Pool, what were your main responsibilities?
On Death Pool, I had all the responsibilities inherent in any production to contend with. From preparation and pre-production to post-production and delivery of the finished movie to our sales agent and distributors.
Making sure the project stayed within budget and on schedule was always a dominating factor, as well as making sure the director Jared Cohn could get all the shots he needed to bring the screenplay to life.
Safety was also an issue, since we were dealing with a lot of water and drownings. As producer, you always want to make sure nobody gets hurt in any way, so that often means jumping in and saying, “Sorry, we can’t do this.” No shot is worth someone getting hurt.
Luckily, we had a great crew and great actors, and things went very smooth.
What was your toughest day, as a producer, on Death Pool?
I think the first day is always the toughest on any movie. It’s also the most exciting, but the first day is when all the wrinkles are fresh and need to get ironed out. Cast and crew learn to work together, and everyone sort of has to feel each other out and learn each other’s personalities, strengths and weaknesses.
A good producer must possess good diplomacy skills and know how to deal with different character types – and believe me, you see every character trait imaginable on a movie set!
Like I said before, though, we had an amazing cast and crew, and they made the entire production fun and laid back.
In terms of casting or creative choices, were there ever disagreements between you and director Jared Cohn?
Jared and I are best friends, first and foremost. As business partners, we equally respect one another, which is fundamental to the success of any creative and business relationship. For this reason, it’s very rare that we disagree on things. However, if we do, we merely discuss the issue at hand, point out the pros and cons, and either compromise or convince the other to our point of view.
The casting on Death Pool was spot-on perfect. Randy Wayne, Demetreus Stear and Sara Lane are amazing and incredible performers, and they brought life to the fictional characters. So did all the other actors.
Was the film inspired by a real-life case?
There were some stories in the newspapers many years ago about some drownings in the San Fernando Valley that were viewed as suspicious and deliberate, and were never solved by the police. At the same time, there was a guy who was arrested for drowning a victim in the same area, and the question arose: could he be responsible for these other drownings?
Although there was never any formal connection between the events, and a serial killer was never declared by authorities, Jared used these elements as the basis for the screenplay.
The original title of the movie was “The Valley Drowner.” But apparently the title didn’t translate well in other languages, so our distributor strongly recommended we change the name.
Any of those death scenes disturbing to film?
Everything in a movie is make-believe, and there are many people standing around the set, so it’s not as disturbing as seeing the finished project unfold on the screen. However, there was always some form on anxiety while shooting the drownings, because the actors really got into their scenes. For a split second you could suspend disbelief and just say, “Wow,” because you know how real it all looked.
Why was MTI Home Video the right home for this one?
MTI has been around since 1984, so they really know what they’re doing. They have broad experience with genre movies, including horrors and thrillers. They have a vast library of movies, with connections to every outlet imaginable, and a very intelligent staff that runs the operation.
The same goes for Artist View Entertainment, our sales company. Scott Jones, the CEO, is a genuinely nice person and really knows the industry. It was his idea to go to MTI, and I couldn’t be happier.
Can you tell us what’s next for you?
We’re prepping another movie through Traplight Pictures, but I’ve been busy writing a new book tentatively titled Paradigm Shift: The New Hollywood for Independent Filmmakers.
The finance models Hollywood has been using for the past few decades are changing. There are new players in town (i.e., Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, etc.) that are shaking things up and changing how audiences watch scripted entertainment. This change has affected how money changes hands, and a lot of the money pots that used to help finance companies in the past are no longer viable. My new book discusses all this, and I’m supplementing it with interviews with industry executives and producers, like I did with my last two books.
I’m also working on a project called Damnation Come, which hopefully everyone will hear more about soon.
Death Pool is out now on DVD and you can order it from Amazon at the following link.
Death Pool DVD
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Interview with Tracey Birdsall The star of Rogue Warrior : Robot Fighter
Is there any interesting story about how you got involved in Rogue Warrior: Robot Fighter?
Actually meeting with Director Neil Johnson was an interesting time in my life. It was a moment in time, so much like thousands of others – you meet a director and sit down and discuss your careers. You speak of what’s important to you, what your approach and direction is, and you see if it’s a good fit – much like dating. The difference with Neil was that we were both so impressed by our love of our craft, our painstaking stop-at-nothing approach. The rest is history. The best… yet to come.
Has being in an action sci-fi movie been a goal of yours?
I’m not brave enough to make specific goals within a certain genre; moreover, I make career goals and strive to always make each project better than the last. I research the character both on the page and in my mind to see what I can make of it – if there’s any brilliance I can bring to it. That said, I’m kind of an action chick in real life. I like pushing myself physically to the extremes. It kind of makes sense for me to do sci-fi (my favorite genre) and action (my physical way and my other favorite genre). It was never planned that way, but I see how I got here. It all started with my tomboy nature… In many ways, doing Rogue Warrior demonstrated that my “child self” was okay – that growing up being a tomboy – can pay off. That was huge for me as the youngest of three sisters (and the only tomboy.)
How did you transform yourself, mentally and physically, to play the role of Sienna?
I put on about 10-15 pounds of muscle to play Sienna. I trained even harder, ate even more, strategically balanced my protein intake and physical output to get into optimal shape for the role. It was kind of tricky, as Sienna’s journey has a past that involves her more physical nature – so I had to take that into consideration when preparing her physically. She had to be not just capable of the action, but also very womanly – as the reveal would expose – I had to take everything that she was and everything that she would become – into consideration. Mentally? I had to just “let go.” Mentally Sienna was a bit of a mess. She didn’t realize her own reality as she had memory loss from an accident – which later exposes itself to be purposeful misinformation.
Though an entertaining movie, would you suggest there’s also a ‘message’ to the film?
It’s a film of persistence, defiance, strength and overcoming one’s own limits. It’s a film of female empowerment, lack of sexual identity and understanding, realization of one’s self, and acceptance of one’s vulnerabilities whether due to family, self-identity, or situational. There’s a message of persistence, undeniable self-worth, and the constant questioning of what would happen if? …Very much like real life.
What interested Neil Johnson in telling this story?
Neil has quite a curious mind! He delves deep into science and science fiction – oftentimes looking past what the viewer knowingly realizes he is viewing. He tells stories meant to be re-watched and appreciated at whole new levels. Rogue Warrior was a story that was morphed from a previous script he wrote – morphed to fit the current needs of society and the market… and also that of its characters.
What kind of research did you both do into A.I, if any?
I grew up with a realization of Artificial Intelligence as my father worked both as the President of PowerCon (the largest Power Electronics Convention in the world at the time) and in consulting arenas involving the chips for the Stealth Bomber (amongst other things). Robotics was a part of my world long before computing was a “thing” for the public at large. My fascination with Artificial Intelligence (between this and being a sci-fi geek) made it where it was only natural for me to be not only interested in – but fascinated in – A.I. It was already an extreme awareness.
Are you going to stick to this genre? Or try something completely different next?
I was the lead in two comedies and two sci-fi films this year. I’m going to stick to doing amazing films with character-driven arcs - within all genres. Although sci-fi is my favourite, it’s important to work across the realms and genres in order to continue to stay relevant and grow within oneself. I’m a serious actor. I can’t get pigeonholed. I see relief in genre switching.
ROGUE WARRIOR : ROBOT FIGHTER is out now in theaters and on DVD August 15, 2017
Pre-Order now from Amazon at the following link
Rogue Warrior: Robot Fighter
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The Night Shift 4x02 Promo "Off The Rails" (HD)
The Night Shift 4x02 "Off The Rails" Season 4 Episode 2 Promo - After performing a daring on-site rescue to save a teenage girl, Drew (Brendan Fehr) is forced to re-evaluate his priorities as a new father. Back at the hospital, the ER is flooded with mass casualty victims from an amusement park disaster. Hoping to get Paul (Robert Bailey Jr.) back on staff, Jordan (Jill Flint) facilitates a rapprochement between Paul and his father (guest star James McDaniel). Meanwhile, Scott (Scott Wolf) pursues a more active role in the hospital. Kenny (JR Lemon) tries to put Cain (guest star Mark Consuelos) in his place, but Cain's deft handling of an emergency shows Kenny that he may have bit off more than he can chew. Tanaya Beatty also stars.
Bat-Signal lit up for Adam West
LA City Hall lights up with Bat-Signal in tribute to "Batman" actor Adam West - Burt 'Robin' Ward pays tribute to his late colleague. (June 16)
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