Adapted from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings book series, Peter Jackson created one of the most epic film franchises that masterfully captures the source material’s immersive world and multi-layered characters. The film’s core has the timeless themes of heroism, battles against overwhelming evil, and an epic journey of human experience. The epic saga features one of the most chilling battle scenes in Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, The Battle of Helm Deep.
Sir Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood in Lord of the Rings
However, things did not go well when Barrie Osborne was forced to share a message with the filmmaker when he was creating the legendary moment of the film. This resulted in Jackson bursting out in rage, as talking to the film’s executive over the film’s budget was the least significant task for him, at that point of time.
Sir Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood in Lord of the Rings
However, things did not go well when Barrie Osborne was forced to share a message with the filmmaker when he was creating the legendary moment of the film. This resulted in Jackson bursting out in rage, as talking to the film’s executive over the film’s budget was the least significant task for him, at that point of time.
- 5/10/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
The Lord of the Rings is unarguably one of the most popular lores in the history of entertainment, massively loved and approved by both fans and critics. Based on the novel series of the same name, the $5.8 billion trilogy shouts one too many reasons for fans to love it, from its breathtaking storylines brought to life to the tremendous portrayal of all the characters.
The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
But those aren’t the only reasons to love the widely successful franchise, for there is one even more commendable reason why the Lotr saga deserves all the love it can get: The fact that the infamous former film producer Harvey Weinstein actually demanded a big, fat paycheck for the live-action lore, but the franchise bluntly refused to pay him the same!
The Lord of the Rings Didn’t Fall Prey to Harvey Weinstein’s Paycheck Demands
Back when The Lord of the Rings...
The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
But those aren’t the only reasons to love the widely successful franchise, for there is one even more commendable reason why the Lotr saga deserves all the love it can get: The fact that the infamous former film producer Harvey Weinstein actually demanded a big, fat paycheck for the live-action lore, but the franchise bluntly refused to pay him the same!
The Lord of the Rings Didn’t Fall Prey to Harvey Weinstein’s Paycheck Demands
Back when The Lord of the Rings...
- 5/10/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The term “gaslighting” has come to describe someone who uses manipulation and lies to gain psychological control; the terminology has gained popularity over the past few years, but its origin dates back nearly 100 years to a British play by Patrick Hamilton, “Gas Light.” In 1940, a British film adaptation was released, and four years after that, MGM produced a version that resulted in the first Oscar victory for a three-time winner, the film debut of a screen legend and a memorable storyline that remains part of our culture eight decades later. On May 4, 1944, “Gaslight” had its premiere, and it remains as haunting and thrilling as ever. Read on for more about the “Gaslight” 80th anniversary.
In “Gaslight,” which is set in 1875, Ingrid Bergman portrays Paula Alquist Anton, an orphan who had been raised by her aunt, a famous and wealthy opera singer, who had been brutally murdered years before by an unknown intruder.
In “Gaslight,” which is set in 1875, Ingrid Bergman portrays Paula Alquist Anton, an orphan who had been raised by her aunt, a famous and wealthy opera singer, who had been brutally murdered years before by an unknown intruder.
- 5/4/2024
- by Susan Pennington
- Gold Derby
In step with Infrared’s goal of building a dynamic supplier of mid-budget mainstream genre titles with franchise potential, Drew Simon has hit the ground running at the FilmNation-owned production label.
Since Infrared launched in November 2022 the president of production has announced two features, with principal photography on the first, the high-concept action title Novocaine starring Jack Quaid of Amazon Studios series The Boys, underway in Cape Town, South Africa.
Paramount snapped up worldwide rights after FilmNation launched sales at AFM last year and has set a March 14, 2025 release date. Robert Olsen and Dan Berk co-direct the story of a...
Since Infrared launched in November 2022 the president of production has announced two features, with principal photography on the first, the high-concept action title Novocaine starring Jack Quaid of Amazon Studios series The Boys, underway in Cape Town, South Africa.
Paramount snapped up worldwide rights after FilmNation launched sales at AFM last year and has set a March 14, 2025 release date. Robert Olsen and Dan Berk co-direct the story of a...
- 4/25/2024
- ScreenDaily
In step with the goal of building a dynamic supplier of mid-budget mainstream genre titles with franchise potential, Drew Simon has hit the ground running at the FilmNation-owned production label.
Since Infrared launched in November 2022 the president of production has announced two features, with production on the first, the high-concept action title Novocaine starring Jack Quaid of Amazon Studios series The Boys, underway in Cape Town, South Africa.
Paramount snapped up worldwide rights after FilmNation launched sales at AFM last year and has set a March 14, 2025 release date. Robert Olsen and Dan Berk co-direct the story of a bank executive...
Since Infrared launched in November 2022 the president of production has announced two features, with production on the first, the high-concept action title Novocaine starring Jack Quaid of Amazon Studios series The Boys, underway in Cape Town, South Africa.
Paramount snapped up worldwide rights after FilmNation launched sales at AFM last year and has set a March 14, 2025 release date. Robert Olsen and Dan Berk co-direct the story of a bank executive...
- 4/25/2024
- ScreenDaily
The Lord Of The Rings trilogy films of the 2000s won fans’ hearts across the globe. While the story was already popular among readers of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy adventure books, the films introduced the epic Middle Earth saga to millions more.
They also made director Peter Jackson and lead actor Elijah Wood, household names. However, many are unaware that at a point, the trilogy’s visionary director had almost been cut out of the project. The Lord Of The Rings trilogy was almost doomed when Harvey Weinstein’s Miramax held its film rights.
Screenshot from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Production Diary | Peter Jackson – YouTube Harvey Weinstein Continually Threatened to Fire The Lord Of The Rings Director
The Lord Of The Rings’ Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson and disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein’s vision for the epic fantasy saga’s big-screen adaptation could not be more different. The...
They also made director Peter Jackson and lead actor Elijah Wood, household names. However, many are unaware that at a point, the trilogy’s visionary director had almost been cut out of the project. The Lord Of The Rings trilogy was almost doomed when Harvey Weinstein’s Miramax held its film rights.
Screenshot from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Production Diary | Peter Jackson – YouTube Harvey Weinstein Continually Threatened to Fire The Lord Of The Rings Director
The Lord Of The Rings’ Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson and disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein’s vision for the epic fantasy saga’s big-screen adaptation could not be more different. The...
- 4/7/2024
- by Disha Kandpal
- FandomWire
Netflix is continuing to roll out its celebration of iconic films, this time turning the page to 1984.
As part of the streaming platform’s “Milestone Movies: The Anniversary Collection,” Netflix has unveiled the 1984 films celebrating their 40-year anniversary in 2024 with classics like “Footloose” and “Sixteen Candles” alongside Oscar contenders “Amadeus” and “Iceman.”
The Milestone Movies hail from Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, and Sony — the distributors that license content to Netflix.
Starting today, April 1, 2024, Netflix subscribers can revisit Brian de Palma’s erotic noir “Body Double” and Kevin Bacon’s breakout performance in “Footloose.” How about a double feature? There’s also “Repo Man” and “Beverly Hills Cop,” streaming just in time for franchise reboot “Beverly Hills Cop: Axle F” out this summer.
In addition to the cinematic celebrations in your Netflix queue, in-person special screenings of select films will continue at the Paris Theater in New York and Los Angeles...
As part of the streaming platform’s “Milestone Movies: The Anniversary Collection,” Netflix has unveiled the 1984 films celebrating their 40-year anniversary in 2024 with classics like “Footloose” and “Sixteen Candles” alongside Oscar contenders “Amadeus” and “Iceman.”
The Milestone Movies hail from Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, and Sony — the distributors that license content to Netflix.
Starting today, April 1, 2024, Netflix subscribers can revisit Brian de Palma’s erotic noir “Body Double” and Kevin Bacon’s breakout performance in “Footloose.” How about a double feature? There’s also “Repo Man” and “Beverly Hills Cop,” streaming just in time for franchise reboot “Beverly Hills Cop: Axle F” out this summer.
In addition to the cinematic celebrations in your Netflix queue, in-person special screenings of select films will continue at the Paris Theater in New York and Los Angeles...
- 4/1/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The producers at New Line Cinema had the opening fatality of Final Destination 3 in their back pocket well before the movie’s 2006 premiere. In fact, talks of a deadly theme park ride made the rounds before creative partners James Wong and Glen Morgan returned to write the script. After the disappointing return on 2003’s Willard, New Line wanted something thrilling for its next horror project. A “roller coaster” movie, as New Line founder Robert Shaye put it. Like-minded Richard Brener is also owed some credit; the executive producer apparently was on the same wavelength after brainstorming ideas — initially anything big and transportational, such as boats and trains — for the intended conclusion of this franchise. However, the overwhelming box-office numbers steered the original plan off course and Death lived on to kill another day.
In the Final Destination franchise, the race for survival is breakneck. There is next to no...
In the Final Destination franchise, the race for survival is breakneck. There is next to no...
- 2/9/2024
- by Paul Lê
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Brat TV, the Gen Z studio behind digital series like Chicken Girls, has acquired Crypt TV, a similar company in the horror space.
The acquisition marks another expansion for Brat TV, which launched its flagship channel in 2016, and now includes Past Your Bedtime, a video podcast network, and an influencer marketing division called Beeline Talent. Counting more than five million subscribers on YouTube, Brat TV also operates channels on streaming services like Samsung, Tubi and Roku, and partners with advertisers like Lego, Mars-Wrigley and Disney. Last year, the company’s video podcast with Drew Afualo, The Comment Section, was licensed exclusively by Spotify. Snapchat, meanwhile, chose Beeline Talent as one of its launch partners for its Collab Studio. With the acquisition of Crypt TV, the company will broaden its digital footprint to new audiences in different genres.
Founded in 2015, Crypt TV amassed over 10 million fans across YouTube and Facebook...
The acquisition marks another expansion for Brat TV, which launched its flagship channel in 2016, and now includes Past Your Bedtime, a video podcast network, and an influencer marketing division called Beeline Talent. Counting more than five million subscribers on YouTube, Brat TV also operates channels on streaming services like Samsung, Tubi and Roku, and partners with advertisers like Lego, Mars-Wrigley and Disney. Last year, the company’s video podcast with Drew Afualo, The Comment Section, was licensed exclusively by Spotify. Snapchat, meanwhile, chose Beeline Talent as one of its launch partners for its Collab Studio. With the acquisition of Crypt TV, the company will broaden its digital footprint to new audiences in different genres.
Founded in 2015, Crypt TV amassed over 10 million fans across YouTube and Facebook...
- 1/11/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The 1994 horror movie "Wes Craven's New Nightmare" was the seventh film in the "Nightmare on Elm Street" series, and featured one of the cleverest conceits for a horror sequel. The vicious supernatural serial killer Freddy Krueger — able to kill his victims from inside their dreams — somehow escaped the surly bounds of fiction and began stalking the actors and filmmakers who made the original "The Nightmare on Elm Street" a decade prior. Heather Langenkamp appears as herself, as does Robert Englund, John Saxon, Craven, and New Line Cinema bigwig Robert Shaye. Langenkamp did have a young child in 1994 — her late son Daniel Atticus Anderson was born in 1991 — but in the movie, Langenkamp's child was named Jacob and played by actor Miko Hughes.
Prior to "New Nightmare," the "Nightmare on Elm Street" series had become increasingly outlandish and cartoony. Freddy was no longer a menacing murderer, but a comedic supervillain who dispatched his victims in creative,...
Prior to "New Nightmare," the "Nightmare on Elm Street" series had become increasingly outlandish and cartoony. Freddy was no longer a menacing murderer, but a comedic supervillain who dispatched his victims in creative,...
- 10/30/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
John Waters was delighted that he’s “closer to the gutter than ever” as his name was added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday.
In his acceptance speech, Waters said that the Walk of Fame was the first landmark he saw when he got to Los Angeles.
“After driving across the country with David Locke, I got out of my vehicle in 1970 at Hollywood and Vine, darted across the street and got a jaywalking ticket,” he recalled. “The first one — and I never looked back.”
Waters’ star is located outside of the Larry Edmunds Bookshop on Hollywood Blvd. and N. Cherokee Ave. Waters said bookstore, which specializes in literature about film and showbiz history, is his favorite spot on the famous street.
The Walk of Fame event, which was sponsored by Outfest, came alongside the newly opened Academy Museum exhibit “John Waters: Pope of Trash,” which looks back...
In his acceptance speech, Waters said that the Walk of Fame was the first landmark he saw when he got to Los Angeles.
“After driving across the country with David Locke, I got out of my vehicle in 1970 at Hollywood and Vine, darted across the street and got a jaywalking ticket,” he recalled. “The first one — and I never looked back.”
Waters’ star is located outside of the Larry Edmunds Bookshop on Hollywood Blvd. and N. Cherokee Ave. Waters said bookstore, which specializes in literature about film and showbiz history, is his favorite spot on the famous street.
The Walk of Fame event, which was sponsored by Outfest, came alongside the newly opened Academy Museum exhibit “John Waters: Pope of Trash,” which looks back...
- 9/19/2023
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
“I’ve been guarding my gate for a long time, bitch!” This is one of many wholesome one liners Freddy Krueger drops in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master. And when we’re here talking about the 35th anniversary of the fourth film of the franchise? He’s right.
And The Dream Master only gets better with age.
An inexperienced but hungry young director in Renny Harlin facing a rushed production, a producer (Robert Shaye) understandably skeptical of Harlin’s abilities, and a (very apropos for the 35th anniversary) writer’s strike causing the entire production to basically “run and gun” the whole shoot. Not exactly the perfect breeding ground for the biggest box office return of the franchise to that point and one of the most rewatchable films of the franchise. Yet, it happened.
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves and pretend The Dream Master was without blemishes.
And The Dream Master only gets better with age.
An inexperienced but hungry young director in Renny Harlin facing a rushed production, a producer (Robert Shaye) understandably skeptical of Harlin’s abilities, and a (very apropos for the 35th anniversary) writer’s strike causing the entire production to basically “run and gun” the whole shoot. Not exactly the perfect breeding ground for the biggest box office return of the franchise to that point and one of the most rewatchable films of the franchise. Yet, it happened.
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves and pretend The Dream Master was without blemishes.
- 9/14/2023
- by Mike Holtz
- bloody-disgusting.com
Urban Exploring Horror Black Mold Reveals Trailer: "Photographer Brooke and her pal Tanner (Andrew Bailes) sneak into abandoned, off-limits buildings for the sake of their art and also the adrenaline rush. But when the daredevil pair break into their holy grail - Franklin Hill, a large facility with a history – they encounter a dangerously paranoid squatter who holds them captive. The longer their attacker keeps them there, the more it becomes clear there’s something else profoundly wrong with the place as dangers surface at the intersection of artistic pursuits and internal sabotage
The film won Best Indie Feature at this year’s Panic Fest in the US and Agnes Albright was also named Best Actress.
Black Mold is a Head Trauma Production, in association with The Line Film Co. and Shatterglass Films. It was produced by Sarah Sharp, Jen Shelby, Robert Patrick Stern, and Iman Sharabash, with Jill Gevargizian,...
The film won Best Indie Feature at this year’s Panic Fest in the US and Agnes Albright was also named Best Actress.
Black Mold is a Head Trauma Production, in association with The Line Film Co. and Shatterglass Films. It was produced by Sarah Sharp, Jen Shelby, Robert Patrick Stern, and Iman Sharabash, with Jill Gevargizian,...
- 8/29/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
New York: Following a sold-out, award-winning Hollywood production of Tripping on Life, legendary, Emmy-winning actress Lin Shaye is bringing her solo show to New York City. Directed by Robert Galinsky, Tripping on Life will begin previews on September 8 before its opening night on Monday, September 18, at 6:30 Pm. It will run through October 8, 2023 at Theatre Row, located at 410 West 42 Street.
Tripping on Life is executive produced by Robert Shaye. Robert is the founder of New Line Cinema and was its CEO for many years. He and his company are responsible for some of the most successful franchises in film history, including “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Lord of the Rings.
Lin Shaye is known for her roles in such iconic films as Insidious, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Dumb & Dumber, Kingpin, and There’s Something About Mary, Shaye aims to mesmerize audiences with her unflinching portrayal of a woman...
Tripping on Life is executive produced by Robert Shaye. Robert is the founder of New Line Cinema and was its CEO for many years. He and his company are responsible for some of the most successful franchises in film history, including “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Lord of the Rings.
Lin Shaye is known for her roles in such iconic films as Insidious, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Dumb & Dumber, Kingpin, and There’s Something About Mary, Shaye aims to mesmerize audiences with her unflinching portrayal of a woman...
- 8/18/2023
- by Stephen Nepa
- Age of the Nerd
Seven months after landing the coveted top jobs at Warner Bros Motion Picture studios, co-chairpersons Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy were bestowed with the PGA Milestone award Saturday night. The pair paid respect for their mega industry mentors; remembered emotionally their cinematic New York City and New Jersey youths; and gave a shoutout to their new boss, Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav.
“I see I’ve entered the twilight portion of my career where they start giving you body-of-work awards … sort of like getting that AARP mailer for the first time. Sorry to have dragged you into this, Pam. Pam is way younger than I am, as you can all see,” De Luca joked soon after taking the stage after Ron Howard’s warm introduction to the packed crowd at the Beverly Hilton.
Related: 2023 PGA Awards – Deadline’s Full Coverage
“As studio heads, they quietly revolutionized industry practices,...
“I see I’ve entered the twilight portion of my career where they start giving you body-of-work awards … sort of like getting that AARP mailer for the first time. Sorry to have dragged you into this, Pam. Pam is way younger than I am, as you can all see,” De Luca joked soon after taking the stage after Ron Howard’s warm introduction to the packed crowd at the Beverly Hilton.
Related: 2023 PGA Awards – Deadline’s Full Coverage
“As studio heads, they quietly revolutionized industry practices,...
- 2/26/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
A new episode of the Best Horror Movie You Never Saw video series has just been released, and in this one we’re looking back at the 1982 slasher Alone in the Dark (buy it Here), a movie that hasn’t reached enough genre fans despite the fact that it has an awesome cast: Jack Palance! Donald Pleasence! Martin Landau! To find out all about Alone in the Dark, check out the video embedded above.
Directed by future A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy’s Revenge and The Hidden director Jack Sholder, who also wrote the screenplay with Michael Harrpster and New Line Cinema founder Robert Shaye, Alone in the Dark has the following synopsis: When benign psychiatrist Dr. Leo Bain hires Dan Potter as his new mental hospital assistant, four violent psychotic inmates see the newcomer as a threat to their security. Convinced that Potter has killed Bain,...
Directed by future A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy’s Revenge and The Hidden director Jack Sholder, who also wrote the screenplay with Michael Harrpster and New Line Cinema founder Robert Shaye, Alone in the Dark has the following synopsis: When benign psychiatrist Dr. Leo Bain hires Dan Potter as his new mental hospital assistant, four violent psychotic inmates see the newcomer as a threat to their security. Convinced that Potter has killed Bain,...
- 2/9/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
In the wake of the breathtaking Avatar: The Way of Water soaring past the 2 billion global gross mark, the James Cameron-directed epic scored a best picture nomination, along with noms for production design, sound and visual effects. The snub of Cameron’s monumental achievement in the best director category continues the franchise’s complex relationship with Oscar.
Related Story Oscar Nominations: The Complete List Of Nominees Related Story 'Top Gun: Maverick' Lands Best Picture Nom & Five Others; No Tom Cruise Acting Nom But A Nod For Bringing Moviegoing Back From Pandemic Related Story 'Avatar: The Way Of Water' Swims Past 2B Worldwide; Chinese New Year Kicks Off & 'Puss 2' Nears 300M Global – International Box Office
Cameron surely breathed a sigh of relief when the film performed as robustly as he hoped it would, clearing the way for three or four sequels as Avatar is set...
Related Story Oscar Nominations: The Complete List Of Nominees Related Story 'Top Gun: Maverick' Lands Best Picture Nom & Five Others; No Tom Cruise Acting Nom But A Nod For Bringing Moviegoing Back From Pandemic Related Story 'Avatar: The Way Of Water' Swims Past 2B Worldwide; Chinese New Year Kicks Off & 'Puss 2' Nears 300M Global – International Box Office
Cameron surely breathed a sigh of relief when the film performed as robustly as he hoped it would, clearing the way for three or four sequels as Avatar is set...
- 1/24/2023
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedian Jonah Ray discusses his favorite year in cinema (1994) with Josh Olson and Joe Dante.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Airport (1970)
Airport 1975 (1975)
Airport ’77 (1977)
Airplane! (1980)
Basket Case (1982)
Destroy All Neighbors (Tbd)
Satanic Hispanics (2022)
Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022)
Black Christmas (1974) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s franchise power rankings
Tales From The Crypt (1972)
Donnie Darko (2001)
Pooka! (2018)
Pooka Lives! (2020)
Harvey (1950) – Joe Dante’s trailer commentary
Ed Wood (1994)
Black Dynamite (2009)
Bride Of The Monster (1955) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s review
Glen Or Glenda (1953)
Plan 9 From Outer Space (1957)
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Frankenweenie (2012)
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Dumb And Dumber (1994)
Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery (1997)
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
The Mask (1994)
Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994)
Scream (1996)
Evil Laugh (1986)
The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Clerks (1994)
The Search For One-Eye Jimmy (1994)
Cabin Boy (1994)
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
Scary Movie 4...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Airport (1970)
Airport 1975 (1975)
Airport ’77 (1977)
Airplane! (1980)
Basket Case (1982)
Destroy All Neighbors (Tbd)
Satanic Hispanics (2022)
Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022)
Black Christmas (1974) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s franchise power rankings
Tales From The Crypt (1972)
Donnie Darko (2001)
Pooka! (2018)
Pooka Lives! (2020)
Harvey (1950) – Joe Dante’s trailer commentary
Ed Wood (1994)
Black Dynamite (2009)
Bride Of The Monster (1955) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s review
Glen Or Glenda (1953)
Plan 9 From Outer Space (1957)
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Frankenweenie (2012)
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Dumb And Dumber (1994)
Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery (1997)
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
The Mask (1994)
Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994)
Scream (1996)
Evil Laugh (1986)
The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Clerks (1994)
The Search For One-Eye Jimmy (1994)
Cabin Boy (1994)
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
Scary Movie 4...
- 1/17/2023
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
It's fair to say that Mike Myers has struggled to find an audience in recent years. If 2022's "The Pentaverate" is anything to go by, relevancy isn't exactly Myers' strong point. Not that his Netflix series was without its charms, it's just the Canadian had a major moment in the '90s when his farcical shenanigans went over much better than they do today. In fact, Myers had a legendary run during that decade, making arguably the most successful "Saturday Night Live" spin-off franchise with "Wayne's World" and going on to create a cultural phenomenon with his spy spoof "Austin Powers."
The 1997 comedy remains one of my personal favorites simply because it's unapologetically ridiculous and over-the-top in its skewering of my homeland's pop cultural history. The "Austin Powers" films most obviously parodies James Bond, but Myers, who was raised by Liverpudlian parents in Toronto, takes his cues from a wide...
The 1997 comedy remains one of my personal favorites simply because it's unapologetically ridiculous and over-the-top in its skewering of my homeland's pop cultural history. The "Austin Powers" films most obviously parodies James Bond, but Myers, who was raised by Liverpudlian parents in Toronto, takes his cues from a wide...
- 1/16/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Responding to the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s’ urgent call for help to stay in business, several industry leaders and organizations have stepped up — but not nearly as many as are needed to keep Hollywood’s 101-year-old charity afloat. MPTF hopes to raise at least 300,000 in its star-studded first telethon, which will air December 10 on Ktla in Los Angeles.
Hit by a “perfect storm” of rising expenses and declining revenue during the Covid pandemic, the MPTF said in October that it was facing its “imminent demise” and the very real prospect of closing its doors and going out of business by the end of 2022 unless it received 10 million-12 million in cash donations by the end of the year to meet its bank line compliance and continue ongoing operations.
Related Story MPTF Facing "Imminent Demise" & Prospect Of Going Out Of Business By Year’s End Unless It Raises 10 Million-12 Million Soon...
Hit by a “perfect storm” of rising expenses and declining revenue during the Covid pandemic, the MPTF said in October that it was facing its “imminent demise” and the very real prospect of closing its doors and going out of business by the end of 2022 unless it received 10 million-12 million in cash donations by the end of the year to meet its bank line compliance and continue ongoing operations.
Related Story MPTF Facing "Imminent Demise" & Prospect Of Going Out Of Business By Year’s End Unless It Raises 10 Million-12 Million Soon...
- 12/2/2022
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
"The Mask" remains a fan-favorite Jim Carrey comedy — but it could have been a very different movie. The project started life as an adaptation of an ultra-violent Dark Horse comic book in which the central character unleashes wave after wave of brutality on his enemies. Obviously New Line, the studio behind "The Mask," knew that approach wasn't going to work for their attempt to cross over into mainstream movies with the biggest budget project they'd yet produced. And so, the more sanitized version we all know and love was conceived.
Director Chuck Russell had always envisioned Carrey for the lead role. There was literally no one in Hollywood who could handle the physicality the part demanded. Playing the charming but down-on-his-luck pushover Stanley Ipkiss, Carrey's character would of course transform into the outlandish titular hero, whose dynamic antics were based on Tex Avery cartoons. But casting his love interest, Tina Carlyle,...
Director Chuck Russell had always envisioned Carrey for the lead role. There was literally no one in Hollywood who could handle the physicality the part demanded. Playing the charming but down-on-his-luck pushover Stanley Ipkiss, Carrey's character would of course transform into the outlandish titular hero, whose dynamic antics were based on Tex Avery cartoons. But casting his love interest, Tina Carlyle,...
- 12/2/2022
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Wes Craven had fallen on hard times, both personally and professionally, before he had the biggest hit of his pre-"Scream" career and kicked off a new slasher movie franchise with "A Nightmare on Elm Street." After establishing himself as a horror director to watch with "The Last House on the Left" and "The Hills Have Eyes" in the 1970s, Craven faced a couple of setbacks. While not an outright commercial disaster, his third film, "Deadly Blessing," only grossed 8 million on a 2.5 million budget, according to Box Office Mojo. It fared poor critically, and his fourth film, the DC Comics adaptation, "Swamp Thing," also received mixed reviews.
While there's not much data on hand for the theatrical intake of "Swamp Thing" via Box Office Mojo or The Numbers, it sounds like it wasn't a win for Craven, either — and certainly not in the same category of runaway success as "A Nightmare on Elm Street...
While there's not much data on hand for the theatrical intake of "Swamp Thing" via Box Office Mojo or The Numbers, it sounds like it wasn't a win for Craven, either — and certainly not in the same category of runaway success as "A Nightmare on Elm Street...
- 10/14/2022
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
With The Rings of Power doing great numbers on Amazon, The Lord of the Rings is experiencing a resurgence. The mixed reaction to The Hobbit trilogy has largely faded and fans are ready to return to Middle-earth. While the first and best source for the enthusiasm garnered by the new series must be J.R.R. Tolkien‘s original books, there’s no denying that The Rings of Power would not enjoy its current level of prestige were it not for The Lord of the Rings trilogy from director Peter Jackson. The movies took a beloved but notoriously unfilmable series of books, filled with strange fantasy races, lost languages, epic battles, and an omnipotent singing hippie, and made them into crowd-pleasing adventures for audiences of all ages.
But it almost fell apart, right at a crucial moment. The studio initially showed remarkable confidence in Jackson’s talents, greenlighting three huge movies to be shot consecutively.
But it almost fell apart, right at a crucial moment. The studio initially showed remarkable confidence in Jackson’s talents, greenlighting three huge movies to be shot consecutively.
- 10/13/2022
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
A new "Black Adam" preview arrives.
New Line could have made an "Iron Man" movie.
The "Constantine" and "Madame X" shows are looking for a new home.
"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" may not be released in France.
All that and more!
Marvel Comics Is Bringing Its Spooky Heroes To The Party With Crypt Of Shadows
Marvel Comics is getting in on the Halloween spirit this year with a new anthology comic, "Crypt of Shadows" #1. The book is set to feature tales from the spookiest characters in the Marvel universe, including Morbius, Werewolf by Night, Moon Knight,...
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
A new "Black Adam" preview arrives.
New Line could have made an "Iron Man" movie.
The "Constantine" and "Madame X" shows are looking for a new home.
"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" may not be released in France.
All that and more!
Marvel Comics Is Bringing Its Spooky Heroes To The Party With Crypt Of Shadows
Marvel Comics is getting in on the Halloween spirit this year with a new anthology comic, "Crypt of Shadows" #1. The book is set to feature tales from the spookiest characters in the Marvel universe, including Morbius, Werewolf by Night, Moon Knight,...
- 9/20/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
FilmNation Entertainment today announced the launch of Infrared, a new film production label that will look to finance and produce mainstream films with franchise potential, producing three to four mid-to-high level budget films each year across the action, thriller, comedy and sci-fi genres.
The label will be led by President of Production Drew Simon, who reports to FilmNation Entertainment CEO Glen Basner. In his role, he will oversee all elements of the label’s films, from development through production, while managing the label’s team.
Simon has hired Sam Speiser as Infrared’s Vice President of Production, with Speiser to support him in overseeing all stages of project development and production. She will be responsible for sourcing and vetting new material, helping to build Infrared’s ongoing slate of films, and managing feature film projects through their complete lifecycles.
“I am thrilled to move forward with this exciting new strategic...
The label will be led by President of Production Drew Simon, who reports to FilmNation Entertainment CEO Glen Basner. In his role, he will oversee all elements of the label’s films, from development through production, while managing the label’s team.
Simon has hired Sam Speiser as Infrared’s Vice President of Production, with Speiser to support him in overseeing all stages of project development and production. She will be responsible for sourcing and vetting new material, helping to build Infrared’s ongoing slate of films, and managing feature film projects through their complete lifecycles.
“I am thrilled to move forward with this exciting new strategic...
- 9/7/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Division to make three to four mainstream, mid- to high-budget films a year.
FilmNation has launched production label Infrared led by Drew Simon and said the division will finance and produce three to four mid- to high-budget mainstream films a year with franchise potential.
Simon will act as president of production reporting to FilmNation CEO Glen Basner and has brought on Sam Speiser as vice-president of production.
Infrared will focus on projects with broad audience appeal in the action, thriller, comedy and sci-fi genres. FilmNation will be agnostic about distribution avenues and will handle sales on all Infrared titles.
Simon...
FilmNation has launched production label Infrared led by Drew Simon and said the division will finance and produce three to four mid- to high-budget mainstream films a year with franchise potential.
Simon will act as president of production reporting to FilmNation CEO Glen Basner and has brought on Sam Speiser as vice-president of production.
Infrared will focus on projects with broad audience appeal in the action, thriller, comedy and sci-fi genres. FilmNation will be agnostic about distribution avenues and will handle sales on all Infrared titles.
Simon...
- 9/7/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Division to make three to four broadly appealing, mid- to high-budget films a year.
FilmNation has launched production label Infrared led by Drew Simon and said the division will finance and produce three to four mid- to high-budget mainstream films a year with franchise potential.
Simon will act as president of production reporting to FilmNation CEO Glen Basner and has brought on Sam Speiser as vice-president of production.
Infrared will focus on projects with broad audience appeal in the action, thriller, comedy and sci-fi genres.
Simon began his career at New Line Cinema before following Bob Shaye to his production company Unique Features.
FilmNation has launched production label Infrared led by Drew Simon and said the division will finance and produce three to four mid- to high-budget mainstream films a year with franchise potential.
Simon will act as president of production reporting to FilmNation CEO Glen Basner and has brought on Sam Speiser as vice-president of production.
Infrared will focus on projects with broad audience appeal in the action, thriller, comedy and sci-fi genres.
Simon began his career at New Line Cinema before following Bob Shaye to his production company Unique Features.
- 9/7/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Division to make three to four broadly appealing, mid- to high-budget films a year.
FilmNation has launched production label Infrared led by Drew Simon and said the division will finance and produce three to four mid- to high-budget mainstream films a year with franchise potential.
Simon will act as president of production reporting to FilmNation CEO Glen Basner and has brought on Sam Speiser as vice-president of production.
Infrared will focus on projects with broad audience appeal in the action, thriller, comedy and sci-fi genres.
Simon began his career at New Line Cinema before following Bob Shaye to his production company Unique Features.
FilmNation has launched production label Infrared led by Drew Simon and said the division will finance and produce three to four mid- to high-budget mainstream films a year with franchise potential.
Simon will act as president of production reporting to FilmNation CEO Glen Basner and has brought on Sam Speiser as vice-president of production.
Infrared will focus on projects with broad audience appeal in the action, thriller, comedy and sci-fi genres.
Simon began his career at New Line Cinema before following Bob Shaye to his production company Unique Features.
- 9/7/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Sleep can literally kill you. That's what makes "A Nightmare on Elm Street" so downright spooky. Upon reading a mind-blowing story about a young Cambodian child, who was terrified to sleep and then died while apparently dreaming, filmmaker Wes Craven conjured up a sleep demon for a screenplay. Freddy Krueger was born out of a real-life wave of similar incidents that swept across America in the 1980s. The 1984 slasher film, produced by New Line's Robert Shaye, saved the company from disaster and put it immovably on the map. It reinvented the slasher genre at a time when the horror subgenre was on its way out. By leaning into the universal human experience of sleep, it brought genuine fear to the surface again.
In the coming years, Freddy Krueger has haunted our dreams across six sequels, a vs. movie with Jason Voorhees, and a 2010 remake, starring Rooney Mara and Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy himself.
In the coming years, Freddy Krueger has haunted our dreams across six sequels, a vs. movie with Jason Voorhees, and a 2010 remake, starring Rooney Mara and Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy himself.
- 8/29/2022
- by Jason Scott
- Slash Film
Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" is a singular filmmaking achievement. Greenlit by the smallish New Line Cinema in 1999, the trilogy was initially budgeted at 180 million. But after a footage presentation at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival wowed audiences, the studio, realizing it had something special in the works, loosened the purse strings. The epic series ultimately cost 281 million, which is plenty steep, but it's a luxury you can afford when the movies go on to make 3 billion at the global box office.
And it all came so close to never happening.
Though J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy novels were a publishing phenomenon in the 20th century, their popularity had peaked in the 1960s and '70s. Typically, when an undertaking of this magnitude goes into production at a Hollywood studio, it's because there's been a resurgence. Instead, Jackson, who was smarting from the commercial failure of his first studio movie,...
And it all came so close to never happening.
Though J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy novels were a publishing phenomenon in the 20th century, their popularity had peaked in the 1960s and '70s. Typically, when an undertaking of this magnitude goes into production at a Hollywood studio, it's because there's been a resurgence. Instead, Jackson, who was smarting from the commercial failure of his first studio movie,...
- 8/25/2022
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Fifty years after the release of “Pink Flamingos” and John Waters is still banned from screening the film in Hicksville, Long Island.
Waters explained to Entertainment Weekly that despite being a camp cult classic, “Pink Flamingos” was deemed obscene in multiple legal cases.
“I never won [obscenity cases],” Waters said. “Because at midnight, ‘Pink Flamingos’ is joyous, it’s exciting, the audience loves it. But if you’re sworn in on jury duty in a courthouse, sitting there next to a stranger, watching a singing asshole at 7:30 in the morning, I promise you, it is obscene. It’s all about geography. I would just plead guilty, which was a 1,000 fine, and the lawyers usually cost more than that.”
He added, “Still, in Hicksville, New York, on Long Island, technically, if they ever show ‘Pink Flamingos,’ Bob Shaye, the head of New Line, and I can go to prison, because we signed a thing saying,...
Waters explained to Entertainment Weekly that despite being a camp cult classic, “Pink Flamingos” was deemed obscene in multiple legal cases.
“I never won [obscenity cases],” Waters said. “Because at midnight, ‘Pink Flamingos’ is joyous, it’s exciting, the audience loves it. But if you’re sworn in on jury duty in a courthouse, sitting there next to a stranger, watching a singing asshole at 7:30 in the morning, I promise you, it is obscene. It’s all about geography. I would just plead guilty, which was a 1,000 fine, and the lawyers usually cost more than that.”
He added, “Still, in Hicksville, New York, on Long Island, technically, if they ever show ‘Pink Flamingos,’ Bob Shaye, the head of New Line, and I can go to prison, because we signed a thing saying,...
- 6/29/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Happy Friday, everyone! This time last week, we celebrated the amazing independent horror films that were released throughout the 1970s, so it only makes sense that we shift our focus today to all the great indie genre movies and moviemakers that helped make the ’80s one of the most unforgettable decades in horror.
Much like the 1970s, we saw a handful of eventual Masters of Horror establish themselves as genre storytellers on the indie side of things throughout the ’80s. On the East Coast, we saw an explosion of creativity come out of New York City with filmmakers such as William Lustig, Frank Henenlotter, Larry Fessenden, and Troma’s Lloyd Kaufman making their feature debuts in the world of horror during the ’80s. And even though Troma Entertainment was founded in 1974, the company really came into its own during the 1980s as well. The indie studio founded by the aforementioned...
Much like the 1970s, we saw a handful of eventual Masters of Horror establish themselves as genre storytellers on the indie side of things throughout the ’80s. On the East Coast, we saw an explosion of creativity come out of New York City with filmmakers such as William Lustig, Frank Henenlotter, Larry Fessenden, and Troma’s Lloyd Kaufman making their feature debuts in the world of horror during the ’80s. And even though Troma Entertainment was founded in 1974, the company really came into its own during the 1980s as well. The indie studio founded by the aforementioned...
- 4/9/2022
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
It’s always been difficult to describe what a phenomenon 1996’s Scream was to anyone who wasn’t around to properly experience its debut for themselves. Scream wasn’t just the movie that helped show that horror films could still be blockbusters; it was the movie that gave a new generation of horror fans something to proudly call their own. For over 25 years, we’ve been praising Scream for its intelligence, its cast, its scares, and its infinite rewatchability.
More than anything though, Scream is praised for its “meta” commentary and the ways it both mocked and celebrated the entire genre. At a time when Gen X cynicism and the rise of video stores left so many horror fans of a certain age feeling like they had seen it all before, Scream boldly invoked the names of the most popular horror franchises while skewering their clichés with the ruthless efficiency...
More than anything though, Scream is praised for its “meta” commentary and the ways it both mocked and celebrated the entire genre. At a time when Gen X cynicism and the rise of video stores left so many horror fans of a certain age feeling like they had seen it all before, Scream boldly invoked the names of the most popular horror franchises while skewering their clichés with the ruthless efficiency...
- 1/15/2022
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
Sonny Chiba, the Japanese actor and martial artist known internationally for appearing in the Kill Bill films and The Fast and the Furious, died of Covid complications, his agent confirmed to Deadline. He was 82.
“He was a great friend and an awesome client. Such a humble, caring and friendly man. I will surely miss him,” said the actor’s agent Timothy Beal.
Chiba was a prolific actor in Japanese film and TV, racking up more than 125 credits for the famed Toei studios, and was also a noted stunt choreographer. In his later career, he attracted attention internationally by playing the sushi chef and retired samurai Hattori Hanzo in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: Volume 1 and Volume 2. Tarantino was a noted fan of Chiba; in his screenplay for True Romance, Christian Slater’s character is a fan of the actor.
After being talent spotted by the famed Toei film studio in the 1960s,...
“He was a great friend and an awesome client. Such a humble, caring and friendly man. I will surely miss him,” said the actor’s agent Timothy Beal.
Chiba was a prolific actor in Japanese film and TV, racking up more than 125 credits for the famed Toei studios, and was also a noted stunt choreographer. In his later career, he attracted attention internationally by playing the sushi chef and retired samurai Hattori Hanzo in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: Volume 1 and Volume 2. Tarantino was a noted fan of Chiba; in his screenplay for True Romance, Christian Slater’s character is a fan of the actor.
After being talent spotted by the famed Toei film studio in the 1960s,...
- 8/19/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Peter Bart: Like Anthony Hopkins, Most Of The Audience Skipped Awards Season; Will 2022 Be A Sequel?
Here’s the question haunting Hollywood about the Oscar show: Why expect next year to be different?
Anthony Hopkins’ no-show put a hole in the show last Sunday, but it was the slate of nominees that represented the biggest “hole.” Audience movies — films that register on some scale of awareness — were on the missing list. But will that change?
The majors are clearly panting to unleash their wannabe blockbusters like Black Widow and A Quiet Place Part II – pricey projects that were pushed back this year. The indies (those that survived) also wait nervously for theater openings and confirmed festival dates. “The pipelines are bulging at the moment but the delivery systems are still iffy,” observes one seasoned distributor.
Hollywood is trying to figure out what sort of product will define the majors in 2022, given their shifting hierarchies and redefined business models. Further, will those indie filmmakers who fueled the...
Anthony Hopkins’ no-show put a hole in the show last Sunday, but it was the slate of nominees that represented the biggest “hole.” Audience movies — films that register on some scale of awareness — were on the missing list. But will that change?
The majors are clearly panting to unleash their wannabe blockbusters like Black Widow and A Quiet Place Part II – pricey projects that were pushed back this year. The indies (those that survived) also wait nervously for theater openings and confirmed festival dates. “The pipelines are bulging at the moment but the delivery systems are still iffy,” observes one seasoned distributor.
Hollywood is trying to figure out what sort of product will define the majors in 2022, given their shifting hierarchies and redefined business models. Further, will those indie filmmakers who fueled the...
- 4/29/2021
- by Peter Bart
- Deadline Film + TV
New Line Cinema is currently enjoying a multi-year horror movie hot streak continued this weekend with “It: Chapter Two,” the sequel to a Stephen King adaptation that redefined what a horror film is capable of making at the box office. “It: Chapter One” was not only the first horror film to gross over $100 million in its opening weekend, it also went on to earn $700 million worldwide, and this month’s “Chapter Two” opened to $91 million and $185 million worldwide. But New Line’s horror goldmine is familiar territory for a studio which was saved from failure 35 years ago by one of the most iconic franchises in the genre’s history. In the early 1980s, New Line was in trouble. The distributor that had brought John Waters and Werner Herzog to theaters was trying to get into production, but its early films were struggling, and founder Robert Shaye needed a big hit to turn things around.
- 9/9/2019
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Although he's best known by horror fans as the founder of New Line Cinema and the producer of A Nightmare on Elm Street movies (and executive producer of Freddy's Nightmares), Bob Shaye is also a director, and following 1990's Book of Love and 2007's The Last Mimzy, Shaye returns to the director's chair with the thriller Ambition, and Shout! Studios and Unique Features are teaming up to release the suspense thriller this fall.
Press Release: Shout! Studios, the multi-platform filmed entertainment distribution and production arm of Shout! Factory and Unique Features announced a strategic distribution collaboration to bring visionary filmmaker Bob Shaye’s new suspense thriller Ambition to a wide variety of entertainment platforms and in select U.S. cinemas. Unique Features and Seth Willenson will handle theatrical distribution duties. Directed by Shaye, Ambition stars Katherine Hughes, Giles Matthey, Sonoya Mizuno, and Bryan Batt with a special appearance by Lin Shaye.
Press Release: Shout! Studios, the multi-platform filmed entertainment distribution and production arm of Shout! Factory and Unique Features announced a strategic distribution collaboration to bring visionary filmmaker Bob Shaye’s new suspense thriller Ambition to a wide variety of entertainment platforms and in select U.S. cinemas. Unique Features and Seth Willenson will handle theatrical distribution duties. Directed by Shaye, Ambition stars Katherine Hughes, Giles Matthey, Sonoya Mizuno, and Bryan Batt with a special appearance by Lin Shaye.
- 6/6/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Michael Lynne, the former co-chairman of New Line Cinema who played a key role in shepherding “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, has died at his New York home. He was 77.
Lynne’s death was confirmed Monday by longtime business partner Robert Shaye, who told Variety that Lynne’s family had informed him of Lynne’s passing following a short illness. Lynne and Shaye had been associates for nearly four decades with Shaye focusing on the creative components while Lynne brought expertise on the financial side.
“He was a once-in-a-lifetime partner and the perfect counterpoint to what I was,” Shaye said. “It was one of the great professional associations. Even though we went to law school together, he had the background and finesse that I never developed so we balanced each other out. I will miss him greatly.”
Shaye also noted that Lynne’s son Jonathan Lynne had died a few weeks ago.
Lynne’s death was confirmed Monday by longtime business partner Robert Shaye, who told Variety that Lynne’s family had informed him of Lynne’s passing following a short illness. Lynne and Shaye had been associates for nearly four decades with Shaye focusing on the creative components while Lynne brought expertise on the financial side.
“He was a once-in-a-lifetime partner and the perfect counterpoint to what I was,” Shaye said. “It was one of the great professional associations. Even though we went to law school together, he had the background and finesse that I never developed so we balanced each other out. I will miss him greatly.”
Shaye also noted that Lynne’s son Jonathan Lynne had died a few weeks ago.
- 3/25/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Nope, this isn’t Et, The Extraterrestrial, not by a long shot. Guest reviewer Lee Broughton offers an assessment of Harry Bromley Davenport’s British cult sci-fi shocker of modest means, a show that would be pure exploitation if not for some creditable performances. It’s nasty but has a basic competence and is not just more cynical grist for the mill. ‘Phone Home,’ my Aunt Fannie: sometimes the difference between a thriller like this and a higher-profile classic is just pretension.
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Second Sight (UK)
1982 / Color / 1.85 widescreen / 86 min. / Street Date, 18 June 2018 / £29.99
Starring: Philip Sayer, Bernice Stegers, Danny Brainin, Maryam d’Abo, Simon Nash, Susie Silvey, Peter Mandell, Anna Wing, Tim Dry, Sean Crawford, Robert Pereno, David Cardy.
Cinematography: John Metcalfe
Film Editor: Nicolas Gaster
Production Designer: Andrew Mollo
Original Music: Harry Bromley Davenport
Written by Iain Cassie, Robert Smith, Michel Parry, Harry Bromley Davenport, Jo Ann Kaplan...
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Second Sight (UK)
1982 / Color / 1.85 widescreen / 86 min. / Street Date, 18 June 2018 / £29.99
Starring: Philip Sayer, Bernice Stegers, Danny Brainin, Maryam d’Abo, Simon Nash, Susie Silvey, Peter Mandell, Anna Wing, Tim Dry, Sean Crawford, Robert Pereno, David Cardy.
Cinematography: John Metcalfe
Film Editor: Nicolas Gaster
Production Designer: Andrew Mollo
Original Music: Harry Bromley Davenport
Written by Iain Cassie, Robert Smith, Michel Parry, Harry Bromley Davenport, Jo Ann Kaplan...
- 7/7/2018
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
‘Shallows’ Producer & Former New Line, WB Exec Lynn Harris Named Global Road Ww Production President
Lynn Harris, the veteran studio exec and producer, has been named president of worldwide production at Global Road Entertainment. She will report to chairman and CEO Rob Friedman, who has been revamping the company. Harris came up in the salad days of New Line under Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne, a mini-major that besides Harris hatched such executive talent as Michael De Luca, Donna Langley, Mary Parent, Toby Emmerich, Richard Brener and others. She left Warner Bros to…...
- 11/28/2017
- Deadline
The dead rise to eat the living in our second Horror Highlights of the day, which includes a trailer for Dawning of the Dead, details on the Lankershim Boulevard screening at Seraph Films' fifth annual Halloween Short Horror Film Night, the 2017 BloodList of renowned and un-produced thriller and horror scripts, and a trailer for the new found footage horror film The Faith Community.
Dawning of the Dead Trailer & Release Details: "Prepare for a zombie apocalypse this Christmas!
Uncork’d Entertainment and filmmakers Tony Jopia, Nika Braun, Yannis Zafeiriou and Alexander Zwart reanimate the silly season with Dawning of the Dead, premiering on Digital 12/5.
While a virus that causes the dead to reanimate brings the world to its knees, the scientist responsible entrusts his cataclysmic findings to Katya Nevin, a troubled ex-war correspondent turned anchor-woman at W.W News. While she and the rest of her crew witness the collapse...
Dawning of the Dead Trailer & Release Details: "Prepare for a zombie apocalypse this Christmas!
Uncork’d Entertainment and filmmakers Tony Jopia, Nika Braun, Yannis Zafeiriou and Alexander Zwart reanimate the silly season with Dawning of the Dead, premiering on Digital 12/5.
While a virus that causes the dead to reanimate brings the world to its knees, the scientist responsible entrusts his cataclysmic findings to Katya Nevin, a troubled ex-war correspondent turned anchor-woman at W.W News. While she and the rest of her crew witness the collapse...
- 10/25/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Ready for some fun horror trivia?
Though A Nightmare on Elm Street is now an iconic and notable film for a number of reasons, one thing that it did was that it basically launched Johnny Depp’s Hollywood career, as the actor played Nancy’s boyfriend, Glen. It was his first role in a movie and though it all worked out well in the end, director Wes Craven almost went with someone else. That being none other than Charlie Sheen.
Speaking to Vulture in a recent interview, New Line’s Bob Shaye explained that the Two and a Half Men star was originally cast as Glen, but he demanded too much money.
“Charlie Sheen was initially cast as Heather’s boyfriend, and he wanted $3,000 a week, which we couldn’t afford.”
Given that the film’s entire budget was only $1.8 million, it’s easy to see why the studio turned down Sheen.
Though A Nightmare on Elm Street is now an iconic and notable film for a number of reasons, one thing that it did was that it basically launched Johnny Depp’s Hollywood career, as the actor played Nancy’s boyfriend, Glen. It was his first role in a movie and though it all worked out well in the end, director Wes Craven almost went with someone else. That being none other than Charlie Sheen.
Speaking to Vulture in a recent interview, New Line’s Bob Shaye explained that the Two and a Half Men star was originally cast as Glen, but he demanded too much money.
“Charlie Sheen was initially cast as Heather’s boyfriend, and he wanted $3,000 a week, which we couldn’t afford.”
Given that the film’s entire budget was only $1.8 million, it’s easy to see why the studio turned down Sheen.
- 8/28/2017
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
A long standing rumor was confirmed – back in 2014. A massive story went under the radar when New Line Cinema’s Bob Shaye revealed to Vulture that Charlie Sheen was in fact originally cast as Heather’s boyfriend in Wes Craven‘s slasher A Nightmare on Elm Street! “Charlie Sheen was initially cast as Heather’s boyfriend, and he […]...
- 8/28/2017
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Sony has picked up the spec Nightlight with Bob Shaye, the founder of movie company New Line, on board as one of the producers, reports THR. Rising filmmaker Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls) co-wrote the script with Chris Hill and is attached to direct what Sony envisions will be a low-budget thriller. It centers around a 10-year-old […]...
- 8/23/2017
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Updated with more details: Tyler MacIntyre and Chris Hill have sold their original spec script Nightlight, which is being described as a contained horror thriller, to Sony’s Columbia Pictures. MacIntyre, who directed the SXSW horror comedy Tragedy Girls which he also co-wrote with Hill, is in line to direct. We’re hearing the deal was struck in a competitive situation. The project was brought in by Vincent Gatewood at Unique Features who will produce with Bob Shaye and…...
- 8/23/2017
- Deadline
Sony has picked up the spec Nightlight with Bob Shaye, the founder of New Line Cinema, on board as one of the producers.
Rising filmmaker Tyler MacIntyre co-wrote the script with Chris Hill and is attached to direct what Sony envisions will be a low-budget thriller.
Plot details are being kept in the dark, but the pic is known to center on a 10-year-old boy who must fight off some sort of invaders while home alone.
Sara Rastogi is overseeing for Sony’s Columbia Pictures division, which picked up the project in a competitive situation. (Paramount was also chasing.)
Shaye...
Rising filmmaker Tyler MacIntyre co-wrote the script with Chris Hill and is attached to direct what Sony envisions will be a low-budget thriller.
Plot details are being kept in the dark, but the pic is known to center on a 10-year-old boy who must fight off some sort of invaders while home alone.
Sara Rastogi is overseeing for Sony’s Columbia Pictures division, which picked up the project in a competitive situation. (Paramount was also chasing.)
Shaye...
- 8/23/2017
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Former New Line Cinema co-chief Bob Shaye recently took a two-year break from the Cannes Film Festival, but is back in town this year to tubthump his latest directing project, Ambition. The story, Shaye tells me in the video above, is about a young woman “who is extremely ambitious as a musician and she gets herself into really, really big trouble and then there's a twist in the end.” Shaye and his Unique Features partner Michael Lynne are producing the previously-titled G…...
- 5/23/2017
- Deadline
Executive previously served from 2011-14.
Dylan Sellers will return to The Weinstein Company (TWC) and resume his former role as president of Us productions, acquisitions, and development.
Sellers will operate from the company’s Los Angeles office and oversee all TWC film projects in development and acquisition titles.
He will be charged with building the slate and get involved in television production.
Negeen Yazdi will continue as president of international production and acquisitions from the London office.
Sellers served as TWC president of production from 2011 to 2014, in which time he shepherded August: Osage Count, St. Vincent, and Southpaw.
He was also involved in the acquisition and development of upcoming The Current War and Untouchable, from which TWC will be showing footage to Cannes buyers this week.
Prior to TWC Sellers was a senior production executive for Bob Shaye and Michael Lynn’s Warner Bros-based Unique Features.
He is currently involved in various projects, including pre-production...
Dylan Sellers will return to The Weinstein Company (TWC) and resume his former role as president of Us productions, acquisitions, and development.
Sellers will operate from the company’s Los Angeles office and oversee all TWC film projects in development and acquisition titles.
He will be charged with building the slate and get involved in television production.
Negeen Yazdi will continue as president of international production and acquisitions from the London office.
Sellers served as TWC president of production from 2011 to 2014, in which time he shepherded August: Osage Count, St. Vincent, and Southpaw.
He was also involved in the acquisition and development of upcoming The Current War and Untouchable, from which TWC will be showing footage to Cannes buyers this week.
Prior to TWC Sellers was a senior production executive for Bob Shaye and Michael Lynn’s Warner Bros-based Unique Features.
He is currently involved in various projects, including pre-production...
- 5/17/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Dylan Sellers is returning to The Weinstein Company as President of Production, a job he held previously before exiting to produce films. He first joined TWC from Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne's Unique Pictures in 2012. He had a three-year stint at TWC where he worked across titles such as August: Osage County and St. Vincent. Sellers stepped down from the company in 2014 after his contract expired. Here’s the Weinstein release announcing the reteam, and Sellers’ new title…...
- 5/17/2017
- Deadline
Exclusive: Andrew Herwitz Cannes-bound with Ambition, Smitten!
The Film Sales Company has acquired worldwide sales rights to features directed by two familiar Hollywood names.
Psychological thriller Ambition is directed by New Line Cinema founder Bob Shaye and produced by Unique Features, the company Shaye and former New Line president Michael Lynne launched in 2008.
The completed film centres on a beautiful young woman who must decide how far she will go to get what she wants – with or without the help of her two ardent suitors.
Shaye, whose directing credits include The Last Mimzy, produces Ambition with Unique’s Sarah Victor. Katherine Hughes, Sonoyoa Mizuno, and Giles Matthey.
Film Sales Company head Andrew Herwitz’s sales slate includes the rom-com Smitten! directed by Barry Morrow, who shared the best original screenplay Oscar for Rain Man in 1989.
Glee’s Darren Criss stars alongside model and TV star Madalina Ghenea. The story takes place in Tuscany, Italy, as a couple...
The Film Sales Company has acquired worldwide sales rights to features directed by two familiar Hollywood names.
Psychological thriller Ambition is directed by New Line Cinema founder Bob Shaye and produced by Unique Features, the company Shaye and former New Line president Michael Lynne launched in 2008.
The completed film centres on a beautiful young woman who must decide how far she will go to get what she wants – with or without the help of her two ardent suitors.
Shaye, whose directing credits include The Last Mimzy, produces Ambition with Unique’s Sarah Victor. Katherine Hughes, Sonoyoa Mizuno, and Giles Matthey.
Film Sales Company head Andrew Herwitz’s sales slate includes the rom-com Smitten! directed by Barry Morrow, who shared the best original screenplay Oscar for Rain Man in 1989.
Glee’s Darren Criss stars alongside model and TV star Madalina Ghenea. The story takes place in Tuscany, Italy, as a couple...
- 5/9/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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