Wesley Snipes has enjoyed a brilliant career full of wonderful roles – but the one that sticks in many a mind, is of course that of Blade. Picking up a big support in the comic-book world as a result, fans will be thrilled to hear that he is returning – as one of the creative forces behind The Exiled, which is currently being crowd-funded as a Kickstarter campaign, ahead of its launch.
We had the pleasure of speaking to Snipes, who was alongside key collaborator and fellow creator, Keith Arem. We discussed the project and what the story is all about and how it’s relevant to the modern world. They also tell us what backers can expect in return – and their long-term plans for the franchise. Snipes looks back across his career and talks about nostalgia, as they also speak about their own relationship with comics growing up.
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We had the pleasure of speaking to Snipes, who was alongside key collaborator and fellow creator, Keith Arem. We discussed the project and what the story is all about and how it’s relevant to the modern world. They also tell us what backers can expect in return – and their long-term plans for the franchise. Snipes looks back across his career and talks about nostalgia, as they also speak about their own relationship with comics growing up.
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- 7/14/2022
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Exclusive: Blade star Wesley Snipes and his Maandi House Studios have partnered with Gifted Rebels and Pcb Entertainment on a new graphic novel, titled The Exiled.
The comic will follow Detective Niles “Roach” Washington as he pursues a serial killer in the aftermath of a deadly gas attack. As the killer rips the spines from his victims, using tools over 5,000 years old, the world outcasts Roach for his theories. But his instincts keep pushing him forward. With enemies on all sides, and within, he wades into the darkness to find the killer and uncovers Earth’s darkest secret.
Gifted Rebels’ Adam Lawson is adapting the comic book script from a story he created with Snipes and Pcb Entertainment’s President Keith Arem, with Gabriel “Eskivo” Santos (Knightwraith) doing the art and Valentina Bianconi handling the colors. Among The Exiled‘s unique features are hidden codes, which...
The comic will follow Detective Niles “Roach” Washington as he pursues a serial killer in the aftermath of a deadly gas attack. As the killer rips the spines from his victims, using tools over 5,000 years old, the world outcasts Roach for his theories. But his instincts keep pushing him forward. With enemies on all sides, and within, he wades into the darkness to find the killer and uncovers Earth’s darkest secret.
Gifted Rebels’ Adam Lawson is adapting the comic book script from a story he created with Snipes and Pcb Entertainment’s President Keith Arem, with Gabriel “Eskivo” Santos (Knightwraith) doing the art and Valentina Bianconi handling the colors. Among The Exiled‘s unique features are hidden codes, which...
- 4/4/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Syfy has partnered with sister company Sky to launch its sci-fi Vr experience Eleven Eleven in Europe.
The NBCUniversal Networks-backed broadcaster is set to launch the story, designed for virtual reality (Vr) and augmented reality (Ar) at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival.
It will then roll the service out in Sky territories – the pay-tv giant operates in the UK, Germany and Italy – in late May.
Produced in association with Digital Domain, Eleven Eleven is influenced by immersive theatre, using storytelling techniques that enable users to view the action from multiple perspectives. Set on an island planet, users are placed at the center of the action as characters count down the final 11 minutes and 11 seconds to an extinction-level event. Users have the ability to control their experience by following a group of interconnected characters and their stories, with over 90 minutes of content to explore.
Written by Lucas Taylor, with voice and motion-capture directed by Keith Arem,...
The NBCUniversal Networks-backed broadcaster is set to launch the story, designed for virtual reality (Vr) and augmented reality (Ar) at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival.
It will then roll the service out in Sky territories – the pay-tv giant operates in the UK, Germany and Italy – in late May.
Produced in association with Digital Domain, Eleven Eleven is influenced by immersive theatre, using storytelling techniques that enable users to view the action from multiple perspectives. Set on an island planet, users are placed at the center of the action as characters count down the final 11 minutes and 11 seconds to an extinction-level event. Users have the ability to control their experience by following a group of interconnected characters and their stories, with over 90 minutes of content to explore.
Written by Lucas Taylor, with voice and motion-capture directed by Keith Arem,...
- 3/5/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Kirsten Howard Aug 8, 2017
Producer Jonathan Sothcott talks about running an independent film company in the UK, finding the right project and a post-Brexit industry.
Jonathan Sothcott has had a hand in producing a whole lot of independent films here in the UK over the last decade. You may have even seen a fair few of them yourself, especially if you’re a Danny Dyer completest.
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He’s the man behind Hereford Films, the production and financing company he runs with partner Damien Morley. If that name rings a bell, it might well be because Morley owns a modelling agency that takes care of most of the Page 3 girls, and the entrepreneur has even recently launched a bid to buy the Page 3 brand off The Sun himself.
Producer Jonathan Sothcott talks about running an independent film company in the UK, finding the right project and a post-Brexit industry.
Jonathan Sothcott has had a hand in producing a whole lot of independent films here in the UK over the last decade. You may have even seen a fair few of them yourself, especially if you’re a Danny Dyer completest.
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He’s the man behind Hereford Films, the production and financing company he runs with partner Damien Morley. If that name rings a bell, it might well be because Morley owns a modelling agency that takes care of most of the Page 3 girls, and the entrepreneur has even recently launched a bid to buy the Page 3 brand off The Sun himself.
- 7/18/2017
- Den of Geek
The inaugural edition of Storytek took place on Saturday November 19 at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, with international experts discussing the continued integration of technology and alternative storytelling.
The all day-event included five panels focusing on intellectual property (IP), start-up and IP investment, gaming, Vr and Ar and the understanding of multi-platform audiences.
Getting a grip on IP and alternative storytelling
The day kicked off with a conversation focused on IP, and the vast topic of alternative storytelling.
John Heinsen, CEO of Los Angeles-based transmedia company Bunnygraph Entertainment, used Game of Thrones as an example of a multi-faceted IP that has grown from an internationally-viewed television series into a business involving a behind-the-scenes live aftershow series, collector’s edition box-sets, IMAX special screenings, video games, podcasts, books, clothing and collectibles.
“We have to think about new business models,” said Heinsen, referring to increased production content like mobile behind-the-scenes video blogs or apps teasing upcoming episodes.
“It’s about...
The all day-event included five panels focusing on intellectual property (IP), start-up and IP investment, gaming, Vr and Ar and the understanding of multi-platform audiences.
Getting a grip on IP and alternative storytelling
The day kicked off with a conversation focused on IP, and the vast topic of alternative storytelling.
John Heinsen, CEO of Los Angeles-based transmedia company Bunnygraph Entertainment, used Game of Thrones as an example of a multi-faceted IP that has grown from an internationally-viewed television series into a business involving a behind-the-scenes live aftershow series, collector’s edition box-sets, IMAX special screenings, video games, podcasts, books, clothing and collectibles.
“We have to think about new business models,” said Heinsen, referring to increased production content like mobile behind-the-scenes video blogs or apps teasing upcoming episodes.
“It’s about...
- 11/21/2016
- ScreenDaily
The 20th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights festival rolls out its digital red carpet with the inaugaral edition of Storytek, a one-day financing and business development forum for alternative storytellers.
Co-hosted by Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, the all-day event takes place on Saturday November 19 and will host panels on topics ranging from intellectual property (IP) and product development to crowdfunding and marketing and distribution for new multi-platform businesses.
Informal brainstorming discussions will also be on the agenda, with international film and technology experts revealing their trade tips across the gaming, merchandising, mobile content, publishing and Vr and Ar industries
A raft of film and technology speakers will be in attendance, including: Pam Rodi, PR & Marketing executive of Sony Pictures Entertainment; Keith Arem, Call of Duty talent director & Vr visionary; Tero Kaukomaa, crowdfunding pioneer of the Iron Sky franchise; Laura-Anne Edwards, digital brand & startup strategist, Ted resident and open data expert; Mitch Mallon, digital content...
Co-hosted by Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, the all-day event takes place on Saturday November 19 and will host panels on topics ranging from intellectual property (IP) and product development to crowdfunding and marketing and distribution for new multi-platform businesses.
Informal brainstorming discussions will also be on the agenda, with international film and technology experts revealing their trade tips across the gaming, merchandising, mobile content, publishing and Vr and Ar industries
A raft of film and technology speakers will be in attendance, including: Pam Rodi, PR & Marketing executive of Sony Pictures Entertainment; Keith Arem, Call of Duty talent director & Vr visionary; Tero Kaukomaa, crowdfunding pioneer of the Iron Sky franchise; Laura-Anne Edwards, digital brand & startup strategist, Ted resident and open data expert; Mitch Mallon, digital content...
- 11/19/2016
- ScreenDaily
Stars: Michael Adamthwaite, Troy Baker, James L. Brewster, James C. Burns, Holgie Forrester, Karl Girolamo, Matthew Grant Godbey, William Goldman, Yuri Lowenthal, Elise Muller, Liam O’Brien | Written and Directed by Keith Arem
Strange and otherwise terrifying things tend to happen on Friday the 13th, at least according to superstition and a certain horror franchise featuring a machete-wielding maniac, but it was on Thursday the 13th of March, in 1997, that the residents of Phoenix, Arizona experienced a good deal of unusual activity. On that night, an unidentified flying object was spotted and filmed by thousands of people in both Phoenix and Sonora, Mexico, and to date, the strange v-shaped pattern of lights has never quite been explained – at least not in any sort of satisfying way.
Leave it to a horror movie to come along and offer up a possible explanation.
Written and directed by video game producer/director/engineer Keith Arem,...
Strange and otherwise terrifying things tend to happen on Friday the 13th, at least according to superstition and a certain horror franchise featuring a machete-wielding maniac, but it was on Thursday the 13th of March, in 1997, that the residents of Phoenix, Arizona experienced a good deal of unusual activity. On that night, an unidentified flying object was spotted and filmed by thousands of people in both Phoenix and Sonora, Mexico, and to date, the strange v-shaped pattern of lights has never quite been explained – at least not in any sort of satisfying way.
Leave it to a horror movie to come along and offer up a possible explanation.
Written and directed by video game producer/director/engineer Keith Arem,...
- 4/28/2016
- by John Squires
- Nerdly
We've got one more video to share with you for the sci-fi thriller The Phoenix Incident. This one focuses on Ryan Stone, who in addition to Jacob Reynolds and Mitch Adams disappeared in 1997 during the during a massive UFO sighting that took place in 1997 in Phoenix Az.
Blurring the line between fiction and reality, the fact based, sci-fi thriller revolves around a military conspiracy and the controversial missing person’s case surrounding the infamous 1997 event. With the support of the victims’ families, along with classified military documentation, cockpit recordings, Air Force pilot interviews, actual Flir footage, and first-hand recovered video evidence, The Phoenix Incident exposes the military’s engagement with extraterrestrial contact, and the collateral damage of 4 civilians.
The movie was written and directed by Keith Arem (Call of Duty, Titanfall, Saints Row, Tony Hawk Pro Skater).
The Phoenix Incident will be released in select U.S. cities and on VOD on April 8th.
Blurring the line between fiction and reality, the fact based, sci-fi thriller revolves around a military conspiracy and the controversial missing person’s case surrounding the infamous 1997 event. With the support of the victims’ families, along with classified military documentation, cockpit recordings, Air Force pilot interviews, actual Flir footage, and first-hand recovered video evidence, The Phoenix Incident exposes the military’s engagement with extraterrestrial contact, and the collateral damage of 4 civilians.
The movie was written and directed by Keith Arem (Call of Duty, Titanfall, Saints Row, Tony Hawk Pro Skater).
The Phoenix Incident will be released in select U.S. cities and on VOD on April 8th.
- 4/7/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Another video has been released featuring some footage which is a part of sci-fi UFO mystery The Phoenix Incident. The film is about the weird true-life UFO sighting event that happened in Phoenix, Arizona in 1997.
The footage you see here focuses on a man named Mitch Adams, who, in addition to Jacob Reynolds, is part of a group of four people that mysteriously disappeared during the UFO incident. It gives us a look at the type of person that Adams was.
Blurring the line between fiction and reality, the fact based, sci-fi thriller revolves around a military conspiracy and the controversial missing person’s case surrounding the infamous 1997 event. With the support of the victims’ families, along with classified military documentation, cockpit recordings, Air Force pilot interviews, actual Flir footage, and first-hand recovered video evidence, The Phoenix Incident exposes the military’s engagement with extraterrestrial contact, and the collateral damage of 4 civilians.
The footage you see here focuses on a man named Mitch Adams, who, in addition to Jacob Reynolds, is part of a group of four people that mysteriously disappeared during the UFO incident. It gives us a look at the type of person that Adams was.
Blurring the line between fiction and reality, the fact based, sci-fi thriller revolves around a military conspiracy and the controversial missing person’s case surrounding the infamous 1997 event. With the support of the victims’ families, along with classified military documentation, cockpit recordings, Air Force pilot interviews, actual Flir footage, and first-hand recovered video evidence, The Phoenix Incident exposes the military’s engagement with extraterrestrial contact, and the collateral damage of 4 civilians.
- 4/6/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Some leaked footage has surfaced from the upcoming sci-fi UFO film The Phoenix Incident, which is based on actual events on 1997 in which there was a massive UFO sighting in Phoenix Az. This kind of stuff absolutely fascinates me because of its unexplained nature. I also love all the crazy conspiracy theories surrounding these UFO sightings like what happened in Phoenix. It cool that we are getting a movie that explores this unexplained phenomenon.
The footage you see here focuses on Jacob Reynolds who is one of four men that mysteriously disappeared during the incident on March 13th, 1997. The tape gives us a look at the aspirations, relationships, and impact that he had on his family, friends, and communities.
Blurring the line between fiction and reality, the fact based, sci-fi thriller revolves around a military conspiracy and the controversial missing person’s case surrounding the infamous 1997 event. With the support of the victims’ families,...
The footage you see here focuses on Jacob Reynolds who is one of four men that mysteriously disappeared during the incident on March 13th, 1997. The tape gives us a look at the aspirations, relationships, and impact that he had on his family, friends, and communities.
Blurring the line between fiction and reality, the fact based, sci-fi thriller revolves around a military conspiracy and the controversial missing person’s case surrounding the infamous 1997 event. With the support of the victims’ families,...
- 4/5/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Do you remember the crazy UFO sightings in Phoenix, Arizona back in 1997? It was a huge deal, as it's the largest UFO sighting in North America. It became known as the Phoenix Incident, and now there's a movie being released that's based on this unexplained event called The Phoenix Incident. We have a trailer for the film for you to watch below, along with five motion posters.
I've always been fascinated with the history of UFOs and those lights hovering over Phoenix were pretty damn interesting. I have no idea if UFOs are real or not, but the stories, videos, pictures, and interviews sure make for some interesting subject matter. Here's the synopsis for the upcoming film:
Blurring the line between fiction and reality, the fact based, sci-fi thriller revolves around a military conspiracy and the controversial missing person’s case surrounding the infamous 1997 event. With the support of the victims’ families,...
I've always been fascinated with the history of UFOs and those lights hovering over Phoenix were pretty damn interesting. I have no idea if UFOs are real or not, but the stories, videos, pictures, and interviews sure make for some interesting subject matter. Here's the synopsis for the upcoming film:
Blurring the line between fiction and reality, the fact based, sci-fi thriller revolves around a military conspiracy and the controversial missing person’s case surrounding the infamous 1997 event. With the support of the victims’ families,...
- 3/1/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Signature Entertainment
To celebrate the upcoming DVD release of The Phoenix Incident on 7th September 2015, we have 3 copies up for grabs courtesy of Signature Entertainment.
On March 13th, 1997 a number of ‘missing person’ cases were reported in Phoenix, Arizona after thousands of people witnessed an unex-
plained series of lights in the night sky.
Based on actual events, this UFO conspiracy thriller is written and directed by gaming veteran Keith Arem (Call of Duty: Black Ops, Titan-fall) and chronicles the Us military’s alleged engagement with ex-traterrestrial forces on the famous night of the Phoenix Lights.
Using whistleblower testimony, recovered military footage, and eye-witness accounts, this shocking film explores the events surrounding what has rapidly become known as one of the largest military cover-ups in Us history.
See the trailer here.
Pre-order now: Amazon
The Phoenix Incident is available on Digital HD from 31st August and on DVD 7th September...
To celebrate the upcoming DVD release of The Phoenix Incident on 7th September 2015, we have 3 copies up for grabs courtesy of Signature Entertainment.
On March 13th, 1997 a number of ‘missing person’ cases were reported in Phoenix, Arizona after thousands of people witnessed an unex-
plained series of lights in the night sky.
Based on actual events, this UFO conspiracy thriller is written and directed by gaming veteran Keith Arem (Call of Duty: Black Ops, Titan-fall) and chronicles the Us military’s alleged engagement with ex-traterrestrial forces on the famous night of the Phoenix Lights.
Using whistleblower testimony, recovered military footage, and eye-witness accounts, this shocking film explores the events surrounding what has rapidly become known as one of the largest military cover-ups in Us history.
See the trailer here.
Pre-order now: Amazon
The Phoenix Incident is available on Digital HD from 31st August and on DVD 7th September...
- 9/2/2015
- by Laura Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Norman Bates is coming to the U.K., well, sort of. The Bates Motel Blu-ray Box Set will hit stores in the U.K. in October. Also in this round-up: a Q&A with Keith Arem from The Phoenix Incident and an excerpt from Julie Stevens' The Cherry on His Cigar.
Bates Motel UK Blu-ray Box Set: This box set consists of six discs which include all three seasons of the show, and will arrive in stores on October 12th:
From Blu-ray.com: "Bates Motel Season 1
From the producers of Lost and Friday Night Lights comes a modern day prequel to the iconic horror film, Psycho. After finding his father dead, teenager Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore) and his mother, Norma (Vera Farmiga), purchase a motel and move to White Pine Bay in search of a new life, but they soon discover this idyllic seaside town hides some deadly secrets.
Bates Motel UK Blu-ray Box Set: This box set consists of six discs which include all three seasons of the show, and will arrive in stores on October 12th:
From Blu-ray.com: "Bates Motel Season 1
From the producers of Lost and Friday Night Lights comes a modern day prequel to the iconic horror film, Psycho. After finding his father dead, teenager Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore) and his mother, Norma (Vera Farmiga), purchase a motel and move to White Pine Bay in search of a new life, but they soon discover this idyllic seaside town hides some deadly secrets.
- 7/28/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Exclusive: Matthew Shreder and James Andrew Felts have closed key sales here on the conspiracy thriller.
Signature Entertainment has picked up UK rights, Nikkatsu has swooped on Japan, Kino Swiat has acquired Polish rights and Rafaella Films will distribute in the Philippines.
Shreder and Felts’ Concourse Film Trade division licensed the territories on The Phoenix Incident, which as previously reported XLrator will distribute in North America.
The film is inspired by a possible UFO sighting in Arizona in 1997 and centres on four unsolved missing persons cases.
Keith Arem directed and produced with Ash Sarohia and Adam Lawson for Pcb Entertainment. Troy Baker, Yuri Lowenthal and Jamie Tisdale star.
Signature Entertainment has picked up UK rights, Nikkatsu has swooped on Japan, Kino Swiat has acquired Polish rights and Rafaella Films will distribute in the Philippines.
Shreder and Felts’ Concourse Film Trade division licensed the territories on The Phoenix Incident, which as previously reported XLrator will distribute in North America.
The film is inspired by a possible UFO sighting in Arizona in 1997 and centres on four unsolved missing persons cases.
Keith Arem directed and produced with Ash Sarohia and Adam Lawson for Pcb Entertainment. Troy Baker, Yuri Lowenthal and Jamie Tisdale star.
- 5/14/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Stars: Stephen Lang, Brett Dier, Brittany Curran, Kevin Chapman, Gage Golightly, Kelly Blatz, Jenny Shakeshaft, Meredith Prunty, Ashley Tramonte, Nick Nicotera, Jeff Gum, Adam Teper, Keith Arem, Aaron Dorsey, Karina Junker | Written by Marcus Nispel, Kirsten Elms | Directed by Marcus Nispel
During a party in an abandoned asylum, teenagers perform an occult ritual that leads to a violent possession. After they become trapped in the building, they try to uncover the asylum’s dark past to survive.
As stories go, especially horror stories, ‘stuck in an insane asylum’ is one we seem to want to go back to again and again. You think the cow has been milked dry but then another bunch of teenagers stumble into a crumbling ruin and end up finding that all the doors have been locked whilst they weren’t paying attention. The Asylum gives you what you would expect, but in fact it gives...
During a party in an abandoned asylum, teenagers perform an occult ritual that leads to a violent possession. After they become trapped in the building, they try to uncover the asylum’s dark past to survive.
As stories go, especially horror stories, ‘stuck in an insane asylum’ is one we seem to want to go back to again and again. You think the cow has been milked dry but then another bunch of teenagers stumble into a crumbling ruin and end up finding that all the doors have been locked whilst they weren’t paying attention. The Asylum gives you what you would expect, but in fact it gives...
- 5/6/2015
- by Richard Axtell
- Nerdly
Exclusive: XLrator Media is looking to the skies. And there it found The Phoenix Incident, a fact-based UFO thriller to which it has commandeered North American rights. The debut feature from veteran vidgame director Keith Arem (Call Of Duty) centers on the biggest mass UFO sighting ever in the U.S., a military conspiracy, whistleblowers and four related missing-persons cases. It was early in the second Clinton administration when thousands of people, including future Gop…...
- 5/5/2015
- Deadline
Exclusive: Every film needs a sales hook. UFO conspiracy thriller The Phoenix Incident has been flying under the radar even as viral seeds have been germinating across the web like sleeper cells of marketing data. The feature debut of veteran gaming director Keith Arem (Call of Duty, Titanfall) was shot quietly last year and inked select foreign distribution deals during November’s Afm. It screens next week for buyers here in La, accompanied by a transmedia viral campaign that Arem hopes will highlight a new kind of digital storytelling.
“The idea is that you will be on your phone leaving the theater, Googling the information to see if it’s real,” Arem told me.
Arem has two decades in video games under his belt as a talent director on the popular Call of Duty, Saints Row, Ghost Recon, Spiderman, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Persona, Prince of Persia, and Rainbow Six franchises.
“The idea is that you will be on your phone leaving the theater, Googling the information to see if it’s real,” Arem told me.
Arem has two decades in video games under his belt as a talent director on the popular Call of Duty, Saints Row, Ghost Recon, Spiderman, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Persona, Prince of Persia, and Rainbow Six franchises.
- 1/8/2015
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
A unique new graphic novel titled Infex is now available for iPad 2 and is scheduled to launch its next phase this month. The graphic novel blends as many storytelling genres as it does creative mediums to tell the story of Evelyn "Ivy" Kendall in a futuristic world.
Dread Central recently sat down with the creator of Infex, video game director and producer Keith Arem, to discuss his creative new approach to the graphic novel. Read on to learn more!
Amanda Dyar: Infex is a unique concept that is hard to categorize solely as a book, movie, or game. Since this piece of interactive media has never really been utilized before, where in the world did you come up with the idea for both the technology and story of Infex?
Keith Arem: I’ve always been fascinated about the ability of an organism to change its surroundings from within.
Dread Central recently sat down with the creator of Infex, video game director and producer Keith Arem, to discuss his creative new approach to the graphic novel. Read on to learn more!
Amanda Dyar: Infex is a unique concept that is hard to categorize solely as a book, movie, or game. Since this piece of interactive media has never really been utilized before, where in the world did you come up with the idea for both the technology and story of Infex?
Keith Arem: I’ve always been fascinated about the ability of an organism to change its surroundings from within.
- 8/7/2012
- by Amanda Dyar
- DreadCentral.com
Infex is a new interactive horror/thriller graphic novel from Keith Arem and Brandon Humphreys available only for iPad, and we have a look at some of the artwork in this app that blends what's being done now with graphic novels and motion comics for tablets and adds in a cinematic element.
The creators debuted Infex at the just concluded San Diego Comic-Con. It is one of the first interactive graphic novels to feature a celebrity voice cast including Lance Henriksen (Aliens, Terminator), Michael Wincott (The Crow), and William Fichtner (Drive Angry, Elysium).
Arem describes the app as "the next generation of graphic novels, incorporating animation, music, and sound to heighten user interactivity to levels that have never been seen before in a book." You can learn more at the rather spooky Infex website or on iTunes
Synopsis:
Action-thriller Infex shadows cancer survivor Evelyn "Ivy" Kendall, who discovers her father's...
The creators debuted Infex at the just concluded San Diego Comic-Con. It is one of the first interactive graphic novels to feature a celebrity voice cast including Lance Henriksen (Aliens, Terminator), Michael Wincott (The Crow), and William Fichtner (Drive Angry, Elysium).
Arem describes the app as "the next generation of graphic novels, incorporating animation, music, and sound to heighten user interactivity to levels that have never been seen before in a book." You can learn more at the rather spooky Infex website or on iTunes
Synopsis:
Action-thriller Infex shadows cancer survivor Evelyn "Ivy" Kendall, who discovers her father's...
- 7/28/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Modern Warfare 3's script length was detailed at Call of Duty Xp last week. The Los Angeles expo featured a panel titled 'The Voices of Call of Duty' which had voice actors from across the franchise answer questions from the audience. Activision talent director and panel host Keith Arem explained that Modern Warfare 3 has around 10,000 more lines of dialogue than last year's Call of Duty: Black Ops. "To give everyone a kind of perspective, if you look at an average television show, a half-hour series, that has about 400 lines of dialogue, and a full motion picture is going to have around 1,500 lines of dialogue," he said. "By the time we add in 80, 90, 100 characters and all the soldiers, I think on Black Ops we were pushing 25, almost 30,000 lines of dialogue. We're at about 41,000 lines of dialogue in Modern (more)...
- 9/11/2011
- by By Matthew Reynolds
- Digital Spy
Gregory Widen, the creator of the 1980's Highlander films, is set to adapt the popular graphic novel Ascend for theatrical production.
Ascend was created by Keith Arem and Christopher Shy, and describes the post-apocalyptic 'Purgatory Wars'. Apparently all hell has broken lose - in a rather literal sense. In the realm of Ascend, all of Heaven and Hell has ruptured into chaos and war, and the forces of good and evil are locked in combat for control of human souls.
The story of Ascend revolves around the two brothers Sebastian and Gideon. Gideon has risen through the ranks of angels to become one of the most powerful among the Legions of Heaven; however, Sebastian realizes he carries the 'key' to ending the war, and must somehow stop his own brother from carrying out his plan in order to prevent the entire realm of existence from falling into ruin.
Gregory Widen...
Ascend was created by Keith Arem and Christopher Shy, and describes the post-apocalyptic 'Purgatory Wars'. Apparently all hell has broken lose - in a rather literal sense. In the realm of Ascend, all of Heaven and Hell has ruptured into chaos and war, and the forces of good and evil are locked in combat for control of human souls.
The story of Ascend revolves around the two brothers Sebastian and Gideon. Gideon has risen through the ranks of angels to become one of the most powerful among the Legions of Heaven; however, Sebastian realizes he carries the 'key' to ending the war, and must somehow stop his own brother from carrying out his plan in order to prevent the entire realm of existence from falling into ruin.
Gregory Widen...
- 1/4/2011
- by Tristan Sinns
- Planet Fury
Hey Gang! The full schedule for Comic-Con 2010 has been unleashed on the world today and boy, oh boy does it have a lot of great stuff! We have the full list for you below to check out. I've highlighted all of the events that we are excited about seeing. Check out the list below and start planning out your Comic-Con adventure now!
We will be doing a meet-up at the Con this year, we will fill you in on all the details once we have it all planned out. See ya there!
Special Preview Night Programming
Wednesday, July 21
Attendees at Comic-Con's Preview Night can also experience special programming, games, and Anime and Film screenings in addition to the giant Exhibit Hall! Here's a rundown of the Wednesday night fun, including the chance to get a first look at the new homes for Anime and Films in the Marriott Hotel and Marina.
We will be doing a meet-up at the Con this year, we will fill you in on all the details once we have it all planned out. See ya there!
Special Preview Night Programming
Wednesday, July 21
Attendees at Comic-Con's Preview Night can also experience special programming, games, and Anime and Film screenings in addition to the giant Exhibit Hall! Here's a rundown of the Wednesday night fun, including the chance to get a first look at the new homes for Anime and Films in the Marriott Hotel and Marina.
- 7/8/2010
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
Here are the movie and TV highlights
The San Diego Comic-Con has posted the schedule for Thursday, July 22. You can view the full schedule here, but below are the movie and TV events that ComingSoon.net/SuperHeroHype/ShockTillYouDrop.com will be concentrating on.
Wednesday, July 21
6:00-9:00 Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings— Wbtvg continues its Comic-Con tradition of hosting a special sneak peek premiere event on preview night, this year offering fans two opportunities to screen one of the fall season’s most highly anticipated new series: Nikita, starring international action star Maggie Q. In addition to Nikita, Wbtvg will unveil special video presentations related to its other series. Ballroom 20
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Thursday, July 22
10:00-11:00 Jeff Smith— The perfect way to start off Comic-Con 2010's program schedule is with a visit with Jeff Smith! Jeff discusses his current sci-fi adventure series, Rasl, as well as the upcoming Bone books from Graphix.
The San Diego Comic-Con has posted the schedule for Thursday, July 22. You can view the full schedule here, but below are the movie and TV events that ComingSoon.net/SuperHeroHype/ShockTillYouDrop.com will be concentrating on.
Wednesday, July 21
6:00-9:00 Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings— Wbtvg continues its Comic-Con tradition of hosting a special sneak peek premiere event on preview night, this year offering fans two opportunities to screen one of the fall season’s most highly anticipated new series: Nikita, starring international action star Maggie Q. In addition to Nikita, Wbtvg will unveil special video presentations related to its other series. Ballroom 20
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Thursday, July 22
10:00-11:00 Jeff Smith— The perfect way to start off Comic-Con 2010's program schedule is with a visit with Jeff Smith! Jeff discusses his current sci-fi adventure series, Rasl, as well as the upcoming Bone books from Graphix.
- 7/8/2010
- by editor@comingsoon.net (SuperHeroHype)
- Superherohype
Filming for Frost Road will begin this year and this story from writer/director Keith Arem (Darksiders) follows a lone man after a car crash. Keith Arem describes Frost Road best by stating: "It becomes a sort of a zombie film in reverse. Instead of this constant threat of being attacked by all these plagued victims, this becomes a story of survival and keeping these people alive" (Uhm). Arem is...
- 5/6/2010
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
In an interview with USA Today, Keith Arem - director of the hit video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - talked about his foray into horror, the film Frost Road , which he's doing for Avenue Pictures and Solipsist Films. "It revolves around this man who wakes up behind the wheel of his car," he told the paper. "He has crashed headfirst into this tree in the middle of this forest in the middle of nowhere. He comes to, he's been injured. He's bleeding from his head and thinks it is from this car crash. He finds a cell phone in the car and tries to call 911 and there's a strange interference that is somehow blocking his call. He makes his way down to this town of Frost Road and finds that this entire town has died, everyone is gone and whatever happened just...
- 5/5/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
It was announced back in December that Keith Arem, the man responsible for directing the tremendous video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, would be getting behind the camera for Frost Road. Gearing up to go into production this summer, Bloody Disgusting's Chris Eggertsen visited Arem at his Encino home/compound to chat about the post-apocalyptic feature. You can read all about it and even check out some kickass concept art used for the film and forthcoming graphic novel below. The project revolves around a young man who awakens from a car accident to discover he is one of few survivors in the aftermath of a mysterious outbreak that's struck a small coast town on the East Coast. Somehow immune to the contagion, he tries to save the remaining survivors as he struggles to prevent the deadly wave from spreading across the planet.
- 3/16/2010
- bloody-disgusting.com
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 helmer Keith Arem is to make his feature film debut as the director of Frost Road. Arem's forthcoming action thriller follows a young man who wakes up from a car accident to find that he's one of the last survivors of a plague that's struck a small East Coast town. Mysteriously immune to the contagion, he sets out to stop it from spreading. The (more)...
- 12/4/2009
- by By Mike Moody
- Digital Spy
Keith Arem, director of popular video games such as "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2," has signed on to make his feature film debut with "Frost Road," an action thriller he also wrote.
Details are sketchy, but the plot will follow a group of survivors and victims of an invisible disease that takes over a small coastal Eastern town, this according to the Hollywood Reporter.
"I'm extremely excited about this story and thrilled to have the opportunity to bring the skills I've honed in the game industry to the big screen," Arem told THR. Good for him.
Arem's credits as video game director also include "Call of Duty 3" and its predecessors, "WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007," "Prince of Persia: Warrior Within" and "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2."...
Details are sketchy, but the plot will follow a group of survivors and victims of an invisible disease that takes over a small coastal Eastern town, this according to the Hollywood Reporter.
"I'm extremely excited about this story and thrilled to have the opportunity to bring the skills I've honed in the game industry to the big screen," Arem told THR. Good for him.
Arem's credits as video game director also include "Call of Duty 3" and its predecessors, "WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007," "Prince of Persia: Warrior Within" and "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2."...
- 12/2/2009
- by Franck Tabouring
- screeninglog.com
Keith Arem as some of you may know is the director behind the Modern Warfare 2 computer game. Breaking records worldwide and grossing $3 billion so far. Modern Warfare 2 is to games, what The Godfather is to cinema.
Arem will now turn his attention to feature films when he embarks on directing an action thriller called Frost Road. Having written the script Arem is confident about the upcoming project:
“I’m extremely excited about this story,” Arem said, “and thrilled to have the opportunity to bring skills I’ve honed in the games industry to the big screen. There’s an incredible talent pool currently working in the games industry, and I hope ‘Frost Road’ will give creators the chance to show what they can do on a wider canvas.”
The plot of Frost Road is quite a compelling one. We meet a man, who after surviving a car crash finds himself...
Arem will now turn his attention to feature films when he embarks on directing an action thriller called Frost Road. Having written the script Arem is confident about the upcoming project:
“I’m extremely excited about this story,” Arem said, “and thrilled to have the opportunity to bring skills I’ve honed in the games industry to the big screen. There’s an incredible talent pool currently working in the games industry, and I hope ‘Frost Road’ will give creators the chance to show what they can do on a wider canvas.”
The plot of Frost Road is quite a compelling one. We meet a man, who after surviving a car crash finds himself...
- 12/2/2009
- by Alex Wagner
- FilmShaft.com
Following on from the phenomenonal success of fastest-selling videogame ever Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, its director, Keith Arem, has been tapped to direct a feature film. Frost Road follows a man who wakes up to discover that his small town is suffering in the fallout from a mysterious outbreak. The protagonist, who is immune to the disease, puts his efforts into trying to save what survivors he can. Arem also wrote Frost Road, which will be his debut feature, and claims that he is "thrilled to have the...
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- 12/2/2009
- by Total Film
- TotalFilm
Keith Arem, talent director of the Activision Blizzard video game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2," which has now grossed a gargantuan $3 billion, is set to make his feature directing debut with the action-thriller "Frost Road" which he wrote. Additionally, Arem is developing a companion graphic novel to go alongside co-creator Brandon Humphreys as well as artist Christopher Shy. According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Frost Road" focuses on the survivors and victims of an invisible contagion in a small coastal Eastern town. Avenue Pictures' Cary Brokaw ("Angels in America") is producing with Steven L'Heureux of Solipsist Films, in association with Arem's Pcb Productions.
- 12/2/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
If you.re wondering why you haven.t seen your friends in a few weeks, the answer is probably Call of Duty 2. The latest installment in Activision.s game franchise, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, has been flying off shelves at a record pace, garnering critical raves, and destroying marriages all across America. And it.s not just the ability to shoot people in the head that has gamers so hooked. A big part of why Call of Duty works so well is story. In fact the game is so cinematic in it storytelling, that one of the guy responsible for making it will get a shot at an actual movie. Variety says Call of Duty director Keith Arem is set to make his feature debut on a movie called Frost Road. The project is an action-thriller about a young man who awakens from a car wreck to discover he...
- 12/2/2009
- cinemablend.com
There has been very little immigration between the worlds of videogames and films, but that doesn’t stop Keith Arem, director of the game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, from trying to direct a large motion picture. According to Variety, this film is called Frost Road, which is the story about a young man who is immune to a contagion that is sweeping through a small east coast town. Arem is also collaborating on a graphic novel version with c-creator Brandon Humphreys and illustrator Christopher Shy. Variety discusses some of Arem’s credentials: As talent director on the game, Arem was responsible for directing, casting and engineering all of the actors for the game, which included 50 Cent, Barry Pepper, Kevin McKidd, Keith David, Billy Murray and Lance Henriksen. Through Pcb, Arem has also done game development for the “Lord of the Rings,” “Spider-Man,” “Rainbow Six,” “Silent Hill,” “Prince of Persia,...
- 12/2/2009
- by Jacob
- Beyond Hollywood
If there's one thing I love, it's good old fashioned conspiracy theories. Nothing like making a bunch of stuff up to make yourself feel better and give those around you a reason to think you're even more insane than they had imagined.Two stories broke today that have absolutely nothing to do with each other. Or do they?First up, is the so not news of a director not doing a movie he was never attached to direct in the first place. Huh? The trades has more:Paul Greengrass has opted out of helming another installment of Universal Pictures' successful Jason Bourne franchise, and Matt Damon's participation is not sealed. That's a blow for the studio looking to assemble another sequel to one of its most important franchises, but hardly a fatal one. Hollywood's top franchises, including the long-running James Bond series and Warner Bros.' Batman pics,...
- 12/2/2009
- LRMonline.com
The record-breaking success of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has elevated the video game's director to the ranks of film. Keith Arem will direct Frost Road, described as an action-thriller by Variety. Arem also wrote the screenplay for the movie and is developing the story as a graphic novel along with the property's co-creator, Brandon Humphreys.
"[I'm] thrilled to have the opportunity to bring the skills I've honed in the game industry to the big screen," said the game guy to Variety. "There's an incredible talent pool currently working in the game industry, and I hope that the success of Frost Road will give other creators the chance to show what they can do on a wider canvas." It's cool that he gave a shout out to the rest of the digital creative slogging it through the video game trenches.
Cary Brokaw (The Resident, Closer), Arem and Steven L'Heureux are producing.
"[I'm] thrilled to have the opportunity to bring the skills I've honed in the game industry to the big screen," said the game guy to Variety. "There's an incredible talent pool currently working in the game industry, and I hope that the success of Frost Road will give other creators the chance to show what they can do on a wider canvas." It's cool that he gave a shout out to the rest of the digital creative slogging it through the video game trenches.
Cary Brokaw (The Resident, Closer), Arem and Steven L'Heureux are producing.
- 12/2/2009
- by Patrick Sauriol
- Corona's Coming Attractions
Video games and movies are merging closer every day, so it’s not entirely shocking to learn that the director of a successful game – that would be Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s Keith Arem is making the leap to movie director.He’ll kick off his film career for Frost Road, a thriller that finds a young man awakening from a car crash to discover – dun, dun duuur! – that he’s among the few survivors of a strange viral outbreak that has struck a small town on America’s East Coast.Apparently immune to the deadly bug, he struggles to stop the contagion from spreading across the planet. And, we assume, survives. Unless the sequel is being set up as a zombie film…Arem co-wrote the script and has producers on board, and he’s also developing the story as a graphic novel, most likely to help the thing get distribution.
- 12/2/2009
- EmpireOnline
While most of the action in a video game is controlled by the player, in-game cinematics and voice acting play a huge part in telling the story that you're controlling. So it's no surprise that there's a director behind the game much like a motion picture director. Now Variety reports director Keith Arem, the man behind Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the biggest and fastest selling video game release in history, is making the jump to features with Frost Road, the story of a young man who awakens from a car accident to discover he is one of few survivors in the aftermath of a mysterious outbreak that's struck a small East coast town. The main character, who is somehow immune to the contagion, tries to save the remaining survivors as he struggles to prevent the "deadly wave" from spreading across the planet. Sounds like a pretty epic directorial debut.
- 12/2/2009
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
Now here's a switch -- instead of turning a video game into a movie, a heralded video game director has been tapped to direct a feature film, and he's even written the script himself!
According to Variety Keith Arem, director of Activision Blizzard's blockbuster sequel 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' will make his feature directing bow on 'Frost Road', an action thriller that Cary Brokaw (Hammer Films' The Resident) will produce along with Steven L'Heureux. Brokaw will produce through his Avenue Pictures shingle, while L'Heureux will work through his Solipsist Films.
Arem (whose gaming credits also include Lord of the Rings, Spider-Man, Rainbow Six, Silent Hill, Prince of Persia, Guitar Hero, and more) will co-produce through his Pcb Productions, and in addition to writing the script, he and Brandon Humphreys are developing the project as a graphic novel with Christopher Shy illustrating.
[The] project revolves around a young man who...
According to Variety Keith Arem, director of Activision Blizzard's blockbuster sequel 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' will make his feature directing bow on 'Frost Road', an action thriller that Cary Brokaw (Hammer Films' The Resident) will produce along with Steven L'Heureux. Brokaw will produce through his Avenue Pictures shingle, while L'Heureux will work through his Solipsist Films.
Arem (whose gaming credits also include Lord of the Rings, Spider-Man, Rainbow Six, Silent Hill, Prince of Persia, Guitar Hero, and more) will co-produce through his Pcb Productions, and in addition to writing the script, he and Brandon Humphreys are developing the project as a graphic novel with Christopher Shy illustrating.
[The] project revolves around a young man who...
- 12/2/2009
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Variety is reporting that Keith Arem, director of Activision Blizzard’s uber-popular video game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2", is making his feature film debut with Frost Road, an apocalyptic actioner with a supernatural bent.
The film tell the story of a young man who awakens from a car accident to discover he is one of few survivors in the aftermath of a mysterious outbreak that's struck a small coast town on the East Coast. Somehow immune to the contagion, he tries to save the remaining survivors as he struggles to prevent the deadly wave from spreading across the planet.
Arem penned the script for the pic, and is also developing the project as a graphic novel with co-creator Brandon Humphreys, with Christopher Shy illustrating.
More as it comes!
The film tell the story of a young man who awakens from a car accident to discover he is one of few survivors in the aftermath of a mysterious outbreak that's struck a small coast town on the East Coast. Somehow immune to the contagion, he tries to save the remaining survivors as he struggles to prevent the deadly wave from spreading across the planet.
Arem penned the script for the pic, and is also developing the project as a graphic novel with co-creator Brandon Humphreys, with Christopher Shy illustrating.
More as it comes!
- 12/1/2009
- QuietEarth.us
Video games are bigger than movies (that's just a fact for ya), but does that mean the designers of a game are able to handle getting behind the camera for a movie? We'll find out soon as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 vid game director Keith Arem is about to play guinea pig with Frost Road, an action thriller with some post-apocalyptic themes. Read on for details and drop in your thoughts on a game director taking on a big budget feature film. Activision Blizzard is generating critical raves and blockbuster sales for "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2," and the success of the videogame is rubbing off on its director Keith Arem. Arem will make his feature directing bow on "Frost Road," an action thriller that Cary Brokaw ("Closer," "Angels in America") will produce along with Steven L'Heureux.
- 12/1/2009
- bloody-disgusting.com
Although I think that Uncharted 2 is probably the closest I've come to feeling like I was playing a movie, the blockbuster Modern Warfare 2 is also an undeniably cinematic experience. So it seems like a natural transition for Keith Arem, that game's "talent director", to slide from pushing polygons to shooting a live-action movie. (Arem was responsible for gathering and directing Warfare 2's cast members 50 Cent, Barry Pepper, Kevin McKidd, Keith David, Billy Murray and Lance...
- 12/1/2009
- by Dave Davis
- JoBlo.com
Keith Arem, director of Activision Blizzard's popular video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, will make his feature directorial debut on Frost Road, an action thriller that Cary Brokaw (Closer) will produce along with Steven L'Heureux. The film will tell the story of a small coastal Eastern town which is suddenly and inexplicably devastated by an invisible contagion. A young man awakens from a car accident to discover he is one of few survivors in the aftermath of a mysterious outbreak. Somehow immune, he tries to save the remaining survivors from themselves, as he desperately struggles to prevent the deadly wave from spreading across the entire planet. Years ago I thought that the next generation of feature film directors would be plucked out of music videos (Spike Jonze, Michel Gondry, Mark Romanek) but in these post Napster/Mtv times, that no longer seems to be the big training ground that...
- 12/1/2009
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
Keith Arem is heading to the front lines.
The talent director of the record-breaking Activision Blizzard video game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2," which has now grossed $3 billion, will make his feature directing debut with the action-thriller "Frost Road." Arem also wrote the script and is developing a companion graphic novel with co-creator Brandon Humphreys and artist Christopher Shy.
"Frost Road" concerns the survivors and victims of an invisible contagion in a small coastal Eastern town.
Cary Brokaw's Avenue Pictures ("Angels in America") is producing with Steven L'Heureux's Solipsist Films, in association with Arem's Pcb Productions.
"I'm extremely excited about this story," said Arem, "and thrilled to have the opportunity to bring the skills I've honed in the game industry to the big screen. There's an incredible talent pool currently working in the game industry, and I hope that the success of 'Frost Road' will give other creators the...
The talent director of the record-breaking Activision Blizzard video game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2," which has now grossed $3 billion, will make his feature directing debut with the action-thriller "Frost Road." Arem also wrote the script and is developing a companion graphic novel with co-creator Brandon Humphreys and artist Christopher Shy.
"Frost Road" concerns the survivors and victims of an invisible contagion in a small coastal Eastern town.
Cary Brokaw's Avenue Pictures ("Angels in America") is producing with Steven L'Heureux's Solipsist Films, in association with Arem's Pcb Productions.
"I'm extremely excited about this story," said Arem, "and thrilled to have the opportunity to bring the skills I've honed in the game industry to the big screen. There's an incredible talent pool currently working in the game industry, and I hope that the success of 'Frost Road' will give other creators the...
- 12/1/2009
- by By Jay A. Fernandez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Keith Arem is set to write and direct Frost Road ; he's also developing it as a graphic novel with Brandon Humphreys (Christopher Shy is illustrating). Arem currently has a hit video game on his hands. He directed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 . So, what's the story of Frost Road that deserves to be told in two mediums? Variety says it's about a young man gathering survivors and attempting to hold off a contagion that has hit an East Coast town. Avenue Pictures and Solipsist Films are producing. Arem tells Variety: "There's an incredible talent pool currently working in the game industry, and I hope that the success of Frost Road will give other creators the chance to show what they can do on a wider canvas."...
- 12/1/2009
- shocktillyoudrop.com
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