George A. Romero, horror legend and father of the modern zombie movie, passed away in 2017. At the time of his death, he was developing the next installment in his "Dead" series: a film called "Twilight of the Dead," for which he had written a treatment with journalist and film critic Paolo Zelati. In 2021, we learned that "Twilight of the Dead" was in active development, with Romero's widow, Suzanne Romero, meeting with filmmakers to find the right director for what is being billed as George Romero's "final zombie movie."
Now, the filmmaker who will take on that daunting duty has been found. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Brad Anderson will direct the movie from a script co-written by Zelati, Joe Knetter, and Robert Lucas. Anderson's previous directing credits are primarily horror movies and psychological thrillers, with his best-known work being a combination of the two genres: "Session 9," a...
Now, the filmmaker who will take on that daunting duty has been found. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Brad Anderson will direct the movie from a script co-written by Zelati, Joe Knetter, and Robert Lucas. Anderson's previous directing credits are primarily horror movies and psychological thrillers, with his best-known work being a combination of the two genres: "Session 9," a...
- 9/8/2023
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
Back in 2021, it was revealed that the legendary George A. Romero (who passed away in 2017) had left behind a treatment for the “seventh and final installment” in his Dead franchise – following Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, Day of the Dead, Land of the Dead, Diary of the Dead, and Survival of the Dead. The story Romero had come up with used a title than many fans expected him to use for his follow-up to Day, Twilight of the Dead, and the team of Joe Knetter, Robert Lucas, and Paolo Zelati, who also worked on the treatment with Romero, were working on fleshing it out into a screenplay. Last month, we heard that Twilight of the Dead had secured funding from Roundtable Entertainment. And now we know who’s going to direct the film: Session 9 director Brad Anderson!
Anderson provided the following statement: “George Romero’s...
Anderson provided the following statement: “George Romero’s...
- 9/8/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Brad Anderson (The Machinist) has signed on to direct Twilight of the Dead, the final film prepped by the late horror auteur George A. Romero, with Roundtable Entertainment set to produce and finance.
The film comes from a screenplay written by Joe Knetter, Robert Lucas, and Paolo Zelati which originates from a treatment penned by Romero and Paolo Zelati. Producers are Suzanne Romero, John Baldecchi, Ardvella Entertainment’s Stephanie Caleb, Paolo Zelati, and Sarah Donnelly. Executive producers are Dominic Ianno, Alex Dundas, Jason Resnick, Chris Roe, and Luis Riefkohl. Stephanie Holbrook is casting the film.
While specifics are currently undisclosed, producers have said they expect to move towards production later this year. The news comes after Roundtable announced a partnership with the Romero estate to bring Twilight of the Dead to the screen.
“George Romero’s 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead may have been the first real horror movie...
The film comes from a screenplay written by Joe Knetter, Robert Lucas, and Paolo Zelati which originates from a treatment penned by Romero and Paolo Zelati. Producers are Suzanne Romero, John Baldecchi, Ardvella Entertainment’s Stephanie Caleb, Paolo Zelati, and Sarah Donnelly. Executive producers are Dominic Ianno, Alex Dundas, Jason Resnick, Chris Roe, and Luis Riefkohl. Stephanie Holbrook is casting the film.
While specifics are currently undisclosed, producers have said they expect to move towards production later this year. The news comes after Roundtable announced a partnership with the Romero estate to bring Twilight of the Dead to the screen.
“George Romero’s 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead may have been the first real horror movie...
- 9/8/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Before he passed away in 2017, horror master George A. Romero had been developing one final zombie movie titled Twilight of the Dead, which has shown brief signs of life here and there over the years. The film is finally coming to life, The Hollywood Reporter lets us know this morning, with Brad Anderson on board to direct!
“Shooting is expected to start later this year,” THR notes in their exclusive report.
“George Romero’s 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead may have been the first real horror movie I ever saw and its shock value, its keen social relevance, and even the means by which it was made were all hugely inspirational to me,” said Anderson. “This too is a zombie movie in which limbs fly and heads roll, but one that is also about social transformation, one that asks the question: What is it to be human? It is...
“Shooting is expected to start later this year,” THR notes in their exclusive report.
“George Romero’s 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead may have been the first real horror movie I ever saw and its shock value, its keen social relevance, and even the means by which it was made were all hugely inspirational to me,” said Anderson. “This too is a zombie movie in which limbs fly and heads roll, but one that is also about social transformation, one that asks the question: What is it to be human? It is...
- 9/8/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
George A. Romero’s “final zombie movie” Twilight of the Dead has found its director.
Brad Anderson will helm the film, the “seventh and final installment” of the Living Dead franchise, which is being produced and financed by multi-platform production company Roundtable Entertainment. Roundtable recently announced a partnership with the Romero estate to bring Twilight of the Dead to the screen. Shooting is expected to start later this year.
Romero and Paolo Zelati penned the treatment, with the screenplay written by Joe Knetter, Robert Lucas, and Zelati.
“George Romero’s 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead may have been the first real horror movie I ever saw and its shock value, its keen social relevance, and even the means by which it was made were all hugely inspirational to me,” said Anderson. “This too is a zombie movie in which limbs fly and heads roll, but one that is also about social transformation,...
Brad Anderson will helm the film, the “seventh and final installment” of the Living Dead franchise, which is being produced and financed by multi-platform production company Roundtable Entertainment. Roundtable recently announced a partnership with the Romero estate to bring Twilight of the Dead to the screen. Shooting is expected to start later this year.
Romero and Paolo Zelati penned the treatment, with the screenplay written by Joe Knetter, Robert Lucas, and Zelati.
“George Romero’s 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead may have been the first real horror movie I ever saw and its shock value, its keen social relevance, and even the means by which it was made were all hugely inspirational to me,” said Anderson. “This too is a zombie movie in which limbs fly and heads roll, but one that is also about social transformation,...
- 9/8/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Late “Night of the Living Dead” creator George A. Romero has one final film in the works.
Romero, who died in 2017 at age 77 after battling lung cancer, wrote a treatment for film “Twilight of the Dead” before passing away. Per Romero’s estate, the film is the “seventh and final installment” in the “Living Dead” franchise. The project was first revealed in 2021, but Deadline reported that newly relaunched Roundtable Entertainment is now moving forward with production and applying for a SAG-AFTRA waiver amid the strike for a slated late 2023 start date. The waiver would allow production to happen in spite of SAG-AFTRA work stoppage orders.
Romero’s widow Suzanne Romero, who will produce the film, said in a statement, “I’m delighted to be joining forces with Roundtable to bring the eerie evolution of Romero’s universe to the screen. Roundtable impressed me with their long-term and deep love of George’s work.
Romero, who died in 2017 at age 77 after battling lung cancer, wrote a treatment for film “Twilight of the Dead” before passing away. Per Romero’s estate, the film is the “seventh and final installment” in the “Living Dead” franchise. The project was first revealed in 2021, but Deadline reported that newly relaunched Roundtable Entertainment is now moving forward with production and applying for a SAG-AFTRA waiver amid the strike for a slated late 2023 start date. The waiver would allow production to happen in spite of SAG-AFTRA work stoppage orders.
Romero’s widow Suzanne Romero, who will produce the film, said in a statement, “I’m delighted to be joining forces with Roundtable to bring the eerie evolution of Romero’s universe to the screen. Roundtable impressed me with their long-term and deep love of George’s work.
- 8/5/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
‘The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge‘ is an upcoming baking contest series that is set to debut on Netflix on August 4, 2023. There will be 10 episodes of cake, cake and more fun cake!
Serving as a spin-off of the widely popular baking show ‘Nailed It!‘, this new series will showcase the talents of 10 amateur bakers as they receive guidance from professional pastry chefs and vie for a “yummy” cash prize.
The show will be hosted by Nicole Byer and Jacques Torres (pastry chef and chocolatier), who are also the hosts of ‘Nailed It!‘.
In comparison to its predecessor (‘Nailed It!’), ‘The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge‘ will challenge the contestants further. They will receive enhanced training and resources to up their chances of success. A lineup of celebrity bakers, will help the contestants guiding them with tricks and tips. They include New York best-selling cookbook author and baking expert Erin Jeanne McDowell,...
Serving as a spin-off of the widely popular baking show ‘Nailed It!‘, this new series will showcase the talents of 10 amateur bakers as they receive guidance from professional pastry chefs and vie for a “yummy” cash prize.
The show will be hosted by Nicole Byer and Jacques Torres (pastry chef and chocolatier), who are also the hosts of ‘Nailed It!‘.
In comparison to its predecessor (‘Nailed It!’), ‘The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge‘ will challenge the contestants further. They will receive enhanced training and resources to up their chances of success. A lineup of celebrity bakers, will help the contestants guiding them with tricks and tips. They include New York best-selling cookbook author and baking expert Erin Jeanne McDowell,...
- 8/4/2023
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
After the release of Day of the Dead in 1985, twenty years went by without George A. Romero being able to get another zombie movie into production, even though he was very open about the fact that he had an idea for another one. During that time, a lot of fans expected the next movie to be called Twilight of the Dead, following the progression of the titles Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, and Day of the Dead. But when Romero did make a fourth zombie movie, he threw a titular curveball and called it Land of the Dead. That was followed by Diary of the Dead and Survival of the Dead. Now it looks like Twilight of the Dead is going to happen after all – and might even begin filming before the end of this year!
Deadline reports that Roundtable Entertainment will be providing the funding for Twilight of the Dead,...
Deadline reports that Roundtable Entertainment will be providing the funding for Twilight of the Dead,...
- 8/2/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Before he passed away in 2017, horror master George A. Romero had been developing one final zombie movie titled Twilight of the Dead, which has shown brief signs of life here and there over the years. Deadline brings us the latest update, reporting that the film now has “backing from Roundtable Entertainment and a planned late 2023 start date in Puerto Rico.”
“The George A. Romero estate is teaming up with LA-based financier-producer Roundtable,” Deadline reports, with Twilight of the Dead being positioned as the “final installment” in Romero’s ‘Dead’ franchise. The original treatment for the planned project was penned by Romero himself, but Joe Knetter, Robert Lucas, and Paolo Zelati tackled the actual screenplay.
Romero followed seminal zombie film Night of the Living Dead with Dawn of the Dead, Day of the Dead, Land of the Dead, Diary of the Dead and Survival of the Dead. The upcoming Twilight of the Dead...
“The George A. Romero estate is teaming up with LA-based financier-producer Roundtable,” Deadline reports, with Twilight of the Dead being positioned as the “final installment” in Romero’s ‘Dead’ franchise. The original treatment for the planned project was penned by Romero himself, but Joe Knetter, Robert Lucas, and Paolo Zelati tackled the actual screenplay.
Romero followed seminal zombie film Night of the Living Dead with Dawn of the Dead, Day of the Dead, Land of the Dead, Diary of the Dead and Survival of the Dead. The upcoming Twilight of the Dead...
- 8/2/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: George A. Romero’s “final zombie movie” Twilight Of The Dead has got fresh impetus with producer-financier Roundtable Entertainment and a planned late 2023 start date in Puerto Rico.
The George A. Romero estate is teaming up with LA-based financier-producer Roundtable on the “seventh and final installment” of the seminal Living Dead franchise.
Horror icon Romero had written a treatment for the movie before he passed in 2017 and regarded Twilight Of The Dead as the conclusion to his epic saga, which comprised six movies and various spinoffs and remakes. The project was first revealed in 2021 but things have been quiet since then.
The script is now finished, having been taken on by Joe Knetter, Robert Lucas, and Paolo Zelati, who also worked on the treatment with Romero.
Set on a tropical island, we’re told Twilight Of The Dead will “delve into the dark nature of humanity from the perspective...
The George A. Romero estate is teaming up with LA-based financier-producer Roundtable on the “seventh and final installment” of the seminal Living Dead franchise.
Horror icon Romero had written a treatment for the movie before he passed in 2017 and regarded Twilight Of The Dead as the conclusion to his epic saga, which comprised six movies and various spinoffs and remakes. The project was first revealed in 2021 but things have been quiet since then.
The script is now finished, having been taken on by Joe Knetter, Robert Lucas, and Paolo Zelati, who also worked on the treatment with Romero.
Set on a tropical island, we’re told Twilight Of The Dead will “delve into the dark nature of humanity from the perspective...
- 8/2/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
10 bakers will try their best to whip up creations that are recognizable on Netflix’s The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge. In addition to justified humiliation, the new Nailed It format offers the chosen bakers a shot at actually getting better and learning tricks of the trade from world-renowned pastry chefs.
Nicole Byer returns as host along with her sidekick, head judge Jacques Torres. Baking expert Erin Jeanne McDowell and cake artist Robert Lucas mentor the bakers in hopes of turning them into better versions of their baking selves.
Byer, Casey Kriley, Jo Sharon, Gaylen Gawlowski, Claire Kosloff, and Hillary Olsen serve as executive producers. The 10-episode season is set to premiere on August 4, 2023.
Nicole Byer, Jacques Torres, Robert Lucas, and Erin Jeanne McDowell in ‘The Big Nailed It: Baking Challenge’ (Photo Courtesy of Netflix © 2023)
The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:
After seven seasons of eating...
Nicole Byer returns as host along with her sidekick, head judge Jacques Torres. Baking expert Erin Jeanne McDowell and cake artist Robert Lucas mentor the bakers in hopes of turning them into better versions of their baking selves.
Byer, Casey Kriley, Jo Sharon, Gaylen Gawlowski, Claire Kosloff, and Hillary Olsen serve as executive producers. The 10-episode season is set to premiere on August 4, 2023.
Nicole Byer, Jacques Torres, Robert Lucas, and Erin Jeanne McDowell in ‘The Big Nailed It: Baking Challenge’ (Photo Courtesy of Netflix © 2023)
The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:
After seven seasons of eating...
- 7/17/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
New York -- When Paul Benefiel sent an email to Stephen Colbert asking for advice on how to set up his own super Pac at the University of Texas at Austin, he doubted Colbert would read his message at all. So it was a big surprise on March 29, when Colbert not only read it on his show, "The Colbert Report," but announced a Super Pac Super Fun Kit for sale online that would show college students how to start their own super PACs.
"Honestly, that email was a complete shot in the dark," said Benefiel, a sophomore chemical engineering student. "I didn't hear back from ['The Colbert Report'] for months."
Benefiel had been studying the changes in campaign finance laws that allowed for the existence of super PACs (political action committees that are able to raise and spend unlimited amounts of money without strict disclosure rules to follow). Benefiel's idea to form his...
"Honestly, that email was a complete shot in the dark," said Benefiel, a sophomore chemical engineering student. "I didn't hear back from ['The Colbert Report'] for months."
Benefiel had been studying the changes in campaign finance laws that allowed for the existence of super PACs (political action committees that are able to raise and spend unlimited amounts of money without strict disclosure rules to follow). Benefiel's idea to form his...
- 5/9/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
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o. Despite reports that Justin Timberlake and Olivia Wilde were rebounding with each other over the weekend, sources close to the pair insist they are just good friends and neither of them is ready to leap into another serious relationship.
o. Controversial singer Chris Brown has found a surprising ally in former talk show queen Rosie O'Donnell. She said she believes Brown's haters are racist.
o. Robert Lucas, featured on CBS hit 'The Doctors,' is being investigated by the California Physician Assistant Committee in an attempt to determine whether or not Lucas is fit to practice medicine.
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- 4/5/2011
- by Elena Cox
- Aol TV.
The real question facing Haiti isn't whether to rebuild the capital or move it inland; it's how do you build a city that creates opportunities instead of slums?
Haiti isn't just the world's most pressing case of disaster recovery following last month's earthquake. It's the place most in need of some instant city-building.
Port-au-Prince--home to two million inhabitants and a fifth of Haiti's population--is effectively leveled. The United Nations estimates 75% of the city will need to be rebuilt, with 500,000 people still sleeping in the streets. Others have moved out of the city and into emergency tents, lean-tos, and shelters. The International Organization for Migration told The New York Times last week that it could be five years before residents move back into houses, and that they could look forward to living in glorified "garden sheds" until then.
So far, the debate has focused on whether displaced capital-dwellers should permanently relocate.
Haiti isn't just the world's most pressing case of disaster recovery following last month's earthquake. It's the place most in need of some instant city-building.
Port-au-Prince--home to two million inhabitants and a fifth of Haiti's population--is effectively leveled. The United Nations estimates 75% of the city will need to be rebuilt, with 500,000 people still sleeping in the streets. Others have moved out of the city and into emergency tents, lean-tos, and shelters. The International Organization for Migration told The New York Times last week that it could be five years before residents move back into houses, and that they could look forward to living in glorified "garden sheds" until then.
So far, the debate has focused on whether displaced capital-dwellers should permanently relocate.
- 2/8/2010
- by Greg Lindsay
- Fast Company
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