Exclusive: Catherine Hardwicke (Thirteen) has breathed new life into Don’t Look Deeper, a short-form series created for the defunct streaming platform Quibi, which has now been reconfigured as a feature. The Veterans will screen the fully shot and completed picture to global buyers during the Cannes Film Market, with Thomas Augsberger’s Eden Rock Media handling U.S. sales.
Don’t Look Deeper is a sci-fi thriller originally conceived as a 14-episode series, with a 12 million budget. The film follows Aisha (Helena Howard), a high school senior who can’t seem to shake the feeling that something about her is just not right. In fact, it isn’t—she’s not human. The revelation of who she really is, where she comes from and who has started looking for her sets in motion a series of events that suddenly puts her life in jeopardy. Oscar nominee Don Cheadle (Black Monday) and...
Don’t Look Deeper is a sci-fi thriller originally conceived as a 14-episode series, with a 12 million budget. The film follows Aisha (Helena Howard), a high school senior who can’t seem to shake the feeling that something about her is just not right. In fact, it isn’t—she’s not human. The revelation of who she really is, where she comes from and who has started looking for her sets in motion a series of events that suddenly puts her life in jeopardy. Oscar nominee Don Cheadle (Black Monday) and...
- 5/17/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, BET will air six episodes of “The Good Fight,” and Netflix announced a premiere date for “Julie and the Phantoms.”
First Looks
Netflix released a trailer for Sam Jay’s comedy special, “3 In The Morning,” shot at The Masquerade in Atlanta and set to launch Aug. 4. In her first one-hour special for the streamer, the comedian jokes about traveling with her partner and experiences related to her sexuality. Watch the trailer below.
Quibi revealed a trailer for its new sci-fi series, “Don’t Look Deeper,” which premieres July 27. The show follows a high school senior named Aisha (Helena Howard) who struggles with the concept that she might not be quite human. The series, directed by Catherine Hardwicke, also stars Don Cheadle and Emily Mortimer. Hardwicke also serves as an executive producer, along with Jeffrey Lieber, Charlie McDonnell, Kathleen Grace, Laura Schwartz, Jed Weintrob and Julina Tatlock.
First Looks
Netflix released a trailer for Sam Jay’s comedy special, “3 In The Morning,” shot at The Masquerade in Atlanta and set to launch Aug. 4. In her first one-hour special for the streamer, the comedian jokes about traveling with her partner and experiences related to her sexuality. Watch the trailer below.
Quibi revealed a trailer for its new sci-fi series, “Don’t Look Deeper,” which premieres July 27. The show follows a high school senior named Aisha (Helena Howard) who struggles with the concept that she might not be quite human. The series, directed by Catherine Hardwicke, also stars Don Cheadle and Emily Mortimer. Hardwicke also serves as an executive producer, along with Jeffrey Lieber, Charlie McDonnell, Kathleen Grace, Laura Schwartz, Jed Weintrob and Julina Tatlock.
- 7/21/2020
- by Eli Countryman
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Amazon Prime Video has announced the premiere date for season 2 of “The Boys,” and Quibi has renewed “Chrissy’s Court” for a second season.
Casting
Jay Pharoah has been selected to host “Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered,” previously “Game Face,” premiering July 11 at 8:30 p.m. The six-episode remote game show challenges panelists Darci Lynne, Lex Lumpkin and Gabrielle Nevaeh Green to guess the identities of celebrity guests who have been disguised by an animated 3D filter and voice changer. “Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered” is executive produced by Pharoah, Shaina Farrow and Ben Pluimer.
Dates
Amazon Prime Video superhero satire series “The Boys” will return for a second season on Sept. 4 with a three episode premiere. New episodes will then release each Friday until the season finale on Oct. 9. Season 2 finds the titular Boys running from both the law and the Supes as they attempt to fight back against Vought.
Casting
Jay Pharoah has been selected to host “Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered,” previously “Game Face,” premiering July 11 at 8:30 p.m. The six-episode remote game show challenges panelists Darci Lynne, Lex Lumpkin and Gabrielle Nevaeh Green to guess the identities of celebrity guests who have been disguised by an animated 3D filter and voice changer. “Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered” is executive produced by Pharoah, Shaina Farrow and Ben Pluimer.
Dates
Amazon Prime Video superhero satire series “The Boys” will return for a second season on Sept. 4 with a three episode premiere. New episodes will then release each Friday until the season finale on Oct. 9. Season 2 finds the titular Boys running from both the law and the Supes as they attempt to fight back against Vought.
- 6/26/2020
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Quibi continues to ramp up its original programming with Crazy Talented, a superhero tale with a twist directed by Doug Liman and produced by his company 30 Ninjas.
Here’s the logline: The world’s most powerful superheroes are trying to stop the world’s most devastating threat — alien weapons falling into the wrong hands and obliterating life as we know it. At least that’s what they’ve been told. Patients in a psych ward are convinced by a charismatic leader that their defects actually are extraordinary “talents.” He’s clearly out of his mind. But just because it’s crazy doesn’t mean it isn’t true.
Michael Karnow (Alphas) writes Crazy Talented based on a short story by Jumper creator Steve Gould, whose novel Jumper became a 2008 film that Liman directed. Julia Tatlock and Jed Weintrob of 30 Ninjas are the executive producers.
Liman’s directing credits range...
Here’s the logline: The world’s most powerful superheroes are trying to stop the world’s most devastating threat — alien weapons falling into the wrong hands and obliterating life as we know it. At least that’s what they’ve been told. Patients in a psych ward are convinced by a charismatic leader that their defects actually are extraordinary “talents.” He’s clearly out of his mind. But just because it’s crazy doesn’t mean it isn’t true.
Michael Karnow (Alphas) writes Crazy Talented based on a short story by Jumper creator Steve Gould, whose novel Jumper became a 2008 film that Liman directed. Julia Tatlock and Jed Weintrob of 30 Ninjas are the executive producers.
Liman’s directing credits range...
- 7/12/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Quibi has rounded out its supporting cast for sci-fi drama series Don’t Look Deeper. Jan Luis Castellanos (Runaways), Erin Pineda (American Princess) Raquel McPeek Rodriguez (Chicago Med) and Kaiwi Lyman are set opposite previously announced Don Cheadle, Emily Mortimer and Helena Howard. Belissa Escobedo, Ema Horvath, Harvey Zielinski (Zoe.Misplaced), Brandon Win (For the People), Kayleigh Gilbert (Break Night), Tyler Ghyzel (American Princess), Cameron Roberts (Ben is Back), Dana Gourrier (The Hateful Eight), Bevin Bru (Head Count), Amy Anderson (Modern Family), Harvey Guillen (What We Do In The Shadows), Holly Long (Men Seeking Women), Makenzie Lee-Foster (This Is Us), Hartlyn Hilsman (Big Little Lies) and Kate Crash (Messiah of Dogs) round out the supporting cast. The series is a co-production between New Form, a Whistle-owned company, and Doug Liman’s 30 Ninjas for Quibi. Catherine Hardwicke is...
- 7/10/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
A new sci-fi drama series starring Don Cheadle, Emily Mortimer (“Mary Poppins Returns”) and Helena Howard is in development for Quibi, Jeffrey Katzenberg’s upcoming streaming service, the company announced on Wednesday morning.
Details are sparse, but the show, “Don’t Look Deeper,” will be centered on a California high school senior that finds out she’s not human — a revelation that will ultimately put her life in danger. Howard, who starred in “Madeline’s Madeline” last year, is set to co-star in the role. Twilight” and “Lords of Dogtown” director Catherine Hardwicke will both direct and executive produce the series.
Former “NCIS: New Orleans” showrunner Jeffrey Lieber is attached as writer, executive producer and showrunner for the project. Charlie McDonnell will also write and serve as Ep for the show.
Also Read: Quibi Hires Pandora Co-Creator Tom Conrad as Chief Product Officer
The series will be co-produced by...
Details are sparse, but the show, “Don’t Look Deeper,” will be centered on a California high school senior that finds out she’s not human — a revelation that will ultimately put her life in danger. Howard, who starred in “Madeline’s Madeline” last year, is set to co-star in the role. Twilight” and “Lords of Dogtown” director Catherine Hardwicke will both direct and executive produce the series.
Former “NCIS: New Orleans” showrunner Jeffrey Lieber is attached as writer, executive producer and showrunner for the project. Charlie McDonnell will also write and serve as Ep for the show.
Also Read: Quibi Hires Pandora Co-Creator Tom Conrad as Chief Product Officer
The series will be co-produced by...
- 6/12/2019
- by Sean Burch
- The Wrap
Don Cheadle is the latest A-list name to throw his hat into the Quibi content ring.
The “Avengers” and “Black Monday” star has joined the cast of sci-fi drama “Don’t Look Deeper,” which is in the works at the short form content platform founded by Jeffrey Katzenberg.
“Don’t Look Deeper” is set in Merced, Ca. fifteen minutes into the future, and centers on a high school senior who can’t seem to shake the feeling that something about her just isn’t right. She’s not human, not one of us. This revelation sets in motion a series of events that suddenly puts her entire life in jeopardy.
The series will also star Emily Mortimer, fresh off her performance in “Mary Poppins Returns,” and “Madeline’s Madeline” standout Helena Howard.
“Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke is in place to direct and executive produce the series, while former “Lost” writer...
The “Avengers” and “Black Monday” star has joined the cast of sci-fi drama “Don’t Look Deeper,” which is in the works at the short form content platform founded by Jeffrey Katzenberg.
“Don’t Look Deeper” is set in Merced, Ca. fifteen minutes into the future, and centers on a high school senior who can’t seem to shake the feeling that something about her just isn’t right. She’s not human, not one of us. This revelation sets in motion a series of events that suddenly puts her entire life in jeopardy.
The series will also star Emily Mortimer, fresh off her performance in “Mary Poppins Returns,” and “Madeline’s Madeline” standout Helena Howard.
“Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke is in place to direct and executive produce the series, while former “Lost” writer...
- 6/12/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Don Cheadle, Emily Mortimer & Helena Howard To Star In Quibi Sci-Fi Drama Series ‘Don’t Look Deeper’
Don Cheadle, Emily Mortimer and Helena Howard are set to star in Don’t Look Deeper, a sci-fi drama series for Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman’s short-form video platform Quibi. The series is a co-production between New Form, a Whistle-owned company, and Doug Liman’s 30 Ninjas for Quibi. Catherine Hardwicke is attached to direct and executive produce.
Co-written by Lost co-creator Jeffrey Lieber, who also serves as showrunner, and Charlie McDonnell, Don’t Look Deeper is set in Merced, California, “fifteen minutes into the future.” It centers on a high school senior who can’t seem to shake the feeling that something about her just isn’t right. And that something is… she’s not human… not one of us. This revelation of what she really is, where she comes from,...
Co-written by Lost co-creator Jeffrey Lieber, who also serves as showrunner, and Charlie McDonnell, Don’t Look Deeper is set in Merced, California, “fifteen minutes into the future.” It centers on a high school senior who can’t seem to shake the feeling that something about her just isn’t right. And that something is… she’s not human… not one of us. This revelation of what she really is, where she comes from,...
- 6/12/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Condé Nast Entertainment has acquired three shorts out of the Sundance Film Fesitival: "Stop," "{The And} Marcela & Rock" and "Russian Roulette." The news of the acquisition comes off the success of The New Yorker Shorts series. Jed Weintrob, Vice President and Head of Production Condé Nast Entertainment told Indiewire in a statement: "We’re thrilled to introduce The Scene’s viewers to wildly impressive new talents such as Topaz Adizes, Ben Aston and Reinaldo Marcus Green—and it is a validation of our faith that the world of independent film is key to delivering remarkable original content to our audiences." Read More: Exclusive: Condé Nast Picks Up Three Shorts Out of Sundance...
- 1/27/2015
- by Shipra Gupta
- Indiewire
Magnolia has taken the rights to director Kriv Stenders' Kill Me Three Times, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The Australian thriller was penned by James McFarland and stars Simon Pegg, Sullivan Stapleton, Alice Braga, Teresa Palmer, Callan Mulvey, Luke Hemsworth and Bryan Brown. Pegg plays a hitman set loose on a sleepy Australian town. The film was produced by Parabolic Pictures and Stable Way Entertainment, in association with Feisty Dame Productions. It was produced by Laurence Malkin, Share Stallings and Tania Chambers. Executive producers include Jed Weintrob, Jan Korbelin, Bryce Menzies, Ian Gibbins, Jack Drewe, Joan Peters, Aaron L. Gilbert and Alan Simpson. The deal, first reported
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- 9/20/2014
- by THR staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kriv Stenders’ crime thiller adds Warm Bodies’ Teresa Palmer and Luke Hemsworth to cast.
Principal photography has begun this week on Kriv Stenders’ crime thiller Kill Me Three Times in and around Perth and the southwest region of Western Australia.
The feature stars Simon Pegg, most recently seen in Star Trek Into Darkness and The World’s End, alongside Sullivan Stapleton, Alice Braga, Bryan Brown and Callan Mulvey.
New additions to the cast include Teresa Palmer, who starred opposite Nicholas Hoult in zombie romcom Warm Bodies, and Australian TV actor Luke Hemsworth, following his younger brothers Chris and Liam onto the big screen.
With an original screenplay by James McFarland, the film is produced by Laurence Malkin and Share Stallings, the team behind Death At A Funeral and A Few Best Men; and Tania Chambers, the former CEO of Screen New South Wales.
Kill Me Three Times takes place in an Australian surfing town, where a young...
Principal photography has begun this week on Kriv Stenders’ crime thiller Kill Me Three Times in and around Perth and the southwest region of Western Australia.
The feature stars Simon Pegg, most recently seen in Star Trek Into Darkness and The World’s End, alongside Sullivan Stapleton, Alice Braga, Bryan Brown and Callan Mulvey.
New additions to the cast include Teresa Palmer, who starred opposite Nicholas Hoult in zombie romcom Warm Bodies, and Australian TV actor Luke Hemsworth, following his younger brothers Chris and Liam onto the big screen.
With an original screenplay by James McFarland, the film is produced by Laurence Malkin and Share Stallings, the team behind Death At A Funeral and A Few Best Men; and Tania Chambers, the former CEO of Screen New South Wales.
Kill Me Three Times takes place in an Australian surfing town, where a young...
- 9/18/2013
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Teresa Palmer, Callan Mulvey, Luke Hemsworth and Bryan Brown have joined the cast of Kill Me Three Times, Kriv Stenders. crime thriller which started shooting in Perth on Monday.
That quartet adds a fair bit of star-power to the already-announced Simon Pegg, Alice Braga (the Brazilian actress who stars in Elysium) and Sullivan Stapleton. Scripted by first-timer James McFarland, an Irishman, the tale of murder, blackmail and revenge is set in an Australian surfing town.
The subject sounds far removed from Stenders. breakthrough hit Red Dog but he says there are similarities. .This is a fun, commercial movie,. he told If today on his way to the set. .It plays with the genre and doesn.t take itself too seriously. Like Red Dog it.s made for a broad international audience..
The producers are Laurence Malkin and Share Stallings (the team behind Death At A Funeral and A Few Best Men) and Tania Chambers,...
That quartet adds a fair bit of star-power to the already-announced Simon Pegg, Alice Braga (the Brazilian actress who stars in Elysium) and Sullivan Stapleton. Scripted by first-timer James McFarland, an Irishman, the tale of murder, blackmail and revenge is set in an Australian surfing town.
The subject sounds far removed from Stenders. breakthrough hit Red Dog but he says there are similarities. .This is a fun, commercial movie,. he told If today on his way to the set. .It plays with the genre and doesn.t take itself too seriously. Like Red Dog it.s made for a broad international audience..
The producers are Laurence Malkin and Share Stallings (the team behind Death At A Funeral and A Few Best Men) and Tania Chambers,...
- 9/17/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Year: 2007
Director: Jed Weintrob
Cast: Angela Bettis, Kirby Bliss Blanton, Devon Graye, Ben Cotton, Christopher Titus
Joan Burrows (two time Fright Meter Award Winner Angela Bettis) returns to her hometown where, years earlier, she was the sole survivor of a sadistic, brutal serial killer's rampage in which she witnessed her best friend tortured and ultimately killed. It's her niece's graduation; however, the joyous atmosphere of the small town quickly shifts as teenagers begin showing up murdered in the same manner in which the serial killer that Joan thought she killed all those years earlier killed his victims. Could it really be him, or is someone recreating the carnage with the hopes of succeeding in what his/her inspiration failed to do before: murder Joan?
Scar really boils down to being part Saw/Hostel and part name any teenage slasher flick from the 80's. However, despite its obvious influences, Scar ultimately...
Director: Jed Weintrob
Cast: Angela Bettis, Kirby Bliss Blanton, Devon Graye, Ben Cotton, Christopher Titus
Joan Burrows (two time Fright Meter Award Winner Angela Bettis) returns to her hometown where, years earlier, she was the sole survivor of a sadistic, brutal serial killer's rampage in which she witnessed her best friend tortured and ultimately killed. It's her niece's graduation; however, the joyous atmosphere of the small town quickly shifts as teenagers begin showing up murdered in the same manner in which the serial killer that Joan thought she killed all those years earlier killed his victims. Could it really be him, or is someone recreating the carnage with the hopes of succeeding in what his/her inspiration failed to do before: murder Joan?
Scar really boils down to being part Saw/Hostel and part name any teenage slasher flick from the 80's. However, despite its obvious influences, Scar ultimately...
- 9/3/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Troy)
- Fright Meter
"The Resident" (2011)
Directed by Antti Jokinen
Released by Image Entertainment
This actually isn't the first time Hilary Swank has seen one of her films go direct to DVD after the films "Red Dust" and "Birds of America" suffered the same fate, but surely there was more riding on this horror film from the resurgent Hammer Films about a recently separated doctor who learns her Brooklyn loft isn't quite as wonderful as she thought it would be. "Secretary" screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson co-wrote this film, which co-stars Christopher Lee, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Lee Pace.
"The Mikado" (1939)
Directed by Victor Schertzinger
Released by Criterion Collection
"Topsy-Turvy" (1999)
Directed by Mike Leigh
Released by Criterion Collection
Sold separately, Criterion is making no secret of trying to appeal to Gilbert and Sullivan fanatics with special editions of "The Mikado," a straight-up adaptation of the musical duo's most famous opera, and Mike Leigh's "Topsy-Turvy,...
Directed by Antti Jokinen
Released by Image Entertainment
This actually isn't the first time Hilary Swank has seen one of her films go direct to DVD after the films "Red Dust" and "Birds of America" suffered the same fate, but surely there was more riding on this horror film from the resurgent Hammer Films about a recently separated doctor who learns her Brooklyn loft isn't quite as wonderful as she thought it would be. "Secretary" screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson co-wrote this film, which co-stars Christopher Lee, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Lee Pace.
"The Mikado" (1939)
Directed by Victor Schertzinger
Released by Criterion Collection
"Topsy-Turvy" (1999)
Directed by Mike Leigh
Released by Criterion Collection
Sold separately, Criterion is making no secret of trying to appeal to Gilbert and Sullivan fanatics with special editions of "The Mikado," a straight-up adaptation of the musical duo's most famous opera, and Mike Leigh's "Topsy-Turvy,...
- 3/28/2011
- by Stephen Saito
- ifc.com
It doesn't matter if you're a black swan or a white swan; we're sure you're going to want to bring home the dementedness that is Natalie Portman's Oscar-winning performance in Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan.
The film also stars Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Barbara Hershey and Winona Ryder. If you live in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco or Chicago, you can participate in the Black Swan Experience on April 2nd.
Since Scream 4 is coming out in theaters shortly, it is only appropriate that the Scream trilogy is being re-released in glorious Blu-ray. Bring home the franchise created by Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson that gave the horror genre a booster shot back in the mid 1990s. A trio from the original cast -- Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette -- will be gracing the big screens with a whole new cast soon enough.
In addition, don't...
The film also stars Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Barbara Hershey and Winona Ryder. If you live in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco or Chicago, you can participate in the Black Swan Experience on April 2nd.
Since Scream 4 is coming out in theaters shortly, it is only appropriate that the Scream trilogy is being re-released in glorious Blu-ray. Bring home the franchise created by Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson that gave the horror genre a booster shot back in the mid 1990s. A trio from the original cast -- Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette -- will be gracing the big screens with a whole new cast soon enough.
In addition, don't...
- 3/28/2011
- by kwlow
- DreadCentral.com
It's been a really long road for Jed Weintrob's Scar 3D. From numerous delays to everything in between, the finish line is finally in sight for all those involved.
Phase 4 Film has announced that the film, starring Angela Bettis (Girl, May, "Carrie"), Devon Graye ("Dexter," Husk, Lure), Christopher Titus ("Big Shots"), and Kirby Bliss Blanton ("Hannah Montana," "Entourage," "Zoey 101"), will finally be available on Blu-ray and DVD on March 29th, 2011.
Dig on the cover art below.
Synopsis
"In the small town of Ovid, Colorado, Joan Burrows (Angela Bettis) awakens in the basement morgue of Ernie Bishop, a local undertaker who secretly tortures, mutilates, and kills teenage girls. Before becoming Bishop’s latest victim, Joan manages to kill him and escape with her life. Sixteen years later and still bearing the scars of her torment, Joan returns to her hometown in time to see her niece, Olympia, be crowned Prom Queen.
Phase 4 Film has announced that the film, starring Angela Bettis (Girl, May, "Carrie"), Devon Graye ("Dexter," Husk, Lure), Christopher Titus ("Big Shots"), and Kirby Bliss Blanton ("Hannah Montana," "Entourage," "Zoey 101"), will finally be available on Blu-ray and DVD on March 29th, 2011.
Dig on the cover art below.
Synopsis
"In the small town of Ovid, Colorado, Joan Burrows (Angela Bettis) awakens in the basement morgue of Ernie Bishop, a local undertaker who secretly tortures, mutilates, and kills teenage girls. Before becoming Bishop’s latest victim, Joan manages to kill him and escape with her life. Sixteen years later and still bearing the scars of her torment, Joan returns to her hometown in time to see her niece, Olympia, be crowned Prom Queen.
- 1/10/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
It's been a long road of delays but Jed Weintrob's Scar 3D will finally release on DVD and Blu-ray on March 28th. Angela Bettis(May, Carrie), Devon Graye (Dexter, Husk), Christopher Titus ( Titus), Kirby Bliss Blanton (Hannah Montana) will all star in the Phase 4 release. Dig on the cool cover art up top, seriously good stuff! Hey and it comes with 2 pairs of 3D glasses, Yahoo!
Synopsis:
"In the small town of Ovid, Colorado, Joan Burrows (Angela Bettis) awakens in the basement morgue of Ernie Bishop, a local undertaker who secretly tortures, mutilates, and kills teenage girls. Before becoming Bishop’s latest victim, Joan manages to kill him and escape with her life. Sixteen years later and still bearing the scars of her torment, Joan returns to her hometown in time to see her niece, Olympia, be crowned Prom Queen. Soon after Joan’s arrival, murders by an alleged...
Synopsis:
"In the small town of Ovid, Colorado, Joan Burrows (Angela Bettis) awakens in the basement morgue of Ernie Bishop, a local undertaker who secretly tortures, mutilates, and kills teenage girls. Before becoming Bishop’s latest victim, Joan manages to kill him and escape with her life. Sixteen years later and still bearing the scars of her torment, Joan returns to her hometown in time to see her niece, Olympia, be crowned Prom Queen. Soon after Joan’s arrival, murders by an alleged...
- 1/10/2011
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
Finished many moons ago is Scar 3D, a horror film that was made long before the current three dimensional craze. Fangoria has the goods on the Blu-ray/DVD release on March 29, 2011.
“Phase 4 Films will release Scar March 29 on 3-D/2-D combo DVD and Blu-ray (each with two pairs of glasses), plus a 2-D DVD. The discs will present the movie in 16×9 transfers with 5.1 Surround Sound; the only announced special feature is a trailer, and each edition streets for $29.99. In Scar, directed by Jed Weintrob and scripted by Zack Ford, Bettis plays a young woman who once escaped and killed a sadistic serial murderer, and returns to her hometown years later—just in time for another round of kidnappings and slayings to start, with her niece (Kirby Bliss Blanton) one of the targets.”...
“Phase 4 Films will release Scar March 29 on 3-D/2-D combo DVD and Blu-ray (each with two pairs of glasses), plus a 2-D DVD. The discs will present the movie in 16×9 transfers with 5.1 Surround Sound; the only announced special feature is a trailer, and each edition streets for $29.99. In Scar, directed by Jed Weintrob and scripted by Zack Ford, Bettis plays a young woman who once escaped and killed a sadistic serial murderer, and returns to her hometown years later—just in time for another round of kidnappings and slayings to start, with her niece (Kirby Bliss Blanton) one of the targets.”...
- 1/9/2011
- by Jason Bene
- Killer Films
Jed Weintrob's Scar 3D languished on the shelf until it was finally issued a VOD run last October. It looks like Phase 4 is bring the slasher pic to DVD and Blu-Ray on February 22 and it is indeed arriving in 3D with glasses. In the small town of Ovid, Colorado, Joan Burrows (Angela Bettis) awakens in the basement morgue of Ernie Bishop, a local undertaker who secretly tortures, mutilates, and kills teenage girls. Before becoming Bishop.s latest victim, Joan manages to kill him and escape with her life. Sixteen years later and still bearing the scars of her torment, Joan returns to her hometown in time to see her niece, Olympia, be crowned Prom Queen. Soon after Joan.s arrival, murders by an alleged copycat killer begin targeting Olympia and her girlfriends. As the police...
- 1/9/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Scar starring Angela Bettis, Kirby Bliss Blanton, Ben Cotton, Devon Graye and Al Sapienza and directed by Jed Weintrob finally arrives to DVD and Blu-Ray on March 29, 2011 in both 2D and 3D.
A woman trying to escape traumatic memories from her past finds history repeating itself in this gory horror story. Joan Burrows (Brittney Wilson) was an ordinary teenager growing up in a small Colorado town until she and a friend were abducted by Ernie Bishop, who ran the local funeral parlor. Joan and her friend discovered to their horror that Ernie was a violent lunatic who performed elaborate torture rituals on young women, and while Joan was able to escape with her life, her friend was killed. Sixteen years later, Joan (now played by Angela Bettis), who bears a facial scar and vivid memories of the attack, returns home for the first time to visit her older brother Jeff...
A woman trying to escape traumatic memories from her past finds history repeating itself in this gory horror story. Joan Burrows (Brittney Wilson) was an ordinary teenager growing up in a small Colorado town until she and a friend were abducted by Ernie Bishop, who ran the local funeral parlor. Joan and her friend discovered to their horror that Ernie was a violent lunatic who performed elaborate torture rituals on young women, and while Joan was able to escape with her life, her friend was killed. Sixteen years later, Joan (now played by Angela Bettis), who bears a facial scar and vivid memories of the attack, returns home for the first time to visit her older brother Jeff...
- 1/8/2011
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
It's been years since last we heard anything about the Angela Bettis flick Scar 3D, but lo and behold you'll be getting a chance to finally see the movie a lot sooner than you think. This Friday to be exact!
From the Press Release
Berry Meyerowitz, President & CEO of Phase 4 Films, announced today the landmark launch of director Jed Weintrob’s 3D horror film, Scar, the first ever stereoscopic, 3D, video-on-demand film release via all major cable broadcasters on Friday, October 1, 2010. The 3D film will be available to consumers who own 3D HDTV sets and liquid crystal shutter glasses. Phase 4 will also offer a traditional 2D version of Scar on VOD on the same day.
Scar is the horrific tale of a small town urban legend that becomes a modern day nightmare. Years ago, Joan Burrows became a victim of Ernie Bishop, a crazed undertaker with a penchant for...
From the Press Release
Berry Meyerowitz, President & CEO of Phase 4 Films, announced today the landmark launch of director Jed Weintrob’s 3D horror film, Scar, the first ever stereoscopic, 3D, video-on-demand film release via all major cable broadcasters on Friday, October 1, 2010. The 3D film will be available to consumers who own 3D HDTV sets and liquid crystal shutter glasses. Phase 4 will also offer a traditional 2D version of Scar on VOD on the same day.
Scar is the horrific tale of a small town urban legend that becomes a modern day nightmare. Years ago, Joan Burrows became a victim of Ernie Bishop, a crazed undertaker with a penchant for...
- 9/29/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
SAG’s upcoming elections have been getting some attention, but the WGA West is having an election this summer as well. The ballots go out sometime in late July or August, and are apparently due back September 17. Current WGA West president Patric Verrone is running for one of the open board seats, but not for president (I believe there are term limits). Instead, the candidates for president are John Wells and Elias Davis. For more details, see the press release below.
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Writers Guild Of America, West Announces Candidates...
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WGA press release:
Writers Guild Of America, West Announces Candidates...
- 6/22/2009
- by jhandel@att.net (Jonathan Handel)
The WGA West announced Monday the initial list of candidates for its 2009 election of officers and board of directors, and it includes a familiar name: John Wells.
For president, Elias Davis, who is the current secretary-treasurer, is running against Wells, who held the president post from 1999-2001. Despite the absence of "ER," Wells has a robust slate of TV and film projects as a producer, many of which are set up at Warner Bros., where his production company has a home.
Board members Tom Schulman and Howard Michael Gould are running for vp, and Christopher Keyser and David N. Weiss, who is the current vp, are running for secretary-treasurer.
Additionally, 16 candidates have been nominated for eight open seats on the board of directors. Those include Luvh Rakhe, Linda Burstyn, Mick Betancourt, Jan Oxenberg, Eric Wallace, Jed Weintrob, Chip Johannessen, Andrea King, Steven Schwartz, Jeff Lowell, Billy Ray, Carleton Eastlake and David Wyatt,...
For president, Elias Davis, who is the current secretary-treasurer, is running against Wells, who held the president post from 1999-2001. Despite the absence of "ER," Wells has a robust slate of TV and film projects as a producer, many of which are set up at Warner Bros., where his production company has a home.
Board members Tom Schulman and Howard Michael Gould are running for vp, and Christopher Keyser and David N. Weiss, who is the current vp, are running for secretary-treasurer.
Additionally, 16 candidates have been nominated for eight open seats on the board of directors. Those include Luvh Rakhe, Linda Burstyn, Mick Betancourt, Jan Oxenberg, Eric Wallace, Jed Weintrob, Chip Johannessen, Andrea King, Steven Schwartz, Jeff Lowell, Billy Ray, Carleton Eastlake and David Wyatt,...
- 6/22/2009
- by By Jay A. Fernandez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Norman Twain, producer of the 3-D slasher opus Scar, let us know that he has set up a Los Angeles screening of the film for this Friday, November 7, and extended a special invitation for Fango fans to attend. He also gave us a first look at two Hong Kong posters and the British quad for the movie, seen below.
The screening takes place Friday at 1:15 p.m. at the Clarity Room (100 North Crescent, northeast corner of Crescent and Wilshire, on the lobby floor), with free admission to those who identify themselves as Fangorians. The room can only accommodate 50 people and admission will be on a first come, first served basis, so get there early!
Scar, which is currently seeking U.S. distribution, stars Fango-fave actress Angela Bettis as a young woman who returns to her hometown years after surviving an attack by a psychopathic murderer, only to confront a new series of slayings.
The screening takes place Friday at 1:15 p.m. at the Clarity Room (100 North Crescent, northeast corner of Crescent and Wilshire, on the lobby floor), with free admission to those who identify themselves as Fangorians. The room can only accommodate 50 people and admission will be on a first come, first served basis, so get there early!
Scar, which is currently seeking U.S. distribution, stars Fango-fave actress Angela Bettis as a young woman who returns to her hometown years after surviving an attack by a psychopathic murderer, only to confront a new series of slayings.
- 11/4/2008
- Fangoria
Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky is turning to the small screen for his latest project, developing a psychological thriller with AMC.
The series project, Riverview Towers, revolves around a family that moves into an apartment building with paranormal activity.
The script is being written by John J. McLaughlin, who wrote Aronofsky's upcoming film Black Swan, a psychological thriller set in the world of ballet.
Aronofsky is executive producing through his production company, Protozoa. Also serving as executive producers are Eric Watson, Aronofsky's partner in Protozoa, and Jed Weintrob.
Monster helmer Patty Jenkins is in talks to direct should the project get picked up to pilot, though there is no deal yet.
Aronofsky and Watson previously set up the project with McLaughlin at HBO more than two years ago. McLaughlin is now writing a new script for AMC.
"AMC is committed to creating high-quality, cinematic originals that resonate strongly with our audience," said Christina Wayne, senior vp original programming. "We will continue to build on the network's original programming strategy and momentum with new series in development."
AMC has been building up its original programming slate, having launched its first two original dramas during the past year: the Golden Globe-winning Mad Men, which also came to AMC via HBO, and Breaking Bad, which debuted in January.
The series project, Riverview Towers, revolves around a family that moves into an apartment building with paranormal activity.
The script is being written by John J. McLaughlin, who wrote Aronofsky's upcoming film Black Swan, a psychological thriller set in the world of ballet.
Aronofsky is executive producing through his production company, Protozoa. Also serving as executive producers are Eric Watson, Aronofsky's partner in Protozoa, and Jed Weintrob.
Monster helmer Patty Jenkins is in talks to direct should the project get picked up to pilot, though there is no deal yet.
Aronofsky and Watson previously set up the project with McLaughlin at HBO more than two years ago. McLaughlin is now writing a new script for AMC.
"AMC is committed to creating high-quality, cinematic originals that resonate strongly with our audience," said Christina Wayne, senior vp original programming. "We will continue to build on the network's original programming strategy and momentum with new series in development."
AMC has been building up its original programming slate, having launched its first two original dramas during the past year: the Golden Globe-winning Mad Men, which also came to AMC via HBO, and Breaking Bad, which debuted in January.
The 2005 Tribeca Film Festival, founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff, announced films in four competitive categories Wednesday. The festival, which runs April 19-May 1 in Lower Manhattan, will feature fictional films and documentaries in two categories, dubbed NY, NY Narrative Features and NY, NY Documentary Features. The fictional features, which range from dramas focusing on the effects of 9/11 to slapstick comedy and suburban tales, include: Adam & Steve, directed by Craig Chester; Alchemy, Evan Oppenheimer; Bittersweet Place, Alexandra Brodsky; Conventioneers, Mora Stephens; The F Word, Jed Weintrob; Four Lane Highway, Dylan McCormick; Great New Wonderful, Danny Leiner; Laura Smiles, Jason Ruscio; Life on the Ledge, Lewis Helfer; Love, Vladan Nikolic; Puzzlehead, James Bai; The Reception, John G. Young; Red Doors, Georgia Lee; Rockaway, Mark Street; Satellite, Jeff Winner; and Slingshot, Jay Alaimo.
- 3/10/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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