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Joseph Tran
LA magician Joseph Tran to perform night of magic, comedy at Transylvania’s PumpkinMania Festival
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John Friedlein
Popular Los Angeles magician Joseph Tran kicks off Transylvania University’s PumpkinMania Festival presented by UK Federal Credit Union with a show that promises to make boredom disappear.
KC Clyde
‘Alien Country’ Invasion Comedy Gets October Release From Scatena & Rosner Films | Exclusive
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Benjamin Lindsay
“Alien Country,” a new extraterrestrial invasion comedy from director and co-writer Boston McConnaughey and co-writer Renny Grames, has been acquired by Scatena & Rosner Films and set an October release, TheWrap can exclusively reveal. The project will have a theatrical rollout with screenings in cities including Los Angeles and Salt Lake City, followed closely by an on-demand and digital release.
Sayra Player
Frankie and Johnny at The Clubhouse
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Press Release
Terrence McNally’s “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair De Lune” will be the next play presented by Kassar Productions. The romantic two-hander will feature Edward Kassar as Johnny and Sayra Player as Frankie and will be directed by Marcia Haufrecht. The show will run Wednesday through Friday, September 25 to 27, and again from October 2 to 4 at The Clubhouse in East Hampton.
KC Clyde
William Mark McCullough talks about ‘On the Run’ movie.
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Markos Papadatos
The team working on the film was phenomenal. The director, Traci Hays, brought a clear, detailed vision for the film, but she was also open to input from the actors about ideas they had for their characters. The script written by Sarah Eisenberg and Becky Wangberg was powerful. It had elements of a dynamic family drama mixed with thrilling action and suspense. The producers, including Mattie Fellbaum, Drew Brandon Jones and Julianna Omelas, worked hard to make sure my job as an actor was easy. They took care of any issues on set and ensured filming went smoothly. Every actor on the film brought their A game. Getting to work with Taylor Geare, K.C. Clyde, Sofia Masson and Jacob Lynn was an absolute joy.
Kevin Caliber
Horror Legends Face Off Against Monsters In ‘A Hard Place’
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Blacktooth
50 Caliber Productions, Giannetti Films & Zapruderflix have announced they are nearing completion on post production of ‘A Hard Place.” The movie is expected to do a short festival run towards the end of the year followed by an early 2025 release. ‘A Hard Place’ stars horror legends Felissa Rose and Lynn Lowry, whose performances are going to blow fans away. Rachel Amanda Bryant (Craving) Kevin Caliber (Future Man) Ashley Undercuffler, Jenn Stone and Scott Allen Ward also star. Directed by J. Horton, A Hard Place features appearances by Bai Ling (The Crow) Glenn Plummer (Saw 2) and Sadie Katz (Wrong Turn 6).
Brendan Sexton III
$53.8M Horror Thriller Lands On Netflix's Global Chart 3 Years Later
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Brennan Klein
Don't Breathe 2 has become a global Netflix hit. The horror-thriller is a sequel to the 2016 horror hit, which followed a group of thieves breaking into the home of a vengeful blind man (Stephen Lang) with dark secrets. Original co-screenwriter Rodo Sayagues helmed the project, taking over for original director Fede Álvarez, who remained on board as an executive producer. The Don't Breathe 2 cast sees Lang reprising his original role alongside a new ensemble that includes Brendan Sexton III, Madelyn Grace, and Adam Young.
Brendan Sexton III
Neon Takes Worldwide Rights To Chris Stuckmann’s Horror Film ‘Shelby Oaks’
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Andreas Wiseman
Fresh off its stellar box office for Osgood Perkins horror Longlegs, Neon has acquired worldwide rights to the upcoming documentary-found footage crossover Shelby Oaks, written and directed by filmmaker and YouTube creator Chris Stuckmann. The film stars Camille Sullivan (Hunter Hunter), Brendan Sexton III (Don’t Breathe 2) and Sarah Durn (Where the Crawdads Sing). Producers are Stuckmann, Aaron B. Koontz, Ashleigh Snead, and Cameron Burns for Paper Street Pictures.
Daniel Lafrentz
Garrett Bradley’s Oscar Nominated Doc ‘Time’ Gets a Sequel: ‘We Knew There Was More We Wanted to Share’
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Addie Morfoot
It has been three years since Garrett Bradley‘s documentary “Time,” centering on Sibil “Fox Rich” Richardson’s two-decade fight to get her husband Robert released from prison, was nominated for an Academy Award. Now, the pair is back in the spotlight with the sequel titled “Time II: Unfinished Business,” which was directed by Rich and will debut July 6 at Essence Film Festival.
Reza Nader
On Tuesday Night, She Goes Out | Hitting New York’s East Village with Sabrina Fuentes, the 24-year-old frontwoman of the band Pretty Sick.
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John Orated
It was a Tuesday night in June, and Sabrina Fuentes, the frontwoman of the band Pretty Sick, was about to make her usual Tuesday night rounds in Lower Manhattan. The actor Reza Nader joined her at the table. He mentioned that he had recently filmed a scene for an episode of “Law & Order: SVU.” Then he asked her for some advice on a problem he was having in his romantic life.
Brendan Sexton III
Welcome to Happiness Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Amazon Prime Video
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Elton Fernandes
Welcome to Happiness is a 2016 fantasy comedy film written and directed by Oliver Thompson. It follows a children’s author whose closet door lets people travel to the past to fix their mistakes. Soon, he finds the need to use the door himself, but cannot. Here’s how you can watch and stream Welcome to Happiness via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Skyler Bible
Exclusive Trailer Premiere for SCREAM THERAPY
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Jonathan James
Available On Demand on June 18th from Indican Pictures, we have an exclusive look at the new trailer for Scream Therapy, a horror comedy from writer / director Cassie Keet! "Brace yourselves for a hilarious and spooky cinematic experience as the horror-comedy film, SCREAM THERAPY, arrives On Demand from Indican Pictures on June 18. Combining spine-tingling scares with side-splitting humor, this genre-bending film delivers an unforgettable ride that will leave audiences entertained from beginning to end... SCREAM THERAPY stars Harley Bronwyn (Bring Him to Me), Claire Dellamar (Mayhem), Mandie Cheung (Other), Geri Courtney-Austein (Hard Luck Love Song), Rochelle Anderson (Scream: The Fan Favorite), Brian Flaccus (Movie 43), and Skyler Bible (Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett).
Stefanie Estes, Rob Kirkland
‘The Spotter’: Stefanie Estes, Alyshia Ochse, Rob Kirkland & Robbie Allen Lead Horror From USC Alum Harry Locke IV
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Andreas Wiseman
EXCLUSIVE: Stefanie Estes, star of Blumhouse-execed SXSW title Soft & Quiet, is leading horror-thriller The Spotter alongside Alyshia Ochse (The Other Black Girl), Rob Kirkland (Yellowstone) and Robbie Allen (The Redeemer). USC alum Harry Locke IV directs the movie, which is penned by Mike Gerbino. Locke’s credits as an on-line editor and in the VFX department include The Wolverine, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and Tangerine. Currently in post-production, The Spotter is his sophomore feature as a director.
Ariana Ron Pedrique
Ayar Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Amazon Prime Video
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Abdul Azim Naushad
Ayar is a 2021 Spanish sci-fi drama thriller directed by Floyd Ross, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Vilma Vega and Ariana Ron Pedrique. The story follows Ayar, a first generation American Latina who attempts to reunite with her daughter amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, she faces opposition from her own mother, Renata. Here’s how you can watch and stream Ayar via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Brendan Sexton III
Chris Stuckmann’s Horror Movie ‘Shelby Oaks’ Adds Genre Specialist Mike Flanagan To Team
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Andreas Wiseman
A combination of documentary, found footage and traditional film styles, Shelby Oaks centers on Mia’s (Camille Sullivan) frantic search for her sister, Riley (Sarah Durn), who ominously disappeared in the last tape of her investigative series Paranormal Paranoids. As Mia’s obsession grows, she begins to suspect that the imaginary demon from Riley’s childhood might have been real. The cast also includes Brendan Sexton III, Michael Beach, Robin Bartlett and Keith David. There’s no word yet on a release plan.
Stefanie Estes
‘Wild Eyed and Wicked’ – Gravitas Ventures Unleashes a Medieval Creature This June
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John Squires
Gravitas Ventures, an Anthem Sports & Entertainment Company, has acquired Worldwide rights to debut filmmaker G.S. Foxwood’s horror film Wild Eyed and Wicked, Bloody Disgusting has learned this morning. The film will be released on June 11, 2024 on digital and cable on demand outlets, with further details on the worldwide roll-out still to come. Bloody Disgusting has been told, “The film blends elements of horror, familial drama, and fantasy to create a unique, emotionally powerful, and genuinely terrifying experience.” Molly Kunz (Widows, The Irrational), Michael X. Sommers (Sense8), Stefanie Estes (Soft & Quiet), and Colleen Camp (Clue) star in the upcoming Wild Eyed and Wicked.
Kevin Caliber
Gregory Blair's "The Mystery of Emma Thorn" Embraces Diversity and Representation
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Press Release
In the film, beloved wife and mother Emma Thorn (played by cult icon Lynn Lowry) has gone missing. Husband Ari (Blair) and mildly autistic adult son Casper (Charles Chudabala) work with a police detective (Kevin Caliber) to try to find her. But the circumstances under which Emma left are puzzling. And Casper suspects Ari is haunted by something more than his wife’s absence. Bit by bit, the truth comes out, leading to a heartbreaking discovery.
K.C. Clyde
‘Possessions’ Trailer Teases Haunted Storage Units And Terrifying Children [Exclusive]
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Mary Beth McAndrews
Storage facilities are criminally underused settings for horror films. Sure, there are a few cool storage unit set pieces in films like Silence of the Lambs, but the potential of such a place has yet to be tapped. Thankfully, in his upcoming horror film Possessions, writer and director Brent Cote tries to right this genre wrong with a film set almost entirely at a storage facility.Clive Standen (Vikings), Mason Wells, K.C. Clyde (Yellowstone), and Yeardley Smith (the voice of Lisa Simpson) star in the film. Possessions is slated to hit digital on May 3, 2024.
Amy Hui
Favorite Son (2021) Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Peacock
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Disheeta Maheshwari
The film follows the twin brothers in the gospel. They find themselves entangled in a complex web of challenges as they navigate life within the strict authority of their father as the Reverend of a megachurch. Being the members of gospel, the brother struggles with the pressure of managing their faith, relationships, and religion. The cast members of Favorite Son include Lisa Arrindell as First Lady Wilson, Darryl W. Handy as Dr. Norman, Amy Hui as Dr. Miller, Loren Lott as Amber, Jonathan McReynolds as Camden, and more.
Brendan Sexton III
Happy Rex Manning Day! Celebrating Empire Records and Kurt Cobain on the event’s 30th anniversary
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Steve Seigh
We mustn’t dwell… no, not today, not on Rex Manning Day. Today marks the 30th anniversary of Rex Manning Day, the fictional day celebrated in the Allan Moyle disaffected teen comedy Empire Records.Directed by Allan Moyle, Empire Records takes place over twenty-four hours in the lives of the young employees at Empire Records when they all grow up and become young adults, thanks to each other and the manager. Dripping with attitude, pining, and real-life drama, Empire Records taps into the struggles of a generation by exploring social pressure, the importance of found family, and the power of music as a healing tool. Written by Carol Heikkinen, Empire Records stars Anthony LaPaglia, Robin Tunney, Liv Tyler, Renée Zellweger, Ethan Embry, Coyote Shivers, Brendan Sexton III, Rory Cochrane, and Maxwell Caufield.
Rob Kirkland
Exclusive Impulse Trailer Previews the Action-Packed Thriller
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Spencer Legacy
ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive Impulse trailer for the upcoming action thriller movie from director Patrick Flaherty and Gravitas Ventures. The film will be released digitally and through cable on-demand on Tuesday, April 30. “Sofia (Dajana Gudic), a journalist eager to make her mark, but consumed by conspiracy theories,” reads the movie’s synopsis. “As she connects a couple of seemingly isolated high-profile deaths, she is pulled into the orbit of Zane (Nick Cassavetes), the mercurial leader of a global cabal that counts media moguls (Paul Johansson), politicians (Rob Kirkland) and Hollywood elites amongst its members. Once Sofia discovers how deep the ties of this shadow government run, she sets her sights on the impossible task of taking them down.”
Brendan Sexton III
Winter of Frozen Dreams Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Amazon Prime Video
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Vriti John
The movie follows the story of Barbara Hoffman, a biochemistry student who leads a double life as a prostitute and becomes embroiled in a murder case that marks the first televised murder trial. The plot unveils gripping twists and explores themes of deception, betrayal, and the darker side of human nature, all against the cold, sad winter landscape. Thora Birch stars as Barbara Hoffman, Keith Carradine plays Detective Lulling, and Brendan Sexton III portrays Jerry Davies in the film.
Sophie Pittman
Come for the Game, Stay for the Knicks City Dancers These nine women never have a bad season.
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Emily Leibert
The moment just before is the scariest. The strobe lights snap to darkness, and the arena, filled with nearly 20,000 rowdy fans, goes quiet for a second, maybe two. A promo video plays above, shouting lofty phrases like “Change the game” and “KCD have arrived” at the faceless crowd. The veil drops: Eight dancers outfitted like glitzy superheroes regain their humanity, pulses racing, eyes flitting to the crowd, then back to the ground, scanning and praying that everything is in place, that the grueling hours of labor will translate. The first beat booms onto the court, and the moment passes. The women spring to life changed as if by alchemy. For nearly two minutes, the court belongs to them.
Kerry Cahill
National Dianne Day - Celebrating Walking Dead's Kerry Cahill's role in the series
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Renee Hansen
Actress Kerry Cahill portrayed Dianne, a member of the Kingdom in The Walking Dead series. She is one of the long-running characters who never had a main role but was always present, especially during vital moments of combat. Today is National Diane (Dianne) Day, and we thought it would be fun to honor Cahill and her role in the series.
Carina Conti
Good Trouble Trailer Teases Mariana's Love Triangle, Callie and Jamie's Wedding Prep in Final Episodes (Exclusive)
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Breanne L. Heldman
If five seasons of Good Trouble — and five seasons of The Fosters before that — taught us anything, it's that you can't always get what you want, which makes the exclusive trailer for the final episodes of the Freeform hit a bit ominous as each character declares what they want.
Rob Kirkland
‘Yellowstone’ Actor Rob Kirkland to Direct Thriller ‘Uroboros’ – Film News in Brief
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Jazz Tangcay, Valerie Wu, Caroline Brew
Rob Kirkland, an actor who has appeared in shows including “Yellowstone” and “Mayor of Kingstown,” will direct the feature film “Uroboros,” which tells the present-day story of a veteran detective who is in a race against time to save the lone survivor of a ritualistic killer connected to a provocative past case.
Troy Ruptash
The Film Arcade Acquires Troy Ruptash Drama
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Zac Ntim, Max Goldbart
Writer-director Troy Ruptash’s directorial debut They Who Surround Us — which he also starred in, wrote, and produced – has been acquired by The Film Arcade. Ruptash is best known as an actor in projects like The Young Pope, playing Marc Maron’s brother, Josh Maron on his IFC show Maron, and as Don Draper on Mad Men. He is repped as an actor by SMS in the U.S. and The Characters Agency in Canada. He is managed by Jess Canty and Mark Sonoda at Cinterra Entertainment. Following the acquisition of They Who Surround Us, Ruptash has signed with Joe Fronk at IAG for literary representation.
Debbie Fan
Q&A: Debbie Fan on Comedy ‘Joy Ride’ & On-Screen Asian American Representation
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Popternative
NOTE: This interview was given prior to the SAG-AFTRA Strike.
We caught up with actress Debbie Fan who costars in the new comedy Joy Ride opposite Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once) and Ashley Park (Emily in Paris). Released in theaters on July 7th, the film follows a group of four friends who travel to China in hopes of finding one of their birth mothers and experience some hilarious adventures along the way.
Debbie Fan
‘Joy Ride’ premiere red carpet interviews with Stephanie Hsu, Sherry Cola, Sabrina Wu and more … [WATCH]
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Latasha Ford
On June 26, 2023, a lively red carpet, screening, and Asian-American inspired reception was held for “Joy Ride” at Regency Village Theatre Westwood in Los Angeles. Gold Derby associate editor Latasha Ford was on the carpet with stars Stephanie Hsu, Sherry Cola, Sabrina Wu, David Denman, Baron Davis, Debbie Fan, Lori Tan Chinn, Rohain Arora and Victor Lau, as well as director/writer/producer Adele Lim and film editor Nena Erb. Check out the exclusive red carpet interviews!
Debbie Fan
Ashley Park, Stephanie Hsu, & More Bring 'Joy Ride' to L.A. at Star-Studded Premiere Event!
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Just Jared
Stars Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Sabrina Wu and Stephanie Hsu shined on the carpet at the premiere of their new movie Joy Ride on Monday night (June 26) in Los Angeles. The ladies posed for pics together, and each of them made sure to highlight their individual sense of style, at the Westwood Regency Village theater. Producer Seth Rogen provided a pop of color on the red carpet outside the theater, wearing a vibrant orange jacket on top of a matching striped shirt. The group was joined by fellow castmates, including David Denman, Debbie Fan, Annie Mumolo, Chris Pang and Isla Rose Hodge. Director Adele Lim, writers Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao and producer Evan Goldberg were also in attendance. As was Daniel Dae Kim. We’ve got pics of everyone in the gallery!
Brent Pope
Interview With the Hilarious Brent Pope from Groundbreaking Romantic Series With Love
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Maya Capasso
Brent Pope, who plays Henry's (Vincent Rodriguez III) prankster father in the groundbreaking series, joined Wealth of Geeks to share his insight into the show's creation. We discuss everything from his first-ever acting experience in a church camp play to why he believes authentic representation in the media is so vital.
Skyler Bible
Feminist Horror Comedy SCREAM THERAPY Sets Festival Premiere
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Amber T - @hornbloodfire
Ever had a day so bad you just wanna go somewhere isolated and scream your lungs out? Then you need Scream Therapy, the new feminist horror-comedy from writer/director Cassie Keet. Keet's debut feature will world premiere at Los Angeles' Dances With Films Festival at the TCL Chinese Theatre on June 23.
Jhemma Ziegler
‘Mulan’s’ Ming-Na Wen to Narrate Annecy-Bound 2D Animation Documentary ‘Pencils Vs Pixels’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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K.J. Yossman
Ming-Na Wen, who voiced Mulan in Disney’s animated feature of the same name, is set to narrate a new documentary titled “Pencils Vs Pixels.” Co-directed by Bay Dariz (“Hypochondriac”) and Phil Earnest, “Pencils Vs Pixels” is a celebration of 2D hand-drawn animation. The documentary, which will have its world premiere at Annecy International Animation Film Festival next week, will explore the Disney-led 2D animation boom of the late 1980s and early 1990s which was soon eclipsed by the dawn of computer animation. But, as the film shows, a resurgence of 2D animation suggests there is still hope for the medium.
Brent Pope
Q&A: Brent Pope on Season 2 of Prime Video’s ‘With Love’ & Filipino Representation
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Popternative
We caught up with actor, comedian, and writer Brent Pope who can be seen in the latest season of Prime Video’s romantic dramedy series With Love which premiered on June 2. The series centers on siblings Lily (Emeraude Toubia) and Jorge Diaz (Mark Indelicato) as they navigate big life changes and rely on their big family. The cast also includes Rome Flynn, Desmond Chiam, Vincent Rodriguez III, Isis King, Todd Grinnell, Constance Marie, and Benito Martinez.
Brent Pope
‘With Love’: Mark Indelicato & Vincent Rodriguez III Tease Possible Jorge & Henry Engagement
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Rosy Cordero
EXCLUSIVE: On June 2, Season 2 of Prime Video’s With Love premieres and Deadline has your exclusive first look at a teaser that may or may not be setting up the wedding of the year.
As series creator Gloria Calderón Kellett has teased since last season’s finale, the focus of the new episodes will be a surprise engagement leading to marriage, a pivot from the holiday theme sprinkled throughout the show’s freshman season.
Stefanie Estes
Blumhouse's Soft & Quiet: Cast & Character Guide
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Shaurya Thapa
Led by Stefanie Estes, Blumhouse's Soft & Quiet cast show modern racism in a chillingly realistic fashion. But what characters do they play? The Blumhouse-produced horror thriller Soft & Quiet involves a limited cast for its claustrophobic settings. The choice of relying on only a handful of main cast members makes sense given how the entirety of the movie takes place within a matter of a few hours.
Emma Malouff
Yellowstone: The Full Dutton Family Tree Explained
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Tiffany Raiford
The Dutton family began their journey to owning the largest ranch in the country all the way back in 1883. The Yellowstone series begins in the present day with the story of John Dutton (Kevin Costner) and his family, but the prequels take audiences back to 1883 and then 1923 to share the story of the Dutton family. The Dutton family history is lengthy and gets a bit complex at times across the series.
Kevin Caliber
J. Horton’s Horror Film, Craving Coming Spring 2023 From Indie Rights
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Blacktooth
J Horton’s new horror film, Craving staring Kevin Caliber, Rachel Amanda Bryant, Al Gomez, Gregory Blair, and Felissa Rose in a dramatic turn as a recovering alcoholic.
Craving will be coming out Spring 2023 from Indie Rights featuring great practical special effects and full on creature design by Bravo FX. Produced by Kevin Caliber, Ashley Undercuffler, Robert Bravo and Sean Reid and from 50 Caliber Production in association with World One TV.
Ariana Ron Pedrique
Exclusive: Merry Textmas Gives Latinos the Space to Celebrate the Holidays Surrounded by Their Culture
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Mirtle Peña-Calderon
The Lifetime original movie, led by Ariana Ron Pedrique and Rodrigo Massa, celebrates the greatness of Latinos at Christmastime, love and the family bonds that help us push through.
Ariana Ron Pedrique
Where Was Lifetime’s Merry Textmas Filmed? Who is in the Cast?
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Stuti Gokhale
Directed by Alba Gil, Lifetime’s ‘Merry Textmas’ is a fun-filled romantic comedy movie that follows Gaby Diaz, an app developer in Austin, Texas. Since she is the only unmarried youngster in her large, traditional family, they leave no stone unturned to coax her into tying the knot.
Ariana Ron Pedrique
Speaking with the Stars of Lifetime’s First All-Latino Holiday Film, ‘Merry Textmas’
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Sophia Soto
I had the chance to ask the actors about the authentic Latino representation portrayed in the film, what they learned from their characters, their favorite thing about the holiday genre, and more! Keep reading to find out what they shared.
Stefanie Estes
An unsung gem of horror’s 2022 masterclass finally sees high praise
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Jamie Dunkin
Horror is having potentially its best year in decades, with it seeing some of the best original stories compounded by returning franchise hits. Of particular note is how many indie horror flicks are gaining traction...
Emma Malouff
Emma Malouff Talks About Her Journey From Ballet to her Role as Mary Abel Dutton in “1883”
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Bob Valleau
Actress Emma Malouff shares with us how her love of ballet led to her passion to act. She co-stars as Mary Abel Dutton, the niece of Margaret and James Dutton (portrayed by Faith Hill and Tim Mcgraw), in Taylor Sheridan’s popular “1883” TV series.
Stefanie Estes
‘Soft & Quiet’ A Chilling And Timely Indie Horror Film
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Risa Sarachan
Beth de Araújo’s Soft & Quiet follows the afternoon of an elementary school teacher named Emily (Stefanie Estes) as she attends a mixer she’s organized for a group called The Daughters of Aryan Unity. The event begins gently, with polite banter and homemade baked goods. As soon as Emily reveals the swastika she’s baked into her pie, the darker side of the gathering reveals itself, and veiled, sinister language devolves into real violence.
The film is a true ensemble piece, but Estes helms the story with her nuanced portrayal of Emily. Filmed in one take on four separate days, Soft & Quiet brings the audience into an anxiety-inducing nightmare that leaves viewers questioning whether characters like these might exist closer to home than they’d like.
Forbes spoke with de Araújo and Estes about the original conception of Soft & Quiet during the pandemic. We also discussed their research on its dark subject matter and what surprised them about the process of creating the film.
Kevin Clayette
Aaron Carter’s Final Project, Indie Sitcom Pilot ‘Group’, To Move Forward
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Denise Petski
A month before Aaron Carter’s sudden death on Saturday, the rapper, singer, actor had wrapped filming on an independent sitcom pilot titled Group. With the blessing of Carter’s management, the filmmakers intend to complete the project in his honor. Currently in post-production, Group will be shopped to networks when finished, and it will be dedicated in Carter’s memory.
Ariana Ron Pedrique
How to Watch ‘It’s a Wonderful Lifetime’ Christmas Movies for Free on Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV and Mobile
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David Satin
Halloween is over, and suddenly Thanksgiving is nearly upon us. But if you’re ready to skip past Turkey Day and get right into the Christmas season, you’re probably wondering when Lifetime’s slate of original Christmas movies begins. There’s good news if so, because “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime,” the schedule of Christmas movies exclusive to Lifetime, begins Saturday, Nov. 5.
Brendan Sexton III
Netflix To Stream ‘Sniper: Rogue Mission’ From December 2022
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Kasey Moore
The first batch of December 2022 releases are being announced and among includes the latest Sniper movie, Sniper: Rogue Mission, that’ll come to Netflix US exclusively as part of Sony Pictures’ first window deal with the streamer.
Stefanie Estes
'Soft & Quiet': Blumhouse SXSW Thriller Acquired by Momentum Pictures
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Anthony D'Alessandro
Momentum Pictures has acquired distribution rights in the US, Canada, and UK to Soft & Quiet, the debut feature from filmmaker Beth de Araújo which made its world premiere at SXSW.
The film, produced by Blumhouse and Second Grade Teacher, earned gripping reviews out the Austin, TX event, near 90%. The pic will be released day and date in theaters and VOD on Nov. 4.
Lauren Albo
Movie of the Day
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Chris Bumbray
On the JoBlo Movies YouTube channel, we will be posting one full movie every day of the week, giving viewers the chance to watch them entirely free of charge. Today’s Free Movie of the Day is the 2020 horror mystery thriller Dead Voices, and you can check it out on the JoBlo Movies YouTube channel, or you can just watch it in the embed at the top of this article.
Stefanie Estes
‘Soft & Quiet’ Review: This Nerve-Shredding Real-Time Thriller Is the Most Terrifying Film of the Year
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Kate Erbland
SXSW: Beth de Araújo's vicious feature debut marries ambitious filmmaking with a gut-punch storyline about the insidious reach of white supremacy. Emily (a riveting Stefanie Estes) might not be able to control what she makes with her body or the people who come into her orbit, but in Beth de Araújo’s nerve-shredding real-time thriller “Soft & Quiet,” she’s hellbent on changing what she can, all set against the backdrop of the most terrifying film of the year.
Stefanie Estes
SXSW 2022: The 20 Most Anticipated Films and TV Shows at This Year’s Festival
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Kate Erbland and Eric Kohn
As the annual Austin, TX event readies to roll out its first in-person edition in two years, its packed slate offers plenty for attendees. Here are the best bets...
“Soft & Quiet” plays with our notions of what real evil looks like, focusing on the Barbie-esque school teacher Emily (a riveting Stefanie Estes) who is preparing to spend her Friday evening with a bunch of like-minded pals, both new and old.
Carina Conti
Star of HBO’s “Winding Time” Carina Conti on being a part of Barney and speaking four languages.
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Jamomag
Carina Conti, who grew up in Germany and then moved to Orlando, Florida at the age of six, speaks four different languages, French, Italian, German and English. She grew up in the world of theatre and dance. As a child, she starred in over 30 commercials, had stints in leading roles on shows like Barney, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Jr and others while she studied dance. Carina graduated from Dartmouth College with a BA in Romance Languages and a minor in theatre. She also studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute in NYC and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. Carina will be the part much anticipated Lakers and HBO series, “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” Carina will portray the iconic and incredible Paula Abdul. Let’s find out more about Carina in our latest interview with her.
Stefanie Estes
Blumhouse Boards Upcoming SXSW Beth de Araújo Thriller ‘Soft & Quiet’
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Anthony D'Alessandro
Blumhouse is coming on board Beth de Araújo’s SXSW debut Soft & Quiet, which is making its festival premiere in the narrative feature competition on Saturday. CAA Media Finance and Blumhouse are selling the feature at SXSW. The movie is writer-director Araújo’s feature length debut, and as part of the agreement, the film will be branded a Blumhouse feature.
Carina Conti
Exclusive Interview: Carina Conti Discusses Landing Her Dream Role in Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
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Kevin (NYC)
Carina Conti has quickly emerged as one of the breakout stars of 2022! She’s captivating audiences with her performance in Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. The must-see series finds Carina playing the role of a young Paula Abdul as she kickstarts her career as a Laker’s girl. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Carina about her career, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, and more.
Stefanie Estes
Bethany | Film Threat
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Bobby LePire
While most folks know Zack Ward for his bigger roles, such as the Resident Evil franchise, he is directly responsible for my love Sci-Fi Channel films (if you haven’t seen Battle Planet, check it out!). So, what happens when he co-writes a horror feature with the constantly working James Cullen Bressack? The result, Bethany, is a tightly wound fright fest, a substantial character study, and a deep exploration of challenging themes.
Ariana Ron Pedrique
‘Ayar’ Trailer: A Latina Faces Life’s Uncertainties Amid The Covid-19 Pandemic In Gravitas Indie Film
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Rosy Cordero
EXCLUSIVE: A Latina is struggling professionally and personally during the Covid-19 pandemic in the first trailer for the Gravitas Ventures indie film, Ayar, above. The narrative drama will premiere in theaters on Nov. 26.
Emma Malouff
Emma Malouff: Leading with Love and Kindness
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Sophie LaSala
With a passion for acting from a young age, at only 18 years old, she is taking on her first recurring co-star role is “Impeachment: American Crime Story”. Beyond her passion for acting, Emma is an advocate for human trafficking awareness. Please continue reading below to learn more about Emma Malouff, and how she is helping to make the world a better place!
Christian Vit
Passionflix interview: Gabriel’s Rapture star Christian Vit
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Sarabeth Pollock
When the first installment of Gabriel’s Rapture arrives on Passionflix in November 2021, it will be the first time Professor Giuseppe Pacciani comes to life on screen. Christian Vit is the perfect choice to play Pacciani and I thought it would be fun to get to know more about him ahead of the movie’s premiere.
Kristen Hetzel
Age Group Team Usa Athletes Compete At 2021 World Triathlon Powerman Long Distance Duathlon Championships Zofingen
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USA Triathlon
ZOFINGEN, Switzerland — U.S. age-group athletes Cora Sturzl (Malaga, Wash.) and Kristen Hetzel (Malibu, Calif.) reached the podium Sunday, Sept. 19 in their respective age groups at the 2021 World Triathlon Powerman Long Distance Duathlon Championships Zofingen.
Brentfast
Scream 2021 Writer Says Working With Kevin Williamson Was Wonderful
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Mike Jones
As executive producer and a major part of the franchise to date, Williamson worked with the writers of the upcoming Scream, and as Busick said during a recent episode of the Brentfast with Brent Pope podcast (via Hello Sidney), the experience was a wonderful one.
Emma Malouff
Bello Hyped - Emma Malouff
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Alexandra Bonnet
There are moments and experiences in life that alter your course, help you grow, and discover things about yourself, your profession, and more. For Emma Malouff, it was her time on set of “Impeachment: American Crime Story” that broadened her perspective on who she is as an actress and person. This experience simply added to her profound love for acting and the art of filmmaking which started at a young age. Integrating her faith into her everyday life, Emma Malouff brings light and beauty to the table. Oh and of course…TALENT! Make sure to check out the show and enjoy!
Emma Malouff
'American Crime Story' Tells The Story Of The Clinton Scandal From An Updated Angle
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Eric Deggans
The story of Bill Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky is retold in the new FX series called "Impeachment: American Crime Story." NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says the program, which debuts tonight, shows the power of recentering an old story on new perspectives.
Brendan Sexton III
Don't Breathe 2 Star Brendan Sexton III on Joining the Franchise and Earning Scars on Set
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Patrick Cavanaugh
A key component of the original Don't Breathe is that the main character, Stephen Lang's "Blind Man," was a conflicted character who the audience somewhat rooted for, but had carried out some truly heinous acts, establishing a tone for the series that no characters we pure good or pure evil. With Don't Breathe 2 continuing to explore the adventures of this Blind Man, Brendan Sexton III joined the series as Raylan, another character with a mysterious past who the audience is left to wonder whether to root for or against.
Christian Vit
Christian Vit Dishes on His Journey in the Film World
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Brittany Frederick
Christian Vit is a man of many interests. Not only will you see him in the films I’m Not in Love and Summer In Love, but he also has a love for cooking when he’s not in front of the camera. I recently connected with him to learn more about his wide variety of talents; get to know this versatile and engaging actor in our interview!
Zein Khleif
Docs in Progress Awards
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Christopher Vourlias
The Alphapanda Award was given to Yousef Srougi’s “Three Promises,” which is produced by Marielle Olentine and Zein Khleif (U.S.) and was presented as part of Showcase Palestine. The jury praised it “for a personal take on a story that takes place in the past and remains very current.” The award includes two private tailored consultations on film marketing.
Brendan Sexton III
Don't Breathe 2 Trailer: Stephen Lang Returns in Horror-Thriller Sequel
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Erik Pedersen
‘Don’t Breathe 2’ Trailer: Stephen Lang Returns As Blind Man Whose Past Sins Catch Up With Him.As one of the assailants (Brendan Sexton III) tells the girl, who is hiding with Nordstrom, as he stalks her: “It’s not me you need to be scared of, little girl, but the man standing next to you.
Carina Conti
Mike Epps Set As Richard Pryor, Three Others Cast In HBO’s L.A. Lakers Drama Series
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Denise Petski
EXCLUSIVE: Adam McKay’s HBO L.A. Lakers drama series is rounding out its cast. Mike Epps (The Upshaws), Carina Conti (The Last Tycoon), Max E. Williams (Dreamland) and Mariama Diallo will recur in the series based on Jeff Pearlman’s book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s. McKay’s Hyperobject Industries is producing.
Ariana Ron Pedrique
An Interview with Ariana Ron Pedrique
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Oliver Webb
Having played the lead role in the hit series Rosario Tijeras, Ariana is an actor known for her work on Two Lakes, José José: El Principe de la Canción and Ayar. I spoke with Ariana about landing her first role, moving to Mexico City to pursue an acting career, her latest film Ayar, and her upcoming projects.
Phillip Wilburn
Comedy Exclusive: Raw Story Podcast Welcomes 'President Trump'
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Mike Rogers & Shannyn Moore
It took close to two dozen episodes, but The Raw Story Podcast landed a one-of-a-kind interview with Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States. Well, not exactly, but comedian and impersonator Phillip Wilburn channels the twice-impeached, one-term chief executive.
Ariana Ron Pedrique
Unique experiences: Get to know ‘Ayar’ actress Ariana Ron Pedrique
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Frankie Stein
Pedrique’s profile has steadily risen in the wake of Rosario Tijeras. She appeared in the Amazon Prime release Two Lakes and the Netflix series José José El Príncipe de la Canción, and she recently starred in Ayar, which debuted to positive reviews at the 2021 SXSW Festival.
Film Daily had the absolute pleasure of talking with Ariana Ron Pedrique about her career, her transition to English-language roles, and her experience working on Ayar.
Elim Uraimov
WHS alumn's short film is up for festival award
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Madeline Coats
The film features six cast members, including leading actors Chelsea Lopez and Elim Uraimov. Barry Bostwick, best known for his role in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” is one of the film’s executive directors and also stars alongside Lopez. Visvikis said about 20 people made the movie, which was filmed in March 2019 and finished around September 2019.
Jasmin Savoy Brown
Jenn Colella, Chilina Kennedy, Jasmin Savoy Brown, More Will Star in Podcast Series The Flame! This Musical Romantic Comedy
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ANDREW GANS, RYAN MCPHEE, DAN MEYER
The Flame! This Musical Romantic Comedy, an eight-episode limited podcast series from Lez Hang Out productions, will be available in early spring 2021 featuring Jasmin Savoy Brown (The Leftovers) as Sam