April showers bring May flowers unless you are the fine folks over at Shudder, where this month brings four of Stephen King's spooky films! Also: The Ghoulies Companion, the 25th anniversary of Jurassic Park at Universal Studios Hollywood, Steel City Underground Film Festival announced, Sequence Break's premiere, and Gravitas Ventures' acquisition of Broken Star.
Shudder Honors Stephen King: Press Release: (April 30, 2018, New York, NY) – Shudder, the leading premium streaming service for thriller, suspense, and horror, is turning May into Stephen King Month with a selection of the best movies and miniseries from the monarch of horror. These hard-to-find thrillers, including the original IT miniseries, Salem’s Lot, Creepshow and Cat’s Eye, will be available exclusively to Shudder members beginning May 1, 2018:
“Creepshow, Cat’s Eye, Salem’s Lot and of course the blockbuster miniseries It, featuring Tim Curry’s gleefully malevolent performance as Pennywise, are some of the most iconic Stephen King movies and series ever made,” said Craig Engler, general manager of Shudder. “We’re excited to have them exclusively on Shudder during Stephen King month, where they can be discovered by new fans and binged again by old fans. It’s part of our commitment to deliver the largest, and best collection of horror, thriller, and suspense to Shudder members.”
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The Ghoulies Companion Release Details: "THE GHOULIES COMPANION is filled with Reviews, Articles, Rare Behind the scenes photos, and much more along with interviews with Richard Band, John Buechler, Jim Wynorski, Jefrey Levy, J Downing, Hal Rayle, Bob Bergen, Arturo Gil, Eryn Krueger Mekash, Luca Bercovici, Ames Morton, Annie Stocking, Fuzzbee Morse, Lynette Ekland, Peter Liapis, Michael Deak, Evan MacKenzie, Scott Thomson, Phil Fondacaro, Mark Sevi, Kerry Remsen Cates, Eva La Rue and William Butler!!
Anyone interested can support the project by pre-ordering a copy for £7 pounds/about $10 dollars by going to Kickstarter and searching for “Ghoulies” or using this link; https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/810639550/ghoulies-companion-book
You can also access the link and get info by going to ghouliesmovies.weebly.com."
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Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Celebration Announced: Press Release: The roar just got more thunderous at Universal Studios Hollywood with exciting updates to the Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Celebration inviting guests to be a part of an exclusive event that pays homage to the blockbuster action-adventure that brought dinosaurs out of extinction a quarter-century ago.
Due to popular demand, the May 11-12 event has been extended to include Sunday, May 13. The event will also feature special guest appearances by those who worked the films as well as an all-new Raptor Encounter exclusive.
This first-ever themed Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Celebration, created in partnership with Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, is a separately ticketed event. Space is limited and tickets, which can be purchased here, will sell out.
The multi-faceted immersive Celebration includes a private screening of the epic Jurassic Park at Universal CityWalk’s all-new, state-of-the-art Universal Cinema. The exciting showcase will also re-release the film’s original trailer.
The remainder of the event, which includes exclusive after-hours access, will take place at Universal Studios Hollywood, adjacent to the theme park’s thrilling “Jurassic Park—The Ride.”
Guests will enjoy unlimited access to all things Jurassic, from the acclaimed theme park ride to original props, including the Gyrosphere as seen in the record-breakingJurassic World, original dinosaur maquettes, costume displays and an interactive expo area. Themed food and merchandise along with live entertainment will complement the experience.
As an extension of this fun element, guests will be invited to dress up as their favorite character from the franchise. Please visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/JP25 for costume guidelines requirements.
More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter.
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Steel City Underground Film Festival: "Linz, Austria - Sodom & Chimera Productions, known for their experimental features and short films, is inviting like-minded filmmakers to Europe this September with the inception of the Steel City Underground Film Festival (SCUFF). A celebration of horror, arthouse, experimental and weird cinema, SCUFF is curated and hosted by Sodom & Chimera's founder James Quinn (Flesh of the Void, Sulphur for Leviathan).
SCUFF is looking for productions ranging from surreal expressionist works to polished and cinematic horror thrillers, with special consideration for visually interesting, grotesque, wildly unusual, incredibly artistic or just downright weird films.
The festival will take place on September 21 and 22 in Linz at the KAPU, an infamous punk rock venue and underground cinema with a long history that includes one of the earliest Nirvana concerts.
In a festival first, all selected features and shorts will be screened in 16mm, paid for by the submission fees.
Speaking of his vision for the festival, Quinn said, "The mission of SCUFF is not only to bring independent, international horror, arthouse and experimental films to an Austrian audience, but also to revive a screening format that is, unfortunately, fading from theaters and venues, which is a 16mm film. The goal here is not only to give the viewers a unique experience but to give filmmakers the chance to screen their film in a way they might otherwise never get the chance to, on film. Driven by passion, we want to give horror fans the chance to see some of the most infamous classics on beautiful prints. We stand for horror, independent filmmaking, and the revival of celluloid."
Awards will be given out for Best Feature, Best Narrative Short, Best Experimental/Arthouse and Best Weird/Extreme. Instead of a typical statuette or plaque, the winners will receive an HD scan of the 16mm print of their film, done by a professional lab in Vienna.
In addition to the official selections, SCUFF will host screenings of 16mm prints of iconic horror and experimental milestones such as Nosferatu (1922, with live music), Frankenstein (1931), Tod Browning's Freaks (1932), A Trip to the Moon (1902) and Un Chien Andalou (1929). Each of the classics will be preceded by a selected short.
To submit your feature film or short to the Steel City Underground Film Festival, go to: www.filmfreeway.com/steelcityundergroundfilmfestival
For more information on the Steel City Underground Film Festival, please go to: www.sodomchimera.com/scuff"
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Sequence Break's Shudder Premiere: Press Release: "A reclusive video arcade repairman (Chase Williamson) experiences bizarre biomechanical mutations and Cronenbergian hallucinations when a mysterious new arcade machine appears in his shop. Reality itself threatens to fracture as the young man works to solve its mystery - and overcome the new chaos that has entered his life.
DOWNRANGE is written and directed by Graham Skipper, known for his acting work in such celebrated genre films as The Mind's Eye, Almost Human, and Beyond the Gates - as well as starring in Stuart Gordon's acclaimed stage spectacle, Re-Animator: The Musical.
SEQUENCE BREAK stars Chase Williamson (The Guest), Fabianne Therese (Southbound), Lyle Kanouse (HBO's "Big Love"), and Audrey Wasilewski (AMC's "Mad Men").
May 24th SEQUENCE BREAK lands exclusively on Shudder."
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Broken Star Acquired by Gravitas Ventures: Press Release: "Kandoo Films, the full-service production company based in Los Angeles, announced today that Gravitas Ventures has acquired BROKEN STAR, featuring Analeigh Tipton (CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE). This is the first film from Kandoo’s new feature film slate aimed at discovering emerging talent. Founder Howard Barish, a recipient of the 2017 BAFTA and Emmy Award for Best Documentary 13TH, is fully financing and producing the slate’s six to eight productions, with BROKEN STAR first out of the gate. Gravitas will open the thriller in theaters and VOD on July 20, 2018. Foreign sales will be handled at Cannes 2018 by Red Sea Media.
BROKEN STAR is a psychological thriller that follows a young actress who goes to great lengths in order to ensure everlasting fame. Directed by first-time feature film director Dave Schwep and written by David Brant, the film stars Tipton alongside Tyler Labine (SUPER TROOPERS 2, RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES), Monique Coleman (HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL) and Lauren Bowles (HALL PASS, THE HEARTBREAK KID). Schwep takes viewers on an intense journey of self-discovery, introspection and twisted sadistic revenge.
“We’ve always admired Gravitas’ support of independent films and emerging filmmakers, so we couldn’t think of better partners to distribute Dave Schwep’s first feature,” said Barish. “When we got our hands on first-time writer David Brant’s script, we were captivated by his talent and gripping story. It was exciting to see the talented veteran cast come together and bring Schwep and Brant’s visions to life.”
Laura Florence, VP of Sales & Marketing, Gravitas Ventures, added: “We are delighted to partner with Kandoo Films and Howard Barish on BROKEN STAR. A gripping thriller that showcases the talented Analeigh Tipton and Tyler Labine, it will leave audiences on the edge of their seats and wanting more from the first-time director and writer.”
Barish is a veteran of the entertainment industry and has helped launch Ava DuVernay’s directing career by co-producing her award-winning feature MIDDLE OF NOWHERE and most recently, the Oscar-nominated documentary 13TH. Launched in Spring 2017, Barish was instrumental in the creation of Kandoo’s new low-budget film slate to showcase emerging filmmakers outside of the studio system.
Eric Feig, Esq., Matthew Jacobs, Esq. and Peter Flanigan, Esq. of Eric Feig Entertainment & Media Law, Inc., handled legal affairs for the film’s production on behalf of Kandoo Films."
Tamika hails from North Beach, Maryland, a tiny town inches from the Chesapeake Bay.She knew she wanted to be an actor after reciting a soliloquy by Sojourner Truth in front of her entire fifth grade class. Since then, she's appeared in over 20 film and television projects. In addition to acting, Tamika is the Indie Spotlight manager for Daily Dead, where she brings readers news on independent horror projects every weekend.
The first horror film Tamika watched was Child's Play. Being eight years old at the time, she remembers being so scared when Chucky came to life that she projectile vomited. It's tough for her to choose only one movie as her favorite horror film, so she picked two: Nosferatu and The Stepford Wives (1975).
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