CBS has announced the lineup of six teams of lifelong friends who will be participating in the upcoming reality competition series “Buddy Games.” Hosted by Josh Duhamel, the show is set to premiere on Thursday, September 14 at 9:00 Pm Et/Pt on the CBS Television Network and will also be available for streaming on Paramount+.
“Buddy Games” brings together six teams of four close-knit friends, who have known each other at different stages of their lives, for a nostalgic summer camp adventure at a picturesque lakeside location. These friends will engage in a variety of physically and mentally challenging activities, aiming to relive their glory days while testing their bonds and friendships. Throughout the series, friendships will be put to the test as they compete to prove their connection is the strongest.
Here are the teams competing in the series premiere of “Buddy Games”:
Derby Squad: Jacky “Shu” Shu,...
“Buddy Games” brings together six teams of four close-knit friends, who have known each other at different stages of their lives, for a nostalgic summer camp adventure at a picturesque lakeside location. These friends will engage in a variety of physically and mentally challenging activities, aiming to relive their glory days while testing their bonds and friendships. Throughout the series, friendships will be put to the test as they compete to prove their connection is the strongest.
Here are the teams competing in the series premiere of “Buddy Games”:
Derby Squad: Jacky “Shu” Shu,...
- 8/15/2023
- by Morgan Hall
- TV Everyday
The trend of turning movies into reality series continues to gain steam.
Buddy Games, the 2019 comedy directed by and starring Josh Duhamel, has been adapted into a reality competition series for CBS.
The series, which comes from Real World and The Challenge producer Bunim Murray and CBS Studios, has been shot with Duhamel as host and the actor will executive produce via his Dakota Kid Productions banner.
The film centers on a group of six friends that reunite after a five-year hiatus to engage in a challenging set of dares and games and help lift one of their own out of depression and also have a chance of winning $150,000 while doing so.
Directed by Duhamel, it also starred Olivia Munn, Dax Shepard, Kevin Dillon and Neal McDonough. It was produced by WWE Studios and distributed by Saban Films. A sequel to the film is currently in the works.
It was...
Buddy Games, the 2019 comedy directed by and starring Josh Duhamel, has been adapted into a reality competition series for CBS.
The series, which comes from Real World and The Challenge producer Bunim Murray and CBS Studios, has been shot with Duhamel as host and the actor will executive produce via his Dakota Kid Productions banner.
The film centers on a group of six friends that reunite after a five-year hiatus to engage in a challenging set of dares and games and help lift one of their own out of depression and also have a chance of winning $150,000 while doing so.
Directed by Duhamel, it also starred Olivia Munn, Dax Shepard, Kevin Dillon and Neal McDonough. It was produced by WWE Studios and distributed by Saban Films. A sequel to the film is currently in the works.
It was...
- 4/12/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Josh Duhamel (The Thing About Pam) launched production today on Buddy Games 2—the sequel to the 2019 comedy Buddy Games, in which he starred alongside Kevin Dillon (Entourage), Dan Bakkedahl (Made for Love), James Roday Rodriguez (A Million Little Things), Nick Swardson (The Wrong Missy) and more. Duhamel, Dillon, Bakkedahl, Rodriguez and Swardson are all returning to star in the new film, shooting in Vancouver, with Ginnifer Goodwin (Pivoting) marking a new addition to the ensemble.
The original indie distributed by Saban Films and Paramount Home Entertainment watches as a group of friends reunite for a wild assortment of absurd physical and mental challenges known as The Buddy Games—in the process healing old wounds, righting past wrongs and figuring out the true meaning of friendship. Duhamel directed from his script written with Bob Schwartz and Jude Weng.
The sequel picks up with Bobfather (Duhamel) and the guys following the...
The original indie distributed by Saban Films and Paramount Home Entertainment watches as a group of friends reunite for a wild assortment of absurd physical and mental challenges known as The Buddy Games—in the process healing old wounds, righting past wrongs and figuring out the true meaning of friendship. Duhamel directed from his script written with Bob Schwartz and Jude Weng.
The sequel picks up with Bobfather (Duhamel) and the guys following the...
- 7/8/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Directed by To Your Last Death's Jason Axinn, an animated version of Night of the Living Dead is heading to digital and Blu-ray / DVD this fall! Here's a look at the official trailer:
Revisit George A. Romero’s 1968 horror classic in an altogether unprecedented presentation as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases Night of the Animated Dead, a new, star-studded animated recreation of the thriller coming September 21, 2021 to Digital and October 5, 2021 to Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD.
Presented by The Long Game in association with Hemisphere Entertainment, Night of the Animated Dead is an animated adaptation of the 1968 horror classic and includes never-before-seen, exclusive animated scenes not found in the original live-action film. Night of the Animated Dead will be available on Digital, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD. Pre-order will be available beginning on August 10, 2021.
In Night of the Animated Dead, siblings Barbara and Johnny visit their father’s grave in a...
Revisit George A. Romero’s 1968 horror classic in an altogether unprecedented presentation as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases Night of the Animated Dead, a new, star-studded animated recreation of the thriller coming September 21, 2021 to Digital and October 5, 2021 to Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD.
Presented by The Long Game in association with Hemisphere Entertainment, Night of the Animated Dead is an animated adaptation of the 1968 horror classic and includes never-before-seen, exclusive animated scenes not found in the original live-action film. Night of the Animated Dead will be available on Digital, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD. Pre-order will be available beginning on August 10, 2021.
In Night of the Animated Dead, siblings Barbara and Johnny visit their father’s grave in a...
- 8/12/2021
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Directed by To Your Last Death's Jason Axinn, an animated version of Night of the Living Dead is heading to digital and Blu-ray / DVD this fall! Here's a look at the official press release and cover art:
Revisit George A. Romero’s 1968 horror classic in an altogether unprecedented presentation as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases Night of the Animated Dead, a new, star-studded animated recreation of the thriller coming September 21, 2021 to Digital and October 5, 2021 to Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD.
Presented by The Long Game in association with Hemisphere Entertainment, Night of the Animated Dead is an animated adaptation of the 1968 horror classic and includes never-before-seen, exclusive animated scenes not found in the original live-action film. Night of the Animated Dead will be available on Digital, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD. Pre-order will be available beginning on August 10, 2021.
In Night of the Animated Dead, siblings Barbara and Johnny visit their father...
Revisit George A. Romero’s 1968 horror classic in an altogether unprecedented presentation as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases Night of the Animated Dead, a new, star-studded animated recreation of the thriller coming September 21, 2021 to Digital and October 5, 2021 to Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD.
Presented by The Long Game in association with Hemisphere Entertainment, Night of the Animated Dead is an animated adaptation of the 1968 horror classic and includes never-before-seen, exclusive animated scenes not found in the original live-action film. Night of the Animated Dead will be available on Digital, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD. Pre-order will be available beginning on August 10, 2021.
In Night of the Animated Dead, siblings Barbara and Johnny visit their father...
- 8/3/2021
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Saban Films has bought U.S. rights to Josh Duhamel’s ensemble comedy “Buddy Games,” the actor’s writing and directing debut.
Duhamel, best known for the starring in four of the “Transformers” movies, stars with Olivia Munn, Dax Shepard, Kevin Dillon, James Roday, Nick Swardson and Dan Bakkedahl. Michael J. Luisi produced alongside Duhamel and Jude Weng.
The story centers on a group of friends reuniting to play the Buddy Games, a wild assortment of absurd physical and mental challenges. They will heal old wounds, right past wrongs and figure out the true meaning of friendship.
“I set out to make a movie that I would want to see – something grounded but outrageous enough to shock audiences, and ultimately a story of friendship and camaraderie,” said Duhamel. “I’m grateful to Saban Films for giving us the perfect platform for audiences to see it.”
Buddy Games will be released by Saban Films,...
Duhamel, best known for the starring in four of the “Transformers” movies, stars with Olivia Munn, Dax Shepard, Kevin Dillon, James Roday, Nick Swardson and Dan Bakkedahl. Michael J. Luisi produced alongside Duhamel and Jude Weng.
The story centers on a group of friends reuniting to play the Buddy Games, a wild assortment of absurd physical and mental challenges. They will heal old wounds, right past wrongs and figure out the true meaning of friendship.
“I set out to make a movie that I would want to see – something grounded but outrageous enough to shock audiences, and ultimately a story of friendship and camaraderie,” said Duhamel. “I’m grateful to Saban Films for giving us the perfect platform for audiences to see it.”
Buddy Games will be released by Saban Films,...
- 7/23/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Saban Films has acquired U.S. rights to Buddy Games, the directorial debut feature from Josh Duhamel, who also stars alongside Olivia Munn (X-Men: Apocalypse), Dax Shepard (Chips), Kevin Dillon (Entourage), James Roday (Psych), Nick Swardson (Sandy Wexler) and Dan Bakkedahl (Veep).
Written by Duhamel, the plot centers on a group of friends who reunite to play the Buddy Games, a wild assortment of absurd physical and mental challenges. In the process, they’ll heal old wounds, right past wrongs and figure out the true meaning of friendship…or die trying.
Michael J. Luisi (Fighting with My Family), Duhamel, and Jude Weng produced. Bill Bromiley and Jonathan Saba negotiated the deal for Saban with attorney Matt Saver on behalf of the filmmakers.
Saban’s upcoming release slate includes, The Stand-In with Drew Barrymore in a dual lead role, Breach starring Bruce Willis, the Alicia Silverstone wedding comedy Sister of the Groom,...
Written by Duhamel, the plot centers on a group of friends who reunite to play the Buddy Games, a wild assortment of absurd physical and mental challenges. In the process, they’ll heal old wounds, right past wrongs and figure out the true meaning of friendship…or die trying.
Michael J. Luisi (Fighting with My Family), Duhamel, and Jude Weng produced. Bill Bromiley and Jonathan Saba negotiated the deal for Saban with attorney Matt Saver on behalf of the filmmakers.
Saban’s upcoming release slate includes, The Stand-In with Drew Barrymore in a dual lead role, Breach starring Bruce Willis, the Alicia Silverstone wedding comedy Sister of the Groom,...
- 7/23/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Saban Films has acquired the U.S. rights to “Buddy Games,” a comedy and the directorial debut from actor Josh Duhamel, the distributor announced Friday. A release date has not yet been announced.
“Buddy Games” is about a group of friends who reunite for a series of absurd physical and mental challenges and in the process heal old wounds, right past wrongs and figure out the true meaning of friendship…or die trying. Duhamel also stars in the film alongside Olivia Munn, Dax Shepard, Kevin Dillon, James Roday, Nick Swardson and Dan Bakkedahl.
“I set out to make a movie that I would want to see – something grounded but outrageous enough to shock audiences, and ultimately a story of friendship and camaraderie,” Duhamel said in a statement. “I’m grateful to Saban Films for giving us the perfect platform for audiences to see it.”
Also Read: Saban Films Snags Comedy...
“Buddy Games” is about a group of friends who reunite for a series of absurd physical and mental challenges and in the process heal old wounds, right past wrongs and figure out the true meaning of friendship…or die trying. Duhamel also stars in the film alongside Olivia Munn, Dax Shepard, Kevin Dillon, James Roday, Nick Swardson and Dan Bakkedahl.
“I set out to make a movie that I would want to see – something grounded but outrageous enough to shock audiences, and ultimately a story of friendship and camaraderie,” Duhamel said in a statement. “I’m grateful to Saban Films for giving us the perfect platform for audiences to see it.”
Also Read: Saban Films Snags Comedy...
- 7/23/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Production scheduled to kick off in autumn.
Santa Monica-based Myriad Pictures will finance and launch international sales in Cannes on the Scott Adkins action film Strapped.
Isaac Florentine will direct from a screenplay by Matt Venne. Michael J. Luisi developed the screenplay with Adkins, Florentine and Venne, and will produce with Myriad chief Kirk D’Amico.
Strapped follows a former Mixed Martial Artist who sets out to retrieve his championship belt after he loses it in a brutal robbery. His mission brings him face-to-face not only with the villain behind the attack, but also the heart of his own dark past.
Santa Monica-based Myriad Pictures will finance and launch international sales in Cannes on the Scott Adkins action film Strapped.
Isaac Florentine will direct from a screenplay by Matt Venne. Michael J. Luisi developed the screenplay with Adkins, Florentine and Venne, and will produce with Myriad chief Kirk D’Amico.
Strapped follows a former Mixed Martial Artist who sets out to retrieve his championship belt after he loses it in a brutal robbery. His mission brings him face-to-face not only with the villain behind the attack, but also the heart of his own dark past.
- 5/8/2019
- ScreenDaily
The final panel of this year’s Stella Artois & Deadline Sundance Series kicks off now with Fighting With My Family, the movie Deadline broke earlier this month is this year’s surprise screening at the Sundance Film Festival. The comedic drama about a family of wrestlers, from MGM and Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Production,s hits theaters February 14, but not before it has its world bow tonight at 9:30 Park City time at the Ray Theatre.
Writer-director Stephen Merchant joins the film’s stars Vince Vaughn, Florence Pugh, Lena Headey, Nick Frost, Jack Lowden and WWE superstar Paige to sit with Deadline moderator Dominic Patten at Stella’s Film Lounge to discuss the film, which is based on Paige’s real-life upbringing in the UK.
The movie centers on Saraya (Pugh) and her brother Zak (Lowden), members of a wrestling-obsessed family, who get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try out for WWE.
Writer-director Stephen Merchant joins the film’s stars Vince Vaughn, Florence Pugh, Lena Headey, Nick Frost, Jack Lowden and WWE superstar Paige to sit with Deadline moderator Dominic Patten at Stella’s Film Lounge to discuss the film, which is based on Paige’s real-life upbringing in the UK.
The movie centers on Saraya (Pugh) and her brother Zak (Lowden), members of a wrestling-obsessed family, who get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try out for WWE.
- 1/28/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: We’ve been hearing about this since early October and now it’s official: Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks-MGM movie Fighting With My Family will makes its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival as the surprise screening on Monday, Jan. 28th. The movie, from MGM, opens on Feb. 14.
Previous Sundance surprise screenings include Universal/Blumhouse’s ultimate blockbuster and Oscar winner, Jordan Peele’s Get Out, Fox’s Eddie the Eagle and last year’s Jason Reitman-directed pic Tully.
This is the first time a Seven Bucks film has been selected to screen at Sundance. Johnson and Dany Garcia, along with their Seven Bucks President of Production, Hiram Garcia and Fighting With My Family writer/director Stephen Merchant, put their blood, sweat and tears into making this and are extremely proud of the film and they will all be attending the festival...
Previous Sundance surprise screenings include Universal/Blumhouse’s ultimate blockbuster and Oscar winner, Jordan Peele’s Get Out, Fox’s Eddie the Eagle and last year’s Jason Reitman-directed pic Tully.
This is the first time a Seven Bucks film has been selected to screen at Sundance. Johnson and Dany Garcia, along with their Seven Bucks President of Production, Hiram Garcia and Fighting With My Family writer/director Stephen Merchant, put their blood, sweat and tears into making this and are extremely proud of the film and they will all be attending the festival...
- 1/11/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
If you’ve smelled what Stephen Merchant has been cooking, you’re probably pretty excited to watch the first trailer for his upcoming movie, “Fighting With My Family,” which tells the life story of retired WWE Superstar and current “SmackDown Live” commissioner Paige.
Below is the dramedy’s logline, per MGM:
Based on a true story, “Fighting With My Family” follows reformed gangster Ricky, wife Julia, daughter Paige and son Zak as they make a living wrestling together in tiny venues. When Paige and Zak get the opportunity to try out for WWE, the family grabs a once-in-a-lifetime chance to turn their wildest dreams into a dazzling future. However, brother and sister quickly discover that to become superstars, both their talent and their relationship will be put to the test. “Fighting With My Family” is a heartwarming and smart comedy that proves everything is worth fighting for when it comes to family.
Below is the dramedy’s logline, per MGM:
Based on a true story, “Fighting With My Family” follows reformed gangster Ricky, wife Julia, daughter Paige and son Zak as they make a living wrestling together in tiny venues. When Paige and Zak get the opportunity to try out for WWE, the family grabs a once-in-a-lifetime chance to turn their wildest dreams into a dazzling future. However, brother and sister quickly discover that to become superstars, both their talent and their relationship will be put to the test. “Fighting With My Family” is a heartwarming and smart comedy that proves everything is worth fighting for when it comes to family.
- 11/14/2018
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
MGM’s Fighting With My Family is moving from September 14 to March 1 next year.
The pic, directed and written by Stephen Merchant, is based on the true personal story of WWE Superstar Paige and her family of professional wrestlers. It was inspired by a Channel 4 British documentary, The Wrestlers: Fighting with My Family. Dwayne Johnson stars in addition to Lean Headey, Vince Vaughn, Nick Frost, and Kim Matula.
On its new date, Fighting With My Family gets out of a headlock of a weekend against Fox’s Predator, Sony/Studio 8’s White Boy Rick, and Lionsgate’s dark comedy A Simple Favor. On March 1, the biopic goes up against DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World, Fox’s The Kid Who Would Be King, and Lionsgate’s Chaos Walking.
MGM took global rights on the title out of 2017 Berlin for a whopping $17.5M. Johnson produces under...
The pic, directed and written by Stephen Merchant, is based on the true personal story of WWE Superstar Paige and her family of professional wrestlers. It was inspired by a Channel 4 British documentary, The Wrestlers: Fighting with My Family. Dwayne Johnson stars in addition to Lean Headey, Vince Vaughn, Nick Frost, and Kim Matula.
On its new date, Fighting With My Family gets out of a headlock of a weekend against Fox’s Predator, Sony/Studio 8’s White Boy Rick, and Lionsgate’s dark comedy A Simple Favor. On March 1, the biopic goes up against DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World, Fox’s The Kid Who Would Be King, and Lionsgate’s Chaos Walking.
MGM took global rights on the title out of 2017 Berlin for a whopping $17.5M. Johnson produces under...
- 4/27/2018
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
WWE Studios is about to drop the big elbow on a multiplatform push. The pro wrestling titan's motion picture production arm is expanding into scripted, non-scripted, family and animated television and digital content. Michael Luisi will continue to oversee the WWE Studios as president and also will oversee the new TV/digital directive. “Our new expanded focus on television and digital continues to push WWE Studios as a multi-platform production company, with the ability…...
- 11/29/2017
- Deadline TV
WWE Studios and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions have announced that the two studios will partner again to release the latest film in the long-running WWE superstar-led The Marine franchise, The Marine 6: Close Quarters - which will once again star The Miz as Marine Jake Carter, this time teaming up with bad-ass wrestler and former Women’s Champion Becky Lynch and WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels(!)
Set to begin production on Monday November 27th in London, the film is written by Craig Walendziak (Contracted: Phase II) and directed by James Nunn – who helmed the previous film in the series along with the awesome Scott Adkins actioner Eliminators, Green Street 3: Never Back Down (which also starred Adkins) and the critically acclaimed horror/thriller Tower Block. All of which make Nunn four-for-four when it comes to superb genre flicks… Add Becky Lynch to that equation – in whatever role she is...
Set to begin production on Monday November 27th in London, the film is written by Craig Walendziak (Contracted: Phase II) and directed by James Nunn – who helmed the previous film in the series along with the awesome Scott Adkins actioner Eliminators, Green Street 3: Never Back Down (which also starred Adkins) and the critically acclaimed horror/thriller Tower Block. All of which make Nunn four-for-four when it comes to superb genre flicks… Add Becky Lynch to that equation – in whatever role she is...
- 11/23/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
We’re not sure exactly when David Hasselhoff moved into the space celebrity space as William Shatner, but he has now become a meta celebrity as witnessed by his Guardians of the Galaxy music video and now as the subject of the film Killing Hasselhoff, out Tuesday.
Ken Jeong (The Hangover, Ride Along 2) and David Hasselhoff (Baywatch, Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2) star in the outrageous comedy, Killing Hasselhoff, available on DVD and Digital on August 29 from Uphe Content Group. Or, you can win a copy of the DVD courtesy of our friends at Uphe. All you need to do is give us an inventive way you would kill David Hasselhoff and explain why he must die. We want your entries no later than 11:59 p.m., Friday, September 1. The contest is open to North American readers only and the decision of ComicMix‘s judges will be final.
Ken Jeong (The Hangover, Ride Along 2) and David Hasselhoff (Baywatch, Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2) star in the outrageous comedy, Killing Hasselhoff, available on DVD and Digital on August 29 from Uphe Content Group. Or, you can win a copy of the DVD courtesy of our friends at Uphe. All you need to do is give us an inventive way you would kill David Hasselhoff and explain why he must die. We want your entries no later than 11:59 p.m., Friday, September 1. The contest is open to North American readers only and the decision of ComicMix‘s judges will be final.
- 8/25/2017
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Exclusive: Kevin Dillon, Dax Shepard, Olivia Munn, James Roday, and Dan Bakkedahl are set to join Josh Duhamel, Nick Swardson and WWE ring star Sheamus in The Buddy Games, the WWE Studios film on which Duhamel makes his directorial debut. Duhamel, who last was seen in Transformers: The Last Knight, wrote the script with Jude Weng and Bob Schwartz. Shooting is about to get underway in Vancouver. Duhamel produces with Weng and Michael Luisi. The film revolves around a group…...
- 8/7/2017
- Deadline
From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for August 2017, including "Dragged Across Concrete", "Freaks", "Arrow" and a whole lot more:
13 Miles
Feature
Local Production Company: Habethy Film Productions
Director: Anthony Epp, Helena Thom
Producer: Shanyn Maguire, Anthony Epp, Helena Thom
May 19/17 - Aug 20/17
Dragged Across Concrete
Feature
Local Production Company: Moot Point (Dragged) Productions
Director: Craig Zahler
Producer: Sefton Fincham, Jack Heller, Keith Kjarval, Dallas Sonnier
Jul 17/17 - Sep 16/17
Eggplant Emoji
Feature
Local Production Company: Eggplant Productions
Director: Jake Szymanski
Exec. Producer(s): Jamie Goehring, Kevin Leeson
Aug 21/17 - Oct 02/17
Fatal Visit
Feature
Local Production Company: Lone House Films Ltd.
Director: Calvin Poon
Producer: Fiona Lee, Michael Parker
Jul 18/17 - Aug 11/17
Freaks
Feature
Local Production Company: Freak Productions
Director: Zach Lipovsky
Producer: Jordan Barber
Jul 31/17 - Aug 25/17
Nicole
Feature
Local Production Company: True Meaning Productions
Director: Marc Lawrence
Producer: Justis Greene
Oct 23/17 - Jan 19/18
Pup Start...
13 Miles
Feature
Local Production Company: Habethy Film Productions
Director: Anthony Epp, Helena Thom
Producer: Shanyn Maguire, Anthony Epp, Helena Thom
May 19/17 - Aug 20/17
Dragged Across Concrete
Feature
Local Production Company: Moot Point (Dragged) Productions
Director: Craig Zahler
Producer: Sefton Fincham, Jack Heller, Keith Kjarval, Dallas Sonnier
Jul 17/17 - Sep 16/17
Eggplant Emoji
Feature
Local Production Company: Eggplant Productions
Director: Jake Szymanski
Exec. Producer(s): Jamie Goehring, Kevin Leeson
Aug 21/17 - Oct 02/17
Fatal Visit
Feature
Local Production Company: Lone House Films Ltd.
Director: Calvin Poon
Producer: Fiona Lee, Michael Parker
Jul 18/17 - Aug 11/17
Freaks
Feature
Local Production Company: Freak Productions
Director: Zach Lipovsky
Producer: Jordan Barber
Jul 31/17 - Aug 25/17
Nicole
Feature
Local Production Company: True Meaning Productions
Director: Marc Lawrence
Producer: Justis Greene
Oct 23/17 - Jan 19/18
Pup Start...
- 7/28/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Universal City, California, July 11, 2017 – Ken Jeong (The Hangover, Ride Along 2) and David Hasselhoff (Baywatch, Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2) star in the most hilarious and outrageous come :lol: dy of the year, Killing Hasselhoff, available on DVD and Digital on August 29, 2017 from Uphe Content Group. Co-produced by the team behind 2017’s Baywatch and David Hasselhoff himself, the laugh-out-loud movie is packed with a host of celebrity cameos including comedian Howie Mandel (America’s Got Talent, Deal or No Deal), musician Kid Cudi, and The Hoff’s original Baywatch partner in life-saving crime, Gena Lee Nolin (Baywatch, Sheena). Rounding out the cast is Jon Lovitz (The Ridiculous Six, Grown Ups 2), Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords, The Boat That Rocked) and Jim Jefferies (Tainted Love, Legit).
What started out as a regular week quickly turns into the worst few days of his life when Chris (Jeong), a struggling nightclub owner,...
What started out as a regular week quickly turns into the worst few days of his life when Chris (Jeong), a struggling nightclub owner,...
- 7/13/2017
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Author: Zehra Phelan
Let’S Get Ready To Ruuuuuuuumble!!!!!!!!!! The man behind the WWE as we know it, CEO and Chairman Vince McMahon, is entering his name into the Hollywood screen of fame, we aren’t even sure that makes sense but his life story will be coming to the big screen with Pandemonium.
With what looks like McMahon’s blessing, the film will take its focus on his rise as a pro wrestling magnet of the World Wrestling Foundation, now known as WWE after his grandfather started and father continued the business on a small time scale on the local circuit. McMahon, since taking over the helm has turned the business into a worldwide phenomenon entering the ranks of showbiz fame. We can also thank McMahon for introducing the likes of Hulk Hogan, John Cena and even launching the career of everyone’s favourite, lovable actor Dwayne “The Rock...
Let’S Get Ready To Ruuuuuuuumble!!!!!!!!!! The man behind the WWE as we know it, CEO and Chairman Vince McMahon, is entering his name into the Hollywood screen of fame, we aren’t even sure that makes sense but his life story will be coming to the big screen with Pandemonium.
With what looks like McMahon’s blessing, the film will take its focus on his rise as a pro wrestling magnet of the World Wrestling Foundation, now known as WWE after his grandfather started and father continued the business on a small time scale on the local circuit. McMahon, since taking over the helm has turned the business into a worldwide phenomenon entering the ranks of showbiz fame. We can also thank McMahon for introducing the likes of Hulk Hogan, John Cena and even launching the career of everyone’s favourite, lovable actor Dwayne “The Rock...
- 4/26/2017
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Can you even fathom just how big Andre the Giant is from this picture? It’s not like Vince McMahon is a small dude. In fact, quite the contrary. McMahon is as jacked as they come. Speaking of the WWE titan, Vince McMahon is going to be immortalized in Hollywood with a feature film called Pandemonium. According to Deadline: The film is landing at Sony Pictures’ TriStar, with Andrew Lazar producing with WWE Studios president Michael Luisi and Adam Goldworm. Nobody’s talking, but the film covers McMahon’s ascension in the wrestling business, and having WWE Studios involved indicates the project has the
Vince McMahon Biopic Called ‘Pandemonium’ is Going to Happen...
Vince McMahon Biopic Called ‘Pandemonium’ is Going to Happen...
- 4/26/2017
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
Even going off of only the stuff that the general public knows about him, Vince McMahon has led an interesting life. He’s the head of the WWE and the man who turned the World Wrestling Federation into a full-blown phenomenon, he’s somehow friends with our idiot president, and he could probably send a text message to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson whenever he wants and still get a response. That last bit alone makes his story worthy of a movie, and now Deadline is reporting that Sony and TriStar are developing a Vince McMahon biopic.
Called Pandemonium, the movie counts WWE Studios president Michael Luisi among its producers, which means it’s at least somewhat “official,” and it will be directed by John Requa and Glenn Ficarra. Deadline says the movie will cover McMahon’s “ascension in the wrestling business,” but it doesn’t offer a lot of specific...
Called Pandemonium, the movie counts WWE Studios president Michael Luisi among its producers, which means it’s at least somewhat “official,” and it will be directed by John Requa and Glenn Ficarra. Deadline says the movie will cover McMahon’s “ascension in the wrestling business,” but it doesn’t offer a lot of specific...
- 4/26/2017
- by Sam Barsanti
- avclub.com
Exclusive: The story of pro wrestling impresario Vince McMahon is getting the Hollywood treatment with Pandemonium, a drama that will be directed by John Requa & Glenn Ficarra from a script by Craig A. Williams. The film is landing at Sony Pictures’ TriStar, with Andrew Lazar producing with WWE Studios president Michael Luisi and Adam Goldworm. Hannah Minghella and Nicole Brown will oversee for TriStar. The film covers McMahon’s ascension in the wrestling business, and…...
- 4/25/2017
- Deadline
Take a look at the totally killer party in the first trailer for Drew Marvick's Pool Party Massacre. Also in today's Highlights: production details for WWE Studios' and Saban Films' Armed Response, a cool Q&A with Stefanie Estes from Bethany, and details on Jenna Coleman's upcoming attendance at Wizard World Minneapolis 2017.
Check Out the Trailer for Pool Party Massacre: Press Release: "Los Angeles, CA - Floating Eye Films has released the first trailer and stills for the old school splatterfest Pool Party Massacre. The debut feature from horror fanatic Drew Marvick, Pool Party Massacre is an ultra low-budget 80's-inspired slasher that cuts to the flesh and bone of a group of young friends. With a pounding synth score and a heavy metal soundtrack, Marvick has crafted a loving homage to the body count of 80s B-movies.
Blair Winthorpe, a high-maintenance young socialite, is having...
Check Out the Trailer for Pool Party Massacre: Press Release: "Los Angeles, CA - Floating Eye Films has released the first trailer and stills for the old school splatterfest Pool Party Massacre. The debut feature from horror fanatic Drew Marvick, Pool Party Massacre is an ultra low-budget 80's-inspired slasher that cuts to the flesh and bone of a group of young friends. With a pounding synth score and a heavy metal soundtrack, Marvick has crafted a loving homage to the body count of 80s B-movies.
Blair Winthorpe, a high-maintenance young socialite, is having...
- 4/10/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Keep up with the wild and wooly world of indie film acquisitions with our weekly Rundown of everything that’s been picked up around the globe. Check out last week’s Rundown here.
– Kino Lorber has acquired the North American rights to Bill Morrison’s “Dawson City: Frozen Time,” about the true history of a collection of 533 reels of film (representing 372 titles) dating from the 1910s to 1920s, which were lost for over 50 years until being discovered buried in a sub-arctic swimming pool deep in the Yukon Territory. The film tells the unique history of a Canadian gold rush town and how cinema, capitalism and history intersect.
“Dawson City” had its world premiere at the 73rd Venice Film Festival and North American premiere at 2016 New York Film Festival. The film also played at the BFI/London Film Festival and the 2017 Rotterdam International Film Festival, and screened Thursday at the TCM...
– Kino Lorber has acquired the North American rights to Bill Morrison’s “Dawson City: Frozen Time,” about the true history of a collection of 533 reels of film (representing 372 titles) dating from the 1910s to 1920s, which were lost for over 50 years until being discovered buried in a sub-arctic swimming pool deep in the Yukon Territory. The film tells the unique history of a Canadian gold rush town and how cinema, capitalism and history intersect.
“Dawson City” had its world premiere at the 73rd Venice Film Festival and North American premiere at 2016 New York Film Festival. The film also played at the BFI/London Film Festival and the 2017 Rotterdam International Film Festival, and screened Thursday at the TCM...
- 4/7/2017
- by Graham Winfrey
- Indiewire
Wesley Snipes, Gene Simmons star in sco-fo thriller. Separately, Open Road dates rom-com Home Again; PBS acquires Steve James doc Abacus: Small Enough To Jail.
Saban Films has acquired North American rights from WWE Studios to John Stockwell’s Armed Response starring Wesley Snipes, Anne Heche, WWE superstar Seth Rollins and Kiss band member Gene Simmons.
The sci-fi thriller, written by Matt Savelloni, follows a team of operatives attempting to discover the fate of a previous unit when they become trapped inside a military compound. Voltage Pictures handles international sales.
The film stars and Dave Annable and is currently in post-production. WWE Studios president Michael Luisi produced with Simmons via their Erebus Pictures banner.
Bill Bromiley, Ness Saban and Jonathan Saba negotiated the deal on behalf of Saban Films.
Open Road Films will release the rom-com Home Again starring Reese Witherspoon and Michael Sheen on September 8. Hallie Meyers-Shyer makes her directorial debut. Reese Witherspoon stars. Imr...
Saban Films has acquired North American rights from WWE Studios to John Stockwell’s Armed Response starring Wesley Snipes, Anne Heche, WWE superstar Seth Rollins and Kiss band member Gene Simmons.
The sci-fi thriller, written by Matt Savelloni, follows a team of operatives attempting to discover the fate of a previous unit when they become trapped inside a military compound. Voltage Pictures handles international sales.
The film stars and Dave Annable and is currently in post-production. WWE Studios president Michael Luisi produced with Simmons via their Erebus Pictures banner.
Bill Bromiley, Ness Saban and Jonathan Saba negotiated the deal on behalf of Saban Films.
Open Road Films will release the rom-com Home Again starring Reese Witherspoon and Michael Sheen on September 8. Hallie Meyers-Shyer makes her directorial debut. Reese Witherspoon stars. Imr...
- 4/6/2017
- ScreenDaily
TriStar Pictures is getting into the ring for a biopic about WWE chairman and CEO Vince McMahon.
The studio is in negotiations for the highly sought-after Pandemonium, which has Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, who direct and executive produce the hit NBC drama This Is Us, in talks to helm. Craig A. Williams wrote the script, and Andrew Lazar, who produced American Sniper, is producing.
Also producing are Michael Luisi, president of WWE Studios, and Aperture Entertainment's Adam Goldworm, who found and developed the script. Charlie Gogolak of Zaftig Films will executive produce.
Pandemonium first hit the Hollywood mat last...
The studio is in negotiations for the highly sought-after Pandemonium, which has Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, who direct and executive produce the hit NBC drama This Is Us, in talks to helm. Craig A. Williams wrote the script, and Andrew Lazar, who produced American Sniper, is producing.
Also producing are Michael Luisi, president of WWE Studios, and Aperture Entertainment's Adam Goldworm, who found and developed the script. Charlie Gogolak of Zaftig Films will executive produce.
Pandemonium first hit the Hollywood mat last...
- 3/20/2017
- by Rebecca Ford,Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In one of the biggest Efm deals ever, the studio has paid what Screen understands to be in the mid-teens for the upcoming comedy drama.
MGM brokered the deal with Wme Global and Bloom on behalf of the filmmakers. MGM has international outputs deals but no direct distribution in the Us and at time of writing no further details on how it will eventually release the film were forthcoming.
Production is scheduled to commence later this month in London and Los Angeles on the life story of Paige, a WWE Superstar from Britain who hails from a wrestling family.
Stephen Merchant will write and direct the comedy drama to star Lady Macbeth breakout and Screen Stars Of Tomorrow 2016 selection Florence Pugh, and Jack Lowden.
WWE Studios and Film4 will co-finance Fighting With My Family and produce alongside Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions and Misher Films. Film4 developed the project from inception.
Paige’s family...
MGM brokered the deal with Wme Global and Bloom on behalf of the filmmakers. MGM has international outputs deals but no direct distribution in the Us and at time of writing no further details on how it will eventually release the film were forthcoming.
Production is scheduled to commence later this month in London and Los Angeles on the life story of Paige, a WWE Superstar from Britain who hails from a wrestling family.
Stephen Merchant will write and direct the comedy drama to star Lady Macbeth breakout and Screen Stars Of Tomorrow 2016 selection Florence Pugh, and Jack Lowden.
WWE Studios and Film4 will co-finance Fighting With My Family and produce alongside Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions and Misher Films. Film4 developed the project from inception.
Paige’s family...
- 2/11/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The co-creator of The Office will direct Fighting With My Family, with Dwayne Johnson producing.
Stephen Merchant will direct Fighting With My Family - inspired by the life of the British wrestler Paige - with Lady Macbeth breakout and Screen Stars Of Tomorrow 2016 selection Florence Pugh playing the lead in comedy drama.
Dwayne Johnson will serve as executive producer on the project inspired by the life of the British WWE Superstar, whose family of wrestlers was the subject of Channel 4 documentary The Wrestlers: Fighting With My Family.
WWE Studios and Film4 will co-finance and produce alongside Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions and Misher Films. Film4 developed the project from inception.
Johnson will take a role in the project and serves as executive producer alongside Garcia and Seven Bucks Productions’ Hiram Garcia.
Merchant, who earned global fame after co-writing The Office with Ricky Gervais, will also serve as executive producer and is writing...
Stephen Merchant will direct Fighting With My Family - inspired by the life of the British wrestler Paige - with Lady Macbeth breakout and Screen Stars Of Tomorrow 2016 selection Florence Pugh playing the lead in comedy drama.
Dwayne Johnson will serve as executive producer on the project inspired by the life of the British WWE Superstar, whose family of wrestlers was the subject of Channel 4 documentary The Wrestlers: Fighting With My Family.
WWE Studios and Film4 will co-finance and produce alongside Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions and Misher Films. Film4 developed the project from inception.
Johnson will take a role in the project and serves as executive producer alongside Garcia and Seven Bucks Productions’ Hiram Garcia.
Merchant, who earned global fame after co-writing The Office with Ricky Gervais, will also serve as executive producer and is writing...
- 2/7/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The co-creator of The Office will direct the film, with Dwayne Johnson producing.
Stephen Merchant will direct Lady Macbeth breakout and Screen Stars Of Tomorrow 2016 selection Florence Pugh will play the lead in the comedic drama inspired by the life of the British wrestler Paige.
Dwayne Johnson will serve as executive producer on the project inspired by the life of the British WWE Superstar, whose family of wrestlers was the subject of Channel 4 documentary The Wrestlers: Fighting With My Family.
WWE Studios and Film4 will co-finance and produce alongside Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions and Misher Films. Film4 developed the project from inception.
Johnson will take a role in the project and serves as executive producer alongside Garcia and Seven Bucks Productions’ Hiram Garcia.
Merchant, who earned global fame after co-writing The Office with Ricky Gervais, will also serve as executive producer and is writing the feature. Kevin Misher of [link...
Stephen Merchant will direct Lady Macbeth breakout and Screen Stars Of Tomorrow 2016 selection Florence Pugh will play the lead in the comedic drama inspired by the life of the British wrestler Paige.
Dwayne Johnson will serve as executive producer on the project inspired by the life of the British WWE Superstar, whose family of wrestlers was the subject of Channel 4 documentary The Wrestlers: Fighting With My Family.
WWE Studios and Film4 will co-finance and produce alongside Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions and Misher Films. Film4 developed the project from inception.
Johnson will take a role in the project and serves as executive producer alongside Garcia and Seven Bucks Productions’ Hiram Garcia.
Merchant, who earned global fame after co-writing The Office with Ricky Gervais, will also serve as executive producer and is writing the feature. Kevin Misher of [link...
- 2/7/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Stephen Merchant will direct Fighting WIth My Family and Lady Macbeth breakout and Screen Stars Of Tomorrow 2016 selection Florence Pugh will play the lead in the comedic drama inspired by the life of the British wrestler Paige.
Dwayne Johnson will serve as executive producer on the project inspired by the life of the British WWE Superstar, whose family of wrestlers was the subject of Channel 4 documentary The Wrestlers: Fighting With My Family.
WWE Studios and Film4 will co-finance and produce alongside Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions and Misher Films. Film4 developed the project from inception.
Johnson will take a role in the project and serves as executive producer alongside Garcia and Seven Bucks Productions’ Hiram Garcia.
Merchant, who earned global fame after co-writing The Office with Ricky Gervais, will also serve as executive producer and is writing the feature. Kevin Misher of Misher Films will produce alongside WWE Studios president Michael Luisi.
Johnson...
Dwayne Johnson will serve as executive producer on the project inspired by the life of the British WWE Superstar, whose family of wrestlers was the subject of Channel 4 documentary The Wrestlers: Fighting With My Family.
WWE Studios and Film4 will co-finance and produce alongside Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions and Misher Films. Film4 developed the project from inception.
Johnson will take a role in the project and serves as executive producer alongside Garcia and Seven Bucks Productions’ Hiram Garcia.
Merchant, who earned global fame after co-writing The Office with Ricky Gervais, will also serve as executive producer and is writing the feature. Kevin Misher of Misher Films will produce alongside WWE Studios president Michael Luisi.
Johnson...
- 2/7/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Stephen Merchant will direct and Lady Macbeth breakout and Screen Stars Of Tomorrow 2016 selection Florence Pugh will play the lead in the comedic drama inspired by the life of the British wrestler Paige.
Dwayne Johnson will serve as executive producer on the project inspired by the life of the British WWE Superstar, whose family of wrestlers was the subject of Channel 4 documentary The Wrestlers: Fighting With My Family.
WWE Studios and Film4 will co-finance and produce alongside Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions and Misher Films. Film4 developed the project from inception.
Johnson will take a role in the project and serves as executive producer alongside Garcia and Seven Bucks Productions’ Hiram Garcia.
Merchant, who earned global fame after co-writing The Office with Ricky Gervais, will also serve as executive producer and is writing the feature. Kevin Misher of Misher Films will produce alongside WWE Studios president Michael Luisi.
Johnson will also...
Dwayne Johnson will serve as executive producer on the project inspired by the life of the British WWE Superstar, whose family of wrestlers was the subject of Channel 4 documentary The Wrestlers: Fighting With My Family.
WWE Studios and Film4 will co-finance and produce alongside Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions and Misher Films. Film4 developed the project from inception.
Johnson will take a role in the project and serves as executive producer alongside Garcia and Seven Bucks Productions’ Hiram Garcia.
Merchant, who earned global fame after co-writing The Office with Ricky Gervais, will also serve as executive producer and is writing the feature. Kevin Misher of Misher Films will produce alongside WWE Studios president Michael Luisi.
Johnson will also...
- 2/7/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Thanks to VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for June 2016, including "Death Note", "Juggernaut", "Prison Break" and a whole lot more:
Feature Film:
Boundaries
Boundaries Pictures Inc.
Exec. Producer(s): Chris Ferguson, Kenneth Burke
May 02/16 - Jun 02/16
Death Note
Dn (Canada) Productions Inc
Exec. Producer(s): Brendan Ferguson
Jun 30/16 - Aug 30/16
Further Adventures Of Max & Banks 2 & 3
Gramercy Film Productions
Producer: Michael Deluca, Erika Mitchell, Dana Brunetti, Marcus Viscidi
Feb 16/16 - Jul 06/16
Hot Street
Hot Street Productions Ltd
Exec. Producer(s): Alex Tkach
Producer: Chris Brough
Co-Producer: Ralph Zondag
May 23/16 - Jun 10/16
Juggernaut
Forlorn Hope Productions Inc.
Exec. Producer(s): Ben Silverman
Producer: Matthew Cervi
May 16/16 - Jun 08/16
Max 2: White House Hero
Max 2 Productions Canada
Producer: Karen Rosefelt, Ken Blancato, Matt Bierman
Line Producer: Kelley Sims
Jun 13/16 - Jul 13/16
Status Update
Status Productions Inc.
Exec. Producer(s): Shawn Williamson, Arielle Boisvert
Jun...
Feature Film:
Boundaries
Boundaries Pictures Inc.
Exec. Producer(s): Chris Ferguson, Kenneth Burke
May 02/16 - Jun 02/16
Death Note
Dn (Canada) Productions Inc
Exec. Producer(s): Brendan Ferguson
Jun 30/16 - Aug 30/16
Further Adventures Of Max & Banks 2 & 3
Gramercy Film Productions
Producer: Michael Deluca, Erika Mitchell, Dana Brunetti, Marcus Viscidi
Feb 16/16 - Jul 06/16
Hot Street
Hot Street Productions Ltd
Exec. Producer(s): Alex Tkach
Producer: Chris Brough
Co-Producer: Ralph Zondag
May 23/16 - Jun 10/16
Juggernaut
Forlorn Hope Productions Inc.
Exec. Producer(s): Ben Silverman
Producer: Matthew Cervi
May 16/16 - Jun 08/16
Max 2: White House Hero
Max 2 Productions Canada
Producer: Karen Rosefelt, Ken Blancato, Matt Bierman
Line Producer: Kelley Sims
Jun 13/16 - Jul 13/16
Status Update
Status Productions Inc.
Exec. Producer(s): Shawn Williamson, Arielle Boisvert
Jun...
- 5/28/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Wesley Snipes, Anne Heche, Dave Annable and WWE star Seth Rollins are all set to star in the thriller "Temple" from Erebus Pictures and WWE Studios.
John Stockwell ("Blue Crush," "Turistas") helms the film from a script by Matt Savelloni. The story follows a team of trained operatives who find themselves trapped inside an isolated military compound after its A.I. is suddenly shut down. They soon begin to experience strange and horrific phenomena.
Snipes, WWE Studios president Michael Luisi and Kiss co-founder Gene Simmons will produce. Filming kicks off this week. WWE Studios will use the flagship's promotional platform to launch the film when it's ready.
Source: Deadline...
John Stockwell ("Blue Crush," "Turistas") helms the film from a script by Matt Savelloni. The story follows a team of trained operatives who find themselves trapped inside an isolated military compound after its A.I. is suddenly shut down. They soon begin to experience strange and horrific phenomena.
Snipes, WWE Studios president Michael Luisi and Kiss co-founder Gene Simmons will produce. Filming kicks off this week. WWE Studios will use the flagship's promotional platform to launch the film when it's ready.
Source: Deadline...
- 4/6/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Erebus Pictures, the genre specialty label formed by Kiss co-founder Gene Simmons and WWE Studios, announced that Wesley Snipes, Anne Heche, Dave Annable and WWE Superstar Seth Rollins are on board to star in the John Stockwell directed thriller "Temple," with Snipes also serving as a producer, along with Simmons and WWE Studios President Michael Luisi. Filming starts today, Wednesday, April 6th "Temple," written by Matt Savelloni, and directed by John Stockwell, follows a team of trained operatives consisting of Snipes, Heche, Annable and Rollins, who find themselves trapped inside an isolated military compound after its artificial intelligence is suddenly...
- 4/6/2016
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Exclusive: Erebus Pictures, the genre specialty label formed by Kiss co-founder Gene Simmons and WWE Studios, has locked Wesley Snipes, Anne Heche, Dave Annable (Brothers And Sisters) and WWE star Seth Rollins to star in Temple, a thriller that will be directed by John Stockwell. Filming begins this week and Snipes is producing with Simmons and WWE Studios president Michael Luisi. Scripted by Matt Savelloni, the thriller follows a team of trained operatives who find…...
- 4/5/2016
- Deadline
In this round-up, we have details as well as several photos for Sideshow's T-45 collectible figure from the popular RPG video game Fallout 4. Also: acquisition details for Sleight, You're Killing Me release info and a Villainous teaser trailer.
Fallout 4 Figure: "Sideshow and Threezero are excited to announce the T-45 Fallout 4 Collectible Figure. The T-45 stands approximately 14.5 inches tall with incredible details and over 35 articulated parts. Featuring an interchangeable male head and helmet that includes Led light-up functions. All outer-armor pieces are detachable and weathered with incredible paint application based on the appearance in the video game."
The T-45 Fallout 4 figurine has a retail price of $380.00 and is expected to ship July 2016 - September 2016. To learn more, visit:
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/fallout-4-t-45-threezero
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Sleight: Press Release: "Park City, Ut (January 28th, 2016) - WWE Studios and Blumhouse Productions announced today that they have acquired all worldwide rights to the Sundance film Sleight.
Fallout 4 Figure: "Sideshow and Threezero are excited to announce the T-45 Fallout 4 Collectible Figure. The T-45 stands approximately 14.5 inches tall with incredible details and over 35 articulated parts. Featuring an interchangeable male head and helmet that includes Led light-up functions. All outer-armor pieces are detachable and weathered with incredible paint application based on the appearance in the video game."
The T-45 Fallout 4 figurine has a retail price of $380.00 and is expected to ship July 2016 - September 2016. To learn more, visit:
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/fallout-4-t-45-threezero
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Sleight: Press Release: "Park City, Ut (January 28th, 2016) - WWE Studios and Blumhouse Productions announced today that they have acquired all worldwide rights to the Sundance film Sleight.
- 1/29/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
WWE Studios and Lionsgate's urban label Codeblack Films have set a deal to co-produce and co-finance a slate of films, the first being the action thriller "Brother's Blood" which Trey Songz will star in.
Set on the mean streets of a city in decay, a recently released convict takes murderous revenge against his childhood friends whom he believes let him take the fall for a crime they collectively committed.
As the bodies start piling up, one of the friends (Songz), now a cop, will stop at nothing to put an end to right the wrongs of their violent past.
John Pogue directs a script co-written by Karl Gajdusek ("Oblivion"), Michael Finch ("Hitman: Agent 47") and Charles Murray ("Sons Of Anarchy"). Michael Luisi is producing and shooting is slated to begin in January in New Orleans.
Source: Deadline...
Set on the mean streets of a city in decay, a recently released convict takes murderous revenge against his childhood friends whom he believes let him take the fall for a crime they collectively committed.
As the bodies start piling up, one of the friends (Songz), now a cop, will stop at nothing to put an end to right the wrongs of their violent past.
John Pogue directs a script co-written by Karl Gajdusek ("Oblivion"), Michael Finch ("Hitman: Agent 47") and Charles Murray ("Sons Of Anarchy"). Michael Luisi is producing and shooting is slated to begin in January in New Orleans.
Source: Deadline...
- 12/4/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Fresh from Pixels, just finished shooting Beauty And The Beast and about to play Roger Ebert in Russ And Roger Go Beyond, Josh Gad has still somehow found time for another gig. He and his regular collaborator Ryan Dixon will write Gorgeous George, a wrestling biopic for WWE Studios.The George of the title is George Raymond Wagner, the flambouyant character who dominated the ring in the 1940s and '50s, and was one of the first of his profession to cpitalise on the medium of television. His sense of theatrical performance was a keystone in the larger-than-life wrestling industry we're familiar with today, and he's credited as influencing the bombastic media personas of any number of celebs, sporting or otherwise: James Brown and Muhammed Ali being two in particular.“Gorgeous George was a true pioneer in television,” says Michael Luisi, President of WWE Studios. “Josh is a true talent...
- 10/14/2015
- EmpireOnline
WWE.com
Shawn Michaels is one of the stars in a film that WWE Studios just purchased called “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone.” It’s a faith-based title from the Harvest Bible Chapel’s Vertical Church Films.
The film wrapped production with the WWE Hall of Famer Michaels as part of the cast. The film also stars Brett Dalton (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (“Moms’ Night Out”), D.B. Sweeney (“Suits,” “24”) and Neil Flynn (“The Middle”). It’s written by Andrea Nasfell (“Moms’ Night Out”) and directed by Dallas Jenkins (“What If…”).
“The Resurrection of Gavin Stone” tells the story of a former child star turned washed-up and troubled actor. After receiving a 200-hour community service sentence, Gavin Stone (Brett Dalton) pretends to be a Christian so he can play Jesus in a mega-church Easter production in order to fulfill his hours of service. Along the way, he reconnects...
Shawn Michaels is one of the stars in a film that WWE Studios just purchased called “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone.” It’s a faith-based title from the Harvest Bible Chapel’s Vertical Church Films.
The film wrapped production with the WWE Hall of Famer Michaels as part of the cast. The film also stars Brett Dalton (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (“Moms’ Night Out”), D.B. Sweeney (“Suits,” “24”) and Neil Flynn (“The Middle”). It’s written by Andrea Nasfell (“Moms’ Night Out”) and directed by Dallas Jenkins (“What If…”).
“The Resurrection of Gavin Stone” tells the story of a former child star turned washed-up and troubled actor. After receiving a 200-hour community service sentence, Gavin Stone (Brett Dalton) pretends to be a Christian so he can play Jesus in a mega-church Easter production in order to fulfill his hours of service. Along the way, he reconnects...
- 7/30/2015
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
On Friday, June 12th, Jen and Sylvia Soska are taking on the action genre with their latest film, Vendetta, which will be arriving on VOD and hitting select theaters nationwide. The film co-stars Dean Cain and Paul Wight (aka The Big Show) as adversaries who end up in the same prison together and will stop at nothing to try and destroy each other. Vendetta also co-stars Michael Eklund and Ben Hollingsworth and was produced by WWE Studios (who was also behind the Soska’s previous film, See No Evil 2).
Daily Dead recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with both Jen and Sylvia about Vendetta and their experiences collaborating with both Cain and Wight for the gritty actioner. The Soskas also chatted about being underdogs going into the project, the importance of keeping the fight sequences grounded in reality and what we can expect from their newly announced project,...
Daily Dead recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with both Jen and Sylvia about Vendetta and their experiences collaborating with both Cain and Wight for the gritty actioner. The Soskas also chatted about being underdogs going into the project, the importance of keeping the fight sequences grounded in reality and what we can expect from their newly announced project,...
- 6/11/2015
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Exclusive: WWE Studios and Gene Simmons’ Erebus Pictures joint venture has struck a sales deal with Voltage Pictures, who are in Cannes talking up the pipeline.
The partnership kicks off with Temple, which WWE Studios acquired and developed with screenwriter Matt Savelloni.
A director will be announced shortly on the story of a crew that infiltrates an isolated military compound inhabited by strange phenomena.
“The entire Voltage team and I are incredibly excited to partner with the legendary Gene Simmons, Michael Luisi and the entire WWE Studios team on this exciting slate of films,” said Voltage president and COO Jonathan Deckter.
“With WWE’s marketing muscle and Michael and Gene’s creative direction we are confident that the Erebus brand will quickly become synonymous with high-quality, smart genre films the world over.”
“We are excited to introduce our label internationally with a sales partner that understands and influences the international market place,” said Simmons...
The partnership kicks off with Temple, which WWE Studios acquired and developed with screenwriter Matt Savelloni.
A director will be announced shortly on the story of a crew that infiltrates an isolated military compound inhabited by strange phenomena.
“The entire Voltage team and I are incredibly excited to partner with the legendary Gene Simmons, Michael Luisi and the entire WWE Studios team on this exciting slate of films,” said Voltage president and COO Jonathan Deckter.
“With WWE’s marketing muscle and Michael and Gene’s creative direction we are confident that the Erebus brand will quickly become synonymous with high-quality, smart genre films the world over.”
“We are excited to introduce our label internationally with a sales partner that understands and influences the international market place,” said Simmons...
- 5/16/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
WWE Films
WWE is getting a nice chunk of change to help out their film division, WWE Studios.
According to Deadline.com, the sports entertainment giant closed a deal for a revolving credit facility worth $35 million with Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The money will allow WWE to branch out a bit and work with other companies to produce films.
Here’s what WWE Studios President Michael Luisi had to say about it:
“This new relationship with Bank of America Merrill Lynch gives us the opportunity to be involved in higher profile films and expand talent relationships. Our audience craves larger-than-life stories, and we’re looking forward to using this new facility to bring even more of those stories to the big screen.”
Getting involved with higher profile films is the key reason for WWE to do a deal like this. When WWE helped to produce The Call starring Halle Berry,...
WWE is getting a nice chunk of change to help out their film division, WWE Studios.
According to Deadline.com, the sports entertainment giant closed a deal for a revolving credit facility worth $35 million with Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The money will allow WWE to branch out a bit and work with other companies to produce films.
Here’s what WWE Studios President Michael Luisi had to say about it:
“This new relationship with Bank of America Merrill Lynch gives us the opportunity to be involved in higher profile films and expand talent relationships. Our audience craves larger-than-life stories, and we’re looking forward to using this new facility to bring even more of those stories to the big screen.”
Getting involved with higher profile films is the key reason for WWE to do a deal like this. When WWE helped to produce The Call starring Halle Berry,...
- 5/15/2015
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
WWE Studios has formed an alliance with UK producer-financier Richwater Films to co-produce and co-finance two titles.
The first project will be Eliminators starring Scott Adkins (pictured) and WWE Superstar Bad News Barrett.
James Nunn will commence shooting in late spring in London on the tale of a former Us Federal Agent who comes out of the witness protection programme to protect his daughter from Europe’s most dangerous assassin.
Rampage is in development and centres on an American counterterrorism operative who must work with an English MI5 agent to take out a threat in London. The producers anticipated a production start later this year.
WWE Studios will handle worldwide rights on both titles.
“Having watched WWE programming since the 1991 Royal Rumble and regarding Vince McMahon as the ultimate entrepreneurial pioneer, I am thrilled to be in business with WWE Studios,” said Richwater Films CEO and founder Jonathan Sothcott.
“Michael and his team share my ambition to create...
The first project will be Eliminators starring Scott Adkins (pictured) and WWE Superstar Bad News Barrett.
James Nunn will commence shooting in late spring in London on the tale of a former Us Federal Agent who comes out of the witness protection programme to protect his daughter from Europe’s most dangerous assassin.
Rampage is in development and centres on an American counterterrorism operative who must work with an English MI5 agent to take out a threat in London. The producers anticipated a production start later this year.
WWE Studios will handle worldwide rights on both titles.
“Having watched WWE programming since the 1991 Royal Rumble and regarding Vince McMahon as the ultimate entrepreneurial pioneer, I am thrilled to be in business with WWE Studios,” said Richwater Films CEO and founder Jonathan Sothcott.
“Michael and his team share my ambition to create...
- 4/3/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
WWE and Gene Simmons have teamed up to launch their own production company.
Erebus Pictures will finance and produce horror films, according to Deadline.
The company has already secured a three-film co-production deal, which includes new horror movie Temple. The film comes from writer Matt Savelloni and centres on a team of military operatives who find themselves trapped in an isolated compound.
Simmons said of the venture: "The horror genre continues to fascinate me as it proves to be endlessly thrilling and engaging for audiences.
"I am so thrilled to be working with the masterminds from WWE Studios in launching Erebus Pictures."
WWE Studios President, Michael Luisi, added: "Horror films fall into a genre that thrives on genuine passion, and I believe this partnership truly capitalises on that sentiment and supports our vision."
Last year, Kiss bassist Simmons blamed "entitled" young Americans for "murdering" rock music.
Erebus Pictures will finance and produce horror films, according to Deadline.
The company has already secured a three-film co-production deal, which includes new horror movie Temple. The film comes from writer Matt Savelloni and centres on a team of military operatives who find themselves trapped in an isolated compound.
Simmons said of the venture: "The horror genre continues to fascinate me as it proves to be endlessly thrilling and engaging for audiences.
"I am so thrilled to be working with the masterminds from WWE Studios in launching Erebus Pictures."
WWE Studios President, Michael Luisi, added: "Horror films fall into a genre that thrives on genuine passion, and I believe this partnership truly capitalises on that sentiment and supports our vision."
Last year, Kiss bassist Simmons blamed "entitled" young Americans for "murdering" rock music.
- 3/27/2015
- Digital Spy
WWE and the media entrepreneur and former Kiss idol will finance and produce ‘elevated’ horror fare, kicking off with a three-film deal led by Temple.
WWE Studios originally acquired and developed Temple, which is set to begin shooting this summer and follows elite operatives trapped inside an isolated military compound with a terrifying history.
Matt Savelloni wrote the screenplay and a director and cast will be announced shortly. The second Erebus production is forecast to begin shooting before the end of the year.
“The horror genre continues to fascinate me as it proves to be endlessly thrilling and engaging for audiences,” said Simmons. “I am so thrilled to be working with the masterminds from WWE Studios in launching Erebus Pictures.”
“Horror films fall into a genre that thrives on genuine passion and I believe this partnership truly capitalises on that sentiment and supports our vision,” said WWE Studios president Michael Luisi. “I am confident...
WWE Studios originally acquired and developed Temple, which is set to begin shooting this summer and follows elite operatives trapped inside an isolated military compound with a terrifying history.
Matt Savelloni wrote the screenplay and a director and cast will be announced shortly. The second Erebus production is forecast to begin shooting before the end of the year.
“The horror genre continues to fascinate me as it proves to be endlessly thrilling and engaging for audiences,” said Simmons. “I am so thrilled to be working with the masterminds from WWE Studios in launching Erebus Pictures.”
“Horror films fall into a genre that thrives on genuine passion and I believe this partnership truly capitalises on that sentiment and supports our vision,” said WWE Studios president Michael Luisi. “I am confident...
- 3/26/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
How did a low budget horror movie about a diminutive Irish monster spawn five sequels, a new reboot, and the career of Jennifer Aniston? EW tracks the deranged history of the Leprechaun franchise.
British actor Warwick Davis says he has “specific” fans—well-wishers who want to discuss just one of the several fantasy franchises in which he has appeared. “People talk about Star Wars, people talk about Harry Potter,” he explains, “and people talk about Leprechaun.”
Alert readers will have noticed that one of these franchises is not like the others. While Star Wars and Harry Potter have raked in billions of dollars,...
British actor Warwick Davis says he has “specific” fans—well-wishers who want to discuss just one of the several fantasy franchises in which he has appeared. “People talk about Star Wars, people talk about Harry Potter,” he explains, “and people talk about Leprechaun.”
Alert readers will have noticed that one of these franchises is not like the others. While Star Wars and Harry Potter have raked in billions of dollars,...
- 8/25/2014
- by Clark Collis
- EW - Inside Movies
Ken Jeong (The Hangover, Community) has signed on to star in a comedy currently known as Untitled Celebrity Death Pool. In it, he will play a nightclub owner who is in debt to a loan shark, so he sets out to win his long-running celebrity death pool by killing his chosen celebrity... David Hasselhoff.
What makes this even more awesome is the fact that Hasselhoff himself is also on board to co-star in the film. He's also producing it with WWE Studios President Michael Luisi and Hyde Park’s Amritraj, Michele Berk, Patrick Hughes, and Warren Zide.
If you didn't think this news could get any better, you are wrong, because Hulk Hogan also signed on for a role! This film seems like it will be full of cameos, but the actors mentioned here are the only ones that have been revealed so far.
The movie will be directed by...
What makes this even more awesome is the fact that Hasselhoff himself is also on board to co-star in the film. He's also producing it with WWE Studios President Michael Luisi and Hyde Park’s Amritraj, Michele Berk, Patrick Hughes, and Warren Zide.
If you didn't think this news could get any better, you are wrong, because Hulk Hogan also signed on for a role! This film seems like it will be full of cameos, but the actors mentioned here are the only ones that have been revealed so far.
The movie will be directed by...
- 8/21/2014
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Hyde Park Entertainment, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, and WWE Studios are to co-produce the comedy Untitled Celebrity Death Pool starring Ken Jeong. Hyde Park International handles sales outside the Us.
The satire follows a debt-ridden nightclub owner who sets out to win his long-running celebrity death pool by attempting to kill his chosen celebrity, David Hasselhoff.
The cast includes WWE Hall Of Famer Hulk Hogan alongside Jeong and Hasselhoff.
Darren Grant will direct from a screenplay written by Peter Hoare. Pre-production is earmarked for September in Los Angeles and the parties have targeted a 2015 theatrical release.
WWE Studios president Michael Luisi and Hyde Park’s Ashok Amritraj are producing with Hasselhoff, Michele Berk, Patrick Hughes and Warren Zide. Eric Gardner is executive producer.
The satire follows a debt-ridden nightclub owner who sets out to win his long-running celebrity death pool by attempting to kill his chosen celebrity, David Hasselhoff.
The cast includes WWE Hall Of Famer Hulk Hogan alongside Jeong and Hasselhoff.
Darren Grant will direct from a screenplay written by Peter Hoare. Pre-production is earmarked for September in Los Angeles and the parties have targeted a 2015 theatrical release.
WWE Studios president Michael Luisi and Hyde Park’s Ashok Amritraj are producing with Hasselhoff, Michele Berk, Patrick Hughes and Warren Zide. Eric Gardner is executive producer.
- 8/21/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: The Hangover‘s Ken Jeong has signed on to star in a comedy currently known as Untitled Celebrity Death Pool, to be co-produced by Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park Entertainment, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, and WWE Studios. Jeong will play a struggling nightclub owner in debt to a loan shark who sets out to win his long-running celebrity death pool by offing his chosen celebrity: David Hasselhoff.
The Hoff himself is aboard to co-star and also will produce with WWE Studios President Michael Luisi, Hyde Park’s Amritraj, Michele Berk, Patrick Hughes and Warren Zide. Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan also has signed on for a role. Diary Of A Mad Black Woman helmer Darren Grant is directing from a spec script by Peter Hoare. It’s the latest collaboration between WWE Studios and Hyde Park, which pacted last year on the Dwayne Johnson film adaptation of The Fall Guy,...
The Hoff himself is aboard to co-star and also will produce with WWE Studios President Michael Luisi, Hyde Park’s Amritraj, Michele Berk, Patrick Hughes and Warren Zide. Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan also has signed on for a role. Diary Of A Mad Black Woman helmer Darren Grant is directing from a spec script by Peter Hoare. It’s the latest collaboration between WWE Studios and Hyde Park, which pacted last year on the Dwayne Johnson film adaptation of The Fall Guy,...
- 8/20/2014
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
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