David Arquette is to star in 'The Perfect Gamble'.The 52-year-old actor is set to feature alongside Daniella Pick – the wife of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino – in Danny A. Abeckaser's crime drama.The film will be shot on location in the European nation of Georgia and tells the story of two gamblers who decide to open an illegal casino after they are released from prison.Pick will play the girlfriend of one of the two main characters as they become entangled with the mafia over the course of the picture.Abecakser is producing the movie under his 2B Films banner in conjunction with Yoav Gross and Rinati Rokach while Kosta Kondilopolous is writing the script.The director said: "Working with Arquette is always a no brainer, he adapts to any character and brings a vulnerability and likeability even when you are supposed to dislike them."Daniella has been extremely...
- 5/29/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Exclusive: Danny A. Abeckaser (Bardejov) is set to direct his next feature, crime drama The Perfect Gamble, which will film on location in the country of Georgia (previously part of Russia), and stars David Arquette, Abeckaser and Daniella Pick Tarantino, wife of director Quentin Tarantino. The Perfect Gamble is produced by Abeckaser under his 2B Films umbrella, in partnership with Yoav Gross and Rinati Rokach.
Written by Kosta Kondilopoulos, the film follows two gamblers who are released from prison and decide to open an illegal casino. Pick Tarantino is set to portray the girlfriend of one of the two protagonists, who become entangled with the mafia throughout the film.
Abeckaser said, “Working with Arquette is always a no brainer, he adapts to any character and brings a vulnerability and likability even when you are supposed to dislike them. Daniella has been extremely impressive in all of our screen testing and...
Written by Kosta Kondilopoulos, the film follows two gamblers who are released from prison and decide to open an illegal casino. Pick Tarantino is set to portray the girlfriend of one of the two protagonists, who become entangled with the mafia throughout the film.
Abeckaser said, “Working with Arquette is always a no brainer, he adapts to any character and brings a vulnerability and likability even when you are supposed to dislike them. Daniella has been extremely impressive in all of our screen testing and...
- 5/28/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Standing tall as one of the most widely recognized horror-slasher franchises, the Scream series has continued to hold its ground with several movies so far. Along with one TV show, the series is moving ahead with the development of a seventh movie but not without constant hiccups. A slew of bad news surrounding its cast, production crew, and directorial team sent shockwaves to fans, with more unexpected developments rapidly taking shape.
Screengrab of Ghostface from the Scream franchise | Paramount Pictures
Beginning in the mid-’90s, the franchise quite literally revolutionized the genre with its unique blend of horror, mystery, and satirical humor. Additionally, it has constantly maintained a steadfast climb with the regular addition of new faces alongside popular ones like Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, and Roger L. Jackson. Meanwhile, the latest update from the sets of the upcoming movie, while in the franchise’s interest, may also possibly spell its doom.
Screengrab of Ghostface from the Scream franchise | Paramount Pictures
Beginning in the mid-’90s, the franchise quite literally revolutionized the genre with its unique blend of horror, mystery, and satirical humor. Additionally, it has constantly maintained a steadfast climb with the regular addition of new faces alongside popular ones like Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, and Roger L. Jackson. Meanwhile, the latest update from the sets of the upcoming movie, while in the franchise’s interest, may also possibly spell its doom.
- 5/27/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
On Friday, May 10, Multiple Sclerosis (Ms) advocate and Center Without Walls founder Nancy Davis welcomed guests to the Fairmont Century Plaza for the 31st Annual Race to Erase Ms Gala.
The event raised over $1.5 million to benefit the Race to Erase Ms and its Center Without Walls program, a collaboration of top Ms research centers working together as a team on ground-breaking research with the goal of treating and, ultimately, finding a cure for Ms. The star-studded event, hosted by Caroline Rhea, featured performances by Natasha Bedingfield and A Great Big World. Additionally, L’Agence kicked off the evening with a fashion show.
Guests at this year’s landmark event included Race to Erase Ms Founder Nancy Davis, host Caroline Rhea, performers Natasha Bedingfield and A Great Big World, L’Agence Founder and Chairman Jeff Rudes, Fashion Director Tara Rudes-Dann, and other special guests including Alan Bersten, Amanda Kloots, AnnaLynne McCord,...
The event raised over $1.5 million to benefit the Race to Erase Ms and its Center Without Walls program, a collaboration of top Ms research centers working together as a team on ground-breaking research with the goal of treating and, ultimately, finding a cure for Ms. The star-studded event, hosted by Caroline Rhea, featured performances by Natasha Bedingfield and A Great Big World. Additionally, L’Agence kicked off the evening with a fashion show.
Guests at this year’s landmark event included Race to Erase Ms Founder Nancy Davis, host Caroline Rhea, performers Natasha Bedingfield and A Great Big World, L’Agence Founder and Chairman Jeff Rudes, Fashion Director Tara Rudes-Dann, and other special guests including Alan Bersten, Amanda Kloots, AnnaLynne McCord,...
- 5/14/2024
- Look to the Stars
Exclusive: Peyton Jackson and Estella Kahiha have been added to the cast of Jaume Collet-Serra’s The Woman in the Yard from Blumhouse for Universal.
They join Danielle Deadwyler, Okwui Okpokwasili and Russell Hornsby. The film’s logline is being kept under wraps.
The pic is written by Sam Stefanak, with Jason Blum and Stephanie Allain producing. Collet-Serra, Deadwyler, Gabrielle Ebron and James Moran will exec produce. Haley Pigman and Jungyoon Kim are the executives covering the film for Blumhouse.
Jackson made his big-screen debut as Jr. in Tyler Perry’s Nobody’s Fool with Tiffany Haddish, Omari Hardwick and Tika Sumpter. He can be seen the Emmy-nominated Best Foot Forward. He was also seen in the feature film American Refugee for Blumhouse with Erika Alexander. Other credits include films Respect with Jennifer Hudson, The Harder They Fall with Regina King and Idris Elba, and First Christmas.
Kahiha’s first big...
They join Danielle Deadwyler, Okwui Okpokwasili and Russell Hornsby. The film’s logline is being kept under wraps.
The pic is written by Sam Stefanak, with Jason Blum and Stephanie Allain producing. Collet-Serra, Deadwyler, Gabrielle Ebron and James Moran will exec produce. Haley Pigman and Jungyoon Kim are the executives covering the film for Blumhouse.
Jackson made his big-screen debut as Jr. in Tyler Perry’s Nobody’s Fool with Tiffany Haddish, Omari Hardwick and Tika Sumpter. He can be seen the Emmy-nominated Best Foot Forward. He was also seen in the feature film American Refugee for Blumhouse with Erika Alexander. Other credits include films Respect with Jennifer Hudson, The Harder They Fall with Regina King and Idris Elba, and First Christmas.
Kahiha’s first big...
- 5/6/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
The Og Woodboro final girl is returning to the Scream franchise after the series got a new stab at continuing when Ready or Not directors Matt Bertinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett revived the story with the 2022 sequel. Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox and David Arquette would all make appearances in their respective characters in the fifth film. However, when it came to the 2023 sequel, Scream VI, Campbell’s Sidney Prescott would notably be missing for the first time in franchise history. The story would pick up from the point-of-view of the Carpenters, played by Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega. Neither star will be returning for Scream 7, paving the way for Campbell’s return…after the pay dispute that kept her out of the last film was settled.
Variety reports that the former Party of Five star confirmed that the studio, Spyglass Media Group, met her request and she replies with gratitude.
Variety reports that the former Party of Five star confirmed that the studio, Spyglass Media Group, met her request and she replies with gratitude.
- 5/6/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Clockwise from top left: Eileen (Neon), Sympathy For The Devil (Rlje Films), The Promised Land (Magnolia Pictures), Ferrari (Neon)Image: The A.V. Club
As the summer movie season gets ready to kick off in theaters, Hulu highlights some A-list stars in indie films for its May calendar. In Eileen, Anne Hathaway...
As the summer movie season gets ready to kick off in theaters, Hulu highlights some A-list stars in indie films for its May calendar. In Eileen, Anne Hathaway...
- 5/2/2024
- by Robert DeSalvo
- avclub.com
Actress Courteney Cox, who shares a daughter, Coco, with her former husband David Arquette, reflected on her upbringing, acknowledging instances where she hesitated to intervene in certain situations despite sensing that something wasn’t right at the time.
Cox opened up on the ‘Minnie’s Questions’ podcast, expressing, “I didn’t want to step in even though I knew something wasn’t right because she would get so mad at me. I did understand, and I should’ve trusted myself, and I should’ve stepped in.”
“I’m not saying I made her who she is, but you do see things in other people, whether it’s just always taking care of people and being the nicest person. And I mean, that’s one of the things with age, I’ve learned to say no, I’ve learned to have boundaries,” she added.
Reflecting on her parenting journey, Cox admitted,...
Cox opened up on the ‘Minnie’s Questions’ podcast, expressing, “I didn’t want to step in even though I knew something wasn’t right because she would get so mad at me. I did understand, and I should’ve trusted myself, and I should’ve stepped in.”
“I’m not saying I made her who she is, but you do see things in other people, whether it’s just always taking care of people and being the nicest person. And I mean, that’s one of the things with age, I’ve learned to say no, I’ve learned to have boundaries,” she added.
Reflecting on her parenting journey, Cox admitted,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
“The Good Half,” a comedic drama starring Nick Jonas, has been acquired by Utopia and will be released in theaters this summer.
Utopia, which was co-founded by “The Good Half” director Robert Schwartzman, is partnering with Fathom Events for preview screenings on July 23 and July 25 in 900 theaters in North America. Those showtimes will feature a virtual Q&a with Jonas and Schwartzman, moderated by “Mad Men” actor Kiernan Shipka. “The Good Half” will likely get a traditional theatrical release later in the year.
“The Good Half” premiered last June at the Tribeca Festival, where it was seeking distribution. Though Schwartzman runs Utopia, representatives stress that he independently produced “The Good Half” before his own company acquired the film nearly a year later.
Jonas stars in the movie as Renn, a writer who travels home to Cleveland for his mother’s funeral. As he reunites with his family — Brittany Snow plays his high-strung sister,...
Utopia, which was co-founded by “The Good Half” director Robert Schwartzman, is partnering with Fathom Events for preview screenings on July 23 and July 25 in 900 theaters in North America. Those showtimes will feature a virtual Q&a with Jonas and Schwartzman, moderated by “Mad Men” actor Kiernan Shipka. “The Good Half” will likely get a traditional theatrical release later in the year.
“The Good Half” premiered last June at the Tribeca Festival, where it was seeking distribution. Though Schwartzman runs Utopia, representatives stress that he independently produced “The Good Half” before his own company acquired the film nearly a year later.
Jonas stars in the movie as Renn, a writer who travels home to Cleveland for his mother’s funeral. As he reunites with his family — Brittany Snow plays his high-strung sister,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Drew Barrymore revealed on a recent episode of her daytime talk show that she was told to dial her performance back during the making of the 1999 romantic comedy “Never Been Kissed.” Barrymore starred in the film as Josie, an insecure copy editor who has never had a real relationship. The movie was notable for Barrymore as it marked the first official title under her Flower Films production banner.
“At that time, people were very weary of actors being producers,” Barrymore said. “A lot of it wasn’t necessarily working, and it didn’t mean because you were an actor, you knew how to produce the film. And it was about the economics. So if you didn’t make the film work, and you produced it as an actor, you are likely to not be able to do it again.”
“I was very stressed throughout the movie,” she continued. “I was...
“At that time, people were very weary of actors being producers,” Barrymore said. “A lot of it wasn’t necessarily working, and it didn’t mean because you were an actor, you knew how to produce the film. And it was about the economics. So if you didn’t make the film work, and you produced it as an actor, you are likely to not be able to do it again.”
“I was very stressed throughout the movie,” she continued. “I was...
- 4/22/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Drew Barrymore recalls filming Never Been Kissed and being asked to “tone it down” because her character, Josie Grossie, was deemed “too unattractive.”
In a recent episode of her talk show The Drew Barrymore Show, the actress talked about her experience while filming the 1999 romantic comedy, the first one from her production company Flower Films.
“At that time, people were very weary of actors being producers,” Barrymore told her talk show guests Christine Taylor and David Lascher. “A lot of it wasn’t necessarily working, and it didn’t mean because you were an actor, you knew how to produce the film. And it was about the economics. So if you didn’t make the film work, and you produced it as an actor, you are likely to not be able to do it again.”
Barrymore said the pressure of acting and producing in the film made her “very stressed,...
In a recent episode of her talk show The Drew Barrymore Show, the actress talked about her experience while filming the 1999 romantic comedy, the first one from her production company Flower Films.
“At that time, people were very weary of actors being producers,” Barrymore told her talk show guests Christine Taylor and David Lascher. “A lot of it wasn’t necessarily working, and it didn’t mean because you were an actor, you knew how to produce the film. And it was about the economics. So if you didn’t make the film work, and you produced it as an actor, you are likely to not be able to do it again.”
Barrymore said the pressure of acting and producing in the film made her “very stressed,...
- 4/21/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Melissa Barrera may have been fired from the “Scream” series, but she’s still very much a part of the franchise’s “family.”
Several “Scream” actors, including Mason Gooding, David Arquette, Matthew Lillard and Skeet Ulrich, attended the Los Angeles premiere of Barrera’s new horror movie, “Abigail” Wednesday night. “Abigail” is helmed by “Scream” (2022) and “Scream 6” co-directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, known collectively as Radio Silence.
“Even after the project is over, we still have our chat,” Barrera told me. “They were all invited here and a lot of them from ‘Scream’ came and I think it says a lot. It says a lot about how true the love is. No one can ever take that away from us.”
David Arquette at the Los Angeles premiere of “Abigail”
Her “Scream 7” role fell apart in November when star Barrera was fired by Spyglass, the film’s producer,...
Several “Scream” actors, including Mason Gooding, David Arquette, Matthew Lillard and Skeet Ulrich, attended the Los Angeles premiere of Barrera’s new horror movie, “Abigail” Wednesday night. “Abigail” is helmed by “Scream” (2022) and “Scream 6” co-directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, known collectively as Radio Silence.
“Even after the project is over, we still have our chat,” Barrera told me. “They were all invited here and a lot of them from ‘Scream’ came and I think it says a lot. It says a lot about how true the love is. No one can ever take that away from us.”
David Arquette at the Los Angeles premiere of “Abigail”
Her “Scream 7” role fell apart in November when star Barrera was fired by Spyglass, the film’s producer,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Here’s some more intriguing casting for Luc Besson’s big-budget reimagining of the Dracula story, Dracula – A Love Tale.
Zoë Bleu (Gonzo Girl), daughter of actress Rosanna Arquette, is joining as Elisabeta/Mina, while rising Italian actress Matilda De Angelis, who plays the lead in Agbo and Amazon’s upcoming Citadel: Diana, will play Mina’s friend Maria. These are the roles played by Winona Ryder and Sadie Frost, respectively, in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1992 version (though Mina’s friend in that film and the book is called Lucy).
As we revealed in February, Caleb Landry Jones (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri) is playing Dracula and two-time Oscar winner Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds) is understood to be playing the role of a priest.
Lucy and Leon filmmaker and Taken creator Besson is in pre-production on the movie, which will shoot next month in France. Additional casting is underway.
Zoë Bleu (Gonzo Girl), daughter of actress Rosanna Arquette, is joining as Elisabeta/Mina, while rising Italian actress Matilda De Angelis, who plays the lead in Agbo and Amazon’s upcoming Citadel: Diana, will play Mina’s friend Maria. These are the roles played by Winona Ryder and Sadie Frost, respectively, in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1992 version (though Mina’s friend in that film and the book is called Lucy).
As we revealed in February, Caleb Landry Jones (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri) is playing Dracula and two-time Oscar winner Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds) is understood to be playing the role of a priest.
Lucy and Leon filmmaker and Taken creator Besson is in pre-production on the movie, which will shoot next month in France. Additional casting is underway.
- 4/5/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Courteney Cox may be answering the Scream call one again, with sources saying the actor is in talks for the upcoming Scream VII.
Cox originated the role of reporter Gale Weathers in 1996’s Scream, and has appeared in its five sequels. The return of Cox adds another jolt to the project, which has been revamped following the departure of star Jenna Ortega, the firing of actor Melissa Barrera and the exit of director Christopher Landon last year. Spyglass has assembled a new iteration of the film, with Scream franchise creator Kevin Williamson stepping into the director’s chair and original star Neve Campbell agreeing to return after sitting out the previous installment over a salary dispute.
Scream launched in 1996 with the late Wes Craven going on to direct three sequels known for skewering horror genre tropes. In 2022, the fifth film reinvented the franchise under the direction of directing team Radio Silence,...
Cox originated the role of reporter Gale Weathers in 1996’s Scream, and has appeared in its five sequels. The return of Cox adds another jolt to the project, which has been revamped following the departure of star Jenna Ortega, the firing of actor Melissa Barrera and the exit of director Christopher Landon last year. Spyglass has assembled a new iteration of the film, with Scream franchise creator Kevin Williamson stepping into the director’s chair and original star Neve Campbell agreeing to return after sitting out the previous installment over a salary dispute.
Scream launched in 1996 with the late Wes Craven going on to direct three sequels known for skewering horror genre tropes. In 2022, the fifth film reinvented the franchise under the direction of directing team Radio Silence,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Grindstone Entertainment has acquired the North American rights to the crime drama Mob Cops, we’ve learned. A release date will be set in the future.
The pic directed by Danny A. Abeckaser and written by Kosta Kondilopoulos, is based on true events in mobster crime lore: When the two dirtiest cops in NYPD history pop up on a veteran detective’s radar, he goes on a hunt to discover the truth and bring them to justice. The saga takes place across the 1980s, ’90s, and the year 2005.
In addition to producing through 2B Films, Abeckaser also stars with David Arquette, Kevin Connolly, Jeremy Luke, Joseph Russo, Montana Tucker, Leila Ben Khalifa, Darren Weiss, Rick Salomon, Mike Young, Christian Paciello, Bo Dietl, Lorenzo Antonucci, Kyle Stefanski, Graham Sibley, Julian Brass, Lynn Adriana Freedman, and Jeffrey Vincent.
Also producing are Kyle Stefanski and Gusatvo Nascimento of Wild7Films. Pic’s EPs...
The pic directed by Danny A. Abeckaser and written by Kosta Kondilopoulos, is based on true events in mobster crime lore: When the two dirtiest cops in NYPD history pop up on a veteran detective’s radar, he goes on a hunt to discover the truth and bring them to justice. The saga takes place across the 1980s, ’90s, and the year 2005.
In addition to producing through 2B Films, Abeckaser also stars with David Arquette, Kevin Connolly, Jeremy Luke, Joseph Russo, Montana Tucker, Leila Ben Khalifa, Darren Weiss, Rick Salomon, Mike Young, Christian Paciello, Bo Dietl, Lorenzo Antonucci, Kyle Stefanski, Graham Sibley, Julian Brass, Lynn Adriana Freedman, and Jeffrey Vincent.
Also producing are Kyle Stefanski and Gusatvo Nascimento of Wild7Films. Pic’s EPs...
- 3/22/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley and After star Hero Fiennes Tiffin are set to lead the cast of Prarthana Mohan’s UK romantic comedy Picture This for Prime Video.
The producers are Ben Pugh and Erica Steinberg for UK outfit 42.
Nikita Lalwani has written the script about a woman running a failing photography studio who is told by a spiritual guru she will meet the love of her life on her next five dates, leading her family to set her up on a series of desperate blind dates.
Picture This is based on Australian Prime Video film, Five Blind Dates.
The cast also includes Phil Dunster,...
The producers are Ben Pugh and Erica Steinberg for UK outfit 42.
Nikita Lalwani has written the script about a woman running a failing photography studio who is told by a spiritual guru she will meet the love of her life on her next five dates, leading her family to set her up on a series of desperate blind dates.
Picture This is based on Australian Prime Video film, Five Blind Dates.
The cast also includes Phil Dunster,...
- 3/22/2024
- ScreenDaily
Scream is responsible for bringing about a whole new wave of horror in pop culture, ever since the original movie premiered in 1996, nearly 30 years ago.
The Wes Craven-directed film, featuring a ghost face-masked killer on the loose hunting down Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette, won acclaim for its meta presentation of horror movie tropes, while breaking the rules of the typical horror film.
Scream also brought about several sequels, and even a TV series.
Now that we know at least one big star returning for Scream 7, we’re ranking the Scream movies and TV show seasons from worst to best, based on their Audience Score at RottenTomatoes.
Find out how the Scream movies rank, from worst to best…...
The Wes Craven-directed film, featuring a ghost face-masked killer on the loose hunting down Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette, won acclaim for its meta presentation of horror movie tropes, while breaking the rules of the typical horror film.
Scream also brought about several sequels, and even a TV series.
Now that we know at least one big star returning for Scream 7, we’re ranking the Scream movies and TV show seasons from worst to best, based on their Audience Score at RottenTomatoes.
Find out how the Scream movies rank, from worst to best…...
- 3/12/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
A few months ago, the Scream franchise seemed dead and buried.
Despite a seventh installment getting the official greenlight last year, Melissa Barrera was let go from the franchise due to social media posts about the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Jenna Ortega later left the flick due to her commitments to Wednesday Season 2.
After losing its two leads, the movie then lost director Christopher Landon.
In a surprising twist in the tale, Sidney Prescott is returning as the main attraction.
Neve Campbell took to social media Tuesday to reveal that she had closed a deal to return for the seventh installment of the slasher movie franchise.
Neve Campbell previously walked away from the franchise
The news is shocking because she famously walked away from the franchise ahead of Scream 6 following a pay dispute.
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A post shared by Neve Campbell (@nevecampbell)
As a result,...
Despite a seventh installment getting the official greenlight last year, Melissa Barrera was let go from the franchise due to social media posts about the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Jenna Ortega later left the flick due to her commitments to Wednesday Season 2.
After losing its two leads, the movie then lost director Christopher Landon.
In a surprising twist in the tale, Sidney Prescott is returning as the main attraction.
Neve Campbell took to social media Tuesday to reveal that she had closed a deal to return for the seventh installment of the slasher movie franchise.
Neve Campbell previously walked away from the franchise
The news is shocking because she famously walked away from the franchise ahead of Scream 6 following a pay dispute.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Neve Campbell (@nevecampbell)
As a result,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Paul Dailly
- Monsters and Critics
Consider this the latest twist -- or, more accurately, a pair of twists -- in the "Scream" franchise's shock-filled history. After the 2022 film brought back the franchise in style with the fifth well-received entry (both among critics and especially at the box office), reuniting the original trio while introducing a new cast of younger characters led by Melissa Barrera, the series seemed to be right on track. That trajectory hit a bit of a snag when reports came out about Spyglass lowballing icon Neve Campbell for "Scream 6," followed swiftly by the controversial decision to fire new franchise lead Barrera from the seventh "Scream" film after her vocal support for Palestine in a series of social media posts, not to mention co-star Jenna Ortega's decision to drop out altogether.
Though many assumed that the latest installment would be left for dead, however, the series looks like it's coming back...
Though many assumed that the latest installment would be left for dead, however, the series looks like it's coming back...
- 3/12/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
One of my all-time favorite movie quotes comes from David Arquette as Dewey Riley in Scream 2 when he says, “How do you know that my dimwitted inexperience isn’t merely a subtle form of manipulation, used to lower people’s expectations, thereby enhancing my ability to effectively maneuver within any given situation?”
There’s something about Land of Dead that just screams this quote at me. Pardon the pun. My point is that George A. Romero’s 2005 zombie return looks on the surface like any B-movie fly-by-night mid-2000s zombie fest. And it’s dressed that way on purpose. Those familiar with the subtle and effective way Romero was able to land haymakers in our faces without ever telegraphing as much as a jab will assume I’m talking about the socio-political nuances of the film. While true that Romero is a master at that, I will leave that to those smarter than myself.
There’s something about Land of Dead that just screams this quote at me. Pardon the pun. My point is that George A. Romero’s 2005 zombie return looks on the surface like any B-movie fly-by-night mid-2000s zombie fest. And it’s dressed that way on purpose. Those familiar with the subtle and effective way Romero was able to land haymakers in our faces without ever telegraphing as much as a jab will assume I’m talking about the socio-political nuances of the film. While true that Romero is a master at that, I will leave that to those smarter than myself.
- 3/11/2024
- by Mike Holtz
- bloody-disgusting.com
Within the reality of the Scream films, the murders committed by various maniacs wearing Ghostface costumes have inspired a franchise of movies called Stab – and in Scream (2022), we saw a glimpse of a moment in Stab 8 that showed a different sort of Ghostface. This one worn a metallic mask, had short sleeves on their costume, and was blasting away at someone with a flamethrower. Now the collectible makers at Neca have taken to social media to reveal that their latest Ghostface action figure is inspired by that moment in Scream (2022) / Stab 8! This thing is called the Ultimate Ghostface Inferno action figure, and you can see images of it at the bottom of this article.
Here’s the product description: Ghostface is back and coming in hot! This all-new Ultimate 7-inch scale action figure features updated sculpt and articulation beneath a new, opening soft-goods cloak with three interchangeable hood options. In...
Here’s the product description: Ghostface is back and coming in hot! This all-new Ultimate 7-inch scale action figure features updated sculpt and articulation beneath a new, opening soft-goods cloak with three interchangeable hood options. In...
- 3/11/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Scott Foley and Parker Posey in Scream 3Photo: Rico Torres Dimension Films (Getty Images)
Nothing sounds dreamier than the Parker Posey reading poetry to you out loud. In this case, we must live vicariously through Scandal star Scott Foley, who experienced this scenario filming Scream 3. Foley revisited his memories...
Nothing sounds dreamier than the Parker Posey reading poetry to you out loud. In this case, we must live vicariously through Scandal star Scott Foley, who experienced this scenario filming Scream 3. Foley revisited his memories...
- 3/4/2024
- by Saloni Gajjar
- avclub.com
America’s sweetheart, Jennifer Aniston, is known for her generosity and support of several non-profit organizations.
The former Friends star is often seen in commercials for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Her advocacy for St. Jude began in 2008 with their Thanks and Giving Campaign, which featured several celebrities in prime-time TV ads around the Christmas holiday season. Since 2008 Jennifer has been involved with several campaigns for St. Jude including a recent one in which several celebrities remade the Beatles song, “Hey Jude”.
Another charity that Jennifer has been a big supporter of is Friends of El Faro, which improves the lives of children at the Casa Hogar Sion Orphanage in Tijuana. In 2010 Jennifer created the Farita doll in partnership with One&Only Palmilla (a hotel where Jennifer celebrated her birthday in Mexico). The doll was designed and crafted by local artisans and all proceeds were donated to Friends of El Faro.
The former Friends star is often seen in commercials for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Her advocacy for St. Jude began in 2008 with their Thanks and Giving Campaign, which featured several celebrities in prime-time TV ads around the Christmas holiday season. Since 2008 Jennifer has been involved with several campaigns for St. Jude including a recent one in which several celebrities remade the Beatles song, “Hey Jude”.
Another charity that Jennifer has been a big supporter of is Friends of El Faro, which improves the lives of children at the Casa Hogar Sion Orphanage in Tijuana. In 2010 Jennifer created the Farita doll in partnership with One&Only Palmilla (a hotel where Jennifer celebrated her birthday in Mexico). The doll was designed and crafted by local artisans and all proceeds were donated to Friends of El Faro.
- 2/29/2024
- Look to the Stars
The story of World Championship Wrestling is one of an amazing rise but then a tragic fall that was hard to watch. While the American wrestling promotion spent much of its early days as second best, WCW figured itself out at a time when the World Wrestling Federation was destroying itself in the ’90s. WCW rose up and became what seemed like an unstoppable force before tripping on its own success while WWF recovered from its mistakes and regained traction. Having lost all that momentum, WCW did itself no favors by spending the next several years making every single bad decision possible. They absolutely could not get a win if they tried.
Now the dead promotion is considered a cautionary tale and a pile-on for jokes about the Shockmaster, David Arquette, the Fingerpoke of Doom, Hulk Hogan being humped by a giant mummy, the fumbling of Steve Austin, Judy Bagwell on a forklift,...
Now the dead promotion is considered a cautionary tale and a pile-on for jokes about the Shockmaster, David Arquette, the Fingerpoke of Doom, Hulk Hogan being humped by a giant mummy, the fumbling of Steve Austin, Judy Bagwell on a forklift,...
- 2/21/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
This fire station is closing down. The truTV cable channel has cancelled Tacoma Fd, so we won't be seeing a fifth season.
A workplace comedy series, the Tacoma Fd TV show stars co-creators Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme, with Marcus Henderson, Gabriel Hogan, Hassie Harrison, and Chris Avila. The sitcom unfolds in a firehouse in one of the rainiest cities in the USA — Tacoma, Washington. Chief Terry McConky (Heffernan) and Captain Eddie Penisi (Lemme) lead the eclectic crew that includes Granny (Henderson), Ike (Hogan), Lucy (Harrison), and new recruit Mickleberry (Avila). These firefighters keep themselves entertained with creative competitions, friendly first responder rivalries, and no shortage of bizarre emergency calls. Guests include Tony Danza, David Arquette, Joey Pantoliano, Paul Soter, Jim Rash, Jon Rudnitsky, Maria Russell, and Jamie Kaler. Read More…...
A workplace comedy series, the Tacoma Fd TV show stars co-creators Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme, with Marcus Henderson, Gabriel Hogan, Hassie Harrison, and Chris Avila. The sitcom unfolds in a firehouse in one of the rainiest cities in the USA — Tacoma, Washington. Chief Terry McConky (Heffernan) and Captain Eddie Penisi (Lemme) lead the eclectic crew that includes Granny (Henderson), Ike (Hogan), Lucy (Harrison), and new recruit Mickleberry (Avila). These firefighters keep themselves entertained with creative competitions, friendly first responder rivalries, and no shortage of bizarre emergency calls. Guests include Tony Danza, David Arquette, Joey Pantoliano, Paul Soter, Jim Rash, Jon Rudnitsky, Maria Russell, and Jamie Kaler. Read More…...
- 2/14/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
There will be no Season 5 for Tacoma Fd. TruTV has canceled the comedy, its last remaining scripted series, after four seasons, Deadline has confirmed.
The Season 4 finale, which aired in October, will now serve as the series finale.
Starring and created by Super Troopers‘ Kevin Heffernan (Fire Chief Terry McConky) and Steve Lemme (Captain Eddie Pinisi), Tacoma Fd was set in a firehouse in one of America’s rainiest cities, where firefighters kept themselves entertained with creative competitions, friendly first responder rivalries and bizarre emergency calls.
Cast also included Marcus Henderson (Granny), Gabriel Hogan (Ike), and Hassie Harrison (Lucy). Chris Avila joined Season 4 as new recruit Mickelberry.
Celebrity guests appearing in Season 4 included Tony Danza as a guardian angel, David Arquette as Teddy Dickosi, Captain Penisi’s rival for the approval of the Chief, and more including Dexter Loomis, Mc Gainey, Timothy Murphy & Amin Joseph.
Returning cast members Joey Pantoliano,...
The Season 4 finale, which aired in October, will now serve as the series finale.
Starring and created by Super Troopers‘ Kevin Heffernan (Fire Chief Terry McConky) and Steve Lemme (Captain Eddie Pinisi), Tacoma Fd was set in a firehouse in one of America’s rainiest cities, where firefighters kept themselves entertained with creative competitions, friendly first responder rivalries and bizarre emergency calls.
Cast also included Marcus Henderson (Granny), Gabriel Hogan (Ike), and Hassie Harrison (Lucy). Chris Avila joined Season 4 as new recruit Mickelberry.
Celebrity guests appearing in Season 4 included Tony Danza as a guardian angel, David Arquette as Teddy Dickosi, Captain Penisi’s rival for the approval of the Chief, and more including Dexter Loomis, Mc Gainey, Timothy Murphy & Amin Joseph.
Returning cast members Joey Pantoliano,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedy series “Tacoma Fd” has been canceled at TruTV after four seasons, Variety has confirmed.
The series originally debuted on the basic cabler back in 2019. The show was part of the network’s push into original scripted series, alongside other shows like “At Home With Amy Sedaris,” “I’m Sorry,” and “Bobcat Goldthwait’s Misfits & Monsters.” However, TruTV’s original programming lineup has been winnowed down to virtually nothing in the past few years, with the only original series still on the network being the hidden camera show “Impractical Jokers.”
Likewise, fellow TNets like TBS and TNT — all of which fall under the Warner Bros. Discovery umbrella — have gone from notable rosters of scripted shows to having none. Most recently, the TBS comedy series “Miracle Workers” was canceled after four seasons. That show featured a cast that included Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi.
“Tacoma Fd” was set in a firehouse...
The series originally debuted on the basic cabler back in 2019. The show was part of the network’s push into original scripted series, alongside other shows like “At Home With Amy Sedaris,” “I’m Sorry,” and “Bobcat Goldthwait’s Misfits & Monsters.” However, TruTV’s original programming lineup has been winnowed down to virtually nothing in the past few years, with the only original series still on the network being the hidden camera show “Impractical Jokers.”
Likewise, fellow TNets like TBS and TNT — all of which fall under the Warner Bros. Discovery umbrella — have gone from notable rosters of scripted shows to having none. Most recently, the TBS comedy series “Miracle Workers” was canceled after four seasons. That show featured a cast that included Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi.
“Tacoma Fd” was set in a firehouse...
- 2/13/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Director Danny A. Abeckaser (Mob Town) has set the cast for his newest film, the indie Mob Cops, in which he’ll also star. Joining him in prominent roles are David Arquette (Scream franchise), Kevin Connolly (Entourage), Leila Ben Khalifa and Jeremy Luke (The Featherweight).
Based on true events, the film is set in motion when the two dirtiest cops in NYPD history pop up on a veteran detective’s radar, and he goes on a hunt to discover the truth and bring them to justice. Kosta Kondilopoulos wrote the script. Kyle Stefanski and Gustavo Nascimento are producing the pic currently shooting in Los Angeles, with Julian Brass serving as executive producer.
Nathaniel Buzolic, Joseph Russo, Montana Tucker, Darren Weiss, Rick Salomon, Mike Young, Christian Paciello, Bo Dietl, Lorenzo Antonucci, Kyle Stefanski, Mike Young, Julian Brass, Graham Sibley, Lynn Adriana Freedman and Jeffrey Vincent Parise round out the cast.
Based on true events, the film is set in motion when the two dirtiest cops in NYPD history pop up on a veteran detective’s radar, and he goes on a hunt to discover the truth and bring them to justice. Kosta Kondilopoulos wrote the script. Kyle Stefanski and Gustavo Nascimento are producing the pic currently shooting in Los Angeles, with Julian Brass serving as executive producer.
Nathaniel Buzolic, Joseph Russo, Montana Tucker, Darren Weiss, Rick Salomon, Mike Young, Christian Paciello, Bo Dietl, Lorenzo Antonucci, Kyle Stefanski, Mike Young, Julian Brass, Graham Sibley, Lynn Adriana Freedman and Jeffrey Vincent Parise round out the cast.
- 2/7/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Supermassive’s horror game Until Dawn has been confirmed for a Playstation 5 and PC release later in 2024.
Playstation held their first State Of Play of 2024 last night (31st January). Gamers around the world got sneak peeks at Playstation’s upcoming games and plenty of new announcements.
One of those announcements was Until Dawn’s release on Playstation 5. Supermassive’s seminal horror game from 2015, originally released for PS4, will be available on both PS5 and PC sooner than you’d think.
While the team didn’t give the game a set release date, they did reveal that it would be coming later this year.
Until Dawn is arguably Supermassive’s biggest release to date and for good reason. It’s almost unbearably tense and has excellent replay value. The gameplay consists of making choices rather than traditional exploration and combat. The choices you make then change how the narrative unfolds and...
Playstation held their first State Of Play of 2024 last night (31st January). Gamers around the world got sneak peeks at Playstation’s upcoming games and plenty of new announcements.
One of those announcements was Until Dawn’s release on Playstation 5. Supermassive’s seminal horror game from 2015, originally released for PS4, will be available on both PS5 and PC sooner than you’d think.
While the team didn’t give the game a set release date, they did reveal that it would be coming later this year.
Until Dawn is arguably Supermassive’s biggest release to date and for good reason. It’s almost unbearably tense and has excellent replay value. The gameplay consists of making choices rather than traditional exploration and combat. The choices you make then change how the narrative unfolds and...
- 2/1/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Carson Daly threw a jab at Blake Shelton while recalling an encounter with some fans of The Voice.
Daly, appearing on Today for the POPStart segment, discussed a memorable moment with his colleagues.
An image featuring Al Roker, Craig Melvin, Savannah Guthrie, and Hoda Kotb with fans for a photo outside the studio was revealed.
“There’s that picture. There’s that selfie with Mary and Robert from California. They came. We found them out there on the plaza,” Hoda said as she reminisced.
“They told me that they watch The Voice on NBC, and they are so happy that Blake left,” Daly quipped regarding the fans.
As several of his colleagues in the studio laughed, Melvin shot back that it wasn’t true.
Carson Daly jokes about Blake Shelton’s The Voice career
NBC’s The Voice remains a favorite of viewers for over 10 years. Music celebs have come...
Daly, appearing on Today for the POPStart segment, discussed a memorable moment with his colleagues.
An image featuring Al Roker, Craig Melvin, Savannah Guthrie, and Hoda Kotb with fans for a photo outside the studio was revealed.
“There’s that picture. There’s that selfie with Mary and Robert from California. They came. We found them out there on the plaza,” Hoda said as she reminisced.
“They told me that they watch The Voice on NBC, and they are so happy that Blake left,” Daly quipped regarding the fans.
As several of his colleagues in the studio laughed, Melvin shot back that it wasn’t true.
Carson Daly jokes about Blake Shelton’s The Voice career
NBC’s The Voice remains a favorite of viewers for over 10 years. Music celebs have come...
- 1/28/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
In 1974, Tobe Hooper‘s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre changed the face of horror. Next month, actors Ed Neal, John Dugan, Allen Danziger, Teri McMinn, and William Vail will participate in the first official 50th anniversary cast reunion at Creep I.E. Con in Southern California.
Brett Wagner, who donned the Leatherface in the 2003 version of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre before suffering from heat stroke during the production, will also be among the celebrity guests. Dubbed “The Lost Leatherface,” he dawned the iconic flesh mask as he claimed the remake’s first victim, played by Eric Balfour.
“We were filming the summer months in Austin,” Wagner explains. “It was so hot. I felt it coming. I hit the ground.” He returned to finish the scene after rehydrating, but he describes the effects of the injury as “the most pain I’ve ever been in in my life.” Unable to wait for his full recovery,...
Brett Wagner, who donned the Leatherface in the 2003 version of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre before suffering from heat stroke during the production, will also be among the celebrity guests. Dubbed “The Lost Leatherface,” he dawned the iconic flesh mask as he claimed the remake’s first victim, played by Eric Balfour.
“We were filming the summer months in Austin,” Wagner explains. “It was so hot. I felt it coming. I hit the ground.” He returned to finish the scene after rehydrating, but he describes the effects of the injury as “the most pain I’ve ever been in in my life.” Unable to wait for his full recovery,...
- 1/15/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Neve Campbell announced in June 2022 that she was leaving the “Scream” franchise because she didn’t feel she was being properly compensated to reprise her role of Sidney Prescott in the sixth movie.
Even so, she could see herself coming back some day “under the right circumstances,” Campbell told me Saturday at the BAFTA Tea event at the Maybourne hotel in Beverly Hills.
That said, it’s unclear what is happening with the franchise at the moment after director Christopher Landon dropped out of the seventh film. Landon’s exit came shortly after star Jenna Ortega announced she was not return due to scheduling conflicts with her “Wednesday” production calendar and co-star Melissa Barrera was fired over social media posts about the Israel-Palestine conflict. Both actors starred in the fifth and sixth “Scream” films.
Campbell hopes the franchise will continue. “I honestly don’t have no idea what their plans are,...
Even so, she could see herself coming back some day “under the right circumstances,” Campbell told me Saturday at the BAFTA Tea event at the Maybourne hotel in Beverly Hills.
That said, it’s unclear what is happening with the franchise at the moment after director Christopher Landon dropped out of the seventh film. Landon’s exit came shortly after star Jenna Ortega announced she was not return due to scheduling conflicts with her “Wednesday” production calendar and co-star Melissa Barrera was fired over social media posts about the Israel-Palestine conflict. Both actors starred in the fifth and sixth “Scream” films.
Campbell hopes the franchise will continue. “I honestly don’t have no idea what their plans are,...
- 1/14/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
The late 1990s and early 2000s were a weird era for films. There is definitely an influence from Y2K, and it seemed like there was an attitude that anything goes from some and a tightening of the belt from others. The world was in an odd place, and this influenced everything in culture like music, television, and films. 2002 gave us a wide variety of horror, like Queen of the Damned, Fear Dot Com, Cabin Fever, Bubba Ho-Tep, Dog Soldiers, and Bloody Mallory. This was the end of an era and the start of another for David Arquette it seemed. A time when he tested the “leading man” waters. Unfortunately, it didn’t quite go as planned as box office bomb after box office bomb came. Films like Ravenous, Ready to Rumble, 3000 Miles to Graceland, See Spot Run, and The Grey Zone all featured Arquette in some form but...
- 1/9/2024
- by Emilie Black
- JoBlo.com
5 Best Jenna Ortega Movies and TV Shows You Don’t Want to Miss!(Photo Credit –Instagram)
Jenna Ortega, the world’s favorite Hollywood freshie, known for her extraordinary acting talent and perpetually unamused face, is making waves across the internet with her various new roles. The 21-year-old actress has been acting since she was 10 and has worked in some of this decade’s most famous TV shows and movies. A few of her breakthrough roles include a younger version of Jane from the show “Jane the Virgin” and Darcy from “Richie Rich.” She also appeared in two more super popular titles — “Iron Man 3” and “Insidious Chapter 2 — back in 2013. You probably didn’t know that, did you?
While she’s been in numerous films and TV shows throughout her acting career, here are some of her best performances that account for today’s popularity.
Scream (2022) Scream Poster (Photo Credit...
Jenna Ortega, the world’s favorite Hollywood freshie, known for her extraordinary acting talent and perpetually unamused face, is making waves across the internet with her various new roles. The 21-year-old actress has been acting since she was 10 and has worked in some of this decade’s most famous TV shows and movies. A few of her breakthrough roles include a younger version of Jane from the show “Jane the Virgin” and Darcy from “Richie Rich.” She also appeared in two more super popular titles — “Iron Man 3” and “Insidious Chapter 2 — back in 2013. You probably didn’t know that, did you?
While she’s been in numerous films and TV shows throughout her acting career, here are some of her best performances that account for today’s popularity.
Scream (2022) Scream Poster (Photo Credit...
- 1/4/2024
- by Safwan Azeem
- KoiMoi
Director Christopher Landon has departed “Scream 7.”
The “Happy Death Day” director announced his exit on X/Twitter Saturday, writing, “I guess now is as good a time as any to announce I formally exited ‘Scream 7’ weeks ago. This will disappoint some and delight others. It was a dream job that turned into a nightmare. And my heart did break for everyone involved. Everyone. But it’s time to move on.”
He continued, “I have nothing more to add to the conversation other than I hope Wes’ legacy thrives and lifts above the din of a divided world. What he and Kevin created is something amazing and I was honored to have even the briefest moment basking in their glow.”
Variety has reached out to Spyglass for comment.
The “Scream” franchise is in turmoil ever since Melissa Barrera, the star of the fifth and sixth installments, was fired from...
The “Happy Death Day” director announced his exit on X/Twitter Saturday, writing, “I guess now is as good a time as any to announce I formally exited ‘Scream 7’ weeks ago. This will disappoint some and delight others. It was a dream job that turned into a nightmare. And my heart did break for everyone involved. Everyone. But it’s time to move on.”
He continued, “I have nothing more to add to the conversation other than I hope Wes’ legacy thrives and lifts above the din of a divided world. What he and Kevin created is something amazing and I was honored to have even the briefest moment basking in their glow.”
Variety has reached out to Spyglass for comment.
The “Scream” franchise is in turmoil ever since Melissa Barrera, the star of the fifth and sixth installments, was fired from...
- 12/23/2023
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
In the small group of celebrities who have tried out professional wrestling, most have been absolute flops: New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor main eventing WrestleMania XI was an embarrassment, while David Arquette winning the WCW World Heavyweight Championship remains one of the worst stunts in pro wrestling history (and that’s saying something). In fairness, Logan Paul is a genuine talent and even Bad Bunny has proven capable in the ring, but they are definitely outliers. Now, one prominent pro wrestling roster may find itself bulking up, as The Iron Claw stars Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White expressed interest in stepping into the squared circle.
As Efron – who plays Kevin Von Erich of the famed wrestling dynasty in The Iron Claw – told The Ringer’s The Masked Man Show, he would enter the ring under certain stipulations. “It’d be fun if we could get in there with...
As Efron – who plays Kevin Von Erich of the famed wrestling dynasty in The Iron Claw – told The Ringer’s The Masked Man Show, he would enter the ring under certain stipulations. “It’d be fun if we could get in there with...
- 12/23/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Scream star Melissa Barrera is sharing her first public words a day after news broke that she had been fired from the seventh installment of the horror franchise.
“First and foremost I condemn Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. I condemn hate and prejudice of any kind against any group of people,” she wrote in a statement posted to her Instagram Story Wednesday.
Spyglass fired Barrera after a wave of social media posts she shared amid the Israel-Hamas war, which the Scream studio in a statement Tuesday characterized as antisemitic.
“As a latina, a proud Mexicana, I feel the responsibility of having a platform that allows me the privilege of being heard, and therefore I have tried to use it to raise awareness about issues I care about and to lend my voice to those in need,” her statement Wednesday continued. “Every person on this earth- regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender,...
“First and foremost I condemn Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. I condemn hate and prejudice of any kind against any group of people,” she wrote in a statement posted to her Instagram Story Wednesday.
Spyglass fired Barrera after a wave of social media posts she shared amid the Israel-Hamas war, which the Scream studio in a statement Tuesday characterized as antisemitic.
“As a latina, a proud Mexicana, I feel the responsibility of having a platform that allows me the privilege of being heard, and therefore I have tried to use it to raise awareness about issues I care about and to lend my voice to those in need,” her statement Wednesday continued. “Every person on this earth- regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender,...
- 11/23/2023
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Scream franchise is getting murdered.
One day after Spyglass fired star Melissa Barrera from Scream VII, the latest installment of the horror movie series, it has been revealed that Jenna Ortega will also not be returning.
Losing the two main leads who were instrumental in revitalizing the aging franchise now puts its future in question. Christopher Landon remains on board as director — for now — but next steps for Spyglass remain unclear.
Sources insist that Ortega’s departure has nothing to do with Barrera’s firing, which occurred after she made dozens of social media posts referring to the Israel-Hamas war. Sources say that Ortega’s representatives informed Spyglass prior to the actors strike that the actress, one of the biggest young Hollywood names to emerge in the past decade, would not be returning. Multiple sources say the actress either had no deal or, in the renegotiating of her option,...
One day after Spyglass fired star Melissa Barrera from Scream VII, the latest installment of the horror movie series, it has been revealed that Jenna Ortega will also not be returning.
Losing the two main leads who were instrumental in revitalizing the aging franchise now puts its future in question. Christopher Landon remains on board as director — for now — but next steps for Spyglass remain unclear.
Sources insist that Ortega’s departure has nothing to do with Barrera’s firing, which occurred after she made dozens of social media posts referring to the Israel-Hamas war. Sources say that Ortega’s representatives informed Spyglass prior to the actors strike that the actress, one of the biggest young Hollywood names to emerge in the past decade, would not be returning. Multiple sources say the actress either had no deal or, in the renegotiating of her option,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Aaron Couch and Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Neve Campbell is sharing her thoughts on the current Scream franchise and opening up about Scream VI and the Scream V storyline that left her disappointed.
During an appearance at Monster-Mania Con earlier this month, Campbell talked about Scream VI, the film she walked away from after not coming to terms over her pay.
Ahead of her appearance at the convention, Campbell said she had watched Scream Vi recently adding, “It took me a minute, I don’t know why.”
“I actually thought they did a really good job. I think the cast are really powerful, wonderful actors,” Campbell told the crowd in attendance of her panel.
“I don’t wish these movies ill will. I wanted the movie to be good. It’s not like I’m sitting in my house going, ‘I hope it sucks, I hope it doesn’t do well.’ I care about all the people involved.
During an appearance at Monster-Mania Con earlier this month, Campbell talked about Scream VI, the film she walked away from after not coming to terms over her pay.
Ahead of her appearance at the convention, Campbell said she had watched Scream Vi recently adding, “It took me a minute, I don’t know why.”
“I actually thought they did a really good job. I think the cast are really powerful, wonderful actors,” Campbell told the crowd in attendance of her panel.
“I don’t wish these movies ill will. I wanted the movie to be good. It’s not like I’m sitting in my house going, ‘I hope it sucks, I hope it doesn’t do well.’ I care about all the people involved.
- 11/21/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Scream is responsible for ushering in a whole new wave of horror in pop culture, ever since its original film debuted in 1996, 25 years ago.
The Wes Craven-directed film, featuring a ghost face-masked killer on the loose hunting down Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette, won acclaim for its meta presentation of horror movie tropes, while breaking the rules of the typical horror film.
Scream also brought about several sequels, and even a TV series.
Amid rumblings about the fate of Scream VII, we’re ranking the Scream movies and TV show seasons from worst to best, based on their score at RottenTomatoes, which aggregates critic reviews.
Find out how the Scream movies rank, from worst to best…...
The Wes Craven-directed film, featuring a ghost face-masked killer on the loose hunting down Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette, won acclaim for its meta presentation of horror movie tropes, while breaking the rules of the typical horror film.
Scream also brought about several sequels, and even a TV series.
Amid rumblings about the fate of Scream VII, we’re ranking the Scream movies and TV show seasons from worst to best, based on their score at RottenTomatoes, which aggregates critic reviews.
Find out how the Scream movies rank, from worst to best…...
- 11/21/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
[Update: This article has been updated with additional reporting from Variety, a statement from Spyglass, and a statement from Melissa Barrera.]
The fifth installment of the "Scream" franchise was a huge shakeup, with the filmmaking collective known as Radio Silence ("Ready or Not") taking the reins from the legendary Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson. Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett had an impossible task ahead of them — marrying the previous four films featuring Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox), and Dewey Reilly (David Arquette) with a brand new cast of characters now known as the "Core Four," comprised of Sam Carpenter (Melissa Barrera), Tara Carpenter (Jenna Ortega), Mindy Meeks-Martin (Jasmin Savoy Brown), and Chad Meeks-Martin (Mason Gooding).
"Scream VI" was a bit of a reset for the series, with Neve Campbell leaving the franchise because, as she explained, "I did not feel that what I was being offered equated to the value that I bring to this franchise, and have brought to this franchise, for 25 years." With...
The fifth installment of the "Scream" franchise was a huge shakeup, with the filmmaking collective known as Radio Silence ("Ready or Not") taking the reins from the legendary Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson. Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett had an impossible task ahead of them — marrying the previous four films featuring Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox), and Dewey Reilly (David Arquette) with a brand new cast of characters now known as the "Core Four," comprised of Sam Carpenter (Melissa Barrera), Tara Carpenter (Jenna Ortega), Mindy Meeks-Martin (Jasmin Savoy Brown), and Chad Meeks-Martin (Mason Gooding).
"Scream VI" was a bit of a reset for the series, with Neve Campbell leaving the franchise because, as she explained, "I did not feel that what I was being offered equated to the value that I bring to this franchise, and have brought to this franchise, for 25 years." With...
- 11/21/2023
- by SlashFilm Staff
- Slash Film
In the upcoming episode of “Barmageddon,” titled “David Arquette vs. Colbie Caillat,” viewers are in for a spirited showdown as singer Colbie Caillat and actor David Arquette go head-to-head in a unique challenge – Keg Kurling. Scheduled to air on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 11:00 Pm on USA, this episode promises a night of fun, competition, and double-fisted action.
As the two celebrities navigate the Keg Kurling arena, audiences can anticipate a lively and entertaining battle between Caillat and Arquette. The unconventional and exciting nature of the challenge adds a refreshing twist to the show, ensuring that viewers will be treated to not only a competition of skill but also a showcase of the contestants’ personalities.
So, tune in for a thrilling episode of “Barmageddon” as David Arquette and Colbie Caillat bring their A-game to the Keg Kurling arena, promising laughter and excitement for all.
Release Date & Time: 11:00 Pm Monday 27 November...
As the two celebrities navigate the Keg Kurling arena, audiences can anticipate a lively and entertaining battle between Caillat and Arquette. The unconventional and exciting nature of the challenge adds a refreshing twist to the show, ensuring that viewers will be treated to not only a competition of skill but also a showcase of the contestants’ personalities.
So, tune in for a thrilling episode of “Barmageddon” as David Arquette and Colbie Caillat bring their A-game to the Keg Kurling arena, promising laughter and excitement for all.
Release Date & Time: 11:00 Pm Monday 27 November...
- 11/20/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
David Arquette has joined the cast of 'Unholy Trinity'. The 52-year-old actor and his co-stars Katrina Bowden, Ethan Peck, and Gianni Capaldi have started shooting the movie at Yellowstone Ranch in Montana.Pierce Brosnan, Samuel L. Jackson, and Brandon Lessard have previously been announced as starring in the motion picture. Richard Gray, who will direct and produce the film, is quoted by Variety as saying: "Coming to set every day and working with this level of talent has been an honour. "Every day the cast and crew have brought their A game and I can’t wait for the world to see this incredible story brought to life."The movie previously secured a SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement, which enabled work to be carried out on the project during the recent actors' strike.'Unholy Trinity' is described as a tale of revenge, dark secrets and buried treasures. It picks up in the...
- 11/2/2023
- by James Adam Leyfield
- Bang Showbiz
The Voice fans adored watching Blake Shelton and Carson Daly together on stage. The host and the coach have been friends for years, and they came up with Barmageddon together. In anticipation of the funny game show’s second season, we’re revising how Shelton and Daly developed the concept. And it all started on The Voice.
Blake Shelton admitted that he and Carson Daly drank ‘their faces off’ on ‘The Voice’ during coronavirus
Blake Shelton and Carson Daly are no longer on The Voice together, but fans can witness their banter in Barmageddon Season 2. As for how they came up with the show, Shelton told the Bobby Jones Show that it all started with alcohol in The Voice dressing room.
“You know, when Covid hit … for The Voice, we had to work with stripped-down crews,” Shelton explained. “Normally, we had a huge studio audience, or a decent-sized studio audience,...
Blake Shelton admitted that he and Carson Daly drank ‘their faces off’ on ‘The Voice’ during coronavirus
Blake Shelton and Carson Daly are no longer on The Voice together, but fans can witness their banter in Barmageddon Season 2. As for how they came up with the show, Shelton told the Bobby Jones Show that it all started with alcohol in The Voice dressing room.
“You know, when Covid hit … for The Voice, we had to work with stripped-down crews,” Shelton explained. “Normally, we had a huge studio audience, or a decent-sized studio audience,...
- 11/2/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
David Arquette, Ethan Peck, Katrina Bowden and Gianni Capaldi are saddling up to join the cast of “Unholy Trinity.” The Western adventure, which received an interim agreement to go into production during the actors strike from SAG-AFTRA, has begun filming at Yellowstone Ranch in Montana. It is directed by Richard Gray and stars the previously announced Pierce Brosnan and Samuel L. Jackson.
The movie unfolds during the 1870s and explores themes of vengeance, concealed truths and hidden treasures, according to its official synopsis. In the moments before his execution, Isaac Broadway gives his estranged son, Henry, an impossible task: murder the man who framed him for a crime he didn’t commit. Intent on fulfilling his promise, Henry travels to the remote town of Trinity, where an unexpected turn of events traps him in town and leaves him caught between Gabriel Dove (Brosnan), the town’s upstanding new sheriff, and a mysterious figure,...
The movie unfolds during the 1870s and explores themes of vengeance, concealed truths and hidden treasures, according to its official synopsis. In the moments before his execution, Isaac Broadway gives his estranged son, Henry, an impossible task: murder the man who framed him for a crime he didn’t commit. Intent on fulfilling his promise, Henry travels to the remote town of Trinity, where an unexpected turn of events traps him in town and leaves him caught between Gabriel Dove (Brosnan), the town’s upstanding new sheriff, and a mysterious figure,...
- 11/1/2023
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Clockwise from top left: Prey (20th Century Studios), Hellraiser (Spyglass Media Group), Titane (Neon), Parasite (Neon) Graphic: AVClub
Thrills and chills await movie buffs on Hulu, the streaming service that’s making its case to be synonymous with the horror genre. That’s especially this Huluween month, which has brought sadomasochists everywhere with Hellraiser 2022,...
Thrills and chills await movie buffs on Hulu, the streaming service that’s making its case to be synonymous with the horror genre. That’s especially this Huluween month, which has brought sadomasochists everywhere with Hellraiser 2022,...
- 10/13/2023
- by The A.V. Club
- avclub.com
“The Masked Singer” began it’s milestone 10th season on Wednesday, September 27 with the “Season 10 Premiere” episode on Fox. Five mystery celebrities belted out some of pop music’s biggest hits, but it was Rubber Ducky who was sent packing after a subpar performance of “Come On Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners. The soapy bath toy was unmasked to reveal Emmy-nominated actor and producer Anthony Anderson.
“I would have to say this is the most bizarre thing I have ever done,” the “Black-ish” star told host Nick Cannon during his unmasked interview. “I’m naked under these bubbles right now. Don’t let the tights below the knees fool you.”
See Demi Lovato (‘The Masked Singer’ Anonymouse) unmasked interview: ‘It has been so fun and I get to sing!’
Before Anderson unmasked the panelists submitted one final guess for who they thought was hiding inside the Rubber Ducky costume. In an extremely rare occurrence,...
“I would have to say this is the most bizarre thing I have ever done,” the “Black-ish” star told host Nick Cannon during his unmasked interview. “I’m naked under these bubbles right now. Don’t let the tights below the knees fool you.”
See Demi Lovato (‘The Masked Singer’ Anonymouse) unmasked interview: ‘It has been so fun and I get to sing!’
Before Anderson unmasked the panelists submitted one final guess for who they thought was hiding inside the Rubber Ducky costume. In an extremely rare occurrence,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
This post contains spoilers for this week’s episode of The Masked Singer.
Following the Season 10 premiere of The Masked Singer Wednesday night, actor and comedian Anthony Anderson was the first celebrity to be unmasked after being correctly guessed by panelist Ken Jeong. Stunned, Jeong praised Anderson for the fun and laughter he has brought to the entertainment industry.
“It’s a Season 10 miracle,” Jeong said.
During the Season Nine premiere, 97-year-old Dick Van Dyke took the stage in a Gnome costume, and Monty Python star Eric Idle and Star Trek...
Following the Season 10 premiere of The Masked Singer Wednesday night, actor and comedian Anthony Anderson was the first celebrity to be unmasked after being correctly guessed by panelist Ken Jeong. Stunned, Jeong praised Anderson for the fun and laughter he has brought to the entertainment industry.
“It’s a Season 10 miracle,” Jeong said.
During the Season Nine premiere, 97-year-old Dick Van Dyke took the stage in a Gnome costume, and Monty Python star Eric Idle and Star Trek...
- 9/28/2023
- by Kalia Richardson
- Rollingstone.com
Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 10, Episode 2 of “The Masked Singer,” which aired Sept. 27 on Fox.
“Black-ish” star Anthony Anderson was revealed as Rubber Ducky on Wednesday night’s episode of “The Masked Singer.” The Fox competition show’s Season 10 was back to kick off regular season game play — following a special episode on Sept. 17 that featured the unmasking of Demi Lovato.
Ken Jeong got it right, straight off the bat, with Anthony Anderson. Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg thought it was Marlon Wayans, Robin Thicke went with David Arquette and Nicole Scherzinger named Jaleel White.
Anderson as Rubber Ducky sang “Come On Eileen,” by Dexy’s Midnight Runners, for his performance. Here was his clue package voiceover: “Hey there. The name’s Rubber Ducky. Ready to splash on the stage. Here’s how my story goes. Movies and TV shows, I’m used to being the rage.
“Black-ish” star Anthony Anderson was revealed as Rubber Ducky on Wednesday night’s episode of “The Masked Singer.” The Fox competition show’s Season 10 was back to kick off regular season game play — following a special episode on Sept. 17 that featured the unmasking of Demi Lovato.
Ken Jeong got it right, straight off the bat, with Anthony Anderson. Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg thought it was Marlon Wayans, Robin Thicke went with David Arquette and Nicole Scherzinger named Jaleel White.
Anderson as Rubber Ducky sang “Come On Eileen,” by Dexy’s Midnight Runners, for his performance. Here was his clue package voiceover: “Hey there. The name’s Rubber Ducky. Ready to splash on the stage. Here’s how my story goes. Movies and TV shows, I’m used to being the rage.
- 9/28/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The Masked Singer is back for season 10!
A new episode of the hit Fox singing competition series aired on Wednesday night (September 27) with returning host Nick Cannon and panelists Nicole Scherzinger, Ken Jeong, Robin Thicke, and Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg.
The show, which began in South Korea, features celebrities singing songs while wearing costumes and face masks concealing their identities until they’re eliminated.
The cast of singers will remain a secret until the masks are removed from the performers, but we do know who is returning to judge and host the successful series.
During the episode, S’mores, Gazelle, Cow, Rubber Ducky, and Diver all took to the stage for performances.
While on stage, Rubber Ducky performed “Come on Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners.
Click inside to check out all of the clues and guesses for Rubber Ducky…
First Performance Clues:
- “The Horror! 3-4″ VHS tape shown
- Photo of...
A new episode of the hit Fox singing competition series aired on Wednesday night (September 27) with returning host Nick Cannon and panelists Nicole Scherzinger, Ken Jeong, Robin Thicke, and Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg.
The show, which began in South Korea, features celebrities singing songs while wearing costumes and face masks concealing their identities until they’re eliminated.
The cast of singers will remain a secret until the masks are removed from the performers, but we do know who is returning to judge and host the successful series.
During the episode, S’mores, Gazelle, Cow, Rubber Ducky, and Diver all took to the stage for performances.
While on stage, Rubber Ducky performed “Come on Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners.
Click inside to check out all of the clues and guesses for Rubber Ducky…
First Performance Clues:
- “The Horror! 3-4″ VHS tape shown
- Photo of...
- 9/28/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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