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The Possession Blu-Ray To Be Released 15 January 2013

By Admin on October 30, 2012 8:19 PM

Image634872211970369876Lionsgate Films have officially announced that they will release on Blu-ray the horror hit The Possession (2012), starring Natasha Calis, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Kyra Sedgwick. Produced by Sam Raimi, along with Robert Tapert and J.R. Young, and directed by Ole Bornedal, The Possession will be available for purchase on January 15th.
Clyde (Morgan) and Stephanie Brenek (Sedgwick) see little cause for alarm when their youngest daughter Em (Calis) becomes oddly obsessed with an antique wooden box she purchased at a yard sale. But as Em's behavior becomes increasingly erratic, the couple fears the presence of a malevolent force in their midst, only to discover that the box was built to contain a Dibbuk, a dislocated spirit that inhabits and ultimately devours its human host.





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Special Features:

  • Audio commentary with director Ole Bornedal
  • Audio commentary with writers Juliet Snowden and Stiles White
  • "The Real History of the Dibbuk Box" featurette

 

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Evil Dead Remake Trailer Now Released

By Admin on October 25, 2012 8:21 AM

Here it is - the teaser was yesterday and today is the day to see the new Evil Dead Trailer!

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Press Release: Spartacus wraps up after four years

By Admin on October 25, 2012 7:34 AM

PRESS RELEASE: Issued Thursday, 25 October, 2012 - 07:53
New Zealand

The US television series, shot in Mt Wellington, Auckland, New Zealand since 2009, premiered to record breaking numbers on Starz Network (US) in January 2010, and has aired in Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Poland, Hungary, Brazil, Ireland, Turkey, Italy, India, Pakistan, Slovenia, Australia and New Zealand.

Produced in New Zealand by Executive Producer and creative force Rob Tapert and Producer Chloe Smith for Pacific Renaissance on behalf of Starz Entertainment, the production was made with the assistance of the New Zealand Government's Large Budget Screen Production Grant and generated more than NZD$200million of spend into the New Zealand economy. Tapert and Smith have previously worked together on many off shore funded and New Zealand based productions, including Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Legend of the Seeker, 30 Days of Night and Xena: Warrior Princess.

Of the production, and filming in New Zealand, Tapert said "Shooting Spartacus in Auckland for the last four years only reconfirms my belief that New Zealand is a world class leader for film and TV production. Although the series has wrapped, I look forward to a future of making more productions here and continuing to be a part of the New Zealand film community. I also want to thank the thousands of Kiwis who worked on Spartacus - our cast, crew, extras, equipment suppliers, facilities - everyone ... it was through their efforts that the programme was an international success."

New Zealand Film Commission CEO, Graeme Mason, added "Spartacus was a key contributor to the NZD$3 billion generated by the film, screen and digital sector last year. The production engaged 315 permanent and 150 casual crew per week, 5000 extras days per season and 20 key cast roles per season plus ran a vendor list of 788 suppliers and six commercially leased buildings in the last season. The series has provided up-skilling opportunities and internships for New Zealanders who engage in our screen production industry."

The fourth and final season of the series, Spartacus - War of the Damned, will air in the US commencing 25 January 2013. War of the Damned concludes the story of Spartacus that began in 2009 with Blood and Sand and ran through two additional seasons, Gods of the Arena (a six episode prequel) and Vengeance. All told a run of four years and 39 hour long on-air episodes.

 

 

 

 

Evil Dead Remake Teaser

By Admin on October 24, 2012 7:30 PM

Check this out - tomorrow we get the full trailer and today we get the teaser!


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Photos of Rob with Lucy Lawless at An Evening With Al Gore 13 October 2012

By Admin on October 15, 2012 7:20 PM

Here are some photos of Rob and Lucy attending An Evening with Al Gore in Auckland on 13 October.

Westpac Presents - An Evening with Vice President Al Gore. Telstra Clear Events Centre, Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand. Friday 13 October 2012. Photos by: Simon Watts / photosport.co.nz


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The Evil Dead Remake Looks Graphic, Gruesome And Absolutely Wonderful

By Admin on October 14, 2012 6:58 PM
Image634858342246503906The Evil Dead remake looks graphic, gruesome and absolutely wonderful

The first ever footage of the remake Evil Dead screened at New York Comic-Con, and it is f**** crazy. We were on the fence as to what this movie would look like, and if the bit of footage just shown to the masses at NYCC is any indication, you guys might like this take on the old classic. Spoilers ahead.

Let's get to the goods: what was screened was a collection of hypercut gore shots. Serious gore shots. The director, Fede Alvarez claims that next to no CG was used during the filming of this remake, and from the brief bits that we saw on screen, that tactic is a good one. Mounds of shredded flesh filled the screen.

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Evil Dead Official Site, Facebook and Twitter

By Admin on October 13, 2012 1:08 PM

The Evil Dead remake is due to hit screens in 2013. Sony & Ghost House Pictures has released the Official Site, Facebook and Twitter for the movie:

-  Official Site
-  Facebook
-  Twitter

You can also view the release dates around the world for the movie

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The Evil Dead

Release Date: 12 April 2013
Studio: Sony Pictures
Director: Fede Alvarez
Screenwriter: Fede Alvarez, Rodo Sayagues, Diablo Cody
Starring: No Cast as yet
Genre: Horror
Five twenty-something friends who become holed up in a remote cabin where they discover a Book Of The Dead. An archaeologist's tape recording reveals that the ancient text was discovered among the Khandarian ruins of a Sumerian civilization. Playing the taped incantations, the youths unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.
On 01 December 2011 the official press release was sent out:

Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) and FilmDistrict have partnered with Ghost House Pictures on a worldwide deal?excluding U.K. and France for Sony Pictures to distribute the remake of Evil Dead. The announcement was made by Steven Bersch, SPWA President, and Peter Schlessel, CEO of FilmDistrict. Lia Buman, FilmDistrict's EVP of Acquisitions, will oversee the project.

Original producing partners Rob Tapert, Bruce Campbell (who also starred in the original franchise) and Sam Raimi will produce. Ghost House Pictures partners Joe Drake and Nathan Kahane will executive produce. Nicole Brown and J.R. Young will oversee the project for Ghost House.

Rob Tapert stated, "For 30 years, Sam, Bruce and I have been looking for the right home where we could return the deadites to the big screen. Amy Pascal and Jeff Blake at Sony and Peter Schlessel at FilmDistrict have always been incredible partners who share our passion for great storytelling as well as our obsession for scaring the pants off the audience. Together, we are looking forward to terrorizing a whole new generation."

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2012 New York Comic Con Evil Dead Remake Banner

By Admin on October 12, 2012 7:47 AM

A new banner artwork to be released on at the 2012 New York Comic Con. The Evil Dead Panel will be on Saturday.

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The Evil Dead

Release Date: 12 April 2013
Studio: Sony Pictures
Director: Fede Alvarez
Screenwriter: Fede Alvarez, Rodo Sayagues, Diablo Cody
Starring: No Cast as yet
Genre: Horror

Five twenty-something friends who become holed up in a remote cabin where they discover a Book Of The Dead. An archaeologist's tape recording reveals that the ancient text was discovered among the Khandarian ruins of a Sumerian civilization. Playing the taped incantations, the youths unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.
On 01 December 2011 the official press release was sent out:

Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) and FilmDistrict have partnered with Ghost House Pictures on a worldwide deal?excluding U.K. and France for Sony Pictures to distribute the remake of Evil Dead. The announcement was made by Steven Bersch, SPWA President, and Peter Schlessel, CEO of FilmDistrict. Lia Buman, FilmDistrict's EVP of Acquisitions, will oversee the project.

Original producing partners Rob Tapert, Bruce Campbell (who also starred in the original franchise) and Sam Raimi will produce. Ghost House Pictures partners Joe Drake and Nathan Kahane will executive produce. Nicole Brown and J.R. Young will oversee the project for Ghost House.

Rob Tapert stated, "For 30 years, Sam, Bruce and I have been looking for the right home where we could return the deadites to the big screen. Amy Pascal and Jeff Blake at Sony and Peter Schlessel at FilmDistrict have always been incredible partners who share our passion for great storytelling as well as our obsession for scaring the pants off the audience. Together, we are looking forward to terrorizing a whole new generation."

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Steven Sears Photos: Behind The Scenes Photos From Xena Set

By Admin on October 5, 2012 8:09 AM

screenshot_24Steven has posted photos from behind the scenes on Xena including Lucy, Tilly, there's one of Rob and assorted crew plus props.

 

 

 

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AUSXIP Hosted Starship Spring Clean Raises $7,708!

By Admin on October 4, 2012 8:09 AM

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The AUSXIP hosted Starship Spring Clean auction for Lucy Lawless / Rob Tapert Donated Xena Scripts & Costume finally tally raised has just been sent to me. Thanks to everyone who bid/won/donated. We raised $7,708.00!


Fantastic job everyone!

 

On Auction were the following items

  • Autographed Working Xena Warrior Princess Season 6 Script: Many Happy Returns
  • Autographed Working Xena Warrior Princess Season 6 Script: Soul Possession
  • Xena Costume From Season 6 Episode 3 Heart of Darkness + Boots
  • Uncut Xena In Motion Trading Cards
  • Autographed Working Xena Warrior Princess Season 5 Script: Married With Fishsticks
  • Argo Starship Warrior Princess Full Size Fibreglass Horse Designed by Lucy Lawless

 

 

 

 

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