The first look at Kim Coates as the titular character in the Officer Downe feature film is showcased in our latest round-up. Also: details on Dead State: Reanimated, Creep, and Planetarium.
Officer Downe: Press Release -- "Officer Downe co-creator/screenwriter/producer Joe Casey (Ben 10/Marvel's Avengers Assemble), director/producer Shawn "Clown" Crahan (Slipknot), and producers Man of Action Entertainment (I Kill Giants, The Great Unknown, Big Hero 6 character/team creators from Marvel Comics "Alpha Flight"), Skip Williamson (Underworld), Mark Neveldine (Crank), Cole Payne (Downloading Nancy) and Cory Brennan (Slipknot manager) have cast Tyler Ross (Zombieland, American Milkshake) as Officer Gable opposite previously announced lead, Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy), in the independent film that began principal photography this week in Los Angeles. Lauren Velez (Dexter) has come aboard as Police Chief Berringer, Reno Wilson (Mike & Molly) and Bruno Gunn (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire) will portray Officers Carter and Fritch.
Officer Downe: Press Release -- "Officer Downe co-creator/screenwriter/producer Joe Casey (Ben 10/Marvel's Avengers Assemble), director/producer Shawn "Clown" Crahan (Slipknot), and producers Man of Action Entertainment (I Kill Giants, The Great Unknown, Big Hero 6 character/team creators from Marvel Comics "Alpha Flight"), Skip Williamson (Underworld), Mark Neveldine (Crank), Cole Payne (Downloading Nancy) and Cory Brennan (Slipknot manager) have cast Tyler Ross (Zombieland, American Milkshake) as Officer Gable opposite previously announced lead, Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy), in the independent film that began principal photography this week in Los Angeles. Lauren Velez (Dexter) has come aboard as Police Chief Berringer, Reno Wilson (Mike & Molly) and Bruno Gunn (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire) will portray Officers Carter and Fritch.
- 5/14/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
With several new members added to its cast, cameras are now rolling on Officer Downe, the feature film adaptation of the graphic novel of the same name from Man of Action/Image Comics. Also included in our latest round-up are details on Anchor Bay Entertainment's I Spit On Your Grave: Vengeance is Mine and a look at a new Freddy Krueger-inspired ice cream cone print from Cavity Colors.
Officer Downe: Press Release - "Officer Downe co-creator/screenwriter/producer Joe Casey (Ben 10/Marvel's Avengers Assemble), director/producer Shawn "Clown" Crahan (Slipknot), and producers Man of Action Entertainment (I Kill Giants, The Great Unknown, Big Hero 6 character/team creators), Skip Williamson (Underworld), Mark Neveldine (Crank), Cole Payne (Downloading Nancy) and Cory Brennan (Slipknot manager) have cast Tyler Ross (Zombieland, American Milkshake) as Officer Gable opposite previously announced lead, Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy), in the independent film that...
Officer Downe: Press Release - "Officer Downe co-creator/screenwriter/producer Joe Casey (Ben 10/Marvel's Avengers Assemble), director/producer Shawn "Clown" Crahan (Slipknot), and producers Man of Action Entertainment (I Kill Giants, The Great Unknown, Big Hero 6 character/team creators), Skip Williamson (Underworld), Mark Neveldine (Crank), Cole Payne (Downloading Nancy) and Cory Brennan (Slipknot manager) have cast Tyler Ross (Zombieland, American Milkshake) as Officer Gable opposite previously announced lead, Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy), in the independent film that...
- 4/1/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Tyler Ross, Sterling Beaumon and Levi Meaden have been cast as series regulars on the six-episode fourth and final season of The Killing on Netflix. The next installment will follow a new murder investigation led by homicide detectives Sarah Linden (Mireille Enos) and Stephen Holder (Joel Kinnaman). Fox TV Studios is producing. Ross will play Cameron Stanton, the black sheep of his wealthy, well-connected family. Beaumon takes on the role of Lincoln Knopf, a deeply troubled boy who wears his anger and instability on his sleeve and Meaden will play Aj Fielding, a charismatic, over-achieving student. Ross was featured in pic American Milkshake and Amazon’s Zombieland pilot. Beaumon appeared most recently on ABC’s drama Red Widow and Meaden currently recurs on CW’s The Hundred. Ross is repped by Paradigm, Jason Kendziera at New Wave and attorneys Peikoff/Mahan; Beaumon is with Apa, Vanguard Management, and attorney Tara...
- 2/6/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Opening with Jim Jarmusch’s Only Lovers Left Alive the latest edition of the American Film Festival in Wroclaw, Poland (22-27 October 2013) has screened some of the most important American independent films of the year. Being the only festival of its class in Eastern and Central Europe the festival has become the most important venue to connect American filmmakers with European buyers and audiences through programs like U.S. in Progress Wrocław (23-25 October 2013).
This year's program taking place at the New Horizons cinema presented 80 movies out of which 42 are Polish premieres, 3 are European premieres and 1 is a World Premiere. Among them 10 documentaries and 17 feature films competed for cash prizes in the audience-vote competitions.
The first competitive section - Spectrum ($10,000 audience award for the Best Narrative Feature) included films that have been well-received here in the U.S such as A Teacher by Hannah Fidell, Blue Caprice by Alexandre Moors, Afternoon Delight by Jill Soloway, Short Term 12 by Destin Cretton, The Spectacular Now by James Ponsoldt, and Bluebird by Lance Edmands. The second competition - American Docs ($5,000 audience award for Best Documentary Feature) had a selection of films depicting varied current issues in American society including Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia by Nicholas Wrathall, The Armstrong Lie by Alex Gibney, Our Nixon by Penny Lane, Northern Light by Nick Bentgen, Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton by Eric Slade and Stephen Silha and Before You Know It by Pj Raval.
The American Film Festival also ran a retrospective of Shirley Clarke and presented Polish premieres of high-profile films such as As I Lay Dying by James Franco, Quentin Dupieux’s Wrong Cops, Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein’s Lovelace, Much Ado About Nothing by Joss Whedon, Touchy Feely by Lynn Shelton, At Any Price by Ramin Bahrani, and Maladies by Carter. The festival also screened Joseph Gordon-Levitt's Sundance hit Don Jon along several U.S. in Progress participants and festival hits like I Used to be Darker by Matt Porterfier and Hide Your Smiling Faces by Daniel Patrick Carbone. Lastly, a special section titled 'Masterpieces of American Cinema 90 Years of Warner Bros." showed 14 digitally-remastered productions by the studio from The Jazz Singer by Alan Crosland (1927) through A Clockwork Orange ,The Exorcist and Christopher Nolan’s Inception
The festival will close on October 27th with Steven Soderbergh's Emmy Award-winning film Behind the Candelabra.
All competitions titles:
Spectrum
American Milkshake by David Andalman, Mariko Munro, USA 2012, 82'
Blue Highway by Kyle Smith, USA 2013, 70'
Coldwater by Vincent Grashaw, USA 2013, 104'
The Spectacular Now by James Ponsoldt, USA 2013, 95'
Drinking Buddies by Joe Swanberg, USA 2013, 90'
Lily by Matt Creed, USA 2013, 85'
A Teacher by Hannah Fidell, USA 2013, 75'
Blue Caprice by Alexandre Moors, USA 2013, 93'
Pearblossom Hwy by Mike Ott, USA 2012, 78'
Afternoon Delight by Jill Soloway, USA 2013, 105'
Stand Clear of the Closing Doors by Sam Fleischner, USA 2013, 102'
Short Term 12 by Destin Cretton, USA 2013, 96'
The Cold Lands by Tom Gilroy, USA 2013, 100'
In a World... by Lake Bell, USA 2013, 93'
A Song Still Inside by Gregory Collins, USA 2013, 82'
Bluebird by Lance Edmands, USA 2013, 90'
American Docs
Big Easy Express by Emmett Malloy, USA 2012
Off Label by Michael Palmieri, Donal Mosher, USA 2012
Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia by Nicholas Wrathall, USA, Italy 2013
Fall and Winter by Matt Anderson, USA 2013
The Armstrong Lie by Alex Gibney, USA 2013
Lenny Cooke by Ben Safdie, Joshua Safdie, USA 2012
Our Nixon by Penny Lane, USA 2013
Northern Light by Nick Bentgen, USA 2013
Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton by Eric Slade, Stephen Silha, USA 2013
Before You Know It by Pj Raval, USA 2012
U.S. Progress Projects
This year 6 projects in the final production stages were chosen to take part in the two-day workshop knows as U.S. in Progress Wroclaw (23-25 October, 2013). The event presents the American independent projects to European buyers, post-production houses and festivals in order to help them achieve completion and to foster the circulation and distribution of these films in Europe.
Selected from over 40 submission the chosen projects are the dramas Lake Los Angeles by Mike Ott (produced by Athina Rachel Tsangari), Happy Baby by Stephen Elliott (produced by Jessica Caldwell ) and Some Beasts by Cameron Nelson (produced by Ashley Maynor and Courtney Ware), crime story Wild Canaries by Lawrence Michael Levine (produced by Sophia Takal, Kim Sherman and McCabe Walsh), frontier black comedy Sun Belt Express by Evan Wolf Buxbaum (producers: Noah Lang and Iyabo Boyd) and Summer of Blood – a New York vampire comedy by director-producer Onur Tukel.
The prizes are awarded by a jury of professionals and include post-production services from European partner companies worth almost $60.000 and promotional services from other partners. Us in Progress’ partners are: Platige Image (Warsaw), Di Factory (Warsaw), Alvernia Studios (Krakow), composer Maciej Zielinski of Soundflower Studio (Warsaw), Soundplace (Warsaw), DCinex (Belgium), Vsi (Paris), Europa Distribution, Cicae and Cannes Marche du Film’s Producers Network.
U.S. in Progress Wrocław (formerly Gotham in Progress) was started in 2011 by the New Horizons Association and Black Rabbit Film. Previous films presented at the event included, among others: I Used To Be Darker by Matt Porterfield, American Milkshake by David Andalman (both shown at Sundance Ff in 2013), Hide Your Smiling Faces by Daniel Carbone (Berlinale Generation, Tribeca), Bluebird by Lance Edmands (Tribeca, Karlovy Vary), Jason Cortlund & Julia Halperin’s Now, Forager: a Film About Love and Fungi (Rotterdam, New Directors/New Films, Gotham Awards nominee), Amy Seimetz’s Sun Don’t Shine (SXSW, Edinburgh Iff, Gotham Awards nominee) and Devyn Waitt’s Not Waving But Drowning (Sarasota Ff).
U.S. in Progress Wrocław is supported by the City of Wrocław, American Embassy in Warsaw and Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.
For more information on the American Film Festival and the U.S. in Progress projects visit Here...
This year's program taking place at the New Horizons cinema presented 80 movies out of which 42 are Polish premieres, 3 are European premieres and 1 is a World Premiere. Among them 10 documentaries and 17 feature films competed for cash prizes in the audience-vote competitions.
The first competitive section - Spectrum ($10,000 audience award for the Best Narrative Feature) included films that have been well-received here in the U.S such as A Teacher by Hannah Fidell, Blue Caprice by Alexandre Moors, Afternoon Delight by Jill Soloway, Short Term 12 by Destin Cretton, The Spectacular Now by James Ponsoldt, and Bluebird by Lance Edmands. The second competition - American Docs ($5,000 audience award for Best Documentary Feature) had a selection of films depicting varied current issues in American society including Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia by Nicholas Wrathall, The Armstrong Lie by Alex Gibney, Our Nixon by Penny Lane, Northern Light by Nick Bentgen, Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton by Eric Slade and Stephen Silha and Before You Know It by Pj Raval.
The American Film Festival also ran a retrospective of Shirley Clarke and presented Polish premieres of high-profile films such as As I Lay Dying by James Franco, Quentin Dupieux’s Wrong Cops, Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein’s Lovelace, Much Ado About Nothing by Joss Whedon, Touchy Feely by Lynn Shelton, At Any Price by Ramin Bahrani, and Maladies by Carter. The festival also screened Joseph Gordon-Levitt's Sundance hit Don Jon along several U.S. in Progress participants and festival hits like I Used to be Darker by Matt Porterfier and Hide Your Smiling Faces by Daniel Patrick Carbone. Lastly, a special section titled 'Masterpieces of American Cinema 90 Years of Warner Bros." showed 14 digitally-remastered productions by the studio from The Jazz Singer by Alan Crosland (1927) through A Clockwork Orange ,The Exorcist and Christopher Nolan’s Inception
The festival will close on October 27th with Steven Soderbergh's Emmy Award-winning film Behind the Candelabra.
All competitions titles:
Spectrum
American Milkshake by David Andalman, Mariko Munro, USA 2012, 82'
Blue Highway by Kyle Smith, USA 2013, 70'
Coldwater by Vincent Grashaw, USA 2013, 104'
The Spectacular Now by James Ponsoldt, USA 2013, 95'
Drinking Buddies by Joe Swanberg, USA 2013, 90'
Lily by Matt Creed, USA 2013, 85'
A Teacher by Hannah Fidell, USA 2013, 75'
Blue Caprice by Alexandre Moors, USA 2013, 93'
Pearblossom Hwy by Mike Ott, USA 2012, 78'
Afternoon Delight by Jill Soloway, USA 2013, 105'
Stand Clear of the Closing Doors by Sam Fleischner, USA 2013, 102'
Short Term 12 by Destin Cretton, USA 2013, 96'
The Cold Lands by Tom Gilroy, USA 2013, 100'
In a World... by Lake Bell, USA 2013, 93'
A Song Still Inside by Gregory Collins, USA 2013, 82'
Bluebird by Lance Edmands, USA 2013, 90'
American Docs
Big Easy Express by Emmett Malloy, USA 2012
Off Label by Michael Palmieri, Donal Mosher, USA 2012
Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia by Nicholas Wrathall, USA, Italy 2013
Fall and Winter by Matt Anderson, USA 2013
The Armstrong Lie by Alex Gibney, USA 2013
Lenny Cooke by Ben Safdie, Joshua Safdie, USA 2012
Our Nixon by Penny Lane, USA 2013
Northern Light by Nick Bentgen, USA 2013
Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton by Eric Slade, Stephen Silha, USA 2013
Before You Know It by Pj Raval, USA 2012
U.S. Progress Projects
This year 6 projects in the final production stages were chosen to take part in the two-day workshop knows as U.S. in Progress Wroclaw (23-25 October, 2013). The event presents the American independent projects to European buyers, post-production houses and festivals in order to help them achieve completion and to foster the circulation and distribution of these films in Europe.
Selected from over 40 submission the chosen projects are the dramas Lake Los Angeles by Mike Ott (produced by Athina Rachel Tsangari), Happy Baby by Stephen Elliott (produced by Jessica Caldwell ) and Some Beasts by Cameron Nelson (produced by Ashley Maynor and Courtney Ware), crime story Wild Canaries by Lawrence Michael Levine (produced by Sophia Takal, Kim Sherman and McCabe Walsh), frontier black comedy Sun Belt Express by Evan Wolf Buxbaum (producers: Noah Lang and Iyabo Boyd) and Summer of Blood – a New York vampire comedy by director-producer Onur Tukel.
The prizes are awarded by a jury of professionals and include post-production services from European partner companies worth almost $60.000 and promotional services from other partners. Us in Progress’ partners are: Platige Image (Warsaw), Di Factory (Warsaw), Alvernia Studios (Krakow), composer Maciej Zielinski of Soundflower Studio (Warsaw), Soundplace (Warsaw), DCinex (Belgium), Vsi (Paris), Europa Distribution, Cicae and Cannes Marche du Film’s Producers Network.
U.S. in Progress Wrocław (formerly Gotham in Progress) was started in 2011 by the New Horizons Association and Black Rabbit Film. Previous films presented at the event included, among others: I Used To Be Darker by Matt Porterfield, American Milkshake by David Andalman (both shown at Sundance Ff in 2013), Hide Your Smiling Faces by Daniel Carbone (Berlinale Generation, Tribeca), Bluebird by Lance Edmands (Tribeca, Karlovy Vary), Jason Cortlund & Julia Halperin’s Now, Forager: a Film About Love and Fungi (Rotterdam, New Directors/New Films, Gotham Awards nominee), Amy Seimetz’s Sun Don’t Shine (SXSW, Edinburgh Iff, Gotham Awards nominee) and Devyn Waitt’s Not Waving But Drowning (Sarasota Ff).
U.S. in Progress Wrocław is supported by the City of Wrocław, American Embassy in Warsaw and Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.
For more information on the American Film Festival and the U.S. in Progress projects visit Here...
- 10/26/2013
- by Carlos Aguilar
- Sydney's Buzz
American Film Festival in Wroclaw to close with Steven Soderbergh’s Behind the Candelabra; competition and programme highlights announced.Scroll down for competition titles
The fourth American Film Festival (Aff) in Wrocław, Poland is to feature 80 films comprising 42 Polish premieres; three European premieres and one world premiere.
The event, which is focused on independent Us cinema, will run from Oct 22-27.
It will open with Jim Jarmusch’s Only Lovers Left Alive and close with Steven Soderbergh’s Behind the Candelabra, both of which played in competition at Cannes.
Liberace biopic Behind the Candelabra recently picked up 11 Emmy awards, including best television movie, best leading actor for Michael Douglas and best director.
Dutch experimental lutenist Jozef van Wissem will conduct a live performance of the soundtrack for Only Lovers Left Alive, which won the Cannes Soundtrack Award, on Oct 23 - the day after its opening night screening.
Competitions
A total of 10 documentaries and 16 narrative feature films will compete...
The fourth American Film Festival (Aff) in Wrocław, Poland is to feature 80 films comprising 42 Polish premieres; three European premieres and one world premiere.
The event, which is focused on independent Us cinema, will run from Oct 22-27.
It will open with Jim Jarmusch’s Only Lovers Left Alive and close with Steven Soderbergh’s Behind the Candelabra, both of which played in competition at Cannes.
Liberace biopic Behind the Candelabra recently picked up 11 Emmy awards, including best television movie, best leading actor for Michael Douglas and best director.
Dutch experimental lutenist Jozef van Wissem will conduct a live performance of the soundtrack for Only Lovers Left Alive, which won the Cannes Soundtrack Award, on Oct 23 - the day after its opening night screening.
Competitions
A total of 10 documentaries and 16 narrative feature films will compete...
- 10/8/2013
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Six projects selected for this year’s works-in-progress event targeted at Us independent filmmakers and European buyers.
Poland’s Us in Progress Wrocław event has announced the six projects that will feature in its 2013 edition.
The two-day works-in-progress event presents Us films in the final stages of production stages to European buyers, post-production houses and festivals in order to help them achieve completion and to foster the circulation and distribution of Us indie films in Europe.
The invite-only screenings and one-to-one meetings will take place as part of of the 4th American Film Festival in Wrocław, Poland (Oct 23-25).
The films, selected from around 40 submissions, include:
Lake Los Angeles by Mike Ott (produced by Athina Rachel Tsangari),
Happy Baby by Stephen Elliott (produced by Jessica Caldwell )
Some Beasts by Cameron Nelson (produced by Ashley Maynor and Courtney Ware)
Wild Canaries by Lawrence Michael Levine (produced by Sophia Takal, Kim Sherman and McCabe Walsh)
Sun Belt Express by [link...
Poland’s Us in Progress Wrocław event has announced the six projects that will feature in its 2013 edition.
The two-day works-in-progress event presents Us films in the final stages of production stages to European buyers, post-production houses and festivals in order to help them achieve completion and to foster the circulation and distribution of Us indie films in Europe.
The invite-only screenings and one-to-one meetings will take place as part of of the 4th American Film Festival in Wrocław, Poland (Oct 23-25).
The films, selected from around 40 submissions, include:
Lake Los Angeles by Mike Ott (produced by Athina Rachel Tsangari),
Happy Baby by Stephen Elliott (produced by Jessica Caldwell )
Some Beasts by Cameron Nelson (produced by Ashley Maynor and Courtney Ware)
Wild Canaries by Lawrence Michael Levine (produced by Sophia Takal, Kim Sherman and McCabe Walsh)
Sun Belt Express by [link...
- 9/27/2013
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
The 1990s was a great transition period for African-Americans that influenced and mold today’s culture. In the music world, it gave us gangster rap from Tupac, Biggie and Snoop Dog. In the sports world, Michael Jordan became a basketball legend with a three-peat with the Chicago Bulls. And for civil rights, there were debates raging on with the Million Man March, O.J. Simpson trial and Rodney King.
In “American Milkshake,” it is a coming of age story about a white teen Jolie attempting to fit into his mostly African-American high school culture by signing up for the basketball team in the 1990s. The dark comedy film explores the various issues of high school pressure, African-American culture, and teen issues.
Latino-Review had the opportunity to exclusively interview the “American Milkshake” writers and directors David Andalman and Mariko Munro late last month. We discussed several issues with filming a dark comedy,...
In “American Milkshake,” it is a coming of age story about a white teen Jolie attempting to fit into his mostly African-American high school culture by signing up for the basketball team in the 1990s. The dark comedy film explores the various issues of high school pressure, African-American culture, and teen issues.
Latino-Review had the opportunity to exclusively interview the “American Milkshake” writers and directors David Andalman and Mariko Munro late last month. We discussed several issues with filming a dark comedy,...
- 9/8/2013
- by Gig Patta
- LRMonline.com
Oh, the 90s.
The generation that grew up in the 1990s may remember grunge, parachute pants or the expansion of the Internet. But, in the urban settings, some young teens grew up with racial tensions and gangster rapper.
In the dark comedy “American Milkshake,” it is about a white high school student Jolie Jolson trying to fit in a mostly black high school by joining the varsity basketball team. He makes the team, but tries to fit in a sub-culture that he is not—being black.
Latino-Review had the opportunity to have a conversation with the main star Tyler Ross over a phone interview late last month. We discussed about basketball, preparing for this tough role and the 1990s.
“American Milkshake” is in limited theater release in Los Angeles and New York. It is also available on VOD.
Read or listen to the phone interview below.
Latino-Review: Could you tell...
The generation that grew up in the 1990s may remember grunge, parachute pants or the expansion of the Internet. But, in the urban settings, some young teens grew up with racial tensions and gangster rapper.
In the dark comedy “American Milkshake,” it is about a white high school student Jolie Jolson trying to fit in a mostly black high school by joining the varsity basketball team. He makes the team, but tries to fit in a sub-culture that he is not—being black.
Latino-Review had the opportunity to have a conversation with the main star Tyler Ross over a phone interview late last month. We discussed about basketball, preparing for this tough role and the 1990s.
“American Milkshake” is in limited theater release in Los Angeles and New York. It is also available on VOD.
Read or listen to the phone interview below.
Latino-Review: Could you tell...
- 9/6/2013
- by Gig Patta
- LRMonline.com
It’s Better Than Yours: Andalman & Munro’s Vanilla Debut
While attempting to earnestly engage us with a depiction of mid-90s urban envy from the privileged point of view, whilst subtlety (at least as much as it probably can be) conveying an ignorant and racist streak lurking behind the naive intentions of its protagonist, American Milkshake, the directorial debut of David Andalman and Mariko Munro, fails to consistently engage us with its anemic narrative. While on paper, the directors, expanding from a short film, potentially have a daringly unique project on their hands, the end product reveals itself to be merely another depiction of the white heterosexual male reinventing himself by mimicking prized attributes of his black male peers and exploiting women for his own sexual needs and/or social status.
It’s 1995 in the suburbs outside of Washington, D.C., and high school senior Jolie Jolson (Tyler Ross...
While attempting to earnestly engage us with a depiction of mid-90s urban envy from the privileged point of view, whilst subtlety (at least as much as it probably can be) conveying an ignorant and racist streak lurking behind the naive intentions of its protagonist, American Milkshake, the directorial debut of David Andalman and Mariko Munro, fails to consistently engage us with its anemic narrative. While on paper, the directors, expanding from a short film, potentially have a daringly unique project on their hands, the end product reveals itself to be merely another depiction of the white heterosexual male reinventing himself by mimicking prized attributes of his black male peers and exploiting women for his own sexual needs and/or social status.
It’s 1995 in the suburbs outside of Washington, D.C., and high school senior Jolie Jolson (Tyler Ross...
- 9/3/2013
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
ComingSoon.net has your exclusive first look at a clip from American Milkshake , opening in in La, NY and select cities and on VOD this Friday, September 6th. Written and directed by David Andalman and Mariko Munro, the film stars Tyler Ross, Shareeka Epps, Georgia Ford, Eshan Bay, Leo Fitzpatrick and Danny Burstein. In mid-90's America, bookish high-school student Jolie Jolson knows the only way to get in with the gangsta crowd is to make the varsity basketball team. Making the team not only means approval from the inner-city crew of Maple Avenue, but also gets him a step closer to being the one thing he is not . black.
- 9/3/2013
- Comingsoon.net
American Milkshake and its star Tyler Ross earned rave reviews when it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Tyler stopped by our studio to talk about his hilarious new film that tells the story of a high school teen who is trying to be cool in all the wrong ways. If you're a fan of the '90s, this movie and interview are for you.
- 8/28/2013
- by Matthew Rodrigues
- Popsugar.com
Longing for the '90s? Looking for a movie that understands why you still have Tupac and Biggie rockin' your playlist? Well writer and directors David Andalman and Mariko Munro may have what you're seeking with "American Milkshake," a teen comedy that doesn't mind throwing back to the days when the West and East sides where still beefing. Starring Tyler Ross, "Half Nelson" star Shareeka Epps, Harrison's daughter Georgia Ford, Eshan Bay, Leo Fitzpatrick and Danny Burstein, the movie follows bookish nerd and high-school student Jolie Jolson who is looking to get into the gangsta crowd at his school by making the varsity basketball team. This will give him a street cred, a new rep and importantly, only requires him to reinvent himself. In this exclusive clip, we see Jolie make the team and celebrate with the enthusiasm you might expect from someone who didn't think he stood a chance.
- 8/27/2013
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Watch a fresh clip from American Milkshake, starring Tyler Ross and Shareeka Epps. Presented by Kevin Smith, the comedy directed as well as written by David Andalman and Mariko Munro, has a September 6th, 2013 release date on VOD and select theaters. Unsurprisingly this one is rated R for sexual content, language and a brief nude image. In mid-90's America, bookish high-school student Jolie Jolson knows the only way to get in with the gangsta crowd is to make the varsity basketball team. Making the team not only means approval from the inner-city crew of Maple Avenue, but also gets him a step closer to being the one thing he is not – black. The cast also includes Georgia Ford, Eshan Bay, Leo Fitzpatrick and Danny Burstein.
- 8/22/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Catch the trailer for Phase 4 Films' American Milkshake. The comedy stars Tyler Ross, Shareeka Epps, Georgia Ford, Eshan Bay, Leo Fitzpatrick and Danny Burstein, and is directed and screenwritten by David Andalman and Mariko Munro. Film opens in select theaters and VOD from Friday, September 6, 2013 In mid-90's America, bookish high-school student Jolie Jolson knows the only way to get in with the gangsta crowd is to make the varsity basketball team. Making the team not only means approval from the inner-city crew of Maple Avenue, but also gets him a step closer to being the one thing he is not – black.
- 7/30/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
"Zombieland" is based on the hit Columbia Pictures movie of the same name, and finds four survivors outwitting zombies and searching for a place to call home. The "Zombieland" pilot comes from the feature film's original creative team, writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (G.I. Joe: Retaliation, "The Joe Schmo Show"), and producer Gavin Polone ("Gilmore Girls," "Curb Your Enthusiasm"). Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs. Evil) is directing the pilot. The part of Tallahassee will be played by Kirk Ward (The Island), Maiara Walsh ("Desperate Housewives," "Switched at Birth") is cast as Wichita, Tyler Ross (Milkshake) will play Columbus, and Izabela Vidovic has the role of Little Rock. Although Zombieland the webseries may live on in a different venue, it won't be Amazon as originally planned...
- 5/17/2013
- by Keven Skinner
- The Daily BLAM!
Amazon.com released a Zombieland pilot episode over their instant video service last month, but it has been revealed that they will not move forward with an order of additional episodes. The pilot was released along with a number of original pilots in April, but reaction to the episode was less than positive from many of those who had seen it.
While this is likely the end for Zombieland: The Series, it is possible that another company could pick up the show. If we hear anything else about the project moving forward, we’ll be sure to let readers know. If you’d like a preview of the pilot, we’ve included the official trailer below. Here’s the original pilot announcement from Amazon:
Seattle—March 25, 2013—Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, today announced it will add cult classic Zombieland to the line-up of...
While this is likely the end for Zombieland: The Series, it is possible that another company could pick up the show. If we hear anything else about the project moving forward, we’ll be sure to let readers know. If you’d like a preview of the pilot, we’ve included the official trailer below. Here’s the original pilot announcement from Amazon:
Seattle—March 25, 2013—Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, today announced it will add cult classic Zombieland to the line-up of...
- 5/17/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
AmazonStudios is taking a more unusual approach by letting viewers decide what they want to keep watching. The company has kicked off its screening process this weekend by unveiling its inaugural slate of 14 pilots — eight comedies and six kids shows, all made available for free on AmazonInstant Video, LoveFilm UK and LoveFilm Germany. Viewers are being invited to watch the pilots and Amazon is welcoming feedback from its audience. According to Deadline, the company will evaluate feedback from an online panel recruited on Amazon preview as well as traditional offline focus groups to decide if they greenlight a series or not. The highest-profile series is Zombieland, but the two that look most interesting are Alpha House, starring John Goodman with cameos by Bill Murray and Stephen Colbert; and Onion News Empire. Amazon has not yet decided how many of the shows will make the cut, nor when they will premiere.
- 4/20/2013
- by Kyle Reese
- SoundOnSight
That was a quick turnaround time. The pilot episode of Zombieland just started filming recently, and Amazon.com has already released it over their instant video service. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you have the ability to watch the pilot episode right now!
As previously mentioned, customer feedback will determine if more episodes will be produced. To watch the episode, visit: http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-hd/dp/B00CE18P0K/
Zombieland Season 1, Ep. 1 “Pilot”- An Amazon Original series: Four survivors are killin’ zombies and searching for a place to call home. At least they have each other. Based on the movie of the same name, and written and produced by the original creative team. We’d love to know what you thought of this show. Tell us at AmazonOriginals.com
If you’d like a preview of the series, we’ve included the official trailer below.
As previously mentioned, customer feedback will determine if more episodes will be produced. To watch the episode, visit: http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-hd/dp/B00CE18P0K/
Zombieland Season 1, Ep. 1 “Pilot”- An Amazon Original series: Four survivors are killin’ zombies and searching for a place to call home. At least they have each other. Based on the movie of the same name, and written and produced by the original creative team. We’d love to know what you thought of this show. Tell us at AmazonOriginals.com
If you’d like a preview of the series, we’ve included the official trailer below.
- 4/19/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Amazon released the first trailer for its original pilot for "Zombieland: The Series" on Wednesday and the company is giving viewers the power to decide if the project will go on to a full season. "Zombieland: The Series" comes from the team behind the 2009 feature film, which includes writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick with producer Gavin Polone. Eli Craig ("Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil") directed the pilot. Kirk Ward ("The Island"), Tyler Ross ("Milkshake"), Maiara Walsh ("Desperate Housewives"), and Izabela Vidovic play the film's original characters Tallahassee, Columbus, Wichita and...
- 4/18/2013
- by Jethro Nededog
- The Wrap
"Zombieland" is based on the hit Columbia Pictures movie of the same name, and finds four survivors outwitting zombies and searching for a place to call home. The "Zombieland" pilot comes from the feature film's original creative team, writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (G.I. Joe: Retaliation, "The Joe Schmo Show"), and producer Gavin Polone ("Gilmore Girls," "Curb Your Enthusiasm"). Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs. Evil) is directing the pilot. The part of Tallahassee will be played by Kirk Ward (The Island), Maiara Walsh ("Desperate Housewives," "Switched at Birth") is cast as Wichita, Tyler Ross (Milkshake) will play Columbus, and Izabela Vidovic has the role of Little Rock. The pilot episode, which is the first of 13 season one episodes, will be made available for free at this link...
- 4/18/2013
- by Keven Skinner
- The Daily BLAM!
Amazon has unveiled the trailer for its "Zombieland" TV series that brought back the film's creative team, including writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, and producer Gavin Polone. The company also unveiled the full "Zombieland" pilot episode on its website and will let fans determine whether they want the show to continue. Check out the trailer below and the full episode here. "Zombieland" stars Kirk Ward (The Island) as Tallahassee, Maiara Walsh (Desperate Housewives, Switched at Birth) as Wichita, Tyler Ross (Milkshake) as Columbus, and Izabela Vidovic as Little Rock. Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs Evil) directed the episode. Trailer:...
- 4/18/2013
- WorstPreviews.com
So Netflix is out and running hard with their play at original content, nabbing top tier talent (David Fincher, Kevin Spacey, Eli Roth) and/or acclaimed franchises ("Arrested Development," duh) and more or less making good on their promise of changing the television landscape. Not only has their decision to drop entire seasons at once been a breath of fresh air, the quality of the programming from what we've seen so far (okay, just "House Of Cards") at least suggests the decision to invest in quality has paid off. But what happens when you take the opposite route? Well, you get Amazon's "Zombieland." The first trailer for the show, kind of spunoff from the hit movie (using the same name and concept, but that's about it) has dropped and it's completely tone deaf, and looks like it was shot for $10. Kirk Ward (“The Island”), Maiara Walsh (“Desperate Housewives”), Tyler Ross...
- 4/17/2013
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Even though the pilot episode only wrapped up filming recently, it looks like Amazon is going to release the first episode of Zombieland: The Series this week. You might have seen some reports of it already being available, but all that’s up right now is the product page. We’ll let you know as soon as the full episode becomes available to watch, but until then, take a look at the first official footage from the new trailer.
“Zombieland is based on the hit Columbia Pictures movie of the same name, and finds four survivors outwitting zombies and searching for a place to call home. The Zombieland pilot comes from the feature film’s original creative team, writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (G.I. Joe: Retaliation, The Joe Schmo Show), and producer Gavin Polone (Gilmore Girls, Curb Your Enthusiasm). Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs Evil) is directing the pilot.
“Zombieland is based on the hit Columbia Pictures movie of the same name, and finds four survivors outwitting zombies and searching for a place to call home. The Zombieland pilot comes from the feature film’s original creative team, writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (G.I. Joe: Retaliation, The Joe Schmo Show), and producer Gavin Polone (Gilmore Girls, Curb Your Enthusiasm). Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs Evil) is directing the pilot.
- 4/17/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The first trailer for Amazon's adaptation of Zombieland is now here! Check it out below. The pilot will be available for free soon at this link . The "Zombieland" pilot comes from the feature film's original creative team, writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick ( G.I. Joe: Retaliation , "The Joe Schmo Show"), and producer Gavin Polone ("Gilmore Girls," "Curb Your Enthusiasm"). Eli Craig ( Tucker and Dale vs. Evil ) is directing the pilot. The part of Tallahassee will be played by Kirk Ward ( The Island ), Maiara Walsh ("Desperate Housewives," "Switched at Birth") is cast as Wichita, Tyler Ross ( Milkshake ) will play Columbus, and Izabela Vidovic has the role of Little Rock. Zombieland is the seventh comedy pilot...
- 4/17/2013
- Comingsoon.net
We’ve seen the official poster and cast photo for the upcoming Zombieland series, and now we have the first official zombie photo for you to check out. As previously reported, Tallahassee is being played by Kirk Ward, Maiara Walsh is Wichita, Tyler Ross takes on the role of Columbus, and Izabela Vidovic is playing Little Rock.
For those that missed the earlier news, here’s the announcement from Amazon, who will be releasing the pilot as an Amazon Instant exclusive:
Seattle—March 25, 2013—Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, today announced it will add cult classic Zombieland to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video. Zombieland, which is the seventh comedy pilot added to Amazon’s pilot line-up, will be made available (along with the other six comedy pilots and six children’s pilots) for free on Amazon Instant Video and LOVEFiLM UK.
For those that missed the earlier news, here’s the announcement from Amazon, who will be releasing the pilot as an Amazon Instant exclusive:
Seattle—March 25, 2013—Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, today announced it will add cult classic Zombieland to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video. Zombieland, which is the seventh comedy pilot added to Amazon’s pilot line-up, will be made available (along with the other six comedy pilots and six children’s pilots) for free on Amazon Instant Video and LOVEFiLM UK.
- 4/5/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The main thing that sucks about being an elderly zombie? Unless you have your teeth you're gonna have to gum your human flesh. If you're lucky enough to have croaked with your dentures in, as you'll see in this new still from "Zombieland," the bond is anything but permanent!
From the Press Release
Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, announced it will add cult classic Zombieland to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video. Zombieland, which is the seventh comedy pilot added to Amazon’s pilot line-up, will be made available (along with the other six comedy pilots and six children’s pilots) for free on Amazon Instant Video and LOVEFiLM UK. Customers are invited to view the pilots and then review them on the site; customer feedback will help determine which of the 13 pilots Amazon Studios will make into full-season productions,...
From the Press Release
Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, announced it will add cult classic Zombieland to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video. Zombieland, which is the seventh comedy pilot added to Amazon’s pilot line-up, will be made available (along with the other six comedy pilots and six children’s pilots) for free on Amazon Instant Video and LOVEFiLM UK. Customers are invited to view the pilots and then review them on the site; customer feedback will help determine which of the 13 pilots Amazon Studios will make into full-season productions,...
- 4/4/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
An announcement has been made from Amazon in regards to Zombieland, the soon to be TV adaptation of the film by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Sounds like us the customer will go a long way in determining whether it’s going to become a series or not. That decision will come in Mid-april! So crazy soon. Read on, and below, check out what Wernick and Reese have to say about the show, which has put a sequel to the movie on hold (duh). Update: We also have a poster for the show below!
Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, today announced it will add cult classic Zombieland to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video. Zombieland, which is the seventh comedy pilot added to Amazon’s pilot line-up, will be made available (along with the other six comedy pilots...
Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, today announced it will add cult classic Zombieland to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video. Zombieland, which is the seventh comedy pilot added to Amazon’s pilot line-up, will be made available (along with the other six comedy pilots...
- 3/30/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Us In Progress Paris, a two-day works in progress event targeted at American independent filmmakers and European buyers, will take place in the scope of Champs-Elysées Film Festival on June 13-16 2013 in Paris.
The event is looking for 6 Us independent films at post-production stage (rough & fine cuts). The call for entries is open till April 1st 2012. Application form and Terms and Conditions can be found online:
The application requirements for the films are the following:
Narrative feature projects in post-production are eligible. Production Company needs to be Us based. Films looking for completion money, services and sales agent or European distribution should apply. Films in post-production when applying, with at least 30 min of the film edited and to reach feature format by June 1st 2013. If selected, the feature length version of the rough/fine cut will be presented on June 14-15. No excerpts or trailers will be accepted. Films with no Us or international premiere nor European sales representation prior to June 13 2013 are eligible.
Us in Progress is a joint initiative between New Horizons Association (American Film Festival), Sophie Dulac’s Champs-Elysées Film Festival and Black Rabbit Film. It presents independent Us films in final production stages to European buyers, post-production houses and festivals in order to help them achieve completion and to foster the circulation and distribution of American indie films in Europe. Us In Progress involves two yearly get-togethers at two different festivals (Paris in June and Wroclaw in November). The next event will take form of two days of exclusive screenings of the 6 selected films (behind closed doors, for registered guests only) and one-to-one meetings on June 13-16 2013.
As a bonus to contracts resulting from the presentations and meetings, a jury made of professionals will award one of the selected works in progress. The awarded movie will get post-production and promotion services in kind.
The last Paris and Wroclaw editions attracted more than 60 buyers and producers. Paris Alumni Hannah Fidell (A Teacher - Us in Progress Paris Award) and Wroclaw alumni Matt Porterfield (I used to be darker) and David Andalman (Milkshake) were selected in the Sundance competition (Next Section). Wroclaw alumni Matt Porterfield and Dan Carbone (Hide your Smiling Faces) will have their European premiere during the next Berlinale.
The second edition of Champs-Elysées Film Festival is to take place in Paris on June 12-18 2013.
Contact: Adeline Monzier, Black Rabbit Film adeline[at]brfilm.com...
The event is looking for 6 Us independent films at post-production stage (rough & fine cuts). The call for entries is open till April 1st 2012. Application form and Terms and Conditions can be found online:
The application requirements for the films are the following:
Narrative feature projects in post-production are eligible. Production Company needs to be Us based. Films looking for completion money, services and sales agent or European distribution should apply. Films in post-production when applying, with at least 30 min of the film edited and to reach feature format by June 1st 2013. If selected, the feature length version of the rough/fine cut will be presented on June 14-15. No excerpts or trailers will be accepted. Films with no Us or international premiere nor European sales representation prior to June 13 2013 are eligible.
Us in Progress is a joint initiative between New Horizons Association (American Film Festival), Sophie Dulac’s Champs-Elysées Film Festival and Black Rabbit Film. It presents independent Us films in final production stages to European buyers, post-production houses and festivals in order to help them achieve completion and to foster the circulation and distribution of American indie films in Europe. Us In Progress involves two yearly get-togethers at two different festivals (Paris in June and Wroclaw in November). The next event will take form of two days of exclusive screenings of the 6 selected films (behind closed doors, for registered guests only) and one-to-one meetings on June 13-16 2013.
As a bonus to contracts resulting from the presentations and meetings, a jury made of professionals will award one of the selected works in progress. The awarded movie will get post-production and promotion services in kind.
The last Paris and Wroclaw editions attracted more than 60 buyers and producers. Paris Alumni Hannah Fidell (A Teacher - Us in Progress Paris Award) and Wroclaw alumni Matt Porterfield (I used to be darker) and David Andalman (Milkshake) were selected in the Sundance competition (Next Section). Wroclaw alumni Matt Porterfield and Dan Carbone (Hide your Smiling Faces) will have their European premiere during the next Berlinale.
The second edition of Champs-Elysées Film Festival is to take place in Paris on June 12-18 2013.
Contact: Adeline Monzier, Black Rabbit Film adeline[at]brfilm.com...
- 3/29/2013
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
After it was first announced that Amazon is working on a "Zombieland" TV series, we've been getting constant news about the cast. And now, the company has unveiled the official poster, as well as a previously-released photo. Check everything out below. "Zombieland" is based on the hit movie of the same name, and finds four survivors outwitting zombies and searching for a place to call home. The part of Tallahassee will be played by Kirk Ward (The Island), Maiara Walsh (Desperate Housewives, Switched at Birth) is cast as Wichita, Tyler Ross (Milkshake) will play Columbus, and Izabela Vidovic has the role of Little Rock. "'Zombieland' will strive to break the rules.action, adventure, thrills, chills and laughs and all packed into a half hour format," said creator Paul Wernick. Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs Evil) directed the pilot episode. Poster: (click to enlarge) Photo: (click to enlarge...
- 3/29/2013
- WorstPreviews.com
Hot on the heels of the first official still from Amazon's "Zombieland" pilot comes the first official teaser poster! Is this a sign that there are some good, funny, and violent things upon the horizon? Let's hope so!
From the Press Release
Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, announced it will add cult classic Zombieland to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video. Zombieland, which is the seventh comedy pilot added to Amazon’s pilot line-up, will be made available (along with the other six comedy pilots and six children’s pilots) for free on Amazon Instant Video and LOVEFiLM UK. Customers are invited to view the pilots and then review them on the site; customer feedback will help determine which of the 13 pilots Amazon Studios will make into full-season productions, to air on Prime Instant Video.
“Zombieland is a...
From the Press Release
Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, announced it will add cult classic Zombieland to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video. Zombieland, which is the seventh comedy pilot added to Amazon’s pilot line-up, will be made available (along with the other six comedy pilots and six children’s pilots) for free on Amazon Instant Video and LOVEFiLM UK. Customers are invited to view the pilots and then review them on the site; customer feedback will help determine which of the 13 pilots Amazon Studios will make into full-season productions, to air on Prime Instant Video.
“Zombieland is a...
- 3/29/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Amazon Studios has debuted, via The Huffington Post, a teaser poster for the upcoming Zombieland pilot. Check it out inside!
The "Zombieland" pilot comes from the feature film's original creative team, writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (G.I. Joe: Retaliation, "The Joe Schmo Show"), and producer Gavin Polone ("Gilmore Girls," "Curb Your Enthusiasm"). Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs. Evil) is directing the pilot. The part of Tallahassee will be played by Kirk Ward (The Island), Maiara Walsh ("Desperate Housewives," "Switched at Birth") is cast as Wichita, Tyler Ross (Milkshake) will play Columbus, and Izabela Vidovic has the role of Little Rock.
Read more...
The "Zombieland" pilot comes from the feature film's original creative team, writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (G.I. Joe: Retaliation, "The Joe Schmo Show"), and producer Gavin Polone ("Gilmore Girls," "Curb Your Enthusiasm"). Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs. Evil) is directing the pilot. The part of Tallahassee will be played by Kirk Ward (The Island), Maiara Walsh ("Desperate Housewives," "Switched at Birth") is cast as Wichita, Tyler Ross (Milkshake) will play Columbus, and Izabela Vidovic has the role of Little Rock.
Read more...
- 3/29/2013
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Earlier this week, Amazon officially announced the Zombieland series pilot and released the first photo. We now have a look at a new teaser poster, featuring the main cast. As previously reported, Tallahassee is being played by Kirk Ward, Maiara Walsh is Wichita, Tyler Ross takes on the role of Columbus, and Izabela Vidovic is playing Little Rock. For those that missed the earlier news, here’s the announcement:
Seattle—March 25, 2013—Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, today announced it will add cult classic Zombieland to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video. Zombieland, which is the seventh comedy pilot added to Amazon’s pilot line-up, will be made available (along with the other six comedy pilots and six children’s pilots) for free on Amazon Instant Video and LOVEFiLM UK. Customers are invited to view the pilots and then...
Seattle—March 25, 2013—Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, today announced it will add cult classic Zombieland to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video. Zombieland, which is the seventh comedy pilot added to Amazon’s pilot line-up, will be made available (along with the other six comedy pilots and six children’s pilots) for free on Amazon Instant Video and LOVEFiLM UK. Customers are invited to view the pilots and then...
- 3/28/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Zombieland has been officially confirmed for a TV pilot by Amazon Studios.
The spinoff from the 2009 horror comedy movie joins six other comedy pilots and six children's pilots which will be available for free to LoveFilm subscribers.
Customers will be asked to review the 13 pilots and help decide which of the 13 Prime Instant Video Amazon Studios titles becomes a full-season show.
"Zombieland is a fan favourite and we can't wait to see where this story line goes in a serialised format," said director of Amazon Studios Roy Price.
"We've been announcing a lot of exciting exclusive content for Prime Instant Video, like Downton Abbey, Under the Dome and Justified, and we think adding original shows, such as Zombieland, to that lineup is going to make Prime even more enticing for customers."
Zombieland comes from the original movie's writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick and producer Gavin Polone. The pilot is directed by Eli Craig.
The spinoff from the 2009 horror comedy movie joins six other comedy pilots and six children's pilots which will be available for free to LoveFilm subscribers.
Customers will be asked to review the 13 pilots and help decide which of the 13 Prime Instant Video Amazon Studios titles becomes a full-season show.
"Zombieland is a fan favourite and we can't wait to see where this story line goes in a serialised format," said director of Amazon Studios Roy Price.
"We've been announcing a lot of exciting exclusive content for Prime Instant Video, like Downton Abbey, Under the Dome and Justified, and we think adding original shows, such as Zombieland, to that lineup is going to make Prime even more enticing for customers."
Zombieland comes from the original movie's writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick and producer Gavin Polone. The pilot is directed by Eli Craig.
- 3/27/2013
- Digital Spy
Zombieland has been officially confirmed for a TV pilot by Amazon Studios.
The spinoff from the 2009 horror comedy movie joins six other comedy pilots and six children's pilots which will be available for free to LoveFilm subscribers.
Customers will be asked to review the 13 pilots and help decide which of the 13 Prime Instant Video Amazon Studios titles becomes a full-season show.
"Zombieland is a fan favourite and we can't wait to see where this story line goes in a serialised format," said director of Amazon Studios Roy Price.
"We've been announcing a lot of exciting exclusive content for Prime Instant Video, like Downton Abbey, Under the Dome and Justified, and we think adding original shows, such as Zombieland, to that lineup is going to make Prime even more enticing for customers."
Zombieland comes from the original movie's writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick and producer Gavin Polone. The pilot is directed by Eli Craig.
The spinoff from the 2009 horror comedy movie joins six other comedy pilots and six children's pilots which will be available for free to LoveFilm subscribers.
Customers will be asked to review the 13 pilots and help decide which of the 13 Prime Instant Video Amazon Studios titles becomes a full-season show.
"Zombieland is a fan favourite and we can't wait to see where this story line goes in a serialised format," said director of Amazon Studios Roy Price.
"We've been announcing a lot of exciting exclusive content for Prime Instant Video, like Downton Abbey, Under the Dome and Justified, and we think adding original shows, such as Zombieland, to that lineup is going to make Prime even more enticing for customers."
Zombieland comes from the original movie's writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick and producer Gavin Polone. The pilot is directed by Eli Craig.
- 3/27/2013
- Digital Spy
Amazon has been working on a "Zombieland" TV series. But before the company decides to make more than one episode, it will put the pilot episode online and let fans decide whether they want to see more. At this point, it's still not clear when this will happen. "Zombieland" is based on the hit movie of the same name, and finds four survivors outwitting zombies and searching for a place to call home. The part of Tallahassee will be played by Kirk Ward (The Island), Maiara Walsh (Desperate Housewives, Switched at Birth) is cast as Wichita, Tyler Ross (Milkshake) will play Columbus, and Izabela Vidovic has the role of Little Rock. "'Zombieland' will strive to break the rules.action, adventure, thrills, chills and laughs and all packed into a half hour format," said creator Paul Wernick. Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs Evil) directed the pilot episode.
- 3/25/2013
- WorstPreviews.com
Following the official announcement from Amazon about the Zombieland pilot, we now have the first official cast photo. As previously reported, Tallahassee is being played by Kirk Ward, Maiara Walsh is Wichita, Tyler Ross takes on the role of Columbus, and Izabela Vidovic is Little Rock. For those that missed the earlier news, here’s the announcement:
Seattle—March 25, 2013—Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, today announced it will add cult classic Zombieland to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video. Zombieland, which is the seventh comedy pilot added to Amazon’s pilot line-up, will be made available (along with the other six comedy pilots and six children’s pilots) for free on Amazon Instant Video and LOVEFiLM UK. Customers are invited to view the pilots and then review them on the site; customer feedback will help determine which of...
Seattle—March 25, 2013—Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, today announced it will add cult classic Zombieland to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video. Zombieland, which is the seventh comedy pilot added to Amazon’s pilot line-up, will be made available (along with the other six comedy pilots and six children’s pilots) for free on Amazon Instant Video and LOVEFiLM UK. Customers are invited to view the pilots and then review them on the site; customer feedback will help determine which of...
- 3/25/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Our friends over at Amazon Studios sent out an interesting press release regarding their upcoming pilot for the proposed "Zombieland" TV series along with your first look at the new (old) gang all together. Check 'em both out now.
From the Press Release
Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, announced it will add cult classic Zombieland to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video. Zombieland, which is the seventh comedy pilot added to Amazon’s pilot line-up, will be made available (along with the other six comedy pilots and six children’s pilots) for free on Amazon Instant Video and LOVEFiLM UK. Customers are invited to view the pilots and then review them on the site; customer feedback will help determine which of the 13 pilots Amazon Studios will make into full-season productions, to air on Prime Instant Video.
“Zombieland is...
From the Press Release
Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, announced it will add cult classic Zombieland to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video. Zombieland, which is the seventh comedy pilot added to Amazon’s pilot line-up, will be made available (along with the other six comedy pilots and six children’s pilots) for free on Amazon Instant Video and LOVEFiLM UK. Customers are invited to view the pilots and then review them on the site; customer feedback will help determine which of the 13 pilots Amazon Studios will make into full-season productions, to air on Prime Instant Video.
“Zombieland is...
- 3/25/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Although filming has already been taking place and we previously reported on the main cast, Amazon has officially announced the Zombieland pilot. The episode will be offered over Amazon.com exclusively and your feedback will help determine if they decide to move forward with a full series order:
Seattle—March 25, 2013—Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, today announced it will add cult classic Zombieland to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video. Zombieland, which is the seventh comedy pilot added to Amazon’s pilot line-up, will be made available (along with the other six comedy pilots and six children’s pilots) for free on Amazon Instant Video and LOVEFiLM UK. Customers are invited to view the pilots and then review them on the site; customer feedback will help determine which of the 13 pilots Amazon Studios will make into full-season productions,...
Seattle—March 25, 2013—Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, today announced it will add cult classic Zombieland to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video. Zombieland, which is the seventh comedy pilot added to Amazon’s pilot line-up, will be made available (along with the other six comedy pilots and six children’s pilots) for free on Amazon Instant Video and LOVEFiLM UK. Customers are invited to view the pilots and then review them on the site; customer feedback will help determine which of the 13 pilots Amazon Studios will make into full-season productions,...
- 3/25/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Grab your weapons: It’s time for another trip to Zombieland. Amazon Studios has added a series based on the hit movie to its slate of pilots in production. The show joins six other comedies (and six children’s shows) in Amazon’s pilot lineup, and will premiere this spring on Amazon Instant Video and LOVEFiLM.
“Zombieland is a fan favorite and we can’t wait to see where this story line goes in a serialized format,” said Roy Price, Director of Amazon Studios. “We’ve been announcing a lot of exciting exclusive content for Prime Instant Video, like Downton Abbey, Under the Dome, and Justified and we think adding original shows to that lineup is going to make Prime even more enticing for customers.”
Zombieland finds four survivors outwitting zombies and searching for a place to call home. The Zombieland pilot comes from the feature film’s original creative team,...
“Zombieland is a fan favorite and we can’t wait to see where this story line goes in a serialized format,” said Roy Price, Director of Amazon Studios. “We’ve been announcing a lot of exciting exclusive content for Prime Instant Video, like Downton Abbey, Under the Dome, and Justified and we think adding original shows to that lineup is going to make Prime even more enticing for customers.”
Zombieland finds four survivors outwitting zombies and searching for a place to call home. The Zombieland pilot comes from the feature film’s original creative team,...
- 3/25/2013
- Hollywonk
Amazon recently announced that it is developing a TV series based on the 2009 horror comedy "Zombieland." It was then reported that Tyler Ross (Milkshake), Izabela Vidovic, and Maiara Walsh (Mean Girls 2) were cast as Columbus, Little Rock and Wichita, the roles played by Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, and Emma Stone in the movie. Now comes word that Kirk Ward (Lords of Dogtown) has signed on to play Tallahassee, the role originally played by Woody Harrelson. This completes the casting of the four main survivors, who try to stay alive during a zombie apocalypse. The TV series will consist of 30-minute episodes and will explore the backgrounds of the characters. Some of the minor roles are still be filled. Stay tuned.
- 2/20/2013
- WorstPreviews.com
Amazon recently revealed that it is developing a TV series based on the 2009 horror comedy "Zombieland." Then came word that Tyler Ross (Milkshake) and Izabela Vidovic were cast as Columbus and Little Rock, the roles played by Jesse Eisenberg and Abigail Breslin in the movie. THR has now learned that Maiara Walsh (Mean Girls 2, "Desperate Housewives") has been cast as Wichita, the role that Emma Stone played in the film. Wichita is described as a natural con-woman and tough girl who with her younger sister Little Rock teams up with Columbus to survive the zombie apocalypse and search for survivors. The TV series will consist of 30-minute episodes and will explore the backgrounds of the characters that band together to survive an apocalypse. Tallahassee, the character played by Woody Harrelson, has yet to be cast.
- 2/13/2013
- WorstPreviews.com
By Jan Naszewski
Us in Progress is the first industry event in Europe devoted entirely to Us-indies and focused on the completion and European distribution of American indie feature films at post-production stage. It screens works in progress of independent American films at closed screenings to a selected group of attending European professionals.
2 films out of 6, which were selected and presented in Wroclaw in 2012 were also spotted by the Berlinale programmers. The first one is Matt Porterfield's I Used To Be Darker , which will have its European premiere in the Forum section of the Berlinale. This film was awarded promotion and distribution support from Europa Distribution and Cicae at the Wroclaw event. The other film shown at the Berlinale will be Daniel Carbone's Hide Your Smiling Faces, which will have its world premiere in the Generation 14 Plus competition. The film received two post-production awards in Wroclaw: services worth $10,000 from the Warsaw-based VFX studio Platige Image, and Dcp and subtitling services from DCinex and VSIParis/Chinkel worth $5,000. Most of the film's image post-production was done in Warsaw in January 2013.
Three Us in Progress films also screened at Sundance this year. Hannah Fidell's A Teacher (2012 winner of Us in Progress Paris) as well as I Used To Be Darker by Matt Porterfield and Milkshake by David Andalman.
Us in Progress Wroclaw is organized in November by the New Horizons Association and Black Rabbit Film with the support of City of Wroclaw, Poland's Ministry of Culture and National Heritage and the American Embassy in Poland. Partners include: Platige Image, Soundflower Studio, Alvernia Studios, DCinex, Vsi Paris/Chinsel, Europa Distribution, Cicae, Producers Network, Ifp, Wajda Studio and Us in Progress Paris.
Us in Progress is the first industry event in Europe devoted entirely to Us-indies and focused on the completion and European distribution of American indie feature films at post-production stage. It screens works in progress of independent American films at closed screenings to a selected group of attending European professionals.
2 films out of 6, which were selected and presented in Wroclaw in 2012 were also spotted by the Berlinale programmers. The first one is Matt Porterfield's I Used To Be Darker , which will have its European premiere in the Forum section of the Berlinale. This film was awarded promotion and distribution support from Europa Distribution and Cicae at the Wroclaw event. The other film shown at the Berlinale will be Daniel Carbone's Hide Your Smiling Faces, which will have its world premiere in the Generation 14 Plus competition. The film received two post-production awards in Wroclaw: services worth $10,000 from the Warsaw-based VFX studio Platige Image, and Dcp and subtitling services from DCinex and VSIParis/Chinkel worth $5,000. Most of the film's image post-production was done in Warsaw in January 2013.
Three Us in Progress films also screened at Sundance this year. Hannah Fidell's A Teacher (2012 winner of Us in Progress Paris) as well as I Used To Be Darker by Matt Porterfield and Milkshake by David Andalman.
Us in Progress Wroclaw is organized in November by the New Horizons Association and Black Rabbit Film with the support of City of Wroclaw, Poland's Ministry of Culture and National Heritage and the American Embassy in Poland. Partners include: Platige Image, Soundflower Studio, Alvernia Studios, DCinex, Vsi Paris/Chinsel, Europa Distribution, Cicae, Producers Network, Ifp, Wajda Studio and Us in Progress Paris.
- 2/10/2013
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Last month, Amazon announced plans to turn Ruben Fleischer’s Zombieland into a TV show. Two of the four main cast members have now been cast, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you should expect to recognize them.
The new Columbus (aka Jesse Eisenberg) will be Tyler Ross (Boss, Nate & Margaret, Milkshake).
And the new Little Rock (aka Abigail Breslin) will be Izabela Vidovic.
Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, who wrote the original screenplay, are working on this show, so there’s serious hope that this project will rock. We’ll see who they get to fill in the considerable shoes of Woody Harrelson and Emma Stone.
The new Columbus (aka Jesse Eisenberg) will be Tyler Ross (Boss, Nate & Margaret, Milkshake).
And the new Little Rock (aka Abigail Breslin) will be Izabela Vidovic.
Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, who wrote the original screenplay, are working on this show, so there’s serious hope that this project will rock. We’ll see who they get to fill in the considerable shoes of Woody Harrelson and Emma Stone.
- 2/9/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
That new Zombieland TV series being developed by Amazon Studios is moving forward really quickly. Two of the four leads have already been cast. Tyler Ross, star of the indie Sundance film Milkshake, will be taking on the role of Columbus, played by Jesse Eisenberg in the movie. Then there's Izabela Vidovic, who was cast in the role of Little Rock, played by Abigail Breslin in the film.
This series will be a continuation of the adventures of Tallahassee, Columbus, Wichita, and her sister Little Rock, as they band together to survive the zombie apocalypse. Original Zombieland screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick wrote the pilot episode and they will also serve as executive producers on the project.
I think it will be cool to see how this show turns out, I'm sure it will end up being entertaining. Each episode will be 30-minutes long, and it will stick with...
This series will be a continuation of the adventures of Tallahassee, Columbus, Wichita, and her sister Little Rock, as they band together to survive the zombie apocalypse. Original Zombieland screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick wrote the pilot episode and they will also serve as executive producers on the project.
I think it will be cool to see how this show turns out, I'm sure it will end up being entertaining. Each episode will be 30-minutes long, and it will stick with...
- 2/8/2013
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Just after the report that Amazon is looking to launch a Zombieland web series, news comes that leads have been cast for the pilot.
“Sundance breakout Tyler Ross, star of indie Milkshake, and up-and-comer Izabela Vidovic have been cast as two of the four leads in Zombieland,” Deadline reports.
Ross will play Columbus and Vidovic will play the charming Little Rock. The show will continue the adventures of the original foursome; Tallahassee and Wichita have yet to be cast. No word yet on whether Twinkies will be involved.
Zombieland writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick penned the pilot and will executive produce alongside the original Zombieland producer, Gavin Polone.
via Deadline...
“Sundance breakout Tyler Ross, star of indie Milkshake, and up-and-comer Izabela Vidovic have been cast as two of the four leads in Zombieland,” Deadline reports.
Ross will play Columbus and Vidovic will play the charming Little Rock. The show will continue the adventures of the original foursome; Tallahassee and Wichita have yet to be cast. No word yet on whether Twinkies will be involved.
Zombieland writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick penned the pilot and will executive produce alongside the original Zombieland producer, Gavin Polone.
via Deadline...
- 2/8/2013
- by Sara Castillo
- FEARnet
It was recently revealed that Amazon is planning to turn the 2009 horror comedy "Zombieland" into a TV series that will be available online. Now comes word that two of the four leading roles have been filled. Tyler Ross (Milkshake) has been cast as Columbus, played by Jesse Eisenberg in the original movie. And newcomer Izabela Vidovic will play Little Rock, the role Abigail Breslin played in the film. There are still two major roles to fill, Woody Harrelson's Tallahassee and Emma Stone's Wichita characters. The TV series will consist of 30-minute episodes and will explore the backgrounds of the characters that band together to survive an apocalypse.
- 2/8/2013
- WorstPreviews.com
Did you know the TV version of Zombieland was going to feature the same characters Abigail Breslin and Jesse Eisenberg played in Ruben Fleischer's 2009 film? Because that's what's happening. (Also, the show is maybe going to premiere on Amazon?) Tyler Ross, star of indie Milkshake, and newbie Izabela Vidovic have been cast as Columbus and Little Rock, two of the movie's original foursome. Zombieland screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick penned the pilot; Vulture columnist Gavin Polone is executive producing.
- 2/8/2013
- by Zach Dionne
- Vulture
Delirium
Emma Roberts has signed on to star in the TV pilot based on Lauren Oliver's 2011 sci-fi romance novel "Delirium". The project was originally planned as a feature, and has been retooled as a small screen series.
The story is set in a near future where scientists are able to eradicate love, and the government demands that all citizens receive the cure upon turning eighteen. [Source: Deadline]
Zombieland
Tyler Ross ("Milkshake") and newcomer Izabela Vidovic have been cast as two of the four leads in the Amazon Studios' comedy pilot based on the hit 2009 film "Zombieland".
Sony TV is producing the series which follows four humans who band together to survive the zombie apocalypse. Ross and Vidovic will take over the Jesse Eisenberg and Abigail Breslin roles respectively. [Source: Deadline]
FarmVille
Brett Ratner is set to produce an animated TV series based on Zynga's popular 2009 online game "FarmVille". No network is attached at this time.
Emma Roberts has signed on to star in the TV pilot based on Lauren Oliver's 2011 sci-fi romance novel "Delirium". The project was originally planned as a feature, and has been retooled as a small screen series.
The story is set in a near future where scientists are able to eradicate love, and the government demands that all citizens receive the cure upon turning eighteen. [Source: Deadline]
Zombieland
Tyler Ross ("Milkshake") and newcomer Izabela Vidovic have been cast as two of the four leads in the Amazon Studios' comedy pilot based on the hit 2009 film "Zombieland".
Sony TV is producing the series which follows four humans who band together to survive the zombie apocalypse. Ross and Vidovic will take over the Jesse Eisenberg and Abigail Breslin roles respectively. [Source: Deadline]
FarmVille
Brett Ratner is set to produce an animated TV series based on Zynga's popular 2009 online game "FarmVille". No network is attached at this time.
- 2/8/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
It was revealed last month that Amazon is making plans to turn Ruben Fleischer's 2009 horror comedy Zombieland into a streaming series and, today, Deadline has learned two of the actors that will be joining the central four-person cast. Tyler Ross (Milkshake) will play Columbus and relative newcomer Izabela Vidovic will play Little Rock.
The original film, written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, starred Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin as a group of survivors trying to stay alive in the face of the zombie apocalypse. Ross and Vidovic's roles are those originally played by Eisenberg and Breslin, respectively.
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The original film, written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, starred Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin as a group of survivors trying to stay alive in the face of the zombie apocalypse. Ross and Vidovic's roles are those originally played by Eisenberg and Breslin, respectively.
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- 2/8/2013
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Two of the four leads for Amazon Studios' "Zombieland" TV series have been accounted for. That's right, kids; read on for the first details on your new Columbus and Little Rock. Hopefully these new players will be smart enough not to power up an amusement park. So dumb.
Deadline reports that Tyler Ross (Milkshake) and up-and-comer Izabela Vidovic have been cast as two of the four leads in "Zombieland," the comedy pilot based on the hit 2009 movie. The project, produced by Sony TV, is a continuation of the adventures of Tallahassee, Columbus (Ross), Wichita, and her younger sister, Little Rock (Vidovic) — four humans who band together to survive the zombie apocalypse.
Original Zombieland writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick wrote the pilot and executive produce with the movie’s producer, Gavin Polone. Look for more on this one soon!
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Deadline reports that Tyler Ross (Milkshake) and up-and-comer Izabela Vidovic have been cast as two of the four leads in "Zombieland," the comedy pilot based on the hit 2009 movie. The project, produced by Sony TV, is a continuation of the adventures of Tallahassee, Columbus (Ross), Wichita, and her younger sister, Little Rock (Vidovic) — four humans who band together to survive the zombie apocalypse.
Original Zombieland writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick wrote the pilot and executive produce with the movie’s producer, Gavin Polone. Look for more on this one soon!
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- 2/8/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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